448. Eat 2 venison steaks a year to save the environment? The opportunity in addressing invasive species, with Tara Medina
A food system show with a difference today and I can’t wait to hear from our global audience how these issues play out where you live, too! What if eating a particular type of red meat - even just a couple of times per year - made a huge amount of environmental, economic and nutritional sense?Well, if you have an invasive species deer problem, like Australia does at the moment, then it makes a great deal of sense. After this show, you will know: Why Invasive species are destructive to environments and farms How big the opportunity is if eaters increase their consumption of venison and if Australia markets it for export. Why real change is going to happen by first focusing on YUMMY FOOD and accessible messaging for people - meat pies, sausage rolls and dim sum! What different countries are doing to address invasive speciesHow we can all be a part of the solution! You’re left wondering: WHY have we let it get so bad without any serious investment - especially when we stand to gain economically as a country if we do, like Maui and NZ have?AND WHY NOT send some serious investment dollars to the people setting up the processes and opportunities. Take 5 minutes to share this show and a note with your local representative - I sure as heck have! I’m so thrilled to have Tara Medina back on the show, who works in collaboration with wonderful chef and past guest also, Jo Barrett - I’m excited about the work they do at @discovered_foods Enjoy the show Alexx xWant to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: head to the below link and use code “LOWTOX” for $20 offwww.discoveredfoods.com Instagram: @discovered_foodsBook: https://bit.ly/4lz4BpG Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Show 447. The Biology of Trauma: Uncover, Understand, and Heal with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Trauma: Have you read books full of all the reasons why trauma is linked to disease but felt a crucial piece missing? What to actually DO? This week, Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician, trauma specialist, and author of the upcoming book The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It, is going to make you feel seen and SO much more capable as you navigate trauma in your own life, or with someone you know going through it or trying to heal. Aimie shares her deeply personal experience that shaped her desire to understand trauma and healing on her own journey, and translates this into powerful work as a physician supporting patients with compassion and solutions. She even takes us through 2 simple exercises to feel safe in your body NOW whenever you might need them - I’ve used them ever since we recorded this. Enjoy the show, Alexx Stuart, your host. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: Instagram or LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/ Their book: https://bit.ly/3TuVt9V Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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446. Unlock Nature's Medicine Cabinet with Herbalist and Author, Rachelle Robinett.
Herbs: Do you have the confidence to use them in certain situations? Do you only turn to herbal supplements when things are wrong? This week with clinical herbalist and author, Rachelle Robinett, we are growing our herbal medicine vocab. Rachelle Robinett is a Clinical Herbalist, writer, educator, and thought-leader and is here to inspire you closer to herbaceous confidence.From the things you often turn to the pharmacy for, unless you know these herbs exist like: HeadachesBrain fogHormonal shifts and imbalancesVitality/energyArousal/libidoAnxiety……to the key herbs that she considers go-to’s to support everyday wellbeing in your life - including her desert Island herb choice.We explore it all today to give you the confidence to incorporate more of them in your every day life. Enjoy the showAlexx Stuart, Your Host. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellerobinett/ Website: https://rachellerobinett.substack.com/p/how-to-deal-with-social-pressure Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to hear from you! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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445. Herbal Medicine 2.0: Rebuilding our health and our planet from the soil up with Ric Scalzo
Do you take any medicinal herbs? This week we have an hour of power with pioneer herbalist, entrepreneur and now regenerative farmer and research philanthropist, Ric Scalzo. Some of the parts to the show: • Ric's journey from philosophy student to herbal medicine and naturopathy• Fascinating insights on herbs like hawthorn, wormwood and schisandra and the role of herbs in spike protein detoxification.• The power of plants to support immune health post-pandemic and with viruses in general.• How regenerative farming techniques can dramatically boost the yields and potency of herbs.• The amazing impact of earthworms on soil health.• Applying naturopathic principles to running a business as a true force for good - for people and planet! If you’re a herb nerd, regenerative agriculture fan or want to feel hopeful that you can build big, ethical businesses that truly serve, don't miss this episode packed with practical wisdom and inspiring possibilities for a regenerative future. Ric's passion and decades of experience shine through as he shares game-changing insights on harnessing nature's intelligence to heal people and planet.Enjoy the show, your host, Alexx StuartWant to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: https://kokoralife.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokoralife Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is an Aussie owned and made sunscreen boasting a highly protective 25% zinc oxide, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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444. The Modern Mental Health Tool Kit - what’s working, what to avoid with Dr Katelyn Kalstein
Mental Health - The more we know, the more overwhelmed and confused we are? That’s not how it’s supposed to be. Enter Dr Katelyn Kalstein and this powerful conversation I had the privilege of hosting.Dr. Kalstein, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, psychotherapist and ketamine-assisted therapist on the cutting edge of integrative treatments, practicing in Nashville in the USA.From her personal journey with psychedelics to pioneering work with ketamine-assisted therapy, to her deep understanding of the many factors that play into health, Dr. Kalstein offers a nuanced perspective on resilience, trauma, and the complex interplay between mind and body. This eye-opening conversation challenges common misconceptions about mental health while exploring both traditional and emerging approaches to healing, exploring all tools available. Whether you're struggling yourself or simply curious about the latest developments in mental wellness, this episode is a must-listen that will expand your understanding and leave you with practical insights to apply in your own life and for your kids as they grow.Thanks for being here, Alexx Stuart, Your Host, lowtoxlife.com founder. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: www.drkalstein.com Instagram or LinkedIn: @drkalsteinThank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hello! Welcome to the Low Tox Life podcast - the place to bring your low tox life to life across all low tox pillars: Food. Body. Home. Mind. Planet. We cover it all to support you and your goals with some of the best minds in the world joining me each week. I'm Alexx Stuart, your host, and in 2009 I coined the term 'low tox' and started lowtoxlife.com. From there I've created 10 courses and had 2 books published (Low Tox Life and Low Tox Life FOOD; I've written countless research articles and recipes to inspire a low tox life. I am thrilled to bring this podcast to you as an extension of the online community, filled with multi-passionate people from around the world. The concept of living a Low Tox Life is one that rejects perfection, black and white notions of there only being one way to 'do it right'. Instead, we take a relaxed and curious approach to better choices to incorporate into our lives as and if they fit. Low Tox therefore instead of 'no tox' as people come together from all walks of life; from cities to regional and remote areas to work from our overlaps and all be part of the many solutions toward healthy people and planet. Forget wasting time feeling bad about what you're not doing or you didn't know yesterday. Let's feel awesome about what we can learn and do from today! Thanks for being here. I just know you'll be inspired as I am by each show. Enjoy, subscribe, pop the kettle on and most importantly: Welcome!For more, head to www.lowtoxlife.com and for easy back-catalogue exploring of the podcast, by topic type that you're most looking for, head to https://www.lowtoxlife.com/low-tox-life-podcast-index/And if you share a show, be sure to tag me at @lowtoxlife on Instagram so I can share it too! Alexx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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