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In this special episode of The Additive-Free Lifestyle Podcast Show we delve into the topic of saunas and hopefully answer all your questions we have received recently about them.

We have received so many questions about our saunas from you guys, so we thought what better way to answer them than to go straight to the source himself, Alex from iHealth Saunas.

Topics discussed:

Why did we want a sauna?
Where can you put the sauna?
How did iHealth Saunas start?
What’s the EMF rating of the iHealth Saunas?
What does the colour therapy do in the saunas?
The Third Space
Are saunas safe for children to use?
Are saunas safe for pets to be inside?
How does the sauna help you detox?
How much do saunas cost?
How much water should you drink whilst in the sauna?
Using essential oils in the sauna
How can you get a sauna?

Links mentioned in this episode:

https://ihealthsaunas.com.au/

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This week, it's time to say goodbye. After much thought and soul searching, we have decided to no longer continue on with the show. It's been 4 years, yep we started in May 2016, and one heck of a ride!

We honestly can't believe it's been that long. But if the last few years have taught us anything, it's that we have stretched ourselves way too thin and running ourselves into the ground is something we simply cannot do.

We have so many new ventures in the pipeline that we're excited to bring you and we need to make room in our schedules for those. So it's not something to be sad about, it's simply a pivot to new directions.

We're sure we'll interview great people along the way in the future and when we do we may just release a new episode here and there, who knows, we'll never say never!

Regardless, there are over 180 episodes to revisit and sink your teeth into either via iTunes, Stitcher or listen on our website, including this final episode 183. Don't forget that each episode has its own show notes on our website which are like their own little informative blog posts too.

Thank you so very much for listening along, we really appreciate it. Don't worry we aren't going anywhere, you will still see us all the time here on our socials.

One chapter closes and many more new chapters open so stay tuned!

Much love, Tracey & Jo xx

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In this week’s episode we're coming at you raw and unplugged. Literally! To let you know that we're taking a break and why.

We've got no fancy intro's or outro's, it's just us and nothing else.

After over 180 episodes jam-packed with juicy info covering everything from additives and preservatives, health and wellbeing and everything in between we need to take a bit of a break.

We've got quite a few things in the pipeline this year, with one of them being re-branding our podcast show so that it fits more in line with Additive-Free Lifestyle. We need some time to get this all done, plus we've got some amazing guests lined up to interview so when we come back you're going to be blown away with amazing content.

Excited is kind of an understatement of how we feel.

So, bear with us whilst we get it all sorted.

In the meantime, feel free to revisit any or all of the 181 episodes that are waiting to be listened to again and again.

We'll be back in the coming months bigger and better than ever!

Stay tuned!

Much love,

Jo & Tracey xx

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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:

What are Nitrates and Nitrites?
Where are they found?
What’s so bad about them?
Let’s get sciency…
Is there any good news?
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.

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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:

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

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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:

Dr Mariza’s story in a nutshell
What do hormones do in our bodies?
What are some common reasons for our hormones to become imbalanced?
Essential oils for hormones
Essential oils for menstruation
Are essential oils still useful if you’re taking the pill?
How can aromatic use of essential oils help our hormones?
Can you diffuse hormone supporting oils around children?
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

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk the amazing Liz Chick about the incredible benefits of having essential oils in classrooms.

As you are about to hear, Liz is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to kids in classrooms and how to support the child as a whole. We were totally blown away and could have listened to her for hours. We know that parents, as well as educators, are going to get so much out of this episode.

Who is Liz Chick?

With over 25 years’ experience in Early Childhood, Liz has filled most positions within it. After moving from Tasmania to the Northern Territory in 2012, Liz founded the Top End Early Year’s Research Network and continues to incorporate her experience as a Trainer and Lecturer to support Educators both in the Northern Territory and around the country.

Liz sits on a number of committees that advocate for the rights of young children. Liz’ area of interest lies within the Neuroscience behind wellness and identity; links between Aboriginal pedagogy and the key principles and practices of the Educational Project of Reggio Emilia.

Liz is passionate about supporting those who work and learn alongside children and empowering them to challenge their old ways of being and knowing within our education system.

Topics discussed:

How did the pedagogy of smell enquiry-based project come to be?
Using essential oils safely with children
Incorporating essential oils into classrooms
Where to start?
Where else can you find Liz?

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk all the basics about manifesting and how you can incorporate it into your life with Gemma Benad from The Manifesting Mum.

Topics discussed:

Who is Gemma?
Let’s get to the basics… what is manifesting?
If you’re in a bad place in your life, how do you reconcile that you may have created that?
What can you do to start manifesting?
Vision Boards
Limiting Fear
You can do it
Where else can you find Gemma?

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we take a look back and reminisce on the year that was.

We thought we would take a look back on the year that was. We have had a pretty full-on year this year especially with our mum battling cancer and it has given us a perspective we perhaps may not have had before.

There was a time where we have wished away certain things in our lives such as wishing the kids were older so we could shower in peace or not have to wipe backsides anymore or drive the kids here, there and everywhere. But you know what? That’s the juicy stuff! Now that Tracey has older daughters who don’t need her for those things anymore, she realises how precious those years were. So, don’t ever take that stuff for granted because before you know it, it’s all gone.

Topics discussed:

Our Mum
Our book, Everyday Additive-Free
Instagram
Facebook
Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle Facebook Group
Additive-Free Lifestyle Chat Group
Additive-Free Made Easy
Additive-Free Lifestyle Website
Additive-Free Lifestyle Shop
Most Viewed Blog Post for 2019
Basic Icing Recipe
The Whole Circle Podcast Show
Lifestyle Wellness Event
Stay Tuned for 2020
Tracey’s Big Personal and Business Goal for 2020
Jo’s Big Personal Goal for 2020
Jo’s Big Business Goals for 2020
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk all about food, mindset and movement with Luke Hines.

We were so excited to interview Luke for this episode. He has inspired thousands of people with his healthy food lifestyle, mainly centring around Paleo and Keto diets and and Jo just loves his cookbooks.

He was so lovely and down to earth, it really was a pleasure to chat to him and we got so much out of this episode and we think you will too.

Topics discussed:

Who is Luke Hines?
Mindset is vital
So, where do you start?
Luke’s eating lifestyle
Cookbooks
Keto and Palo diets
How does Luke maintain his eating lifestyle whilst travelling?
Intermittent fasting
Is breakfast good or bad?
Luke Hines 10

Links mentioned in this episode: Website: https://lukehines10.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeHinesOnline/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukehinesonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bondipt

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk all about our recent incredible trip to Guatemala.

We’re back!

We’ve arrived home safe and sound and our minds are still spinning from the amazing trip we just got to experience.

Since our return, we have had lots of questions from people wanting us to articulate how the trip made us feel. To be honest, it really is incredibly hard to articulate or to articulate it in a way that truly does it justice.

It was definitely life-changing that’s for sure.

It was also very humbling. The communities we went to were living in extreme poverty. We have witnessed this before given we spent some of our childhood living in Papua New Guinea, so we were not as shocked by it as we perhaps should have been or as shocked as some of our travel mates were, but the thing that struck us the most was that the people in these communities were extremely happy.

They don’t know any different. Living this way is their version of normal. They have nothing to compare it to, so they make the most of what they have and live their best lives possible.

Topics discussed:

Tracey’s 1st key take-away from the trip
Jo’s key take-away from the trip
Tracey’s 2nd key take-away from the trip
Let’s backtrack … how did we get to Sika’abe in Guatemala?
If you buy doTERRA oils…
If you want to buy doTERRA oils...

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk all about our upcoming trip to Guatemala.

We not going to lie, we’re nervous about what this trip has in store for us. But having spent a portion of our childhoods living in Papua New Guinea, we are hoping that we will have some, even if minor, experience with travelling to, and staying in, a third world country.

Topics Covered:

Why are we going to Guatemala?
doTERRA’s humanitarian efforts
Long haul travelling additive-free
Taking food on planes
Exercise
Bus trip
What essential oils are we taking?
How are we going to manage jetlag?
Airport food
Noise-cancelling headphones
Accessory tips

We’re excited to share with you all that we get up to in Guatemala. We will then be staying 3 nights in Mexico City on the way home as a little mini-break and time to process all that we have participated in on doTERRA’s Co-Impact Sourcing trip.

See you on the flip side!

Jo and Tracey x

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk about all things healthy living with Pete Evans.

Way back when in the early days of this podcast show we dreamed of how we would have loved to get Pete Evans on the show. We thought it was never going to be possible and yet here we are!

We’re big fans of Pete’s. We understand that not everyone agrees with his views and that’s ok. It would be a pretty boring world if we all agreed with each other. We’re all entitled to our opinions, but we believe he does do a lot of good in the world, especially when it comes to clean, wholefood, additive and preservative-free living. We believe it’s important to hear all the information so that we can then make our own informed choices.

Topics Covered:

How did Pete come to live this very clean lifestyle?
Curious by nature
Pete’s new book Heal is such a departure from his cookbooks. What made him write Heal?
Cannabis
Why is cannabis demonised?
Legalisation of Cannabis
Where can you find Pete?

We got so much out of this episode. Pete was very kind, down to earth and generous with his time and information, we were super impressed and loved every minute of it.

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we give you the inside scoop about what’s in our long-anticipated book, Everyday Additive-Free as well as a chapter sneak peek.

This book has been in the making for years!

You guys have been asking us to bring out a cookbook and well this year, we decided the time was right.

Little did we know how MASSIVE writing a cookbook would be. We thought we had an idea, but being on the other side now, we realise we HAD NO CLUE! Haha

Topics Covered:

Not your average cookbook!
In the book, you’re going to get
Chapter Sneak Peek of Page 1
Hints and Tips
Thank you
We’re so excited

Get your own copy If you want to get a copy for yourself to start or complement your additive-free lifestyle, then head to our website to order it.

https://additivefreelifestyle.com/book/

Tag us Once you have gotten yourself a copy, we’d love you to tag us in social media because we would really love to hear from you, plus we love seeing those kinds of notifications pop up.

@additivefreelifestyle or #additivefreelifestyle

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Naturopath and Nutritionist, Naomi Judge about progesterone deficiency and how this could affect you.

Full disclaimer here guys, Naomi is our Naturopath and we love her! She has totally helped us turn our health around.

Who is Naomi Judge?

Naomi is a certified Naturopath with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science. She is also a Nutritionist, blogger, and author, with her own Sydney-based business. Naomi has reached thousands of local, interstate and international clients reach their health goals over the past 9 years. Well-known for her expertise in helping women who are frustrated, fed up and struggling with unresolved hormonal health problems. Naomi helps these women connect the dots between their health, happiness and hormones. Enabling them to live a life in optimal vibrancy – what she calls “Your New Normal”.

Previous podcast episode with Naomi

We interviewed Naomi way back on episode 3 and we discussed with her all about zinc and magnesium. It’s still, to this day, one of our top trending episodes. There is so much juicy info in that episode, so if you haven’t listened to it before, then head on over and check it out via the Apple Podcast or Stitcher apps.

Topics covered in this episode:

Thyroid Issues
Jo’s health concerns
Pregnancy and low progesterone
Common signs of progesterone deficiency
How does being on birth control affect your progesterone?
How can you have low progesterone if you live a healthy lifestyle?
What can you do to resolve it?
Sugar

Where can you find Naomi? Website Facebook Instagram You Tube

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Nikki Cassar about how to create an additive-free school canteen.

In our eyes, Nikki is a superstar! She saw that the canteen at her children’s school wasn’t additive-free so she just couldn’t allow her kids to get food from there.

Fast forward to when a position became available to work in the school canteen and in her interview, she stipulated that she would only take on the role if the school allowed her to make the canteen completely additive-free!

Needless to say, she got the position and she has gone onto overhaul the whole school canteen to be fully additive-free!

Seriously… how AWESOME is she?!

Tthe canteen is not just additive-free, they also use organic or chemical free produce wherever possible which they source from a farm 15 minutes away from the school as well as they use their own school garden for produce or source locally where they can. They use very little plastic.

Topics covered:

How did the change come about?
What started Nikki’s journey of living additive-free?
What was the school’s reaction to Nikki wanting to overhaul the canteen?
Was the school supportive of the change?
Did Nikki encounter any objections from parents?
Kids in the kitchen
What difference have the teachers noticed in the children?
Food transparency
NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy

If you want to check out what they have to offer, head on over to their Facebook page at Black Swan Café Canteen.

Nikki is also a member of our chat group and puts up posts now and then about what food she is serving in the canteen. Check it out by joining our Additive-Free Lifestyle Chat Group.

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to author, Nadine Artemis all about holistic dental care.

We have been interested in this topic for quite some time, so we are excited to delve deep into holistic dental care with Nadine.

Who is Nadine Artemis?

Nadine is the author of Holistic Dental Care: The Complete Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums and Renegade Beauty. She is also the creator of Living Libations, which is a line of serums, elixirs, and essential oils for those seeking the purest of botanical health and beauty products. Her products have received rave reviews in the New York Times, the National Post, and the Hollywood Reporter. Described by Alanis Morissette as "a true-sense visionary," Artemis is an innovative aromacologist and beauty philosopher.

Topics covered:

What is holistic dental care?
Microbiomes
How to take care of our mouths and heal the microbiome area
So, what can you do if you have had a root canal?
What about fillings then?
What are some great dental practices we can implement in our children?
Fluoride … good or bad?
Where can you find a holistic dentist?
Where can you find out more?

Where can you find Nadine?

Website: https://www.livinglibations.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successfulselfdentistry/ https://www.facebook.com/livinglibations/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinglibations/

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to health and wellness guru, David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe.

We are so excited to talk to David this week. In our eyes, he is the guru of the health and wellness world. His wealth of knowledge is staggering, and we are thrilled to be able to have a chat and learn so much from him.

Topics covered:

Who is David Wolfe?
Had David always grown up living a holistic lifestyle?
What is David’s latest book, The Beauty Diet, all about?
How do you eat for beauty?
If new to all this, what’s the biggest toxin we should remove from our lifestyle first up?
Organic eating
Detoxing your body
Overcoming stress
Forest Bathing – what is it?
Get back to nature
Where can you find David?

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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:

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

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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:

Convenience to the detriment of our health
Where do you think Chemists get the chemical structures from when they create a new drug?
Hints and tips on essential oils
Creating healthy habits for life
Tips to low-tox your home
Oils ain’t oils
doTERRA Essential Oils
Want your own oils?
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/

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk about where to start to live additive-free.

We get asked a lot about how to start living additive-free because people can be overwhelmed at the mere thought of trying to change their lifestyle, especially when you have to think about for not only yourself, but your family as well.

We’ve covered many times in previous podcast episodes how to manage family, expectations, negative comments etc. when it comes to living additive-free, but we haven’t specifically covered EXACTLY how to start living additive-free. So here are the topics we cover in this episode:

What is your why for living additive-free?
Look at what’s in your pantry and fridge
Make sure you read ingredient listings on the back of packets
How do you know what to buy?
Where to start for lunchboxes?
Where can you learn more?
Learn it all in our e-course, Additive-Free Made Easy

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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:

Who is Taryn Brumfitt?
Embrace The Film
Embrace You
Taking care of yourself
Embrace Kids
What can you do at home to help your kids embrace their bodies right now?
Donate
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!

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Cyndi O’Meara from Changing Habits.

Get ready for so many mic drop moments that are littered throughout this podcast episode!

We’re gonna call it…..this is the BEST podcast episode we have had the privilege to bring you guys! Big call….but it’s totally true!

The topics we cover:

Who is Cyndi O’Meara?
How did Cyndi come to this lifestyle?
What’s wrong with wheat and gluten?
Roundup
What are the stats?
Glyphosate
What is the difference between Coeliac Disease and Non-Coeliac Gluten Sensitivity?
How do we avoid ingesting all these chemicals that get sprayed on our foods?
How do you go gluten-free?
It’s not a quick fix or a quick alternative
How can you make a difference to help eradicate glyphosate?
Where can people find Cyndi?

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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:

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

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast Jo shares all about how she lost her additive-free mojo and what she’s done to get her groove back.

Oh, my goodness, just as well we have a 7-day additive-free challenge coming up because boy oh boy had the Ling family fallen off the additive-free wagon!

Guess what? It happens! Even we’re not perfect. Sometimes life gets in the way and we can justify not adhering to a certain lifestyle because we’re too busy. Oh, that word ‘busy’…it’s a word we can use to excuse so many things in life when in actual fact even though Jo was busy, she still had time to be living additive-free, she just wasn’t making it a priority.

But that’s life guys, warts and all. Life gets in the way and sometimes you lose focus on what’s important to you, it’s all part of being human.

Topics discussed:

Life got in the way
What does being slack with living additive-free look like?
What was the tipping point?
How hard was it to get back on track?
What’s the secret to living additive-free?
Get everyone back on board
It’s easy to lose your way
Free 7-Day Additive-Free Challenge

Links mentioned in this episode: • To join our additive-free challenge register here • To register your interest for our next round of Additive-Free Made Easy here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here

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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:

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

Links mentioned in this episode:

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to the Founder of Mindful in May, Dr Elise Bialylew.

Mindful in May is a transformative one month online mindfulness program which brings together the world’s best meditation teachers, wellbeing experts and neuroscientists to teach you the tools to transform your mind towards greater well-being and happiness – all whilst giving you the chance to transform the lives of others living in poverty.

The statistical data from Mindful in May that they now have shows that the people who have participated in the program, committing to 10 minutes a day of mindful meditation, benefited with:

• reduced stress levels • greater positive emotions • reduced negative emotions • greater self-compassion • greater ability to focus.

It’s important to note that doing this meditation isn’t about finding a blissful state of being for 10 minutes a day and then the remainder of your day is chaotic and overwhelming. It’s actually about training your brain and the benefits of that training are going to have a ripple effect onto your everyday life. It’s a much higher return on investment than simply feeling good for 10 minutes.

Topics discussed:

Who is Dr Elise Bialylew?
What happens to our brains if we don’t meditate?
How can meditation help?
How do we meditate?
Where can you meditate?
Mindful in May
What does Mindful in May involve?
Community is everything
Children and meditation
Screen time
How do we implement meditation in the home to include our kids?
The Happiness Plan

Links mentioned in this episode:

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Check out The Happiness Plan here

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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:

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

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Dr Glenn Livingston, Psychologist about binge eating.

Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. is a veteran psychologist and was the long-time CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry.

Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients and a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more light-hearted relationship with food.

Dr Livingston is also a best-selling author of Never Binge Again – Reprogram Yourself to Think Link a Permanently Thin Person™.

He also comes from a family of 17 therapists! Wow! Yes, that’s right he has 17 members of his family who are all psychotherapists in one form or another.

You can check him out as well as downloading a FREE copy of his book here.

Topics discussed:

Specialist Area
Personal History
Flipping the paradigm about food
Study of 40,000 participants
How did he overcome this?
Food Recovery
How do you stop your body from binge eating?
Character trumps willpower
Commit with perfection but forgive yourself with dignity
Turning shame into anger
Where you can find Dr Glenn Livingston

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Melody Towns from the wonderful charity, Be Her Freedom.

Be Her Freedom (the foundation arm of Be Hers) was founded by a group of girlfriends who were horrified upon hearing of the size and scope of modern-day slavery and felt compelled to do more.

They are honoured to have a movement of thousands of passionate, every day women – all determined to raise funds and awareness for the freedom of men, women and children held in sexual slavery across the globe.

Through their fundraising with Be Hers, they continue to be amazed at the generosity of those across their community, nation and beyond. Together they continue to raise much needed funds and awareness regarding the issue of human trafficking and the need for this to be brought to the forefront of the world’s attention. Whilst they may not be able to save all 48.5 million held in captivity today, they are determined to not ignore the cry of the ONE and do all they can to bring her freedom.

Let’s just for a moment take in that figure from above that 48.5 million people are held in captivity around the world! That’s two populations of Australia worth of people being held in captivity and human trafficked for sex-slavery! This is utterly devastating.

Topics discussed:

What is Be Hers?
What is Be Her Freedom?
The A21 Campaign
Human trafficking and sex-slavery really is a global problem
Why have we partnered with them?
Where does the money donated through Additive-Free Lifestyle actually go?
What can you do to help?
Together we can BE THE CHANGE!

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Davin a 13-year-old boy about how he embraced eating additive-free.

Davin has totally rocked our world! He is a 13-year-old boy who has embraced eating additive-free and even did a school report on it!

Topics discussed:

How it all began
How would Chantelle’s (Davins mum) family react?
Davin’s school project
Did his school friends give him a hard time about it?
How did the additives and preservatives Davin were eating make him feel?
Empowering Davin with responsibility and choice
Does Davin get in the kitchen and help cook?
Davin’s Chickpea and Carrot Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing recipe
How you can be empowered

We have our next round of Additive-Free Made Easy starting this Monday 4 March 2019.

There’s still time to register and empower yourself with knowledge that will serve you for a lifetime.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ADDITIVE-FREE MADE EASY

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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:

How it all began
The Food Babe Way – released in 2015
Campaigns sparking change
Incorrect assumptions that consumers can make
Making companies accountable
Feeding You Lies – released in 2019
How do you handle criticism from mums and the general public?
Flavours v natural flavours
The sinister lies we get fed every day
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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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:

Becoming a Dietician
Nic’s journey with breast cancer
How does drinking alcohol impact women’s bodies?
Weight management and breast cancer
What is febfast?
What do you learn at Uni to become a Dietician?
Is eating a fully organic diet a better option?
What’s the deal with soy?
Portion Control
Living a healthier plant-based lifestyle
Where can you find Nic?
How do you learn more about additives and preservatives?
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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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:

Easy lunchbox options
Ingredients to look out for when buying packaged/processed food
Yeast extract and hydrolysed vegetable protein
Sulphur dioxide (preservative 202)
Nitrate (preservative 250-251)
Anti-caking agent
Meals Made Easy
Lemon bliss balls
Nut free muesli bar slice
Pizza scrolls
Double chocolate fudge slice
Aunty betty plain biscuits
Chicken sausage rolls
Save money with Meals Made Easy
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 have an announcement to make!

We are interrupting our normal schedule to let you guys know of the changes that are happening to our podcast show.

As you, our loyal listeners for 149 episodes know (wow! Can’t believe it’s really that many!) we bring you an episode each week.

After much careful consideration we have decided to release a podcast episode every second week. With our ever-increasing schedules, we simply can no longer fit in recording an episode a week.

However, this doesn’t mean we won’t be providing you with valuable content weekly, actually it’s to the contrary.

On the other week where there won’t be a podcast episode released, we will be providing you with a written blog post packed with lots of information around additives and preservatives and living an additive-free lifestyle.

To simplify, one week you will receive audio, by way of podcast episode, and the other week you will receive a blog post.

We haven’t come to this decision lightly; however, we feel this is the best way going forward so that we can serve you best and provide you with the most valuable content, still on a weekly basis, but that is sustainable for the long term.

We have had a number of requests from you guys asking us about a range of topics regarding living additive free, so by giving you a blog post every second week we can answer all these questions and give you the content that you’ve been requesting.

Hopefully you guys understand our decision, especially given we are still going to be providing you with heaps of content weekly.

LET US KNOW

We love getting feedback whether it’s good or bad. So, let us know what you think about this change. We’d also love for you to let us know what content you want to hear and learn more about so that we can best serve you.

Feel free to email us at info@additivefreelifestyle.com

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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:

Favourite moments from 2018 - personal and professional
What's to come for 2019
Online Store
Confession Time
Environmentally Conscious
Book Release
Additive-Free Made Easy
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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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to Gabriela Rosa from Natural Fertility Breakthrough.

Unfortunately, in this day and age, we all seem to know someone who is going through fertility challenges. It can be a stressful and heartbreaking time in a person’s life.

Topics discussed:

Who is Gabriela Rosa
How did Gabriela become a fertility specialist?
Fertility Health
What impacts our fertility?
Rosa Institute
What can you do to help your fertility?

Thanks so much to Gabriela Rosa from Natural Fertility Breakthrough for sharing all her wisdom with us. We cannot recommend this brand highly enough. If you want to find out more about the AMAZING Gabriela Rosa then head to her website here where you will also find her free fertility challenge that is run online 4 times per year.

Links and Resources • Learn more about Gabriela Rosa and her 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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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:

Adorn refill program
Adorn sample program
First Adorn products ever released
Ingredients such as airless packaging, Talc, Bismuth Oxychloride, clay, artificial colours and fragrance
Labelling Laws
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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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:

Outdoor play
Vitamin D
Get moving
Other things that are affecting children's health
Additives
How our bodies react to toxins
Preservatives
Children's health issues on the rise
Body care products
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 today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk about 10 easy swaps you can make to ditch synthetic fragrances from your life.

Recently we watched the Netflix documentary called ‘Stink’ which we highly recommend you guys watch. It is a total eye opener and we are so glad it is bring awareness to the masses of how bad these are.

Today we are giving you a comprehensive list of 10 easy swaps you can make to ditch the synthetic fragrances from your home.

Topics discussed:

Where synthetic fragrances can be found
What you can ditch or swap
Hand wash
Kitchen cleaning spray
Dishwashing liquid
Dishwashing Powder
Laundry Liquid/Powder and Fabric Softener
Air fresheners
Candles | Reed diffusers
Carpet deodoriser
Car air freshener
Scented Tissues |Wipes |Garbage Bags
Scratch and sniff items
Perfume | Body Sprays

Links mentioned in this episode: • If you would like to get your own pure essential oils, then head here • 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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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:

PRE-ORDER
BREAKFAST a. Pancakes b. Maple Syrup
SNACKS a. Chocolate Covered Nuts b. Gems c. Gingerbread Houses d. Dips and Crackers
MEALS MADE EASY
DRINKS
ENTRÉE
LUNCH a. Turkey | Chicken | Stuffing b. Utilising Your BBQ c. Gravy d. Cranberry Sauce e. Glazed Ham f. Salads
GET EVERYONE INVOLVED
DESSERTS
BE PREPARED
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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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we breakdown what is in a tub of ice-cream.

We start today’s podcast off with some very exciting news which is that we are now going to be stocking and selling our very own Additive-Free Lifestyle branded reusable silicone ice-cream moulds! Yippee!

This has been in the making for over 2 years now and we are jumping out of our skin with excitement to finally be able to release them to you guys. They are so cool (yep pun intended) and look just like mini-magnums. The thing that excites us the most, more than anything else, is that we are going to be seeing thousands of children and adults eating additive-free ice-creams because it will now be so easy to make your own. Because we love you guys, we have a special discount code for you to purchase the ice-cream moulds, which is:

Code: PODCAST143 Discount: 10% off Website: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/product/silicone-ice-cream-moulds/ Expiry: Code expires on 30 November 2018

Topics discussed:

Plain Vanilla Ice-Cream
Annatto (160b)
Emulsifiers
Flavours
Natural Flavours
Vegetable Gums
Sugar
Flavoured Ice-Creams
Maltodextrin

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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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:

Our amazing additive-free product range
Parabens
Sodium Benzoate
Annatto (160b) 5.Artificial Fragrance
Phthalates
Phenoxyethanol
Artificial Food Colours/Dyes
Warehouse relocation
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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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast Tracey fills us in on how she managed to travel to America for a month-long holiday and continue to live additive-free.

Questions Answered:

Tracey’s itinerary
Hints and Tips
Is America any worse than Australia for additives and preservatives?
Additive-free plane travel hints and tips
What did Tracey make to take on the plane for the flight over to America?
What did they take on the plane coming home?
Did they suffer from Jetlag?
What are some ingredients that people should stay away from when travelling?
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 • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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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:

What has been your greatest highlight/achievement in Sistermixin’ and Additive-Free Lifestyle to date?
What are your go-to oils and why?
If you had the opportunity to meet anyone in the health and wellness industry, who would it be and why?
When you lost everything how close were you to giving it all away?
How do you cope with moody and fussy teenagers?
What guidance would you give to someone wanting to start using doTERRA Essential Oils and what path would you guide them down?
What sort of support is out there for someone wanting to start with essential oils?
What are the best things you can do to improve lives from an additive perspective?
What motivates you and drives you to do what you do?
How did you cope with having no control, or very little control, in the food over in America?
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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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we’re talking about all things Halloween…. ooooh spooky!

Firstly, apologies for no podcast last week, we just couldn’t get to it as we were super busy so we’re really sorry for that.

Tracey’s back from her month-long holiday in America so stay tuned in the coming weeks as she is going to fill us all in on her adventure in another episode. She had the best time away with her family, immersing herself in the culture and learning how other people live in another country.

But today, we are talking all about how to live additive-free during Halloween.

Topics discussed:

Who participates in Halloween?
Simple swaps for Halloween
Things to note when buying from the supermarket
What are ok to buy from the supermarket?

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
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week so in this episode of the Whole Circle Podcast we revisit a previous episode where we spoke to Mitch from Speak up and Stay Chatty.

Most people in some way or another have been touched by mental illness, whether it's themselves or someone they know. 1 in 5 people aged between 16-85 suffer with a mental illness whether it be depression or anxiety which can lead to substance abuse issues too.

With that in mind, if you are going through some mental health issues at the moment and you need to get some help, then make sure you do so. You will be able to find help in your local area with a quick Google search. There's also some great resources online with Better Health, Beyond Blue, Mission Australia or Lifeline

Topics discussed:

You can’t always sense the inner struggles that someone is going through
A taboo topic particularly with men’s mental health
The stats around Australian suicide rates
What can we do to help?
But what happens when they tell you that they’re fine when you know they’re not?
Common signs to look for in someone that might be suicidal
Why intervention is so crucial at a young age
Services available to assist with suicide
Taking care of family directly affected by suicide

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

Links and Resources

Albie House fortnightly bereavement group in Tasmania
Australian of the Year 2017
Speak Up!
Additive-free Lifestyle
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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast Jo tells us all about how you can manage to still eat additive-free whilst long haul travelling.

Recently Jo and Tracey travelled to America, in fact as this podcast episode was being recorded, Tracey and her family were still in America enjoying a family holiday.

Thanks to eating additive-free while long haul travelling, Jo managed to avoid jetlag, feeling bloated and feeling really tired. Don’t get us wrong, she did feel tired at times because it was an overseas trip, but for the most part, she felt good.

Jo has done a live Facebook video about her travel so you guys can head on over and check that out here as well as getting lots of other valuable content on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

Topics discussed:

How did Jo travel to America and eat additive-free?
Are you allowed to take your own food and drink on the plane?
Really simple hints and tips
Different ideas to consider

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In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to the lovely Leia Dillon about her journey of becoming a doTERRA Wellness Advocate and then building a flourishing doTERRA business.

Topics discussed:

How long has Leia been building a doTERRA business?
Leia’s story
So what does a doTERRA Diamond rank income look like?
What was the process of caring for Mako?
How much time did Mako have off school?
So what does the future look like for Mako?
What does Leia do with the essential oils on a day by day basis?

Links mentioned in this episode: • If you would like to check out Leia Dillon’s website, Blissful Being, head here • If you would like to check out Leia Dillon’s Facebook page head here • 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 • doTERRA Wholesale Enrolment • Join our Facebook group Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk all things keto diets with Leah Williamson.

Leah is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, she is also an Associate Instructor for the Nutritional Therapy Association and she is a Consultant at My Keto Clinic which is in the Brisbane CBD where they have a Keto Program which is suited for people who are looking to switch over to a ketogenic diet or are having issues and need more support.

Topics discussed:

What does a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner do?
What is the keto process?
What is a ketogenic diet?
What does the average day in a ketogenic day look like when starting out?
What about portion sizes?
Can kids eat keto?
Tips for new people starting out on a ketogenic diet
What is ketosis and how do know you if you are in ketosis?
Keto v Paleo

Links mentioned in this episode: • If you would like to learn more about Leah Williamson head here • If you would like to check out My Keto Clinic head here • If you would like to check out Leah’s podcast show head here • Follow Leah on Instagram here • 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 episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we discuss how you can use top quality essential oils to support you and your family during long haul trips. Tracey and her family are about to head off on a USA adventure for four weeks and, well, it got us thinking about what we can do to make the long-haul flights and time away as comfortable as possible. So, if you’re about to head off on a trip, then we’ve got you covered in this podcast.

Choosing what oils to take is like choosing your favourite child!

We get it, when you go away the temptations is high to take all your oils with you. But honestly you don’t need to, we subscribe to the KISS method (keep it simple silly – lol). There are some great all-round oils you can pack that can support you for a lot of different things. It’s going to be hard enough deciding what clothes to pack let alone what oils. When using essential oils make sure you are getting top quality, high grade essential oils from a company you know and trust. We wholeheartedly trust doTERRA and choose to use their oils. So, let’s make it easy for you and give you some inspiration.

Ice Blue
Lavender
Frankincense
Peppermint Beadlets
OnGuard Beadlets
Lemon
DigestZen
Balance
ClaryCalm
Copaiba
Fractionated Coconut Oil

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 • doTERRA Wholesale Enrolment • Join our facebook group Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle • Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page • Follow us on Instagram • Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group

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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to the lovely Mish Pope about how powerful mindset can be and how learning to say one simple little word can have a massive impact on your life … NO! 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 and radiate joy in the process.

Mindfulness – What is it? Mindfulness brings about the following questions that we all need to ask ourselves:

Are you living a life that feels aligned?
Are you living a life that you’re happy to be in?
Do you know who you are within that space?

To Mish, that is what mindfulness is all about. For a lot of us, mindfulness is a term that has only been heard about in the mainstream in the last few years or so and is quite often referred to in the wellness space.

Other ways you can be mindful are:

Taking a step back and assessing the situation at hand
Seeing how you feel about the issue
Putting yourself into someone else’s shoes
Looking at the issue from a different perspective

Things you can do each day to be more mindful or help keep you centred

Tracey loves to practice Yoga to help keep her mindful and centred
Mish recommends taking a sheet of paper and writing down what you need to give yourself restorative rest.
Head to the gym and work out. Mish especially loves F45 classes.
Being aware of your diet to ensure that your body is getting the fuel it needs to sustain you.

Links and Resources • If you would like to learn more about Mish Pope head here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here

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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we not only talk about the amazing essential oil that is frankincense, but we also delve into the incredible work doTERRA, as a company, is doing around co-impact sourcing.

Frankincense

doTERRA Frankincense conveniently either comes neat in a 15ml bottle or pre-diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil in a 10ml ‘Touch’ roller bottle.

So what can Frankincense do for us, well he is good for:

Relaxing, calming and soothing our mind and bodies.
Grounding our emotions.
Quieting our minds and drawing us back to focus.
Enhancing the properties of all the other oils he is blended with.
Being an all-rounder oil for the newbie essential oil users.

When in doubt, use frankincense!

Co-impact Sourcing

To find all about how doTERRA source and harvest their Frankincense and what a massive difference it makes to communities, then we would really love for you to watch these two videos on how doTERRA’s frankincense is sourced and harvested and the positive impact it is having on communities:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2R58k83-bw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg9mVE7-yPQ

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 facebook group Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle Visit our https://www.facebook.com/additivefreelifestyle/ Follow us on Instagram Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/additivefreelifestyle/

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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

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Let’s all face it; stress is a part of our everyday lives. Between family, work, other commitments, things can get overwhelming and stressful. In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we discuss tips and ways to keep your stress at bay because we all know the less-stressed, and the more relaxed and calm you are day in and day out -- you eat healthier, you live happier, and the people around you will notice that glow emanating from you. So to help manage your stress here are our top 10 tips.

Get regular, quality sleep
Get a little bit more organised
1. Exercise a little bit more
2. Use your essential oils
3. Self-care time
4. Talk about it
5. Start a gratitude diary
6. Meditate or yoga
7. Detox from technology
8. Laugh more

Please do hit the subscribe button if you love our podcast show and we love for you to leave a review. Special thanks to “Driving Along” for leaving a cool 5-star rating on Apple podcasts.

Resources and Links:

Additivefreelifestyle.com
Learn more about essential oils
Podcast 23 The exploration of our sleep habits (Part 1)
Podcast 24 The exploration of our sleep habits (Part 2)
Yoga with Adriene
Additive Free Lifestyle on Instagram
Additive Free Lifestyle on Facebook

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In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we talk all things about meal planning, how it can save you not just a ton of money but saves you the time and hassle as well.

Before we talk about meal planning, we asked members inside our Additive Free Lifestyle Chat Group on Facebook to share photos of their grocery shopping lists and show proof of how much they spent by sharing their receipts.

One of our members Kylie shared her first meal plan and said she only spent $85 for the entire week! She used to go to the store 4 to 5 times per week and pays $50 each time (that’s about $200 per week). She says she became organised and saved money more than half of what she usually spends shopping. That is amazing!

Meanwhile, another member Mandy shared a screenshot of what she planned to cook for the week using our Meals Made Easy program, and it turns out that she only spent $130, looks big but it is, in fact, her budget for two weeks -- or $65 per week!

Carlyn also tried Meals Made Easy and happily posted in the group: “I love how Meals Made Easy made my shopping list so much lower.”

Our additive-free meal-planning program will give you access to:

A brand new meal plan every single month

Shopping lists
Prep guides for every week
Cooking tips and discounts on our range of products
You get our E-Book every month
Videos and bonuses
Support from the community and much more, each week for four weeks (well eight weeks if we're to be honest! )
For more details about Meals Made Easy, just head on over to www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes.

Links

Additive Free Lifestyle Chat Group: www.facebook.com/groups/additivefreelifestyle
Checkout Our Meal Planning Program: www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes

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In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we interview one of our most recent students of our signature e-program Additive-Free Made Easy, Melinda Mill.

Melinda shares with us how she was already getting tremendous value for free from the Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page, learning and implementing the tips and tricks she got from our posts on the page.

She then took it a step further by deciding to join the e-program. In a matter of weeks, she not only wholly improved her skin, the reason why she joined our program in the first place, but her overall health and well-being by choosing to live an additive-free life. Melinda says that she feels so EMPOWERED now.

The most positive change she’s made? Not only has she made a positive difference in her life because of the e-course, but she's also making a significant impact in the office -- by spreading the word about additive-free living to her work colleagues. Amazing!

This shows that even if AFME is a mainly food-driven program, people like Melissa who are experiencing the damaging effects of additives on their skin, can still get tremendous value out of the program and change their lives…one step at a time.

Resources and Links:

Join 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/
Shop Eco Tan : https://additivefreelifestyle.com/product-category/eco-tan/
Checkout Our Meal Planning Program www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes

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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/

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We stumbled across Tammy’s incredible blog on how to live a zero waste lifestyle. With the world beginning to ban plastic bags at mainstream supermarkets, we thought it was a great time to get Tammy on the airwaves and hear her all about her inspiring lifestyle. We won’t lie, this episode is an absolute ripper!

One person can make a huge difference

While it can be overwhelming just how much plastic waste is going on, when we band together, that one individual choice to become better at reducing waste goes a long way. It takes courage to share your plastic-free lifestyle with others, but you can inspire so many people to be better!

Social psychology does show that it makes a huge difference what you do, as you’re creating a new social norm. The more people we see doing something, the more acceptable it is to us, and the more likely we are to do it ourselves. This is how we create the movement.

It’s so empowering when you begin to reuse simple items around the home, and it allows you to be super creative. Achieving zero waste is all about the micro decisions that we make every day. By taking it one step at a time, you’ll find after a little while that you’ve made a whole lot of changes that are really adding up to a big difference.

Resources

Tammy’s website : https://gippslandunwrapped.com/
Instagram : www.instagram.com/gippslandunwrapped/
Plastic Free July: www.plasticfreejuly.org/
Ep124 Reducing our Plastic Loads: additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast124/
Our signature E-Program Additive Free Made Easy goes up for Early Bird on Monday for a 6 August 2018 start date!: http://additivefreelifestyle.com/afme/
Redcycle : /www.redcycle.net.au/

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Plastic Free July is happening right now and in this episode we’re going to share some pretty scary statistics on plastics! We as humans have the power to change the plastic waste situation, rather than burying our heads in the sand, and taking an out of site out of mind approach. It’s so important to focus on how it’s going to be for the next generation and the one after that. Ultimately they are the ones that will truly suffer if we continue the way we are going.

These days it seems everything is wrapped in plastic from fresh fruit to conveniently chopped vegetables and more. The keyword is convenience! All of the below tips will help you to be a better influence to your children, to teach them the importance of recycling and what actually happens to that plastic item once used.

When you live additive-free, you automatically reduce your plastic load as you’re not purchasing nearly as many packaged food or drink products. Generally, you take your own home-made products, which reduces your contribution to plastic rubbish. If you can find a way to eliminate your use of particular plastic items, or re purpose that one plastic by using it a second or third time, then you’re well on your way to doing your bit for the environment. We’re not asking you to be perfect, but to take a bit more of a stand on recycling plastics and making simple swaps!

Resources

7-Days of Proven & Practical Advice To Help Your Family Live Additive-Free Head over to www.additivefreelifestyle.com/summit and register for the next round. Come and have some fun with us!
Plastic Free July: http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/
We have a discount on our website using “zeroplastic” as a coupon code valid for 7 days (13 July) giving you a 15% discount at www.additivefreelifestyle.com
Sea Shepherd Beach clean-up events : https://www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/get-involved/cleanup-events.html
Zero Waste Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/ZeroWasteHome/

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As we’re right in the middle of winter here in Australia, we thought it would be a great time to talk about ways in which to boost your immunity and dodge the many colds and flus that circulate around this time of the year. We also want to discuss ways to boost your kid’s immune systems, as we all know just how easy it is for them to spread their cold throughout the whole family.

Feeling better all comes down to eating better, then gradually moving onto improving your cleaning products, body-care, essential oils and fermented foods. This is a huge process that doesn’t just happen overnight.

Start with one thing and stick to it the best you can. Pick something that you feel you’re struggling with the most and tackle that. Perhaps it’s improving your sleep habits and doing everything you can to improve that. Take a few steps back and ask yourself if you’re doing everything you possibly can to help the problem.

Educate yourself further with the oodles of information, course registrations, podcasts, recipes and guides over at our website!

While you can take on all these hints and tips yourself, finding a really good naturopath can give you great guidance in the early stages of your journey, in order to help you truly get in tune with your body. They will help you to understand what’s really going on, and help you find the ways to boost your gut health and immunity through winter. These days many health food stores have naturopaths on site that you can consult with! We hope you’ve found this podcast incredibly useful for improving your overall health!

Resources

Ep 23/24: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-whole-circle-by-additive-free-lifestyle/id1119063755?mt=2#
Kombucha series: https://www.facebook.com/pg/additivefreelifestyle/videos/?ref=page_internal
Dr Axe essential oils guide: https://draxe.com/essential-oils-guide/
doTERRA essential oils https://additivefreelifestyle.com/essential-oils-doterra/
Our website: www.additivefreelifestyle.com

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Brace yourself because you’re going to learn so much in this episode! This question came up quite often in our Additive-Free Made Easy Group. Just why are petroleum based ingredients harmful to your health? You might want to read the back of your skincare product labels after hearing this podcast! Petroleum ingredients are found in some of the most popular skincare products.

What are petroleum based products? This is likely the biggest question we get asked. In a nutshell, they are a by-product of crude oil. Yes, something you put in your car or lubricate your car engine with. That’s what’s going on your skin. It just blows our mind that health authorities allow companies to place petroleum in popular beauty care products! There are a couple of grades of petroleum to look for: Xylene Toluene Mineral oil (perhaps the most deceptive branding) Liquid paraffin Paraffin wax Petroleum jelly (has been around for 50 to 60 years as a base in makeup products)

While there are no real links to major medical issues, there are plenty of concerns expressed by medical professionals, and it doesn’t offer your skin any health benefits. If the main ingredient in your skin care product is a petroleum derived ingredient, we believe you’re simply throwing your money away.

All of these serums only take a few minutes to whip up, and we can almost guarantee will be cheaper, and more beneficial for your skin health than any anti-ageing skin care product you might buy at an expensive department store. It makes the world of difference to know that you’re using nothing but natural ingredients that is supporting your health. We highly recommend top quality essential oils like doTERRA! Why not switch up your routine, save some money and improve your skin at the same time. Once you start you can’t stop!

Resources

doTERRA essential oils: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/essential-oils-doterra/ https://additivefreelifestyle.com/additive-free-shop/

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Jo: Why do you believe that most of our following are women?

Shane: Well I think sometimes men have that little bit of fear, that they’re going to be involved with something that’s predominately female.

Jo: But why do you think that it’s so driven by females? I know that men care about their health too. We go to the gym, we see men in there, some of the best chefs in the world are obviously men and there’s plenty of men that are into healthy eating. It seems to be an alright thing online, say on Youtube and podcast shows, but then why do men not show an interest in registering for Additive Free Made Easy for example?

Shane: Well I think for a long time, particularly through the generations we’ve been driven to the image of an Australian man. You know, this big-bulky man who has a beard, hair on his chest, drinks cans of VB, eats pies and goes to the footy. So I think that that’s kind of where it started from, and nowadays you see more men in the gym, more men looking after their health, more advertising on manscaping and other bits and pieces, so it is turning, but I think it’s turning too slowly. We need to have more men on board!

“I’ve had my ups and downs, but the factor is that it’s driven me to want to do it even more, because that little cog inside my head keeps telling me that this is for your family and for yourself”.

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Nat is a doctor of Chinese Medicine practicing for over 15 years. She’s also an acupuncturist, a mum, an author, speaker and a self-confessed guru of all things hormones! Nat helps women from all over the country understand their hormones better and to no longer fear them!

It’s funny because when Nat was first starting out in medicine, she vowed she would never solely focus on women’s health, as her experience with hormonal women wasn’t exactly fabulous. However, over the last 15 years a lot has changed and advanced, and we understand so much more about alternative and complementary medicine to support hormonal health.

Nat’s wildly popular masterclass Debunking ovulation is one of Nat’s top masterclasses, that teaches women to understand their ovulation cycles, and teaching them what to look for when they’re ovulating. Out of all of her masterclasses this one always has full attendance. Women come to her and they’re actually embarrassed that they don’t understand what ovulation is. Again, she reminds them that we’re just not taught about this, and that they’re certainly not the only ones!

Resources Website: http://www.natkringoudis.com/ Instagram @natkringoudis “Beautiful You” book to be released next January Contraception Deception available on Amazon for pre-sale right now! Official release is in July this year!

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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!

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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

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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/

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Jo’s beautiful eight-year-old daughter Eva is the whole reason behind her shift towards an Additive-Free Lifestyle. We have so many questions from mums and dads around the country even the world, about what it’s like to live additive-free, we thought it was a great idea to interview Eva herself on living an additive and preservative lifestyle. As you know, kids can be brutally honest and say the most unexpected things, so you know that what you hear in this interview is the straight truth. But there is a twist here... We get our listeners to ask all the questions!

What have some of the challenges been, in going additive-free? Jo: Wait, you were just three-years-old when food changes started to happen in our household, so you weren’t exactly at an age where you would remember these. In saying that, you do remember eating lots of packet food don’t you? Eva: Yeah, I miss my favourite rainbow coloured ice cream. But still have chocolate, vanilla or homemade mint ice cream so I don’t feel like I’m missing out too much.

As you can see, it’s not really that hard to eat additive-free, and Eva agrees that she never really goes without that much food. Hopefully, Eva’s interview has cleared up some of your fear about going additive-free when you have kids.

Resources Additive-Free Made Easy E-Course: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ You can watch the Facebook interview here: https://www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood/videos/1765117903551423/ Vital Veggie Powder here : https://www.sistermixin.com/?s=vital+veggie+powder

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As you know, we do live a fairly strict additive-free lifestyle, at least compared to most of the population! This has led to a lot of DIY moments around the house to help save money, make great thoughtful gifts, protect the environment and keep in line with our additive-free values. From the early days of focusing on additive-free, due to Jo’s daughter’s serious behavioural issues, right to Tracey’s love of natural body care, DIY just seemed to fit hand-in-hand with our healthy lifestyle changes. So whether you’re wanting to look into DIY body-care products, or DIY cleaning products (or both), our focus in this podcast is to compare costs of DIY vs purchased products to inspire you to go the extra mile!

We will send a word of warning on the amazing DIY cleaning products mentioned , you might find that you actually start to enjoy cleaning (in a strange way). That’s because the oils are uplifting and don’t come with the headaches, or other side-effects of chemical cleaning products. If you’re of the belief that you don’t have time to DIY, trust us, all of the products above take a few minutes to make! With your interest in safe and natural cleaning or bathroom products, together we’re all helping to turn around the cleaning industry, by their avoidance of using harmful chemicals. We’re starting to see the shift already and are super excited!

Resources:

The Inspired Little Pot Books: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/inspired-little-pot-book-bundle/ The Inspired Little Pot DIY Recipes: https://www.theinspiredlittlepot.com.au/category/recipes/ Episode 102 with Krissy from The Inspired Little Pot: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast102/ Soft scrub cleanser: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-bathroom-soft-scrub Multi-purpose cleaning spray: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/multi-purpose-cleaning-spray/ Our top 5 essential oils for cleaning: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast74/

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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/

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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

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Based on the realisation that you can’t just give someone a nutrition plan, and expect instant results, Matty & Stacey have spent a lottt of time in uncovering the many other factors that help to create positive lifestyle changes, in both the short and long term. After all, it’s about creating realistic goals that actually fit into your busy life.In this episode we have a huge amount of short and sweet facts, advice and studies, all derived from Matty & Stacey’s very own Seven Pillars for optimal health. There’s something for everyone in our first everfour-way podcast, and we guarantee you’re going to walk away that much wiser after tuning in!

Resources Website: http://thechieflife.com/ Meal Plans: http://thechieflife.com/the-chief-plan/ Brad Yates Tapping Master: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heQvpti4uvo Book “Mindset": https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Negative impacts of watching the news daily: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/this-best-selling-psychologist-says-watching-3-minutes-of-this-every-morning-rui.html On UV light: https://www.jackkruse.com/time-7-photoelectric-effect/ The truth about gluten with Dr Tom Bryan: http://thechieflife.com/tcl-ep-100/ Sleep doctor part 1 podcast: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-40/ Sleep doctor part 2 podcast: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-75/ How to wean yourself off coffee and why: https://thechieflife.com/quit-coffee/ Andy Mant on Blue Light: http://thechieflife.com/115-blublox/ Dr Jack Kruse- Water, light & why you shouldn’t eat watermelon: https://thechieflife.com/109-dr-jack/ Brian MacKenzie the art of breath: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-ep-85/ Alison Potts- the act of meditation: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-86/ Amon Woulfe- out of your mind: http://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-76/ JP Sears- how to be ultra-spiritual: http://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-77/ Travis Thomas- live with a Yes and mindset: http://thechieflife.com/111-live-yes-and/

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In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can reduce food wastage in your own home. According to AusHarvest, the government estimates that food wastage in Australia costs the economy a whopping $20 billion annually! There’s over five million tonnes of food that ends up as landfill, from households and the commercial sector. These figures become a little close to the heart, when it’s also revealed that 35% of the average household bin is full of food wastage. For this reason, it’s time to play your part in reducing this wastage, and in turn saving yourself a lot of money.

With a bit of meal planning, you’ll notice that you will no longer have those items that sit in the cupboard until after their use by date. There are so many ways to save food, that you would otherwise just toss into the rubbish bin. By planning ahead, you’ll be saving yourself a lot of money, time and also doing your bit for the environment!

Resources

Meals Made Easy program: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Vegetarian lasagne:https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/vegetarian-lasagne-with-gf-df-options/ Easy corn relish: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/super-easy-corn-relish/ Tomato sauce: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/tomato-sauce-best-recipe-ever/ Bunnings indoor composter: https://www.bunnings.com.au/maze-12l-bokashi-indoor-compost-bin-twin-pack_p0025611 Compost inspiration: https://compostguide.com/18-cool-diy-compost-bin-designs/ https://greatist.com/health/compost-how-to-DIY-make-your-own

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Today we are speaking with a previous guest, Jules who was on the airwaves way back on our second ever podcast show. Jules is a naturopath of close to 15 years, based near beautiful Byron Bay. Her biggest area of interest is in helping women overcome various levels of fatigue and biochemical glitches. She even refers to her work as detective work, as many clients have already been to see other naturopaths and come to her with unresolved issues. In this episode we are talking about her incredible aid work across the globe, and how you too can make a huge difference by paying it forward.

One year ago almost to the day, Jules Crowd Funded an aid trip to a refugee camp in Greece. She was totally blown away by the generosity of all those that gave to this amazing cause. She ended up traveling with a team of around 30 doctors, naturopaths, nurses and other specialists. Little did she know, she would receive a call from one of the orginisation directors, inviting her to also be involved in aid work in Fiji. However, her first thought was ‘I wonder what they need in Fiji?’

For any listeners that are doctors, nurses, naturopaths, physios, nutritionists or dieticians available to travel, Jules would love to hear from you! Though for most listeners that are not able to embark on international aid trips, get in touch with Involvement Volunteers International (IVI), who can inform you exactly how you can contribute right from home.

Anything you do to give back, will ignite soo many warm and fuzzy emotions that will simply change your life for the better.

Jules- “Just pick somebody and make their day”

Resources

Jules on our previous podcast episode: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast2/ Jules’ website: http://julesgalloway.com/ Involvement Volunteers International: https://www.volunteering.org.au/ The Hut Community Fiji: http://www.thehut.org.au/ OzHarvest Gold Coast: https://www.facebook.com/ozharvestbrisbane/

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We wanted to share with you all the big changes that you’ll notice over the coming weeks and months in this short and snappy podcast. While the Whole Circle Podcast is remaining unchanged, Sister Mixin is getting a huge re-branding which is soo exciting. So let’s get straight into it!

Our brand new name is…. “Additive Free Lifestyle”!

And guess what? You as our doted audience are the very first to hear our new name! Over the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing on our many social media platforms, that exciting new changes are in the pipeline, so I’m sure you can agree it was well worth the wait! But there’s more…

Why are we changing the Sistermixin' name?

We feel it’s really important to offer to the world a more fitting brand, especially with all the growth that has occurred since Sisterixin' was born as just a food blog. That’s not to say we haven’t enjoying every single moment of the journey. When we named ourselves Sistermixin', we never could envisage where we are now, with all our programs, courses, blogs and podcast show. All of these many aspects truly make what we are a lifestyle. We have both grown exponentially and learnt an unforgettable wealth of information since the beginning.

Last but certainly not least we wanted to acknowledge you, as our listeners for all of your many reviews and incredible feedback, which will sadly be lost in the transition to the shiny new website. If you do stumble across a great recipe within our new website, we would love you to add a quick review keeping this data loss in mind. Throughout the many trials and tribulations of making this business happen, it brings us so much joy to do this job of ours. What we receive back from you simply fuels the fire. We are just so passionate about what we do! We hope you enjoy the many changes to come!

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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/

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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

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What is Meals Made Easy?

In a nutshell, this is a meal plan where you have eight weeks worth of dinner, lunch and snack ideas. You’ll pay $17 per month on our monthly subscription, or if you sign up for a year, you’ll pay just $97 (over half price) – plus, go into the draw to win a ThermoMix TM5 if you sign up on or before the 28th of February!

Our amazing reviews

We have been truly taken back by some of the reviews left from those that have completed the course. We hope that these reviews inspire you to start making your life that much easier with meal planning:

Jessica “Meals Made Easy has taken the pressure off having to meal plan each week. We have a very busy schedule, so it’s wonderful to know we’re reaching for additive-free food, instead of fast food. I love that you get to keep the recipes in monthly books to use at any time”.

Julie “I hate trying to think about what to cook for dinner, Meals Made Easy makes it easy, I’m making meals I’ve never made before and they’re easy and delicious, highly recommend!”

Jessica (2) “Meals Made Easy has taken away the stress of planning great, healthy meals for my family. I love that all of the meals are wholesome and do not have any nasties. My son has some specific dietary requirements and I’ve been able to adjust most meals to suit him. Thank you Jo and Tracey, I love the price it’s quite affordable also”.

Lauren “I’m now gluten-free and dairy-free, and I found Meals Made Easy, easily convertible to suit my needs. Quick, simple and delicious!”

Resources

We’re currently giving away a ThermoMix TM5! If you register for Meals Made Easy for 12 months, you go in the draw to win one! This is only available until 28 February 2018! https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes

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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

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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/

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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

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Krissy shares with us how she’s held onto her slow burning passion for health and wellness over the years. She’s studied human movement, majoring in health promotion, and even taught health for 7 years at primary and high school level. It wasn’t until she became a mum that she one day woke up and a little light-bulb went off. As she gazed around her kitchen, she saw all the little bottles and boxes, and wondered what all the strange and unpronounceable ingredients were, that were listed on the products.

You can always control what you choose to put in and on your body

Krissy has always loved making a lot of her family’s food from scratch, as it makes her feel amazing to know exactly what was going into that food. She thought well why not control what also goes on our body too.

Through a lot of research, experimentation and sharing recipes for things like laundry powder and deodorant with friends, she became pretty pumped. She started a Facebook page and a basic website, and grew her business from there. Now she runs workshops across Australia, on how to make chemical-free products, inspiring and teaching others at just how simple it is.

“It’s just such a buzz for me, because I know they’re there, because they’re investing in their health”.

Resources:

Grab Krissy’s Inspired Little Book here https://www.sistermixin.com/product/inspired-little-book/ www.theinspiredlittlepot.com.au

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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/

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In this huge 100th episode, we reflect back on how far we’ve truly come since the beginning of our journey, and the incredible people we have met and had on the show. We’ve had nearly 700,000 downloads since we launched the Sistermixin’ podcast show which has blown us away!

Our team expands We are proud to have expanded our team with some equally passionate staff, including some junior staff to help us out over the summer period. Without them, we would have been completely inundated with orders (which of course is not a bad thing!).

A switch of focus to ourselves

This was a big switch over the past 12 months, taking self-care and self-love on board. There’s so much room to grow in this area, but we’re definitely dedicating more time to looking after ourselves and the ones around us.

A switch of focus to ourselves

We had a great trip to Philippines for a conference, which ended up being one of the most life changing events we’ve ever attended. One of the best things to come out of this, was all the amazing people we met and there stories, but the friends we made along the way.

Our wins with our doTERRA business

We got super lucky and won a trip to Fiji with doTERRA, a competition we also took out again this year! We’re off to Uluru in South Western Northern Territory, within the next few weeks, where are also taking two of our team members along with us. We have proudly made it to the second highest ranking within doTERRA, which shows that our hard work is really starting to pay off.

Jo’s big interstate move, Tracey leaves the Navy and an unlikely business partner comes on board and so much more!

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

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With the end in sight for our latest Additive Free Challenge, we wanted to share with you some of the most probing questions asked by our participants and our followers in general.

I don’t have time to make everything from scratch, what can I still buy and eat?
Where do I get my meat from?
What are ‘flavours’?
What do I put in a sandwich?
I’m feeling really overwhelmed, I don’t know what to eat now, and I’m terrified to go to the supermarket, what can I eat?

Links & Resources:

Our Additive Free Made Easy E-Program: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ Early Bird on SALE this Monday 15 January 2018! Aunty Betty Biscuits - https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/aunty-betty-biscuits-makes-6-dozen/

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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/

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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 reminds us just how toxic additives and preservatives are, and the need to make more conscious food choices. Coming from an upbringing where vegetables were grown in the garden, and food sourced from the land, it’s very clear, in her eyes, how 'modern' convenience food is creating so much disease.

The long journey to making a natural cordial

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.

Ultimately, Maria overcame these hurdles by returning to her family's heritage. Being an Armenian, but born in Iran, her cultural background involved particular traditional food offerings, which greatly influenced the production process of her cordial range. This has allowed her to blend exotic spices and herbs into her fresh fruits. For her, it’s all about going back to the source, rather than adding in synthetics.

Maria strongly believes that once she’s established a great flavour in her cordial, there’s no need to combine additives and colours, in order to reach that fluorescent cordial colour we are so used to seeing in the supermarket.

She candidly talks about the common frustrations of everyday supermarket experiences, where she simply wants to shake the person in front of her at the supermarket belt, for wanting to buy food that shouldn’t even be classified as food! Rather than getting caught up in emotion, she chooses to focus on the education. When it comes to recognising just what is in the food you’re buying, and asking yourself if you really want that in your body. Maria believes that if you don’t understand an ingredient, then you shouldn’t be buying it (and we couldn't agree more)!

A strong focus on top quality fruit

How far does your food really travel before you’re able to consume it? All the seasonal fruits that can’t be obtained locally, have all travelled an immense distance to reach the supermarket stand. Then it might sit in your fridge for a few days before being eaten. With this in mind, Maria personally drives to meet the farmers where she sources her fruit from and introduces herself. To her, it’s all about researching, building rapport, knowing exactly where her produce is coming from, and cutting down travel time.

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In this episode we discuss what it means to start your own doTERRA business, including how you can go about making income (all the way from a little side income, right to full time earnings). The amazing thing about starting your own doTERRA business, is you’re the one in charge, setting your own financial goals and targets. Hey, you might even be able to give up your full time job like we did! You’ll also have the chance to travel to some great places around the globe. The point is, you can potentially have the financial freedom that you’ve been craving your whole adult life! It’s time to start living on your own terms.

doTERRA’s compensation plan is anything but secret. When we started out with doTERRA, we didn’t have any intention to start a business. However, after using their products for a while and totally falling in love, we then opened our minds to the financial opportunities that existed within this company - simply by sharing our love of the oils with the world. That’s where our passion started and still is today - sharing the benefits of these oils with everyone, but we couldn’t help but begin a doTERRA business.

As you progress in the ranks, just like any other business, you start to earn more and more. Here is a brief summary or what you may receive if you are actively growing your team

Check out doTERRA on Sistermixin here. We hope our transparency has inspired you to start your own business today!

Links & Resources

Website: https://www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils-doterra/ Listen to Episode #92 - Why You Should Start a doTERRA Business

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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/

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If you’ve ever been shopping for a frying pan, then you’ll be all too familiar with the overwhelming selections now available on the market. From aluminium and stainless steel to carbon steel, non-stick and standard, it can be a difficult decision to know which one to choose. It's even harder if you're trying to live as low tox as possible. That’s why it’s important to know some of the dangers of cooking with certain types of frying pans, and why it might be worth investing money on that pan that’s been on your wish list.

There’s not many people that have a two-decade desire to create a high-quality frying pan, but Mark is just one of those people. Big on science, mathematics and engineering, Mark fills us in on how he started out in the workforce at just 14 years old for Queensland Rail.

Hungry for innovation, we hear how Mark knocks back international deals, and the thought of mass production to create his own unique range of pans - Solidteknics made right here in Australia.

Are non-stick coatings toxic?

If you’re one to truly use your frying pan to it’s very last days, then you’ll know all about those small black pieces that have been slowly flaking off the non-stick coat. While other household bills might be in the forefront of your mind and take priority, your deteriorating frying pan may be doing much more harm than good.

The majority of non-stick frying pans are made from a carcinogenic chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). As you continually cook at high temperatures, the non-stick coating of your frypan slowly breaks down. This helps to understand the reason why over time, you start to notice the black flaky pieces coming off. This is where you realise it’s time to buy another pan.

Unless the manufacturer of the pan specifically states that they have used non-toxic materials, then chances are the materials are harming your health. In one article on The Ecologist, it’s reported that Teflon coating is toxic to at least nine types of cells that regulate immunity. In animal studies, there is a strong link between PFOA and cancer, along with thyroid issues and miscarriage. In 2006, an EPA advisory board which consisted of 17 scientists strongly recommended PFOA be labelled a 'likely carcinogen’.

Environmental impacts of Teflon

Ever wondered what happens to that frying pan you dispose of after the non-stick coating has peeled off? Mark explains from an environmental aspect the damage that’s being done and some pretty scary statistics.

It becomes quite daunting when you begin to dig through multiple reports on the environmental impacts of Teflon products. American frying pan giant, Dupont, agreed to pay $100 million in a lengthy court case, after they were found to be hiding evidence of drinking water supplies having been contaminated with Teflon. Further, Teflon ingredients had been found in blood samples of mothers who worked in the Dupont factory, which led to birth defects in their children.

PFOA’s are also beginning to turn up in the blood of wildlife in three continents above the Arctic Circle, including sea lions, polar bears and sea turtles. Sadly, Teflon is simply unable to break down once disposed of, and this shows from water samples being taken from all around the world, with PFOA showing up in nearly every sample.

Interestingly, 80% of non-stick kitchen utensils in Australia are made from Teflon.

Making better buying decisions

How many frying pans have you bought over the years, probably way too many. Considering how much you use it every week, are you happy with how long they last? It could be time to invest in a quality, non-toxic frying pan that will last a lifetime (just saying).

Keep an eye out for companies that pledge to use non-toxic materials, and strive for life-long products. It’s becoming quite clear that on your chemical-free journey, purchasing the right cooking applia...

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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/

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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

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Today we are lucky enough to be speaking with Amanda, a mum of four and a nurse that is witnessing the direct result of increased chemicals in our everyday life, and the role they are playing in disease. Particularly she recognizes the rise in dermatitis, eczema and asthma in young children and makes a stand that she doesn’t want her children to walk the same path.

We probe into the challenges that come with nursing, including the type of processed food generally served to patients in hospital, and the treatment of disease, rather than the prevention of disease. Amanda sees many of her patients return because of this very reason.

After completing our Additive Free Made Easy Course, Amanda feels she has the confidence, knowledge and power to make changes in her local community. Living in Central Queensland, we thought Amanda may see an increase in her food bill going additive free, but she explains how with planning and preparation, very little has changed from a money perspective. We also hear positive changes in overall health, such as less colds and flus cascading through her kids, therefore less need for medication.

With the removal of certain additives and the allowance of these foods simply as treats, we hear how it becomes crystal clear to Amanda what the target of the problem is! We also discuss the need to educate our kids now, in order to create a generational change moving into the future. We all agree that only we know directly what it’s like to come from grandparents or parents, that knew only of real food.

Links & Resources

Online E-Course- Early Bird on sale now! http://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

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Today we are talking to Alannah who completed our course in 2016. She was inspired to take the plunge, after her two boys suffered from persistent asthma, and her husband had suffered a heart attack at just 35 years old. After battling through lack of sleep and low energy, she finally sought a natural alternative to help out her family, as medication simply was not working.

We hear about her additive free journey from the very beginning, and how she got started on eliminating products from her pantry, without getting overwhelmed with all the changes she knew she needed to make. Alannah describes what helps to motivate her on those challenging days that are sure to pop up along the way!

The most incredible part of Alannah’s story is the difference she noticed in her children’s behaviour and the direct link she so obviously recognised to additives in their food.

We bust myths on rising food bills and huge amounts of time spent in the kitchen, preparing meals from scratch when going additive free. Alannah brings her humour to the table, and humbly tells us the truth on all the positive changes that have happened along the way, since starting out additive free.

Links & Resources

Online E-Course- Early Bird on sale now! www.additivefreemadeeasy.com

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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

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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

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In today’s episode, we talk about healthy snacks for all those on-the-go parents specially on family days and sporting events that we can swap with the common snacks that are brought out at half time.

It’s so easy to grab junk foods whilst attending sporting and any events so we challenge you to SWAP it up and bring your own snacks and lunch box. Take the time to make peanut butter sandwich you’ll get good healthy fats with it, some good breads and butter. Pack a whole big packet of fresh fruit instead of lollies, make a fruit salad of your own, instead of that super cheesy snacks bring your own cheese and cracker, pop your own popcorn, you can also make a smoothie just put ice cubes in there to keep it cool and of course instead of getting one of those coloured drinks bring water.

We press the point that kids simply aren’t athletes and therefore don’t need the sugary sports’ drinks and bags of lollies. It’s pretty easy to get fooled by the heavily marketed sports drinks and foods, that are actually aimed for full grown adults not small children. The crux of this episode is on making better choices and all the alternative options that are available for quenching your thirst or hunger, without all the hidden nasties and sugar spikes!

Another thing also is that If you’re training a lot at the gym or physically active in sport, it is highly recommended to have some protein or protein shakes of course the healthy ones, to get the protein back to your body post-exercise for optimal muscle recovery.

Links & Resources

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

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

Chocolate Bliss Balls: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/chocolate-bliss-balls/

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If you’re anything like us, you love those treat days during the week, where you don’t have to cook and can simply grab takeaways for dinner. However, you may want to avoid some certain options after listening to what’s really in those foods!

We discuss what’s exactly in your standard cheeseburger, including a breakdown of every ingredient and lengthy list of preservatives such as:

Preservative 282 Emulsifier Mineral Salt 160B 160c And a lot more additives and preservatives We discuss common misconceptions especially the popular “but we grew up on McDonalds and we turned out fine”.

It’s crazy to learn that even ingredients that seem natural on the ingredient panel such as the pickles, onions, mustard and even the spices may not be as natural as you expect! Now these kinds of ingredients are linked to common mood swings, hyperactivity, headaches and skin irritations these are side effects to takeaway foods.

Don’t panic, there’s no reason to drop those treat days, you just need to explore much better options where you will feel so much better for it. Another tip, If you’re cooking on the weekend or any day you feel like you have time make sure to double it or poach some eggs the night before, make the easiest food on those busy nights. It doesn’t have to be complicated at all.

This episode is a bit of a reality check for where we are heading as a nation, and the levels of behavioural issues and diseases being diagnosed to school children, cancer rates, diabetes, obesity and even depression, all of these illnesses that are prevalent in today’s society leads us back to the product and food that we put on and inside our body.

Links & Resources

Additive Free Made Easy E-Course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com 7 day Additive Free Challenge: www.sistermixin.com/product/7daybooklet/ Chicken Nachos Recipe : www.sistermixin.com/recipes/chicken-nachos/

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Many modern day studies are only just being revealed as to what our food has truly become! In this episode we talk about how the final caramel product is created, including the lengthy process. The production process involved in making caramel or 150C or 150D will simply shock you.

We never know 100% what is in caramel, given how extreme the process is in making it. You’ll learn that caramel is not just used for flavouring, but also for colouring including:

Vegemite gravy mixes salad dressings BBQ sauce Brown vinegar Soy sauce Lollies Butter scotch flavoured stuff Soft drinks Biscuits Cakes Pancakes Ice cream Alcoholic beverages Studies have shown that Caramel that has been produced with ammonium (150c) has been linked to gastrointestinal problems, Irritable Bowel Syndromes and it also inhibits the absorption of Vitamin B6 and B vitamins which we all know is very important to our overall health. How scary you think that is?

There are switches that you can make and this is what we teach you on Additive Free Made Easy, rather than going without some of your favourite food products, you can either make your own or find something that doesn’t contain caramel, it’s just a matter of knowing the right place you can purchase additive free products.

We’re pretty excited about all the positive movement happening in the food world! discuss the switches you can make.

Links & Resources

Additive Free Made Easy E-Course: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ 7 day Additive Free Challenge: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/7daybooklet/ Common caramel colour terms: http://www.befoodsmart.com/ingredients/caramel-color.php Food Safety Standards: http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx Easy BBQ sauce recipe: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/easy-bbq-sauce/

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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/

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Annatto, or 160B, is one ingredient we would love to see banned from our supermarket shelves. It is definitely on our hate list, for a few reasons, mainly the extremely long list of adverse reactions that have been reported after eating this additive.

The other reason we can't stand annatto is the fact that it is totally natural, derived from the seeds of the achiote tree. This leads many consumers to think they are purchasing a better choice of product (over artificial food colours). How can this be bad, I hear you ask. Well, let us point out that not everything natural is safe for consumption - tobacco and arsenic come to mind!

Symptoms and Side Effects

Annatto (160B) is linked to numerous health issues, such as:

Headaches Migraines Skin rashes Behavioural issues Irritability Restlessness Learning problems Inattention Sleep disturbance and so much more. There are also numerous reports that Annatto has increased the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Listen in to the podcast to hear Jo discuss her personal story of how her daughter goes into absolute meltdown, when she consumes products that contain annatto. She also shares disturbing behaviour she witnessed in her job as an early years educator.

We hear, over and over again, countless stories of parents removing annatto from their child's diet and the incredible transformations that have come from this, it is incredible!

Oh, and don't be fooled into thinking that all organic products must be healthy, this is certainly not the truth with Annatto! Whether organic or not, annatto should still be avoided.

Links & Resources

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

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

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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/

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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

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Why are we always so quick to see the negative things in life, yet it seems to take us a lot longer to see the positive - why is that? It just seems a bit easier, I suppose (BTW I have no answers here people, sorry).

I do know, that lately, I am trying really hard to focus on the positive things a lot more and express my love, respect and gratitude to those around me, and let me share why...

After a series of events took place recently, I realised that I had no idea just how far we had travelled down the path of additive and preservative free. That was until my husband pointed it out to me.

During a particularly crazy week in my household, where life got in the way of our regular eating habits, things went a bit haywire. Rude and obnoxious kids. Mood swings and intolerance from everyone. No one sleeping very well. It was not a nice household, let me tell you that.

The crunch came when my eldest contracted Influenza B and hubby returned from the doctors with some bright pink drink and a box of throat lozenges (because it was a virus, they don't give antibiotics, so there was nothing the doctors could really do). I can tell you my reaction was anything but nice (if you listen to the podcast you will hear me discuss this in more detail).

After sharing my total disgust (for this concoction of chemicals) towards my husband (in a manner very unbecoming), and telling him that I have a box full of natural remedies, that actually work, I stormed off into my office and went back to work for the rest of the day.

Later that evening, when I had calmed down, I decided to discuss this with my poor hubby, and this is what led to my epiphany moment. My journey into eating additive and preservative free was a lot further along than I realised. My families additive and preservative free habits were a lot better than I had given them credit for. I had not taken time to sit back and show any respect to my family, or myself in this area of my life. I had not celebrated the small wins, the things that had improved and evolved.

So many things have changed in my pantry, fridge and freezer - way too many to count. My laundry and cleaning products are totally natural and mostly homemade. My whole makeup range has changed to 100% natural. The body products I use, including fake tan, shampoo and conditioners, body wash etc are all 100% natural and organic. I no longer use perfume full of synthetic ingredients. I no longer burn candles that can damage my hormones due to the synthetic scent, instead I use essential oils.

My girls are far more aware and use a much more natural solution on their skins (for the most part). Don't get me wrong, they are still teenagers and love to be like all their friends, so still buy a few things I am not totally happy with, but they also love using coconut oil as a face wash, they love making their own body scrubs and are in love with diffusing essential oils in their rooms.

They are also making better food choices when I am not around. They look at ingredients, they notice how it makes them feel. They choose a boost juice over a thick shake. They have come a long way and I had never, ever noticed.

Anyway, I guess to cut a long story short, it is great to sit down sometimes and really have a look at your progress, because I am sure, just like me, you will find you are further along than you realise. ) Tracey

This podcast is great to tune in to, if you’re wondering how to transition from using chemical cleaning products, to more natural remedies and also on eating additive and preservative free. We have some great pointers on how to integrate your new way of chemical-free living with your family in an inspiring way.

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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.

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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.

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

Facebook @123nourishme

Instagram @123nourishme

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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!

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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/

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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

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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/

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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.

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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

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In this episode, we share our top five tips to better budgeting and we’re on a mission to help you reach your financial goals! Money doesn’t have to be stressful and once you can get a grasp on what’s going out of your bank account, you’ll feel much more confident in meeting your financial goals and targets.

Do you find yourself in the habit of spending more than you earn? In today’s society this is all too easy to do! We talk about interest free traps and ways to break out of this cycle and get ahead. We discuss the advantages of setting up a separate bank account, for bills alone, and how this helps with your daily spending over the course of the year.

If you have teenagers, this is a great episode to tune into as we touch on the importance of teaching them about finances, especially if they’ve started working part time or saving for their first car. We find this guidance absolutely invaluable for setting them up for financial responsibility.

We go through everything from setting realistic time frames, meal planning and the benefits of high interest saving accounts. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel pretty inspired to reach your financial goals and dreams!

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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 Meals Made Easy: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Sistermixin: www.sistermixin.com/ Instagram @sistermixn

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In this podcast we cover five of our top downloaded podcasts ever and why you should go back and listen to them right now! If you’re fairly new to Sistermixin, then you may have missed out on some epic episodes from back in the days! We also cover our personal favourites and all the highlights of these episodes.

There’s no limit to the range of topics we cover and not surprisingly, some of our most personal interviews have turned out to be the most popular ones. It’s pretty clear to see that real people, telling real stories, and not sugar coating anything will always bring out your own authentic side and truly touch your heart.

We talk about all the interesting people we interviewed from yeast infections to body issues and common magnesium deficiencies.If you missed our very first episode we ever recorded, we cover why we started our Sistermixin' journey including Jo’s daughter Eva’s reaction to additives and preservatives and her legacy behind what we do!

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Meals made Easy: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Top 5 episodes

Episode 4: Yeast Infections:https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast4/ Episode 2: Jules Galloway and that thigh gap: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast2/ •(she now has her very own podcast show here:http://julesgalloway.com/category/podcast/) Episode 1: Welcome to the Whole Circle: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast1/ Episode 5: Jo’s personal story starting additive free https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast5/ Episode 3: Zinc and Magnesium with Naomi Judge: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast3/ Tracey’s favourite episode: The Boy that was Allergic to All Food https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast12/ Jo’s favourite episode: All Things Poop https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast50/ 10% discount code on The Juice Detox Deodorant - podcastjuice

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Every round of our E-course, we have someone share why they started the course in the first place. We are just blown away by the responses and go through a range of emotions from crying to laughing out loud.

One thing we noticed is the ever increasing amount of children being diagnosed with behavioural issues and your concrete proof that additives are at the centre of these issues. We are so proud of the awareness being raised and how a potential lifetime of medication is being avoided for your kid’s labelled behavioural issues.

Jo touches on her personal story of how she treated her daughter Eva’s ADHD and the additives she recognized as being a key link to the way she behaves. We have heard all your amazing stories about taking your kids off medication, or massively lowering the dosage with an improvement in the foods your family are eating.

We talk about your common hurdles when going additive free, such as telling your children’s grandparents what new diet changes and restrictions are happening when it’s their time to babysit.

We are so happy with this community we have created! Our little Facebook group helps you to keep on track and has great support and accountability.

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Additive free made easy: http://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Jo’s personal story starting additive free https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast5/

Tracey’s personal story: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast7/

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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.

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

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Today we’re chatting with Debbie who runs a website called TILT parenting which provides an abundance of insight and inspiration to parents with differently wired kids. She affectionately uses this term rather than disability or disorder and has her own differently wired 12-year-old son with ADHD and aspergers.

We hear about Debbie’s very many challenges of bringing up her son and how she didn’t have any sign posts to help her out along the way. As an author and former kid’s TV executive, Debbie has taken her gift of connecting and creating communities to become an advocate to parents dealing with similar situations.

Debbie talks about the unnecessary social stigma attached to those that are different and how it can create isolation and separation.She dives into the ins and outs of home schooling her boy in a foreign country and how he is thriving with his curriculum.

We also raise issues about the traditional educational model and how it is outdated in many aspects. If you know of a close friend or family member that is differently wired, you’ll gain a fresh insight into how you can approach the many unique aspects of their lives.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiltparenting/ Debbie's Website: www.tiltparenting.com The Tilt Podcast : www.tiltparenting.com/podcasts/ Sara Dean at The Shameless Mom podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1092674204?mt=2&ls=1 Additive Free Made Easy: http://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

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Today we are chatting with Dr Kristof, or Damo as he much prefers to be called! Damo proudly wears three hats as a nutritionist, naturopath and chiropractor and is an absolute wealth of knowledge. He is clearly passionate and driven to share information that has the power to transform lives.

In this episode we talk about all things stress and Damo breaks down the elements of stress, how it branches out and effects different areas of our lives, from the initial physical stress as we are born into this world and even the chemical stress from every day products we use. If you work seated all day in a sedentary office job, then you’ll want to tune in on this hot topic that is currently receiving a lot of media attention.

Love your coffee too?Well we hear some amazing facts on the long term consequences of having coffee on an empty stomach or early in the morning before food that you may not be aware of.

We’re taken through the primitive flight or fight response system and what it means in our modern day lives, including our common hormonal responses. We also hear simple tips on how not to bring stress back into the home after a busy day in the office.

Links & Resources

The Wellness Couch podcast: thewellnesscouch.com Avoiding office stress podcast: thewellnesscouch.com/shows/episode-36-avoiding-office-stress Crack your stress code online seminar: damiankristof.com/premium-content/watch-crack-your-stress-code/ Forage cereal: www.sistermixin.com/product/forage-bircher-gluten-free/ Episode #17 – Top 5 Tips to Get More Active For Free

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Today we are chatting with John who sent us a Shakti mat about a year ago, but we won’t lie, we have been a little intimidated by it and haven’t used it all that much. But in this episode John takes the time to explain all of the life changing health benefits that he’s personally seen after showing around 20,000 people how it actually works! John shares some of the best feedback he has received.

John describes why it’s worth pushing through the initial discomfort when first laying down on the spiky mat and how your body begins to release endorphins, boost circulation and release tension through pressure points. We also learn how to target specific muscle groups and the athletes that are increasing recovery time and performance by using the Shakti Mat.

We hear about John’s personal trips to India to see for himself that the mats are made ethically throughout the production process from A-Z.

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Website: https://www.shaktimats.com.au/
Instagram: @shaktimatsNZ
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We steal Anne for her first ever podcast and hear about all things acupuncture. There’s something about acupuncture (mostly the needles) that really put people off giving it a go! But we learn that a doctor’s needle is actually 500x thicker than an acupuncture needle. Anne explains all the many ailments she has treated from simple back pain to trouble sleeping, quitting smoking, helping the body to deal with stress from physical to mental, all the way to hormonal issues.

We learn about the medical, scientific, physical and spiritual perspective of acupuncture and how so many women that Anne treats, think that certain ailments are normal in their body, when in fact they are actually abandoning their health

We really go into depth in this episode, where we’re filled in on the meridians that run through our bodies, and common areas of the body where you might be blocking energy. It’s amazing to hear Anne’s stories of clients with simple back pain, actually having ailments at much deeper levels

If you have been curious about acupuncture for a while, you’ll be blown away by the improvements it can add to your life.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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We just can’t stop smiling in this episode as we hear about Nicole’s incredible story. She suffers from multiple diseases including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and is also doubly immunosuppressed, meaning she picks up every cold that comes around.

At the onset of her disease, Nicole struggled to even hold a coffee cup on her own and eventually had to resign from her office management role. She is heavily medicated, which comes with many unwanted side effects, including not being able to go into sunlight, as she almost instantly burns. We learn that some of her scripts cost up to $1,800.00 per month!

After spilling one of her liquid medications on the floor and later finding it dry out into a horrible fatty mixture, she thought enough is enough. She simply didn’t want to put that in her body again.

Nicole gave our additive and preservative free course a red hot go! We hear all about the transformational changes in her lifestyle, where she is now indulging in fresh fruits and vegetables, barely eating any processed foods and even working out at the gym.

This course has truly been life changing for Nicole, and while she still has to take her pain medication she has already been able to wean herself off one of them!

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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!

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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/

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Today we are chatting with Clare who we met on a business trip to the Philippines and instantly connected with her. She holds a special role where she helps to overcome children’s attention, learning and behavioural challenges by incorporating more movement, play, connection and of course real food.

Clare holds a Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Masters in Special Education. She also holds certifications in neuro-development with a focus on the brain/body connection.

We discuss common foods that may be affecting the behaviour of your child and what signs to look out for. We also dive into interesting discussions on the topic of primitive reflexes. Clare touches on the importance of some of these reflexes in children’s ability to take in the information around them. We also hear why specific reflexes are commonly holding kids back in their learning capacity.

Clare talks about events throughout her life that have fueled her passion for early education and improving food choices, including challenges overcoming her own infertility. She is now a proud mum of three!

We explore how homework has been shown to do more harm than good and options you can take if you don’t notice the benefits of homework for your children.

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Website: http://www.thrivingchildren.com.au/ Thriving Children Podcast: http://www.thrivingchildren.com.au/podcast.aspx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveEducationAndWellness/

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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

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Today we are talking with Dr Brett Hill who loves to inspire others to lead a full life of energy and vitality. His biggest passion is helping families overcome eating issues, especially the all too common fussy eaters!

Dr Brett Hill is co-host of the Wellness Couch and his own podcast show called That Paleo Show. He’s an author of numerous books and is no stranger to TV shows, numerous events and radio talkback. He also holds a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Chiropractic.

In this episode we discuss new and unique concepts that encourage your kids to eat vegetables rather than making them eat vegetables. Dr Brett Hill gives real-life advice that’s tried and true, including engagement in the whole food process and conversations that matter from a child’s perspective.

We talk about why the key to the best eating habits is consistency, but that you don’t need to strive for perfection! There’s always exceptions to the rules and it’s all about improvement in small steps. We discuss why the effort you put in now is going to save you 100x more effort down the track and ultimately leave you with more “me” time.

From a chiropractic standpoint, Dr Brett Hill believes an optimal functioning spine and nervous system gives children their best chance for everything else in their body to function properly. We delve into different approaches to health and wellness and discussions about your regular doctor’s main goals and how it differs from holistic health.

Links & Resources

Website: drbretthill.com Podcast: thewellnesscouch.com Book: Nourish without Nagging Instagram: @drbretthill Facebook: drbretthill

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In this episode we go into depth about our new Meals Made Easy program. This program is designed to make EVERYONES lives a whole lot easier! All the recipes in Meals Made Easy are designed to be 100% additive free, with many different types of meals offered - there is something for everyone (including the fussiest of kids).

We run through:

Frequently asked questions,
What's included in the program - how-to videos, e-books, prep guides, shopping lists etc
We discuss the different pricing options for the program.
You’ll pick up a lot from our tips on food preparation and how you can easily free up time during the week, by not having to worry about what to cook each night!

The aim of our program is to save you both time and money along the way. We discuss practical tools to transform mealtime and include a huge variety of dishes. We even have freezable options and seasonal options for the upcoming Easter period.

You’ll also hear about our lovely feedback from happy customers who joined this program!

Links & Resources

Join Meals Made Easy - just click here! Email: info@sistermixin.com Instagram: @sistermixin Facebook page

SPECIAL OFFER!

Buy 1 get 1 friend for free - 1 April 2017 to 14 April 2017 - Visit Meals Made Easy website

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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.

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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

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In this episode we speak about our recent trip to Fiji (which we won thanks to doTERRA essential oils) and our eating habits along the way. We have a huge focus on de-stressing on holidays and how the food that you eat while away shouldn't be your main focus.

We indulged in breakfast buffets (which were included in our hotel package) and quickly noticed that many of the foods were not overly healthy and certainly not additive free. To stick to our normal diets, that we had back home, would only cause us stress which is certainly not what we wanted on holiday!

We do however discuss the limits we placed on ourselves and certainly on what our children ate - they didn't have complete free range at the buffet table! If we were to eat the same food that we ate on holiday, back at home, then we truly believe our bloating, general state of mind and brain fog would have increased dramatically. However, being in a relaxed place, complteley on 'Fiji time' meant we could indulge in different foods. Returning home we certainly could appreciate our daily healthy habits and exercise routines.

Links & Resources

Registrations for Additive Free Made Easy course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ Episode 48: doTERRA incentive trip www.sistermixin.com/podcast48

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Today we are talking to Lynda Griparic about everything to do with number twos! She is the Poop Queen and is not ashamed to bring light to a socially sensitive topic! There's no shortage of humor and good advice in this episode, including what makes a "healthy evacuation" and "poo-phoria" (yes it is such a thing!).

Lynda has been working in the health industry for over 15 years. She holds a Diploma in Nutrition, an Advanced Diploma in Naturopathic Medicine and on top of that is a certified yoga instructor! She is passionate about health, mind and body and is curious about how all of these are intricately connected.

In this interview you'll learn what makes the perfect bowel movement, right down to colour, smell and texture. Lynda fills us in on how diet & proper hydration influence the digestive system, the Scientifics of fitness and constipation and everything colonics. We also learn some interesting facts about the correlation between travelling and constipation and why so many of us neglect the natural urge to just go.

Lynda has a truly unique philosophy and is doing amazing things to help take the stigma away from the once taboo topic of what makes a healthy poo!

Links & Resources

Website: http://www.lyndagriparic.com/

Instagram: @lynda_griparic

Facebook: Lynda Griparic Naturopath

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Every year doTERRA run an Incentive trip for Wellness Advocates from Australia and New Zealand - this year's trip was to Fiji. We wanted that trip bad, we worked our butts off and were lucky enough to be the winners of this years' competition.

After much hard work, we achieved the Grand Prize - we stayed in the Presidential Suite of the Sheraton Hotel with all expenses paid.

In this episode we speak about our natural skepticism towards being advocates for direct selling companies. We discuss why doTERRA is different from any other direct selling company - is not about direct selling or marketing but rather helping people along the way.

We speak about the unique structure of doTERRA and the 'zero competition' between Wellness Advocates. How it is not about outdoing each other, or trying to be better than someone else, it is more about the extreme love of the doTERRA products and it's global mission.

We discuss our life-changing experience of visiting local villages in Fiji, in particular how magical it was to gift school supplies to kids in need (with a personalised touch). Tracey was lucky enough to meet the recipient of her pencil case and it was a moment she will remember forever.

doTERRA also gave a generous donation to the village, doubled the wages of our tour guides and more throughout the visit. The Chief of the Village believed doTERRA was the miracle they had been praying for.

Overall, this trip has changed our lives and we thank doTERRA, the people of Fiji and everyone that supported us to achieve our goal of the Grand Prize.

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Links & Resources

Registrations for Additive Free Made Easy course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com DoTERRA Oils: www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils Sistermixin Oily Tribe Facebook Group: www.sistermixin.com/instructions/ www.facebook.com/groups/814406098658487/ Sistermixin Instagram: www.instagram.com/sistermixin/

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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/

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For many of us we find speaking out loud about eating disorders to be a highly sensitive topic. Whether we have our own inner struggle or know someone that does, it can be hard to bring up a conversation to try get on top of the issue.

In this episode Natalie airs her own personal struggles out loud to inspire others to find their own inner strength. Nat brings her powerful story about her health struggles including suffering eight long years with an eating disorder. She is now a holistic dietician, nutritionist and certified fitness instructor working in both clinical practice and technical education. Nat contributes to the infamous "I Quit Sugar" blog and has her own podcast show "The Holistic Nutritionist".

We talk about the strong influence of social media in particular with our children going through their teenage years. We discuss early warning signs to look out for in children that might be suffering from the early stages of eating disorders and ways to install positive messages that don't focus on body image.

For those suffering from their own battles with eating disorders, Natalie openly shares techniques that allow you to switch your focus to more positive influences, away from detrimental habits that are easy to fall into when your mind is trying to overcome an eating disorder. Natalie believes in the power of support networks through friends and family that stick by your side no matter what.

Links & Resources

Website: www.healthbywholefoods.com.au/ Resources: The Butterfly Foundation The Holistic Nutritionist Podcast on iTunes

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Living with psoriasis since the age of 11, Irene was told by her doctors she could simply take a cream and it will go away. However by the age of 17 it spread to her entire body. Hospitalised for two weeks to undertake intensive treatment, she was trialed on a host of medications that only seemed to make things worse. She finally turned to Chinese Medicine and her skin cleared within two months. Irene then completed a double degree in Human Biology and Chinese Medicine.

We discuss the interesting forms of treatments she underwent including herbal remedies and diet changes. Irene places a strong emphasis on managing stress levels to maintain a healthy immune system and the need to connect with our heart over our heads.

If you suffer from psoriasis we talk about foods that you should avoid and the importance of monitoring and being in tune with your body's own reactions after eating certain foods. Of course we don't forget to talk about foods that you should be eating in abundance, the role of gut health and topical skin solutions. We also delve into the key differences between Western medicine and preventative Eastern medicine

Links & Resources

Website: https://www.salubre.com.au/ Discount code for 20% off all Salubre products: "Sister20"

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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)

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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/

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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

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Today on The Whole Circle we talk to Kylie Travers. Her story is incredibly touching and will hit a note with everyone. We talk from the heart and nothing is off limits. This interview is incredibly powerful and we hope that by sharing we are able to help others suffering from domestic violence.

Kylie shares with us her heartbreaking story. She was raised as a Mormon and married at 19. Escaped domestic violence, fleeing the family home with her two daughters with very little possessions or money. Soon after this she was robbed, raped and homeless. On top of all that she lost her mother at 15, has had cancer scares and suicidal thoughts.

But this has not stopped her from achieving some amazing things. She has completely re-built her life from scratch after hitting rock bottom and is now a multiple award winning CEO, speaker, author, freelance writer and advocate.

Kylie went from homeless to success and now teaches people practical ways to save, build clear money goals and focus on multiple income streams. She absolutely loves to help others overcome their obstacles and turn them into opportunities.

We discuss ways to leave an abusive relationship especially when you're not financially independent. We talk about just how blind you can be to multiple forms of abuse whilst in the relationship & what you realise upon leaving. Kylie also gives us some tips for close friends or family that are in toxic relationships and how you can continue to support them even if you can't "make" them leave.

Links & Resources

Websites http://thethriftyissue.com.au/ Twitter Facebook

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In this episode we are speaking with a mother on a mission to help YOU find your bliss. Chloe Taylor creates mouthwatering raw desserts and since discovering her bliss feels her life has improved dramatically.

After a severe car accident at the age of 17, Chloe was left with chronic lower back pain and suffered heavily with pre and post natal depression with the birth of her two children. We discuss natural therapy vs. the need for medication when dealing with life's struggles and the best decisions to make in the moment. We also touch on the "oh so important" roles that nutritional & emotional support and exercise play in overcoming hurdles.

If you are a busy parent, you'll be able to relate to just how little time you have to yourself. Chloe shares with us ways in which she creates pockets of time she can take for herself and the importance of switching off from motherhood. She is also a big fan of essential oils and using them not only to pamper herself but also to soothe her children.

This episode is raw (no pun intended!) and honest and cuts to the truth behind social media's portrayal as mothers having "superwomen powers". We also talk about particular influencers we turn to for inspiration, women who share their all about parenting!

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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/

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In this episode we talk about common everyday fears and how much we can be held back by our own limiting beliefs. We focus in particular on why it's so important to listen to your gut feeling and do what you know and trust is right for you in the moment.

We tell the truth about the fear involved in our transitions from full time paid jobs with SisterMixn as a side project, to taking SisterMixn on full time. Fear of failure can be so common in most people's lives and we run through ways in which to change your mindset to bring in the results you're after. If you were feeling alone in your fears, you certainly wont after you listen to this podcast!

We talk about why it's so important to change circles of friends over time when they no longer support you in the way that they should and why it's vital to surround yourself in positive energy. As we're both busy mums, we also delve into helpful ways to educate your children on making better decisions and how to not be so strongly influenced by their circle of friends.

It truly is up to us to stop negative inner chatter and take control of our mindset. If you do the best you can then you're doing better than you were yesterday!

Links & Resources

-Episode 37: Life mastery lessons with Melissa Ambrosini : http://www.sistermixin.com/podcast-37/ -Episode 19 "No mummy guilt allowed" http://www.sistermixin.com/podcast-19/ -Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood

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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

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Today we are stoked to be speaking with one of the best breakfast gurus around. Stacey Clare is a busy mum of two and features in our online e-course sharing her wisdom as a nutrition coach.

In this episode we talk all things breakfast and learn why it's truly the most important meal of the day. We focus on breakfast for kids and methods to incorporate healthy fruits and vegetables into breakfast blends without them noticing!

Stacey walks us through the ins and outs of processed breakfast foods found in boxes in the supermarket and why it's so important to read the back of the packet. We look at wheat as being the base of most of these products and the interesting steps taken from growing the wheat to harvest, including nasty pesticides used and the bleaching process which gives a very nutrient stripped final product.

Stacey helps us crack the code for energy to last throughout the day including selecting whole food options, smoothie ideas, selecting healthier bread options and the power of oats. We also look at setting up healthy routines to create daily habits and foods that are right for your body specifically.

Links & Resources

Website: www.staceyclare.com Facebook Online additive free made easy e-course

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In this episode we discuss ways in which to make time to do what is really important to you and how we each find our happiness and joy each day. As we're both busy mums we find we can get lost in the role of motherhood and neglect our bodies, often forgetting to give ourselves the love we deserve. In particular, with Jo, she has learnt to say "no" which might sound harsh but is certainly needed in order for her to save time for herself each day.

We both touch on the importance of exercise and the impact that makes on our day and what other positive habits flow from that. Jo even makes the shock statement that she has been getting up much earlier each day- if anyone knows Jo they know she isn't (or wasn't!) a morning person.

We talk about the importance of keeping strong connections with friends and finding the time for them. We also delve into the benefits that Tracey has discovered of yoga, massage and club netball and how that has completely changed her mindset and boosted her confidence.

Last but not least we talk about our burning desire for Sistermixin' and how pursuing our dream has impacted so greatly on our lives.

Links & Resources

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood Instagram: www.instagram.com/sistermixin/

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The idea behind today's episode is to pick Jo's brain as to the reasons behind her decision to live an additive free lifestyle and where she's at three years down the track from the beginning of her journey.

Tracey hands out some important questions to Jo surrounding her daughter's major behavioural issues and constant sickness and how she turned that all around through positive food choices. We discover why there was absolutely no reason for Jo to turn back once she knew what she knew about food and especially about additives. Jo wants everyone who makes the choice to go additive free to hold their heads up with pride with their decision and she discusses why she has no shame in asking what's in a certain company's food.

In this episode we also tackle certain challenges that arise with additive free living, including her five year old daughter's reactions to only being able to eat certain foods and why education about food is playing a big part in her daughter's life. Jo discusses her habits surrounding treats and what non-food treats she implements into the day as rewards.

Jo gives us tips on finding balance when choosing to go additive free and why it doesn't have to be a torturous choice!

Links & Resources

Episode #5 – Tracey interviews Jo about her journey into additive free eating

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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

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We have been inundated with questions about our "Additive Free Made Easy Online Course" we have decided to dedicate this podcast to answering some of your most asked questions.

We discuss the length of the course and resources provided, whether there are any future online courses planned and our availability for support throughout the length of the course. You'll find out all the details on early bird prices, the full cost of the course and flexibility and payment options available.

To name a few topics we cover in the course, we look at food colours, additives, sulphites, MSG and the effect of all of these on your body. We also have multiple interviews with health professionals and doctors and much, much more.

We discuss why we don't include meal plans in the course and how each person is different in terms of food allergies, intolerance's and preferences. We love that we're not about taking things out of your diet (except the foods that contain additives) but rather about adding healthy options into your diet. We look at offering you your own independence and inspire you with our great recipe ideas.

We also have an exclusive and private Facebook group for those that have undertaken the course. This group is bursting at the seams with over 800 members that can offer full support if we are not available. We see this support as absolutely priceless!

Links & Resources :

Read our blog on How Tracey Stopped Her Kids From Getting Too Fussy
Online E-Course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

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What Is Left To Eat? Trust us, you won't go hungry when you decide to eat additive free - the options are endless!

We discuss simple food swaps that you can do. You don't need to eliminate everything from your diet. As you will hear, it's very easy to swap for an organic or additive free alternative and often won't cost you any more. In this episode we give you an array of simple swaps that you can buy from the shops.

We just want to stress that it is really easy to swap most of your food for an additive free choice, you don't have to make everything from scratch and you will still be eating an array of foods that your family will love.

We also touch on some of our most effective time saving tips to help you even more.

Tune in as we share our most powerful testimonial to date sent in by Lucia, a busy mum whose life has been absolutely transformed by taking our "Additive-Free Made Easy" four week online e-course.

Links & Resources:

Online E-Course (open for registration until 6 Nov 2016): www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Additive free recipes on sistermixin: www.sistermixin.com/recipes

Check out all the past episodes regarding Taking The Fear Out Of Additive Free Eating:

Episode 27: What is your “why”
Episode 28: Time and Money
Episode 29: Managing judgement from others (and yourself!)
Episode 30: All about labeling

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All About Labeling In this episode we learn about the importance of checking the back of food labels rather than being fooled into the clever marketing displayed on the front of the packet! We delve into certain marketing techniques, particular foods to steer clear of and how ingredients are categorised on the back of the packet.

We have a big focus on the “Healthy Star Rating” and the “National Heart Foundation Tick” that exists on Australian food packets and give an in-depth run down as to why both of these measures of so called “healthiness” of food are flawed in many ways. We also discuss how food manufacturers are now masking some of the worst additives and preservatives, as they realise we as consumers are becoming more conscious of additives to avoid.

Before Jo discovered additive free living, she believes her family could have been consuming well over 100 food additives every single day, even when she was buying products that claimed to contain no artificial colours or flavours. We dedicate a large segment of this podcast to estimate just how many additives and preservatives the average family are consuming each day and what you can do to make positive changes and healthier choices. We also explain how the body weight of children compared to adults makes them so much more sensitive to additives. In particular we discuss how it affects their behaviour and mood on a much greater scale than adults.

As you probably know from previous podcasts (in particular episode 10 & 11) we talk a lot about Annatto (160B) and in this episode we touch on the subject again. We discuss just how toxic this colouring is and who the big movers and shakers are who are running petitions to remove this colouring from food products within Australia.

Links & Resources:

Online E-Course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Sue Dengate’s petition on removing Annatto 160b from Streets IceCream: https://www.change.org/p/unilever-australasia-hundreds-of-reports-show-food-colouring-annatto-160b-is-harmful-to-children-urgently-remove-from-all-streets-ice-cream-variations?just_created=true

Claire Deek’s petition to ditch the “health star rating” system: https://www.change.org/u/clairedeeks

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

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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

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Time and Money We find the top questions we get asked when it comes to starting out additive free are "Is it expensive to live additive free?" and "Where do you find the time?"

Both of these questions arise from a place of fear, the fear of not having enough money nor enough time!

When you begin your journey into additive free living, you'll notice you begin to avoid buying the packet health food items at the supermarket, as they're not quite as healthy as you first thought! Those packet items certainly come with a price tag, therefore you will notice you might even save money going additive free!

We discuss how you can still have "convenience" foods the healthy way, with tips for preparing meals in bulk and freezing for later use. As we are both busy mothers, working full time we believe everyone has the time to create healthier eating habits but they just need to shuffle their priorities!

Links & Resources : * Listen to Podcast 18 as we talk about How to Eat Organic While Sticking to Your Budget * Online E-Course: www.additivefreemadeeasy.com

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

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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.

Links and Resources

Websites:

www.vitalityandwellness.com.au

www.conqueringpyroluria.com

Pyroluria free resources: www.conqueringpyroluria.com/free-resources

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"Everything is figure-out-able!" 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.

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In this exciting second part of our sleep series podcast, we tune in once again with Lucy who gives us some great advice on what strategies we can use to assist in our sleep patterns in order to bring about a more quality rest.

We gain valuable insight into the different types of food that can assist in a good night's sleep and also what foods or beverages to avoid. In particular we look at the effect of carbohydrates and how they influence the release of serotonin which in turn partners up with melatonin.

We also explore the interesting factors of how sleep affects our body weight and the link between a poor night's sleep and the release of particular stress hormones.

It's hard to believe how much our modern lifestyles are influencing our sleep patterns and Lucy dives right in to explain our body's internal clock or circadian rhythm and how electronic devices are interrupting that natural cycle and what we can do to improve our daily habits.

We find out what exactly is going on inside the brain and how, through lights omitted from electronic devices, it can be fooled into thinking it's day time when it's not.

Links & Resources

Website: www.reconnected.me/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/reconnected.me

Email: reconnected.me@gmail.com

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.

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Today we're chatting with Lucy, a self proclaimed "sleep nerd" who spreads her wealth of knowledge on the topic of sleep nutrition. We all know how important it is to get a good nights' rest but Lucy breaks down the finer details of this well known fact.

As a lot of our listeners are busy mums, broken sleep is a little too common in our daily lives and we look at factors that influence sleep patterns and how to tailor those patterns to suit your lifestyle.

We look at what it actually means to be "asleep" and the technical aspects of being in a catabolic vs anabolic state.

Lucy walks us through historic sleep patterns such as:

naturally being guided by the sun and moon,
and going to sleep at dark and waking with the light and how our modern Western lifestyles have altered that natural rhythm.

We find what the best times are for the deepest rest and the type of sleep cycles our bodies go through and also the type of repair that takes place.

Stay tuned for part two!

Links & Resources

Website: www.reconnected.me/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/reconnected.me

Email: reconnected.me@gmail.com

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In today's episode of The Whole Circle we speak with Rebecca who decided to ditch the standard nine to five and hit the road in a bus. Along with her four kids and her husband, she is travelling around Australia, soaking in all that this amazing country has to offer!

Rebecca is spreading inspiration to those she meets along the way by allowing them to discover the world of essential oils. She advocates the amazing brand "dōTERRA" which is a range of Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils that supports sustainable farming and communities. All plants used to make up the oils are grown and harvested in their natural habitat.

From immunity to beautifying skin, supporting sleep or digestion, Rebecca explains how essential oils can assist not only your own health, but that of the whole family.

Find out why 100% pure oils contain compounds which make them safe to digest and the many uses aromatically, topically or as a mood enhancer. Rebecca touches on the traditional oil wisdom spanning thousands of years and also walks us through her top five oils and what she predominately uses them for throughout her day. From adding the oils to cleaning products and loads of washing to uses in foods, she always finds a notable difference when including oils in her daily lifestyle.

If you would like to know more about these amazing oils and find out how to save 25% head to our website, where we have a whole stack of information.

Links & resources

Rebecca's personal website: https://bigbettyandthebarlows.wordpress.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bigbettyandthebarlows

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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

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In this episode of The Whole Circle we are spreading inspiration on healthy eating, with Claire from Dom's Kitchen!

Today we chat to the incredibly inspiring and energetic Claire from Dom's Kitchen who has transformed herself from a stressed out corporate lawyer, with a love for takeaway and frozen meals, to a self-proclaimed advocate for healthy living.

Claire's making a difference, by spreading the message that you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to change your eating habits, and that we can pass on the positive message of food, especially the eating habits passed down to our children.

It was only a few years ago that Claire realised she needed to do something about her eating habits, like many of us innocently falling victim to everyday convenience foods. Once she realised the wool had been pulled over her eyes, she dug deeper and deeper to find the truth behind supermarket food labels. Claire is on a mission to turn our eating habits around, one step at a time, to avoid leaving us in an overwhelmed state when it comes to nutrition.

Claire runs us through her paleo based diet and some of her favorite snacks she creates for her five year old son Dom, including bliss balls, muesli bars and cauliflower popcorn. She also has some hot tips for disguising vegetables in sweet snacks and which homemade dips work best when combined with otherwise plain, raw vegetables.

We also take an in-depth look into Claire's views on the governments "5 star food rating" system and why she has created a petition to ban this controversial system. We find out why a product with a high rating isn't necessarily healthy and in fact can carry very little nutritional value.

As always we focus on looking into reading the back of food labels rather than what's advertised on the front!

Links & resources Website: http://domskitchen.co.nz

Check out Claire's Tour dates for NZ & Australia http://mothersonamission.co.nz

Petition: https://www.change.org/u/clairedeeks

We would love to know what you thought of this episode, so please share your review with us :)

Take care

Tracey and Jo

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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:

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.
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!
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.
Alone Time. Go shopping alone, read a book, just do something you love and do it in solitude.
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!

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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!

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“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.

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Recently, we wrote quite a detailed post on how to throw an additive free birthday party. If you haven’t read it yet, you can check that out here.

This episode complements that blog post by explaining, in depth, our five simple steps to create an amazing additive and preservative free birthday party.

We’ve got it down pat now, throwing additive free birthday parties, for our kids, can be totally stress free and the bonus is that the kids really love it!

Three of the best things we have noticed by having additive free parties are:

Little to no fighting, or rough play,
No tantrums,
Kids are calmer, more relaxed,

By following the steps we’ve outlined below, you can throw an additive (and stress) free birthday party.

Get organized You don’t want to prepare the day, or night, before the party especially if you want to make it additive free. Serving an additive free menu means you will most likely have to bake. It can be easy, don’t let this put you off. There are so many simple things you can cook/bake that does not require you to be a masterchef.

However, if this is not something you are confident with you can get food from organic restaurants or cafes but this can be really expensive.

Do your list and write down what you are going to cook Luckily, we have a plethora of recipes that you can cook days in advance.

For example, you can prepare:

Barbecue meats
Sausage rolls (homemade)
Pulled pork + salad wraps
Chicken wings
Chicken skewers
Pumpkin Dips
Cinnamon doughnuts (use the tea cake recipe from our Sweet Heaven Cook Book

How to decorate an additive free cake Think outside the square when it comes to cake decorations. You don’t have to use petroleum based food colours to achieve a bright, colourful cake.

Here are some options to consider next time you are cake decorating:

Use brightly colored toys to decorate the top of a kids cake,
Flowers are beautiful for cakes (see Tracey’s most recent cake for her daughters 16th birthday party),
Use natural food colors and 100’s & 1000’s to get a great effect,
Make an ice cream cake with different layers.

Prepare the loot bags Kids love taking a loot bag home, sometimes it is even the highlight of the party. However, to keep in theme of additive free, we often use things other than lollies to fill our bags.

Here are some brilliant ideas:

Stickers
Pens and pencils
Socks and soap (for sleepover parties)
Nail polishes
Small Toys
Notebooks
Scarf and decorated bags
Play Dough
Balloons

All the “other” food Aside from the cake and the hot food, what else are you going to eat?

Below is a list of some of our favourite things to put on the party table.

Chocolate Bliss Ball (from our Bliss Ball Heaven Book)
Fruit sticks and dips
Additive free chips
Plain rice biscuits
Pizza

As you can see, throwing an additive free birthday party means you have to prepare but it doesn’t have to be so hard....

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Tracie Kim is a mother of three grown up children. She found yoga during a challenging phase in her life and the practice of yoga helped her calm down and find inner peace.

She fell in love with this ancient holistic practice and wanted to help other people appreciate the benefits of it so she stepped up and became a yoga teacher. We invited Tracie to the show to talk about how we can get started with yoga and meditation to improve our lives from the inside out.

In this episode, Tracie shares her thoughts on:

The best time of the day to practice meditation or yoga
Why our thoughts can be like trash that pile up in a trash bin
How yoga can help us empty our trash bins
A holistic meditation technique that can help us quiet our thoughts
How teaching people meditation can help make the world a more peaceful place to live in
Why watching or listening to the news can put us in a stressed state and what we can do about it

Some questions we ask:

What is yoga?
What are the benefits of yoga and meditation?
How can we implement yoga and meditation in our day when we’re too busy?
What is your advice for someone just starting out with yoga?
How do you start a meditation practice?

Tracie Kim teaches Yin Yoga classes and meditation to help people relax and find inner peace. Yin targets the joints and improves body flexibility. It also helps us take hold of our thought processes.

Tracie can help you listen more to your intuition and inner self. To reach out to Tracie and learn more about her work, check out her social media accounts on the links provided below.

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/yinwithtraciekim/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traciekim66/

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We are asked all the time “How did you come back after losing your entire website?" And "Why did you make the effort to come back?”

It was a bit of a touchy subject for a while, but now that we have moved on past the anger and hate we felt towards the company that did that to us, we feel it's time to answer and explain, and what better way than right here in this podcast.

Hopefully, we can inspire you, the next time you are in a similar situation. Struggling with something that seems too hard to handle, not sure how to get past the first hurdle and let go of the anger or hatred, not sure of the next step to take, or when things just seem too hard...

Let us share our story and explain the steps we took to make the comeback we deserved.

In Jo's own words:

“Shit happens and as devastating as it is, there is always a step forward that you can go.” This lesson is applicable not just in losing a site as big as ours, but also in your journey towards a healthier and happier you. Never underestimate the power of community, determination, and stubbornness in propelling you through roadblocks along the way!

Show Highlights

In this episode, we discussed:

How our problem all got started
The gravity of what was lost by our former website host
Our experience with pursuing legal action against the hosting company responsible
Why we ultimately drop any legal action so we can focus on what really matters: helping you
How we, our families, and our audience benefited from this decision to let go
How emails, messages, and comments from you inspired us to keep going
The story of how we realized how big and great our community really is!
Why you shouldn’t be afraid to ask for help when you’re in trouble

This episode is dedicated to every one of you who inspired and helped us pick ourselves up and get back to helping others (which makes us happy).

Without your help we would never have come back as fast as we did and would never have been able to retrieve all the recipes lost from our database.

What happened did not diminish our desire to keep helping others, nor did it stop us from growing our business. In fact, since coming back last March, we’ve done some amazing things here at Sistermixin’:

We’ve launched a podcast
We’ve released a cookbook
We’ve conducted a couple of free 7-Day Challenges
Jo has quit her part time job to work full time on Sistermixin' (this was epic and so exciting)
We realised what makes us happy (all of you!)
We have released a stack of new recipes
We have conducted another round of Additive Free Made Easy

Things are going gang-busters and we couldn't be happier. You guys are our rock, and we love you all to bits. Seriously, without the community support we received, nothing would have been possible. Through all the tears of anger and hate, came tears of joy and love, and for that we will be forever grateful.

Love and appreciation

Tracey and Jo

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We are so excited with this episode because we’re interviewing our very first male guest!

Dr. Jeremy Princi is an expert in health and wellness and is a registered chiropractor. He provides chiropractic services to the Perth and Bunbury communities. He has authored research papers, has developed a food supplement to improve gut health, and is currently writing a book on fermentation.

Our conversation revolved around Jeremy’s own story on how he became a chiropractor and how his own health challenges lead him to teach fermentation and gut wellness.

We also talked about Jeremy’s tips on how we can improve gut health without spending too much. Some of his suggestions were really lifestyle change advice that we hear a lot like eating whole and unrefined food, having adequate sleep, and getting high quality filtered water. How these habits affect your gut on a much larger scale is what’s really enlightening!

Jeremy also shares some more uncommon advice like how learning to ferment your food can improve your gut health or how eating while on a stressed state can be bad to your gut health.

Listen to this episode to hear some interesting studies that support Jeremy’s approach to healing your gut and to get a discount code for a water filtering system which Jeremy recommends.

Some questions we ask:

· What is the gut? It’s more than your stomach!

· How do you begin learning more about your gut health? What diagnostic tests can you start with?

· What inexpensive steps can you do at home to improve your gut health?

· What are the health benefits of seeing a really good chiropractor?

More about Jeremy

Aside from his clinical practice, Jeremy teaches holistic lifestyle strategies online through YouTube videos. He also travels nationally to conduct fermenting workshops.

You can reach him and his work on the links provided below.

Website - http://www.holisticlifestyler.com

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuLszkmrZ6ggKOasEwcsSjA

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/holisticlifestyler

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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.

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

As promised here is a basic breakdown of the additives we discussed within the podcast:

Preservative 282 - This is a common ingredient found in many dough type items. Think things like bread, fruit buns, finger buns, and of course wraps. This preservative is linked to both behavioural and learning issues. It may cause skin irritations, headaches, migraines, and it's recommended that asthmatics should avoid it.

Annatto 160B - Annatto is fast becoming known as one of the harshest additives in todays food. Research has linked it to a number of serious health issues. Illnesses such as skin irritations, sleeplessness, hives, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and itchy or red eyes

It is also linked to behavioural issues such as tantrums, hyperactivity, and even head banging in younger children. There are numerous reports that Annatto has increased the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It is also known to exacerbate asthmatic symptoms and can be linked to concentration issues in both adults and children. In the last few years there is an alarming increase of reports, from parents, who are starting to link Annatto to aggravated and increased symptoms of ADHD, ADD, and even Autism.

Sulphites (220) - Sulphur Dioxide can be fatal to asthmatics. It can irritate the respiratory system and cause asthma attacks. It can constrict the bronchi and increase mucous flow, making breathing difficult. Children, the elderly, those with chronic lung disease, and asthmatics are especially susceptible to these effects. It can sometimes cause hay fever type symptoms and occasionally urticaria (hives).

Caramel Colour 150C - Studies have linked caramels that are produced with ammonium (150c) with gastro intestinal problems and hypersensitivity. It has also been shown to inhibit the metabolism of B6, reduce white blood cell count, or soften feces. Reported reactions include rashes, irritable bowel symptoms, headaches, and behavioural changes in children.

In addition, animal studies showed possible carcinogenic effects. Our food and safety board (FSANZ) recognise that some people notice a reaction to either natural or synthetic additives.

MSG (621) - Monosodium Glutamate or MSG is used in food to enhance flavour, originally used for meat and savoury dishes, however these days it’s used in a wide array of foods or ‘food like’ products. MSG is made from fermenting corn, sugar beets or sugar cane. This fermentation results in a white crystal that looks like sugar or salt and blends well into many foods.

Over the years MSG has been known to report the following reactions in people:

Headaches
Flushing
Sweating
Rapid, fluttering heartbeats
Chest pain
Stomach upsets
Nausea
Behavioural issues in children
Obesity
Eye damage
Fatigue and disorientation
Depression
Asthmatics should avoid

We created this fabulous little ebook after our 7 Day Challenge - you can purchase the full book HERE.

If you would like to know more about additives and preservatives in your food, please check out our amazing Additive Free Made Easy course. Your health is worth it.

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

Tip One – Start Out Slow

You might be like Tracey and have the privilege of being able to take things a bit slower, or you might be at your wits end (like Jo was), ready to explode. Either way, we still recommend taking it slowly when just starting out.

This is for a few reasons. First, it allows everyone to come to terms with the transition. If you go full-boar and make drastic changes, then chances are you will have the kids up-in-arms about it all, and that will just stress you out even more. You will probably return to your old eating habits and nothing will ever change.

By taking it one packet mix, one meal or one day at a time, you will have a chance to introduce new things without as much resistance. Think of it like running a marathon, no one just goes out and runs 45 kms without ever training for it. They put in the training, starting out small, working up to the big event. Eating A&PF is exactly the same.

It is a decision that will change the rest of you life, so there is no need to rush, just gradually make your way through your fridge and pantry, making the necessary changes as you go. When you run out of an item, replace it with a better choice. Most of the time your family will not even notice, especially when the changes are small.

Tip Two – Don’t Expect That You Will Know Everything It has taken years for the both of us to gain the knowledge that we have. This has involved many, many hours of reading medical jargon, listening to wellness experts, attending seminars, doing online courses and basically absorbing as much information as we can about the topic.

It wasn’t an easy path to learn all the information we did, and we are still learning, every day. There are constant changes in food, more specifically ingredients added to food, and it takes a lot of time and energy to stay current. So give yourself a break, no one is expecting you to be an expert overnight.

Tip Three – Join A Like Minded Community It is important to surround yourself with people who are on the same journey, this helps you stay on track. You can learn from one another, ask questions without any judgement, and simply belong to a community of people who are all doing the same thing as you – learning.

We have a fabulous community of people at Sistermixin’, it’s something we are so proud of, there’s never any judgement and we all support each other #GoUS

Tip Four – Get Your Partners And Family Involved This is probably one of the things people find the hardest to handle when transitioning into an additive free life. Some families find it really difficult, and the biggest hurdle. The best advice we can offer is to be open and honest with all your friends and family, right from the start. Make them aware of the issues you are having, the health concerns you are facing or whatever the reason is for starting the additive free process.

By keeping your family and friends informed of what you are doing, they will (hopefully) be completely supportive.

Tip Five – #DontStressIt We have a motto throughout our Additive Free Made Easy course, and that is #dontstressit.

By this we mean, don’t stress out if you have a bad day and things seem overwhelming. Just take a deep breath, get back on board the next day and remember this is a lifetime change, not a fad that will pass in five minutes.

If you have no other choice but to get take-away because your flight was delayed five hours – #dontstressit!

If you have not had time to bake and need to buy some biscuits – #dontstressit!

If you buy a cooked chicken for dinner, instead of roasting your own – #dontstressit!

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In this episode of The Whole Circle we talk to Irena Macri, an amazing person, a keen traveler and a Paleo advocate. We loved this interview and chat about a lot of things, but mostly we talk to her about how to eat healthy while travelling.

Here's just some of the topics we cover in the show:

What is Paleo? Irena explains that it's a wholefood diet, free from grains, processed food, seed oils. Basically, it's a diet "free from crap". Irena has an amazing approach to food and whilst she takes her health (and her food) seriously, she will also enjoy that pizza while in Italy. She also loves her coffee and realises that this is not a traditional paleo drink. In fact, Irena admits to an 80/20 paleo way, and this works for her.

How do we prepare our grains & legumes to make them easier to digest? Irena explains what grains are and how they can effect our digestive system. Soaking your grains helps with removing the GI and helps our gut and digestive system.

Stress - we talk about stress and how to avoid it, especially while travelling. Did you know that 80% of digestive issues may be related to stress.

Irena goes into great detail during the show. Here's her top 5 tips:

Research the destination to learn a little about the traditional foods.
Have a few things prepared to eat while travelling.
Don't be so harsh on yourself when you indulge in something you normally wouldn't.
Try something you have never tried before (like the snail!).
Relax and enjoy your holiday!

You can find more about Irena via all her social media channels:

To check out her delicious recipes – Eat Drink Paleo To check our her amazing program – Happy Body Formula Or find her over on Facebook – Eat Drink Paleo, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat: irena.macri

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.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.

If you are going to change the way you eat, you need to know WHY you are doing it, and not do it because someone else told you to. 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

You can find Monique at:

The Nourished Psychologist

Facebook

Instagram

At the end of the day, it's all about informing our kids so they can make the best choices about the food they eat, we can't be there 24/7, so we need to empower our kids and teach them about the food they are eating. Remember you can subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes and Stitcher. We would love for you to leave us a review, so please comment below and tell us what you thought of this episode.

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The tables are turned and it is Tracey's turn to be interviewed and tell her story. This episode of The Whole Circle podcast explains how Tracey, little by little, bit by bit slowly transitioned her families way of eating.

She gets grilled by Jo about her journey into additive free eating and how it all came about. Tracey's story is very different from Jo's and her path to additive free eating started very differently. Tracey has never had issues with food, her kids have never had behavioural issues (related to food anyway, lol) so her choice to eat additive and preservative free is simply that, a choice.

But, and this is a massive but, her choice to live additive and preservative free has certainly had it's benefits. Her family are very rarely sick, there are no major skin issues with either of her (hormonal) teenage daughters, she noticed that her kids now eat a wider range of food and will often ask for things they wouldn't have touched a few years ago (like curried chicken pies or butter chicken).

Tracey tells how the choice to eat additive free has changed her life. And takes you through, step by step, how she gradually changed her pantry, a little bit at the time. She also speaks about how she copes with resistant teenage girls and a hubby who thought she was nuts!

If you would like to read more about Tracey and her journey you can find her blog post HERE.

And of course if you would like to know more about additive free eating, please check out ecourse by clicking HERE

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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.

Are we feeding our dogs 'junk food'? 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.

One happy Lucy...

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.

You can find more about Adele via all her social media channels:

Dusk by Adele

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Facebook - Vegie Head

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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.

WARNING!!! This episode is inspirational, educational and FUN! So grab those headphones, sit back and relax and prepare to be inspired. 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.

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In episode #4 of The Whole Circle we talk openly with Amy Crawford about her battle with a slightly taboo topic, but one we think all women should know about.

Recently she posted an extremely personal story about her very painful journey of vaginal thrush, urinary tract infections and candida. To eventually find out, after what seemed like a lifetime, that she actually had Ureaplasma. This is an incredible story of determination and strength and Amy shares it openly with you all.

She was willing to try anything (which you will hear about…hmmm garlic went where!). Take a listen, as, just like Amy, you just might find that what you think is an allergy to sex, is in actual fact, a treatable illness.

More about Amy

Amy is an amazing women. She is a Reiki Master, Hypnosis Practitioner, Health Coach, Author and a Business Coach, but on top of all of that, she has a Batchelor of Arts, majoring in psychology and sociology, so she certainly knows her stuff.

Amy had built an amazing community on Instagram and Facebook and has one of the biggest and best wellness blogs on the internet – The Holistic Ingredient.

She shares stories on all sorts of topics, from nutrition, to fitness, to mindset and it was one of these blog posts that caught our attention.

You can find the whole blog post here, it is well worth reading - http://www.theholisticingredient.com/blogs/wholesome-living/103264710-every-woman-should-read-this-post-vaginal-thrush-or-not

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In episode #3 of The Whole Circle we discuss zinc and magnesium. According to current research 85% of women do not get enough zinc in their diets and this can lead to some serious health concerns. Being zinc deficient affects your metabolism and is super important for your immune system. Naomi discusses all of this, and more, and provides easy, achievable advice on how to increase the intake of zinc in your diet.

As well as discussing zinc, we also talk about magnesium and the health issues around this mineral. And again, this is an underrated mineral but one we should all know about. For example, did you know that magnesium deficiency can increase symptoms of:

Depression
Chronic fatigue syndrome
ADHD
Epilepsy
Parkinson’s disease
Sleep problems
Migraines
Osteoporosis
Premenstrual syndrome
Asthma

This is an episode you don’t want to miss, Seriously we learnt so much from talking to Naomi and we are definitely going to have her back on the show to delve deeper into some of the issues we discuss. Some questions we ask:

What is Zinc?
How do you know if you are zinc deficient?
What are some of the symptoms? Did you know that one of the signs of zinc deficiency can be ‘fussy’ kids, we certainly didn’t. As well as weight gain, eczema, dandruff, dry skin and so much more.
Ever heard of the zinc taste test? You’ll be rushing out to grab one after this podcast.
What are the best foods and/or supplements to take if you are zinc deficient?
What is Magnesium?
How does this affect your body?
Are magnesium and Epsom salts that same thing?
How do Epsom salts work?
Why should we take magnesium?
Did you know that magnesium is fantastic for energy, nope we didn’t either?

For more information about zinc or magnesium testing, please see your health care professional, but as discussed, Naomi recommends to stay away from oxide as it doesn't absorb, that's way magnesium oxide is good for constipation as it stays in the bowel. Phosphate forms are natural and and very similar to what we get from food so highly bio available. Most commonly found is amino chelated forms, these are also highly bio available. Citrate forms are good to help alkalise and also absorb.

More about Naomi

Naomi is passionate about helping people with lifestyle and health issues using natural methods which include: western herbal medicine, nutritional medicine, iridology, homeopathy, vitamin therapy and Metabolic Typing.

Website - http://www.naomijudge.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NaomiJudgeNaturopath/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naturopathnaomi/

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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.

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Welcome to The Whole Circle. In this episode we share some information about us (Tracey and Jo) and provide an explanation as to why we started podcasting.

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