Your brain makes up just 2% of your body weight, but it uses 20% of your energy. That tiny powerhouse is running the whole show: memory, mood, focus, sleep, cravings, decisions, and more.
This month’s free Brilliant Brain Course is designed to help you give your brain the love and support it deserves. Because brain health isn’t just for seniors. It’s for busy moms, working professionals, caretakers, creatives—you. Whether you’re 25 or 65, your brain matters, and the good news is that you can shape how it performs.
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What You’ll Learn Inside
The Brilliant Brain Course will walk you through:
- What’s really going on in your brain, without needing a neuroscience degree
- Simple, science-backed ways to boost brain health
- How to improve focus, energy, memory, mood, and sleep
- Tools to help you feel like yourself again—or maybe even better
By the end, you’ll walk away with practical, everyday strategies to take charge of your most valuable asset: your brilliant brain.
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Quick Brain Basics
- Neurons are your brain’s messengers—you have about 86 billion.
- Neurotransmitters are like chemical text messages: serotonin for mood, dopamine for motivation, GABA for calm.
- Neuroplasticity is your brain’s superpower—it can change, grow, and heal at any age.
Inflammation, stress, poor diet, and toxins all interfere with how these systems work, leading to brain fog, fatigue, and mood swings. But the flipside is empowering: when you care for your body, you care for your brain.
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Nourish the Brain
Your brain is picky—it needs quality fuel to perform well.
- NingXia Red supports circulation, eye-brain connection, sleep, and energy with powerful antioxidants.
- MindWise nourishes cognitive function with CoQ10, turmericWelcome to the Brilliant Brain Course, and key nutrients.
- Mineral Essence provides the trace minerals your brain needs for neurotransmission.
Add in healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, nuts), hydration with minerals, and brain foods like eggs, salmon, and berries, and you’ll feel sharper, steadier, and more resilient.
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Calm the Brain
Stress keeps your brain in survival mode, flooding it with cortisol and draining focus. Essential oils and supplements can help bring calm back:
- Lavender, Frankincense, Peace & Calming, and Stress Away for emotional support
- Super B to nourish the nervous system
- KidScents Unwind for gentle relaxation
Pair oils with simple calming practices: deep breathing, journaling, gratitude, or tech-free wind-down routines. A calmer brain makes clearer choices.
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Focus the Brain
Distraction is constant, but focus is a skill that can be strengthened:
- NingXia Nitro offers clean energy without the crash.
- Oils like Peppermint, Clarity, Brain Power, or GeneYus support attention and mental clarity.
- Add movement breaks, puzzles, and protein-rich breakfasts to keep your brain powered throughout the day.
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Rest the Brain
Sleep isn’t lazy—it’s maintenance. Your brain clears toxins, consolidates memories, and balances hormones while you rest. Tools to help:
- RutaVaLa, Cedarwood, and SleepyIze oils for restful sleep
- KidScents Unwind to relax the nervous system
- Habits like limiting screens before bed, diffusing calming oils, and evening protein snacks to balance blood sugar
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Protect the Brain Long-Term
Brain health isn’t just about today, it is about protecting your future. Reduce toxins, learn new skills, and support daily detox with tools like the Daily Detox Duo. Stay mentally and physically active, and your brain will thank you with sharper focus and better memory for years to come.
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Take the Next Step
Your brain deserves intentional care. The Brilliant Brain Bundle makes it simple to get started with products and tools that nourish, calm, focus, and protect your brain.
This month’s free class gives you the knowledge. These tools help you put it into action.
Read more inside the August eZine and sign up for the Brilliant Brain Course today.
You’ve set your goals—now let’s fuel them. This month’s CJ’s Oil in the City August eZine is packed with practical, science-backed tips to help you feel sharper, stronger, and more focused as we shift from summer’s ease to fall’s pace.
Here are three gems you’ll find inside:
1. Exercise for Energy, Not Exhaustion
More isn’t always better. Just 30–45 minutes of intentional strength training a few times a week can improve blood sugar balance, build stronger bones, and even boost brain power. The right workout should recharge you, not drain you.
2. The Brain Chemistry of Focus
Your digestive tract has over 100 million neurons—more than your spinal cord. What you eat, your gut health, and how you manage inflammation directly influence your ability to focus. The eZine explains why your “second brain” might be the missing link in crushing your productivity goals.
3. Daily Hormone Essentials
Hormonal shifts can affect mood, energy, and mental clarity. This new supplement blends herbs, adaptogens, and essential oils to support estrogen metabolism, adrenal health, and steady energy—without the artificial fillers.
These are just a few of the tools and insights waiting for you inside.
Read the full August eZine here.
Let’s make August the month we stop circling our goals—and finally land them.
Grab your affirmation cards in the store to help you get the most out of your experience. 💜
🌡️ Feeling a Little Off This Summer?
Let’s talk about it.
The sudden outbursts of sweat.
The 2:00 a.m. wakeups.
The unexplained mood swings.
The discomfort that doesn’t quite have a name—but you feel it.
When your hormones are doing the most (and the summer heat is doing even more), it can feel like your body is on a roller coaster with no seatbelt.
This is your reminder: you’re not broken. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to push through it in silence.
We’re not doctors, but we are wellness-minded women who believe in listening to our bodies and taking small, daily steps toward balance. Whether you’re working with a practitioner or just starting to pay attention, essential oils can be powerful allies in your wellness toolkit.
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🌿 My Summer Hormone Helpers
These are the oils I turn to when I need support for sleep, mood, energy, and hormone rhythm:
👉 Progessence Plus – A plant-based serum infused with wild yam extract and essential oils. It’s gentle enough for daily use and supportive for hormonal balance.
👉 Dragon Time – Specifically formulated for emotional and physical support during “those days,” but I use it anytime I feel ungrounded or moody.
👉 EndoFlex – A must-have for thyroid and adrenal support. Apply over the neck or spine for a gentle pick-me-up, or diffuse when you need a mood boost.
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💬 Let’s Talk: How Does Your Body Respond When the Seasons Shift?
Are you energized or exhausted?
Craving stillness or chaos?
Feeling calm—or a little
Grab your free summer hormone tracker now and start collection data to help you on your wellness journey!
Cheers to you and your Summer 2025 Wellness Journey!
🧠 ICYMI
ChatGPT for Life: Clarity, Goals & Inner Peace 30 Min. Workshop
As we close out May and prepare to welcome the sixth month of the year, it’s the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Half the year is nearly behind us — and whether you’re feeling accomplished, overwhelmed, or somewhere in between, this is your invitation to check in and recommit.
🌿 Reflect on the Journey So Far
Take a quiet moment and ask yourself:
- What goals did I set at the beginning of the year?
- What progress have I made?
- Where have I been consistent?
- Where have I fallen short — and why?
This isn’t about self-judgment. It’s about honest reflection. Maybe your energy has shifted. Maybe life threw you a few unexpected curveballs. Maybe you’ve been in survival mode instead of strategy mode. That’s okay.
The question now is: what will it take to get back on track?
✨ Set Your Sights on the Six-Month Reward
We all respond to rewards. It’s part of how we’re wired. So here’s a simple mindset shift:
What if June became your “finish line” for a mini victory?
Pick one or two goals that you can move forward in the next 30 days. Something measurable. Something meaningful. And decide now what you’ll gift yourself when you hit that milestone. A weekend getaway? A spa day? That new book or outfit you’ve had your eye on?
Rewards anchor your “why.” They remind you to celebrate effort, not just outcomes.
🌱 Recommit to Consistency
Big results are built on small, consistent actions. Even five minutes a day can change your momentum.
- Daily rituals: Are you carving out time for what matters?
- Boundaries: Are you protecting your energy?
- Accountability: Are you letting others cheer you on or help carry the load?
If you’re struggling, ask for support. A friend, a coach, a community — or even a calendar reminder — might be the key to unlocking your consistency.
💧 Essential Oils for Grounding, Clarity & Harmony
Let’s be real: clarity doesn’t come from chaos. When our minds and emotions are scattered, it’s hard to set goals, let alone achieve them. That’s where essential oils become powerful allies.
Here are a few ways to incorporate them into your mid-year check-in:
- Grounding:
Frankincense or Grounding™ Blend – Use during journaling or meditation to settle your thoughts and anchor your intentions. - Clarity:
Peppermint + Lemon – Diffuse while planning or reflecting to support mental alertness and fresh focus. - Harmony:
Harmony™ or Peace & Calming® – Use when you feel off-balance or disconnected from your goals. Apply to your heart or wrists as a reminder to stay centered. - Courage:
Valor® – Apply to the bottoms of your feet or spine before stepping into difficult conversations or recommitting to challenging goals.
📝 Final Thought: What Will It Take?
That’s the question to carry into June:
What will it take to finish the first half of the year with intention, integrity, and a little celebration?
Maybe it’s a mindset shift. Maybe it’s a simplified plan. Maybe it’s saying no to distractions or yes to a little more support.
You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to do it with purpose.
Let’s finish strong, together. 💜
Need a little bit more support, I can help coach you through our tried and true method.
Let me be real with you—this blog was originally supposed to highlight three pain points folks are carrying right now. But in true midlife, multitasking, mess-up magic fashion, I typed “3PM” instead of three pain points, and from there I decided to write about the mid-day feels.
Because 3PM is exactly when the feelings hit.
That mid-afternoon moment when you’re:
- Staring into space with a half-drunk iced coffee
- Wondering where the time (and your motivation) went
- Feeling everything all at once… and nothing at all
So, here we are—with a blog born from a typo and backed by truth.
Let’s talk about what’s really weighing people down—and how to bring in just a little bit of light and calm, one oil at a time.
💔 Pain Point #1: The Anxiety of Uncertainty
It’s not just your imagination—life feels unstable.
Between rising costs, unexpected bills, and fear around job security or retirement, a lot of us are living in fight-or-flight mode.
Supportive Oil: Stress Away
🌿 Apply to your wrists or neck when your mind starts spinning.
🌿 Diffuse it around 3PM when your brain needs a breather but you can’t clock out.
Try this mantra:
“I can’t control everything, but I can control my peace.”
🖤 Pain Point #2: Grief in Many Forms
There’s the obvious kind—loss of loved ones. But there’s also grief over routines, safety, plans, and expectations. This kind of loss is quiet, but no less real.
Supportive Oil: Frankincense
🌿 Roll over your heart or the back of your neck for grounding.
🌿 Use during journaling or prayer time to create emotional space.
Try this practice:
Put one hand on your heart, the other on your belly. Inhale Frankincense and let the exhale soften your grief—even if just a little.
🌪️ Pain Point #3: Political Division & Social Disconnection
People are scared to speak, scared to connect, and tired of choosing sides. The tension is real—and so is the loneliness.
Supportive Oil: Harmony
🌿 Diffuse during family dinners or group calls to set a calm emotional tone.
🌿 Apply to your temples before conversations that feel emotionally charged.
Bonus Blend: Combine Harmony + Lavender for that “keep me calm even when the world isn’t” synergy.
💡 Real Talk Challenge:
If 3PM is your breaking point, let’s turn it into your breakthrough.
🧴 Choose one oil.
🧘🏾♀️ Take one minute.
💬 Share one thought or “aha” moment in our group (or keep it just for you).
Peace doesn’t have to be performative. Sometimes it’s just a breath, a drop, and a moment of not spiraling.
Ready to Feel Better?
I’ve created a few custom kits to match these emotions with oils that do real work.
👜 Want the “Soothe the Slump” trio?
📦 Need a grief support starter set for a friend?
🧘🏽♀️ Curious about creating a personalized 3PM ritual?
Drop a 🫶🏽 or message me and let’s talk, schedule some time today!!!
Because healing isn’t linear—but it is possible. One oil. One breath. One connection at a time.
