The Additive-Free Lifestyle Podcast Show

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/ We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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. Register here: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/afme Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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? Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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? Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review PRETTY PLEASE of this podcast >>> here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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... Podcast Review We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast then PRETTY PLEASE leave it >>> here. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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? DOWNLOAD ALL THE INFO AND LETTERS TO TAKE A STAND >>> HERE Links and Resources • Changing Habits • What's with Wheat? • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here

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!

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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: To learn more about The Functional Family and their program Calming The Chaos head here We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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: We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here Check out Mindful in May here Check out The Happiness Plan here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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

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 Links and Resources • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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! Links and Resources • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • To check out all about Be Hers, head here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 Links and Resources: • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here • To register for the next round of Additive-Free Made Easy head here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 Visit our Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page Follow us on Instagram  Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 If you have found these hints and tips useful, please leave us a review as we really love reading the reviews that come in and then hit the subscribe button so then you are notified when new podcast episodes go live. 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 • Visit our Additive-Free Lifestyle Private chat group This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

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 This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm