“It could even be like a passive diffuser which means just putting a few drops on a cotton ball and leaving it around the room or putting a drop on a pillow on your couch, you know, and have it diffuse that way.” — Amy Galper on ways to use essential oils in our home. On the Being Home With Hunker podcast host @laurie.gunning.grossman talks with aromatherapist expert, author, and teacher Amy Galper. Amy is the founder of the New York Institute of Aromatherapy (the first aromatherapy school in New York City) and is a consultant in the clean beauty and wellness space. In addition to her Aromatherapy Certification Program called “Aromatherapy in Action,” Amy is the author of the “Ultimate Guide to Aromatherapy” and co-authored “Plant Powered Beauty.” It’s safe to say that Amy knows essential oils. In this conversation, Amy talks about the power of aromatherapy and how our sense of smell has a profound effect on our health and wellbeing. We talk about the essential oils and ways to use them in the bedroom (for relaxation and sleep), the kitchen (specifically in cleaning products) and our work desks (for focus and energy). IN THIS EPISODE WE ALSO TALK ABOUTThe importance of using 100% plant-based natural essential oils.Aromatherapy diffusers and where (and where not) to use them.Aromatherapy oils she uses according to the seasons.How aromatherapy triggered her desire to simplify her life and to use plant-based ingredients (which meant detoxifying her home and decluttering).How we can start paying attention to our own smelling abilities. LEARN MORE ABOUT AMY GALPERWebsite: AmyGalper.com Instagram: @amygalperOnline Course: Aromatherapy for Holistic LivingCertification Course: Aromatherapy CertificationCourseHow to Diffuse Essential Oils: The Ultimate Guide to Diffusing Essential OilsOn Essential Oil Blends: The Essential Oil Blending Guide  OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKEBeing Home With the Plant Kween (Christopher Griffin)Being Home With a Prop Stylist on Home Styling Tips (Robin Zachary)Being Home With Spirit Daughter (Jill Wintersteen)Being Home With a Color Therapist (Walaa)Being Home With Golde Superfood Founder (Trinity Mouzon Wofford)  CONNECT WITH ME, LAURIE GUNNING GROSSMANHave questions? Find me here:Instagram: @laurie.gunning.grossmanEmail: Laurie@hunker.comLinkedIn: @lauriegunninggrossman ABOUT THIS PODCAST For more information about this episode, or other podcast episodes, visit Hunker.com/podcast.This podcast is produced by Laurie Gunning Grossman.Being Home With Hunker is recorded and mixed at Night Shift Audio.Theme music by Jonathan Grossman.Show art designed by Mory Men. ABOUT HUNKERLove home design and home decor? Then you’ll love Hunker. Hunker inspires and empowers you to create a space that expresses who you are, shows off your unique style, and makes your life happier and more productive.Visit us, follow us, learn more.Hunker: Hunker.comInstagram: @hunkerhomeTikTok: @hunkerhomeFacebook: @hunkerhomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.