The YL Drop: Recent Episodes
Young Living & Jacob Young
THE OFFICIAL PODCAST FOR YOUNG LIVING ™ ESSENTIAL OILS. This podcast will provide you with “drops” of information about Young Living stories, history, products, lots of little fun facts and more! Episodes will be published every other Monday at 11:00AM MST. Don't forget to oil up and please make sure to follow and share! Young Living ™ has the highest premium essential oils and is the world leader in the essential oil movement. For more on Young Living ™ please visit www.youngliving.com.
Science never stands still, and neither do we! In this episode of The YL Drop, Howard Gurney, our Senior VP of Research & Development, shares scientific stats—backed by a proven process you can trust—to help you confidently talk about Young Living with your friends and family.
We learn better together. At Young Living, we know gathering as a community is good for mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re into farm work, camping, or glamping, there’s an event where you can experience that as a Young Living community. Luba Vozarova joins the podcast to discuss upcoming Experience Young Living events, including special incentives to get you excited for the holidays.
October GHQ Event: https://younglivingevents.com/events/25utah-ghq-open-house
Winter Wonderland and and Christkindl Market: https://younglivingevents.com/events/winter-wonderland-and-christkindle-market
Have you met OLEO? Jeremy Maughan is in studio today to explain Young Living’s new everything app—how it learns your business and combines the products you use with the community you rely on. It’s a coach, mentor, and personal assistant, all on your phone.
As the seasons shift, it’s the perfect time to refresh your routine. In this episode of The YL Drop, Monica Catalano dives into Daily Hormone Essentials™ gel and a powerful collagen supplement. We’ll also cover the New Heights™ essential oil blend and the latest Simplified by Jacob + Kait™ scents. Whether you want to start a new wellness habit or make your home smell good without harsh chemicals, you’ll find inspiration for fall and beyond.
The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation partners with Kari Segner and her non-profit Healing Faith to help stop the spread of malaria in Uganda. Malaria is the leading cause of death among children in Uganda—and it’s entirely treatable! Kari and Nikki Davis join the podcast to discuss all we can do to help end this scourge and end malaria deaths in Uganda, one life at a time.
Learn more about what you can do to help at:
https://www.younglivingfoundation.org/
Five Alive!
Today we’re bringing the New Heights 2025 Americas Convention to you! Convention week is always a hectic one for us at Young Living. We hope you were able to attend and celebrate our time together. If you didn’t make it, The YL Drop is the place for you. We’ll put you in the heart of the action with interviews direct from the Expo floor.
Artificial ingredients—especially food dyes—show up in more places than you’d think. In this week’s episode, Alejandra Castellon, our Director of Product Development, breaks down the difference between natural and synthetic dyes and shares how Young Living goes above and beyond industry standards.
Summer’s here, breathing new life into the world and inspiring us to rise up, join together, and reach new heights. Get ready to be inspired as Lisa Asay joins us for an exclusive preview of the 2025 New Heights Americas Convention. Discover what’s in store, set fresh goals, and learn how to make the most of the most exciting event of the summer!
Register now and don't miss out on the fun:
https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/company/young-living-annual-convention
When we talk about helping people at Young Living, it’s more than just talk. Nikki Davis works in the field with the D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation. She’ll be making regular visits to The YL Drop to tell the uplifting stories of what the Foundation is accomplishing around the world. Join us to hear how a little time, effort, and caring can bring hope and change lives.
Learn more about the Foundation here: https://www.younglivingfoundation.org/
There’s nothing like stepping onto a Young Living® farm, breathing in the fresh air, and feeling that deep connection to nature. We encourage everyone to experience it firsthand, but if you haven’t made the trip yet, we’ve got the next-best thing! Farms Director Brett Packer joins us on the podcast to share exciting farm updates and how social media is bringing the farm experience to you.
Young Living is the center of the history of modern essential oils. And that story has been captured in our own museum at Young Living headquarters. There’s no one better to give us a virtual tour of the museum than our Young Living Historian Dave Petty. The history of essential oils is rich, and still being written by each and every one of you.
Your body has a way of letting you know what it needs—if you’re paying attention. When you need help balancing out your daily vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, Inner Boost and Balance™ stick packs are here to help. Today, product marketing director Scotia Thorsteinson shares how this simple, delicious solution helps boost your best self from the inside out.
Want to improve your wellness in just 30 days? On this episode of The YL Drop, Josef Young and professional trainer Dallas Irvin introduce the 30-Day Living Young challenge—a simple plan to track daily habits like hydration, nutrition, and exercise to feel your best in all aspects of your life. Start 2025 off right and reset your wellness routine with us!
The holidays don’t have to be stressful, but if you are feeling the pressure this time of the year, we have some recommendations. Ed Dailey is the director of product education and a proponent of holistic well-being, and he is in the studio today to walk through a process of grounding yourself. There’s no pride in being the most stressed, and the more you stay stressed, the harder it becomes to relax. So take these tips with you into the happiest time of year and feel your stress melt away.
With the holidays in full swing, we’re here to provide peace of mind during the busy season. Executive Director of U.S. Sales Marketing Haley Jensen joins us in the studio to help you go beyond simple gift-giving and focus on giving with intention, meaning, and impact as you share the gift of holistic well-being. Whether you’re looking for last-minute gift ideas or for space to decompress, we’ve got what you need to spice up your holiday.
Anyone who’s visited a draft horse show and seen these powerful animals in action can’t help loving them. Enter the competitive world of draft horse shows and discover what goes on behind the scenes with Tim and Brittany Sparrow. They love to talk horses and will share the highs and lows of the 2024 draft horse season and what to look forward to in 2025.
It’s that special time of year when families, friends, and co-workers gather to make the world a brighter place. Experience YL provides an opportunity for Brand Partners to do just that while getting to know each other. As executive director of product culture marketing, Luba Vozarova is at the heart of all the Experience YL events. She’ll join us and discuss why you’ll want to leave room in your holiday calendar to get together with us.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into DeepSpectra technology with Brad Chatterly, the director of Young Living’s product portfolio. Young Living unveiled this patents-pending extraction technique a year ago—and after all the testing and tinkering, we’re turning out products you can share. Hear about the exciting possibilities on the horizon for this next generation of essential oils.
Research is the lifeblood of innovation, and at Young Living, our Research and Development team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of science. Their work ensures that you receive wellness products backed by research and crafted with quality-tested ingredients. Today Richard Carlson and Chris Bowerbank, who work closely with the D. Gary Young Research Institute, take us behind the scenes.
In this episode of The YL Drop, we explore what makes Young Living so much more than just products. It’s a family, a lifestyle, and a 30-year legacy of pioneering the essential oil industry. Join Senior VP of Marketing Reyn Soffe as he takes you behind the scenes, sharing how he brings the Young Living story to life and amplifies the stories of our amazing community.
Watch the Make a Shift video and share it with a friend!
If sleep comes naturally to you, you might not give it much thought. But what if you did? What benefits are waiting when you treat sleep with the same kind of preparation as diet, exercise, and the rest of your wellness regimen? Open your eyes to new possibilities with Young Living Executive Vice President of Science and Product Mark Bartlett.
Let’s put a bow on the YL30 International Grand Convention with your stories. We’ll cover your favorite products, presentations, experiences, and more. We had such a blast at this landmark convention and wanted to say thank you for joining us.
If you couldn’t attend the YL30 convention in person, you’ve come to the right place! Executive Director of Events Lisa Asay is back on the podcast to walk you through all the information, announcements, and stories from Young Living’s 30th anniversary and 2024 International Grand Convention. Get the inside scoop and an early start at looking forward to next year’s convention!
Dive into a 30 minute meditation posture to support a better night's rest. We recommend pairing it with our super magnesium, aroma connect wake up light and calming essential oils. And come back to this any time you are looking for some relaxation. Set your sleep timer and take the time to let go of daily stressors, calm the mind and just...breathe.
Before our 30th anniversary celebration at convention this week, let’s look back at how we got here. And the best way to do that is with family–those people you share the most memories with. So who better as a guest while he's in town for convention but the second Young brother Josef! And a big thank you to our entire Young Living family for however you’ve contributed through the past 30 years.
Download the app and keep an eye on your notifications for more information on when to join our YL Drop live shows at convention this year!
Young Living fosters community through shared interests and passions. Men’s Camp is a prime example, bringing together the men of Young Living. Join Chris Opfer and Verick Burchfield on the podcast as they share how surrounding themselves with good, honest people helped them build businesses and communities—and how Men’s Camp can connect you with inspiring individuals.
Gary Young dedicated himself to changing the world one person at a time through initiatives like the Young Living Foundation and Academy. On our podcast each year, we unveil compelling stories and impactful statistics from those who are turning this vision into reality. Today, join us as Kayla Barnett, driven by her passion for making a difference, unveils the Foundation's remarkable achievements over the past year. Watch now and see the impact of your support!
The 30th anniversary International Grand Convention is approaching, and it's going to be bigger than ever. Lisa Asay joins us to share what makes YL30 special, plus some of her favorite convention memories. Stay tuned for an exclusive announcement about the podcast!
Today on the podcast, we’re diving into the ongoing research around Young Living® products and their clinically proven benefits. Join KC Barrow from Conduct Success as he discusses how these claims can empower you to share Young Living with your friends and family.
If you've ever visited a Young Living lavender farm, you probably noticed how much the bees love this particular flower. In this special Earth Day episode, we’ll talk with Young Living Director of Plant Research Tyler Wilson about exciting new research Young Living published about these pollinators and how they interact with lavender to create healthy ecosystems. Happy Earth Day from our farms to your homes.
If you’re feeling stuck in a rut or unsure how to kickstart healthier habits, maybe it's time for a RESET. Here at Young Living, we’re pioneering a nourishing reset that combines exercise, hydration, and the potent benefits of our superfruit NingXia Red® drink. Join Tyson Mietus, one of the brilliant minds behind the Make a Shift™ Reset™ Kit, as he shares his firsthand journey and testimonials from just a few of the 25,000 individuals who have embraced the NingXia® way of resetting.
Monica Catalano came to Young Living looking for a family environment and healthy living. She’ll tell us her story about the great people that make Young Living what it is. We’ll also discuss her background in personal care, her tips and tricks to creating a great routine, and the Young Living products she can’t go without.
Thirty years ago, Young Living was just getting started and many of the blends you love were only dreams. Rex Kidman was there and is here to share stories from those times of formulation and struggle. Join us as we crack open a time capsule of memories and celebrate Rex’s 30 years of dedication as Young Living’s master blender
When the snow starts to fall and temperatures drop, it’s time for a different kind of harvest! Join us as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Highland Flats Distillery that Young Living Founder D. Gary Young planned and built for the tree farm in Naples, Idaho. He loved working outdoors shoulder to shoulder with people, so today we’ll share beloved Gary stories with the Executive Director of YL Farms, Brett Packer.
Visit the farms website for more details on how you can be a part of the harvest and other farm events in the future!
https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/farms/young-living-farms
Join us as we chat about our awesome year at Young Living. We had many personal and professional wins in 2023, and we bet you did too. So, let’s welcome in the new year with the whole Young Living family. Tune in to hear stories from Jacob, Kait, Josef, and of course Mary Young. Here’s to another eventful year!
Gary Young wore many hats to make Young Living what it is today. On the podcast, we have heard people share their stories of Gary the inventor, Gary the farmer, and Gary the businessman. In this episode, John Whetten shares how reviewing old tapes of Gary led him to discover one of the most powerful roles Gary Young had—community builder. Join us as we explore how Gary created a community that feels like family and what we can do to carry on that legacy.
As you deck your halls—whether you’re going for classy holiday or merry with bright colors—remember to decorate your home’s aroma too! We’ll talk with Rita Morrill about new and returning holiday products sure to invite the Christmas spirit to your home. She’ll also have great stocking stuffer ideas for the Young Living lover in your life.
It’s time for your yearly update from the Young Living Draft Horse Team! As the show season wraps up, let’s chat about this exciting part of the Young Living family. If you’ve never experienced the thrill of a draft horse show, join us today for a peek into farm life with Tim and Brittany Sparrow. Discover the fun, love, and hard work behind our championship-caliber team.
Connect with the world of Draft Horses and Six-Horse Hitch on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/YoungLiving04/
https://www.facebook.com/NASHHCS
Experience Young Living Events are all about holding, smelling, trying, and experiencing the world of Young Living. On the podcast today Jacob is talking to Luba Vozarova about what you can expect at one of these events and how to sign up for one of our personal favorites, the Holiday Winter Wonderland at beautiful Zermatt resort in Utah. Join us in the experience!
Young Living is a place where the modern and traditional worlds can come together. Dr. Oli Wenker is a living breathing example of this. His story ranges from beach bum, to medical doctor, to Young Living speaker and brand partner. We are happy to have him on the podcast to hear his unique perspective on how his essential oil passion fits in with his science know-how.
Einkorn is an ancient grain used throughout the world. At Young Living, we even offer delicious flavor packs of Einkorn Crunch. When Gary first started growing einkorn, there was no manual or cookbook. Today we’ll share what he discovered and what years of science and research have told us about einkorn.
Fall means different things to different people—colder weather, football, or dressing up for Halloween. Around here we celebrate the season at the Young Living Fall Festival and Draft Horse Show. With rodeos, concerts, jousting, and more, there’s no better way to usher in autumn than with spending time outdoors with family and friends at the Mona Farm.
DeepSpectra™ patents pending technology is a new method of extracting the essential oils you love. Today Mark Bartlett will sit down with Jacob to tell the story of this innovative discovery. And he’ll give a sneak peak of some of the additional products that may be using DeepSpectra™ technology in the near future. Young Living is always striving to stay on the cutting edge of our industry.
We know when we smell lavender it smells like lavender, but what goes on in the brain to make that connection? There is actually a way to train your nose to smell small differences. We’re going to learn more about the science behind scent today. And stick around until the end of the episode where Jacob will test his nose with some of the iconic blends of Young Living.
Relive the energy and excitement of this year’s convention! In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the stories and testimonials of our amazing attendees. Join us as we celebrate the passion and community that makes the convention experience so memorable.
From a beautiful opener that set the tone to an emotional closing ceremony, Convention 2023 was a one-of-a-kind experience. It was only a couple days ago that we were with you all in person, but there was just so much new to take in in only a few days. So let’s keep the energy of convention going and give a recap of our favorite moments, new announcements, and more. And if you or anyone you know missed out this year, today’s episode can be a one-stop-shop to catch you up on an amazing week of Convention 2023. And we hope to see you next year.
We all want to do good in the world, but where do we start? The mission of the D. Gary Young Young Living Foundation pledges to nurture potential, rescue the harmed, and protect the earth. It doesn’t have to feel like you are trying to cure all the world’s ills on your own. Whatever your passion is in making our world a better place, we are trying to do it together.
Visit the Foundation website here to learn more about our book drive, the Battle of the Bros, and more!
Creativity is the heart of innovation. You can look around Young Living today and see hundreds of blends, household products, and more, but what you don’t see is the trial and error and research and imagination that came before each product. We all have that spirit of creativity in us, and today we are talking with Rita Morrill about letting your imagination run wild with different DIY projects you can make with the Young Living products you already love.
And check out more projects you can try with your family at the Young Living Blog and Pinterest.
https://www.youngliving.com/blog/
https://www.pinterest.com/youngliving/
Get ready for convention time with Young Living! Join us as we dive into the excitement of our annual conventions, where you'll discover new experiences, connect with passionate individuals, and ignite your inner fire for the year ahead. In this podcast episode, Lisa Asay, the Executive Director of Events, unveils thrilling convention announcements and introduces our keynote speaker, Erin King, a renowned bestselling author and entrepreneur. Get a taste of what's in store for July!
The podcast crew will be at the convention too, so if you're attending in person, we hope to see you there. Share your favorite convention memories with us, and if you haven't registered yet, there's still time!
Learn more and sign up: https://reg.rainfocus.com/flow/youngliving/ylcon23/overview/page/landingpage
We’re buzzing with excitement for spring! This episode, tune in to hear from Tyler Wilson, a senior scientist with Young Living. He’ll reveal the amazing role pollinators play in creating the Young Living products you love. Plus, he’ll share why studying and protecting pollinators is a win-win for the planet and your wallet. We’ll also give you the inside scoop on our ongoing projects to monitor migrating monarch butterflies and bees as we set the sustainability standard for our industry and beyond!
Holistic wellness covers a broad spectrum, and we try to cover all we can at Young Living and explain it here on the podcast for you. In this episode, Brad Chatterley joins us to give the straight facts about our Smart Spectrum™ CBD oil. Learn all about this naturally derived and legal oil you can add to your wellness regimen.
Iron Will Men's Camp, founded by Gary Young, is making a comeback this summer. Jacob Young, Gary's son, is leading the event in Tabiona, Utah, with Skyler Olson, the managing director of Skyrider Wilderness Ranch. Listen in as they discuss the power of men coming together in nature to build confidence and change lives. If you or a man you know is interested in joining us for a journey of self-discovery, visit the Young Living’s Farm Events page for details about the event.
Learn more and sign up: YoungLiving.com/us/en/company/farm-event
Young Living is a group of individuals coming together for something bigger. If you are new to the community, this can be a comfortable place to learn more. And if you've been around for a while, let's freshen up together. On today’s podcast we sit down with KC Barrow and Kevin McMurray from the legal and conduct teams to understand their roles in supporting business. Your success is our success and we’re all trying to get there the right way.
Gary Young’s thirst for knowledge lives on in Young Living today. We love every chance we get to dive deep into the science behind our oils and products. In our latest episode, we sit down with Mark Bartlett to discuss the whys behind our products. Dr. Bartlett uses his background in research to explain why we go to such lengths to bring the best nature has to offer to homes.
For over 25 years, Young Living has helped women build brighter, more abundant futures. This International Women’s Day, we want to recognize these fearless females who are empowering women in their sphere of influence. Brittany Meyers and Marin Bryce are joining the podcast to talk about their experiences working in a women-supported company and the efforts of the D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation to champion women everywhere.
AIM is Young Living’s goal this year. It stands for attracting like-minded people, igniting passion, and measuring our wins. In this episode of The YL Drop podcast, Young Living President Ben Riley shares how he's aiming to make 2023 the company’s best year yet. Listen along for an inside look at Young Living’s new business strategy and for inspiration to help you hit your own goals this year.
Have you ever wanted a sneak peak into the process behind your favorite Young Living products? That opportunity is closer than you think. Our farms website is inviting you to book a tour, see the Seed to Seal, and so much more. YL Farms Executive Director Brett Packer is on the show to start your tour today. Let’s find out some of the great things you can see when you visit Young Living Farms!
There were tons and tons of Young Living Essential Oils brought to all of you around the world in 2022. Today we are going recap some your favorite products and some of the highlights from the past year. Everyone had a hand in the great year we had. Young Living’s success is your success and we are happy to celebrate all of you today.
There is a connection and purpose to what Young Living aims to bring the world. Today Jacob sits down with Chris Opfer, a Royal Crown Diamond and second generation brand partner, to talk about what Young Living’s community has meant to him and his family. We want to know what Young Living means to you too! Let us know on YouTube and our social media channels, and help 2023 be the year we all grow closer, and fill the world with Essential Oils.
This week on the YL Drop, we're giving you a hand with your last-minute holiday shopping. This season’s lineup is full of giftable goodies from an adorable puppy diffuser to three new winter-inspired scents. Get all the details and more gift ideas from our Director of Product Marketing Scotia Thorsteinson. Whether you’re shopping for your wellness-conscious family, or just looking for clean products that anyone will love, the YL Drop has you covered this holiday season.
Our common goal at Young Living is healthy living, but so much of modern life can seem like it gets in the way. Diets and habits and plans can only get so far. You deserve a little help getting there. We are breaking down a wide array of supplements today with Ed Dailey just in time for the re-release of a long time favorite, Longevity. Whatever your goal is for your body, there is a supplement built for you.
At Young Living, we believe in fostering an environment of sustainability. That starts by making our office and farms a greener place, and goes right to the recyclable packaging that brings our products to your door. We strive to be an industry leader in environmentally friendly initiatives. Lyndi Smith is on the podcast today to update us on what has made Young Living sustainable in the past, and some of our continuing efforts in the field going forward. It can really make a difference when we all work together for the common goal of taking care of our world.
2022 has been a year with adversity, and also great success for the Young Living Draft Horse Team. Tim and Brittany Sparrow are in studio again to talk about their accomplishments this season. It's a long time to be on the road, but they love it, and love the animals. It's time for our yearly catch-up with our 2x World-Champion Draft Horse Team and find out what's been going on down at the farm!
We’re continuing our exploration of Ningxia Red® today. In Part 1 of the story we heard the exciting tale of Gary learning about the Wolfberry native to the Ningxia province in China. Director of Special Projects John Whetten is back and joining him is Jared Gower from the Product Development Team to talk about how the Wolfberry was used historically, and some of the amazing Young Living products that contain it today.
There's a story and a journey behind every oil, blend, and nutrition product on Young Living's shelves, but perhaps none has a story quite as long and intriguing as the superfruit drink Ningxia Red®. From the time that Gary Young learned about the wolf berry in China, to when he began working and reworking the formula that developed into the drink that we have today, every bottle of Ningxia Red carries with it years of adventure. There is too much to talk about to fit it all into one podcast episode, so welcome to Ningxia wolfberry month where, over the next two episodes, we will be discussing the history, uses, and story behind Gary's favorite drink.
Cutting-edge research and constant innovation keep us at the forefront of the wellness industry. From developing new products to perfecting our essential oil production with new machines and methods, we’re always looking for ways to redefine the industry standard. Dive deeper into the science and innovation behind Young Living with Senior Corporate Counsel Chris Patterson on today's episode.
Back-to-school season is officially here, and we’re sharing tips for starting the school year strong with our KidScents® line of essential oil blends. While the blends are made especially for children, they offer loads of benefits for adults too. Learn how to incorporate the KidScents line into your whole family’s routine in this episode featuring Danyell Browne—mindfulness coach, mother, and marketing guru for Young Living. Plus, get all the exciting details about the Simplified by Jacob + Kait Fall Collection.
Gary Young’s mission of conservation and sustainability comes alive at Young Living’s Skyrider Wilderness Ranch. The newest home to a nursery herd of desert bighorn sheep, Skyrider offers a safe and resource-rich habitat where these sheep can thrive and grow their herd. Hear the inspirational story from Ranch Manager Skyler Olson, who was there every step of the way, right up to the sheep jumping out of the trucks into their new homes
Essential oils have a rich history, dating back thousands of years. Learn where some of your favorite oils and blends came from long before commercial farms and distilleries. In this episode, Director of Product Portfolio Brad Chatterley talks about the plants behind our most popular products and the people who’ve been using them for generations.
Personal care is self care, and we could all use a little bit of that right now. David Thieme is in studio today to talk about why everyone, including guys, should care about their skin care routine. Young Living’s new Balanced collection puts everything you need, morning and night, into one easy program. Relax and take some time to care for yourself this week.
International Essential Oils Day is right around the corner. This year we’re celebrating the 30-year anniversary of our St. Maries Lavender Farm and Distillery—the place where it all began! Mary Young will be on site to give an address and lead the festivities. Learn more about the event and where some of your favorite products are grown in this episode featuring Brett Packer, Young Living’s Executive Director of Farms.
Your favorite podcast host debuted a new line of summer-inspired essential oil blends last week at the U.S. & Canada Convention. Made for easy, breezy diffusing all season long, these blends offer a clean, sun-sational alternative to your favorite candles and air fresheners. Listen in as Jacob and Kait Young discuss the inspiration and story behind the blends with scientist Scott Christian.
Gary Young’s search for purpose driven oils can be traced down to 13 original oils brought back from Geneva, Switzerland. And Karen Boren, Young Living’s historian, has gone through pages of notes and years of history to find which of the hundreds of oils in the Young Living collection were those original 13. Rosemary, Lavender, Frankincense…and I guess you’ll have to tune in to find out the rest.
Kelly Case is Young Living’s Chief of Staff and has been working with Gary and Mary Young for 22 years. That spans multiple buildings, many trips, and so many essential products. She’s also been around to see the raising of two great young men, one of whom is wearing many hats in the company including podcast host. Today Kelly shares some insight and what is it about a company in this modern world that can keep someone around for over two decades.
Gary Young was always on a mission to find natural products. The ancient grain of the Bible had to be different, simpler and easier to digest, than modern processed wheat. Today on the YL Drop, hear the serendipitous story about Gary finding Einkorn and some of its many uses. And don’t forget to try Young Living’s new Einkorn Crunch!
Young Living Global Headquarters sits on Sandalwood Drive. The native Sandalwood trees in Hawaii provide valuable oil, but must be handled responsibly. Justin Lee with Háloa ‘Áina joins the podcast today to give perspective on the reforestation effort and the ethical treatment of the dryland.
We are so excited to be back in person for Young Living Convention this year that we are talking about it everywhere, including the YL Drop. Today Brittani Lambert, the VP of Events at Young Living and the woman that has seen more conventions than just about anyone stops by the studio to talk about how preparing for this year was different than ever before. She also reminisces with Jacob about some of the best convention moments through the years.
When you pick up a bottle of Young Living’s Lavender essential oil you can trust it was made using lavender. But what about the oils with names like Peace & Calming or Abundance? How did Gary come up with the oil combinations for these proprietary blends? Young Living’s Master Blender Rex Kidman is on the show today to share some personal stories about the early days blending with Gary Young and some of his process now as he helps formulate the products you use every day.
Saving the bees is a good cause, but which bees are in danger? And what could you and I do? Young Living has a new friend of the podcast, Dr. Joseph Wilson who has made it his mission to educate people on bees. He is an entomologist at Utah State University and founder of the Native Pollinator Project. Oils come from plants and plants need healthy happy bees. You can check out his Ted Talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVDXD3oyMJg. (Link for YouTube description only thanks)
When we say Seed to Seal at Young Living it means that the products you receive to your home were produced, developed, and sent with the greatest of care. The 3 pillars of Seed to Seal are Sourcing, Science, and Standard. We have discussed the first two on previous podcasts, and today it is time to break down the standards. Rich Carlson is the Executive Director of Research and he is joined by Jessica Rogers, the Product Claims and Substantiation Director. Young Living sets high standards for ourselves in bringing you premium essential oils.
This week is the Lunar New Year celebrated by many across Young Living’s global company. Today on the podcast we show a rarely before seen message recorded by Gary Young celebrating this time for growth and reflection. 2022 is the year of the Tiger and we hope you all carry that spirit of bravery and tenacity into your work and your personal lives! May you get everything you wish for, this year and always.
The new year is a natural time for reflection. How did we do last year, and how can this one be even better. Will you read more, eat better, or spend more time with family? What about professional goals? Young Living wants to be better in 2022 too and today we talk with Prasad Gankanda of the executive team about how we arrived at this year’s goals and what they are. Join us in making Young Living a better place and filling the world with essential oils in 2022.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday surrounded by family and friends. We spent 2021 on the podcast hearing professional and inspirational stories of Young Living Founder Gary Young. Now we invite you around the fire to share in some of the personal Young Family stories from Christmases Past. We invite you to get together and pass on those family stories during this festive season. Happy Holidays and we’ll see you in 2022!
Over field and fountain, moor and mountain the three wise men brought gifts to the Christ child; Frankincense, Gold, and Myrrh. Gary Young called Frankincense the Swiss Army Knife of essential oils because of it’s multiple uses. Today on the podcast, Young Living historian Karen Borne brings the real story of the precious gift and how you can make it a part of your holiday traditions for years to come. Merry Christmas from the YL Drop!
We are each a mosaic of the stories and adventures in our life. As we scroll back through pictures we are flooded with the memory of more than just one moment, but whole days and experiences that will last forever. Today on the podcast we have the special treat to talk to the man that captured the life of Gary Young through the lens of a camera for several years, photographer John Whetten. Hear the stories behind the portraits you recognize as John walks us through some of the key locations and moments of Gary's final years. Also, we continue looking at Young Living's Seed to Seal Commitment with pillar two, Science, with Young Living's Executive Director of Research and Development Rich Carlson.
Gary Young founded a company with staying power. But in order for the world to be filled with essential oils, the world must be healthy. The precious plants that lend us their oils must be able to grow and mature and be taken care of. Today Deven Patten, the Director of Environmental Sustainability, joins the show to share his passion for the Earth and what Young Living is doing to make a greener planet. A strong company and a happy earth, working together.
Do you know which Young Living containers are reclyclable or what we are doing to reduce our carbon footprint? Head over to https://www.youngliving.com/en_us/company/protecting-our-planet to find out more!
Join our host, Jacob Young, as he meets Tim & Brittany Sparrow, our world-class draft horse team, to discuss their favorite Young Living oils & products for animals.
Independence means something in this country. For generations the ideal of freedom and self-sufficiency has been passed on and strived for by millions of Americans. Financial independence is an important starting point in the journey toward feeling free. That path can look different for everyone, and today we have a story of how one woman found her freedom in this fiscally focused modern world. Join us as our host, Jacob Young, meets with Tanner Hobbs who has built an amazing organization inside of Young Living in such a short time.
Gary Young was a man of many passions. Without being around him you would never know that the father of the modern essential oil movement was also an avid rancher, farmer, equestrian, and even a jouster. Many of these side quests he passed along to others including the medieval sport, with competitions still happening at our Young Living Farms. Join us as Jacob Young, our host, chats with Chyrah Bussian and Shaun Baldwin on how the DGY Jousting Team got started and what all jousting involves.
Mindfulness means bringing awareness to your desires and ambitions and how they affect your outward body. The Raindrop Technique is in harmony with practices of mindfulness that have been around for generations. Please join our host Jacob Young as he talks with RainDrop therapist Tamara Packer!
**Click here to view our patreon account!
https://www.patreon.com/theyldrop
Click here to learn more about Raindrop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gasJNDne3j0
Click here to see our other social media feeds:
https://linktr.ee/theyldrop**
This episode we first meet Cavin Balaster, who discusses overcoming a traumatic brain injury and balancing mind and body through nutrition and health. His story has similarities to Gary Young’s journey into the world of essential oils. We then meet Jason Barnum, General Manager of the Lavender Farm in Mona, UT. He covers Young Living’s thorough Seed to Seal process starting with the seed.
Young Living’s story is Gary Young’s story. Young Living recently unveiled a statue of it’s founder and the father of the modern day essential oils movement at its global headquarters in Lehi, Utah. This episode will play a portion of the CEO and Co-Founder of Young Living, Mary Young, speech at that statue unveiling. She begins with that primal connection between a man and nature. A primal connection between a man and his horse.
Nestled in the hills of northern Utah is a slice of eco-friendly heaven where conservation and innovation merge. The SkyRider Wilderness Ranch is home to stunning vistas, diverse wildlife, and Young Living’s world-famous Einkorn. Join our host, Jacob Young, as he meets with our ranch's General Manager, Skyler Olson, to discuss his life story and what makes SkyRider such a special place.
Meet the Young brothers! Join our host, Jacob Young, with his special guest and brother Josef Young, as they share their stories about growing up and carrying on Young Living's legacy of bringing essential oils into every home around the world. In this episode, they’ll discuss how their brotherly bond keeps them going strong and what their goals and dreams are for the future.
In the early 2000’s a man from Peru left his hometown and his family in hopes to find better work. Little did he know that in moving to another country he would meet a strange cowboy who would later help reunite with his family and help create the modern-day essential oil industry. Join our host, Jacob Young, as he talks with Eugenio Caruajulca and his two daughters about their hardships in life and how family is everything.
In the 1990's Lavender was struggling due to an unknown disease but because of one cowboy on a mission to understand his health, he saved the growth and population of lavender. Join Jacob Young, the host of the YL Drop Podcast as he talks with Lavender specialist, farmer, distiller, and one of Gary Young's dear partners and friends, Jean Noel Landel.
The Young Living Foundation has always been focused on helping youth from underserved communities around the world achieve their dreams. Join us as Jacob Young, our host, brings on Jacquelyn Skinner who is the Executive Director of Global Philanthropy at Young Living. Jacquelyn covers her journeys before and after joining Young Living. Jacquelyn has a beautiful heart that is always wanting to do more, help more, and give more to those who want or need support.
Join our host, Jacob Young, as he talks with co-founder and CEO, Mary Young, on Young Living's humble and extraordinary beginning. Mary Young shares her stories on growing up, traveling Europe, and meeting an interesting cowboy with a rather intriguing passion for essential oils.