On-Conscious

When your favourite fragrance makes you anxious

Have you ever considered that the synthetic scents you love could be contributing to your mental health challenges?⁠⁠ Research shows that some of the chemicals used in synthetic fragrance can negatively impact your nervous system, hormones and cortisol, leading to (or exacerbating) feelings of anxiety and/or depression. 
 
As a practitioner with a strong interest in mental health, and seventeen books on the subject on my bookshelf,  I have been researching topics around environmental contributors to anxiety and depression for several years. And I'm convinced that the synthetic chemicals we are exposed to in our every day lives are having a marked impact on our mental health, as well as out overall health. If course, this is only one piece of the mental health puzzle, so don’t stop here. But If you are suffering from anxiety or depression and trying to locate the keys to unlock your recovery, this could be one of them. 
 
Find a transcript of this episode here.
 
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How to have great skin without the rubbish: an interview with Mukti Organics founder, Mukti

In this episode, we speak to Mukti Organics founder, Mukti, about how to have amazing skin while consciously avoiding toxic ingredients.
Mukti is a veteran in the natural and organic skincare space, having launched her brand in 2000. She is also a naturopath, eco-activist and author with a passion for clean living and bio hacks.
 
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Five ways to improve your health in 10 minutes a day

Almost everybody wants to improve their health or the way they feel. We all want to feel great. But most of us dont have time or energy for serious change. In this episode, we explore 5 simple things you can do, starting today, which give you serious bang for buck. In just 10 minutes or day or less, with no extra money, and very little effort, there are serious benefits you can reap for how you feel. And you will start to notice a difference literally today.
 
On.Conscious is presented by ONE SEED organic perfumes.

Luxury & healing - an interview with Trudi Jaye of Retreatment Botanics

In episode 19, Liz Cook interviews Retreatment Botanics brand creator and general manager, Trudi Jaye, about what it means to have a beauty brand breathed out of the healing heart of the Gaia Retreat. 
Trudi has a wealth of experience in the beauty and wellness industry and  is a trained Master facialist, Skincare expert, Nutrition and wellness counsellor and Reflexologist. Her multifaceted skills have taken her around the world - working in Sydney, New York and now, in the beautiful Byron Bay Hinterland with Olivia Newton-John and the team at Gaia Retreat & Spa.
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Resilience: an interview with Anthia Koullouros

In episode 18 Liz Cook speaks with the beautiful Anthia Koullouros, naturopath, herbalist, author, and educator determined to make good health simple. Anthia has been a practitioner and entrepreneur for 25 years, and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and wisdom. She’s had challenges in business and in life, just like all of us, but this year has brought both grief and triumph for Anthia, and seen her lose the baby she spent years building. Her story is one of resilience, of leading with vulnerability, and of coming back to one’s inner voice to bring to the world what is true and purposeful.
 
Find out more at Apotheca by Anthia.
 
On-Conscious is presented by ONE SEED organic perfumes.

How to make the switch to natural perfume

Have you been considering what's in your favourite perfume? Thinking about making the switch to natural fragrance but not sure where to start? In this episode, health editor, Lucy Bode, interviews ONE SEED founder and nutritionist, Liz Cook, about how to make the switch; from understanding how perfumes are constructed through to how to pick a fragrance you'll love.
 
Presented by ONE SEED organic perfumes.

Understanding cosmetics labelling

Are you a bit of a label junkie, like me - analysing and deciphering every single product you buy? Or do you feel a bit overwhelmed by it all, and not even sure where to start?
In this episode, we talk about some of the basics of cosmetics labelling - the legal requirements for labelling, how ingredients are listed, and what may be in your bottle but not necessarily listed. You'll get a good understanding of the basics around cosmetics labelling, and start to be able to understand that gobbledegook on the back of your lotions, shampoos and perfumes.
 
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For more info on cosmetics labelling and transparency in fragrance, visit our journal.

Allergies & inflammation - an interview with Jules Galloway, naturopath

In todays’ episode, we talk to naturopath Jules Galloway not just about seasonal allergies, but about inflammation generally - and tackle questions like what exactly is inflammation, how does it become chronic, how do we improve seasonal allergies so we can enjoy Saturdays at the kids soccer again, and what are the possible health complications with taking medications for allergies and inflammation.
 
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Natural vs nature-identical

Have you hear of nature identical ingredients? These molecules are widely used in food, fragrance and vitamins, but most of us know nothing about them - what are they, how are they made, are there any safety concerns. In this epidsode, we explore the concept of nature identical, define what it means, and discuss some of the questions and concerns around the use of these ingredients. 
 
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Simple solutions for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Are you one of the many people that become a little more than sad over the colder months? In this episode, Liz Cook talks about Season Affective Disorder, and gives some simple tips to beating winter sadness and feeling like yourself again.
 
Presented by ONE SEED and hosted by Liz Cook, ONE SEED founder and functional nutritionist.