Low Tox Life

A food system show with a difference today and I can’t wait to hear from our global audience how these issues play out where you live, too! What if eating a particular type of red meat - even just a couple of times per year - made a huge amount of environmental, economic and nutritional sense?Well, if you have an invasive species deer problem, like Australia does at the moment, then it makes a great deal of sense. After this show, you will know: Why Invasive species are destructive to environments and farms How big the opportunity is if eaters increase their consumption of venison and if Australia markets it for export. Why real change is going to happen by first focusing on YUMMY FOOD and accessible messaging for people - meat pies, sausage rolls and dim sum! What different countries are doing to address invasive speciesHow we can all be a part of the solution! You’re left wondering: WHY have we let it get so bad without any serious investment - especially when we stand to gain economically as a country if we do, like Maui and NZ have?AND WHY NOT send some serious investment dollars to the people setting up the processes and opportunities. Take 5 minutes to share this show and a note with your local representative - I sure as heck have! I’m so thrilled to have Tara Medina back on the show, who works in collaboration with wonderful chef and past guest also, Jo Barrett - I’m excited about the work they do at @discovered_foods Enjoy the show Alexx xWant to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: head to the below link and use code “LOWTOX” for $20 offwww.discoveredfoods.com Instagram: @discovered_foodsBook: https://bit.ly/4lz4BpG Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trauma: Have you read books full of all the reasons why trauma is linked to disease but felt a crucial piece missing? What to actually DO? This week, Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician, trauma specialist, and author of the upcoming book The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It, is going to make you feel seen and SO much more capable as you navigate trauma in your own life, or with someone you know going through it or trying to heal. Aimie shares her deeply personal experience that shaped her desire to understand trauma and healing on her own journey, and translates this into powerful work as a physician supporting patients with compassion and solutions. She even takes us through 2 simple exercises to feel safe in your body NOW whenever you might need them - I’ve used them ever since we recorded this. Enjoy the show, Alexx Stuart, your host. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: Instagram or LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/ Their book: https://bit.ly/3TuVt9V Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Herbs: Do you have the confidence to use them in certain situations? Do you only turn to herbal supplements when things are wrong? This week with clinical herbalist and author, Rachelle Robinett, we are growing our herbal medicine vocab. Rachelle Robinett is a Clinical Herbalist, writer, educator, and thought-leader and is here to inspire you closer to herbaceous confidence.From the things you often turn to the pharmacy for, unless you know these herbs exist like: HeadachesBrain fogHormonal shifts and imbalancesVitality/energyArousal/libidoAnxiety……to the key herbs that she considers go-to’s to support everyday wellbeing in your life - including her desert Island herb choice.We explore it all today to give you the confidence to incorporate more of them in your every day life. Enjoy the showAlexx Stuart, Your Host. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellerobinett/ Website: https://rachellerobinett.substack.com/p/how-to-deal-with-social-pressure Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to hear from you! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you take any medicinal herbs? This week we have an hour of power with pioneer herbalist, entrepreneur and now regenerative farmer and research philanthropist, Ric Scalzo. Some of the parts to the show: • Ric's journey from philosophy student to herbal medicine and naturopathy• Fascinating insights on herbs like hawthorn, wormwood and schisandra and the role of herbs in spike protein detoxification.• The power of plants to support immune health post-pandemic and with viruses in general.• How regenerative farming techniques can dramatically boost the yields and potency of herbs.• The amazing impact of earthworms on soil health.• Applying naturopathic principles to running a business as a true force for good - for people and planet! If you’re a herb nerd, regenerative agriculture fan or want to feel hopeful that you can build big, ethical businesses that truly serve, don't miss this episode packed with practical wisdom and inspiring possibilities for a regenerative future. Ric's passion and decades of experience shine through as he shares game-changing insights on harnessing nature's intelligence to heal people and planet.Enjoy the show, your host, Alexx StuartWant to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: https://kokoralife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokoralife Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is an Aussie owned and made sunscreen boasting a highly protective 25% zinc oxide, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental Health - The more we know, the more overwhelmed and confused we are? That’s not how it’s supposed to be. Enter Dr Katelyn Kalstein and this powerful conversation I had the privilege of hosting.Dr. Kalstein, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, psychotherapist and ketamine-assisted therapist on the cutting edge of integrative treatments, practicing in Nashville in the USA.From her personal journey with psychedelics to pioneering work with ketamine-assisted therapy, to her deep understanding of the many factors that play into health, Dr. Kalstein offers a nuanced perspective on resilience, trauma, and the complex interplay between mind and body. This eye-opening conversation challenges common misconceptions about mental health while exploring both traditional and emerging approaches to healing, exploring all tools available. Whether you're struggling yourself or simply curious about the latest developments in mental wellness, this episode is a must-listen that will expand your understanding and leave you with practical insights to apply in your own life and for your kids as they grow.Thanks for being here, Alexx Stuart, Your Host, lowtoxlife.com founder. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: www.drkalstein.com Instagram or LinkedIn: @drkalsteinThank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🚨 TABOO ALERT: Vaginas 🚨Giggles. Squirms. Shushes. Why are we STILL so awkward about women's health and body parts?🔍 Journalist Marina Gerner investigates:• Who's REALLY innovating in women's health?• Is the tide finally turning on shame and taboo?Prepare to fist pump... or facepalm 🤦‍♀️this show.ALSO, MYTH-BUSTING ALERT:"Femme tech" isn't about robots taking over. It's about reconnecting women with their bodies! 💪Tune in for a no-holds-barred look at the state of affairs currently and at the future of women's health. It's not all doom and gloom as you shall see! 🌟#WomensHealth #FemmeTech #Femtech #lowtoxlife #vaginabusiness #booksMarina Gerner is the author of the award-winning book, The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women’s Health. As a journalist, she has written for The Times, WSJ and Wired and as an academic, she is an adjunct professor at the NYU Stern School of Business. Enjoy the show, Alexx Stuart, Your Host & Founder of Low Tox Life.Want to learn more about this week’s guest? https://www.instagram.com/marinagerner/ Book: https://bit.ly/3SVEzBcThank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @pureearthaustralia - a wonderful Aussie low tox brand to put on your radar with a commitment to local, closed-loop production, the purest, simplest of effective formulations and an accessible price point. 20% off until July 31 with code LOWTOXLIFE15% off site-wide @blockbluelight_official with code LOWTOXLIFE to help you with your lighting, health and skin goals enhanced by light - If you’ve never blocked blue light from your home evening/night spaces - you are in for a shock at the difference it makes. @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers and heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE  Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you experienced eco anxiety? Worry about topsoil? About extinctions? About everything ‘going on’ in the world? Welcome to an hour of Eco-Optimism with my guest, author and ecologist of 30 years, Simon Mustoe, where we unpack stories to restore your faith in what’s possible. What if I told you that right now, beneath the surface of our daily lives, a monumentally positive shift in our relationship with Earth is taking place? It's invisible to many, but it's real, and it's powerful. In this show, we'll explore how reconnecting with nature isn't just good for the planet – it's the key to our own happiness and well-being. From backyard wildlife conservation to lessons from eels and blue gropers, we'll uncover the surprising ways that working in harmony with our beautiful world can solve global crises and even reduce our cost of living. If you’re ready to flip the script a little and discover how not just to survive, but thrive in the next 100 years by learning some fascinating lessons from nature, this is an hour you will not want to miss. Enjoy the show - share it with an anxious friend who needs a dose of optimism and wonder. Alexx StuartYour Host, Founder of Low Tox Life. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildiaries Book: https://bit.ly/3RkiziA @pureearthaustralia - a wonderful Aussie low tox brand to put on your radar with a commitment to local, closed-loop production, the purest, simplest of effective formulations and an accessible price point. 20% off until July 31 with code LOWTOXLIFE15% off site-wide @blockbluelight_official with code LOWTOXLIFE to help you with your lighting, health and skin goals enhanced by light - If you’ve never blocked blue light from your home evening/night spaces - you are in for a shock at the difference it makes. @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers and heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE  Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clean air is something we think more about in the context of pollution from cars and factories, but in the low tox community we know it to also include pollution from synthetic fragrance, VOCs, excess carbon dioxide and of course, mould. In the built environment mould can become excessive in the indoor environment due to either humidity, poor builds, waterproofing failures, water leaks, flooding, materials that easily decompose in humid climates, trapped moisture under interior material choices… After today’s show you will know more about: What some of the major players are in homes becoming sick and making us sick.Stories where people are experiencing horrendous things before they find out their ailments and surgeries are due to mold in their homes. Progress being made in public military housing in the USA. Growing the conversation of modern building “success” beyond energy efficiencyHow mold is prime for having its moment, following the footsteps of lead and asbestos before it. How a brand new home can already be contaminated with moldHow to better build and maintain home - material and climate considerations. How we can build a health-utopia - healthy homes and people! Learn Michael’s “utopia wish list”.I hope you get as much value out of the show as I always get speaking with Michael. To hear more shows we’ve done on mold, learn my story and find resources for support, head to https://www.lowtoxlife.com/so-you-think-youve-got-mould/Alexx Stuart, your host. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? + https://www.themichaelrubino.com/+ https://homecleanse.com/+ https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! 15% off site-wide @blockbluelight_official with code LOWTOXLIFE to help you with your lighting, health and skin goals enhanced by light - or lack thereof! When Daniel the founder felt awful at work and wanted to figure out why, he realised it was the fluorescent lighting and started to block it out - he was shocked, and you will be too! Enjoy! https://bit.ly/blockbluelight_lowtoxlife@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would your dream grocery store look like? Chances are, like many, you see a lot of injustice in the land of ‘food giants’ with corporate CEOs paid millions and large percentages of families skipping meals due to food insecurity: Is it hopeless? Will it all just get worse? It doesn’t have to. That’s why this podcast is here with you today. My guest, Jon Steinman, author of "A Grocery Story: The Promise of Food Co-ops in the Age of Grocery Giants," and I discuss the history and evolution of the food system, with a particular focus on the rise of low-priced food culture and its societal implications (Did you know we used to spend 30% of our wages on food?). Steinman advocates for food co-ops of all shapes and sizes as a more equitable and resilient alternative to corporate-owned grocery giants, highlighting their community ownership, fair practices with suppliers, and positive contributions to local economies and well-being. The food prosperity economy. We explore the realities of the Grocery Giant downsides while painting a picture of all that can be - and in some cases IS and how you can have this in your community, too. I hope you love this conversation as much as I didAlexx Stuart, your host. Want to learn more about Jon’s work? https://grocerystory.coop/ Book: https://bit.ly/3Y2SB70 Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @Pureearthaustralia - a wonderful Aussie low tox brand to put on your radar with a commitment to local, closed-loop production, the purest, simplest of effective formulations and an accessible price point. Did I mention their incredibly well-considered packaging? This is for the ‘all of it matters to me’ low toxer. 20% off until July 15 with code LOWTOXLIFEINTERNATIONAL: 15% off site-wide @blockbluelight_official with code LOWTOXLIFE to help you with your lighting, health and skin goals enhanced by light - or lack thereof! When Daniel the founder, felt awful at work, he eventually realised it was the fluorescent lighting and started to block it out - he was shocked at the results, and you will be too! Enjoy!@ausclimate our major partner gives you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if our lack of understanding about our inner mamma selves was what was holding us back from living more fulfilled lives. Loretta Breuning, PhD was frustrated as a professor and a mom, about how we were studying, teaching and applying learnings on motivation and happiness, and so she retired early from academia to study the mammalian brain and see if we might better optimise our natural wiring - what she found has seen her produce 10 books, translated into 16 languages and today we explore: Tribe: Myths and misunderstandingsSafety in numbers? Well, for some, yes, for others, it can mean death. Happiness: If we get it for free, or chase someone else’s version? No good!Motivation and reward: What is the ease of access to each other and technology doing here? So fascinating. It gave me a great deal to reflect on and challenged some of my previously held understandings. I hope you love the show and discuss it with a friend - or me on socials! AlexxWant to learn more about Loretta’s work? Website: https://InnerMammalInstitute.org Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @Pureearthaustralia - a wonderful Aussie low tox brand to put on your radar with a commitment to local, closed-loop production, the purest, simplest of effective formulations and an accessible price point. Did I mention their incredibly well considered packaging? This is for the ‘all of it matters to me’ low toxer. 20% off until July 15 with code LOWTOXLIFE@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateWant to support the Low Tox Life podcast? No1. Subscribe wherever you listen to it! It makes a huge difference to the reach No2. Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! No3. Join the Low Tox Club - so many member perks and a wonderful community. Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.