Sistermixin' The Whole Circle

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 cert

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 natu

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

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

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 bod

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 to

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 discusse

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 servi

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 childr

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 stream

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

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 v

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 frie

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 red

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

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

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 trea

"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

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 di

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.additivefreem