Low Tox Life

Show #476. A better food system for ALL isn’t about ‘hope’ with farmer Nick Holliday

Ele — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:03:47 +0000

About this show:

Farmers who are trying to improve our planet and the quality of and accessibility of food from the ground up? Some of my favourite show guests over the years have been farmers.

Nick Holliday of Belvedere Farm here in Australia, QLD, is full-time farming with regenerative principles and providing eggs, pork and beef. He and his family feed hundreds of families each week, through their CSA collective and other distribution partners. He has a background in union and community organising, law and freelance writing.

Nick doesn’t believe that “Vote with your Dollar” is going to fix this. Neither do I.

I had to bring him on the show to discuss what really will help make local, nutritious and affordable food accessible to more people and what will help us step beyond culture wars and political labels and into the overlaps we all have and need, for good quality food, and work together to apply the right kinds of pressure in the right ways to effect real change.

I hope you’re as inspired as I am in this conversation – and that you accept the “group homework” suggestion at the end. Imagine if we all did this homework this week?

Your Host,

Alexx Stuart

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About Nick Holliday

Nick is a fulltime farmer on Wakka Wakka country in the South Burnett, growing beef, pork and eggs in a thriving ecosystem. He and his family feed hundreds of families each week, through their CSA collective and other distribution partners. He has a background in union and community organising, law and freelance writing.

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This month Waters Co Filters is giving us a double discount on their benchtop Bio 500 5.25 L

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15% off the sale price, making it 27% off RRP all up

Get all the things you don’t want in your drinking and cooking water OUT, and remineralise with everything you want IN there.
Enjoy! x

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Show #476. A better food system for ALL isn’t about ‘hope’ with farmer Nick Holliday | Low Tox Life

Show #475. Alexx Stuart – A solo show answering your low tox questions

Ele — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:51:43 +0000

About this show:

A solo show with me this week, taking your questions and answering them in this show.
Covering everything from low tox shampoo tricky ‘finding’ factor, through to low tox freak outs when it’s a situation you can’t control, how to cultivate agency in a high tox world, and then questions about histamine, mould, paint, kids and tech and referencing a bunch of helpful resources, past shows and experts to connect to the work of, if you want to dig deeper along the way.

I learned many things on my journey going low tox but boy have I learnt SO MUCH from interviewing 500+ incredible people on the podcast and through our courses over the years.

I hope you find this helpful,

Alexx

Resources Alexx mentions during the show to dive deeper into the topics that came up on the show:

Low Tox Paint options

Show #295 – What Makes A Healthy Building? The Building, The Materials, The Maintenance – It All Matters With Andrew Pace
Show #299 – Building a Healthy Home From The Ground Up With Andy Pace
Website: The Green Design Center
Low Tox Club – More information on joining us here: https://www.lowtoxlife.com/the-low-tox-club/

Histamine/Mould

So you think you’ve got Mould?
My whole mold / mould story
Show #222 – Beth O’Hara: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Show #237 – Beth O’Hara on Detoxification for Sensitive Peeps
Show #186 – Dr Ben Lynch on genes, supplements and intuitive family health
Histamine supportive supplements to look into with your health professional: Quercetin, Pycnogenol, Milk Thistle, DAO Enzyme.
Discuss with a health shop health professional over the phone or locally if budget-conscious/can’t see an integrative doc/naturopath, or book into the Low Tox Clinic.
For more on the Low Tox Clinic or to book a one-off session: https://www.lowtoxlife.com/low-tox-clinic/

Kids and Tech

Show #158 – Digital Nutrition – Seeing Digital Media Interaction in a New Light
Show #383 Kids and Tech: How to cultivate a healthy, safe blend of tech and reality in the digital world with psychologist, and cyberpsychology researcher Dr Jocelyn Brewer
Show #401 Devorah Heitner: Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World
Community assignment: Reach out to your local council + MP and find out a) what’s available for kids of various ages to do as activities in your area and b) if there’s not much that’s available/affordable/accessible, get a group of parents together and start a conversation that changes that.

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

Join me on Insta @lowtoxlife

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About Alexx Stuart

Alexx Stuart is an educator and change agent who founded Low Tox Life in 2010 after seeing the lack of transparency in our food system, personal care and cleaning products. She’s built a movement that’s non-judgmental, positive and says low tox peeps are a force to be reckoned with! A columnist for Wellbeing magazine, she is also a sought-after speaker and consultant to businesses committing to change for good.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:

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About Waters Co Filters

This month Waters Co Filters is giving us a double discount on their benchtop Bio 500 5.25 L

BIO 500 5.25 Litre Bench Top Water Filter

Code: LowToxWater
15% off the sale price, making it 27% off RRP all up

Get all the things you don’t want in your drinking and cooking water OUT, and remineralise with everything you want IN there.
Enjoy! x

Website: https://bit.ly/WatersCo_Bio500
Code: LowToxWater
Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/waterscofilters/
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/Waters.Co.Australia/

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Show #474. Obesity Medicine and the willpower women don’t lack, with Dr Michelle Gordon

Ele — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:11:34 +0000

About this show:

This week, I sat down with Dr Michelle Gordon – ex-surgeon, turned board-certified obesity medicine specialist, based in NY, USA. Dr Gordon is a woman who’s walked the path of shame, self-doubt, and relentless pursuit of health only to discover her body’s deeper story, so the power of that as it has informed her practice to support women is something you can truly feel.

Michelle has become a fierce advocate for women navigating midlife weight struggles, metabolic adaptation, and the reality that what works for men and some women, doesn’t always work for other women. We dive into the theory of set point weight, the power of GLP-1 medications like terzepatide and what the weigh ups are – I love that she said “it’s not for losing 10 pounds and we do NOT want to bring back heroin chic!”

She explains why obesity is a disease – not a personal failing and not a clap back of the body positivity movement. Michelle also unpacks the systemic gaps in women’s health research, the impact of patriarchy on our bodies and what we’re chasing, and why it’s time to stop blaming ourselves for a system that’s set up to fail us whether that’s the beauty standards or the ultra processed foods that are so highly addictive. If you’ve ever felt like you’re fighting your own biology, this conversation is your permission to pause, question, and reclaim your power. I really felt it myself as this has often been a story in my life, too.

If you need this show or a friend does out there – I do so hope it’s a shame-destroyer for many.

You find the path and tools you want or need and lifestyle around those is always beneficial.

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

Join me on Insta @lowtoxlife

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Show #389 Metabolism: It’s time to Retire the “Willpower” Message and Understand the Person, Says Lara Briden

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Website: https://drmichellegordon.com/
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About Dr. Michelle Gordon

Obesity, menopause, and lifestyle medicine expert.
Dr. Michelle Gordon helps high-performing midlife women feel like themselves again. She tells the truth about women’s physiology and the system that failed them.

The male-dominated, insurance-driven model waits until women are broken before it pays attention. She left surgery to change that.

She’s board certified in surgery, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine and spent fifteen years running a multi-million dollar surgical practice.

She understands complex physiology, pattern recognition, and what happens when care comes too late. Her work now focuses on weight, hormones, metabolism, sleep, and brain health.

She helps women understand why they feel out of control and how it’s not their fault.

Her approach is rooted in physiology and incremental behavior change. She partners with women who can’t afford to lose their edge and need clear direction without judgment.

When your audience needs clinical clarity, she’s the doctor who delivers it.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:

This discount can also be redeemed for over-the-phone orders verbally.

Website: www.ausclimate.com.au

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About Waters Co Filters

This month Waters Co Filters is giving us a double discount on their benchtop Bio 500 5.25 L

BIO 500 5.25 Litre Bench Top Water Filter

Code: LowToxWater
15% off the sale price, making it 27% off RRP all up

Get all the things you don’t want in your drinking and cooking water OUT, and remineralise with everything you want IN there.
Enjoy! x

Website: https://bit.ly/WatersCo_Bio500
Code: LowToxWater
Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/waterscofilters/
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/Waters.Co.Australia/

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Show #474. Obesity Medicine and the willpower women don’t lack, with Dr Michelle Gordon | Low Tox Life

Show #473. Finally hopeful when it comes to depression – Dr. James Greenblatt’s wish for everyone.

Ele — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:41:34 +0000

About this show:

In this episode, I talk with Dr James Greenblatt about depression and the many things that can play into someone’s diagnosis and treatment solutions.

His new book, Finally Hopeful, explains why depression is rarely just “in your head.” We explore the physical root causes – like micronutrient deficiencies, thyroid issues, inflammation, and even hidden mould – that are often overlooked in standard care. Dr Greenblatt shares how simple tests and targeted interventions can make a real difference, and why hope is the first step toward healing.

You’ll learn how to advocate for better testing, understand the risks and realities of antidepressants, and discover practical tools – from diet to supplements – that support mental health without fear or guesswork. This conversation is for anyone who wants to move beyond quick fixes and take charge of their well-being with science-backed, empowering insights.

A pioneer in functional and integrative medicine, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist James M. Greenblatt, MD, has been treating patients since 1988. Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. He is the author of several books including Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD and Finally Hopeful. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined practice, and of Finally Living, a precision functional psychiatry clinic online for children and adults.

I hope you love this highly practical and thought-provoking show on depression – so important.

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

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About Dr. James Greenblatt

A pioneer in the field of functional and integrative medicine, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, James M. Greenblatt, MD, has treated patients since 1988. After receiving his medical degree and completing his psychiatry residency at George Washington University, Dr. Greenblatt completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Medical School. Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. He is the author of several books including Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD, Finally Hopeful and the upcoming book The Lithium Revolution. He is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the transformation of psychiatry, which offers online courses, educational webinars, and fellowships for professionals. He is also the founder of Finally Living, a precision functional psychiatry clinic for children and adults. Please visit www.JamesGreenblattMD.com for more information.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:

This discount can also be redeemed for over-the-phone orders verbally.

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About Waters Co Filters

Yay a podcast partner FARM! Excited to share Zestiny Farm with you all, where we’ve been getting our weekly produce from since the past f

The biggest discount WatersCo have done that I can remember this month through to December 15th. I got my first WatersCo Jug 14 years ago now, and these days we have the mini water and jug for travel/camping options, and the big Bio1000 10L benchtop for our cooking and drinking every day.

They take everything you don’t want out, remineralising the filtered water to give you a deeply hydrating & delicious water to enjoy.

I also love that the mini cartridges that fit in both jug and mini waterman can be opened; the insides go into the garden or compost, and the cartridge goes to curbside recycling!
The benchtop refill filters seem ex-y, but on an annual cost calculation, it’s the most economical I’ve found for this level of filtration that includes metals, PFAS, BPAs, fluoride up to 99.99% (independently tested), pesticide/herbicide residue, viruses/bacteria and chlorine…

Enjoy the super generous 15% off this month – we’ve never done this big a 15% off before on filters so it’s a very good time to jump in if you’ve got this on your list.

Alexx x

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Show #473. Finally hopeful when it comes to depression – Dr. James Greenblatt’s wish for everyone. | Low Tox Life

Show #472. What is safe? River, Ground, Tank and Ocean water and PFAS “Forever chemicals” with water scientist, Professor Ian Wright

Ele — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:04:20 +0000

About this show:

PFAS: Forever Chemicals. They’re everywhere. We’re worried. But it seems insurmountable to tackle. This week, we start to do just that with the first of two shows airing, to understand the situation, what we can do for our health, and how we can show up in the community to drive better policy and regulation against PFAS polluters.

Professor Ian Wright, a water scientist with 4 decades of experience, thinks it’s time we all get involved in PFAS and advocate for change.

Thanks to films like Dark Waters and How to Poison a Planet, awareness of PFAS and its effects is growing. Now it’s time for us to advocate more and stop polluters polluting for profit and just paying people off in courts.

In this show we discuss:

Different water types and levels found – Tank, Ground, Ocean, Damns and Fresh water.
Emergency and military activities and how they impact PFAS levels
Common ways we can at least minimise our personal risk everyday
The extent of the issue, largely being a repeated ‘kick down the road’ policy choice

I hope you tune in and find this show helpful for understanding this pervasive chemical and how we change things.

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

Join me on Insta @lowtoxlife

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: https://theconversation.com/profiles/ian-a-wright-5162

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About Professor Ian Wright

Ian Wright is a water scientist, researcher, teacher, and advocate for clean and healthy waterways. He works with communities to help address water contamination issues. He is an Associate Professor in Western Sydney University’s School of Science.

Prior to joining the university, Ian worked for more than 15 years in the urban water industry, mainly at Sydney Water. His scientific interests include freshwater ecology, water chemistry, and water pollution, including both its science and management.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:

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About Zestiny Farm

Yay a podcast partner FARM! Excited to share Zestiny Farm with you all, where we’ve been getting our weekly produce from since the past few months. NOTE: They deliver Certified Organic Produce Boxes to Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains and Wollongong only at this stage.

They are a lush oasis on the NSW Central Coast, blending over 50 years of traditional Mediterranean farming with regenerative practices and modern innovation to cultivate something truly special – a future of food that’s organic, big on flavour, high in nutrients and grown with purpose.
Zestiny Farm offers a subscription model for produce boxes in 3 sizes. You can set your subscription to weekly or fortnightly, you can pause when you need to, AND my fave feature: You can swap out your 3 lowest volume produce items for your favourite ones you eat a tonne of, each week. This week, for example, I swapped out kale, apples and garlic for double carrots, zucchinis and herbs instead. Super handy and avoids waste!
” Slow down, eat seasonally, and rediscover the joy of real, earth-friendly food, delivered to your door.”

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zestinyfarmlife
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Show #472. What is safe? River, Ground, Tank and Ocean water and PFAS “Forever chemicals” with water scientist, Professor Ian Wright | Low Tox Life

Show #471. Quantum Biology: The extraordinary benefits of ordinary things, explained, with Dr Catherine Clinton

Ele — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:02:34 +0000

About this show:

Do you get caught up in the magic of high-tech, expensive health solutions?

This week, we go deeper into understanding just how ‘high tech’ the free, basic and accessible hacks are to our health.

Dr Catherine Clinton, ND, is a naturopathic physician, researcher and founder of the Quantum Biology Health Institute. Her work helps people understand health through the lens of quantum biology, focusing on the roles of light, water and environment.
After listening to this episode, you will walk away knowing:

Why hydration is about so much more than drinking water and how your body uses structured, electrically charged water for energy and healing
How to use light, movement and nature to support your cells, reduce inflammation and boost resilience
Simple, daily habits that help you tap into your body’s innate intelligence for lasting health

This conversation is for anyone ready to move beyond quick fixes and always reaching for thre ‘latest coolest health tech’ or worse – feeling bad that you can’t afford to – and instead, we explore the science of true vitality by prioritising basics in specific ways to optimise.

Enjoy

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

Join me on Insta @lowtoxlife

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Website: www.drcatherineclinton.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.catherineclinton
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.catherineclintonnd
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About Dr Catherine Clinton

Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND, is a licensed naturopathic physician, author, and the Founder and Chair of the Quantum Biology Health Institute. With more than 18 years of clinical and educational experience, she helps wellness seekers and healthcare practitioners understand health through a systems-based, quantum biology lens. While in naturopathic medical school, her diagnosis of two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease reshaped her understanding of healing and led her beyond conventional models.

Dr. Clinton has published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, teaches internationally, and maintains a small clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon.

Her work is dedicated to expanding how we understand health by honoring the body’s intelligence and its relationship with light, water, and environment.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:

This discount can also be redeemed for over-the-phone orders verbally.

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About Zestiny Farm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zestinyfarmlife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565680347839
Website: https://bit.ly/zestiny

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Show #470. Worried about hair loss or balding? Sasha Lilford is here to help

Ele — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:57:45 +0000

About this show:

Hair loss can feel like a private crisis. It is often minimised, mislabelled, or treated as something you should simply accept as your fate.

In this episode, Sasha, a naturopath who entered the field through her own long and confronting hair loss journey, shares why hair loss is far more common than we realise, and why hope is not naive here.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why hair loss is still a taboo topic, and how deeply it can affect mental health
What happens when you do the internal health work, but your hair still does not properly recover
Why some medication pathways can become lifelong choices, and why many people look for other options
The difference between male and female hair loss and what impacts both during various life stages and health events.
The often overlooked piece: the scalp environment, and why “just adding nutrients” is not always enough
Early signs people dismiss, and why acting sooner can change the path
Why perimenopause can shift hormones in ways that surprise people, and what a supportive, preventative approach can look like
The missing layer in many plans: nervous system load, chronic stress, gut health and bringing safety and joy back into the body

Sasha also shares what she has seen in practice when her clients commit to a structured approach with consistency: 100% of people experience some degree of improvement within months. Results can look different for different people, especially depending on history, stress load, and timing but results are still results, right?

If you have tried everything, this episode offers a possible new set of tools and ideas.

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

Join me on Insta @lowtoxlife

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: https://stan.store/sashalilford
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashalilford

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About Sasha Lilford

Sasha Lilford is a Naturopath, Hair + Scalp specialist + Breathwork Facilitator who supports people to recover from stubborn and persistent hair loss without the use of toxic medications.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:

This discount can also be redeemed for over-the-phone orders verbally.

Website: www.ausclimate.com.au

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ausclimate

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About Zestiny Farm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zestinyfarmlife
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565680347839
Website: https://bit.ly/zestiny

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Show #469. Exercise: Breaking down the barriers to a stronger, happier body, with Dr Wendy Chorny

Ele — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:53:51 +0000

About this show:

What if, in 45 minutes, you could feel a whole lot more positive about the role of exercise and movement in your life? You’re about to be “Wendied!”

In this episode, Dr Wendy Chorny, physical therapist and researcher, joins us to rethink movement through all stages of life. We explore the invisible barriers we carry, from comparison culture and perfectionism to fatigue, pain, and the mental load of caring for everyone else first.

Together, we unpack:

Why “all or nothing” thinking quietly sabotages consistency
How social media shapes unrealistic expectations of what exercise should look like
The difference between pain that needs attention and discomfort that simply needs movement
Why post-partum and menopause can feel like your body has suddenly changed the rules
How gadgets and tech can be helpful but you don’t ‘need’ them either.
How small, flexible habits may matter more than structured programs

Wendy also shares how she works with women in the clinic to rebuild confidence, adapt to new seasons of life, and move in ways that feel supportive rather than punishing.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that strength is not about intensity or aesthetics. It is about agency, adaptability, and learning to work with your body instead of against it.

I can’t wait to hear what you’re inspired to do after this show.

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

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https://www.wendychorny.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.WendyPhysicalTherapist
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https://www.facebook.com/wendychorny
https://substack.com/@drwendypt

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About Dr Wendy Chorny

Wendy is a doctor of physical therapy. She is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT), is a board-certified and licensed athletic trainer, and has her manual therapy certification (MTC). She specializes in the treatment of pelvic pain, pre- and post-surgery, pregnancy and related pain issues, EDS and connective tissue disorders, sexual dysfunction, and orthopedics. She utilizes visceral manipulation, dry needling, manual therapy for the spine and pelvis, nutritional education, and an integrated exercise approach in her chronic pain patients. She is a practicing clinician, educator, and author and she provides classes to physicians and the general public and she assists with Orthopedic I labs and is the Orthopedic II Lab Coordinator at the University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This concierge physical therapy practice allows her to serve women and men around the country and ensure they receive the care they need and deserve, in the most convenient way possible.

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Edible Beauty, an Australia-founded & made, naturopath-designed range that has been a fave in recent years. 3 of their products make my ‘I don’t run out of stock’ skincare list: Their new Stem Cell Concentrate, the Exotic Goddess Serum and The Fruit Enzyme Peel – Honestly you must try it – it’s like your face gets a dip in a rejuvenation clinic (that I’ve never been too of course, but it’s how it feels that it might be like!) I’m a big fan of their excellent sunscreen, now in both 100g and 200g sizes, which passes all independent testing and can be trusted for its SPF50! Other notables are their ‘core 4 simple skincare routine, the dessert lime microexfoliant & the Cacao moisturiser if you have dry skin or the Native Collagen Boost… enjoy exploring the range. There’s definitely no skimping on performance here while being truly good food for your skin!

Alexx x

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Show #468. Business as a force for good: Dr Bronner’s relentless drive to prove it’s possible.

Ele — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:57:48 +0000

About this show:

What does it really take to build an ethical supply chain from the ground up? In this show, we learn from one of the very best. Note: Shows are never sponsored, ie companies paying us to appear on the show. An ad is an ad, and the show is the show. I’m publishing this because we all need to believe there are companies out there with mounting proof of concept that you can design for a better world through business.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Gero Leson, an accomplished physicist and environmental scientist who has worked for some of the biggest companies in the world and then met David Bronner, CEO of Dr Bronner’s. David implored him to join Dr Bronner’s in the early 2000’s, on a mission to build an ethical supply chain of the highest standards. We explore how one of the world’s most values-led companies approaches transparency, cross-cultural leadership and business ethics in practice – not just in marketing.

Gero shares how Dr Bronner’s moved beyond buying ingredients on the open market, moved beyond labels and just ‘trusting it was fine because it sounds good’. They’ve built companies that farm and produce the raw materials that they use for their famous soaps and other products, as well as selling the raw materials to other brands seeking a fully transparent and ethical, regenerative supply chain. They’ve done this in Sri Lanka, Ghana, India and beyond. From creating fair-trade supply chains where none had existed to the standard they wanted to uphold, to investing in regenerative agroforestry, community education and healthcare.
This is business as a vehicle for agency and dignity.

We discuss:

Why radical transparency is becoming the antidote to consumer distrust
How ethical sourcing is not about fixing one issue, but committing to long-term engagement
The power of leadership teams over heroic individual leaders
Why dignity and agency motivate teams more than rules and control
The balance between efficiency and humanity in global business

This conversation is not idealistic. It is grounded, complex and honest about the challenges. But it is also deeply hopeful. Gero says, “We joke about saving the world with soap but in a way, it’s true”.

If you have ever wondered whether business can truly be a force for good, this episode offers real-world proof that it can – when values are embedded at every level.
Enjoy the show,

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

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Website: https://www.drbronner.com/
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About Gero Leson

Gero Leson is Vice President of Special Operations at Dr. Bronner’s, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America. Since 2005, he has been responsible for Dr. Bronner’s sourcing of major ingredients from certified fair trade and organic projects.

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Show #467. 25% of women are victims of male partner abuse: Patricia Gordon Stevens

Ele — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:36:54 +0000

About this show:

This podcast discusses domestic violence. Sit this one out if you need to

Many of us are enraged, shocked, and paralysed by the unfolding information from the JE files. Many of us are also dismayed at the continuing epidemic of domestic violence and murder-by-partner. What do we do? How can we help change things? We can learn how to be an ally in our own communities and circles better. Outrage and sadness must be used as springboards for action, I truly believe it.

I’m joined by counsellor and author Patricia Gordon Stevens to talk about domestic and partner violence — a subject too often minimised, despite affecting 25% of women in some of the world’s wealthiest countries. We explore why silence and discomfort only deepen the harm, and why education, community, and care matter so deeply.

In this conversation, we cover:

Why the moment a woman chooses to leave is often the most dangerous time
How coercive control can appear long before physical violence does
The subtle red flags friends, families, and colleagues can look for
How to ask caring, non-judgmental questions that keep the connection open
Why Patricia chose fiction (Madness in Memphis) to build empathy that leads to action

The role men can play in calling out harmful behaviour and changing culture locally

This episode is confronting, but it’s also hopeful. Change doesn’t start with grand gestures — it starts with noticing, staying connected, and showing up for the women in our lives.

I hope you find it useful and helpful as I did,

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

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Support is available

If this article has raised concerns for you or someone you know, help is available.

1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) – Australia’s national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Available 24/7 via phone or online chat.
Lifeline (13 11 14) – 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention.
Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636) – Support for anxiety, depression and mental health concerns.
Relationships Australia (1300 364 277) – Counselling and relationship support services.
Men’s Referral Service (1300 766 491) – Support for men concerned about their behaviour or affected by family violence.
Kids Helpline (1800 551 800) – 24/7 counselling support for young people aged 5–25.
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
You can also find local support services via www.1800respect.org.au

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Website: www.patriciagordonstevens.com
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About Patricia Gordon Stevens

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, I am half-American and half-Australian living a splendid life with my British born husband. I was formerly married to a man (now deceased) who was diagnosed with a severe personality disorder. I set out to understand mental health better, returning to university at a mature age to study psychology and now own my own practice and write daily.

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Alexx x

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Show #466. How to use your outdoor time for the better for immediate health benefits, with Dr John La Puma.

Ele — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:17:20 +0000

About this show:

Concluding our “New Year, More Me” theme, we are invited to ponder from a 3rd angle:

What if better health were not an “added” thing to do, but a more strategic approach to the way we do it?”

This week, I am chatting with Dr John La Puma, a medical doctor and trained chef, about the “Indoor Epidemic”, a topic he is bringing to life through his upcoming 8th book.

John shares why most of us are indoors for about 93% of our time, and how repurposing just two to five hours a week of the time you already spend outside can shift sleep, stress, mood, focus and even appetite signals.

Now, most of us ‘know’ that lots of indoor time and artificially lit environments are bad for our health, or we’ve seen the alarming stats on a reel or research quote, but the action and change part? That’s often harder and this show is here to change that.

We cover simple ideas you can try right away and break down a daily, monthly, and annual framework to achieve incredible health results.
The way we use our outdoor time more strategically will show us gains in sleep quality, focus, blood pressure and inflammation.

If you feel tired, wired, or stuck on screens, this episode is a warm nudge to change up your outdoor time for the better and feel more like you.
Pre-order John’s new book – I’ve loved it. So easy and extremely empowering for anyone who finds the habits you ‘know’ are better, but yet you can’t quite seem to get things going.

Enjoy the show,

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

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Website: drjohnlapuma.com, indoorepidemic.com
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About Dr John La Puma

John La Puma, MD, is a board-certified internist, trained chef (ChefMD), and regenerative farmer who pioneered the Culinary Medicine movement. A two-time New York Times bestselling author, he has lectured at Harvard, the University of Chicago, and TEDMED. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, PBS, and The New York Times, Dr. La Puma is the physician leading the charge behind Outdoor Rx, the evidence-based response to the Indoor Epidemic.

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About Jules Clancy

Dreading the thought of endless meals and boring repeats this year? Wanting more energy and vitality from your kitchen efforts? Jules Clancy is here to help. I’ve met a lot of people since starting Low Tox Life as a blog in 2009 and in the very early years I met Jules Clancy founder of The Stonesoup and teacher of cooking classes for 15+ years. Jules left the ultra processed food industry when the final straw came to shave the cost of a well-loved Aussie chocolate biscuit by 2% by replacing real ingredients with additives. No thanks. Stonesoup was born and you have a chance at 20% off + to invite 2 x friends FREE, for her next program. Imagine were you could be after 20 minutes per week for 6 months, with your skills, variety and vitality from your cooking? Jules is a great teacher. Jump in and check it out before Feb 5th + if you’re a Low Tox Club member, she’ll be joining us for a private masterclass on ‘BIG FLAVOUR’ too!

Alexx x

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Show #465. The practical path to a Brain that Breathes with Jodi Wilson

Ele — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:45:09 +0000

About this show:

If you want more brain space and less pressure in your day, this Low Tox Life episode is for you.

I am joined by author Jodi Wilson, who wrote her new book “A Brain That Breathes” after years of writing, parenting, and pushing through burnout. Jodi noticed something big – modern life asks too much from our brains. We are always reachable, always scrolling, and always deciding. No wonder we feel foggy, edgy, and done.

Jodi shares a powerful idea: we do not always need more tools or more “self-care and it definitely does not need to ‘cost us more’ to practise it.” We often need subtraction. She calls it breathing space – small moments of downtime that help your nervous system settle and help your brain declutter.

You will hear about “soft fascination,” a science-backed reset that happens when your attention is gently held by simple things – a walk without headphones, the ocean, trees, clouds, shower water, or bubbles in the sink. In these moments, your brain gets space to sort thoughts, ease stress, and untangle stuck ideas. Jodi also shares easy ways to protect your mornings, create a calmer evening routine, and use a deep sigh as a fast reset.

This is not about fixing yourself. It is about coming home to what you need today – and choosing what is enough.

I hope you love it as much as I love that this is out in the world for you,

Alexx Stuart

Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement

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Website: Practisingsimplicity.substack.com
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About Jodi Wilson

Jodi Wilson is a bestselling author, health journalist and postpartum doula. Her work has been published in the Guardian and ABC and she writes two weeklu newsletters on substack. She lives in Lutruwita/Tasmania with her partner and their four children.

Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:

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About Edible Beauty

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About Jules Clancy

Alexx x

Website: https://bit.ly/joyfulcook20
Code: LOWTOXLIFE
Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/jules_stonesoup/
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/thestonesoup

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