Low Tox Life

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

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

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

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

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

Your Host,
Alexx Stuart

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
Show #6 – Regenerative farming with Paul Grieve
Show #136: Charlie Arnott on Regenerative & Biodynamic Agriculture
Show #416 Tammi Jonas PhD: Designing a Food System for All — Culturally Relevant, Nutritious, and ecologically sound
Show #231 – Food Sovereignty with Farmer and Author, Tammi Jonas
Show #250 – Futuresteading: A Return To A Simpler Life with Jade Miles
Show #336 – Jade Miles: What Is A Sustainable Table and How Do We Drive A Truly Regenerative Shift in Farming
Show #251 – Biodynamics and Dairy with Farmer, Rob Watson

Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belvederefarmers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belvederefarmers

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

@waterscofilters is giving you an added saving off their sale price, giving you 27% off their BIO 500 5.25L benchtop filter until April 30 - Perfect for couples/small families. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au - Use code LOWTOXWATER - a market leader for 40 years, they filter everything bad out, including PFAS/microplastics, and ensure trace minerals are kept IN for deep hydration.

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

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

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

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

I hope you find this helpful,

Alexx

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

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

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

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

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

@waterscofilters is giving you an added saving off their sale price, giving you 27% off their BIO 500 5.25L benchtop filter until April 15 - Perfect for couples/small families. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au - Use code LOWTOXWATER - a market leader for 40 years, they filter everything bad out, including PFAS/microplastics, and ensure trace minerals are kept IN for deep hydration.

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

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

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

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

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

Alexx Stuart
Your Host

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
Show #389 Metabolism: It’s time to Retire the “Willpower” Message and Understand the Person, Says Lara Briden

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

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

@waterscofilters is giving you an added saving off their sale price, giving you 27% off their BIO 500 5.25L benchtop filter until April 15 - Perfect for couples/small families. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au - Use code LOWTOXWATER - a market leader for 40 years, they filter everything bad out, including PFAS/microplastics, and ensure trace minerals are kept IN for deep hydration.

@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.

In this episode, I talk with Dr James Greenblatt about depression and the many things that can play into someone’s diagnosis and treatment solutions.
His new book, Finally Hopeful, explains why depression is rarely just “in your head.” We explore the physical root causes - like micronutrient deficiencies, thyroid issues, inflammation, and even hidden mould - that are often overlooked in standard care. Dr Greenblatt shares how simple tests and targeted interventions can make a real difference, and why hope is the first step toward healing.

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

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

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

Alexx Stuart
Your Host

Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
Show #444 The Modern Mental Health Tool Kit – what’s working, what to avoid with Dr Katelyn Kalstein
Show #277 – Neuroinflammation and Mental Health with Brendan Vermeire
Show #334 – Exploring Neuroinflammation and Mental Health with Brendan Vermeire
Show #157 – The Science of Tapping with Dr Peta Stapleton
Show #333 – Dr Peta Stapleton: Memory Improvement Through EFT/Tapping
Show #390 Somatics: How to Make your Journey Real and True with Irene Lyon, MSc.

Connect with James and his work:
Website: www.JamesGreenblattMD.com
Book: https://bit.ly/49ZvMHG

This month’s show partners for your low tox swaps are…

@waterscofilters is giving you an added saving off their sale price, giving you 27% off their BIO 500 5.25L benchtop filter until April 15 - Perfect for couples/small families. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au - Use code LOWTOXWATER - a market leader for 40 years, they filter everything bad out, including PFAS/microplastics, and ensure trace minerals are kept IN for deep hydration.

@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.

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

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

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

In this show we discuss:

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

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

Alexx Stuart
Your Host, Low Tox Life

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

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

50% off your first @zestinyfarmlife Box when you sign up to Compact, Classic or Bounty - Regenerative grown fruit and veg delivered to your door weekly or fortnightly. Pause or cancel any time. Head to https://bit.ly/zestiny to get started. Available for locations Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Blue Mountains, Central Coast

@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.