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Over the years we have had a lot of questions around how to buy Australian essential oils and support Australian businesses so we thought we would take a little time to answer this most common question because there's probably some interesting points you may not have considered. It's not a simple answer of just finding an Australian-owned company. For the full show notes of this episode including: Supporting small business Co-Impact sourcing What oils are best grown in Australia And more Check out our full show notes at: Podcast Episode 192 If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle. Jo & Tracey x

Remember the days when you were a kid and you were encouraged to ask all the questions so that you could expand your mind and learn? Then into adulthood, unless it's to do with your job, questioning things become discouraged. It's something we have been pondering for a while now and we dive deep into it, in this week's episode. We cover all the things that hold us back from speaking up and asking the tough questions, even if it means ruffling a few feathers. We even talk you through how you can question things when living additive-free. So, sit back and enjoy this episode into staying curious and as always, for the full show notes, head HERE. If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle. Jo & Tracey x

We follow on with Part 2 of our chat with Chelsey from Chelsey Jean Lymphatics. So, if you haven't listened to Part 1 we suggest you go back to episode 189 and have a listen to that first. Chelsey is a Sports Therapist, Naturopathic Practitioner, and the creator of the Advanced Natural Health Clinic and her own label of products. In this final episode in the two-part series we cover:

Do you know what your lymphatic system does? Do you know why it's important to dry body brush daily and how to do it in the correct sequence? This episode is going to teach you how to do it as we interview Chelsey Jean from Chelsey Jean Lymphatics. The lymphatic system is part of our immune system and has many functions, including:

A few weeks ago, I was walking my dog and had only gotten a short distance from home when I twisted my ankle. Don’t ask me how I did it, because I have no clue – let’s just chalk it up to one of life’s great mysteries! Haha At the time of recording this podcast episode I was about 3 weeks post ankle injury and it’s still a bit sore, bruised and a little swollen. Safe to say I did a good job of it! I used all the weapons in my natural remedy arsenal to support my ankle injury. I go through all the things I used, including recipes, supplements and more over in our show notes which you can find HERE. If you have found this episode (or any of our previous 186 episodes) helpful, then we would love it if you could leave us a review via your fave podcast app. Reviews really help us to know if our podcast content is resonating with you as well as getting our podcast out through the algorithm. Thanks so much. Much love, Tracey x

The road to getting my gut health on track has been a long one, not going to lie! And the reality is I think it will be a lifelong commitment for me to maintain good gut integrity and to be honest, sometimes I fall off the wagon of doing the things I should, to support my gut, and then I have to get back on that wagon and correct it. What initially started this journey for me was learning all that I had through running our business here at Additive-Free Lifestyle. Over the years we have spoken to many gut health experts which got me thinking about my own gut health and gave me the insight to recognise that something wasn’t great with my own gut microbiome. Yes, even me who lives additive-free and has a low-tox environment and does all the things to support my body to stay healthy can still suffer with gut issues. For the full show notes of this episode including: What my symptoms were What was the catalyst for doing something about my gut health Who I saw to help me Why optimal gut health is so important And

When I was in the midst of creating our app I was researching the additive, Aluminium (173) and let’s just say I was blown away! I knew as an additive it wasn’t great because I used to see it plastered all over baking powder containers in health food stores stating that they were ‘aluminium free’, and I knew that aluminium in deodorants wasn’t great either, but never in my wildest dreams did I expect it to be as bad as my research found. I’ve read so many studies on this additive and let me just say that in my humble opinion it should be banned as an additive and should NEVER be allowed to go in our body or on our body! For the full show notes of this episode including: Where you'll find aluminium How it can affect you What to be careful of How to avoid it And more Check out our full show notes at: Podcast Episode 186 If you have found some benefit from this podcast episode we would love it if you could give us a review in your preferred podcast app – as this will help get our podcast show out to as many pe

Have you missed us? We put the show on pause back in 2020 whilst we delved into new and exciting things, including: Cookbook authoring We now have a whole range of additive-free cookbooks that we have published: everyday additive-free everyday additive-free lunchbox edition everyday additive-free party edition everyday additive-free camping edition We even travelled around Tassie for 5 months enjoying the most amazing adventure whilst we wrote our latest camping edition cookbook. It was so magical! It was a great opportunity for us to enjoy life, reset and recharge our batteries. Check out our cookbooks via our website. Gluten-Free Made Easy A recipe program with 4 week’s worth of delicious gluten-free recipes as well as video tutorials for those GF baking recipes that can be a little tricky. DIY Made Easy We created a program with DIY cleaning recipes to completely low-tox your WHOLE house. When you join you get lifetime access to over 20 recipes plus tutorial videos, discount codes, room-by-room guides and

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

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 lov

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. Regist

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

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 Wher

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 ke

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

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

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 >>&g