Low Tox Life

Catie Gett is a naturopath, author and founder of The Staple Store who has made a radical change to her mission.

One day, a delivery drive of orders when the courier didn’t come, made her reckon with her younger self who wanted to have a big impact and change the world: This wasn’t changing the world, it was catering to a small group of people who could afford “the best”.

In this conversation, Catie and I both share, what it’s meant to have to significantly pair back in our own lives for different reasons, and the gift that has come from finding ways to optimise creatively to do health in the most affordable, simple way possible.

You’ll learn:
The No.1 Skill that means you can eat nourishing foods, even living below the poverty line.
The way Catie has transitioned to writing a cook book that includes white flour and sugar, when her ‘5 years ago self’ would have condemned those ingredients.
The unexpected magic in remembering how simple food and life can be and how accessible the most important health-promoters are to everyone.
The importance of voting with your dollar and buying the best quality produce and ingredients if you can - but the equal importance of relaxing into whatever the ‘best you can’ looks like, too.

This show is for anyone who’s ever felt pressured to live beyond their means to “do things right” or who feels that they’re failing if they’re not doing ‘all the things’.

Pull up a pair of head phones and a healing walk in nature and let’s actually change the world, in the different ways each of us can.

Alexx Stuart
Your Host

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
Show #476. A better food system for ALL isn’t about ‘hope’ with farmer Nick Holliday
Show #440 What would your dream grocery store be like? Let’s build it with Jon Steinman
Show #416 Tammi Jonas PhD: Designing a Food System for All — Culturally Relevant, Nutritious, and ecologically sound
Show #376 Can “Frugal” mean “Abundance”? Jen and Jill from Frugal Friends say YES

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestaplestore https://www.instagram.com/catie_gett
Website: https://thestaplestore.com.au/

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

@waterscofilters helps you take all the contaminants out + keep all the deeply hydrating minerals IN with 7-15 stages of filtration, depending on which water filter you choose. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au > 15% off when you tick subscription on any new filter until 30th of June. That’s 15% off the new filter + refills thereafter for the life of the subscription to the replacements.

@ausclimate is our major partner, giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2026, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I’ve ever used and their energy-efficient heating 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!
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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Concerned about plastics in the environment? In you?

Today is the story of how two scientists embarked on a journey to bind plastics so our body excretes them instead of absorbing them.

Drs. Nicholas Monsul (Yale University & The Johns Hopkins Hospital) and Dr Eva Berkes (Scripts Inst.) are physician-scientists and co-founders of Quorum Innovations, a biotechnology company working with bacteria to achieve extraordinary results. They have an innovative biofilm, postbiotic technology that binds 98% microplastics in the digestive tract with human trial results now live and a recently published paper.

This is the first publication to demonstrate a technology capable of binding plastics to a bacterium in the digestive tract, in humans. The paper is currently under review in the Journal “Frontiers of Microbiology”.

Very exciting stuff and I can’t wait for you to dive into the show.

Alexx Stuart
Your Host

https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.05.11.724280v1

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: quourminnovations.com and Qi601.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qi601_
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Qi601

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

@waterscofilters helps you take all the contaminants out + keep all the deeply hydrating minerals IN with 7-15 stages of filtration, depending on which water filter you choose. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au > 15% off when you tick subscription on any new filter until 30th of June. That’s 15% off the new filter + refills thereafter for the life of the subscription to the replacements.

@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!
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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This week, I’m joined by Dr Nicole Bijlsma for a deep dive into the invisible threats in our homes and how to minimise risk: mold, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), dust mites, and poor air quality, and how they’re so often missed by doctors and naturopaths alike.
Nicole shared her powerful story of turning personal health battles into a mission to educate others, emphasising that exposure history is the key to uncovering root causes of chronic illness.
We tackled the alarming effects of Wi-Fi and baby monitors on sleep, with Nicole’s groundbreaking research showing how even adults are impacted by EMFs: disrupting non-REM sleep and increasing insomnia risk within just seven nights.
Practical, actionable advice: HEPA vacuums, hard-wired tech, and proper ventilation are non-negotiables, especially in humid climates like Sydney. Nicole also broke down how to manage dust mites, maintain mattresses, and avoid steam cleaning carpets (a hidden mold risk!).
There’s hope on the horizon: New Work Health and Safety legislation now classifies mold as a biological hazard, giving renters and homeowners stronger rights to demand proper remediation.
Nicole’s call to action? Educate yourself, document everything, and push back using the right language because your health is worth the fight.
This episode is packed with eye-opening insights and tools to help you create a safer, healthier home. Don’t miss it!
Alexx Stuart
Your Host, Low Tox Life

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
Podcast #52: Electromagnetic frequencies with Building Biologist Nicole Bijlsma
Show #145: Nicole Bijlsma on the potential dangers of 5G

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: www.buildingbiology.com.au
Instagram: www.instagram.com/homehealthdoc/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebijlsma1/

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

@waterscofilters giving you additional cashback on any new system you buy on subscription. Take all the contaminants out + keep all the deeply hydrating minerals IN with 7-15 stages of filtration, depending which one you choose. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au > select a new filter on filter refill subscription = big savings of 15%+. Then, email info@waterco.com.au with code LOWTOXWATER + your order number = get 5% extra, cashback.

@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2026, 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!
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!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever been told “You’re so strong… You’re so resilient” but it feels like you’re not? Well, you could actually just be good at ‘enduring’ and today’s guest wants to help you feel like you can move through difficult chapters and truly feel resilient and strong.

Dr. Suzan Song is a Harvard- and Stanford-trained psychiatrist and medical anthropologist who has worked with families and people facing crisis around the world. She is the author of Why We Suffer and How We Heal, exploring how narrative and everyday rituals help us build resilience in uncertain times.

You’ll learn:
What making meaning from difficult experiences or events looks like
The difference between endurance and resilience
When to move on from the phase of ‘this is bad and feels unfair’
How to build a powerful family legacy through generations
The role of rituals in resilience

And more. I truly hope it helps,

Alexx Stuart
Your Host

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
Show #390 Somatics: How to Make your Journey Real and True with Irene Lyon, MSc.
Show #405 It’s not you, it’s your nervous system: How to tell the difference with Jessica Maguire
Show #352 – Psychologist Alex Howard Says It’s Not Your Fault
Show #447 The Biology of Trauma: Uncover, Understand, and Heal with Dr. Aimie Apigian
Show #271 – Melanie Salmon: Healing Trauma with QEC
Show #240 – Dr Carrie Rigoni: Vagus Nerve Health for Babies, Kids, and Parents

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: www.suzansong.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuzansong
Book: https://bit.ly/4c5Jla2

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

@waterscofilters with an additional 15% off their BIO POT 500 5.25L with code LOWTOXWATER - take all the bad stuff out + keep all the deeply hydrating minerals IN with 13 stages of filtration. (Ensure you tick ‘one time’ and not the default ‘subscription’ when adding to cart) https://bit.ly/4fQZqPp

@weledaaustralia with 25% off site-wide at weleda.com.au code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up on faves or make your first exciting low tox swaps - enjoy!

@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!
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!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be prepared to be excited to clean your home. I’m not joking, PJ, this week’s guest will have this effect on you!

So chill, so relaxed, so non-judgemental about your priorities and situation, yet so incredibly knowledgeable and nerdy when it comes to the finer points of what effectively cleaning parts of your home really entails.

PJ Harlow is a long time online friend, both having gone through mould illness and become gravely ill due to ongoing hidden exposures. She is an incredible consultant now in the building and remediation space and is also trained in biological and forensic cleaning.

We cover
Cleaning tools - tips and tricks for having the right tools for the job.
The difference between cleaning and disinfecting
The level of ‘clean’ you should be aiming for in a regular home
Engaging professionals to clean your A/C systems - red flag/green flag tips!
Dust busting
Areas in your home you may have missed!
Cleaning product ingredientsfor effectiveness - and what to avoid
Cleaning mould out of clothes

And… somehow even more!

I hope you love the show - share it with a cleaning friend nerd!

Alexx Stuart
Your Host, Low Tox Life

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: www.pjharlowwellness.com
https://stan.store/pjharlow
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pjharlowwellness
PJ Harlow's Guide to Cleaning Theory
Get 20% off. Use code LOWTOXLIFE
Get it here: https://stan.store/pjharlow/p/pretty-little-guide-to-cleaning

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

@waterscofilters with an additional 15% off their BIO POT 500 5.25L with code LOWTOXWATER - take all the bad stuff out + keep all the deeply hydrating minerals IN with 13 stages of filtration. (Ensure you tick ‘one time’ and not the default ‘subscription’ when adding to cart) https://bit.ly/4fQZqPp

@weledaaustralia with 25% off site-wide at weleda.com.au code LOWTOXLIFE to stock up on faves or make your first exciting low tox swaps - enjoy!

@ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2026, 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!
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!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.