Jules is a total bad-ass and we loooovee her!! She is such an inspiration and doesn’t let anything stand in her way. In this episode of The Whole Circle we speak to Jules about her lack of thigh gap (I know, so incredible wrong – NOT).

Who has a thigh gap anyway, certainly not either of us!

Jules discusses body image and how she overcame her fears about posting an image of herself on the beach – with her thighs touching (shock, horror) and how she doesn’t let her lack of thigh gap worry her anymore. Her happiness is way more important to her than body image and she wants to share that with everyone, and anyone, who will listen.

Some questions we ask:

• Do you need scales to tell you if you’re healthy or not?
• Does social media play a part in how we should look (or how we think we should look)?
• Is being 6kg overweight really that big a deal?
• We also discuss how stress can affect your weight and how to overcome this.

Who is Jules Galloway

Jules Galloway is a naturopath on a mission to help tired women find their shine again.

Jules want to introduce as many people as possible to an exciting new way of eating and living. To bust through the old nutrition myths and misinformation, and teach a fresh approach to choosing the right foods. And above all, to show you that’s it’s easier than you think to lead a happy, healthy, wholefood life.

You can find her on Facebook, Instagram and her website.

Jo & Tracey x

In this episode, it’s all about hints and tips for better lunches. If you’ve got access to a microwave, toasted sandwich press or mini-oven for your work, or even at high school, then you have a lot more options and variety when it comes to lunch choices. Don’t worry if you’re a tradie or work outdoors with no access to these heating devices, we also have some great tips for you. If you’re one to always buy your lunches through shortage of time, or lack of inspiration, or perhaps you don’t eat lunch all together, it’s time to mix up your routine for the better!

We really want to focus on long-term gains from the nourishing food you’re putting in your body, especially when you’re on a busy schedule. Making it through the day on coffee and Red Bull, might give you a short spike in energy, but along with poor snack choices or skipped lunches, you’ll know all about that sluggish feeling that seems to follow you around all day. Obesity is also an all too common effect of a poor diet, and skipping out on lunch generally makes you eat anything in sight by the time you get home.

The good, the bad, the ugly on pre-packaged lunches

Having someone else cook or prepare your lunch, and present it in a tidy package is great for all those days when you’re just too busy to make your own. However, there’s just so many reasons why bought lunches should be left solely as a treat.

Remember, when it comes to healthier lunches, you’re allowed to put yourself first! If you’re not healthy and full of energy, it can be hard to give fully to your children, partner, work colleagues and boss. When you’re tired, moody and constantly feeling fatigue, then you can’t easily be of service to anyone else.

Resources: Nourishing lunches for kids https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast103/

Thermoses available at Sistermixin website https://www.sistermixin.com/product-category/back-to-school/

For great food ideas head to Sistermin website https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/

Janina has just completed the last round of the Additive-free Made Easy, and In this episode, she shares her tips and guides on how to start you additive-free process at home. Apart from that, Janina also walks us through her additive-free journey and how these changes made a big difference in her children's behavior. Tune in to know more about Janina and her start to the additive-free trip.

What convinced Janina to go additive free? For her family and her wellness, Janina and her husband already started looking at different kinds of diets. But what convinced Janina further into going additive-free is the changes in her skin that she's noticed. Her skin was in terrible shape for her age. She thought it was just hormonal, but that wasn't the root of it. She then started looking at the food they eat and how these food intakes affected their children.

How did her course go? "It can seem very daunting at the beginning but once you learn it, it sort of sticks." In the house, going additive-free is super easy — the tricky part for Janina and her family is when they go out and choose where to eat. No start is perfect, and one thing to be reminded of is that life gets in the way and the critical part is to not make a huge deal out of it.

She attests that paying a little bit more for the quality of the food you eat is so much worth it than spending the money going to a doctor for health issues. Her advice to people starting out the additive-free lifestyle is to take it slowly, and the power to change your life is in your hands.

Resources Register and SAVE on Early Bird for our August round of Additive Free Made Easy www.additivefreelifestyle.com/afme Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/additivefreelifestyle/?ref=br_rs Additive Free Lifestyle Chat Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/additivefreelifestyle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/additivefreelifestyle/

We get a lot of questions about how to use essential oils. Some people don’t know what they’re for, and some people don’t know what to do with them once they have it. So, in this episode, we will walk you through some of the best ways to use essential oils, and other ways we’ve used low tox products everyday.

We're sure that after you listen to this episode you will see how easy it is to incorporate low-tox simple swaps into your daily lives.

If you want to join our doTERRA team where you will receive lots of ongoing support to help you maximise your doTERRA membership, then head HERE.

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

We cannot stress the importance of listening to this episode enough... we think everyone needs to hear it!

We talk to Benedict Freudenmann, Clinical Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Practitioner from Learn to Nourish.

In this episode we dive deep into gut health. A topic that has always seemed to complex to understand, but thankfully Benedict explains it all in easy to understand terms.

We cover:

1. What is gut health?
2. What can impact gut health
3. The gut / brain connection
4. Managing stress
5. Common symptoms of gut health problems
6. And more!

So pop those headphones on and have a listen.

For a more indepth look into this episode, head on over to our show notes HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we uncover the truth about our food with the inspiring Vani Hari from Food Babe.

We’ve totally got a fan crush interviewing Vani today! We have been wanting to interview her for a long time, so we are so excited to bring you this episode. We hope you get as much out of it as we did.

Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, a New York Times best-selling author, and was named one of the “Most Influential People On The Internet” by Time Magazine in 2015. Vani started FoodBabe.com to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. The success of her writing and investigative work can be seen in the way food companies react to her uncanny ability to find and expose the truth.

Vani has influenced how major food giants like Kraft, General Mills, Subway, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks create their products, steering them towards more healthful policies.

Topics discussed:

1. How it all began
2. The Food Babe Way – released in 2015
3. Campaigns sparking change
4. Incorrect assumptions that consumers can make
5. Making companies accountable
6. Feeding You Lies – released in 2019
7. How do you handle criticism from mums and the general public?
8. Flavours v natural flavours
9. The sinister lies we get fed every day
10. Where can you find Vani Hari?

Links and Resources: • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • To check out Vani’s website go to FoodBabe.com • To register for the next round of Additive-Free Made Easy head here

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Kym is one of those rare souls, who openly bares her struggles of being diagnosed with a chronic disease, and her inability to fall pregnant due to fertility issues. Through that soul baring process, Kym has been changing the lives of many other women, through the invaluable knowledge she has gained along the way. We have been so intrigued by her story, and totally blown away with how much she has accomplished along the way. In this episode, we hear all about the heartbreak she has been through but also the incredible power of controlling her chronic disease through natural approaches, and eventually falling pregnant and giving birth to a beautiful baby boy.

As a kid, Kym recalls how she was constantly sick. Her leading medical problem was that she always seemed to have irregular periods. She didn’t know it at the time but she was actually already showing symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) early on, including acne, insomnia, anxiety, depression and extra belly fat, even though she was quite active.

When she got married at around 30, her attempts to fall pregnant didn’t quite go to plan. It was around this time that Kym was diagnosed with PCOS, which is becoming increasingly common with around 1 in 5 women being diagnosed with PCOS.

What we find so incredible about Kym’s journey, is her discovery that modern medicine, is not always the right path to take. In fact, she has learnt the hard way that IVF can make some women even more sick, even though it holds its many strengths in medical breakthroughs. While much of the Western World holds the view that the ‘only way’ to treat infertility is through medication and IVF, Kym is first hand proof that holistic medicine is a much gentler approach that’s certainly worth giving a go.

Links 30 day PCOS challenge: http://www.smartfertilitychoices.com/free-30-day-pcos-diet-challenge/ 3 day PCOS diet meal plan: http://www.smartfertilitychoices.com/pcos-diet-plan/ www.smartfertilitychoices.com www.beatPCOS.com

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to the lovely Nicole Bathurst from Naturally Nic.

Nicole Bathurst is a Dietician who was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago. This came as a complete shock given she had lived a healthy lifestyle. Thankfully through a regiment of treatment she was given the all clear.

At this point she drew on all her years of experience as a Dietician to help repair and rebuild her body.

Fast forward to now and she specialises in working with women who have finished their breast cancer treatment and want to find the most supportive lifestyle habits to reduce their risk of getting cancer again.

Topics discussed:

1. Becoming a Dietician
2. Nic’s journey with breast cancer
3. How does drinking alcohol impact women’s bodies?
4. Weight management and breast cancer
5. What is febfast?
6. What do you learn at Uni to become a Dietician?
7. Is eating a fully organic diet a better option?
8. What’s the deal with soy?
9. Portion Control
10. Living a healthier plant-based lifestyle
11. Where can you find Nic?
12. How do you learn more about additives and preservatives?
13. How can I meal plan and get organised?

Links and Resources: • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • To check out Nic’s website go to Naturally Nic • To register for the next round of Additive-Free Made Easy head here • To subscribe to Meals Made Easy head here • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page

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You guys know how much we love our essential oils, they have been the piece of the puzzle that has completed our additive-free lifestyles.

With that in mind, we thought we would do a little Q&A and get Tracey to answer all your questions that we have received of late.

Here's the topics we covered:

1. Why can I no longer smell my essential oils?
2. How do I clean my diffuser?
3. Should I empty the remaining liquid out of the diffuser before starting again?
4. How do I know what oils to diffuse?
5. Top, middle, and base notes of essential oils
6. Diffusing for specific issues
7. Knowing what essential oils to diffuse together
8. Can you put different blends in all your diffusers or should they all diffuse the same?

You can also check out our full show notes HERE

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo & Tracey x

When I was in the midst of creating our app I was researching the additive, Aluminium (173) and let’s just say I was blown away!

I knew as an additive it wasn’t great because I used to see it plastered all over baking powder containers in health food stores stating that they were ‘aluminium free’, and I knew that aluminium in deodorants wasn’t great either, but never in my wildest dreams did I expect it to be as bad as my research found.

I’ve read so many studies on this additive and let me just say that in my humble opinion it should be banned as an additive and should NEVER be allowed to go in our body or on our body!

For the full show notes of this episode including:

1. Where you'll find aluminium
2. How it can affect you
3. What to be careful of
4. How to avoid it
5. And more

Check out our full show notes at: Podcast Episode 186

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo (& Tracey) x

In today’s episode of the whole circle podcast, we are taking you through our three favourite essential oils to spring clean your entire home. So if you are into spring cleaning, then you’ll surely love this episode!

Did you know:

• Most household cleaners contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals can cause an array of medical issues and have been linked to cancer, asthma and more.
• What we tip down our drains goes into our waterways. This kills marine life, pollutes our waterways and in some cases has catastrophic effects on the fish supplies…
• Children are often more susceptible to chemical exposure from cleaning products than adults.
• According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside a typical home is 200–500 percent more polluted than the air outside mainly due to toxic

So in this episode we get to teach you how to spring clean on a budget using only three amazing essential oils Lemon, Wild Orange & Peppermint. That’s right only three and these oils are affordable yet will give you that nice,fresh clean totally naturally.

These essential oil bottles are really quite cheap, you don't need a lot so a little of this stuff goes a long long way and you can use these in many many different ways. The best part though is that you've cleaned your whole house 100% natural without any chemical spray without any need to be concerned about what you're using and breathing in.

Links and Resources:

• If you would like to learn more about doTERRA Essential Oils (and how to save 25% on each order) please head over to the Essential Oils tab by clicking here!  OR
• Send us an email at info@additivefreelifestyle.com
• Join our group Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle * Follow us on Instagram 

In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we fill you in on our super exciting announcement!

We are so excited to be able to fill you guys in on something that for us has happened relatively quickly but something which needed to happen…..drum roll…….lol

We are relocating our warehouse from Queensland to Hobart!!!

For those of you that are new to our podcast show or Additive-Free Lifestyle, we have an online store at www.additivefreelifestyle.com which stocks over 400 additive-free products and it is how our business all started. We started with one little product which were the Sinchies Reusable Pouches, which by the way, we are going to get back in stock, so can’t wait for that!

Questions Answered:

1. Our amazing additive-free product range
2. Parabens
3. Sodium Benzoate
4. Annatto (160b) 5.Artificial Fragrance
5. Phthalates
6. Phenoxyethanol
7. Artificial Food Colours/Dyes
8. Warehouse relocation
9. Disneyland

Links and Resources • If you would like to register for the next round of Additive Free Made Easy head here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • To shop in our store head on over to www.additivefreelifestyle.com • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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We are so excited for you guys to listen to this episode.

We learned all about Jon Whelan and his mission, after watching his amazing Netflix documentary, Stink!

It is all about artificial fragrance (something you guys may know we are totally against), and how this impacted his family’s life. It will blow your mind with how corrupt the fragrance industry is and how our health is just a pawn in the game of big companies within the industry.

If you haven’t watched it, then we highly recommend you and your whole family check it out asap! Well after you have listened to this episode of course

Topics covered in this episode:

1. Artificial fragrance industry in Australia versus the rest of the world.
2. Who is Jon Whelan and how did he come to make the doco, Stink!
3. Lab testing the pyjamas.
4. Different kinds of smell.
5. What does it take to make a fragrance?
6. How is it that the regulating authorities don’t care about us enough to stop this from happening?
7. Chemical Industry.
8. Change is afoot.
9. Our senses are inundated with odours.
10. It’s not just food we have to be mindful of.
11. What can we do to reduce our fragrance exposure?
12. Smell is our most powerful sense.
13. It all comes down to choice.

Please HELP us!

We would LOVE IT if you guys could share this episode around and subscribe to our show. It is an extremely important issue that we need to get to the masses to make people aware of the scary facts of the fragrance industry and how we can avoid this kind of repeated exposure which is having dire affects to our health.

Where can we find Jon?

Jon is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram - to find him just search 'Stink Movie'.

If you want to watch the documentary on Netflix, then just search 'Stink Movie'. It’s awesome! We’ll keep saying it over and over…PLEASE WATCH IT!

Sadly, many of us have been touched deeply by the sensitive topic of suicide. It’s becoming more and more common to know of someone in our immediate circle, who has lost a loved one to suicide. Today we are talking with Mitch, who is making a huge difference right here in Australia, in raising awareness for mental health.

Making a huge difference in the community in preventing suicide rates While Mitch admits it’s difficult to gauge the difference that he’s making in the community, and how many lives he’s truly impacting, he knows his strong message is serving well. He is constantly receiving messages of gratitude from his talks in school, and even being stopped in the street by parents acknowledging the amazing work that he’s doing.

From all the positive feedback, he knows that his talks have allowed children to open up about issues, that they may not have otherwise brought up with their parents. Talk about powerful stuff! It’s all the feedback that keeps Mitch’s fire alive, and helps him to jump out in the bed in the morning, even though it’s tough some days for him to talk about. He sees his personal experience as having the ability to change lives for the better.

Mitch just wants everyone to know that if you’ve been touched by suicide, that it’s never anybody’s fault. In the end, it’s the decision of the person that takes their life. All we can do is contribute along the way in a positive and influential manner. The more we can break down barriers, share, laugh and have fun together, the less suicides we will see.

If you or a loved one are dealing with suicide in the family, please contact Lifeline for assistance on 13 11 14

Resources

Albie House fortnightly bereavement group in Tasmania Australian of the Year 2017 Speak Up!

Alissa’s passion for kid’s health and hidden ingredients is clear to see, and in this episode we hear all about Alissa’s journey into creating her own beautiful chemical-free, organic company.

With multiple degree changes, Alissa has a colourful background in naturopathy, nutrition and complimentary medicine but her passion for her products came from simply being a mum! She’s a fierce believer that we’re not just what we eat, but we’re also what we absorb. She shares her views on all the chemicals found in lotions and everyday bathroom products that are increasing kid’s toxic loads straight from birth.

Alissa gives us a rundown on the gentle, organic ingredients featuring in her top products. Without naming and shaming mainstream market products, we cringe over the shocking ingredients that you might be using every day on your children’s skin. We also hear about packaging, such as using plastic for natural products and why it’s worth using glass, both for your health and for the environment. 

We hear about the challenges around the many laws of manufacturing sunscreen, chemicals that are linked to cancer and the journey Alissa has been on in creating (and soon to be launching!) her very own sunscreen range.

Links & Resources

Coupon Code: 15% discount for entire product range- use code “SISTER”

Website: https://123nourishme.com.au/

Facebook @123nourishme

Instagram @123nourishme

Sistermixn Facebook/Insta

www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood/

www.instagram.com/sistermixin/

Additive free made easy: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Over the next few weeks, you’re going to hear some amazing stories from our listeners on their own personal additive free journeys. These stories are life changing, so get prepared to be inspired!

In this episode we are interviewing Natalie, a soon-to-be mum, who completed our June round of the Additive Free Made Easy E-Course. We hear about what inspired her to join, including how she crossed paths with a medical expert who introduced her to additives and preservatives, and the link to her medical conditions. This was a breakthrough after finding no relief through multiple doctor appointments and medication. With a little one on the way, she dove deep into understanding the food she’s putting into her body.

If you’re currently looking for solutions to any of your medical conditions, then Natalie will inspire you that little bit more to explore the types of foods that are in your diet, and how that might be affecting your symptoms. This is also a great episode to listen to if you’re also at the beginning of your additive free journey. Natalie gives a great count on how her food bill has changed, and how costs have balanced out through our Additive Free course tips.

Links & Resources

Meals made Easy: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/

Additive Free Made Easy-Registrations now open! www.additivefreemadeeasy.com

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Taryn Brumfitt about body image and embracing you.

We have been fans of Taryn Brumfitt and her positive body image message for quite some time now.  We’re sure you will get as much out of this episode as we have, and we hope you can get involved to support the cause.  Check it all out below.

Topics covered:

1. Who is Taryn Brumfitt?
2. Embrace The Film
3. Embrace You
4. Taking care of yourself
5. Embrace Kids
6. What can you do at home to help your kids embrace their bodies right now?
7. Donate
8. Where can you find Taryn?

If you are able to spare some money then please, pretty please consider donating to Taryn’s Running For Embrace Kids Documentary GoFundMe campaign.  We have kicked things off with a $200 donation.

Every little bit counts and think of the massive impact this documentary, to be rolled out as a free resource in schools, will have on our younger generation.

Together we can make a massive difference!

Podcast Review

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This episode of The Whole Circle is totally dedicated to going through our tip five additives to avoid.

They are the ones you are likely to encounter the most in our everyday food life.

In this episode we go into detail about these additives:

• Preservative 282
• Annatto 160b
• Sulphites 220
• Caramel colour 150c
• MSG 621

Jo & Tracey

In this episode we speak with Jenni Madison about all things coconut!

We're taken into her amazing journey to Thailand as she discusses how coconut oil helped cure her chronic digestive issues, chronic yeast infection and frustrating eczema. All of which came about as a result of stress and poor food choices. She now educates others on the healing properties of coconut oil.

We learn about the transformational powers of coconut and the unique extraction methods to get the most out of the healing powers of this oil. Jenni breaks down the properties of common oils we use every day in the kitchen, in particular saturated fats. She addresses our common concerns of adding too much saturated fat into our diet and how the media have mislead us into believing all saturated fats are bad.

We find out why ancient cultures have used coconut oil for its healing properties. We also discuss the replenishing effects of using coconut oil topically to rebuild, nourish and hydrate the skin's natural immune system. Jenni discusses how diet affects the level in which our skin burns in the sun and the importance of detoxing to improve your health.

We truly learn about why coconut oil has been "splashed" all over social media and just how good it is for us!

Links & Resources

Website: www.coconutmagic.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/coconutmagic Books: www.coconutmagic.com/books-dvds/ Discount Code for 10% off all products: "Sister10" (limited time only)

Taneall shares with us her heartwarming story of how her life was absolutely ruled by her son Jordy’s extreme moods.

After much denial, she finally followed her gut feeling and sought help, where his was diagnosed with OCD, ADHD and ODD. We learn the characteristics of each of these disorders.

She believed her children’s diets were not that bad, but reviewed their staple foods and decided to walk down the path of additive and preservative free. She signed up for our E-Course on Christmas day, after yet another mood meltdown from her son.

Taneall takes us through the transformations that she experienced, including taking her son off his medication and the huge positive behavioural differences she witnessed. We discuss how doctors are not wrong in any way, but that there are certainly alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs for life.

Links & Resources

Online E-Course: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Learn all about Emma Warner's journey to an additive-free lifestyle and how it has impacted her.

In this episode of The Whole Circle we delve into our top five tips to living additive free. They are easy and anyone can do it, we promise:

1. Start out slow
2. Don't expect you will know everything
3. Join a like minded community
4. Get your partners and family involved

5. dontstressit

Jo & Tracey x

Very few people know that toxins exist, not just in the foods we eat, but also in the clothes that we wear. Imagine the toxins being on you, for hours, everyday. Especially if you are sweating, when your pores are open. So in this episode, we aim to spread awareness about this matter and discuss the toxic chemicals to look out for in activewear with Kylie Anderson, Director at FOHER Co.

In this episode we dive into:

1. What to look for in garments
2. Chemicals found in cheap clothing and fast fashion
3. Better activewear garment choices

For the full show notes head on over to https://additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast230/

Jo & Tracey x

Sara has a clear passion in helping to inspire women and in particular new mums to create greatness in all areas of their lives.

We met Sara in the Philippines and felt an instant connection with her. She runs an academy titled Shameless Mom Academy where she features her own podcast show. She is also the owner of Sync Fitness Boot Camp and Transformation Centre in Seattle.

Sara was blown away with the struggles that came with motherhood. She felt she completely lost her identity and knew there had to be another way. When she found her feet, she wanted to dedicate her focus to helping other women, who were either new to motherhood, or any woman that might need help, to transform into becoming the best version of themselves.

We talk about the physical challenges that come after giving birth, including a complete change in priorities and workout regimes. We also touch on the social expectations and pressures that are placed on new mums and how they are simply unrealistic.

We look into the importance of self-love and self-care, including the mindset around losing weight. We also discuss the ethical problems that come with particular companies in the fitness industry, including the type of weight loss packages that 'shame' new mums into buying their products.

Do you find yourself following fitness inspo on Instagram? We talk about why this could actually be bringing you down and provide more empowering ways in which you can replace this habit.

When you’re a new mum, any kind of movement can make you feel strong and powerful and Sara fills us in on all the reasons why!

Links & Resources

Websites: The Shameless Mom Acadamy Sync Fitness: syncfitness.com/ Subscribe to iTunes and Stitcher Online Fitness: FitHealthyMoms.com

In this episode we are speaking with Mike Vardy who is dedicated to helping people to do more of what they actually want to be doing in their lives, using simple and flexible techniques. If you’re after more freedom and time then you’re going to pick up on a lot of tips from Mike on how to shuffle your current schedule and get ahead.

We learn about setting boundaries for yourself both in your work life and your personal life and how to truly follow your energy levels. Mike shares ideas on making forward progress and in particular how to isolate particular days for tasks, especially if you’re juggling looking after your kids. You’ll love the tips that will increase your kid’s productivity in completing homework on time, helping with chores around the house and also when they can indulge in free time.

Would you describe yourself as a procrastinator? We find out how procrastination actually has value! And for those that are trying to simply be more organised, you’ll pick up plenty of advice on training yourself to plan ahead.

Links & Resources

Website: productivityist.com Podcast: productivityist.com/category/podcast/

Today we are lucky to have Paul on the show who has been a financial planner for over 15 years. He is a father to two boys and recently started a podcast Financial Autonomy as he recognised a need for advice around every day financial challenges.

If you’re thinking about starting a family, we talk about an abundance of topics that may not have even crossed your mind until this point. We ask Paul about what it truly means to be financially strong and having a handle on your cash flow before your baby arrives.

We chat about the best time to narrow down to living off one wage and private health vs the public system when it comes to the birth. We talk about the many government benefits that are set up to help you out such as paid parental leave, family tax benefits, newborn payments and childcare rebates.

We discuss our personal experiences on getting caught up in buying the best and newest prams, cots and high chairs and sneaky ways that marketers in the baby industry play on your vulnerabilities as a new parent.

This podcast focuses predominately on ways to financially make it through the first 12 months of your newborn arriving home, rather than overwhelming yourself thinking about years down the track.

Links & Resources

Website: http://financialautonomy.com.au/ Financial Autonomy Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-autonomy/id1248168458?mt=2

This episode was so exciting for us. It’s no secret how much we love our doTERRA essential oils and speaking to Dr Eric Z today was such a thrill. He is so knowledgeable on all things oils and health and wellness, so to be able to pick his brain today was amazing!

Who is Dr Eric Z?

Eric Zielinski, D.C. is a Doctor of Chiropractic and public health researcher who specializes in Aromatherapy and Biblical Health. A pioneer in the natural living space. Dr. Z is the author of the International Bestselling books The Healing Power of Essential Oils & The Essential Oils Diet, Executive Producer of The Hope for Breast Cancer documentary and creator of the Essential Oils for Abundant Living Masterclass. With his wife, Sabrina (Mama Z) he founded NaturalLivingFamily.com in 2014, which become the most visited website devoted to Bible health and non-branded essential oil education in the world.

Topics we cover:

1. Convenience to the detriment of our health
2. Where do you think Chemists get the chemical structures from when they create a new drug?
3. Hints and tips on essential oils
4. Creating healthy habits for life
5. Tips to low-tox your home
6. Oils ain’t oils
7. doTERRA Essential Oils
8. Want your own oils?
9. What do you get if you join our doTERRA team?

Links and Resources recap • Check out Dr Z’s Natural Living Family >>> here • Grab a copy of Dr Z’s books >>> here • Check out Dr Z on Facebook >>> here • Check out Dr Z on Instagram >>> https://www.instagram.com/drericz/

Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast >>> here

In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Briony Kennedy from Adorn Cosmetics.

Cosmetics and body care products are a hot topic because people sure are passionate about not only brands they use but what they put on their skin, and with very good reason. With that in mind, today we’re talking to Briony Kennedy who is the founder of Adorn Cosmetics about why she decided to create her own natural organic brand and why it’s so important to know what we are putting on our skin.

Topics discussed:

1. Adorn refill program
2. Adorn sample program
3. First Adorn products ever released
4. Ingredients such as airless packaging, Talc, Bismuth Oxychloride, clay, artificial colours and fragrance
5. Labelling Laws
6. Briony, Tracey and Jo's all-time fave Adorn products.

Thanks so much to Briony Kennedy from Adorn Cosmetics for sharing all her wisdom with us. We cannot recommend this brand highly enough. You guys know how strict we are regarding the products we stock and we absolutely love this range We’re sure you’ll see Tracey continuing to rave about it over on our Facebook and Instagram pages, so check that out.

Links and Resources • If you want to purchase any of the Adorn range, then head here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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This may very well be a touchy subject so… #dontshootthemessenger

There are lots of artificial sweeteners that are used as food additives, but today we are mainly focusing on Apartame 951 because it is a really common additive found in food, beverages, gums and more.

After conducting extensive research into this additive when we added it to our Additive-Free Lifestyle app, not only can we not believe that it is still used, but we also cannot understand how it’s not banned!

Here's the topics we covered:

1. What are artificial sweeteners?
2. Hot tip for allergy sufferers
3. The sugars we prefer to use
4. What is aspartame?
5. Where can it be found?
6. What are the possible reactions to aspartame?
7. How you can avoid it
8. What you can swap to instead
9. How to get family members on board

You can also check out our full show notes HERE.

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo & Tracey x

It has been a crazy year since we relaunched our podcast show with so many great episodes to go back and listen to!

We wanted to let you know that we are putting the show on pause for a while.

We have so many wonderful things in the pipeline here at Additive-Free Lifestyle HQ and in order to dedicate the amount of time needed to make these the best they can be, something needs to give because there's only so much of us to go around.

We've got our signature program, Additive-Free Made Easy coming back bigger and better than ever soon (gosh we can't to release this because we know it will help soooo many families).  Here's where you can get on the waitlist to be notified when it's released.

We're also focusing on getting our Additive-Free Lifestyle app into as many homes as possible.  This app really is a game changer when shopping for additive-free products.  It literally scans any ingredient label and tells you what's inside, giving you important additive information so that you can make an empowered decision about what goes into your trolley.

The good news is this isn't the last episode, we have one more coming up next week: "Gut Health Simplified – An Episode Everyone Needs to Hear" which we recorded with Clinical Nutritionist, Benedict Freudenmann.  This episode is a must-listen for EVERYONE... so stay tuned because this final one will be EPIC!

For more great additive info, feel free to search the wealth of info on our website, listen to all our past 230 podcast episodes, and all the great info on our socials: Facebook Instagram YouTube

And to stay up to date with all the happenings at Additive-Free Lifestyle, join our mailing list HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

Jo was privileged when this amazing mum agreed to share her story with us. Tara is a mum of two boys that both suffer from allergies, including anaphylaxis to multiple foods. She tells her inspirational story about her son’s severe reaction to an asthma medication that has made media headlines recently. She walks us through the long two years it took for him to fully recover.

Always putting her children’s health first, Tara wanted to improve her family’s overall wellbeing and decided to start the Additive Free Made Easy online course that we offer.

The behavourial differences Tara noticed since the beginning of the course have been life changing. We’re filled in on specific changes she has made in order to live preservative free and what she has learnt along the way.

Tara fills us in on the challenges of sourcing additive and preservative free when living in a rural area and what alternatives are available including shopping online.

Links & Resources

Online E-Course: http://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

You have nothing to lose, but everything to gain. Don't wait any longer and register for this life changing course right now!

Cleaning is not exactly something everyone has on the top of their list of favourite things to do, however many of us will agree that we do love to have a clean house. If you have kids, then you’ll know all too well the challenges of never ending housekeeping! In this episode, you’ll learn a whole lot of ways you can implement essential oils into your cleaning routine for a more enjoyable experience.

Our modern day cleaning products are jam packed with harmful chemicals (not to mention they are expensive). Let us share all the implications of using these products, including the bigger environmental perspective. We'll walk you through our top five alternative cleaning products we make by using essential oils.

From old wives’ cleaning methods to modern day tricks, combining essential oils with natural agents such as bi-carb, coconut oil or lemon, you won’t look back to toxic commercial cleaning products, after you realise what you’ve been missing out on all along!

You’ll learn all the benefits of swapping to essential oils, and you’ll be surprised by some not-so-well-known essential oils and their many uses throughout the home.

In this podcast, we go into depth, not just about cleaning tips, but also on which essential oils are great for repelling common household bugs, deodorising dishwashers and freshening up fabrics. There’s no doubt about it, you’ll be hearing a lifetime of amazing advice for keeping your house toxic free!

Links & Resources

Essential Oil Blog Posts

https://www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils-doterra/ https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-bathroom-soft-scrub https://www.sistermixin.com/our-top-five-essential-oils-for-cleaning-40-ways/

Our Sistermixin oily tribe

https://www.facebook.com/groups/814406098658487/ https://www.sistermixin.com/instructions

Sistermixin Facebook/Instagram

https://www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood/ https://www.instagram.com/sistermixin/

We absolutely love Australia Day, as it’s a big social day on our calendars. Of course growing up, we always knew this day to be full of backyard cricket, trips to the beach and lots of laughs with friends and family. Like many, as you get a bit older, you discover the addition of alcohol and parties to fuel the fun. With Australia Day upon us, we want to dedicate this podcast to all the ways you can do your best to stay additive and preservative free, on this big day of celebration and other parties you might attend throughout the year.

You can still have fun, enjoy in the festivities and be additive-free, without feeling like crap the next day, or even a few hours later. Nobody likes a hangover, especially in the heat of summer! With that in mind, there’s still plenty of ways to let your hair down but still feel human the next day.

Better snack options How to have a healthier BBQ Bottled water over fizzy drinks Try a preservative-free beer or pure alcohol

Links and Resources:

Meals Made Easy: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Additive Free Made Easy E-Course still open for registration until 4 February 2018! https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk with Dr Mariza Snyder all about how to balance your hormones the natural way.

Who is Dr Mariza Snyder?

Dr. Mariza [mah-REE-suh] is an women’s hormone doctor, functional practitioner, educator, Amazon best-selling author, wife, and Wellness Advocate. She is passionate about helping people to become more empowered with simple healthy habits. She loves to empower women and their families to feel and live their best lives through plant-based, whole-food nutrition, essential oils, easy-to-follow habits, and mood-boosting remedies.

Topics discussed:

1. Dr Mariza’s story in a nutshell
2. What do hormones do in our bodies?
3. What are some common reasons for our hormones to become imbalanced?
4. Essential oils for hormones
5. Essential oils for menstruation
6. Are essential oils still useful if you’re taking the pill?
7. How can aromatic use of essential oils help our hormones?
8. Can you diffuse hormone supporting oils around children?
9. The Essential Oils Hormone Solution Book

Where else can you find Dr Mariza and her amazing books? Books: https://www.drmariza.com/books/ Website: https://www.drmariza.com/ Podcast: https://www.drmariza.com/podcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariza/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarizasnyder

Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here

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One of the major problems with food these days, is the need for food companies to dramatically increase shelf life. One of the most common preservatives found in these products is preservative 220. In this episode we dive deep into discussions on the common preservative 220 – you will be shocked just how many foods contain it.

Sulfur dioxide, or preservative 220, is linked to some pretty terrible side effects. And guess what? You’re likely to be eating far more of this preservative than you know

This preservative is commonly found in:

processed meat, poultry and game products chicken loaf, frankfurters, salami, devon and manufactured hams, sausages and sausage meat, sausage rissoles, chipolatas, dried fruit fruit juice wine coconut products and so much more Numerous studies show that this preservative may have the following effects on your health:

Neurological effects and behavioural changes Disturbance of blood circulation Heart damage Effects on eyes and eyesight Reproductive failure Damage to immune systems Stomach and gastrointestinal disorder Damage to liver and kidney functions Hearing defects Disturbance of the hormonal metabolism Dermatological effects Respiratory issues (including asthma) Making simple swaps and better options can really help us avoid these disgusting effects. Most of the time it is just about making super simple switches and choosing different brands. It is so easy once you know what to look out for.

Have a listen to the podcast recording to find out a whole lot more on this topic.

Links & Resources

Additive Free Made Easy E-Course: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

7 day Additive Free Challenge: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/7daybooklet/

Today we chat to Tash from "Healthy you Happy me" who discusses why true health goes deeper than simply just the food we put into our bodies. She has gone from a life as a professional singer to following her secondary passion of life coaching, health and wellbeing.

She is driven and intrigued by the colorful life paths her clients take and brings a gentle approach to ensuring they meet the truest desires of their hearts. With a unique birds eye view, Tash loves to dissect what's important in each of her client's life and what's not. She also loves to focus on the creative pursuits of individuals, being a reliable mentor, shoulder to lean on and driving force behind our own inner pursuits.

We get down to earth and chat about why the answers always lie in our gut feelings, especially as women with our inbuilt navigation systems that we so often ignore- aka our intuition!

Tash describes why it's oh-so-important to truly take ownership of your life, giving yourself permission to simply say "no" to some things and to not feel guilty or selfish about it (great tips for busy mums!).

We also delve into what simple, manageable steps you can take when life seems to just be handing you lemons or when you feel stuck unable to move forward with your life.

Links and resources

Website: www.healthyyouhappyme.com

If you've loved this episode, please leave us a review. We'd love to know what you thought. Make sure to subscribe (on iTunes or Stitcher), so you never miss an episode (we know you don't want to miss out!). Have a great week.

We are back and chatting with Georgia Lienemann who featured in episode 108, where we spoke about reducing food waste by consuming all of the parts that make up an animal, including brains, hearts and livers! While we candidly admit that we haven’t yet implemented offal into our diet, the idea is well and truly etched in our minds. This episode will certainly add a few more ideas to your memory banks, where again we are hearing some incredible tips on how to reduce household food waste.

It’s a bit of a crime to be throwing away so many food items, where you can truly reap in all the health benefits of many of their offcuts, and save the environment at the same time. With this awareness, each and every one of us can very easily play our part in cutting down on overall food wastage.  Remember, any mind-set that you adapt about reducing your food wastage is passed down to your children and that’s a powerful thing. If we don’t raise our children to be a little conservative, they would grow up with the mind-set of being able to waste things, just because they can!

Resources: Registration is now open for our next round of Additive Free Made Easy!  https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ Ep 108 Nose to Tail Nutrition: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast108/ Top tips to avoid food waste: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast111/ Milkwood apple scrap vinegar: https://www.milkwood.net/2016/04/26/apple-cider-vinegar/ Corn silk tea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5uiheCH01c The dirty dozen: https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/03/19/the-dirty-dozen-and-clean-15-fruits-and-veggies-you-need-to_a_21902784/ Watermelon rind pickle: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/watermelon-rind-pickle/25da2303-7314-47dd-bbac-bcfc29f2d8b8

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we give you the downlow on all our best water saving tips.

We’re coming at you this week with a short and snappy episode which you can consume in a teeny bite-sized chunk!

When we recorded this podcast it was hot, dry and in some parts of our state of Tasmania are in Stage 3 water restrictions. The irony is when this podcast is released (14 February 2020), the northern states of Australia, especially Queensland and New South Wales, are experiencing horrendous flooding. Having just come off the back of unprecedented bushfires which took a massive toll on lives, wildlife and properties. We really are country is severe extremes!

Even with all this excess water around at the moment, it is still incredibly important to be water conscious and to conserve as much water as we can, because our country needs it!

Here are our best water saving tips:

Topics discussed:

1. Bucket in your shower or under taps
2. Switch your water using appliances over to eco-friendly mode
3. Turn the tap off when brushing your teeth
4. Put a timer in your shower
5. Reuse water leftover in water bottles
6. Repair any and all leaks around the house
7. Clean your outdoor areas with a broom instead
8. Turn your evaporative cooler off
9. Air purifier and condensing dryer
10. Manually water the lawns
11. Wash your car on the lawn
12. Install flow restrictors and aerators
13. Limit the number of baths you have
14. Don’t flush the toilet as often

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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, Shane is interviewing Jo and Tracey as they answer all your listener questions. It’s going to be a fun ride!

Questions Answered:

1. What has been your greatest highlight/achievement in Sistermixin’ and Additive-Free Lifestyle to date?
2. What are your go-to oils and why?
3. If you had the opportunity to meet anyone in the health and wellness industry, who would it be and why?
4. When you lost everything how close were you to giving it all away?
5. How do you cope with moody and fussy teenagers?
6. What guidance would you give to someone wanting to start using doTERRA Essential Oils and what path would you guide them down?
7. What sort of support is out there for someone wanting to start with essential oils?
8. What are the best things you can do to improve lives from an additive perspective?
9. What motivates you and drives you to do what you do?
10. How did you cope with having no control, or very little control, in the food over in America?
11. What tips can you give other entrepreneurs or business people to be able to grow your business to be the source of family income and to integrate partners into the business?

Links and Resources

• If you would like to register for the next round of Additive Free Made Easy head here
• We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast [here]
• Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page
• Follow us on Instagram 
• Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group
• Additive Free Lifestyle Oily Tribe

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"Kids are the biggest imitators, be someone great to imitate"

Maddie is a true Italian- if she isn't in the kitchen you'll probably find her watching a cooking show, reading a cooking book or talking to somebody about food. Food is undoubtedly one of her greatest passions. Maddie went through the tragedy of losing her mum to cancer at just 13 years old and since this heartbreaking and transformational time in her life, she has a strong focus on non-material things. She also recently lost all of her possessions to a house fire, however nothing could ever put out her "burning" desire to teach people how to cook. Maddie launched her cooking business "Kids Say Yum" and sought nutritional training to help educate her clients in maintaining healthy food habits.

One of the driving forces behind Maddie's passion is the belief that food is the one thing that connects everybody together regardless of race or religion. She views meal times as a way to bring families together and shares with us ideas on how to strengthen and prioritise this valuable time spent together. We also discuss ways to create a "culture" around meal time and why it's important to embed this practice into your children's life early on.

As with most parents, there's often a struggle to find ways in which to get children to "eat their greens". Maddie's approach is to make meal time fun by teaching her kids the origin of the food or making funny faces out of the food. Generally, Maddie looks at ways to build curiosity and connection with food.

Links and resources

Websites: www.maddierace.com.au and www.kidssayyum.com.au

Facebook: Maddie Race Health & Wellness (includes smoothie challenges and more)

Instagram: Maddie Race Health & Wellness

If you want some tips that we implement to help us save money in the kitchen, then this is the episode for you!

We're not going to lie though as it will involve getting back in the kitchen, but never fear, it won't be as time consuming as you may think.

We dive into:

1. Meal planning
2. Batch and bulk cooking
3. Get everyone involved in the kitchen
4. Mindset tips to flip the switch to help you get back in the kitchen
5. Habit stacking to maximise your time

Plus lots more!

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

That’s our topic for today because we have put ourselves second for so long and that has to change!

In this episode of The Whole Circle we share tips on how you can take care of yourself more. Whether you’re a single parent or are just feeling so stressed with managing the house and doing all the other things mommies do, this podcast episode is for you.

Here are some tips we talked about in the podcast:

1. Take a quick break. 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or half an hour, whatever works for you, take the break and give yourself the permission to do so.
2. We talked about getting fit in a previous podcast episode and we’re saying it again here simply because exercise works wonders not just on your physical health but also on your mental health!
3. Join or build a community who will help you do some of the taxing chores of being a mother, like babysitting. Don’t feel guilty asking for help. You need it.
4. Alone Time. Go shopping alone, read a book, just do something you love and do it in solitude.
5. Practices like meditation and yoga can have an amazing effect to your life as a mother. We’ve tried both and we’re feeling their benefits. Try doing a guided meditation through a podcast or join a yoga class near you and see if it makes a difference

If you come second you’re teaching everyone around you that you come second. We know you love your families, we love ours, but if we don’t prioritise ourselves, just every now and then, we won’t be the best mommies we can be!

Do you have any pointers about tackling mommy guilt and self-care? Reach out to us and share your thoughts, leave a comment below, we would love some new ideas!

If you've loved this episode, please leave us a review. We'd love to know what you thought. Make sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode (we know you don't want to miss out!). Have a great week.

After we aired episode 220: FAQ - Freezing Food: Our How-To’s In Bulk Cooking, we had lots of questions come in about the best practices for freezing food.

So... in this episode we dive a bit deeper and give you all our hints and tips regarding what foods we freeze, how we defrost them, and how we maximise our freezer usage so as not to waste any food!

We even cover what the current safety guidelines are regarding freezing food to ensure you are doing it properly.

If you want to check out the show notes, then head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

We talk to John Ogilvie, owner of Byron Yoga Center, who discusses yoga's transformative power and potential for stress-free living.

John Ogilvie is one of Australia’s most respected and experienced teachers and founder of Byron Yoga Centre. His journey started as an electrical contractor where he was struggling with stress.  He tried various things to help de-stress including competitive sport and eventually resorting to self-medicating with drugs and alcohol.  Through his recovery from addiction, he discovered yoga.

For over 45 years, John made yoga a regular practice. He eventually relocated to Byron Bay and opened the Byron Yoga Center. Initially, it was just a small room to run classes in, but with the support of like-minded individuals, it slowly grew into what it is today – a beautiful retreat centre spread across 30 acres.  Trust us when we say that it really is in a magical location.

We take a deep dive into all these things:

1. How beneficial yoga is for men too!
2. Different styles of yoga
3. The importance of breathing - and not just in yoga
4. Breathing techniques
5. A morning meditation sequence
6. And more!

So pop those headphones on and have a listen.

For a more indepth look into this episode - including how you can use our discount code to get 20% off your own 7-day yoga retreat, head on over to our show notes HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

We were lucky enough to meet Melissa in the Philippines at the Tropical Think Tank conference. Melissa has a passion for supporting transgender and non-binary youth in their transitions. In this podcast we dive into some fascinating topics!

With transgender becoming more and more accepted in today’s society, Melissa helps us to understand the key differences between often misunderstood abbreviations to describe sexual orientations and gender.

Melissa explains practical ways to support young children, particularly if they choose to be gay, and how you can help them solidify their identity and lead a happy life.

Ever wondered if someone is born gay? What about whether parts are completely functional post-surgery in sex changes? Melissa goes into depth to answer all of our curious questions!

Links & Resources

Email for consultations: Melissa@prideconnections.com

Online communities: PFLAG http://www.pflagwa.org.au/ Australian Transgender Support Association Queensland Inc:http://www.atsaq.com/ http://www.genderidentityaustralia.com/ Transparenthood - Experiences raising a transgender child: transparenthood.net/

In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Dr Leila Masson, Paediatrician, about all things children’s health.

Dr Leila Masson is a Sydney Paediatrician who is also trained in nutritional, environmental and breastfeeding medicine. She focuses on preventing illness in children’s bodies so that they can live their best and healthiest life.

The No. 1 thing we can do for a healthy life for our children is to give them good nutrition. This means cutting out things like:

• Packaged and processed food • Sugar • White flour

To name just a few. It is also important to ensure that our kids get enough: • Sleep • Play time • Outdoor activities

These are essential, as we cannot be healthy without them.

Topics discussed:

1. Outdoor play
2. Vitamin D
3. Get moving
4. Other things that are affecting children's health
5. Additives
6. How our bodies react to toxins
7. Preservatives
8. Children's health issues on the rise
9. Body care products
10. Anti-bacterial products

Check out Dr Leila Masson at the following: Website: https://drleilamasson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLeilaMasson/.
Clinic: Tamarama, Sydney Book: Children’s Health A to Z

Links mentioned in this episode: • If you would like to register for the next round of Additive Free Made Easy head here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we delve into the topic of nitrates and nitrites and the link between processed meats and cancer.

Sausages in bread, ham and cheese toasties, bacon and eggs on a Sunday morning … they’re all staples in a household these days. Unfortunately, deli meats are likely to have nitrates or nitrites in them.

Topics discussed:

1. What are Nitrates and Nitrites?
2. Where are they found?
3. What’s so bad about them?
4. Let’s get sciency…
5. Is there any good news?
6. Let us know

Want to know more?

Then you need to come and join us in our signature e-course Additive-Free Made Easy which is now open for early bird purchase. Our next round starts soon on 16 March. It will also never be at this low price again so register before early bird ends on 8 March to secure your spot.

You will learn information like this and soooo much more. What additives to avoid and why, scientific studies behind it, what they’re linked to, then how you can easily start living an additive-free lifestyle.

Register here: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/afme

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Every day, we expose ourselves to a wide range of toxins. These toxins can come from the food we eat, the products we use, and even the air we breathe. Over time, these toxins can build up in our bodies and have a negative impact on our health. So, in this episode, we will share four things you can do today to lower your toxic load.

We give hints, tips, and simple swaps for these toxic things:

1. Fragranced candles
2. Windex window cleaner
3. Carpet deodoriser
4. Fabric softener

Lowering your toxic load is a crucial step toward improving your overall health and well-being.

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to the Founder of Eco Tan, Sonya Driver.

Sonya was determined to support her sister, who had a cancerous growth cut from her arm, leaving a horrible scar. Still wanting to get a tan without the risk of harmful UV rays, they sought the next best thing. Sonya and her sister began getting regular spray tans together but soon became concerned about the ingredients they were constantly covering themselves with. Sonya began to research the ingredients used by many different brands, regardless of their claims. She says it only took her a few minutes to decide not to use their products anymore. After all, our skin is our largest organ, and much of what we put on it is absorbed into our bloodstream.

Sonya started buying in samples of cacao, flower essence, chamomile and all things natural and organic and started mixing batches out of her tiny kitchen in her Currumbin house.

In 2011, Eco Tan made Australian history by becoming the first and only tanning manufacturer to be certified organic by the Organic Food Chain under the Australian government.

Since Day 1, Sonya has been committed to creating a healthier, animal friendly and environmentally friendly eco range. Eco Tan is a company that is founded on authenticity and transparency, which is why our certifications are SO important.

Topics discussed:

1. It wasn’t easy to start
2. Ingredients that Sonya refuses to include in her products
3. Sonya’s Book – The Nudge – A Raw Organic Business Manual
4. Skin Compost 3-Step Skincare System

Links and Resources • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • Check out all the Eco Tan and Eco by Sonya Driver ranges here

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Do you have any idea what preservative 282 is, or where it is hidden? Do you understand the impact it has on your overall health?

Day one of this challenge is all about preservative 282, so let us share with you what this preservative is and what some of the side effects may include… we think you may be a little horrified after learning this info, but please know, there are alternatives and you don’t have to go without a household staple.

Now what is Preservative 282?

Preservative 282, or Calcium Propionate, is used to slow down the growth of mould and other micro organisms, to give food a longer shelf life.

Calcium Propionate (282) is linked to various issues such as:

sleep disturbance behavioural issues skin irritations headaches migraines stomach ulcers it is also recommended that asthmatic people should avoid this Most loaves of bread these days last at least seven days without going mouldy, which is simply not what bread is supposed to do! If your bread last for more than 24 hrs then there might be something in there that you should be avoiding.

Links & Resources

7 day Additive Free Challenge: https://www.sistermixin.com/challenge

Additive Free Made Easy E-Course: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

In this episode we are chat with Jo Smith who shares so many inspiring tips on how to live more consciously. She is trained as a holistic food coach, yoga instructor and personal trainer and lives on a beautiful island just outside of Tasmania.

Jo shares her personal story, where we quickly learn that her issues with food were extreme in her early 20’s, including her obsession with dieting and weight loss supplements. She discusses the negative health consequences that came as a result of her toxic lifestyle.

These days Jo has completely transformed herself from the inside out, she even has her own property, growing most of her own food. She absolutely loves to empower women to take charge of their health, put themselves first and overcome body image issues. Jo recognises the same toxic patterns in other women that she used to endure and helps them to nourish their bodies holistically.

We talk about how to ethically source meat and the importance of buying from local farmers that care about their livestock (right from birth to dinner plate). Jo shares tips on where to start out and specific questions to ask your local butcher. We also get pretty excited about the amazing advantages of buying ethically sourced meat in bulk.

We dive into the benefits of starting up your own local co-op and the great connections that come out of it.

This episode will truly inspire everyone listening to get out in the garden and give gardening a go, it is worth effort :)

Links & Resources

Website: naturallywellwithjo.com.au/about-jo/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/naturallywellwithjo/ The Primal Blueprint: www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/ ABC Organic Gardening Australia: www.abc.net.au/gardening/features/organic_gardener.htm

In this episode, we’re chatting with Georgia Lienemann, who is here to inspire variety in your diet, particularly from her passion of all things Nose to Tail.  If this term is new to you, it’s all about valuing and using the many different cuts of an animal. This includes the offal, which gives you a full spectrum of nutrients along with healthy fats, both often greatly diminished in traditional prime cuts of meat. But exactly what is offal we hear you ask?

Georgia: “It’s really just an umbrella term to describe everything that’s within the abdominal cavity of an animal. Think of it as the digestive organs of an animal. I know, I know! Push past your queasiness in reading that, trust me, it’s worth it for your health!”

Remember, when introducing offal into your diet, it’s all about taking baby steps and slowly desensitizing yourself to what’s in front of you. Through the continual exposure, you’ll reach a point where you won’t even think twice about making a main meal, that’s rich in brain or hearty goodness! When you begin to notice an improvement in your overall health and energy, you’ll be inspired even more to step back to your ancestor’s eating patterns.

Resources

Website: https://stirringchange.com/ Free recipes: https://stirringchange.com/freebies/ Facebook: @stirringchange What to Eat Facebook Chat Group: @stirringchangegroup Instagram: @stirringchange Nine-week online program to give you a life-long understanding of everything food: https://stirringchange.com/what-to-eat-program/ Brainy Frittata - https://stirringchange.com/2017/02/01/nose-to-tail-brains/ Hearty Bolognese - https://stirringchange.com/2016/09/15/offal-beginners-hearty-bolognese/ Bone Marrow Butter - https://stirringchange.com/2015/12/13/thermomix-recipe-healthy-marrow-butter/ Sister Mixin Bone Broth Powders:

Beef: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/beef-bone-broth-bundle/ Chicken: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/homestyle-chicken-bone-broth/

For all our mumma listeners, this episode is for you! We discuss the self-care rituals you may have had before children, but how it takes a back seat when your kids become your priority.

Stress can become an overwhelming factor when you become a parent. However, we talk about the importance of self-care and self-love and how you really need to take time out just for you. We also talk about the need to say no to the things that will only cause more stress.

It makes such a difference in your life to surround yourself with positive people. We discuss why it’s OK to break out of friendships that consistently bring you down. There’s no doubt about it, life gets busy, but we talk about the little pockets of time you can really take advantage of and dedicate solely to yourself. However you achieve your self care goals, it’s all about doing the things that make you feel better and to live life more fully.

Links & Resources

Episode 67 with Paul Benson financial planner – How to be financially ready to start a family

Financial autonomy podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-autonomy/id1248168458?mt=2

If you’ve ever had a mysterious or ongoing health issue with your pet, you’ll know just how frustrating it can be to try and get to the bottom of the problem. With pet dogs now viewed as family members within the typical Australian household, we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to pet health! And who better to speak to than animal naturopath, Ruth Hatten. In this podcast, you’re going to learn about all the foods that can dramatically improve your pet’s health, particularly if you have a dog in the family. 

Jo’s 18 month old chocolate Labrador Molly has had ongoing issues with terrible, itchy skin. After countless trips to the vet, costly steroid creams and antibiotics, this dog just couldn’t stop itching. Jo has always fed her quite a wholefood diet, with everything cooked or slow-cooked, and plenty of grains on offer. After our chat to Ruth, Jo has implemented quite a few changes and noticed some pretty impressive differences in Molly’s skin problem.

Nature intends to have dogs and cats around for a long time, so by drastically improving their diet and feeding predominately raw, you’re doing everything you can to help your pet lead a long and happy life, free from disease.

Resources

Website: https://www.ruthhatten.com/ Instagram: @ruthhatten Facebook: @healingbyruth

Managing Judgement

Over the past 50 years our food has gone from nutrient dense, home-grown food to horribly processed, bleached, stripped, glued and pulped. When you decide to eat additive free, it can be very hard for our friends and family to understand your reasoning; and this can often come across as very judgmental.

In this episode we give some great tips on managing judgement from others (and also our own judgments), especially when we refuse to eat a certain type of food which we know is detrimental to our health. We discuss ways to build your confidence about your choice to be additive free and also ways to lightly educate those that become interested in the choices you openly make about food. We talk about why it's ok to boldly say "no I don't need that food in my diet!" and the pride that comes with making that decision.

Judgement on yourself can be equally as harsh as judgement from others. When someone says something such as "you're being a bit over the top" then you might run that question again and again through your mind, but we look at ways to stay focused on your positives rather than wondering if you are in fact being over the top!

Links & Resources

• Online E-Course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com

A Step-By-Step Course Designed For Anyone Who Wants To Learn More About Additive Free Foods And How To Literally Change Your Life…

In this episode we are talking to Kylie Lowe- an energised cancer survivor and thriver. Her daughters were just 4 years old and 8 months old at the time of diagnosis of an aggressive breast cancer where she was given a 0% chance of survival without surgery. Kylie endured a mastectomy, removal of lymph nodes, a long five months of chemotherapy and five weeks of radiotherapy. The amazing thing is that she combined this treatment with the creation of her own natural treatment plan and survived the cancer.

Kylie discusses the many holistic ways she tackled cancer post-chemo including the practice of mindfulness, veganism, fasting and juicing. She is passionate about social justice, youth homelessness and healing and is a classically trained homeopath, Bowen therapist and reiki practitioner.

Following cancer, Kylie wanted to make natural therapy accessible to all and started a successful social enterprise "joining hands" which is changing the lives of homeless and vulnerable youth by providing free natural services. Some claim it's the first time they have been touched in a healthy and non-violent way.

Links & Resources

Website: www.joininghands.com.au

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/joininghandsaus

Resource website for Kylie's cancer healing plan: www.freewebs.com/kylielowefoundation/

After Jo embarked on a doTERRA 30 day challenge, we decided we should share just how much our health has benefited from these incredible supplement packs. After the challenge, Jo tells her personal story of forgetting to take her supplements for 10 days, through the stress and business of life. It wasn’t until she stopped taking them, when she realised how good she felt on them.

While we can’t promise to explain anything on a scientific level, even though everything is science backed, instead we discuss the impact of stress on our bodies, particularly on a cellular level and how these supplements can support you. If you’re constantly feeling sluggish and tired then you’ll gain some insight into why.

From metabolism to immune support, stress management, circulation and everything in between, you’ll learn how this vitality pack truly complements your health. You’ll find out how you can signup for wholesale prices and even how to receive this entire pack for free! By listening to this episode, we hope to take away the overwhelming decisions, when it comes to all the different types of supplements you should be taking, and bundle them all into the doTERRA vitality pack.

If you’re interested in a FREE dōTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack® ($153.00 AUD Retail Value), you’ve got until Aug 31 to get them for free! – Simply order an enrolling order over 100pv – Order the following month with an order over 100pv and they’ll be posted to you! check out terms and conditions here

Want to know more about the LLV? Watch Jo’s Facebook Live

Signing up wholesale with doTERRA: https://www.sistermixin.com/instructions/ The primary causes of stress with Damien Kristof : www.sistermixin.com/podcast65/ Instagram: @sistermixin Facebook page Email: info@sistermixn.com Nutrient reference values: www.nrv.gov.au/nutrients

What is sprayed on your food stays on your food,so when you eat your food it ends up in your system. This is something many of us don’t want to happen. People think going organic is difficult, or that is is really expensive, but we are here to tell you that it isn't, and anyone can eat an organic diet, with just a little bit of extra care!

In this episode, we talk about how you can start eating more organic healthy food even if you’re on a tight budget.

Here is a summary of the tips we talk about in this episode of The Whole Circle:

Tip #1: Buy in bulk

Whatever food you’re buying, if you’re buying in bulk you will definitely save money in the long run. One way to do this is to look around and join a coop. Buying through a coop can save you lots of money. If you can’t find one, start one!

Tip #2: Buy in season

When fruits and vegetables are in season they’re cheaper. Stock up, puree, freeze or preserve as much as you can.

Tip #3: Use your freezer

It's no secret that we love to freeze lots of things at Sistermixin. Keep and eye out for a secondhand freezer and use it to store all the bulk produce you have bought (or preserved).

Tip #4: Shop locally

Go to your local farmer’s market and look for organic food. Food is cheaper at the farmer’s market and you can always talk to farmers and ask them about the pesticides they use.

Tip #5: Eat great quality, nutritent dense foods

It's a fact that whole foods and healthy fats are so good for the body! Not only are they full of nutrition, they will also keep you feeling full for longer, which, in turn, saves you money. You are less likely to head to the pantry for snacks, or impulse buy when you are not even hungry.

Tip #6: Be a good neighbor

Getting to know your neighbors and sharing more will encourage a generous atmosphere. Give and you shall receive.

Tip #7: Grow your own food

You don’t need to have a green thumb to do this. Plant veggies, or some fruit trees. By growing things in pots, or your backyard, you don’t need to buy them anymore, plus you can ensure they are 100% organic.

We hope these tips will help you start eating more organic food without breaking the bank!

If you've loved this episode, please leave us a review. We'd love to know what you thought. Make sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode (we know you don't want to miss out!). Have a great week.

We are delighted to feature Maria from Roar Cordial in this episode of The Whole Circle. Maria is inspirational, full of life and one of the most giving people we have ever met.

Maria fills us in on her journey into creating her own natural cordial range. We discuss how Maria grew up in a family where food was sourced from the land, and food was just that - real food. It wasn’t until she had her first born, where she saw her daughter’s severe reaction to sulphur after consuming dried apricots. Her little body broke out in red hives and this marked the beginning of Maria's journey into additive and preservative free living.

Being a chef, she didn’t just stop at removing additives and preservatives from her family meals, but wanted to go one step further in creating her own cordial range, after realising there was no natural cordial product available on the Gold Coast. All of her delicious cordial flavours are based on high quality whole fruits and botanicals.

Let's discuss how your body goes through different responses to additives

Do you find that you used to really enjoy that smooth glass of red wine at the end of a hard work week, and now all you get is a migraine?  It’s funny how our bodies sometimes tell us that enough’s enough! Perhaps your treat would be some mouth-watering cheese and crackers, or a bowl of ice-cream, but now you get a reaction of some kind - headache, itchy skin, restlessness etc. These reactions are all consistent with eating additives and/or preservatives.

Maria talks about the many challenges she has faced in creating a natural based cordial, especially in preserving the fresh fruits so they don’t spoil.

Jo & Tracey x

We are over the moon to be recording this podcast on the very day our new website goes live. You guys are going to absolutely love all the hard work and love we’ve put into additivefreelifestyle.com, which resonates with everything that we’re now about!  

To be honest, we’re a bit sad to leave Sistermixin' behind, as it was such a massive part of our lives for a good four years. In saying that, all the sadness is totally outweighed by our excitement for our new branding. We’ve been thinking about it, and talking about it for so long, and we can’t believe it’s now a reality!

Our course we want to offer a huge THANKS to all our amazing listeners who have stuck by us, continuing to help spread our additive-free message to all your friends and family!

Now we need your help! Starting a new website means we lose all of our reviews, along with comments on recipes and shop products, that means all of your hundreds, if not thousands of positive reviews and comments have gone down the gurgler! If you could see us right now, we’re literally on our hands and knees, begging you to help us win these all back! So if you’ve loved one of our shop products, a recipe or a podcast episode, and have found that it’s made a huge change in your life, leave us a comment! Show the love, it means so much to us! To create just one recipe, it takes us a lot of time and resources, so your beautiful comments truly lift us up, and remind us why it’s worth all the late nights, weekend work and bucket loads of hard work. When we know we’re making a difference, it makes us feel amazing and helps us to forge ahead with our legacy!

Resources: NEW website: additivefreelifestyle.com www.digitallifementors.com   Episode 109 Why we’re re-branding: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast-109/ Episode 100 What Sistermixin has provided us - A Celebration https://additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast_100/

Since we began recording Sistermixin podcast, we have learnt exponential amounts of knowledge on a huge variety of topics from all the amazing people we interview. In this episode we share all the best tips that will dramatically improve your lifestyle and help you to spring out of bed in the morning!

Do you find yourself glued to your phone on social media at bedtime? Perhaps you finish watching TV and roll straight into bed. We discuss how limiting screen time at night, can dramatically improve sleep quality and stress levels,and the top habits you can pass onto your kids.

We discuss all the benefits of starting a food diary linking the type of food you eat, to how you feel afterwards, including removing harmful chemicals from your diet and the impact it has on your overall energy.

It’s just so important to create routines in your family that allow you to sleep at the same time each night and have your body follow its natural routine. We talk about why early bed and early rise, helps you to squeeze much more time into your day.

We found out through some of our great interviews over the past few months, that it’s so vital to dedicate pockets of time to yourself. We talk about how utilizing your workday lunch hour for exercise, will see you powering through the rest of the afternoon with energy. We discuss the benefits of daily mediation and intention setting, holistic health care and much, much more.

Links & Resources https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Ep71 -https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast71/

The exploration of our sleep habits https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast23/ https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast24/ Ep62 https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast62/ Ep3 https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast3/ https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/active-cardio-yoga-barre-hiit-workouts/id684484023?mt=8 https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/calm-meditation-to-relax-focus-sleep-better/id571800810?mt=8 https://www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood/ https://www.instagram.com/sistermixin/

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Mish Pope about how to find your strength.

Who is Mish Pope?

Mish is a Life Coach, Speaker and Business Owner and she is passionate about empowering women from all walks of life to not only live their best life, but to be their true authentic selves, have self-compassion, a cracking mindset and radiate joy in the process.

Topics covered:

1. What is the Clifton StrengthsFinder test by Gallup?
2. Is the strength finder test good for everyone to do?
3. Can children do the test?
4. How you do put the results into practice in your everyday life?
5. How do you do the Clifton StrengthsFinder test?
6. Even if you don’t to the test …
7. Where can you find Mish?

We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast >>> here

If you don’t tame the thoughts in your mind, then it can become very easy to allow negative thought patterns to dominate your day. While you should never strive for 100% positive, because as humans we need to experience all ranges of emotion, we talk about ways to achieve more in your life through an improved mindset.

We talk about ways to steer away from a fixed mindset, and head more towards a growth mindset. You would have met plenty of people in your life, that operate on a fixed mindset. You know the type that never want to try anything new and become very set in their ways? They have so many fears about making mistakes, and trouble embracing anything new. We give a classic example of someone that won’t change their eating habits around additives and preservatives, due to a barricade of reasons. This is something we hear about all the time!

We discuss ways to take your old habits and beliefs, and change them for the better, so you’re able to create an overall improved mindset.

We discuss ways to take your old habits and beliefs, and change them for the better, so you’re able to create an overall improved mindset.

Links and Resources: www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

In this episode we are excited to be talking to Cole Clayton who is a health coach specialist focusing on breathing programs for kids. After suffering from breathing problems in his younger years, Cole became highly curious on the topic and made a strong link between regulation of emotion and proper breathing in children.

Cole has seen transformational changes while taking his training to the classroom and became passionate about correcting breathing problems early on in life.

So how do you know if your child has any breathing issue? Cole talks about the tell-tale signs to look out for, from subtle signs to bigger problems. He also shares some inspiring success stories of problem sleepers, with one young girl taking up to four hours to fall asleep due to breathing issues!

We learn about factors that come into play in breathing problems and when it’s time to step in and take intervention to improve sleep, mood and overall quality of life.

Links & Resources

Website: https://www.happykidsklinic.com/

In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we give you ideas of how you can have an additive-free Christmas.

Yep, we get it, it’s usually acceptable that Christmas Day is the one day of the year where you can eat whatever you want. However, it is totally possible to have an additive-free Christmas just like us.

To save yourself and your kids from feeling bloated, over emotional or simply like you are going to be sick because of all the additives you may have eaten on Christmas Day, then follow our simple and easy tips and feel so much better for it.

Topics discussed:

1. PRE-ORDER
2. BREAKFAST a. Pancakes b. Maple Syrup
3. SNACKS a. Chocolate Covered Nuts b. Gems c. Gingerbread Houses d. Dips and Crackers
4. MEALS MADE EASY
5. DRINKS
6. ENTRÉE
7. LUNCH a. Turkey | Chicken | Stuffing b. Utilising Your BBQ c. Gravy d. Cranberry Sauce e. Glazed Ham f. Salads
8. GET EVERYONE INVOLVED
9. DESSERTS
10. BE PREPARED
11. DETOX

We hope you have gotten some great ideas of how you can have a well-prepared and easy additive-free Christmas.

Links mentioned in this episode: • If you would like to register for the next round of Additive Free Made Easy head here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • To shop for the ice-creams head to www.additivefreelifestyle.com • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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We're honored to be chatting with Victoria, a single mum of two who walks us down the bumpy roads of her past and how she is now helping others to achieve their goals and be the best that they are here to be. Victoria went through her first stomach operation when she was 10 months old and has been in and out of hospital most of her life. She has experienced deep depression after multiple surgeries and she knew she had to take steps to turn her life around and get her health back on track.

We place a microscope on the changes she made in her life, in particular with regard to her mental health and how she managed her stress levels. Victoria discusses the biological effects of negative emotions on the body, especially at a cellular level. We look into the attributes of self-love and self-respect and why it's so important to pass this knowledge onto your children, especially those going through their teenage years, as it serves a solid foundation to get them through the many challenges of being a teenager. Victoria also focuses on why open communication is so vital with your children early on, in order to set them up for healthy relationships in the future.

Victoria has a huge focus on meditation, yoga and mindfulness and guides us through some simple breathing techniques that you can incorporate throughout your day, to add meaning to moments that would otherwise slip away. These techniques assist in calming the central nervous system and lowering heart rate and blood pressure. She works with many clients who are dealing with cancer and can witness first hand how beneficial these techniques are to them.

One of Victoria's top pieces of advice we take away from her is to freeze the moments throughout the day that you are most grateful for and utilize that buzz and energy to get you through the harder times. She pours her passion into mothering, watching others grow, shine and overcome negative situations in their lives .

Links & resources

Website: https://www.victoriasplaceonline.com.au/

Dr Emoto's water experiment- power of thoughts: http://highexistence.com/water-experiment/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoriasplaceonline

Follow her on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/victoriasplaceonline/

Victoria’s YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvS1-it3eKtRjFD8ZMzadvQ

Have you considered what is really in the water you are drinking?

This is a question we have pondered over the years because it’s really important given we need water to sustain life for ourselves, and for the whole of the planet.

Here's the topics we covered:

1. Water filtration on the rise
2. What chemicals are found in tap water
3. What nasties do filteration systems get rid of
4. Can you install water filtration systems into rental properties?
5. Do the filters need to be changed?
6. Does filtering water help with skin problems?
7. What can you do if you can't afford or don't want a whole house filtration system?
8. How to avoid hard water calcium/lime scale build up
9. What if you have water tanks that service part or all of the water on your property?
10. What about portable water filters?
11. Your body is the filter
12. Discount codes for Great Water Filters

You can also check out our full show notes HERE.

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo & Tracey x

In today's episode we have Chey Birch, the visionary creator and founder of Black Chicken Remedies.

The company story started out merely a hobby as Chey had chronic sinusitis and couldn't figure out what was causing it. She consulted with a naturopath who then asked her about all the products she used in the body and she was horrified with how much toxins she put on her body. Sinusitis is due to the toxin overload as the body uses the sinus to detoxify the body thus her headaches and migraines. This led her to make her own body oil that will hydrate and nourish her body thus resulted to her very first product Love Your Body Oil.

As their product's success , their following continues to grow even if it seems like their price may be higher than what’s in the supermarket. Let's face it organic products are a bit pricey than the synthetic once out in the market but knowing that the ingredients are safe and that it can truly address your health concerns, I think it is totally worth it!

Chey, through her company, is leading this revolution to live an additive-free life. Through this act of helping herself address her own health issues, thousands of people today continue to benefit from Black Chicken Remedies.

Links and Resources: 

blackchicken.com.au Facebook : www.facebook.com/blackchickenremedies IG : www.instagram.com/blackchickenremedies/

If you haven’t already integrated essential oils into your travel habits, then you truly are missing out! In this episode we cover all of our favourite doTERRA essential oils to travel with.

Essential oils can really add that extra creature comfort when traveling and makes such a big difference to long transits and flights. We discuss certain oils that can uplift your mood, take away headaches, help with sunburn and even skin irritations.

If you’re planning on taking a trip to any tropical destinations, we talk about TerraShield (or TerraArmour) and how you can naturally protect yourself against mosquitos. It’s common that you have to trial many natural mosquito sprays until you find one that you can truly rely on.

When you think of essential oils you may just think about traditionally applying to your temples or wrists for an amazing scent,but there’s so many other health benefits as you will soon find out! We cover which oils are great to add to tea for improved digestion, how to soothe tired legs and many other common travel complaints. You’ll never travel without essential oils after this episode!

Links & Resources

Oily Tribe Facebook group Join our Oily Tribe - Register as a Wellness Advocate and save 25% Episode #50 – A Discussion All About Poop with Lynda Griparic Ten + Ways To Use Lemon Oil http://www.instagram.com/sistermixin/ Special Offer: doTerra special valid until 31 March 2017 - if you spend over 200 point volume (PV) you’ll get a free bottle of Ice Blue and Ice Blue Rub valued at $92.

We won’t lie, it’s not exactly easy to be additive-free, when you embark on a family camping trip, but it’s still very achievable. Pre-additive free, it would be a running  joke that Jo’s family would always come home early from their camping trip, as her daughter would always get sick. All of the little ice cream treats, dips, chips, wines, two-minute noodles and biscuits all add up, in terms of nasty additives! With Easter coming up, we want to prepare you for your own additive-free camping trip! It’s time to get savvy, so you and your family can return from camping, feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

How to be super prepared and organised

It’s time to get a food plan in place before you even hit the road! It’s simply not going to work by planning your camping meals on the fly. Trust us, we know all too well from our own experience. Don’t make it hard for yourself!

Take the pressure off. Remember, it’s all about striving for the best in terms of additive-free options. But you are allowed treats from time to time. It’s totally OK to have fish and chips for dinner one night or let the kids get a chocolate ice cream from the camp store. Happy camping!

Resources

• Camping with your Thermomix top 10 meals: https://www.sistermixin.com/camping-thermie-top-10-meals/
• Cast Iron Solidteknics frying pan: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/solidteknics-iron-skillet-30cm/ If you have a cast iron pan, you’re able to place it directly into the fire pit. This will give you endless meal options including chilli con carne, pastas, scones, spaghetti Bolognese or damper.  These pans simply last a lifetime and are well worth your investment
• Listen to Episode 91 to learn more about Solidteknicks : www.sistermixin.com/podcast91

In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we re-cap all things 2018 and give you a sneak peek into what’s instore for 2019.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Where has the last year gone?! It has passed us by so fast. We have a massive 2019 planned which we are so excited for and super proud about! But before we talk about all that, let’s take a look back at the year that was for 2018.

2018 was a ripper year for Additive-Free Lifestyle. We continued to share our passionate message about living additive-free and at the same time we have grown our business as well as having achieved some amazing things in our personal lives.

Topics discussed:

1. Favourite moments from 2018 - personal and professional
2. What's to come for 2019
3. Online Store
4. Confession Time
5. Environmentally Conscious
6. Book Release
7. Additive-Free Made Easy
8. Philanthropic endeavours

We hope you and your loved ones have the most wonderful 2019, filled with lots of love, family, friends, good health and boundless possibilities.

Links and Resources • Learn more about BE HERS and their work here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • Register your interest for our next round of Additive-Free Made Easy here • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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Know Your Why

Starting anything new in life can often be overwhelming and it's no different when it comes to implementing healthier food options into your life. We're here to help those that are starting out additive free and putting out a big reminder that it isn't as scary as it may seem!

First you want to establish your "Why?". Why would you like to eat a certain way? Why have you had an interest in additive free?

For Jo, in particular, her journey into additive free living began when her daughter, at just three years old, had major unexplained behavioral issues. Jo would often find her in the fetal position on the floor, scratching her face excessively or throwing lengthy tantrums. Luckily, around this time Jo was fortunate enough to overhear information on a certain additive that is linked to behavioural issues. She then delved into researching more about what might be affecting her daughter's behavior. She found the light at the end of the tunnel when she discovered an adverse reaction to a certain preservative in a particular food her daughter was frequently eating.

Once Jo realised what chemicals were in many foods, she removed them out of their diet. Her daughter's moods improved dramatically, she lost weight herself, her brain fog vanished and her and her husband's sleep patterns dramatically improved.

In this episode we talk about the confidence and pride that comes with choosing to go additive free and explain why it isn't a diet (or fad) but rather a way of life.

We discuss how to incorporate additive free into your meals and how to do so enjoyably rather than seeing it as a punishment or restriction.

Links & Resources :

• Check out Jo’s journey on eating additive free !

In this episode of The Whole Circle we chat with Israel and Belinda from "The Root Cause" who are transforming children's lives one lunchbox at a time.

After the birth of their second child, Israel suffered badly from post natal depression (yes men suffer too!). It was at this point they each started to look at lifestyle factors and the food they were eating to get Israel back on track. They saw a clear connection between the food they ate and how this effected their mood. It was this connection that saw Israel avoid the need to take anti-depressant medication. They saw a dramatic improvement in their own, as well as both of their children's health and behavior.

Belinda became a qualified health coach, they sold their house and hit the road, travelling by bus from school to school to spread their amazing healthy food message. Belinda loves sharing some quirky experiments, helping to get the message across to young children about eating more fruit and vegetables. Their most important message is helping children to understand what they eat is directly linked to how that makes them feel.

Their school programs are an incredible success, with many parents noticing positive changes in their kids' eating habits!

Links & Resources

Website : therootcause.com.au Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/theRootCauseAU

Stepping out of your comfort zone is what it’s all about in going additive and preservative free. It’s truly so empowering when you get in tune with your body and educate yourself as to the foods you’re putting in your body, not to mention your family’s bodies!

We challenge you to check the ingredients on your packet and look for those numbers, sometimes not all numbers are bad so don’t just pick up a packet and think that since it has the numbers on it you can’t have that you need to know these numbers and this is what we teach you in Additive Free Made Easy. We’ll go through the really harsh additives and preservatives so you’ll be aware what you are eating. Don’t be fooled by the word “organic”, “artificial free” all those slogans that are on the packet, always be mindful and check your ingredients.

We also challenge you to cook something new, it might be just a cake, biscuit, adding new ingredients anything. We have tons of recipes available for you to follow it’s so easy and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Get your families involved! We know this can be a challenge but it’s totally worth it. Make those simple steps and slowly introduce them the ingredients and the benefits of going additive and preservative free. The sooner we can educate our own families the better.

Links & Resources

Additive Free Made Easy E-Course (last round for 2017- Early Bird on sale on 9 October 2017!): https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ 7 day Additive Free Challenge: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/7daybooklet/ Easy Butter Chicken Recipe: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/easy-butter-chicken/ Sistermixn on Facebook here Additive Free Made Easy on Facebook here

Episode #5 of The Whole Circle is all about Jo. Tracey interviews her on how it all began, why she chooses to eat additive free and the effects this is having on her whole family.

But it starts way before the birth of her children, as you will discover. Tracey delves deep (as sisters can, lol) and asks questions going right back to Jo's struggle with weight from her teenage years, to how she has transformed her life into a diet full of nutrient dense foods, and has become the healthiest version of her.

It's a real eye opener and for anyone who doesn't know Jo's story, or anyone who needs an extra reason to make the leap into additive free eating, you must listen to this podcast.

If you've loved this episode, please leave us a review. We'd love to know what you thought. Make sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode (we know you don't want to miss out!). Have a great week.

Greg Newson is a qualified naturopath, herbalist, nutritionist, remedial massage therapist and has a clear passion for health and wellbeing. He treats people who are suffering from every day things like colds and flus right through to digestive issues, emotional and even life threatening conditions. His number one drive is to treat not just the symptoms of a disease but the underlying cause. This approach is unique to traditional practice found within medical centers and by GPs especially within Australia.

Greg focuses on a particular disorder called pyrrole disorder, which is a biochemical imbalance that leaves the body unable to absorb key nutrients such as zinc at B6, which are vital for proper bodily function. Jo is particularly excited about this episode as she has recently been diagnosed with the disorder.

Other than a seemingly endless list of alternative names for the disorder (kryptopyrole, mauve disorder and pyroluria to name a few) there is also a large array of symptoms and links to the disorder.

Like many medical disorders, most people can have pyrrole and not even realise it. Greg discusses the reasons why you are likely to have the disorder and why the SAD diet (Standard American/Australian Diet) will see you devoid of key nutrients and what you can do to improve your diet and increase your intake of zinc and B6.

Stress in particular devoids the body of B6 and can be a key factor to those suffering from pyrrole and we discuss ways to manage stress levels. Another important factor is maintaining a balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut and how the over presence of bad bacteria can be linked to pyrrole. We also get some tips on what lifestyle factors we can implement into our busy days to prevent the disorder from occurring in our lives and signs we can look for in children who might be suffering from the disorder.

This is such an important episode to us, because we haven’t really whispered a word of our own personal additive-free lifestyles for a while. It’s so good to re-touch on all the key foundations of being additive-free, and for us to inspire your own lifestyle integrations. With our re-branding due to go live any day now, we want to blend all our original values into our new and exciting name “Additive Free Lifestyle”.

Being additive-free is anything but a short-term fix rather, it’s a completely new and exciting lifestyle change. We just know that we’re leaving behind the best legacy for our children in their own positive food choices. While you might have periods of your teenagers rebelling against these changes, the knowledge is well and truly installed in their minds! It’s a great gift to be handing down to your children or even your grand-children!

We know that the lifestyle that we’re living, will see us still physically able to sit on the floor with our great-grand-children with plenty of energy! It all comes down to using natural products, eating right, exercising regularly and indulging in self-care.

Resources

Episode 109 on our re-branding: https://podtail.com/podcast/sistermixin-the-whole-circle/episode-109-we-re-rebranding/ Re-sparkle cleaning products: https://www.sistermixin.com/product-category/resparkle/ 123 Nourish Me Sunscreen: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/hello-sunshine-sunscreen/ Eco-tan: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/tanning-mousse/ Additive-free Made Easy E-Course closing on 6 May 2018 at midnight, with the course start date on 14 May 2018: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Have you ever found your day has turned to dust when you have been rushed or not had a good morning routine?

Yep... the power of a good morning routine should never be underestimated!

Jo, over recent months, has found her morning routine has been non-existent, especially since they moved interstate.

So, what better time to talk about how important it is to set your day up right from the start than dedicated a whole podcast episode to it.

For the full show notes of this short, but punchy, episode including:

1. Tracey's morning routine
2. Jo's morning routine
3. Our best hints and tips for a successful day

Check out our full show notes HERE.

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo & Tracey x

This episode will be a real treat for those wanting a deeper understanding of what women’s bodies go through during perimenopause and menopause with a heavy focus on Ayurveda.

In Part Two of this two-part episode we delve into:

1. The Kapha Dosha
2. Supporting children during their various stages of life
3. A handy downloadable chart to work out your own dosha type
4. And more

Stay tuned for Part Two next week to learn more and finish off this two-part series.

You can also check out our full show notes HERE

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo & Tracey x

In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we are talking all things back to school.

We want to focus on helping you get organised for back to school so that you can head into term 1 feeling like you are on top of everything instead of scrambling. We all know that feeling and it sucks!

Having said that though, this episode is really great for anyone who is wanting to stock their freezer with food regardless of the reason why.

Topics discussed:

1. Easy lunchbox options
2. Ingredients to look out for when buying packaged/processed food
3. Yeast extract and hydrolysed vegetable protein
4. Sulphur dioxide (preservative 202)
5. Nitrate (preservative 250-251)
6. Anti-caking agent
7. Meals Made Easy
8. Lemon bliss balls
9. Nut free muesli bar slice
10. Pizza scrolls
11. Double chocolate fudge slice
12. Aunty betty plain biscuits
13. Chicken sausage rolls
14. Save money with Meals Made Easy
15. Want to know more about Meals Made Easy

Links and Resources: • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • To subscribe to Meals Made Easy head here • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Join our Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Sharon Collon from Calming the Chaos with The Functional Family.

Sharon knew her eldest son had ADHD from very early on. Her husband has severe ADHD, so they knew what to look for. Sharon wanted to help him and her family, and what followed was 9 years of research and trialling everything she could to help her little boy.

They did everything, occupational therapy, speech therapy, GAPS Diet, RPA Diet, Paleo Diet, Integrative Paediatricians, Developmental Paediatricians, Child Psychologists, cutting out all colours and preservatives, behavioural therapy and then different medications.

Everything helped to a certain degree, but their home life was exhausting! Sharon began developing systems and routines to try and make their home life easier. She noticed that the more organised routine based their family became, the calmer their ADHD family members would behave.

She learned that by working with a child's strengths and creating easy to understand systems you can improve how your family functions.

This is how The Functional Family was born.

Topics discussed:

1. What strategies have worked for Sharon with her son?
2. How does the ADD/ADHD brain work?
3. How do you help kids at school with ADHD?
4. What are three things as a family you can do to support your ADHD/ADD child?
5. Calming the Chaos
6. Screen Time
7. Boundaries
8. How can we support families who have ADD/ADHD children?

Links mentioned in this episode:

• To learn more about The Functional Family and their program Calming The Chaos head here
• We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here

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Today we are talking with Jessica who has a zest and passion for health but also loves to keep things in perspective and is certainly not a perfectionist when it comes to proper nutrition! She explains often misleading information in the health world and breaks it down into bite size pieces with her unique down to earth approach.

Jessica knew from a young age that she wanted to be involved in the health industry. After high school she studied naturopathy then traveled around the world for five years with her boyfriend (now husband!) while working with fellow naturopaths from different countries.

After becoming a mum, she went back to work part time starting her very own clinic and found herself focusing on kid's health. She believes having her two children sparked her curiosity and passion in this area. Jessica understands that the increase in common children's disorders such as eczema, asthma, allergies and autism in children is linked to many combined factors. We discuss common nutrient scarce diets and every day exposure to toxins and chemicals that are strongly linked to disease. We also hear some alarming figures on the increase in children's disease.

We discuss what we can do in our modern society to control our kid's health, the importance of being realistic, why we don't have to accept the modern norm of feeding our children highly processed foods but also not going to extremes. Tune in as we discuss some of the best foods we can feed our children for sustained energy and optimal health.

Links & Resources

Registration for Additive Free Made Easy Course starts on 27 Feb- Registration Link : www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Healthy Kids Challenge : www.naturalsuperkids.com/free-challenge/ Website: www.energeticmama.com/ Natural super kids program: www.naturalsuperkids.com/
8 Essential wholefoods for kids ebook : www.naturalsuperkids.com/wfk-ebook/ Affiliate Link : www.naturalsuperkids.com/nsk-affiliates/

We thought it was the perfect time to be talking about healthier lunches for your little ones, now that the first school term has started for the year, you’d be surprised at just how many questions we get asked from curious mum's, about what makes the best fillers for their kid’s lunch boxes. If you’ve got a desire to bring your kids up as healthy as possible, but not sure how to battle through fussy eaters or lack of ideas, you’ll find lots of inspiration in this episode. We get it. It can be super hectic organising school lunches for multiple kids, packing your own lunch and that of your partners’ lunch 5 days a week. This is not something your average person would label as fun! While next week’s episode will feature tips on healthier lunches for grown-ups, we want to get to the bottom of the best lunches for school-aged kids. The food you choose to put in your kids’ lunch boxes are so important, as this is exactly what’s fuelling their ability to focus and learn new information at school. They have to sustain enough energy for the entire day but also team sports, homework and after school activities.

Back in our days (and probably yours too) there just weren’t that many food allergies. Now, we seem to have an epidemic going on to the point where Jo received a letter from her school, saying that if her child was to bring in a boiled egg in their lunchbox, they would have to sit in isolation to eat it, then wash their hands before they returned to their friends.

This is proof that current food allergies are just getting so out of control!

Of course, we have to question why? It’s really time to look into all the chemicals in our food, and see what that’s truly doing to our health, and the health of our children.

Links and Resources:

additivefreemadeeasy.com mealsmadeeasy.recipes

In this episode of The Whole Circle we hear from Mary, a mother who was told her son was allergic to food, yes you read that right, he was highly allergic to ALL food.

This is seriously the most amazing story you will hear all year. Mary shares how she healed her son by starting to live a GAPS lifestyle…you really don’t want to miss this episode, it will inspire you to rethink everything.

For years she was told that her son was fine and that there was nothing she could do to help him, her mental health suffered, her family suffered and her whole life was a nightmare.

After five years of feeling like the worst mother, feeling hopeless and in a place of total fear, she finally found some hope, and this was in the power of food.

After hitting her lowest point and realising that her son could die (he was allergic to the medications needed to re-hydrate him) she referred back to a book she had been given years earlier, and this was a book about GAPS – Gut And Psychology Syndrome.

Prior to eating GAPS, Mary was eating, what she refers to as the SAD Diet – The Standard Australian Diet. To much sugar, lots of packaged foods, lots of breads, carbs and more. Now she is eating a diet full of healing foods, like chicken broths, veggies, fermented foods and so much more.

Mary is truly remarkable and we couldn’t be more proud of her. Her story is incredible, the determination and strength she has shown throughout this journey is to be commended. And it goes to prove that a mothers instinct is pretty darn good and that sometimes mothers do know more than doctors.

If you've loved this episode, please leave us a review. We'd love to know what you thought. Make sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode (we know you don't want to miss out!). Have a great week.

If you have followed us for a while, then you would have noticed we have developed quite a bit of an obsession with essential oils. They have become massive part of our lives, and we wouldn’t be without them nowadays.

While it’s been a challenge, we have managed to narrow our favourite oils down to our top 10 (ish). We have found doTERRA oils to be absolutely life changing, and of course love that they have 100% pure, natural plant-based ingredients.

Lavender, Tea Tree and Peppermint Lemon Helichrysum oil TerraArmour Grapefruit and Tangerine Balance Easy Air

Through the use of essential oils each day, you’ll find that your instincts will begin to guide you towards which oil is the best, for each and every moment. Once you experience the effect of each oil, it’s pretty easy to turn into an addict!

doTERRA oils help to create that day spa kind of feeling every day in your own home! Like us, you might struggle to go anywhere without your pack of essential oils on hand!

Links

doTERRA on Sistermixin’ - https://www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils-doterra/ How to buy doTERRA at wholesale price - https://www.sistermixin.com/instructions/

“I’m busy.” It’s an expression that gets thrown around every day and we use it a lot as an excuse. Mostly to avoid the things that are beneficial for us: like exercise.

In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we give you five great suggestions to get you motivated to becoming more active, even when you’re busy.

If you don't believe us, check out this article from the Canberra Times which states that - Sitting for at least eight hours a day could increase the risk of premature death by up to 60 per cent, the study of more than one million adults published in The Lancet found, with sedentary lifestyles now posing as great a threat to public health as smoking and causing more deaths than obesity.

All our suggestions are totally free! So what are you waiting for – get down and give us 20!!!!

Tip #1: Go outside

Walk, jog, or ride your bike. If that doesn’t work, just get outside. Just being outdoors can motivate us to move more and it really feels great! Better than when we spent all our days sitting indoors.

Tip #2: Jump on YouTube OR Download A Free App

If outdoor exercise doesn't appeal to you or if the weather is bad, there are lots of options to get more active for free while in the comfort of your own home. Watch YouTube videos or play interactive games. Breaking a sweat is easier than most people think. Just don't get distracted by the funny cat videos.

There are literally hundreds of free apps available out there which you can install on your phone to help you get motivated to workout. One favorite of ours is “The 7 Minute Workout” app. It’s a really popular free app that teaches you easy to do workouts for 7 minutes. In a technology saturated world, why not use technology to our advantage?

Tip #3: Join a free challenge

Challenges are great, especially when doing them with a bunch of friends. All over the internet there are lots of free challenges which you and a friend, or partner, can join. Try one of these free challenges and see how you’re motivated and held accountable to move more.

Tip #4: Play with your kids

Nothing beats play! When you’re in state of fun and play you do what you ought to do. If you have kids, play with them: on the trampoline, on the park, or even just inside the house. Chasing them and dancing with them are perfect activities to keep you moving.

Tip #5 - Dance

Crank up the music, and dance. It really is surprising how much fun you will have, and how quickly you can work up a sweat. Dancing is amazing for the mind, and releasing all those good endorphin's that our body loves.

So, there’s your top 5 tips to get more active for free! Try one and implement it today. You will feel really great physically and mentally.

If you've loved this episode, please leave us a review. We'd love to know what you thought. Make sure to subscribe, so you never miss an episode (we know you don't want to miss out!). Have a great week.

This is one of the more serious topics we have covered on The Whole Circle, and one that we are super passionate about. As you know we are all about reducing the amount of artificial additives and preservatives that we consume, so in today's episode we run through ingredients in four different branded ice blocks (and we’re not afraid to name and shame!). You will most likely be horrified by the chemical craziness that hides inside many brightly coloured ice blocks.

It totally blows us away that children are given the chance to buy these ice blocks throughout the day. Or worse, handed them as rewards at school sports events, birthday parties and more. What’s more, they then go back to class and are told to focus, sit still and learn.  Did you know that (alarmingly) up to 80% of a teacher’s days can be spent controlling behaviour in the classroom due to hyperactivity.

Don't be alarmed, we always have an option or two, because no one want to miss out, right! We are excited to say that there are a couple of fantastic, and super yummy choices out there. Proud and Punch and Smooze are among our favourites. There are other 'ok-ish' options as well, that are much better choices than the chemical mess above. The standard lemonade icy-pole being one of them.

Links & Resources

Additive free made easy online course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com

Register for our Free 7-day additive & preservative free challenge starting 25 September 17 > https://www.sistermixin.com/challenge

Nutritional panel links for:

Superdooper>https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/21662/zooper-dooper-8-cosmic-flavours Quelch> https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/49156/quelch-fruit-sticks-ice-blocks Proud and Punch> http://www.proudandpunch.com.au/product/orange-you-glad/ Smooze > https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/939336/smooze-simply-coconut

The road to getting my gut health on track has been a long one, not going to lie!

And the reality is I think it will be a lifelong commitment for me to maintain good gut integrity and to be honest, sometimes I fall off the wagon of doing the things I should, to support my gut, and then I have to get back on that wagon and correct it.

What initially started this journey for me was learning all that I had through running our business here at Additive-Free Lifestyle.

Over the years we have spoken to many gut health experts which got me thinking about my own gut health and gave me the insight to recognise that something wasn’t great with my own gut microbiome.

Yes, even me who lives additive-free and has a low-tox environment and does all the things to support my body to stay healthy can still suffer with gut issues.

For the full show notes of this episode including:

1. What my symptoms were
2. What was the catalyst for doing something about my gut health
3. Who I saw to help me
4. Why optimal gut health is so important
5. And more

Check out our full show notes at: Podcast Episode 187

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo (& Tracey) x

Today, in our last podcast episode for the year, we're diving into the whirlwind that was 2023 where we explore the stark contrasts in our personal lives.

Tracey's on the verge of being an empty-nester, savouring the quiet moments as she dives into this new phase of life.

While Jo's life is a whirlwind of activity with young, energetic children leading busy, sporty lives.

Sneak Peek into 2024: 🔮 As we wrap up reflections on 2023, we delve a little into what's brewing for 2024.

We are hosting our first ever in-person event in Perth – you can get tickets HERE.

We also allude to some big things that are coming in 2024 that you will have to stay tuned for!

Thank you so much for being a part of our community over the last year and beyond. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas spent doing the things you love with the ones you love.

Our podcast show will be taking a little break and will return again on 12 January 2024.

Until then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope 2024 brings you everything you wish for and more.

If you have found this episode (or any of our previous 217 episodes) helpful, then we would love it if you could leave us a review via your fave podcast app. Reviews really help us to know if our podcast content is resonating with you as well as getting our podcast out through the algorithm.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

Remember the days when you were a kid and you were encouraged to ask all the questions so that you could expand your mind and learn?

Then into adulthood, unless it's to do with your job, questioning things become discouraged.

It's something we have been pondering for a while now and we dive deep into it, in this week's episode.

We cover all the things that hold us back from speaking up and asking the tough questions, even if it means ruffling a few feathers.

We even talk you through how you can question things when living additive-free.

So, sit back and enjoy this episode into staying curious and as always, for the full show notes, head HERE.

If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo & Tracey x

In this episode we are so glad to have Wendy as our guest, who shares her fulfilling journey towards a better version of herself! Wendy shares her wellness journey that began four years ago, when she had lost all zest for life.

Not only was she overweight she was also floundering through her days, until she decided to join an event where she heard Cindy O'Mara speak and this was what ignited her inspiring journey that she revels until today and which she continues to champion.

Wendy has  started her own podcast with the goal of being able to change her life for the better. She has lost 43 kilos and enjoys being down by 5 dress sizes, now being a size 18 (almost size 16) when she used to be a size 26-28, the lightest and fittest she’s been, especially now that she is 48 years old. She was also able to batter her various health concerns such as anemia and type 2 diabetes especially after she had hysterectomy .

We can all agree that each health and wellness journey is unique and it is all about what will work for you and your family. What matters is that you make the decision to start, commit to it and never look back, keep pressing through your journey for no matter how far you have come, you still have a long way to go, so learning to care for your health and well-being is certainly the way to go!

Links and Resources:

www.wendysway.com.au Wendy's Way Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011209925324 Wendy's Way on IG: www.instagram.com/_wendysway/ Wendy's Way Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wendys-way/id1102704896?mt=2

We are so excited to be talking to best selling author, key note speaker and entrepreneur Melissa Ambrosini who shares with us some incredible advice on self-love, controlling the ego, mastering health and ways to reach your ultimate dream life.

Melissa thought her life was going great in 2010 when she was a professional dancer, TV presenter and actress. However her lifestyle consisted of junk food, sleeping 4 hours a night on a friend's couch and partying hard. When she found herself in hospital incredibly sick with a baffling array of illnesses, she knew she had hit rock bottom. For the first time in her life she discovered her intuition and refused to accept that she needed to be on medication for the rest of her life and decided instead to take control of her health.

Melissa now looks back on her struggles as the biggest and most beautiful life lesson to transform herself to where she is now. Studying holistic nutrition and reading every book on health and wellness, Melissa talks to us about how she rediscovered her true self and became a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for other women.

She released her book "Mastering your Mean Girl", became a certified holistic health coach and teaches women one on one all about self-love and controlling limited fear based beliefs. She is seeing a remarkable transformation in every women she works with.

Links & Resources

Book "Mastering Your Mean Girl": www.melissaambrosini.com/mastering-your-mean-girl/ Meditations and free guides: www.masteringyourmeangirl.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MelissaAmbrosiniTribe/app/267091300008193 Instagram: www.instagram.com/melissaambrosini/?hl=en

Today we feel very lucky to have Jen Shaw on the show, who is the founder of Emerge, an incredible social impact project. Emerge is a mobile food van, that employs disengaged children. Teaching them to cook, clean and serve customers, along with learning many other life skills. These children face incredible hardship in their lives, but with the help of the food van, they are given hope and much needed skills to set them up for the future.

Holistic focus and sustainable funding streams

Jen loves helping those in her program to discover how incredible real food can be, and how it can help with overall health and wellbeing, particularly their mental health. She teaches the importance of cooking a meal from scratch, while blending a holistic approach, including the elements of food, physical fitness, goal setting and self-esteem.

Empowering kids to make their own empowering choices on eating  

Jen shows these kids how to make a basic fried rice, bolognaise with plenty of veggies, simple salads and why it is easier to batch make meals. The bottom line is, some of the best things these kids can learm is a simple approach to food, and meals that make you feel good mentally and emotionally. It’s all about exposure to this way of life, and building their knowledge base to healthy eating. Jen focuses on replicating a loving family and home environment.

These kids have survived the worst of the worst and are still standing at the end of the day. Their resilience is simply mind-boggling, as they are truly survivors with so many skills to cope (even without degrees under their belt). They are full of incredible ideas about the future and show great promise in fulfilling their dreams.

If you can support this in any way, please head to the links below and make a donation to this wonderful cause. 

Links

Website: http://emergecafe.com.au/ Facebook: Emerge Toowoomba Official Crowd Funding page: https://chuffed.org/project/emerge-for-toowoomba-youth

A teacher by trade, Nicole discusses how she talks to teenage girls who might be going through their own body issues, and how they can begin to create a healthy relationship with their bodies, and the food they are eating. She encompasses both mindfulness and intuitive eating, both aspects that don’t feature on the school curriculum! She keeps her lessons away from calorie counting, dieting and other strict measures, and rather spreads a message on a healthy balanced approach.

Links Website: https://www.nicolejoyinspire.com/ Instagram: @nicolejoyinspire Facebook: @nicolejoyinspire

We know from personal experience how overwhelming and confusing the subject of additives and preservatives can be, so today we are lucky enough to be talking to Alisa about all the details!   We get all the goss on MSG, including the common types of food to lookout for, in finding this nasty little ingredient. We hear about the marketing secrets and labelling laws that still allow MSG in our food under stealth names or numbers.

Alisa talks about what goes on chemically within the body when you eat MSG and how it is processed through the system. We hear about the bio availability of two completely different types of MSG, one being synthetic and one being perfectly formed in nature.

You won’t want to miss our conversation about how MSG interferes with your taste bud receptors and tricks your appetite into thinking you’re still hungry! Alisa really enforces the need to become ingredient detectors, when your children are young as normal food like vegetables, just can’t compete with the taste of MSG once that taste has been established.

There are various behavioural issues linked to MSG and we talk about how food has dramatically changed over the last 50 years, and what you can do to take your diet back to nature.

Links & Resources

Website: https://123nourishme.com.au/

Facebook @123nourishme

Instagram @123nourishme

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Maryana truly embraces the natural side of living and the power of real food. In this episode she shares with us her empowering journey about how she discovered that through the power of food she was able to heal her daughter's eczema and food allergies. She refused to accept the doctor's fearful advice that her daughter would suffer from food allergies for her whole life.

We learn in detail the key differences between food allergies and food intolerances, how the body reacts adversely from additives or preservatives and how we are not designed to process these unknown man-made chemicals. Maryana is a holistic health coach passionate about helping families adapt their food styles to include more real food. She allows others to become empowered about nutrition, lifestyle and mindset to transform their lives.

Maryana also talks about the importance of food diaries and the type of tests that can be carried out when you body reacts adversely to a certain food. We also discuss self-management of key factors and variables that lead to a healthier lifestyle. She also touches on how to guide your children to make better food choices and establish positive communication with them.

Links & Resources

Website : http://www.empoweredkitchen.co.nz/ Join Facebook Groups: Healing eczema allergies and lifestyle issues naturally : https://www.facebook.com/groups/256948447743481/ Real Food in New Zealand : https://www.facebook.com/groups/491151944355688/

In this episode we talk to Adele McConnell about her love of animals, her motivation behind her ebook - Delicious Doggy Dishes and we discuss her passion for all natural skin care.

Whilst Adele is a passionate vegan, that does not mean her dogs are. It might seem a little strange to some people that a vegan would be so interested in dog food, but after listening to this podcast you will have a different opinion of store bought dog food (we know that we do) and why it is so important to feed our dogs a balanced diet.

Adele explains it in the perfect way - are we feeding our dogs a whole bunch or 'junk food'? Are your dogs smelly, fat, have rotten teeth, or all of the above?

Let Adele explain to you just how easy it is to get rid of these heath issues, and we are not sure about you, but our dogs are just as much a part of our family as our kids, so we are now on the path to feeding them the healthiest food possible (and this is no longer dry kibble!).

She generously passes on a wealth of information related to taking care of your four legged friends. Her passion is contagious and Tracey has already made a few recipes from Adele's book, Delicious Doggy Dishes- which you can find here. And Lucy loved them all.

But we didn't only discuss dog food, we also talked to Adele about the importance of looking after your skin. We chatted about the importance of using natural skin care, and how the food we eat can either help or hinder your skin routine. At the end of the day, our skin is our largest living organ and needs nourishing just as much as the rest of our body.

Adele explains how eating the right food, or in her words, "adding all the good things into our diets" can benefit us is so many ways. You will absolutely love this episode, so please check it out.

Jo & Tracey

In this weeks episode of The Whole Circle we interview Monique from The Nourished Psychologist. She is an amazing mum to three beautiful children, and has made the transition to an additive free family after reading a post about additives in today's food.

Monique shares her battle with Crone's disease, and how eating a diet free from processed (additive filled) foods, as well as maintaining a gluten, white sugar and dairy free diet, has helped her manage this illness and turned her health around.

Before starting to eat additive free Monique didn't even know how to boil an egg, and would rely on a range of packet mixes to help her cook for her family. But after realising just how bad additives and preservatives are for her (and her family) she started to cook from scratch.

Monique shares her insight into how she made the transition, how she started to learn to cook, and how she is now cooking a range of things that a few years ago, she wouldn't even attempt to do.

Whilst she didn't have any major behavioural issues with her children, she has noticed a massive change in her kids since removing additives from their diets.

Monique shares her unique formula and talks you through how to pack a beautiful, healthy, fun filled lunchbox in under five minutes. You will love this, it is the perfect formula and can be adapted to suit any family

Jo & Tracey x

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If you have followed us for a while you will know that we are super excited by essential oils, especially the company doTERRA. It fills our heart with joy, it has allowed us financial freedom to expand our business, it has given us the opportunity to travel and it has provided us with numerous ways to improve our additive free lives - past just flavouring food.

doTERRA is different. We don't know how to describe it, but it just is. Some might sit there and roll their eyes..."but they are a billion dollar company so it must be about the money." Well, after you hear the founders story, learn where they started from, learn that they turned down investors (who wanted majority control), learn that they instead mortgaged themselves to the hilt and created doTERRA from the ground up, learn that they didn't pay themselves a cent for around 13 months...you begin to understand that this company is about love, respect and integrity... and very little to do with the money - it is truly outstanding!

Don't get us wrong, we are not saying that money isn't important, because the reality is, that of course it is. WE ALL need money to survive, but that is another amazing this about this company - it allows thousands of families the financial freedoms that you only dream of, but they do it in a way that it not sleazy or pushy. Sharing the benefits of essential oils is powerful.

It’s really clear to us that the founders of doTERRA have people at heart, rather than profits. With a vision of offering families all over the world the benefits of essential oils, they are well on their way to achieving that vision.

Whether you’re wanting to set up a small business or simply register as a customer, everyone gets wholesale prices (25% off)

We’ve made it really easy to register for a wholesale account! Follow these simple instructions www.sistermixin.com/instructions

Website: https://www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils-doterra/

The Third Space may not be something you have ever heard of before, but it’s really important part of our everyday lives.

Years ago we attended a doTERRA Leadership Conference and we heard Dr Adam Fraser talk about his theory of the third space and it really intrigued us and has been something we have both implemented into our lives with great benefit.

Enjoy this episode as we cover:

1. Who is Dr Adam Fraser
2. What is The Third Space?
3. Examples of The Third Space
4. The difference between male and female third spaces
5. How to incorporate The Third Space for those who are time-poor
6. Being present
7. And more

You can also check out our full show notes HERE

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Jo & Tracey x