Beth of Fresh Air: Episode 22 - De-Scent

In this episode of Beth of Fresh Air, I’m turning my attention to something subtle, pervasive, and rarely questioned: scent.

It’s everywhere.

From perfumes and cleaning products to public spaces and travel environments, scent shapes our experience more than we tend to notice — influencing mood, affecting the body, and sometimes overwhelming the senses in ways that are hard to ignore once you start paying attention.

After a recent trip out of the country with my son, I found myself in what can only be described as a kind of scented assault. What star...