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We cannot stress the importance of listening to this episode enough... we think everyone needs to hear it!

We talk to Benedict Freudenmann, Clinical Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Practitioner from Learn to Nourish.

In this episode we dive deep into gut health. A topic that has always seemed to complex to understand, but thankfully Benedict explains it all in easy to understand terms.

We cover:

1. What is gut health?
2. What can impact gut health
3. The gut / brain connection
4. Managing stress
5. Common symptoms of gut health problems
6. And more!

So pop those headphones on and have a listen.

For a more indepth look into this episode, head on over to our show notes HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

It has been a crazy year since we relaunched our podcast show with so many great episodes to go back and listen to!

We wanted to let you know that we are putting the show on pause for a while.

We have so many wonderful things in the pipeline here at Additive-Free Lifestyle HQ and in order to dedicate the amount of time needed to make these the best they can be, something needs to give because there's only so much of us to go around.

We've got our signature program, Additive-Free Made Easy coming back bigger and better than ever soon (gosh we can't to release this because we know it will help soooo many families).  Here's where you can get on the waitlist to be notified when it's released.

We're also focusing on getting our Additive-Free Lifestyle app into as many homes as possible.  This app really is a game changer when shopping for additive-free products.  It literally scans any ingredient label and tells you what's inside, giving you important additive information so that you can make an empowered decision about what goes into your trolley.

The good news is this isn't the last episode, we have one more coming up next week: "Gut Health Simplified – An Episode Everyone Needs to Hear" which we recorded with Clinical Nutritionist, Benedict Freudenmann.  This episode is a must-listen for EVERYONE... so stay tuned because this final one will be EPIC!

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Much love, Jo & Tracey x

Very few people know that toxins exist, not just in the foods we eat, but also in the clothes that we wear. Imagine the toxins being on you, for hours, everyday. Especially if you are sweating, when your pores are open. So in this episode, we aim to spread awareness about this matter and discuss the toxic chemicals to look out for in activewear with Kylie Anderson, Director at FOHER Co.

In this episode we dive into:

1. What to look for in garments
2. Chemicals found in cheap clothing and fast fashion
3. Better activewear garment choices

For the full show notes head on over to https://additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast230/

Jo & Tracey x

After we aired episode 220: FAQ - Freezing Food: Our How-To’s In Bulk Cooking, we had lots of questions come in about the best practices for freezing food.

So... in this episode we dive a bit deeper and give you all our hints and tips regarding what foods we freeze, how we defrost them, and how we maximise our freezer usage so as not to waste any food!

We even cover what the current safety guidelines are regarding freezing food to ensure you are doing it properly.

If you want to check out the show notes, then head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

We talk to John Ogilvie, owner of Byron Yoga Center, who discusses yoga's transformative power and potential for stress-free living.

John Ogilvie is one of Australia’s most respected and experienced teachers and founder of Byron Yoga Centre. His journey started as an electrical contractor where he was struggling with stress.  He tried various things to help de-stress including competitive sport and eventually resorting to self-medicating with drugs and alcohol.  Through his recovery from addiction, he discovered yoga.

For over 45 years, John made yoga a regular practice. He eventually relocated to Byron Bay and opened the Byron Yoga Center. Initially, it was just a small room to run classes in, but with the support of like-minded individuals, it slowly grew into what it is today – a beautiful retreat centre spread across 30 acres.  Trust us when we say that it really is in a magical location.

We take a deep dive into all these things:

1. How beneficial yoga is for men too!
2. Different styles of yoga
3. The importance of breathing - and not just in yoga
4. Breathing techniques
5. A morning meditation sequence
6. And more!

So pop those headphones on and have a listen.

For a more indepth look into this episode - including how you can use our discount code to get 20% off your own 7-day yoga retreat, head on over to our show notes HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

In this episode, we are going to do something different. We are going to recap our favourite episodes over the past 12 months. It’s hard to believe it's been almost a year since we relaunched our podcast show Thrive by Additive-Free Lifestyle. Time flies when you’re having fun, right? So sit back, relax and enjoy as we reminisce the episodes that have impacted us the most.

We cover both Jo's fave episodes and Tracey's fave episodes from the last 12 months.

So pop those headphones on and have a listen.

For a more indepth look into this episode - including how you can enter John's amazing 7-day yoga retreat giveaway, head on over to our show notes HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

In this episode, we will discuss Primal Alternative, and how Helen Marshall went from surviving to thriving by ditching gluten and eating healthier.

Helen Marshall is a former fitness instructor, a personal coach, and the founder of Primal Alternative, a successful grain free food business model that aims to produce real food and organic ingredients across Australia, New Zealand, UK, and USA.

Ten years ago, Helen underwent a hideous health crisis including sickness, exhaustion, and anxiety, leading to a limited capacity for daily tasks and disrupted sleep. She also developed phobias and physical symptoms like digestive issues and loss of libido. Unable to afford professional help, she felt like she had to go gluten-free, and found healthier alternatives resulting in massive healing of her health issues and overall improvement in her well-being!

We take a deep dive into how she went from surviving to thriving covering topics such as:

1. What is the primal diet?
2. What a primal diet looks like
3. The challenges of producing healthy foods
4. How Primal Alternative began
5. And more!

So pop those headphones on and have a listen.

For a more indepth look into this episode, head on over to our show notes HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

Easter is just around the corner. It's a time when we all enjoy the treats that come with the season, like Easter eggs and chocolates. But while indulging in these goodies is part of the tradition, it's essential to be mindful of our food choices for the sake of our health.

In this episode, we will walk you through our additive-free lifestyle app and how you can use it to determine certain harmful additives that you need to look out for. Plus, we'll share tips on healthier alternatives to make your Easter celebrations both delicious and nutritious!

Additives we cover:

1. Annatto (160b)
2. Caramel (150)
3. Processed oils
4. Artificial food colours
5. Artificial flavours

Plus we give you tips for healthier food options this Easter.

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

We get a lot of questions about how to use essential oils. Some people don’t know what they’re for, and some people don’t know what to do with them once they have it. So, in this episode, we will walk you through some of the best ways to use essential oils, and other ways we’ve used low tox products everyday.

We're sure that after you listen to this episode you will see how easy it is to incorporate low-tox simple swaps into your daily lives.

If you want to join our doTERRA team where you will receive lots of ongoing support to help you maximise your doTERRA membership, then head HERE.

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

Every day, we expose ourselves to a wide range of toxins. These toxins can come from the food we eat, the products we use, and even the air we breathe. Over time, these toxins can build up in our bodies and have a negative impact on our health. So, in this episode, we will share four things you can do today to lower your toxic load.

We give hints, tips, and simple swaps for these toxic things:

1. Fragranced candles
2. Windex window cleaner
3. Carpet deodoriser
4. Fabric softener

Lowering your toxic load is a crucial step toward improving your overall health and well-being.

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

You may have already heard of Kate Mason as she has her own podcast show called Parenting and Personalities.

But did you know she is also an advocate of living an additive-free lifestyle? Yes, she sure is!

In this episode Kate covers her 18 year additive-free journey with us and how she has managed to maintain it for so long.

She gives us her best hints and tips of how she incorporates healthy recipes (even though she's not fond of cooking) into her families busy life.

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

If you want some tips that we implement to help us save money in the kitchen, then this is the episode for you!

We're not going to lie though as it will involve getting back in the kitchen, but never fear, it won't be as time consuming as you may think.

We dive into:

1. Meal planning
2. Batch and bulk cooking
3. Get everyone involved in the kitchen
4. Mindset tips to flip the switch to help you get back in the kitchen
5. Habit stacking to maximise your time

Plus lots more!

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

In this era where most of us are used to pre-packaged foods from supermarkets, we have forgotten the power and usefulness of freezing foods. It is why in this episode, we dive into the art of freezing food, exploring its benefits, techniques, and some common misconceptions.

We have lost count of the number of times we have been asked about freezing food.... is it ok? Can it be frozen? Will it be safe? Will it last? And lots more! So let's dive into what we do regarding freezing foods.

We dive into:

1. The problem with lunchboxes
2. Additive to avoid
3. How your kids school clothing can be impacting their health
4. Solutions for a healthier lifestyle

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

If you are looking ahead to a healthier new year for your kids, you are in for a treat. In this episode, we will focus on what to look out for in lunchboxes and what additives we like to avoid as we send them back to school.

We dive into:

1. The problem with lunchboxes
2. Additive to avoid
3. How your kids school clothing can be impacting their health
4. Solutions for a healthier lifestyle

Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit from listening to it.

For the full show notes head HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey

Today, in our last podcast episode for the year, we're diving into the whirlwind that was 2023 where we explore the stark contrasts in our personal lives.

Tracey's on the verge of being an empty-nester, savouring the quiet moments as she dives into this new phase of life.

While Jo's life is a whirlwind of activity with young, energetic children leading busy, sporty lives.

Sneak Peek into 2024: 🔮 As we wrap up reflections on 2023, we delve a little into what's brewing for 2024.

We are hosting our first ever in-person event in Perth – you can get tickets HERE.

We also allude to some big things that are coming in 2024 that you will have to stay tuned for!

Thank you so much for being a part of our community over the last year and beyond. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas spent doing the things you love with the ones you love.

Our podcast show will be taking a little break and will return again on 12 January 2024.

Until then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope 2024 brings you everything you wish for and more.

If you have found this episode (or any of our previous 217 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.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

We get a lot of questions about the best skincare options for teens or tweens, so in this shortie episode we'd like to share our hints and tips.

First off, pimples are normal for teenagers as they go through puberty. Their oil glands get stimulated when hormones become active and often it settles down.

However, in today's world with more processed food than ever before, our teenagers gut health can often be in a dismal state of affairs which can affect their skin too.

Enjoy this episode as we cover:

1. Skincare routines
2. Cleansers
3. Toners
4. Moisturisers
5. Nutrition
6. The pill
7. And a free eBook.

You can also check out our full show notes 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

This episode will be a real treat for those wanting a deeper understanding of what women’s bodies go through during perimenopause and menopause with a heavy focus on Ayurveda.

In Part Two of this two-part episode we delve into:

1. The Kapha Dosha
2. Supporting children during their various stages of life
3. A handy downloadable chart to work out your own dosha type
4. And more

Stay tuned for Part Two next week to learn more and finish off this two-part series.

You can also check out our full show notes 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

This episode will be a real treat for those wanting a deeper understanding of what women’s bodies go through during perimenopause and menopause with a heavy focus on Ayurveda.

In Part One of this two-part episode we delve into:

1. What is Ayurveda
2. The five elements that are a part of Ayurveda
3. The three Dosha constitutions in Ayurveda
4. A handy downloadable chart to work out your own dosha type
5. How this relates to you if you are not going through perimenopause or menopause
6. And more

Stay tuned for Part Two next week to learn more and finish off this two-part series.

You can also check out our full show notes 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've done a lot of travelling over the years and one of the questions we get asked a lot is how we travel additive-free.

Believe us when we say, it's totally doable! With a little preparation and planning you too can travel additive-free or be as additive-free as possible, which we know your body will thank you for.

Enjoy this episode as we cover:

1. Additive-free food options for road trips
2. Flying
3. Travelling with water
4. Essential oils for travel
5. Travel sickness
6. Dehydration
7. And more

You can also check out our full show notes 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

The Third Space may not be something you have ever heard of before, but it’s really important part of our everyday lives.

Years ago we attended a doTERRA Leadership Conference and we heard Dr Adam Fraser talk about his theory of the third space and it really intrigued us and has been something we have both implemented into our lives with great benefit.

Enjoy this episode as we cover:

1. Who is Dr Adam Fraser
2. What is The Third Space?
3. Examples of The Third Space
4. The difference between male and female third spaces
5. How to incorporate The Third Space for those who are time-poor
6. Being present
7. And more

You can also check out our full show notes 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

You guys know how much we love our essential oils, they have been the piece of the puzzle that has completed our additive-free lifestyles.

With that in mind, we thought we would do a little Q&A and get Tracey to answer all your questions that we have received of late.

Here's the topics we covered:

1. Why can I no longer smell my essential oils?
2. How do I clean my diffuser?
3. Should I empty the remaining liquid out of the diffuser before starting again?
4. How do I know what oils to diffuse?
5. Top, middle, and base notes of essential oils
6. Diffusing for specific issues
7. Knowing what essential oils to diffuse together
8. Can you put different blends in all your diffusers or should they all diffuse the same?

You can also check out our full show notes 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

It really is incredible how powerful our brains are.

In this episode we talk all about Neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to rewire itself in response to stimulus - with Jenny from Auriel Minds.

Here's the topics we covered:

1. What is neuroplasticity?
2. The life patterns we create for ourselves
3. How to make neurological changes for the better in your brain
4. Meditation
5. Where can it be found?

This episode is a must if you find yourself stuck in a rut that is no longer serving you and you want to learn how to rewire your brain to set yourself up for success and a life that better serves you.

You can also check out our full show notes 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

This may very well be a touchy subject so… #dontshootthemessenger

There are lots of artificial sweeteners that are used as food additives, but today we are mainly focusing on Apartame 951 because it is a really common additive found in food, beverages, gums and more.

After conducting extensive research into this additive when we added it to our Additive-Free Lifestyle app, not only can we not believe that it is still used, but we also cannot understand how it’s not banned!

Here's the topics we covered:

1. What are artificial sweeteners?
2. Hot tip for allergy sufferers
3. The sugars we prefer to use
4. What is aspartame?
5. Where can it be found?
6. What are the possible reactions to aspartame?
7. How you can avoid it
8. What you can swap to instead
9. How to get family members on board

You can also check out our full show notes 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

Have you considered what is really in the water you are drinking?

This is a question we have pondered over the years because it’s really important given we need water to sustain life for ourselves, and for the whole of the planet.

Here's the topics we covered:

1. Water filtration on the rise
2. What chemicals are found in tap water
3. What nasties do filteration systems get rid of
4. Can you install water filtration systems into rental properties?
5. Do the filters need to be changed?
6. Does filtering water help with skin problems?
7. What can you do if you can't afford or don't want a whole house filtration system?
8. How to avoid hard water calcium/lime scale build up
9. What if you have water tanks that service part or all of the water on your property?
10. What about portable water filters?
11. Your body is the filter
12. Discount codes for Great Water Filters

You can also check out our full show notes 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

Have you ever found your day has turned to dust when you have been rushed or not had a good morning routine?

Yep... the power of a good morning routine should never be underestimated!

Jo, over recent months, has found her morning routine has been non-existent, especially since they moved interstate.

So, what better time to talk about how important it is to set your day up right from the start than dedicated a whole podcast episode to it.

For the full show notes of this short, but punchy, episode including:

1. Tracey's morning routine
2. Jo's morning routine
3. Our best hints and tips for a successful day

Check out our full show notes 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

Have you thought about the chemicals that are sprayed on the produce you buy? It’s probably not something you have really thought too much about, whether purposefully or not.

So, this podcast episode may just be a bit of an eye opener for you as we talk all things fruit and veg with Kristen from Spray-Free Farmacy.

For the full show notes of this episode including:

1. Who is Spray-Free Farmacy
2. The difference between organic and spray-free
3. What really is on the produce you buy from the supermarket
4. The poor soil qualities in Australia
5. Regenerative farming
6. How to shop organic without it breaking the bank
7. The Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
8. A cheekly little discount code for you

Check out our full show notes at: Podcast Episode 193

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

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:

1. Supporting small business
2. Co-Impact sourcing
3. What oils are best grown in Australia
4. 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:

👉🏻 Dry brushing to help injury support and healing 👉🏻 How to educate others on the importance of our lymphatic system 👉🏻 Dry brushing for period pain support 👉🏻 In-clinic services that Chelsey offers (these sound AH-MAZING!) 👉🏻 Chelsey's online free program called BOOB Camp

For all the details including links, check out the show notes HERE.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

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:

👉🏻 Maintaining fluid levels in the body 👉🏻 Absorbs fats from the digestive tract 👉🏻 Protects our body against foreign invaders 👉🏻 Transports and removes waste products and abnormal cells from the lymph

Our body carries around 15 litres of lymphatic fluid which can sit and be stagnant if we are not doing all we can to help move it around our body.

Learning how to get it working optimally is crucial for a healthy lifestyle.

So... enjoy Part 1 of this two-part interview as we go through all you need to know about creating a healthy lymphatic system.

For all the details including links, check out the show notes HERE.

Stay tuned for next week when we continue with Part 2.

Much love, Jo & Tracey x

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:

1. What my symptoms were
2. What was the catalyst for doing something about my gut health
3. Who I saw to help me
4. Why optimal gut health is so important
5. And more

Check out our full show notes at: Podcast Episode 187

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

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:

1. Where you'll find aluminium
2. How it can affect you
3. What to be careful of
4. How to avoid it
5. 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 people as possible and spread the word about living an additive-free lifestyle.

Jo (& Tracey) x

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 much, much, more!

Additive-Free Lifestyle App

Our long-awaited app is finally here and is a total GAME-CHANGER!

This app allows you to:

• Scan ingredient listings where it will detect any additives and then give you a whole run down of each additive. • Details all the additives approved for use in Australia and New Zealand. • Over 300 additive-free recipes to cook from within the app • Meal planner allowing you to plan what you’re eating for the week or even month. • Grocery list populated from your meal plan that you can just take to the supermarket to shop • Latest section which will change every month and cover things like discount codes, blog posts to help you shop with ease and lots more.

This app is already making families lives so much easier!

You can download our app via your preferred app store and check out all of the other things listed here via our website.

Jo and Tracey x

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:

1. Why did we want a sauna?
2. Where can you put the sauna?
3. How did iHealth Saunas start?
4. What’s the EMF rating of the iHealth Saunas?
5. What does the colour therapy do in the saunas?
6. The Third Space
7. Are saunas safe for children to use?
8. Are saunas safe for pets to be inside?
9. How does the sauna help you detox?
10. How much do saunas cost?
11. How much water should you drink whilst in the sauna?
12. Using essential oils in the sauna
13. How can you get a sauna?

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://ihealthsaunas.com.au/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Much love, Tracey & Jo xx

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

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

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

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

Excited is kind of an understatement of how we feel.

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

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

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

Stay tuned!

Much love,

Jo & Tracey xx

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we delve into the topic of nitrates and nitrites and the link between processed meats and cancer.

Sausages in bread, ham and cheese toasties, bacon and eggs on a Sunday morning … they’re all staples in a household these days. Unfortunately, deli meats are likely to have nitrates or nitrites in them.

Topics discussed:

1. What are Nitrates and Nitrites?
2. Where are they found?
3. What’s so bad about them?
4. Let’s get sciency…
5. Is there any good news?
6. 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

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we give you the downlow on all our best water saving tips.

We’re coming at you this week with a short and snappy episode which you can consume in a teeny bite-sized chunk!

When we recorded this podcast it was hot, dry and in some parts of our state of Tasmania are in Stage 3 water restrictions. The irony is when this podcast is released (14 February 2020), the northern states of Australia, especially Queensland and New South Wales, are experiencing horrendous flooding. Having just come off the back of unprecedented bushfires which took a massive toll on lives, wildlife and properties. We really are country is severe extremes!

Even with all this excess water around at the moment, it is still incredibly important to be water conscious and to conserve as much water as we can, because our country needs it!

Here are our best water saving tips:

Topics discussed:

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

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In this week’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk with Dr Mariza Snyder all about how to balance your hormones the natural way.

Who is Dr Mariza Snyder?

Dr. Mariza [mah-REE-suh] is an women’s hormone doctor, functional practitioner, educator, Amazon best-selling author, wife, and Wellness Advocate. She is passionate about helping people to become more empowered with simple healthy habits. She loves to empower women and their families to feel and live their best lives through plant-based, whole-food nutrition, essential oils, easy-to-follow habits, and mood-boosting remedies.

Topics discussed:

1. Dr Mariza’s story in a nutshell
2. What do hormones do in our bodies?
3. What are some common reasons for our hormones to become imbalanced?
4. Essential oils for hormones
5. Essential oils for menstruation
6. Are essential oils still useful if you’re taking the pill?
7. How can aromatic use of essential oils help our hormones?
8. Can you diffuse hormone supporting oils around children?
9. The Essential Oils Hormone Solution Book

Where else can you find Dr Mariza and her amazing books? Books: https://www.drmariza.com/books/ Website: https://www.drmariza.com/ Podcast: https://www.drmariza.com/podcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/drmarizasnyder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmariza/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drmarizasnyder

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

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

Who is Liz Chick?

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

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

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

Topics discussed:

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

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

Topics discussed:

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

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

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

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

Topics discussed:

1. Our Mum
2. Our book, Everyday Additive-Free
3. Instagram
4. Facebook
5. Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle Facebook Group
6. Additive-Free Lifestyle Chat Group
7. Additive-Free Made Easy
8. Additive-Free Lifestyle Website
9. Additive-Free Lifestyle Shop
10. Most Viewed Blog Post for 2019
11. Basic Icing Recipe
12. The Whole Circle Podcast Show
13. Lifestyle Wellness Event
14. Stay Tuned for 2020
15. Tracey’s Big Personal and Business Goal for 2020
16. Jo’s Big Personal Goal for 2020
17. Jo’s Big Business Goals for 2020
18. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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

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

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

Topics discussed:

1. Who is Luke Hines?
2. Mindset is vital
3. So, where do you start?
4. Luke’s eating lifestyle
5. Cookbooks
6. Keto and Palo diets
7. How does Luke maintain his eating lifestyle whilst travelling?
8. Intermittent fasting
9. Is breakfast good or bad?
10. Luke Hines 10

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

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

We’re back!

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

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

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

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

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

Topics discussed:

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

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

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

Topics Covered:

1. Why are we going to Guatemala?
2. doTERRA’s humanitarian efforts
3. Long haul travelling additive-free
4. Taking food on planes
5. Exercise
6. Bus trip
7. What essential oils are we taking?
8. How are we going to manage jetlag?
9. Airport food
10. Noise-cancelling headphones
11. Accessory tips

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

See you on the flip side!

Jo and Tracey x

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

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

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

Topics Covered:

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

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

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

This book has been in the making for years!

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

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

Topics Covered:

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

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

https://additivefreelifestyle.com/book/

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

@additivefreelifestyle or #additivefreelifestyle

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

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

Who is Naomi Judge?

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

Previous podcast episode with Naomi

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

Topics covered in this episode:

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

Where can you find Naomi? Website Facebook Instagram You Tube

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

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

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

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

Seriously… how AWESOME is she?!

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

Topics covered:

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

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

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

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