Feel more. Heal better. Light with intention.
Mbodi (pronounced em-body) was born from a personal ritual — one that turned pain into presence, and scent into a way of processing. Each candle is designed not just to smell good, but to mean something. To hold space for whatever you’re feeling.
Founded by Carl Manners in Pflugerville, Texas, Mbodi is a candle brand built on emotional honesty. Inspired by the journey of a loved one working through anger and healing, Carl created candles as tools for reflection — paired with curated playlists to guide the vibe.
Our scents aren’t just fragrances — they’re emotional cues. Whether you’re grieving, grounding, or just needing to feel seen, there’s a candle here for that.


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“The associations revealed that individuals who can best modify their emotional expressive behavior have the highest well-being, disposable income, and socioeconomic status.”
source: National lIBRARY OF MEDICINE
“Practicing acceptance helps individuals to acknowledge their feelings and experiences without judgment. This non-resistant approach to personal experiences often leads to reduced levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, fostering an overall improvement in emotional well-being.”
Source: Modern Recovery
Acceptance dynamically modulates respiratory rate. Acceptance enhances both positive emotion and positive emotion and negative expressivity. Acceptance shows strong cardiovascular similarities with non-regulated situations.
source: SCIENCE dIRECT
