Why are we more susceptible to coming down with something like a cold or the flu at the turn of a season or change of humidity or temperature? And what really helps?

Gerald Quigley joins me on the podcast this week. He’s a 50+ year pharmacist, a 40+ year herbalist, Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.

With a wealth of experience and having seen more than a trend or two come and go, Gerald shares the truest things that support you, as well as tackling some of the questions people often have about confusing things they learn/are trying to make sense of in health:

Is B6 really toxic?

Is Paracetamol truly that bad for us?

Do I need medication for arthritis and osteopenia when my doctor or the internet says XYZ?

We discuss how to move forward towards better patient care and greater empowerment of people in our own inspiration for cultivating a healthy state.

I hope you find it as interesting a conversation as I did,

Enjoy the show

Alexx x

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerald-quigley-585a189/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealgeraldquigley

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IRON: It’s a part 3 of sorts, as we’ve covered Iron twice on the show previously but given the questions that continue to come in: This is the show to round it all out thoroughly.

We unpack:

• Iron - when it’s a friend, foe and how to get into a ‘healthier relationship with it’.
• Why your body might think it needs to protect you from iron
• Understanding inflammation to understand your iron challenges better
• Iron as it travels through the digestive tract - a deep dive into all that has to be ‘just right’ for iron levels and absorption to be healthy.
• Microbiome factors when it comes to healthy iron absorption
• Why we need a lot more research on iron and women’s heatlh
• Why iron supplementation shouldn’t be your first “go to fix” when it comes to iron deficiency
• What you can do to further investigate your iron beyond iron studies blood tests.
• How to move forward in your diet and health focuses to maintain healthy iron levels.

And we explore all of this with Rebecca Edwards, Director of Education at Activated Probiotics. With over 2 decades of naturopathic clinical experience, Rebecca educates clinicians globally in all areas of naturopathy, with a special passion for iron absorption, given the many factors that play into it - so luck to have Rebecca to help us dive further into the fascinating topic of IRON.

Note: This episode is in no way funded by or influenced by the company Rebecca works for. You can trust that I will never allow for a paid guest spot. Rebecca is an exceptional educator, and our community had more questions on Iron and she was the perfect person.

On our podcast you can be sure that ads are ads, and show guests are guests because of their subject matter, not because of what they sell.

Enjoy the show and share it with someone who needs support with their iron,

Alexx x

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What if, though, we knew the tools and techniques we needed to focus on to keep joy and connection centre-stage in our relationships?

Dr Kathryn Ford has been working with couples to grow together for over 2 decades to do just that, and in this week’s show you will learn:

• Why having a vision of yourselves as a couple is important
• How becoming a couple is something that you LEARN how to do
• What a healthy response looks like vs a reaction
• How to argue better - because arguments will happen
• How to be aware of each other’s ‘aperture’
• Whether we can ‘change’

And so much more!

Kathryn is a wonderful couples therapist of over two decades, and it’s a joy to have her on the show to share her practical wisdom.

Her Aperture Awareness method is also now in a published book, “The Aperture Effect”, and I’ve popped the link in the bio if you fancy reading it - I have. It’s excellent.

Alexx Stuart, your host

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

Website: https://www.kathrynfordmd.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/KathrynFordMD/

Their book: https://bit.ly/44Ti3hT

Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps!

@forestsuperfoods is back with a very generous offer for all new subscribers: Subscribe to a product you know you take regularly from their organic, wholefood, filler-free supplement range and every month receive a mystery luxe-sized product or supplement - enough for a 7-14 day supply to really test it out, product depending. Link in Bio and change products in your subscription every month - super flexi! https://www.forestsuperfoods.com.au/pages/low-tox-life

@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate

Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely!

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It’s a Farmer Insights show this week, designed to inspire eaters to upgrade their food sourcing practices and for farmers, whether organic or regenerative farming curious, to gain insights into how others are achieving success, saving money, transitioning, managing weeds and pests, and more.

Lawson and Laura from Margaret River Organic Farm in Western Australia embarked on a mission to relocalise the food system, rehab the land they farmed to be in peak condition, restore biodiversity, and build a thriving farm - plenty of insights, tips, and tricks shared.

I love featuring regenerative farmers from a range of methods and locations around the world because eaters get inspired to prioritise food over “excess things” and support the farmers who prioritise plant and animal health, biodiversity, minimised synthetic inputs and nutritious food produced.

Enjoy, share and support your farmers however you can do so: Could you cut out a middle-person or two in your food supply chain with a couple of items, even, just to get started? Challenge issued!

Alexx x

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

Website: https://www.mrorganicfarmer.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrorganicfarmer/

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@forestsuperfoods is back with a very generous offer for all new subscribers: Subscribe to a product you know you take regularly from their organic, wholefood, filler-free supplement range and every month receive a mystery luxe-sized product or supplement - enough for a 7-14 day supply to really test it out, product depending. Link in Bio and change products in your subscription every month - super flexi! https://www.forestsuperfoods.com.au/pages/low-tox-life

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Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely!

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Dr. Shefali joins us this week: Clarity and Wisdom in 50 Minutes, looking at two aspects of psychology and personal development with the clinical psychologist and renowned best-selling author:

1️⃣ Conscious Leadership: Level up your life, starting with yourself!

• Unlock your authentic self

• Vision boarding done right - you may be focused on the wrong things!

• Create your dream life vision of your ‘next best YOU’.

2️⃣ Conscious Parenting: Next-level family vibes 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

• Turn parenting into personal growth

• When the ego shows up - show it the door - your ego doesn’t help your kids!

• Connect with your kids (even when they don’t like you much or you ‘need them to do something urgently’.

• Embrace authenticity over "perfect" parenting

Two mini pods inside one incredible episode! 🎙️✨ Don't miss Dr Shefali's transformative insights!

Can’t wait to hear your takeaways

Alexx Stuart, Your Host

#DrShefali #ConsciousLiving #ParentingGoals

Have you read any of her books or listened to her podcast?

She’s also coming to Australia next year for an event series… Yay for more in-person connection with like minds… Here’s he link to her tour dates/locations.

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

Website: https://www.drshefali.com/authorized-media/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorshefali

Books:

A Radical Awakening - https://bit.ly/3UH8NsD

The Parenting Map - https://bit.ly/3JxPhfG

Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps!

@forestsuperfoods is back with a very generous offer for all new subscribers: Subscribe to a product you know you take regularly from their organic, wholefood, filler-free supplement range and every month receive a mystery luxe-sized product or supplement - enough for a 7-14 day supply to really test it out, product depending. Link in Bio and change products in your subscription every month - super flexi! https://www.forestsuperfoods.com.au/pages/low-tox-life

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A food system show with a difference today and I can’t wait to hear from our global audience how these issues play out where you live, too!

What if eating a particular type of red meat - even just a couple of times per year - made a huge amount of environmental, economic and nutritional sense?

Well, if you have an invasive species deer problem, like Australia does at the moment, then it makes a great deal of sense.

After this show, you will know:

• Why Invasive species are destructive to environments and farms
• How big the opportunity is if eaters increase their consumption of venison and if Australia markets it for export.
• Why real change is going to happen by first focusing on YUMMY FOOD and accessible messaging for people - meat pies, sausage rolls and dim sum!
• What different countries are doing to address invasive species
• How we can all be a part of the solution!

You’re left wondering: WHY have we let it get so bad without any serious investment - especially when we stand to gain economically as a country if we do, like Maui and NZ have?

AND WHY NOT send some serious investment dollars to the people setting up the processes and opportunities. Take 5 minutes to share this show and a note with your local representative - I sure as heck have!

I’m so thrilled to have Tara Medina back on the show, who works in collaboration with wonderful chef and past guest also, Jo Barrett - I’m excited about the work they do at @discovered_foods

Enjoy the show

Alexx x

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

Website: head to the below link and use code “LOWTOX” for $20 off

www.discoveredfoods.com

Instagram: @discovered_foods

Book: https://bit.ly/4lz4BpG

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Trauma: Have you read books full of all the reasons why trauma is linked to disease but felt a crucial piece missing?

What to actually DO?

This week, Dr. Aimie Apigian, double board-certified physician, trauma specialist, and author of the upcoming book The Biology of Trauma: How the Body Holds Fear, Pain, and Overwhelm, and How to Heal It, is going to make you feel seen and SO much more capable as you navigate trauma in your own life, or with someone you know going through it or trying to heal.

Aimie shares her deeply personal experience that shaped her desire to understand trauma and healing on her own journey, and translates this into powerful work as a physician supporting patients with compassion and solutions.

She even takes us through 2 simple exercises to feel safe in your body NOW whenever you might need them - I’ve used them ever since we recorded this.

Enjoy the show,

Alexx Stuart, your host.

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

Website:

Instagram or LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/draimie/

Their book: https://bit.ly/3TuVt9V

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@marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca

@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate

Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely!

Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast?

Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much!

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Herbs: Do you have the confidence to use them in certain situations? Do you only turn to herbal supplements when things are wrong?

This week with clinical herbalist and author, Rachelle Robinett, we are growing our herbal medicine vocab. Rachelle Robinett is a Clinical Herbalist, writer, educator, and thought-leader and is here to inspire you closer to herbaceous confidence.

From the things you often turn to the pharmacy for, unless you know these herbs exist like:

Headaches

Brain fog

Hormonal shifts and imbalances

Vitality/energy

Arousal/libido

Anxiety…

…to the key herbs that she considers go-to’s to support everyday wellbeing in your life - including her desert Island herb choice.

We explore it all today to give you the confidence to incorporate more of them in your every day life.

Enjoy the show

Alexx Stuart, Your Host.

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachellerobinett/

Website: https://rachellerobinett.substack.com/p/how-to-deal-with-social-pressure

Thank you to this month’s show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps!

@marcasuncare is a new Aussie kid on the block when it comes to low tox suncare, boasting a big 25% zinc oxide and highly protective, fragrance free and easy to use/spread. Aussies get 20% off all August to get you ready for the warm months ahead. Code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up. https://bit.ly/shopmarca

@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2025, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimate

Be sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to hear from you!

Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast?

Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much!

Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month!

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