The wellness industry can be very hypocritical. On one hand it encourages it to be good to ourselves, while on the other it perpetuates harmful beauty standards or uses materials that exploit animals and the planet. Stefanie from Glow Circle is an amazing example of how you can break tradition and use the power of plants to create eco friendly, vegan products, and promote a wellness culture that doesn't exploit anyone. Check out www.glowcircle.ie or follow them on Instagram @glowcirlce_[04:40] Stefanie's introduction.[07:20] Keeping a sense of wonder[11:15] How Glow Circle came about. – Stefanie’s powerful birth story. [16:40] Skincare begins.[19:20] How the wellness industry is often not eco friendly. [24:05] Using self care to build resilience for the climate movement.[28:50] Examples of what various ailments plants are brilliant for.[34:25] How candles can be unsustainable.[42:20] Other markets Stef has coming up: RDS Gifted [44:50] The future, & random questions!Also mentioned:Kale & CocoGifted RDSSeaspiracyAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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