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In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we talk to the lovely Mish Pope about how powerful mindset can be and how learning to say one simple little word can have a massive impact on your life … NO! Mish is a Life Coach, Speaker and Business Owner and she is passionate about empowering women from all walks of life to not only live their best life, but to be their true authentic selves, have self-compassion and radiate joy in the process. Mindfulness – What is it? Mindfulness brings about the following questions that we all need to ask ourselves: Are you living a life that feels aligned? Are you living a life that you’re happy to be in? Do you know who you are within that space? To Mish, that is what mindfulness is all about. For a lot of us, mindfulness is a term that has only been heard about in the mainstream in the last few years or so and is quite often referred to in the wellness space. Other ways you can be mindful are: Taking a step back and assessing the situation at hand Seeing how you feel about the issue Putting yourself into someone else’s shoes Looking at the issue from a different perspective Things you can do each day to be more mindful or help keep you centred Tracey loves to practice Yoga to help keep her mindful and centred Mish recommends taking a sheet of paper and writing down what you need to give yourself restorative rest. Head to the gym and work out. Mish especially loves F45 classes. Being aware of your diet to ensure that your body is getting the fuel it needs to sustain you. Links and Resources • If you would like to learn more about Mish Pope head here • We would love for you to leave a review of this podcast here This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In today’s episode of The Whole Circle Podcast we not only talk about the amazing essential oil that is frankincense, but we also delve into the incredible work doTERRA, as a company, is doing around co-impact sourcing. Frankincense doTERRA Frankincense conveniently either comes neat in a 15ml bottle or pre-diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil in a 10ml ‘Touch’ roller bottle. So what can Frankincense do for us, well he is good for: Relaxing, calming and soothing our mind and bodies. Grounding our emotions. Quieting our minds and drawing us back to focus. Enhancing the properties of all the other oils he is blended with. Being an all-rounder oil for the newbie essential oil users. When in doubt, use frankincense! Co-impact Sourcing To find all about how doTERRA source and harvest their Frankincense and what a massive difference it makes to communities, then we would really love for you to watch these two videos on how doTERRA’s frankincense is sourced and harvested and the positive impact it is having on communities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2R58k83-bw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rg9mVE7-yPQ Links and Resources If you would like to learn more about doTERRA Essential Oils (and how to save 25% on each order), please head over to the Essential Oils tab by clicking here! OR Send us an email at [email protected] Join our facebook group Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle Visit our https://www.facebook.com/additivefreelifestyle/ Follow us on Instagram Join our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/additivefreelifestyle/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In today’s episode of the whole circle podcast, we are taking you through our three favourite essential oils to spring clean your entire home. So if you are into spring cleaning, then you’ll surely love this episode! Did you know: Most household cleaners contain toxic chemicals. These chemicals can cause an array of medical issues and have been linked to cancer, asthma and more. What we tip down our drains goes into our waterways. This kills marine life, pollutes our waterways and in some cases has catastrophic effects on the fish supplies… Children are often more susceptible to chemical exposure from cleaning products than adults. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside a typical home is 200–500 percent more polluted than the air outside mainly due to toxic So in this episode we get to teach you how to spring clean on a budget using only three amazing essential oils Lemon, Wild Orange & Peppermint. That’s right only three and these oils are affordable yet will give you that nice,fresh clean totally naturally. These essential oil bottles are really quite cheap, you don't need a lot so a little of this stuff goes a long long way and you can use these in many many different ways. The best part though is that you've cleaned your whole house 100% natural without any chemical spray without any need to be concerned about what you're using and breathing in. Links and Resources: If you would like to learn more about doTERRA Essential Oils (and how to save 25% on each order) please head over to the Essential Oils tab by clicking here! OR Send us an email at [email protected] Join our group Oils with Additive-Free Lifestyle * Follow us on Instagram

Let’s all face it; stress is a part of our everyday lives. Between family, work, other commitments, things can get overwhelming and stressful. In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we discuss tips and ways to keep your stress at bay because we all know the less-stressed, and the more relaxed and calm you are day in and day out -- you eat healthier, you live happier, and the people around you will notice that glow emanating from you. So to help manage your stress here are our top 10 tips. Get regular, quality sleep Get a little bit more organised Exercise a little bit more Use your essential oils Self-care time Talk about it Start a gratitude diary Meditate or yoga Detox from technology Laugh more Please do hit the subscribe button if you love our podcast show and we love for you to leave a review. Special thanks to “Driving Along” for leaving a cool 5-star rating on Apple podcasts. Resources and Links: Additivefreelifestyle.com * Learn more about essential oils Podcast 23 The exploration of our sleep habits (Part 1) Podcast 24 The exploration of our sleep habits (Part 2) Yoga with Adriene Additive Free Lifestyle on Instagram Additive Free Lifestyle on Facebook

In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we talk all things about meal planning, how it can save you not just a ton of money but saves you the time and hassle as well. Before we talk about meal planning, we asked members inside our Additive Free Lifestyle Chat Group on Facebook to share photos of their grocery shopping lists and show proof of how much they spent by sharing their receipts. One of our members Kylie shared her first meal plan and said she only spent $85 for the entire week! She used to go to the store 4 to 5 times per week and pays $50 each time (that’s about $200 per week). She says she became organised and saved money more than half of what she usually spends shopping. That is amazing! Meanwhile, another member Mandy shared a screenshot of what she planned to cook for the week using our Meals Made Easy program, and it turns out that she only spent $130, looks big but it is, in fact, her budget for two weeks -- or $65 per week! Carlyn also tried Meals Made Easy and happily posted in the group: “I love how Meals Made Easy made my shopping list so much lower.” Our additive-free meal-planning program will give you access to: A brand new meal plan every single month Shopping lists Prep guides for every week Cooking tips and discounts on our range of products You get our E-Book every month Videos and bonuses Support from the community and much more, each week for four weeks (well eight weeks if we're to be honest! ) For more details about Meals Made Easy, just head on over to www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes. Links Additive Free Lifestyle Chat Group: www.facebook.com/groups/additivefreelifestyle Checkout Our Meal Planning Program: www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes

In this episode of The Whole Circle Podcast, we interview one of our most recent students of our signature e-program Additive-Free Made Easy, Melinda Mill. Melinda shares with us how she was already getting tremendous value for free from the Additive Free Lifestyle Facebook Page, learning and implementing the tips and tricks she got from our posts on the page. She then took it a step further by deciding to join the e-program. In a matter of weeks, she not only wholly improved her skin, the reason why she joined our program in the first place, but her overall health and well-being by choosing to live an additive-free life. Melinda says that she feels so EMPOWERED now. The most positive change she’s made? Not only has she made a positive difference in her life because of the e-course, but she's also making a significant impact in the office -- by spreading the word about additive-free living to her work colleagues. Amazing! This shows that even if AFME is a mainly food-driven program, people like Melissa who are experiencing the damaging effects of additives on their skin, can still get tremendous value out of the program and change their lives…one step at a time. Resources and Links: Join Additive Free Made Easy: www.additivefreelifestyle.com/afme Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/additivefreelifestyle/?ref=br_rs Additive Free Lifestyle Chat Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/additivefreelifestyle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/additivefreelifestyle/ Shop Eco Tan : https://additivefreelifestyle.com/product-category/eco-tan/ Checkout Our Meal Planning Program www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes

Janina has just completed the last round of the Additive-free Made Easy, and In this episode, she shares her tips and guides on how to start you additive-free process at home. Apart from that, Janina also walks us through her additive-free journey and how these changes made a big difference in her children's behavior. Tune in to know more about Janina and her start to the additive-free trip. What convinced Janina to go additive free? For her family and her wellness, Janina and her husband already started looking at different kinds of diets. But what convinced Janina further into going additive-free is the changes in her skin that she's noticed. Her skin was in terrible shape for her age. She thought it was just hormonal, but that wasn't the root of it. She then started looking at the food they eat and how these food intakes affected their children. How did her course go? "It can seem very daunting at the beginning but once you learn it, it sort of sticks." In the house, going additive-free is super easy — the tricky part for Janina and her family is when they go out and choose where to eat. No start is perfect, and one thing to be reminded of is that life gets in the way and the critical part is to not make a huge deal out of it. She attests that paying a little bit more for the quality of the food you eat is so much worth it than spending the money going to a doctor for health issues. Her advice to people starting out the additive-free lifestyle is to take it slowly, and the power to change your life is in your hands. Resources Register and SAVE on Early Bird for our August round of Additive Free Made Easy www.additivefreelifestyle.com/afme Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/additivefreelifestyle/?ref=br_rs Additive Free Lifestyle Chat Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/additivefreelifestyle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/additivefreelifestyle/

Learn all about Emma Warner's journey to an additive-free lifestyle and how it has impacted her.

We stumbled across Tammy’s incredible blog on how to live a zero waste lifestyle. With the world beginning to ban plastic bags at mainstream supermarkets, we thought it was a great time to get Tammy on the airwaves and hear her all about her inspiring lifestyle. We won’t lie, this episode is an absolute ripper! One person can make a huge difference While it can be overwhelming just how much plastic waste is going on, when we band together, that one individual choice to become better at reducing waste goes a long way. It takes courage to share your plastic-free lifestyle with others, but you can inspire so many people to be better! Social psychology does show that it makes a huge difference what you do, as you’re creating a new social norm. The more people we see doing something, the more acceptable it is to us, and the more likely we are to do it ourselves. This is how we create the movement. It’s so empowering when you begin to reuse simple items around the home, and it allows you to be super creative. Achieving zero waste is all about the micro decisions that we make every day. By taking it one step at a time, you’ll find after a little while that you’ve made a whole lot of changes that are really adding up to a big difference. Resources Tammy’s website : https://gippslandunwrapped.com/ Instagram : www.instagram.com/gippslandunwrapped/ Plastic Free July: www.plasticfreejuly.org/ Ep124 Reducing our Plastic Loads: additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast124/ Our signature E-Program Additive Free Made Easy goes up for Early Bird on Monday for a 6 August 2018 start date!: http://additivefreelifestyle.com/afme/ Redcycle : /www.redcycle.net.au/

Plastic Free July is happening right now and in this episode we’re going to share some pretty scary statistics on plastics! We as humans have the power to change the plastic waste situation, rather than burying our heads in the sand, and taking an out of site out of mind approach. It’s so important to focus on how it’s going to be for the next generation and the one after that. Ultimately they are the ones that will truly suffer if we continue the way we are going. These days it seems everything is wrapped in plastic from fresh fruit to conveniently chopped vegetables and more. The keyword is convenience! All of the below tips will help you to be a better influence to your children, to teach them the importance of recycling and what actually happens to that plastic item once used. When you live additive-free, you automatically reduce your plastic load as you’re not purchasing nearly as many packaged food or drink products. Generally, you take your own home-made products, which reduces your contribution to plastic rubbish. If you can find a way to eliminate your use of particular plastic items, or re purpose that one plastic by using it a second or third time, then you’re well on your way to doing your bit for the environment. We’re not asking you to be perfect, but to take a bit more of a stand on recycling plastics and making simple swaps! Resources 7-Days of Proven & Practical Advice To Help Your Family Live Additive-Free Head over to www.additivefreelifestyle.com/summit and register for the next round. Come and have some fun with us! Plastic Free July: http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/ We have a discount on our website using “zeroplastic” as a coupon code valid for 7 days (13 July) giving you a 15% discount at www.additivefreelifestyle.com Sea Shepherd Beach clean-up events : https://www.seashepherd.org.au/marinedebris/get-involved/cleanup-events.html Zero Waste Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/ZeroWasteHome/

As we’re right in the middle of winter here in Australia, we thought it would be a great time to talk about ways in which to boost your immunity and dodge the many colds and flus that circulate around this time of the year. We also want to discuss ways to boost your kid’s immune systems, as we all know just how easy it is for them to spread their cold throughout the whole family. Feeling better all comes down to eating better, then gradually moving onto improving your cleaning products, body-care, essential oils and fermented foods. This is a huge process that doesn’t just happen overnight. Start with one thing and stick to it the best you can. Pick something that you feel you’re struggling with the most and tackle that. Perhaps it’s improving your sleep habits and doing everything you can to improve that. Take a few steps back and ask yourself if you’re doing everything you possibly can to help the problem. Educate yourself further with the oodles of information, course registrations, podcasts, recipes and guides over at our website! While you can take on all these hints and tips yourself, finding a really good naturopath can give you great guidance in the early stages of your journey, in order to help you truly get in tune with your body. They will help you to understand what’s really going on, and help you find the ways to boost your gut health and immunity through winter. These days many health food stores have naturopaths on site that you can consult with! We hope you’ve found this podcast incredibly useful for improving your overall health! Resources Ep 23/24: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-whole-circle-by-additive-free-lifestyle/id1119063755?mt=2# Kombucha series: https://www.facebook.com/pg/additivefreelifestyle/videos/?ref=page_internal Dr Axe essential oils guide: https://draxe.com/essential-oils-guide/ doTERRA essential oils https://additivefreelifestyle.com/essential-oils-doterra/ Our website: www.additivefreelifestyle.com

Brace yourself because you’re going to learn so much in this episode! This question came up quite often in our Additive-Free Made Easy Group. Just why are petroleum based ingredients harmful to your health? You might want to read the back of your skincare product labels after hearing this podcast! Petroleum ingredients are found in some of the most popular skincare products. What are petroleum based products? This is likely the biggest question we get asked. In a nutshell, they are a by-product of crude oil. Yes, something you put in your car or lubricate your car engine with. That’s what’s going on your skin. It just blows our mind that health authorities allow companies to place petroleum in popular beauty care products! There are a couple of grades of petroleum to look for: Xylene Toluene Mineral oil (perhaps the most deceptive branding) Liquid paraffin Paraffin wax Petroleum jelly (has been around for 50 to 60 years as a base in makeup products) While there are no real links to major medical issues, there are plenty of concerns expressed by medical professionals, and it doesn’t offer your skin any health benefits. If the main ingredient in your skin care product is a petroleum derived ingredient, we believe you’re simply throwing your money away. All of these serums only take a few minutes to whip up, and we can almost guarantee will be cheaper, and more beneficial for your skin health than any anti-ageing skin care product you might buy at an expensive department store. It makes the world of difference to know that you’re using nothing but natural ingredients that is supporting your health. We highly recommend top quality essential oils like doTERRA! Why not switch up your routine, save some money and improve your skin at the same time. Once you start you can’t stop! Resources doTERRA essential oils: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/essential-oils-doterra/ https://additivefreelifestyle.com/additive-free-shop/

Jo: Why do you believe that most of our following are women? Shane: Well I think sometimes men have that little bit of fear, that they’re going to be involved with something that’s predominately female. Jo: But why do you think that it’s so driven by females? I know that men care about their health too. We go to the gym, we see men in there, some of the best chefs in the world are obviously men and there’s plenty of men that are into healthy eating. It seems to be an alright thing online, say on Youtube and podcast shows, but then why do men not show an interest in registering for Additive Free Made Easy for example? Shane: Well I think for a long time, particularly through the generations we’ve been driven to the image of an Australian man. You know, this big-bulky man who has a beard, hair on his chest, drinks cans of VB, eats pies and goes to the footy. So I think that that’s kind of where it started from, and nowadays you see more men in the gym, more men looking after their health, more advertising on manscaping and other bits and pieces, so it is turning, but I think it’s turning too slowly. We need to have more men on board! “I’ve had my ups and downs, but the factor is that it’s driven me to want to do it even more, because that little cog inside my head keeps telling me that this is for your family and for yourself”.

Nat is a doctor of Chinese Medicine practicing for over 15 years. She’s also an acupuncturist, a mum, an author, speaker and a self-confessed guru of all things hormones! Nat helps women from all over the country understand their hormones better and to no longer fear them! It’s funny because when Nat was first starting out in medicine, she vowed she would never solely focus on women’s health, as her experience with hormonal women wasn’t exactly fabulous. However, over the last 15 years a lot has changed and advanced, and we understand so much more about alternative and complementary medicine to support hormonal health. Nat’s wildly popular masterclass Debunking ovulation is one of Nat’s top masterclasses, that teaches women to understand their ovulation cycles, and teaching them what to look for when they’re ovulating. Out of all of her masterclasses this one always has full attendance. Women come to her and they’re actually embarrassed that they don’t understand what ovulation is. Again, she reminds them that we’re just not taught about this, and that they’re certainly not the only ones! Resources Website: http://www.natkringoudis.com/ Instagram @natkringoudis “Beautiful You” book to be released next January Contraception Deception available on Amazon for pre-sale right now! Official release is in July this year!

Sadly, many of us have been touched deeply by the sensitive topic of suicide. It’s becoming more and more common to know of someone in our immediate circle, who has lost a loved one to suicide. Today we are talking with Mitch, who is making a huge difference right here in Australia, in raising awareness for mental health. Making a huge difference in the community in preventing suicide rates While Mitch admits it’s difficult to gauge the difference that he’s making in the community, and how many lives he’s truly impacting, he knows his strong message is serving well. He is constantly receiving messages of gratitude from his talks in school, and even being stopped in the street by parents acknowledging the amazing work that he’s doing. From all the positive feedback, he knows that his talks have allowed children to open up about issues, that they may not have otherwise brought up with their parents. Talk about powerful stuff! It’s all the feedback that keeps Mitch’s fire alive, and helps him to jump out in the bed in the morning, even though it’s tough some days for him to talk about. He sees his personal experience as having the ability to change lives for the better. Mitch just wants everyone to know that if you’ve been touched by suicide, that it’s never anybody’s fault. In the end, it’s the decision of the person that takes their life. All we can do is contribute along the way in a positive and influential manner. The more we can break down barriers, share, laugh and have fun together, the less suicides we will see. If you or a loved one are dealing with suicide in the family, please contact Lifeline for assistance on 13 11 14 Resources Albie House fortnightly bereavement group in Tasmania Australian of the Year 2017 Speak Up!

If you’ve ever had a mysterious or ongoing health issue with your pet, you’ll know just how frustrating it can be to try and get to the bottom of the problem. With pet dogs now viewed as family members within the typical Australian household, we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to pet health! And who better to speak to than animal naturopath, Ruth Hatten. In this podcast, you’re going to learn about all the foods that can dramatically improve your pet’s health, particularly if you have a dog in the family. Jo’s 18 month old chocolate Labrador Molly has had ongoing issues with terrible, itchy skin. After countless trips to the vet, costly steroid creams and antibiotics, this dog just couldn’t stop itching. Jo has always fed her quite a wholefood diet, with everything cooked or slow-cooked, and plenty of grains on offer. After our chat to Ruth, Jo has implemented quite a few changes and noticed some pretty impressive differences in Molly’s skin problem. Nature intends to have dogs and cats around for a long time, so by drastically improving their diet and feeding predominately raw, you’re doing everything you can to help your pet lead a long and happy life, free from disease. Resources Website: https://www.ruthhatten.com/ Instagram: @ruthhatten Facebook: @healingbyruth

We are over the moon to be recording this podcast on the very day our new website goes live. You guys are going to absolutely love all the hard work and love we’ve put into additivefreelifestyle.com, which resonates with everything that we’re now about! To be honest, we’re a bit sad to leave Sistermixin' behind, as it was such a massive part of our lives for a good four years. In saying that, all the sadness is totally outweighed by our excitement for our new branding. We’ve been thinking about it, and talking about it for so long, and we can’t believe it’s now a reality! Our course we want to offer a huge THANKS to all our amazing listeners who have stuck by us, continuing to help spread our additive-free message to all your friends and family! Now we need your help! Starting a new website means we lose all of our reviews, along with comments on recipes and shop products, that means all of your hundreds, if not thousands of positive reviews and comments have gone down the gurgler! If you could see us right now, we’re literally on our hands and knees, begging you to help us win these all back! So if you’ve loved one of our shop products, a recipe or a podcast episode, and have found that it’s made a huge change in your life, leave us a comment! Show the love, it means so much to us! To create just one recipe, it takes us a lot of time and resources, so your beautiful comments truly lift us up, and remind us why it’s worth all the late nights, weekend work and bucket loads of hard work. When we know we’re making a difference, it makes us feel amazing and helps us to forge ahead with our legacy! Resources: NEW website: additivefreelifestyle.com www.digitallifementors.com Episode 109 Why we’re re-branding: https://additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast-109/ Episode 100 What Sistermixin has provided us - A Celebration https://additivefreelifestyle.com/podcast_100/

Jo’s beautiful eight-year-old daughter Eva is the whole reason behind her shift towards an Additive-Free Lifestyle. We have so many questions from mums and dads around the country even the world, about what it’s like to live additive-free, we thought it was a great idea to interview Eva herself on living an additive and preservative lifestyle. As you know, kids can be brutally honest and say the most unexpected things, so you know that what you hear in this interview is the straight truth. But there is a twist here... We get our listeners to ask all the questions! What have some of the challenges been, in going additive-free? Jo: Wait, you were just three-years-old when food changes started to happen in our household, so you weren’t exactly at an age where you would remember these. In saying that, you do remember eating lots of packet food don’t you? Eva: Yeah, I miss my favourite rainbow coloured ice cream. But still have chocolate, vanilla or homemade mint ice cream so I don’t feel like I’m missing out too much. As you can see, it’s not really that hard to eat additive-free, and Eva agrees that she never really goes without that much food. Hopefully, Eva’s interview has cleared up some of your fear about going additive-free when you have kids. Resources Additive-Free Made Easy E-Course: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ You can watch the Facebook interview here: https://www.facebook.com/thermoliciousfood/videos/1765117903551423/ Vital Veggie Powder here : https://www.sistermixin.com/?s=vital+veggie+powder

As you know, we do live a fairly strict additive-free lifestyle, at least compared to most of the population! This has led to a lot of DIY moments around the house to help save money, make great thoughtful gifts, protect the environment and keep in line with our additive-free values. From the early days of focusing on additive-free, due to Jo’s daughter’s serious behavioural issues, right to Tracey’s love of natural body care, DIY just seemed to fit hand-in-hand with our healthy lifestyle changes. So whether you’re wanting to look into DIY body-care products, or DIY cleaning products (or both), our focus in this podcast is to compare costs of DIY vs purchased products to inspire you to go the extra mile! We will send a word of warning on the amazing DIY cleaning products mentioned , you might find that you actually start to enjoy cleaning (in a strange way). That’s because the oils are uplifting and don’t come with the headaches, or other side-effects of chemical cleaning products. If you’re of the belief that you don’t have time to DIY, trust us, all of the products above take a few minutes to make! With your interest in safe and natural cleaning or bathroom products, together we’re all helping to turn around the cleaning industry, by their avoidance of using harmful chemicals. We’re starting to see the shift already and are super excited! Resources: The Inspired Little Pot Books: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/inspired-little-pot-book-bundle/ The Inspired Little Pot DIY Recipes: https://www.theinspiredlittlepot.com.au/category/recipes/ Episode 102 with Krissy from The Inspired Little Pot: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast102/ Soft scrub cleanser: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/blog/diy-bathroom-soft-scrub Multi-purpose cleaning spray: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/multi-purpose-cleaning-spray/ Our top 5 essential oils for cleaning: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast74/

This is such an important episode to us, because we haven’t really whispered a word of our own personal additive-free lifestyles for a while. It’s so good to re-touch on all the key foundations of being additive-free, and for us to inspire your own lifestyle integrations. With our re-branding due to go live any day now, we want to blend all our original values into our new and exciting name “Additive Free Lifestyle”. Being additive-free is anything but a short-term fix rather, it’s a completely new and exciting lifestyle change. We just know that we’re leaving behind the best legacy for our children in their own positive food choices. While you might have periods of your teenagers rebelling against these changes, the knowledge is well and truly installed in their minds! It’s a great gift to be handing down to your children or even your grand-children! We know that the lifestyle that we’re living, will see us still physically able to sit on the floor with our great-grand-children with plenty of energy! It all comes down to using natural products, eating right, exercising regularly and indulging in self-care. Resources Episode 109 on our re-branding: https://podtail.com/podcast/sistermixin-the-whole-circle/episode-109-we-re-rebranding/ Re-sparkle cleaning products: https://www.sistermixin.com/product-category/resparkle/ 123 Nourish Me Sunscreen: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/hello-sunshine-sunscreen/ Eco-tan: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/tanning-mousse/ Additive-free Made Easy E-Course closing on 6 May 2018 at midnight, with the course start date on 14 May 2018: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

We are back and chatting with Georgia Lienemann who featured in episode 108, where we spoke about reducing food waste by consuming all of the parts that make up an animal, including brains, hearts and livers! While we candidly admit that we haven’t yet implemented offal into our diet, the idea is well and truly etched in our minds. This episode will certainly add a few more ideas to your memory banks, where again we are hearing some incredible tips on how to reduce household food waste. It’s a bit of a crime to be throwing away so many food items, where you can truly reap in all the health benefits of many of their offcuts, and save the environment at the same time. With this awareness, each and every one of us can very easily play our part in cutting down on overall food wastage. Remember, any mind-set that you adapt about reducing your food wastage is passed down to your children and that’s a powerful thing. If we don’t raise our children to be a little conservative, they would grow up with the mind-set of being able to waste things, just because they can! Resources: Registration is now open for our next round of Additive Free Made Easy! https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ Ep 108 Nose to Tail Nutrition: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast108/ Top tips to avoid food waste: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast111/ Milkwood apple scrap vinegar: https://www.milkwood.net/2016/04/26/apple-cider-vinegar/ Corn silk tea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5uiheCH01c The dirty dozen: https://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/03/19/the-dirty-dozen-and-clean-15-fruits-and-veggies-you-need-to_a_21902784/ Watermelon rind pickle: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/watermelon-rind-pickle/25da2303-7314-47dd-bbac-bcfc29f2d8b8

Based on the realisation that you can’t just give someone a nutrition plan, and expect instant results, Matty & Stacey have spent a lottt of time in uncovering the many other factors that help to create positive lifestyle changes, in both the short and long term. After all, it’s about creating realistic goals that actually fit into your busy life.In this episode we have a huge amount of short and sweet facts, advice and studies, all derived from Matty & Stacey’s very own Seven Pillars for optimal health. There’s something for everyone in our first everfour-way podcast, and we guarantee you’re going to walk away that much wiser after tuning in! Resources Website: http://thechieflife.com/ Meal Plans: http://thechieflife.com/the-chief-plan/ Brad Yates Tapping Master: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heQvpti4uvo Book “Mindset": https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322 Negative impacts of watching the news daily: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/this-best-selling-psychologist-says-watching-3-minutes-of-this-every-morning-rui.html On UV light: https://www.jackkruse.com/time-7-photoelectric-effect/ The truth about gluten with Dr Tom Bryan: http://thechieflife.com/tcl-ep-100/ Sleep doctor part 1 podcast: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-40/ Sleep doctor part 2 podcast: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-75/ How to wean yourself off coffee and why: https://thechieflife.com/quit-coffee/ Andy Mant on Blue Light: http://thechieflife.com/115-blublox/ Dr Jack Kruse- Water, light & why you shouldn’t eat watermelon: https://thechieflife.com/109-dr-jack/ Brian MacKenzie the art of breath: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-ep-85/ Alison Potts- the act of meditation: https://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-86/ Amon Woulfe- out of your mind: http://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-76/ JP Sears- how to be ultra-spiritual: http://thechieflife.com/tcl-podcast-ep-77/ Travis Thomas- live with a Yes and mindset: http://thechieflife.com/111-live-yes-and/

In this episode, we talk about all the ways you can reduce food wastage in your own home. According to AusHarvest, the government estimates that food wastage in Australia costs the economy a whopping $20 billion annually! There’s over five million tonnes of food that ends up as landfill, from households and the commercial sector. These figures become a little close to the heart, when it’s also revealed that 35% of the average household bin is full of food wastage. For this reason, it’s time to play your part in reducing this wastage, and in turn saving yourself a lot of money. With a bit of meal planning, you’ll notice that you will no longer have those items that sit in the cupboard until after their use by date. There are so many ways to save food, that you would otherwise just toss into the rubbish bin. By planning ahead, you’ll be saving yourself a lot of money, time and also doing your bit for the environment! Resources Meals Made Easy program: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Vegetarian lasagne:https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/vegetarian-lasagne-with-gf-df-options/ Easy corn relish: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/super-easy-corn-relish/ Tomato sauce: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/tomato-sauce-best-recipe-ever/ Bunnings indoor composter: https://www.bunnings.com.au/maze-12l-bokashi-indoor-compost-bin-twin-pack_p0025611 Compost inspiration: https://compostguide.com/18-cool-diy-compost-bin-designs/ https://greatist.com/health/compost-how-to-DIY-make-your-own

Today we are speaking with a previous guest, Jules who was on the airwaves way back on our second ever podcast show. Jules is a naturopath of close to 15 years, based near beautiful Byron Bay. Her biggest area of interest is in helping women overcome various levels of fatigue and biochemical glitches. She even refers to her work as detective work, as many clients have already been to see other naturopaths and come to her with unresolved issues. In this episode we are talking about her incredible aid work across the globe, and how you too can make a huge difference by paying it forward. One year ago almost to the day, Jules Crowd Funded an aid trip to a refugee camp in Greece. She was totally blown away by the generosity of all those that gave to this amazing cause. She ended up traveling with a team of around 30 doctors, naturopaths, nurses and other specialists. Little did she know, she would receive a call from one of the orginisation directors, inviting her to also be involved in aid work in Fiji. However, her first thought was ‘I wonder what they need in Fiji?’ For any listeners that are doctors, nurses, naturopaths, physios, nutritionists or dieticians available to travel, Jules would love to hear from you! Though for most listeners that are not able to embark on international aid trips, get in touch with Involvement Volunteers International (IVI), who can inform you exactly how you can contribute right from home. Anything you do to give back, will ignite soo many warm and fuzzy emotions that will simply change your life for the better. Jules- “Just pick somebody and make their day” Resources Jules on our previous podcast episode: https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast2/ Jules’ website: http://julesgalloway.com/ Involvement Volunteers International: https://www.volunteering.org.au/ The Hut Community Fiji: http://www.thehut.org.au/ OzHarvest Gold Coast: https://www.facebook.com/ozharvestbrisbane/

We wanted to share with you all the big changes that you’ll notice over the coming weeks and months in this short and snappy podcast. While the Whole Circle Podcast is remaining unchanged, Sister Mixin is getting a huge re-branding which is soo exciting. So let’s get straight into it! Our brand new name is…. “Additive Free Lifestyle”! And guess what? You as our doted audience are the very first to hear our new name! Over the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing on our many social media platforms, that exciting new changes are in the pipeline, so I’m sure you can agree it was well worth the wait! But there’s more… Why are we changing the Sistermixin' name? We feel it’s really important to offer to the world a more fitting brand, especially with all the growth that has occurred since Sisterixin' was born as just a food blog. That’s not to say we haven’t enjoying every single moment of the journey. When we named ourselves Sistermixin', we never could envisage where we are now, with all our programs, courses, blogs and podcast show. All of these many aspects truly make what we are a lifestyle. We have both grown exponentially and learnt an unforgettable wealth of information since the beginning. Last but certainly not least we wanted to acknowledge you, as our listeners for all of your many reviews and incredible feedback, which will sadly be lost in the transition to the shiny new website. If you do stumble across a great recipe within our new website, we would love you to add a quick review keeping this data loss in mind. Throughout the many trials and tribulations of making this business happen, it brings us so much joy to do this job of ours. What we receive back from you simply fuels the fire. We are just so passionate about what we do! We hope you enjoy the many changes to come!

In this episode, we’re chatting with Georgia Lienemann, who is here to inspire variety in your diet, particularly from her passion of all things Nose to Tail. If this term is new to you, it’s all about valuing and using the many different cuts of an animal. This includes the offal, which gives you a full spectrum of nutrients along with healthy fats, both often greatly diminished in traditional prime cuts of meat. But exactly what is offal we hear you ask? Georgia: “It’s really just an umbrella term to describe everything that’s within the abdominal cavity of an animal. Think of it as the digestive organs of an animal. I know, I know! Push past your queasiness in reading that, trust me, it’s worth it for your health!” Remember, when introducing offal into your diet, it’s all about taking baby steps and slowly desensitizing yourself to what’s in front of you. Through the continual exposure, you’ll reach a point where you won’t even think twice about making a main meal, that’s rich in brain or hearty goodness! When you begin to notice an improvement in your overall health and energy, you’ll be inspired even more to step back to your ancestor’s eating patterns. Resources Website: https://stirringchange.com/ Free recipes: https://stirringchange.com/freebies/ Facebook: @stirringchange What to Eat Facebook Chat Group: @stirringchangegroup Instagram: @stirringchange Nine-week online program to give you a life-long understanding of everything food: https://stirringchange.com/what-to-eat-program/ Brainy Frittata - https://stirringchange.com/2017/02/01/nose-to-tail-brains/ Hearty Bolognese - https://stirringchange.com/2016/09/15/offal-beginners-hearty-bolognese/ Bone Marrow Butter - https://stirringchange.com/2015/12/13/thermomix-recipe-healthy-marrow-butter/ Sister Mixin Bone Broth Powders: Beef: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/beef-bone-broth-bundle/ Chicken: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/homestyle-chicken-bone-broth/

We won’t lie, it’s not exactly easy to be additive-free, when you embark on a family camping trip, but it’s still very achievable. Pre-additive free, it would be a running joke that Jo’s family would always come home early from their camping trip, as her daughter would always get sick. All of the little ice cream treats, dips, chips, wines, two-minute noodles and biscuits all add up, in terms of nasty additives! With Easter coming up, we want to prepare you for your own additive-free camping trip! It’s time to get savvy, so you and your family can return from camping, feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. How to be super prepared and organised It’s time to get a food plan in place before you even hit the road! It’s simply not going to work by planning your camping meals on the fly. Trust us, we know all too well from our own experience. Don’t make it hard for yourself! Take the pressure off. Remember, it’s all about striving for the best in terms of additive-free options. But you are allowed treats from time to time. It’s totally OK to have fish and chips for dinner one night or let the kids get a chocolate ice cream from the camp store. Happy camping! Resources Camping with your Thermomix top 10 meals: https://www.sistermixin.com/camping-thermie-top-10-meals/ Cast Iron Solidteknics frying pan: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/solidteknics-iron-skillet-30cm/ If you have a cast iron pan, you’re able to place it directly into the fire pit. This will give you endless meal options including chilli con carne, pastas, scones, spaghetti Bolognese or damper. These pans simply last a lifetime and are well worth your investment Listen to Episode 91 to learn more about Solidteknicks : www.sistermixin.com/podcast91

What is Meals Made Easy? In a nutshell, this is a meal plan where you have eight weeks worth of dinner, lunch and snack ideas. You’ll pay $17 per month on our monthly subscription, or if you sign up for a year, you’ll pay just $97 (over half price) – plus, go into the draw to win a ThermoMix TM5 if you sign up on or before the 28th of February! Our amazing reviews We have been truly taken back by some of the reviews left from those that have completed the course. We hope that these reviews inspire you to start making your life that much easier with meal planning: Jessica “Meals Made Easy has taken the pressure off having to meal plan each week. We have a very busy schedule, so it’s wonderful to know we’re reaching for additive-free food, instead of fast food. I love that you get to keep the recipes in monthly books to use at any time”. Julie “I hate trying to think about what to cook for dinner, Meals Made Easy makes it easy, I’m making meals I’ve never made before and they’re easy and delicious, highly recommend!” Jessica (2) “Meals Made Easy has taken away the stress of planning great, healthy meals for my family. I love that all of the meals are wholesome and do not have any nasties. My son has some specific dietary requirements and I’ve been able to adjust most meals to suit him. Thank you Jo and Tracey, I love the price it’s quite affordable also”. Lauren “I’m now gluten-free and dairy-free, and I found Meals Made Easy, easily convertible to suit my needs. Quick, simple and delicious!” Resources We’re currently giving away a ThermoMix TM5! If you register for Meals Made Easy for 12 months, you go in the draw to win one! This is only available until 28 February 2018! https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes

Kym is one of those rare souls, who openly bares her struggles of being diagnosed with a chronic disease, and her inability to fall pregnant due to fertility issues. Through that soul baring process, Kym has been changing the lives of many other women, through the invaluable knowledge she has gained along the way. We have been so intrigued by her story, and totally blown away with how much she has accomplished along the way. In this episode, we hear all about the heartbreak she has been through but also the incredible power of controlling her chronic disease through natural approaches, and eventually falling pregnant and giving birth to a beautiful baby boy. As a kid, Kym recalls how she was constantly sick. Her leading medical problem was that she always seemed to have irregular periods. She didn’t know it at the time but she was actually already showing symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) early on, including acne, insomnia, anxiety, depression and extra belly fat, even though she was quite active. When she got married at around 30, her attempts to fall pregnant didn’t quite go to plan. It was around this time that Kym was diagnosed with PCOS, which is becoming increasingly common with around 1 in 5 women being diagnosed with PCOS. What we find so incredible about Kym’s journey, is her discovery that modern medicine, is not always the right path to take. In fact, she has learnt the hard way that IVF can make some women even more sick, even though it holds its many strengths in medical breakthroughs. While much of the Western World holds the view that the ‘only way’ to treat infertility is through medication and IVF, Kym is first hand proof that holistic medicine is a much gentler approach that’s certainly worth giving a go. Links 30 day PCOS challenge: http://www.smartfertilitychoices.com/free-30-day-pcos-diet-challenge/ 3 day PCOS diet meal plan: http://www.smartfertilitychoices.com/pcos-diet-plan/ www.smartfertilitychoices.com www.beatPCOS.com

In this episode, it’s all about hints and tips for better lunches. If you’ve got access to a microwave, toasted sandwich press or mini-oven for your work, or even at high school, then you have a lot more options and variety when it comes to lunch choices. Don’t worry if you’re a tradie or work outdoors with no access to these heating devices, we also have some great tips for you. If you’re one to always buy your lunches through shortage of time, or lack of inspiration, or perhaps you don’t eat lunch all together, it’s time to mix up your routine for the better! We really want to focus on long-term gains from the nourishing food you’re putting in your body, especially when you’re on a busy schedule. Making it through the day on coffee and Red Bull, might give you a short spike in energy, but along with poor snack choices or skipped lunches, you’ll know all about that sluggish feeling that seems to follow you around all day. Obesity is also an all too common effect of a poor diet, and skipping out on lunch generally makes you eat anything in sight by the time you get home. The good, the bad, the ugly on pre-packaged lunches Having someone else cook or prepare your lunch, and present it in a tidy package is great for all those days when you’re just too busy to make your own. However, there’s just so many reasons why bought lunches should be left solely as a treat. Remember, when it comes to healthier lunches, you’re allowed to put yourself first! If you’re not healthy and full of energy, it can be hard to give fully to your children, partner, work colleagues and boss. When you’re tired, moody and constantly feeling fatigue, then you can’t easily be of service to anyone else. Resources: Nourishing lunches for kids https://www.sistermixin.com/podcast103/ Thermoses available at Sistermixin website https://www.sistermixin.com/product-category/back-to-school/ For great food ideas head to Sistermin website https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/

We thought it was the perfect time to be talking about healthier lunches for your little ones, now that the first school term has started for the year, you’d be surprised at just how many questions we get asked from curious mum's, about what makes the best fillers for their kid’s lunch boxes. If you’ve got a desire to bring your kids up as healthy as possible, but not sure how to battle through fussy eaters or lack of ideas, you’ll find lots of inspiration in this episode. We get it. It can be super hectic organising school lunches for multiple kids, packing your own lunch and that of your partners’ lunch 5 days a week. This is not something your average person would label as fun! While next week’s episode will feature tips on healthier lunches for grown-ups, we want to get to the bottom of the best lunches for school-aged kids. The food you choose to put in your kids’ lunch boxes are so important, as this is exactly what’s fuelling their ability to focus and learn new information at school. They have to sustain enough energy for the entire day but also team sports, homework and after school activities. Back in our days (and probably yours too) there just weren’t that many food allergies. Now, we seem to have an epidemic going on to the point where Jo received a letter from her school, saying that if her child was to bring in a boiled egg in their lunchbox, they would have to sit in isolation to eat it, then wash their hands before they returned to their friends. This is proof that current food allergies are just getting so out of control! Of course, we have to question why? It’s really time to look into all the chemicals in our food, and see what that’s truly doing to our health, and the health of our children. Links and Resources: additivefreemadeeasy.com mealsmadeeasy.recipes

Krissy shares with us how she’s held onto her slow burning passion for health and wellness over the years. She’s studied human movement, majoring in health promotion, and even taught health for 7 years at primary and high school level. It wasn’t until she became a mum that she one day woke up and a little light-bulb went off. As she gazed around her kitchen, she saw all the little bottles and boxes, and wondered what all the strange and unpronounceable ingredients were, that were listed on the products. You can always control what you choose to put in and on your body Krissy has always loved making a lot of her family’s food from scratch, as it makes her feel amazing to know exactly what was going into that food. She thought well why not control what also goes on our body too. Through a lot of research, experimentation and sharing recipes for things like laundry powder and deodorant with friends, she became pretty pumped. She started a Facebook page and a basic website, and grew her business from there. Now she runs workshops across Australia, on how to make chemical-free products, inspiring and teaching others at just how simple it is. “It’s just such a buzz for me, because I know they’re there, because they’re investing in their health”. Resources: Grab Krissy’s Inspired Little Book here https://www.sistermixin.com/product/inspired-little-book/ www.theinspiredlittlepot.com.au

We absolutely love Australia Day, as it’s a big social day on our calendars. Of course growing up, we always knew this day to be full of backyard cricket, trips to the beach and lots of laughs with friends and family. Like many, as you get a bit older, you discover the addition of alcohol and parties to fuel the fun. With Australia Day upon us, we want to dedicate this podcast to all the ways you can do your best to stay additive and preservative free, on this big day of celebration and other parties you might attend throughout the year. You can still have fun, enjoy in the festivities and be additive-free, without feeling like crap the next day, or even a few hours later. Nobody likes a hangover, especially in the heat of summer! With that in mind, there’s still plenty of ways to let your hair down but still feel human the next day. Better snack options How to have a healthier BBQ Bottled water over fizzy drinks Try a preservative-free beer or pure alcohol Links and Resources: Meals Made Easy: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Additive Free Made Easy E-Course still open for registration until 4 February 2018! https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

In this huge 100th episode, we reflect back on how far we’ve truly come since the beginning of our journey, and the incredible people we have met and had on the show. We’ve had nearly 700,000 downloads since we launched the Sistermixin’ podcast show which has blown us away! Our team expands We are proud to have expanded our team with some equally passionate staff, including some junior staff to help us out over the summer period. Without them, we would have been completely inundated with orders (which of course is not a bad thing!). A switch of focus to ourselves This was a big switch over the past 12 months, taking self-care and self-love on board. There’s so much room to grow in this area, but we’re definitely dedicating more time to looking after ourselves and the ones around us. A switch of focus to ourselves This was a big switch over the past 12 months, taking self-care and self-love on board. There’s so much room to grow in this area, but we’re definitely dedicating more time to looking after ourselves and the ones around us. We had a great trip to Philippines for a conference, which ended up being one of the most life changing events we’ve ever attended. One of the best things to come out of this, was all the amazing people we met and there stories, but the friends we made along the way. Our wins with our doTERRA business We got super lucky and won a trip to Fiji with doTERRA, a competition we also took out again this year! We’re off to Uluru in South Western Northern Territory, within the next few weeks, where are also taking two of our team members along with us. We have proudly made it to the second highest ranking within doTERRA, which shows that our hard work is really starting to pay off. Jo’s big interstate move, Tracey leaves the Navy and an unlikely business partner comes on board and so much more! Meals Made Easy: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Additive Free Made Easy E-Course https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

With the end in sight for our latest Additive Free Challenge, we wanted to share with you some of the most probing questions asked by our participants and our followers in general. I don’t have time to make everything from scratch, what can I still buy and eat? Where do I get my meat from? What are ‘flavours’? What do I put in a sandwich? I’m feeling really overwhelmed, I don’t know what to eat now, and I’m terrified to go to the supermarket, what can I eat? Links & Resources: Our Additive Free Made Easy E-Program: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ Early Bird on SALE this Monday 15 January 2018! Aunty Betty Biscuits - https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/aunty-betty-biscuits-makes-6-dozen/

If you have followed us for a while, then you would have noticed we have developed quite a bit of an obsession with essential oils. They have become massive part of our lives, and we wouldn’t be without them nowadays. While it’s been a challenge, we have managed to narrow our favourite oils down to our top 10 (ish). We have found doTERRA oils to be absolutely life changing, and of course love that they have 100% pure, natural plant-based ingredients. Lavender, Tea Tree and Peppermint Lemon Helichrysum oil TerraArmour Grapefruit and Tangerine Balance Easy Air Through the use of essential oils each day, you’ll find that your instincts will begin to guide you towards which oil is the best, for each and every moment. Once you experience the effect of each oil, it’s pretty easy to turn into an addict! doTERRA oils help to create that day spa kind of feeling every day in your own home! Like us, you might struggle to go anywhere without your pack of essential oils on hand! Links doTERRA on Sistermixin’ - https://www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils-doterra/ How to buy doTERRA at wholesale price - https://www.sistermixin.com/instructions/

If you don’t tame the thoughts in your mind, then it can become very easy to allow negative thought patterns to dominate your day. While you should never strive for 100% positive, because as humans we need to experience all ranges of emotion, we talk about ways to achieve more in your life through an improved mindset. We talk about ways to steer away from a fixed mindset, and head more towards a growth mindset. You would have met plenty of people in your life, that operate on a fixed mindset. You know the type that never want to try anything new and become very set in their ways? They have so many fears about making mistakes, and trouble embracing anything new. We give a classic example of someone that won’t change their eating habits around additives and preservatives, due to a barricade of reasons. This is something we hear about all the time! We discuss ways to take your old habits and beliefs, and change them for the better, so you’re able to create an overall improved mindset. We discuss ways to take your old habits and beliefs, and change them for the better, so you’re able to create an overall improved mindset. Links and Resources: www.mealsmadeeasy.recipes https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

A teacher by trade, Nicole discusses how she talks to teenage girls who might be going through their own body issues, and how they can begin to create a healthy relationship with their bodies, and the food they are eating. She encompasses both mindfulness and intuitive eating, both aspects that don’t feature on the school curriculum! She keeps her lessons away from calorie counting, dieting and other strict measures, and rather spreads a message on a healthy balanced approach. Links Website: https://www.nicolejoyinspire.com/ Instagram: @nicolejoyinspire Facebook: @nicolejoyinspire

Today we feel very lucky to have Jen Shaw on the show, who is the founder of Emerge, an incredible social impact project. Emerge is a mobile food van, that employs disengaged children. Teaching them to cook, clean and serve customers, along with learning many other life skills. These children face incredible hardship in their lives, but with the help of the food van, they are given hope and much needed skills to set them up for the future. Holistic focus and sustainable funding streams Jen loves helping those in her program to discover how incredible real food can be, and how it can help with overall health and wellbeing, particularly their mental health. She teaches the importance of cooking a meal from scratch, while blending a holistic approach, including the elements of food, physical fitness, goal setting and self-esteem. Empowering kids to make their own empowering choices on eating Jen shows these kids how to make a basic fried rice, bolognaise with plenty of veggies, simple salads and why it is easier to batch make meals. The bottom line is, some of the best things these kids can learm is a simple approach to food, and meals that make you feel good mentally and emotionally. It’s all about exposure to this way of life, and building their knowledge base to healthy eating. Jen focuses on replicating a loving family and home environment. These kids have survived the worst of the worst and are still standing at the end of the day. Their resilience is simply mind-boggling, as they are truly survivors with so many skills to cope (even without degrees under their belt). They are full of incredible ideas about the future and show great promise in fulfilling their dreams. If you can support this in any way, please head to the links below and make a donation to this wonderful cause. Links Website: http://emergecafe.com.au/ Facebook: Emerge Toowoomba Official Crowd Funding page: https://chuffed.org/project/emerge-for-toowoomba-youth

We are delighted to feature Maria from Roar Cordial in this episode of The Whole Circle. Maria is inspirational, full of life and one of the most giving people we have ever met. Maria fills us in on her journey into creating her own natural cordial range. We discuss how Maria grew up in a family where food was sourced from the land, and food was just that - real food. It wasn’t until she had her first born, where she saw her daughter’s severe reaction to sulphur after consuming dried apricots. Her little body broke out in red hives and this marked the beginning of Maria's journey into additive and preservative free living. Being a chef, she didn’t just stop at removing additives and preservatives from her family meals, but wanted to go one step further in creating her own cordial range, after realising there was no natural cordial product available on the Gold Coast. All of her delicious cordial flavours are based on high quality whole fruits and botanicals. Let's discuss how your body goes through different responses to additives Do you find that you used to really enjoy that smooth glass of red wine at the end of a hard work week, and now all you get is a migraine? It’s funny how our bodies sometimes tell us that enough’s enough! Perhaps your treat would be some mouth-watering cheese and crackers, or a bowl of ice-cream, but now you get a reaction of some kind - headache, itchy skin, restlessness etc. These reactions are all consistent with eating additives and/or preservatives. Maria talks about the many challenges she has faced in creating a natural based cordial, especially in preserving the fresh fruits so they don’t spoil. Jo & Tracey x

In this episode we discuss what it means to start your own doTERRA business, including how you can go about making income (all the way from a little side income, right to full time earnings). The amazing thing about starting your own doTERRA business, is you’re the one in charge, setting your own financial goals and targets. Hey, you might even be able to give up your full time job like we did! You’ll also have the chance to travel to some great places around the globe. The point is, you can potentially have the financial freedom that you’ve been craving your whole adult life! It’s time to start living on your own terms. doTERRA’s compensation plan is anything but secret. When we started out with doTERRA, we didn’t have any intention to start a business. However, after using their products for a while and totally falling in love, we then opened our minds to the financial opportunities that existed within this company - simply by sharing our love of the oils with the world. That’s where our passion started and still is today - sharing the benefits of these oils with everyone, but we couldn’t help but begin a doTERRA business. As you progress in the ranks, just like any other business, you start to earn more and more. Here is a brief summary or what you may receive if you are actively growing your team Check out doTERRA on Sistermixin here. We hope our transparency has inspired you to start your own business today! Links & Resources Website: https://www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils-doterra/ Listen to Episode #92 - Why You Should Start a doTERRA Business

If you have followed us for a while you will know that we are super excited by essential oils, especially the company doTERRA. It fills our heart with joy, it has allowed us financial freedom to expand our business, it has given us the opportunity to travel and it has provided us with numerous ways to improve our additive free lives - past just flavouring food. doTERRA is different. We don't know how to describe it, but it just is. Some might sit there and roll their eyes..."but they are a billion dollar company so it must be about the money." Well, after you hear the founders story, learn where they started from, learn that they turned down investors (who wanted majority control), learn that they instead mortgaged themselves to the hilt and created doTERRA from the ground up, learn that they didn't pay themselves a cent for around 13 months...you begin to understand that this company is about love, respect and integrity... and very little to do with the money - it is truly outstanding! Don't get us wrong, we are not saying that money isn't important, because the reality is, that of course it is. WE ALL need money to survive, but that is another amazing this about this company - it allows thousands of families the financial freedoms that you only dream of, but they do it in a way that it not sleazy or pushy. Sharing the benefits of essential oils is powerful. It’s really clear to us that the founders of doTERRA have people at heart, rather than profits. With a vision of offering families all over the world the benefits of essential oils, they are well on their way to achieving that vision. Whether you’re wanting to set up a small business or simply register as a customer, everyone gets wholesale prices (25% off) We’ve made it really easy to register for a wholesale account! Follow these simple instructions www.sistermixin.com/instructions Website: https://www.sistermixin.com/essentialoils-doterra/

If you’ve ever been shopping for a frying pan, then you’ll be all too familiar with the overwhelming selections now available on the market. From aluminium and stainless steel to carbon steel, non-stick and standard, it can be a difficult decision to know which one to choose. It's even harder if you're trying to live as low tox as possible. That’s why it’s important to know some of the dangers of cooking with certain types of frying pans, and why it might be worth investing money on that pan that’s been on your wish list. There’s not many people that have a two-decade desire to create a high-quality frying pan, but Mark is just one of those people. Big on science, mathematics and engineering, Mark fills us in on how he started out in the workforce at just 14 years old for Queensland Rail. Hungry for innovation, we hear how Mark knocks back international deals, and the thought of mass production to create his own unique range of pans - Solidteknics made right here in Australia. Are non-stick coatings toxic? If you’re one to truly use your frying pan to it’s very last days, then you’ll know all about those small black pieces that have been slowly flaking off the non-stick coat. While other household bills might be in the forefront of your mind and take priority, your deteriorating frying pan may be doing much more harm than good. The majority of non-stick frying pans are made from a carcinogenic chemical called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). As you continually cook at high temperatures, the non-stick coating of your frypan slowly breaks down. This helps to understand the reason why over time, you start to notice the black flaky pieces coming off. This is where you realise it’s time to buy another pan. Links & Resources Website: http://www.solidteknics.com/ Jo & Tracey x

In today's episode we have Chey Birch, the visionary creator and founder of Black Chicken Remedies. The company story started out merely a hobby as Chey had chronic sinusitis and couldn't figure out what was causing it. She consulted with a naturopath who then asked her about all the products she used in the body and she was horrified with how much toxins she put on her body. Sinusitis is due to the toxin overload as the body uses the sinus to detoxify the body thus her headaches and migraines. This led her to make her own body oil that will hydrate and nourish her body thus resulted to her very first product Love Your Body Oil. As their product's success , their following continues to grow even if it seems like their price may be higher than what’s in the supermarket. Let's face it organic products are a bit pricey than the synthetic once out in the market but knowing that the ingredients are safe and that it can truly address your health concerns, I think it is totally worth it! Chey, through her company, is leading this revolution to live an additive-free life. Through this act of helping herself address her own health issues, thousands of people today continue to benefit from Black Chicken Remedies. Links and Resources: blackchicken.com.au Facebook : www.facebook.com/blackchickenremedies IG : www.instagram.com/blackchickenremedies/

In this episode we are so glad to have Wendy as our guest, who shares her fulfilling journey towards a better version of herself! Wendy shares her wellness journey that began four years ago, when she had lost all zest for life. Not only was she overweight she was also floundering through her days, until she decided to join an event where she heard Cindy O'Mara speak and this was what ignited her inspiring journey that she revels until today and which she continues to champion. Wendy has started her own podcast with the goal of being able to change her life for the better. She has lost 43 kilos and enjoys being down by 5 dress sizes, now being a size 18 (almost size 16) when she used to be a size 26-28, the lightest and fittest she’s been, especially now that she is 48 years old. She was also able to batter her various health concerns such as anemia and type 2 diabetes especially after she had hysterectomy . We can all agree that each health and wellness journey is unique and it is all about what will work for you and your family. What matters is that you make the decision to start, commit to it and never look back, keep pressing through your journey for no matter how far you have come, you still have a long way to go, so learning to care for your health and well-being is certainly the way to go! Links and Resources: www.wendysway.com.au Wendy's Way Facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011209925324 Wendy's Way on IG: www.instagram.com/_wendysway/ Wendy's Way Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wendys-way/id1102704896?mt=2

Today we are lucky enough to be speaking with Amanda, a mum of four and a nurse that is witnessing the direct result of increased chemicals in our everyday life, and the role they are playing in disease. Particularly she recognizes the rise in dermatitis, eczema and asthma in young children and makes a stand that she doesn’t want her children to walk the same path. We probe into the challenges that come with nursing, including the type of processed food generally served to patients in hospital, and the treatment of disease, rather than the prevention of disease. Amanda sees many of her patients return because of this very reason. After completing our Additive Free Made Easy Course, Amanda feels she has the confidence, knowledge and power to make changes in her local community. Living in Central Queensland, we thought Amanda may see an increase in her food bill going additive free, but she explains how with planning and preparation, very little has changed from a money perspective. We also hear positive changes in overall health, such as less colds and flus cascading through her kids, therefore less need for medication. With the removal of certain additives and the allowance of these foods simply as treats, we hear how it becomes crystal clear to Amanda what the target of the problem is! We also discuss the need to educate our kids now, in order to create a generational change moving into the future. We all agree that only we know directly what it’s like to come from grandparents or parents, that knew only of real food. Links & Resources Online E-Course- Early Bird on sale now! http://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/

Today we are talking to Alannah who completed our course in 2016. She was inspired to take the plunge, after her two boys suffered from persistent asthma, and her husband had suffered a heart attack at just 35 years old. After battling through lack of sleep and low energy, she finally sought a natural alternative to help out her family, as medication simply was not working. We hear about her additive free journey from the very beginning, and how she got started on eliminating products from her pantry, without getting overwhelmed with all the changes she knew she needed to make. Alannah describes what helps to motivate her on those challenging days that are sure to pop up along the way! The most incredible part of Alannah’s story is the difference she noticed in her children’s behaviour and the direct link she so obviously recognised to additives in their food. We bust myths on rising food bills and huge amounts of time spent in the kitchen, preparing meals from scratch when going additive free. Alannah brings her humour to the table, and humbly tells us the truth on all the positive changes that have happened along the way, since starting out additive free. Links & Resources Online E-Course- Early Bird on sale now! www.additivefreemadeeasy.com

Over the next few weeks, you’re going to hear some amazing stories from our listeners on their own personal additive free journeys. These stories are life changing, so get prepared to be inspired! In this episode we are interviewing Natalie, a soon-to-be mum, who completed our June round of the Additive Free Made Easy E-Course. We hear about what inspired her to join, including how she crossed paths with a medical expert who introduced her to additives and preservatives, and the link to her medical conditions. This was a breakthrough after finding no relief through multiple doctor appointments and medication. With a little one on the way, she dove deep into understanding the food she’s putting into her body. If you’re currently looking for solutions to any of your medical conditions, then Natalie will inspire you that little bit more to explore the types of foods that are in your diet, and how that might be affecting your symptoms. This is also a great episode to listen to if you’re also at the beginning of your additive free journey. Natalie gives a great count on how her food bill has changed, and how costs have balanced out through our Additive Free course tips. Links & Resources Meals made Easy: https://mealsmadeeasy.recipes/ Additive Free Made Easy-Registrations now open! www.additivefreemadeeasy.com

Stepping out of your comfort zone is what it’s all about in going additive and preservative free. It’s truly so empowering when you get in tune with your body and educate yourself as to the foods you’re putting in your body, not to mention your family’s bodies! We challenge you to check the ingredients on your packet and look for those numbers, sometimes not all numbers are bad so don’t just pick up a packet and think that since it has the numbers on it you can’t have that you need to know these numbers and this is what we teach you in Additive Free Made Easy. We’ll go through the really harsh additives and preservatives so you’ll be aware what you are eating. Don’t be fooled by the word “organic”, “artificial free” all those slogans that are on the packet, always be mindful and check your ingredients. We also challenge you to cook something new, it might be just a cake, biscuit, adding new ingredients anything. We have tons of recipes available for you to follow it’s so easy and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Get your families involved! We know this can be a challenge but it’s totally worth it. Make those simple steps and slowly introduce them the ingredients and the benefits of going additive and preservative free. The sooner we can educate our own families the better. Links & Resources Additive Free Made Easy E-Course (last round for 2017- Early Bird on sale on 9 October 2017!): https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ 7 day Additive Free Challenge: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/7daybooklet/ Easy Butter Chicken Recipe: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/easy-butter-chicken/ Sistermixn on Facebook here Additive Free Made Easy on Facebook here

In today’s episode, we talk about healthy snacks for all those on-the-go parents specially on family days and sporting events that we can swap with the common snacks that are brought out at half time. It’s so easy to grab junk foods whilst attending sporting and any events so we challenge you to SWAP it up and bring your own snacks and lunch box. Take the time to make peanut butter sandwich you’ll get good healthy fats with it, some good breads and butter. Pack a whole big packet of fresh fruit instead of lollies, make a fruit salad of your own, instead of that super cheesy snacks bring your own cheese and cracker, pop your own popcorn, you can also make a smoothie just put ice cubes in there to keep it cool and of course instead of getting one of those coloured drinks bring water. We press the point that kids simply aren’t athletes and therefore don’t need the sugary sports’ drinks and bags of lollies. It’s pretty easy to get fooled by the heavily marketed sports drinks and foods, that are actually aimed for full grown adults not small children. The crux of this episode is on making better choices and all the alternative options that are available for quenching your thirst or hunger, without all the hidden nasties and sugar spikes! Another thing also is that If you’re training a lot at the gym or physically active in sport, it is highly recommended to have some protein or protein shakes of course the healthy ones, to get the protein back to your body post-exercise for optimal muscle recovery. Links & Resources Additive Free Made Easy E-Course: https://www.additivefreemadeeasy.com/ 7 day Additive Free Challenge: https://www.sistermixin.com/product/7daybooklet/ Chocolate Bliss Balls: https://www.sistermixin.com/recipes/chocolate-bliss-balls/