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Ep. 62 - Natural Health, Wellness and Financial Wellbeing with Melissa Palmer of Osea

Shownote

“Our goal is to raise consciousness in every interaction.” - Melissa “It was such a completely different mindset around beauty, and it really started with food. It opened the conversation and now it’s a whole new world.” - Melissa “That idea of having it...

Highlights

In this episode, Jessica Gill hosts Melissa Palmer, CEO of Osea, a family-run, non-toxic seaweed skincare line. Melissa shares her unique upbringing on a commune, her family's multi-generational history of health and wellness, and the journey of building a clean beauty brand. The conversation also delves into personal topics like financial wellness, minimalism, and the emotional challenges of fertility treatments.
00:01
Financial wellness is key to health.
14:28
She became the first woman to attend chiropractic school in the 1920s.
30:31
Skin is an organ, not a canvas.
36:35
Seaweed has the highest bioavailability of any ingredient.
48:54
The FDA regulated Osea for using the word 'healing'.
57:03
Toners are unnecessary if cleanser leaves no residue.
59:18
Three molecular weights of hyaluronic acid deeply hydrate skin.
1:20:54
A 500-mile walk across Spain led her to eliminate 80% of her possessions.
1:32:14
A difficult journey can lead to deeper self-exploration and intentionality.

Chapters

Financial Wellness and Personal Updates from the Retreat House
00:00
Melissa Palmer's Family History: From a Pioneering Chiropractor to a Commune Upbringing
11:43
Growing Up on a Commune and the Birth of Osea Skincare
24:56
The Evolution of Natural Skincare and Osea's Sourcing of Patagonian Seaweed
33:28
Osea's Commitment to Clean Skincare and Navigating FDA Regulations
42:30
Skincare Tips and Product Highlights: The Sea Vitamin Boost and More
51:33
Deep Dive into Key Products: Hyaluronic Sea Serum and Atmosphere Protection Cream
59:18
Top Recommendations for Acne-Prone Skin and the Power of Vagus Nerve Oil
1:09:28
Melissa's Personal Journey: From Fertility Treatments to Embracing a Child-Free Life
1:26:51

Transcript

Melissa Palmer: I think that's something we don't talk about enough. In health and wellness is financial wellness. It is such, as you now know, my very grounded Taurian self. Having calm around finances, having a budget, really understanding financial well...