After we aired episode 220: FAQ - Freezing Food: Our How-To’s In Bulk Cooking, we had lots of questions come in about the best practices for freezing food. So... in this episode we dive a bit deeper and give you all our hints and tips regarding what foods we freeze, how we defrost them, and how we maximise our freezer usage so as not to waste any food! We even cover what the current safety guidelines are regarding freezing food to ensure you are doing it properly. If you want to check out the show notes, then head HERE. Much love, Jo & Tracey x ..read more

We talk to John Ogilvie, owner of Byron Yoga Center, who discusses yoga's transformative power and potential for stress-free living. John Ogilvie is one of Australia’s most respected and experienced teachers and founder of Byron Yoga Centre. His journey started as an electrical contractor where he was struggling with stress.  He tried various things to help de-stress including competitive sport and eventually resorting to self-medicating with drugs and alcohol.  Through his recovery from addiction, he discovered yoga. For over 45 years, John made yoga a regular practice. He eventuall ..read more

In this episode, we are going to do something different. We are going to recap our favourite episodes over the past 12 months. It’s hard to believe it's been almost a year since we relaunched our podcast show Thrive by Additive-Free Lifestyle. Time flies when you’re having fun, right? So sit back, relax and enjoy as we reminisce the episodes that have impacted us the most. We cover both Jo's fave episodes and Tracey's fave episodes from the last 12 months. So pop those headphones on and have a listen. For a more indepth look into this episode - including how you can enter John's amazing 7-day ..read more

In this episode, we will discuss Primal Alternative, and how Helen Marshall went from surviving to thriving by ditching gluten and eating healthier. Helen Marshall is a former fitness instructor, a personal coach, and the founder of Primal Alternative, a successful grain free food business model that aims to produce real food and organic ingredients across Australia, New Zealand, UK, and USA. Ten years ago, Helen underwent a hideous health crisis including sickness, exhaustion, and anxiety, leading to a limited capacity for daily tasks and disrupted sleep. She also developed phobias and physic ..read more

Easter is just around the corner. It's a time when we all enjoy the treats that come with the season, like Easter eggs and chocolates. But while indulging in these goodies is part of the tradition, it's essential to be mindful of our food choices for the sake of our health. In this episode, we will walk you through our additive-free lifestyle app and how you can use it to determine certain harmful additives that you need to look out for. Plus, we'll share tips on healthier alternatives to make your Easter celebrations both delicious and nutritious! Additives we cover: Annatto (160b) Caramel ..read more

We get a lot of questions about how to use essential oils. Some people don’t know what they’re for, and some people don’t know what to do with them once they have it. So, in this episode, we will walk you through some of the best ways to use essential oils, and other ways we’ve used low tox products everyday. We're sure that after you listen to this episode you will see how easy it is to incorporate low-tox simple swaps into your daily lives. If you want to join our doTERRA team where you will receive lots of ongoing support to help you maximise your doTERRA membership, then head HERE. Get tho ..read more

Every day, we expose ourselves to a wide range of toxins. These toxins can come from the food we eat, the products we use, and even the air we breathe. Over time, these toxins can build up in our bodies and have a negative impact on our health. So, in this episode, we will share four things you can do today to lower your toxic load. We give hints, tips, and simple swaps for these toxic things: Fragranced candles Windex window cleaner Carpet deodoriser Fabric softener Lowering your toxic load is a crucial step toward improving your overall health and well-being. Get those headphones on and ha ..read more

You may have already heard of Kate Mason as she has her own podcast show called Parenting and Personalities. But did you know she is also an advocate of living an additive-free lifestyle? Yes, she sure is! In this episode Kate covers her 18 year additive-free journey with us and how she has managed to maintain it for so long. She gives us her best hints and tips of how she incorporates healthy recipes (even though she's not fond of cooking) into her families busy life. Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who woul ..read more

If you want some tips that we implement to help us save money in the kitchen, then this is the episode for you! We're not going to lie though as it will involve getting back in the kitchen, but never fear, it won't be as time consuming as you may think. We dive into: Meal planning Batch and bulk cooking Get everyone involved in the kitchen Mindset tips to flip the switch to help you get back in the kitchen Habit stacking to maximise your time Plus lots more! Get those headphones on and have a listen because this just may be the episode that you can relate to or know someone who would benefit ..read more

In this era where most of us are used to pre-packaged foods from supermarkets, we have forgotten the power and usefulness of freezing foods. It is why in this episode, we dive into the art of freezing food, exploring its benefits, techniques, and some common misconceptions. We have lost count of the number of times we have been asked about freezing food.... is it ok? Can it be frozen? Will it be safe? Will it last? And lots more! So let's dive into what we do regarding freezing foods. We dive into: The problem with lunchboxes Additive to avoid How your kids school clothing can be impacting th ..read more