Episode 6 : The Power of Scent: Exploring the Sense of Smell with Frauke Galia

Jul 17

In this episode, Alyssa welcomes her guest, Frauke Galia, who is known as the "smell lady" and an expert on the sense of smell. Frauke shares her journey of working in the fragrance industry and her passion for helping people use their sense of smell purposefully. She discusses the importance of the sense of smell for safety and its unique connection to emotions and memory.

Learn about the tips on refining the sense of smell and training the nose to pick out nuanced fragrances, similar to a sommelier picking out flavors in wine.

Tune in to this episode to discover the fascinating world of scents, the power of the sense of smell, and practical techniques for developing a deeper connection with fragrances.

Episode Highlights:

Frauke’s background in the fragrance industry and her passion for the sense of smell.
Discussion on the importance of the sense of smell for safety and emotional connections.
The unique relationship between the sense of smell and memory.
How scent associations are formed even before birth.
Using scent meditation to focus on the sense of smell and be present.
Exploring scent journaling as a way to practice language and describe smells.
Describing smells using other senses and spectrums (e.g., good/bad, loud/soft, bright/dark).
Using scent exercises to enhance studying or test-taking experiences.
The surprise and personal nature of scent associations.
Incorporating scent into meditation and creative exercises.
Embracing and appreciating the sense of smell in daily life.