The YL Drop

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!