From Struggles to Serenity: Debora’s Journey with Aromatherapy and Herbal Healing

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with aromatherapist and kitchen herbalist Debora Di Donato, founder of NatureAlley.  EMAIL DEBORA TO RECEIVE A FREE GIFT [email protected]  Debora opens up about her personal journey—how she navigated skin challenges, fertility struggles, and PCOS—finding healing and balance through the power of plants. She shares how she fell in love with aromatherapy and herbalism, transforming that passion into nourishing recipes and natural skincare creations. As one of our exhibitors at Elevate in Braga, it’s truly a joy to chat with her today—not just about her work, but about deeply personal experiences she hasn’t shared before. It’s an honest, inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. This episode is sponsored by Lumen  , the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! Use code Cycleswellness for 20% off  Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tube   @Namawell  https://namawell.com/?ref=LIVELEANHEALTH the BEST cold press juicers , blender and milk makers , on the planet with the revolutionary J2 being the most amazing Bulk juicing champion. To get your Nama juicers and other machines at a discount, use code CHANTAL10 for 10% off!  Want to add some extra nutrients to your morning routine? Check out @Nuzest  EU /UK  https://www.nuzest.co.uk/LIVELEANHEALTH Get 15% off with my code LIVELEANHEALTH (without worrying about customs)  USA  https://nuzest-usa.com/cycles  Code 15% CYCLESWELLNESS    About Debora  Debora is a certified aromatherapist based in Northern Portugal, where she creates herbal kitchen medicine as well as offering  massage treatments.  Trained in Clinical Aromatherapy at Neal’s Yard Remedies in London, she specializes in pregnancy massage and has continued her studies with leading practitioners, including Jo Kellett and Helen Nagle-Smith, with a focus on trauma-informed care. With over a decade of experience, Debora creates bespoke essential oil blends tailored to each individual, supporting balance across mind, body, and spirit. Her work extends beyond massage into education and community. She runs workshops on essential oils, natural living, and homemade skincare and kitchen herbalism, and has worked with children through hands-on experiences like non-toxic product making and plant distillation. Rooted deeply in sustainability and respect for nature, Debora uses only high-quality, ethically sourced oils and honours the full journey of the plants she works with. Her studies in Herbal Energetics have further deepened her intuitive, personalized approach to healing. Through her treatments, products, and teaching, her mission is to support women in finding balance, peace, and connection at every stage of life.   Connect and Follow Debora  Website: https://naturealleywellness.my.canva.site/retail-website/#page-1 NatureAlley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nature.alley.wellness NatureAlley Kitchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nature_alley_herbal_kitchen   FOLLOW ME  https://www.instagram.com/liveleanhealth  www.instagram.com/cycleswellness  work with me www.liveleanhealth.com Stay tuned for our new show: Nutrition Unpacked, with Brenda Davis RD     Women’s health + holistic living for everyoneWhere wellness meets real lifeFollow, rate & share to support the show 🌿@thewellnesswoman