Ever feel like you're doing everything for everyone else and no one’s asking how you’re doing?
In this heartfelt and healing episode, I sit down with my friend and certified emotion management coach, Shana Towns, for a powerful conversation that speaks directly to every midlife woman who’s ever felt emotionally overloaded, especially those living in the thick of the sandwich generation. You know… caring for aging parents and raising your own children, all while trying to keep it together.
Shana shares her personal story of burnout, how essential oils became a game-changing support system, and why emotional regulation isn’t a luxury, it’s survival. She also breaks down how emotion coaching works, why so many women carry shame around needing help, and what simple rituals you can integrate today to feel more grounded and seen.
✔️ Why midlife caregivers feel emotionally invisible, and what to do about it
✔️ The science behind scent, memory, and mood, and how essential oils can shift your state in seconds
✔️ A simple self-regulation tool you can use today (even if you only have 5 minutes)
This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and remember: you matter too. You don’t need a full spa day or two hours of silence — you just need intentional support, even in micro-moments.
⭐ Subscribe and listen now to learn how to shift from survival mode into self-supported, soul-nourished living.
More About Shana
Hi, I’m Shana Towns — a Certified Emotion Management Coach, Dōterra Wellness Advocate, and the heart behind ShanaCanCoach. I help people navigate life’s emotional ups and downs using a blend of practical coaching tools, pure essential oils, and holistic self-care practices. As a longtime caregiver myself, I have a special place in my heart for those taking care of aging parents. I know how easy it is to put yourself last, and I’m passionate about helping caregivers find their way back to themselves—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Through my Essential Emotions Coaching, I create space for people to feel supported, empowered, and more balanced from the inside out.
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