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Release Date: 07/01/2025

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I ask about essential oils for menopause hormones – adrenal fatigue, sleep, libido, cravings and more.

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My Guest:

Jodi Sternoff Cohen is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, where she has combined her training in nutritional therapy and aromatherapy to create unique proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essential oils. She has helped over 50,000 clients heal from brain related challenges, including anxiety, insomnia, and autoimmunity.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[00:08:06] No one is a stranger to essential oils, but can we go back to their origins?
[00:10:00] How can essential oils help a woman in menopause?
[00:16:26] What works for adrenal fatigue?
[00:19:33] What if sleep is a problem?
[00:22:00] What if blood sugar and insulin resistance are?
[00:23:07] What if cravings for sweets or caffeine are an issue?
[00:28:16] How can oils help with fascia?
[00:33:55] What if the energy to exercise seems to have left the building?
[00:35:07] What if headaches or migraines are a problem?
[00:37:08] What if the va va voom is nowhere to be found?
[00:38:45] Where does a newbie start?
[00:34:28] What are your favorites and why?
[00:39:00] Some are for use topically… Do they all require dilution?

Why Use Essential Oils?

A powerful concentrated essence medicine, you only need a small amount.
Calms, focuses and regulates moods.
Targets nervous system, vagus nerve, and adrenal response.
Supports cortisol balance, melatonin production, and more

The Power of Essential Oils for Menopause Hormones

The Power of Touch

Skin is our largest organ, open to fat soluble remedies.
Applying essential oils on a reflex point is powerful.

The Power of Smell

Smell has direct access to the part of your brain known as the amygdala.
Signals the brain to process certain emotions, calm the nervous system (anxiety, depression, etc.)

Uses:

Adrenal Fatigue
- Indicators: exhaustion, needing caffeine, brain fog.
- Helps reset stress signals and regulate cortisol through the nervous system and hypothalamus.
- Topical application on the lower back in the morning or mid afternoon to give energy.
Sleep
- Regulates the Circadian Rhythm by triggering the pineal gland to naturally release melatonin.
- Sleep issues:
- Bedtime - topical application on the top of the head, above the ears or back of the head.
- Waking up at 1am - smelling oils for pancreas, which releases the hormones to pull the blood sugar out of the bloodstream and into the cells.
- Waking up at 3am - topical application for liver and gallbladder to help sleep through the night.
Cravings (sweets and caffeine)
- Use adrenal or circulation blends to beat afternoon crashes.
- Inhale or topical application on the lower back to boost alertness.
Mobility
- Fascia health is hormone-responsive and affects posture and motion.
- Emotional stress can tighten fascia, impacting mobility.
- Applying on body part allows more range of motion
Headache and Migraine
- Topical application on the temples and lymph node clusters (neck, base of skull, behind the ears and clavicles) to relieve pressure and move fluid.
Libido
- Adrenal blends applied to the lower back help restore energy and hormonal balance.
- Parasympathetic blends send safety signals to the nervous system, reducing stress and allowing desire to return.
- Topical application around the belly button or inner thighs to promote circulation and stimulate libido.

Key Takeaways on Essential Oils for Menopause Hormones

Oils work quickly due to their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and influence the nervous system.
Topical and aromatic use of essential oils can support hormone health without relying on supplements or medications.
Specific oils target specific problems:
- Adrenals → Energy, stress, blood sugar regulation
- Circadian → Sleep onset
- Pancreas → Night waking
- Liver/Gallbladder → 3 a.m. wakeups
- Circulation → Boost alertness & focus
Hormonal changes affect fascia, posture, mobility, and emotional resilience.
Left-nostril breathing with oils can calm anxiety by balancing brain hemispheres.

Connect with Jodi:

Get your Vibrant Blue Oils here: Parasympathetic State Toolkit
Instagram - @vibrantblueoils

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