You can talk to many people and still feel a little alone.

This warming botanical bath soak was created as a soft invitation to re-open: a gently spiced, woody ritual to feel more grounded in yourself, soften the sense of distance, and welcome back the warmth of real, human connection.

Before meeting people, I often feel that small alert in my body: tight shoulders, shallow breath, too many scenarios in my head.

In this article, I share five essential oils that help me soften that tension: cardamom to warm the centre, ylang-ylang to ease the pressure to perform, laurel to remember my legitimacy, ho wood to bring kindness back into my inner voice, and sandalwood to create a grounded calm that makes connection feel possible.