Episode 32: Pioneering Research in the Skin-Immunity Connection - An interview with Geraldine Georgeou. Today we’re focusing on the human microbiome - more specifically, the skin microbiome - and how we can elevate our wellness and immunity by taking care of the skin in a way you may not have considered before. My guest today is Geraldine Georgeou, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Director of Designer Diets and author of The Australian Health Skin Diet , and one of Australia's leading experts...
Nov 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 33
Welcome to Episode 31 - Buccal massage: the Alternative to Invasive Beauty - an interview with massage therapist and buccal massage specialist, Magalie Bodin. You may have started seeing buccal massage on Instagram or TikTok - you know, the one where the therapist has their gloved hands literally INSIDE the client’s face! Buccal massage has a reputation for being THE alternative to invasive beauty procedures, such as botox and fillers, and for good reason: it actually works! Not only to define y...
Jul 05, 2023•47 min•Ep. 32
In Episode 30, Liz Cook chats to Synthesis Organics founder, Theme Rains, about ageing well. We cover topics like the impact of stress on our skin, unselfish self-love, neurocosmetics, and taking responsibility for your own wellness. You can read the full episode episode 30 transcript if you prefer. On.Conscious is brought to you by ONE SEED ....
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 31
Welcome to Episode 29 - Why colonic hydrotherapy could change your life. Today we’re chatting to Adelaide naturopath and colonic hydrotherapy practitioner, Kirsty King about the benefits of colonics - and they might go deeper than you think. We cover the basics of what colonic hydrotherapy is, what to expect, who can benefit, what the science says and how colonics can even help address trauma. You can find Kirsty King here. On.Conscious is presented by ONE SEED ....
Feb 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 30
In Episode 28, we’re chatting to pregnancy and conception coach, Kate Caddle. But don’t switch off if you’re not at that stage of life, or if you’re a bloke. This one is for everyone who is human and is going through challenges that feel too big. Kate is an award winning intuitive life coach, speaker and writer, as well as a mama and wife. Through coaching sessions, social media and The Awakened Pregnancy Podcast, Kate helps women to see that they can embark on their journey to motherhood withou...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 29
Welcome back to the podcast! It's been a while since our last episode - we are thrilled to be heading back for a new season! In episode 27, we talk to dietician, nutritionist and author Jaime Rose Chambers about all things intermittent fasting. Jaime spent six years as the Nutrition Leader for the NSW Government project Go4Fun, which targets overweight and obese children, and three years consulting to Eat Fit Food as their head of nutrition & wellness. Jaime has a special interest in prostat...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 28
In Episode 26, ONE SEED founder, On-Conscious host and functional nutritionist Liz Cook shares her unscripted thoughts about why New Year's resolutions might not be our best way forward, and what to focus on instead so you can have a year that is fulfilling and restoring for your soul. On-Conscious is presented by ONE SEED .
Jan 11, 2022•14 min•Ep. 27
In Episode 25, Liz Cook chats with Susan Joachim, Australia’s first Forest Therapy Guide accredited with the Japanese International Society of Forest Medicine (INFOM) and the International Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA) . In this enlightening and inspiring discussion, we explore how forest bathing can combat loneliness, enhance our immune health, improve our mental health and so much more. On.Conscious is presented by ONE SEED ....
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 26
In Episode 24, Liz Cook chats with Michelle Bishop, founder of Bangalay Luxury Villas. Michelle is one busy woman! As co-founder of Bangalay Luxury Villas in beautiful Shoalhaven Heads near Sydney, Michelle runs the Villas with husband Tom and a staff of 50, plus 4 kids of her own, including a toddler! My aim was to chat with Michelle about cultivating wellness, but it turns out Michelle is much more pragmatic than that, and it was refreshing to hear her turn the idea of self-care into more abou...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 25
Liz Cook chats with naturopath and Edible Beauty founder, Anna Mitsios. As a naturopath, Anna Mitsios has a deep understanding of the workings of the human body and how disease can be prevented and managed holistically. So who better to create a skincare and wellness brand than someone who knows the topic inside and out - literally. In Episode 23, we talk to Anna about beauty, wellness, fertility, asking why, and taking a whole plant approach to skincare. On.Conscious is brought to you by ONE SE...
Sep 01, 2021•51 min•Ep. 24
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...
Aug 03, 2021•19 min•Ep. 23
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. On.Conscious is presented by ONE SEED .
Mar 22, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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...
Feb 22, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 Hin...
Feb 03, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 v...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 19
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.
Oct 19, 2020•53 min•Ep. 18
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 gobbledeg...
Sep 28, 2020•12 min•Ep. 17
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. On.Conscious is presented by ONE SEED ....
Sep 14, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 16
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. On-Conscious is presented by ONE SEED .
Aug 27, 2020•15 min•Ep. 15
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.
Jul 27, 2020•8 min•Ep. 14
In Episode 12, health writer Lucy Bode interviews ONE SEED founder and nutritionist, Liz Cook, about transparency in fragrance, why ingredients are still being used even though they are detrimental to our health, and how to understand and investigate natural vs clean vs synthetic perfumes. On-Conscious is presented by ONE SEED .
Jul 13, 2020•53 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, Liz Cook interviews Dana Diament, yoga teacher and teacher trainer, with a background in yoga medicine. Dana is well-known for her personalised, tailored approach to yoga, and her no-fuss approach. Dana works with everyday people and high-flying executives and celebrities to help them understand better how their bodies work, using yoga as a tool for improving health and wellbeing, coping with stress and burnout, and better understanding how their own bodies respond. Find Dana at...
Jun 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to Episode 10! In this episode, Liz Cook takes a dive into the world of laundry products and investigates labels, ingredients and transparency (or lack thereof). If you want to avoid toxic ingredients as much as possible, you need to take a look at your laundry. On-Conscious is hotsed by Liz Cook, functional nutritionist and founder of ONE SEED. Presented by ONE SEED organic perfumes.
Jun 22, 2020•16 min•Ep. 11
In today's episode, we're talking to Lee-Anne Stevens from Healthy Abode about what it means to create a healthy home that supports the wellbeing of its inhabitants. From building to renovation to furniture, find out what to look out for of you want your home environment to best support your health and wellness. Presented by ONE SEED, and hosted by Liz Cook, functional nutritionist and ONE SEED founder.
Jun 08, 2020•58 min•Ep. 10
In today’s episode, we’re exploring the reasons why we may be making the switch to a more healthy, wellness-focused lifestyle but completely ignoring the health implication of synthetic scent. If you're someone who loves a beautiful smell - and don't we all - this one’s for you. Hosted by Liz Cook, functional nutritionist and founder of ONE SEED organic perfumes.
Jun 01, 2020•12 min•Ep. 9
In today’s episode, we’re talking to Dayle Larter, founder of Nuni Wellness , about breast wellness, pinkwashing and how to love your boobs. After testing positive for an abnormal BRCA2 gene, Dayle chose to have a risk reduction double mastectomy, aged just 32, and soon after created Nuni to help, in her words, “make breast wellness a thing”.
May 24, 2020•51 min•Ep. 8
Has 40 years of sun-smart messaging actually made is less healthy? In this episode, Liz Cook investigates benefits of frequent exposure to sunlight, and how it can help us sleep, improve our mood and libido, balance hormones, decrease blood pressure, fight of infection and more. Presented by ONE SEED organic perfumes. www.oneseedperfumes.com
May 07, 2020•11 min•Ep. 7
In Episode 5, How to Sleep, Liz Cook gives a holistic perspective on sleep - why do we need to sleep, what happens to our bodies when we don't get enough sleep, what are the common and not-so-common contributors to poor sleep, the issues with sleep medications, and how to sleep better, starting today.
Apr 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 6
Liz Cook speaks with Katie Graham, brand growth consultant and strategist, about her personal experience with burnout and her subsequent pivot to slow living and slow business.
Apr 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 5
We speak with Melissa Krueger, co-founder of Australian clean beauty retailer, Conscious Kin, about becoming a convert to natural beauty products, why the business chose to pivot back to only Australian and New Zealand brands and what are the best performing products in clean beauty. Presented by One Seed organic perfumes, and hosted by Liz Cook, One Seed founder and functional nutritionist.
Apr 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 4
