448. Eat 2 venison steaks a year to save the environment? The opportunity in addressing invasive species, with Tara Medina

It’s a Farmer Insights show this week, designed to inspire eaters to upgrade their food sourcing practices and for farmers, whether organic or regenerative farming curious, to gain insights into how others are achieving success, saving money, transitioning, managing weeds and pests, and more.Lawson and Laura from Margaret River Organic Farm in Western Australia embarked on a mission to relocalise the food system, rehab the land they farmed to be in peak condition, restore biodiversity, and build a thriving farm - plenty of insights, tips, and tricks shared. I love featuring regenerative farmers from a range of methods and locations around the world because eaters get inspired to prioritise food over “excess things” and support the farmers who prioritise plant and animal health, biodiversity, minimised synthetic inputs and nutritious food produced. Enjoy, share and support your farmers however you can do so: Could you cut out a middle-person or two in your food supply chain with a couple of items, even, just to get started? Challenge issued! Alexx xWant to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: https://www.mrorganicfarmer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrorganicfarmer/ Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @forestsuperfoods is back with a very generous offer for all new subscribers: Subscribe to a product you know you take regularly from their organic, wholefood, filler-free supplement range and every month receive a mystery luxe-sized product or supplement - enough for a 7-14 day supply to really test it out, product depending. Link in Bio and change products in your subscription every month - super flexi! https://www.forestsuperfoods.com.au/pages/low-tox-life @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.

Dr. Shefali joins us this week: Clarity and Wisdom in 50 Minutes, looking at two aspects of psychology and personal development with the clinical psychologist and renowned best-selling author: 1️⃣ Conscious Leadership: Level up your life, starting with yourself! • Unlock your authentic self• Vision boarding done right - you may be focused on the wrong things! • Create your dream life vision of your ‘next best YOU’. 2️⃣ Conscious Parenting: Next-level family vibes 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦• Turn parenting into personal growth• When the ego shows up - show it the door - your ego doesn’t help your kids!• Connect with your kids (even when they don’t like you much or you ‘need them to do something urgently’. • Embrace authenticity over "perfect" parentingTwo mini pods inside one incredible episode! 🎙️✨ Don't miss Dr Shefali's transformative insights! Can’t wait to hear your takeawaysAlexx Stuart, Your Host#DrShefali #ConsciousLiving #ParentingGoalsHave you read any of her books or listened to her podcast? She’s also coming to Australia next year for an event series… Yay for more in-person connection with like minds… Here’s he link to her tour dates/locations. Want to learn more about this week’s guest? Website: https://www.drshefali.com/authorized-media/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali Books:A Radical Awakening - https://bit.ly/3UH8NsDThe Parenting Map - https://bit.ly/3JxPhfG Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @forestsuperfoods is back with a very generous offer for all new subscribers: Subscribe to a product you know you take regularly from their organic, wholefood, filler-free supplement range and every month receive a mystery luxe-sized product or supplement - enough for a 7-14 day supply to really test it out, product depending. Link in Bio and change products in your subscription every month - super flexi! https://www.forestsuperfoods.com.au/pages/low-tox-life @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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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