Low Tox Life
Low Tox Life 2016
Hello! Welcome to the Low Tox Life podcast - the place to bring your low tox life to life across all low tox pillars: Food. Body. Home. Mind. Planet. We cover it all to support you and your goals with some of the best minds in the world joining me each week. I'm Alexx Stuart, your host, and in 2009 I coined the term 'low tox' and started lowtoxlife.com. From there I've created 10 courses and had 2 books published (Low Tox Life and Low Tox Life FOOD; I've written countless research articles and recipes to inspire a low tox life. I am thrilled to bring this podcast to you as an extension of the online community, filled with multi-passionate people from around the world. The concept of living a Low Tox Life is one that rejects perfection, black and white notions of there only being one way to 'do it right'. Instead, we take a relaxed and curious approach to better choices to incorporate into our lives as and if they fit. Low Tox therefore instead of 'no tox' as people come together from all walks of life; from cities to regional and remote areas to work from our overlaps and all be part of the many solutions toward healthy people and planet. Forget wasting time feeling bad about what you're not doing or you didn't know yesterday. Let's feel awesome about what we can learn and do from today! Thanks for being here. I just know you'll be inspired as I am by each show. Enjoy, subscribe, pop the kettle on and most importantly: Welcome!For more, head to www.lowtoxlife.com and for easy back-catalogue exploring of the podcast, by topic type that you're most looking for, head to https://www.lowtoxlife.com/low-tox-life-podcast-index/And if you share a show, be sure to tag me at @lowtoxlife on Instagram so I can share it too! Alexx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 8, 2019 • 1h 6min
156: Where is your money and what is it doing for the world?
In this week's show we talk about the enormous power we have in the way we invest our money: Ethical investing for the world we want to see! (This episode is not sponsored nor am I personally endorsing this exact investment fund as the one you should transfer to! It's simply a discussion about ethical investing, highlighting the great work one company is doing as an example) From today, what I hope this show will do is have us all ask ourselves: What does ethical investment look like for you on the micro-level in terms of what's going in your shopping basket and where is your money invested right now when it comes to finance, superannuation, your 401K etc? And then finally to look and ask: is there a disconnect? Adam Verwey is the founder of Future Super and an experienced ethical fund manager and Kirsten Hunt is the COO, passionate about advancing women's rights and financial opportunity. Together we all discuss the power in where we put our money and it's a wonderful discussion that will leave you with great tools to start asking powerful questions of the institutions where you have your money right now as well as researching the best aligned options when it comes to your values. Enjoy the show and as always, you'll find all the resources and the show supporter offer over at lowtoxlife.com/podcast Alexx xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2019 • 47min
155: Frustrated by your bad habits? Meet Dr Amy Johnson
What if that cellulite, or the big spider didn't have such a hold over you? What if you could realise that it's all just a bunch of stories we're making up? Behavioral plans, mindsets, hard work and willpower are NOT where deep, sustainable change comes from, says my guest Dr Amy Johnson who is known for her ability to help people create lasting change. Amy Johnson PhD is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find true, lasting freedom from unwanted habits via insight rather than willpower. She is the author of Being Human (2013), and The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit (2016). I so enjoyed this conversation for the aha's that happened the whole way through, realising just how much the made up stories impact the unfolding of our lives - if we let them! If you are held back by fear, can't break your negative self talk or habits that aren't serving you, this show is a must. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out the sponsor offer for the show over at lowtoxlife.com/podcast valid through September.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2019 • 56min
154: 2040 director Damon Gameau “A better world in the making!”
On this week's show you get to meet the filmmaker who brought us the wonderful 2040 film this year - Damon Gameau's follow up film to “That Sugar Film” in 2014 and it didn't disappoint. As Damon said “Once you clock the vastness of the climate crisis issue, what other issue is there?” He simply made the film he had to make as a human and a dad wanting his little girl's 2040 to be different to the bleak picture we're seeing now. We talk about his journey into accidental activism through story telling and film, we talk about the biggest issues of our time and we even have a crack at solving them. It's a great conversation with a great man who has a compelling vision and path carved out for us and our planet. Enjoy the show, share it with your friends and colleagues and let's accelerate positive change around the world with this week's catalyzing conversation. Head to the show notes for the sponsor offer and further resources lowtoxlife.com/podcast Alexx xSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 18, 2019 • 60min
153: Dr Elson Haas on toxins, cleansing and vibrant health
Dr Elson Haas, one of the founders of the Integrative Medicine movement is my guest on today's podcast. What a treat! Something that has increased in need, while our environment and food has become more and more polluted is detoxification. Our biology was not designed for this morning world and the ol' “We don't need to detox, that's what our liver is for” just doesn't fly. One form of detoxification that has become popular over the past few decades is juice fasting so I wanted to look into this more deeply with a medical doctor to understand why. Research shows our bodies thrive on bringing ‘lean times' in the mix and as long as you've spoken to your practitioner and don't suffer adrenal / cortisol issues, then you may want to look at doing a juice fast. Today we explore what got Dr Haas interested in doing a juice cleanse, how it impacted him as a Doctor and what he then went on to study to bring a more holistic approach to supporting his patients. We also discuss When the perfect time of the lunar cycle/year is to do a juice fast.What the keys to overall health are after his many books and decades of medical practice.How to rely less on uppers and downers - chemical OR natural! How to make lifestyle habit change stick in your life. How to know what foods work for us ultimately? What the 3 things Elson wants you to do this week to be your best thriving self. It's a great show and don't forget to make the most of this month's podcast sponsor offer over at lowtoxlife.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2019 • 1h 1min
152: Detox Series: Phase 2.5 detox with Dr Kelly Halderman
Have you heard of phase 2.5 detox and the key role it plays in supporting the healthy removal of used hormones and toxins from our system? Dr Kelly Halderman explains what it is and why it is so key - especially for people who live or work in high tox environments or who have detoxification impairment due to illness or (epi)genetics. We also talk about the full detoxification picture, how to optimise detoxification, links between poor detoxification, chronic illness, gall bladder issues and resistant weightloss. Join me in this brilliant deep dive and as always, enjoy the sponsor offer over in the show notes at lowtoxlife.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 4, 2019 • 1h 12min
151: A detoxification masterclass with naturopath Naomi Judge
Naomi Judge is a naturopath passionate about helping women find their best ‘normal' possible in her work once clearing the path from all the things that jeopordise optimal health. If you've ever wanted to truly understand detoxification, how to detoxify from different things, how and when detoxification is NOT a good idea and what to do about life events that require an uplevelling of detoxification, this show is for you. We also discuss detoxification pitfalls and when to know you're not on the right track. Enjoy the show and the wonderful sponsor offer available this month over at lowtoxlife.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2019 • 1h 3min
150: She Births® founder Nadine Richardson on the journey of birth.
Nadine Richardson, this week's show guest is an extraordinary woman and is the founder of SheBirths, the only scientifically proven method for preparing for one's birth journey that demonstrates significantly reduced need for pain medication, cesarian section and tears - doesn't that sound amazing indeed! This show is so wonderful as we explore the magic that is the transformative birth journey. This is for everyone who's given birth to reminisce, everyone who is on a birth journey now or in the future, their partners, friends, and anyone you know who is going to have a baby. You will learn the significance of a doula, some of the most powerful things you can do to prepare for birth and what to do when it doesn't quite go according to preference (she doesn't use the word ‘plan' which I LOVE!) Enjoy the show and check out the show notes over at lowtoxlife.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2019 • 1h 54min
149: The Climate Crisis: The power is in your hands.
This week on the show, Anne Foster is BACK. One of our most popular shows last year on textiles, Anne Foster, founder of @Elkie & Ark is this time putting her environmental scientist/economist hat on and we discuss the climate crisis and the every day things you and I can work on to reduce emissions to 30% below 1990 - yep, you read that right! Anne takes us through the current research on reducing emissions and drawing down carbon, and we also spend time discussing personal changes we have on the cards or have struggled with, so that you get a good window into weighing up decisions and don't feel quite so alone in the many changes we're all feeling called to make in this intersection between the world where we did everything based on convenience and we now need to redefine convenience to include the care for our planet as a “successful performance” metric. I hope you enjoy the show and as always, you can find the show notes and supporter offer details on lowtoxlife.com/podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2019 • 1h 2min
148: Muscles for a long life? Yep. Meet Dr Gabrielle Lyon.
In this week's show, we have the wonderful Dr Gabrielle Lyon talking muscles. What happens when you cross a woman with a head cold (me that day!) and a Dr who's about to give birth to her first baby? Well, of course, you get a very interesting show about muscles and the key role they play in the research when it comes to longevity and not just age as a number, but thriving into old age. Dr. Lyon attended the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in Family Practice. She also completed her research fellowship in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics at Washington University in St. Louis. The mix of study she's done - a whopping 17 years worth - puts her in a unique position to be able to wade through all the research and cut to the chase on what brings results for people, especially those who seek to reach peak physical state. She has brought unparalleled results to her patients with personalized advanced nutritional interventions, metabolic and genetic testing, and behavioural action plans that leave no stone unturned. When you work with Dr. Lyon, you will enter into a partnership that will bring you long-term success and life-changing breakthroughs in every aspect of your life. You can feel this in the no-nonsense way she responds to questions. If you've struggled to build muscle and have suffered long and chronic states and want out, muscle - and Dr Gabrielle Lyon - may just be your answer. I hope you enjoy the interview. Show notes and the sponsor offer can be found over at lowtoxlife.com/podcast and click on that show's tile. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2019 • 1h 22min
147: Beyond Mars and Venus with Dr John Gray
I am thrilled to have Dr John Gray join me on the show this week. His Mars/Venus book series has forever changed the way men and women view their relationships and he has authored over 20 books since the mid 90s. At the core of his work, John helps men and women better understand and respect their differences in both personal and professional relationships. His approach combines specific communication techniques with healthy, nutritional choices that create the brain and body chemistry for lasting health, happiness and romance. Most of us have to communicate with the opposite sex, regardless of whether we are in a male/female relationship and this podcast will support us all that much I can tell you. We talk about the biology of what men and women need when communicating and connecting, common pitfalls in long term relationships, addictions such as porn and their detrimental effects and the role reversals often happening in families and how to navigate those in the modern world and striving for meaningful equality. Enjoy the show and the wonderful show-supporter offer and grab all details over in the shownotes lowtoxlife.com/podcast and click on this show's tile, Alexx. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
