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Lisa Mosconi PhD, renowned neuroscientist with over 200 published papers, says: Menopause is having a moment. She’s right, and she’s written the book to meet that moment. The Menopause Brain, a book being celebrated around the world. Gen X has arrived mid-life, with all the state-of-flux symptoms that come with peri-menopause and menopause and said: Enough! Why are we not talking about this? Why are we being gaslit in Dr’s offices for our symptoms and being offered multiple medications for anxiety, depression and pain, but not having a conversation about what might help us far more, due to outdated medical research claims of overblown HRT risks? We also have been robbed of the exciting potential for embracing the rite of passage into a new chapter, from a spiritual and personal growth perspective. We discuss: Menopause is not a disease, and it’s not just ‘aging’ - it is a neuro-endocrine transition: A biological eventWhat’s happening during this transition and why sex hormones aren’t just sex hormonesThe risks that increase from midlife for women including a discussion around Alzheimer’s DiseaseThe benefits of ‘getting to the other side’ from a resilience and cognition perspective. Was HRT risk ‘fear’ in the late 20th Century overblown? Lifestyle considerations to support us during our transitionValidation for your own experience: A critical piece in the transitionConnect with Lisa on the following platforms:Website — lisamosconi.comInstagram — @dr_mosconiTikTok — @lisamosconiphdGrab a copy of her book, The Menopause Brain available in Booktopia: https://bit.ly/themenopausebrain Thank you to this month’s sponsor for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer: Ausclimate giving you 10% off their Winix Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers at ausclimate.com.au. CODE: LOWTOXLIFE at checkoutBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How intentionally do you design your life? In this show, that’s what we’re talking about with Chris Guillebeau, who’s a New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, Side Hustle, The Happiness of Pursuit, and other books. During a lifetime of self-employment that included a four-year commitment as a volunteer executive in West Africa, he visited every country (193 in total) before his 35th birthday. Chris designed his life from an early age and loves showing people who feel called to a more unconventional path, potential ways forward - my favourite thing about Chris and why I brought him to us? No Guru complex. There’s a beautiful, gentle style while also calling on us to expose our own hard truths and tap into our gifts. He’s a great encourager in a world of protocols, critics and clickbait, leading us towards something deeper with this one precious life. I hope you love itAlexx Connect with Chris on the following platforms:Website — chrisguillebeau.comSubstack — yearofmentalhealth.substack.comThank you to this month’s sponsor for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer: Waters Co. gives you 12% off all NEW systems - including benchtops, jug, mini, shower filters + Under-sink products with code LOWTOXLIFE.And Ausclimate giving you 10% off their Winix Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers at ausclimate.com.au. CODE: LOWTOXLIFE at checkoutBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you spoke from the heart, what would it say? If you acted from the heart what would you do? Dr Neha Sangwan wants us to deeply understand the health benefits of better communication with the self and with others. And so, on this show, we do exactly that, complete with role plays and practical scenarios that you can apply from today!Communication and its role in healthHow we can know if we’re “stuffing down” things we want to say.How that might show up in the body and mind over time What we can start to do to become effective communicators and not ‘let things slide’ that fester, and more. Wow. wow. Wow. Make the time and change your life, is all I have to say about this week’s show. I can’t wait to learn what your aha’s are, Alexx, your Low Tox Life podcast host and founder of the Low Tox movement. Connect with Neha on the following platforms;Instagram — @doctornehaFacebook — @DrNehaSangwanTikTok — @doctor.neha YouTube —  https://youtube.com/c/DoctornehaVisit her website intuitiveintelligenceinc.com to learn more about Dr Neha, her services, and the tools she put together to empower minds.Her book Powered by Me is also out now. Thank you to this month’s sponsor for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer: Waters Co. gives you 12% off all NEW systems - including benchtops, jug, mini, shower filters + Under-sink products with code LOWTOXLIFE.Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Question: Have you found a way to enjoy movement or is it a chore? Lizzie Williamson brings joy and positive vibes into every room she enters, and today, she’s here to talk about not only how key movement is for our health, but movement as a joyful thing to do and finding that joy through movement, in a culture that often sees movement as a ‘have to’ and something one has to try and find ‘motivation’ for. We flip the script on today’s show.We talk about: Language matters when it comes to movementMotivation: It’s not what you need to start moving, it’s what you GETWorkplaces and movementCommon excuses: “I don't have time to exercise”Movement when it all feels challenging - depression, new parents, perimenopause, injury…Lizzie shares how it was a key piece of her post-natal depression healing. Joy: The missing piece! What to do when you just don’t want toAnd a few brilliant tips in her second book: The Active Work Day Advantage! Such a great show - I can’t wait to learn what your aha’s are, Alexx, your Low Tox Life podcast host and founder of the Low Tox movement. Connect with Lizzie on the following platforms;Websites: lizziewilliamson.comInstagram: @energizewithlizzieLizzie is giving away 5 copies of The Active Workday Advantage Book for FreeThank you to this month’s sponsor for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer: Waters Co. gives you 12% off all NEW systems - including benchtops, jug, mini, shower filters + Under-sink products with code LOWTOXLIFE.Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAS of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep dive into the far-reaching benefits of turmeric, with Shivani Gupta on the show. We also talk: Lightbulb moments when we reconnect to culture and ancient wisdomCurcumin research to show we now know it can help us reduce dependency on certain medications. Turmeric as a raw food ingredient, cooking power and curcumin as a supplement - different usages and applications. The one thing you need to see in your curcumin supplement for best absorptionAdaptogenic teas to help you sync your circadian rhythm + travel or shift work tips when things are thrown off. Ayurveda, doshas and a simple quiz you can take to know yoursThe best thing you can do as a mini daily detox from todaySuch a great show - Simple and empowering inspiration to implement. I can’t wait to learn what your aha’s are, Alexx, your Low Tox Life podcast host and founder of the Low Tox movement. Connect with Shivani on the following platforms;Websites: ShivaniGupta.com and FusionaryFormulas.comFacebook: @TheShivaniGupta | @FusionaryFormulasInstagram: @dr.shivanigupta | @fusionaryformulasrxYouTube: @dr.shivanigupta | @FusionaryformulasTikTok: @dr.shivaniguptaTake her 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge for free: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer: @waterscofilters gives you 12% off all NEW systems 1 March-14 April - including benchtops, jug, mini, shower filters + Under-sink products with code LOWTOXLIFE.@ausclimate continues to offer 10% off their already discounted prices for the WHOLE of 2024 on the Winix Air Purifier range and Dehumidifiers. CODE: LOWTOXLIFEBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAS of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Keri Krieger, a doctor of Chinese Medicine and acupuncturist with over 20 years of experience and I met when I was half naked on a treatment table at a retreat. I’ve loved the energy she brings to the health space ever since. Today, she invites us to explore perimenopause as the opportunity of a lifetime to prune away all that doesn’t serve us, tune into our truth to our core, and support this period of great change with good humour,  vulnerability and open dialogue. We discuss: Perimenopause and menopause as medical conditions to ‘treat’ - let’s broaden beyond the view of this phase being a condition. Chinese Medicine sees perimenopause as one of the 3 of life’s ‘Golden Opportunities’. Getting the people who love you onboard through your period of change. Food - the best foods to support your system as your digestion capacity decreasesHelpful pressure points and herbal support in teas and supplementsDating during this phase and the stories we tell ourselvesPerimenopause in our workplaces - a challenge, as well as an opportunity to hone our genius.And more. I hope you find it uplifting and soothing, as we both did while recording it. Have an AHA during the show? Share it with us @lowtoxlife in an Instagram story or on Facebook. @lowtoxlifeConnect with Keri’s work:Instagram — @kerikriegerFacebook — Keri Krieger on FacebookOr kerikrieger.com Thank you to our major sponsor,  AusClimate, for helping make their dehumidifiers and Winix Air Purifiers available for 10% less than their often already discounted prices. | CODE: LOWTOXLIFE at checkout - If you want a bit of a crash course on dehumidification and how to know whether you need one or multiple units to support a dryer home environment, head to @lowtoxlife on Instagram and click the little “Mould” highlight button for a few minutes of tips and tricks to help!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve been chatting with the Low Tox Life community in DMs and groups lately about that moment when the year settles in and everything feels back to ‘normal’ for many people, especially families with the school year in full swing and no holidays around the corner. Rhythms, routines and getting done what’s got to get done in the week, whether we’re working, at school, or whatever else is going on. I find a lot of gratitude in the mundane. Maybe it’s become I’ve lived through a lot of instability of both health and home and finances through the mould years, or because I moved countries 3 times before I was 5 and then had to live with my grandparents for a bit while my baby sister was really sick and poor mum was at the hospital… The boring routine of a week is actually a great relief and joy for me. But I get it’s not that way for many, and the making of dinners and lunch boxes day after day feels more chore than ‘yay’ - throw endless demands for more ‘fun’ food, more food like so and so is eating, or your kid getting teased for being the ‘real food kid’ and it can be exhausting. Plus? I learnt polling you in my Instagram Stories the other day that most people make - wait for it - INDIVIDUAL MEALS ONE AT A TIME. So, I thought I’d record a show to address all of the things with tips and tricks, an excerpt from my 2nd book to get us jazzed about bucking the system and providing as much real food for our families and ourselves as we can and release a couple of cooking classes. ***Have an AHA during the show? Share it and spread the word! Alexx StuartFounder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement@lowtoxlifeThank you to our major sponsor, Ausclimate, for helping you make your low tox swaps with their special offer: Ausclimate giving you 10% off their Winix Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers at ausclimate.com.au | CODE: LOWTOXLIFE at checkout - If you want a bit of a crash course on dehumidification and how to know whether you need one or multiple units to support a dryer home environment, head to @lowtoxlife on Instagram and click the little “Mould” highlight button for a few minutes of tips and tricks to help! Registrations are open right now for my business coaching program which kicks off 26th February, 2024! The Low Tox Method Program Insta: @thelowtoxmethodPreconception Ninja - Everything you need to feel empowered on your fertility journey for just $98AUD! Many success stories over the years. Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and ahas of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re in your fertility years, and you haven’t considered the health of your teeth and gums, today’s show with Dr Lewis Ehlrich helps you understand what the science is showing us about the link between those two things - we cover everything from:  Tooth decay and gum disease and what they can tell a holistic dentist about what might be going onHow what’s in our saliva can be bad for our health because of how much we swallow each dayHow bleeding when you floss can be a sign of fertility difficulties down the roadHow the way you floss impacts the potential for gum diseaseHow men’s gum health is as important as women’s in preconception and the impact of sperm motility and even erectile dynsfunctionAnd much more! It’s half an hour of power and given fertility is also a barometer for overall health, I welcome everyone to listen to this one to have renewed motivation for their oral health. Have an AHA during the show? Share it and spread the word! Alexx StuartFounder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement@lowtoxlife Connect with Dr Lewis Ehrlich  on the following platforms;Instagram — @doctor.lewisFacebook — @drlewisehrlichVisit his website  doctorlewis.com.au  to learn more or book an appointment with the Sydney Holistic Dental Centre.Thank you to our major sponsor,  AusClimate, for helping you make your low tox swaps with their special offer: Ausclimate giving you 10% off their Winix Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers at ausclimate.com.au | CODE: LOWTOXLIFE at checkout - If you want a bit of a crash course on dehumidification and how to know whether you need one or multiple units to support a dryer home environment, head to @lowtoxlife on Instagram and click the little “Mould” highlight button for a few minutes of tips and tricks to help! Also a PSA - Registrations are open right now for my business coaching program which kicks off 26th February, 2024! The Low Tox Method Program Insta: @thelowtoxmethodAnd today’s interview is one of our practitioner library interviews from our Preconception Ninja course - a short course you can take anytime, on your own time, that steps you through everything you need to know to get ready for pregnancy and have more empowered health conversations. We’ve got many happy bubba stories from the course over the years + I wish you every success along your way too! Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and ahas of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burn out - Experienced it? Did you know most people don’ rtealise hey’re in it when they are? KNow to recognise the signs? In the modern world there are many things happening to cause a misalignment with our inside and our outside worlds and this misalignment (ever said ‘yes’ to something you really don’t want to do, just to please people, for example?) And today we look at: Values - how knowing yours helps you avoid decision fatigue and people pleasing. How knowing how you LIKE to show up and what feels easy and comfortable as ways to help others, is the beginning of the end of the draining people pleasing phase of your life!Learning to internalise your health compass, rather than always seeking external answers, to start being able to read your personal alarm bells more effectively to avoid burn out. How denial is really common with burn outHow agency can be developed to have more energy and feel through stress more easily.Neha Sangwan, MD, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, is a physician, engineer, author, speaker, and communication expert. She empowers individuals, leaders, and teams with effective communication tools that address stress, prevent burnout, inspire accountability and empower collaboration. She consults for top organizations like Google, American Express, Kaiser Permanente, and the American Heart Association. Dr. Sangwan has shared her work across three TEDx stages and authored two foundational books: TalkRx: Five Steps to Honest Conversations for Connection, Health, and Happiness; and Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life. Dr. Sangwan is passionate about combining the science of medicine with the art of communication to help people live their best lives.Such a great show - I can’t wait to learn what you aha’s are, Alexx, your Low Tox Life podcast host and founder of the Low Tox movement. Connect with Neha on the following platforms;Instagram — @doctornehaLinkedin — @drnehasangwanFacebook — @DrNehaSangwanTwitter — @doctorneha TikTok — @doctor.neha YouTube —  https://youtube.com/c/DoctornehaVisit her website  intuitiveintelligenceinc.com to learn  more about Dr Neha, her services, and the tools she put together to empower minds.Her book Powered by Me  is also out now. Thank you to our major sponsor,  sponsoring the show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer: Ausclimate giving you 10% off their Winix Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers at ausclimate.com.au CODE: LOWTOXLIFE at checkoutBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and ahas of this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s guest, Dr Maya Shetreat,  indulges my desire to bring us a  BIG conversation this week. We explore the subjects of perimenopause and passage rites in life in general, as well as discuss the bridging of the gap between conventional thinking and mysticism, indigenous wisdom and the risk of its absence in plant medicine trends and traditional, sacred ceremony. We also discuss microdosing psychedelics, meditation and how healing doesn’t have to be an epiphany or explosive ‘moment’ and in fact. We go to all those places and more in one of the most epic shows I’ve brought to the podcast. Dr. Maya Shetreat is an adult and pediatric neurologist who believes we can inhabit multiple identities. She has spoken around the world and been featured in the New York Times, NPR and Dr. Oz - and she also listens and talks to plants every day. She is a mystic and ancient astrologer grounded in mitochondria, the microbiome and mycelial science. She is an herbalist, artist, ceremonialist, urban farmer, and forager. She is the author of two books, The Master Plant Experience: The Science, Safety, and Sacred Ceremony of Psychedelics (2023) and The Dirt Cure (2016) which has been translated into 10 languages.Dr. Maya is an expert in many things and also always endeavors to remain a beginner. Intrigued? Enjoy the show, Alexx.You can connect with Maya or know more about her work on the following platforms;Instagram: @drmayashetreat Facebook: @drmayashetreatVisit her website drmaya.com to discover her programs, enjoy freebies, and know more about how you can work with her.Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your share4s and ahas of this week’s episode.Don’t forget our Sponsor offers: Ausclimate giving you 10% off their Winix Air Purifiers and Dehumidifiers at ausclimate.com.au CODE: LOWTOXLIFE at checkoutThe Natural Bedding Co, celebrating 40 years in business with a passion for ethics and quality workmanship are giving you 15% off a huge range of products from their online store or in store via this curated link with the CODE: LOWTOXLIFE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.