How Essential Oils Can Heal Trauma Instantly
In this episode of the Fieldnotes Podcast, Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Jodi Cohen, founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, about the transformative power of essential oils on the brain and nervous system. Cohen recounts her personal journey, showing how scent can help regulate the vagus nerve, restore parasympathetic balance, and support emotional healing.
She explains the direct neurological link between smell and safety, how scent can rewire stress responses, and why essential oils like clove, lime, and rose can serve as simple yet profound tools for trauma recovery, anxiety relief, and nervous-system regulation.
(01:18) Started using oils for sleep
(03:50) Discovered vagus-nerve stress connection
(05:57) Created clove-lime parasympathetic blend
(12:49) Used rose oil to heal grief
(27:15) Linked neck fascia to relaxation
Jodi Cohen
Essential Oils Innovator, Vagus Nerve & Nervous System Specialist, Olfactory Healing Researcher, Emotional Resilience & Trauma Recovery Educator, Holistic Wellness & Mind-Body Regulation Coach
Jodi Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she merges her expertise in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. Through her work, she has helped over 100,000 clients overcome brain-related challenges such as anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, and autoimmunity. Recognized as one of the 2024 Enterprising Women of the Year, Jodi is the author of the #1 bestselling books Essential Oils to Boost the Brain and Heal the Body (Random House) and Healing with Essential Oils, which synthesize leading scientific research on how essential oils can support both body and brain health.
After personally experiencing the transformative power of essential oils, Jodi pursued certifications in nutritional therapy, functional neurology, herbalism, and aromatherapy. She has collaborated with a wide range of healthcare practitioners to develop effective essential oil protocols addressing imbalances related to stress, sleep, digestion, detoxification, and blood sugar. A Columbia MBA graduate and former marketing executive at Microsoft and Time Inc., Jodi now dedicates her career to educating and empowering others through her books, courses, and speaking engagements, inspiring individuals and practitioners alike to reclaim their health naturally.
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