Primal Alternative Podcast

PAP 52: Karen Martel – What to do when Keto isn’t working

I’ve invited my Nutritionist friend Karen Martel onto my show again to explore all things Keto, fasting and caloric restriction – when you are doing all the right things and it’s just NOT happening. In episode 43 I interviewed Karen about weight loss resistance – it really is a thing! If you haven’t checked that out already, maybe go back and listen after this one?
What’s going on there?
If you are between the ages of 35 and 55 you are starting to, or already feel, the effects of hormonal imbalance in your body.
Your weight has been starting to climb
Your belly fat is growing
You feel like you are on a hormonal roller-coaster
You feel tired more often than not
Your sex drive is low or non-existent
Your brain is foggy
You feel depressed
You exercise and eat well but still can’t lose weightThis is the wonderful world of hormones! Unfortunately, when our hormones are involved or I should say NOT involved in the right way, weight loss becomes impossible!
Karen has an excellent program called On Track and I highly recommend you check it out here.
We will cover hormones, insulin resistance, keto pitfalls, fasting and much more!
To find out all about Wellness Coaching with me Helen Marshall, my grain free food range, or about becoming a Primal Alternative Producer head here.
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PAP 51: Plant Based Eating, Veganism & Vegetariansim with Elly McLean

Vegans and Vegos – the total opposite of Paleo/Primal right?
Keto, LCHF – can’t do that when you are vegan?  Right?
Elly from the Natural Nutritionist and I discuss these topics in today’s show.  It’s a good one!
I ask Elly:
how can a vegan make up for a lack of nutritious foods like bone broth, meat fish, fermented dairy and broth?
is it possible to do LCHF Vegan/vego and do it well?
what are the key considerations to make when it comes to doing vegan/vego well?
We also discuss: bloating, constipation, cravings, LCHF versus Keto, how low carb is low carb, LCHF and menstruation, parasites, gut health & build your plate guidelines plus much more like the short life span of a KFC chicken.
To work with Elly head to www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au
Find out more about becoming a Primal Alternative Producer.
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PAP 50: Emma Polette- The Body Love Coach

What’s your body image like? Do you think favourable positive thoughts about how you look and about your body?
Chances are, if you are a normal woman in today’s society there will have been times or there are many times when you feel less than ‘enough’ when it comes to how you look.
Maybe you have tried to change your body with diet and exercise or even surgery.
If any of the above resonates with you – you have to check out this show and this concept!
What if you could love your body as it is right now – like really love it?
I really relate to the work Emma is doing in the world with her Body Love Method and Body Love Academy.
Who knows – this might be your new career!  Check it out!
Emma Polette is The Body Love Coach. Her clients call her a real woman for real women. She is
a qualified personal trainer, health coach, reiki practitioner & yoga teacher and the creator of
The Body Love Method™
She uses these modalities and many other tools to empower women to treat their bodies with love just as they are right now.
Emma’s mission is to help thousands of women feel great about their bodies without harsh diets or exercise programs.
When she’s not teaching classes & workshops, empowering her private clients or recording her
latest podcast episode, Emma hangs out with her dog Barney and enjoys a dirty chai latte with a side of gluten-free chocolate brownie.
www.bodylovehq.com 
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PAP 49: Helen Marshall! Me! Rock Your Human Experience with my first ever solo show!!

This is my first ever solo show!
I wanted to share with you my top tips for clean living including:
what on earth to eat
how to move
how to sleep & connect better
how to trust your intuition
how to get the hubby and kids on board
how to cope with what life throws you
how to show up on social media without feeling embarrassed
why deprivation is the road to falling off the wagon
I will share my story with you and the story of how the Primal Alternative business came to be!
This is a great show for you whether you are starting out or looking to take things next level on your human journey!
To find out about everything I discuss in the show head here www.primalalternative.com
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I would love to hear if you enjoyed this solo episode!
Love, H xx
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PAP 48: Jess Thomas- Real food, real passion – super success

Jess is fab!  She has taken some of her home recipes and transformed it from a home business to a manufacturing food business that serves Woolworths!  Jess shares with us how she did it whilst maintaining her health lifestyle.  We look at why mindset counts, how she dealt with failures, what products she sells and why and how to make a success of it in a highly competitive and saturated market.
Find out more about Jess and Health Lab here.
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PAP 47: Megan Ellam- Insulin Resistance, Keto & Mad Creations

Megan Ellam is totally incredible!  She has completely transformed her life and made a stunningly successful business out of helping others do the same – deprivation free!  I seriously do not know how she does it – she can ‘keto-ify’ absolutely anything!  Going Keto in Megan’s Mad Creations world means losing 30 kilos and a whole bunch of debilitating health conditions whilst eating donuts, burgers, chocolate and wine!  Sounds very doable doesn’t it?
I loved my chat with Megan, we are sisters with very aligned values.  She was so generous with her time, after the interview we chatted for over an hour about food business!  Amazing woman!  I am so grateful to Megan, as I know all of her devoted fans are too.  You will love this episode!
From the moment Megan could reach the kitchen bench she has been creating amazing recipes and meals for her family, friends, and professionally.
After a short 13 year career in various award winning restaurants and cafes in Newcastle, Megan left to pursue a career in business development and sales, before returning to recipe development for her first blog Clean and Dirty Food.
In 2017 Megan was diagnosed with insulin resistance after struggling with her weight and health for more than 15 years.
Discovering the ketogenic diet Megan went on to lose more than 30 kilograms, self publish 4 cookbooks and many digital recipe eBooks and start 365, an online keto lifestyle and meal plan program.
Mad Creations website and company has kept Megan crazy busy and afforded her to now work full-time doing what she loves and helping others transition into the keto lifestyle and regain control of their health.
You can find Megan on the website www.madcreationshub.com as well as all social media
Check out a YouTube Video of this interview here.
To find out more about Primal Alternative’s grain free food range and Producer Franchise head to www.primalalternative.com
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PAP 46: Wendy’s Way to Wellness

In 2018 Wendy was invited to speak at The Wellness Summit.
Wendy has also spoken at Backpacks for Vic Kids, Unity Melbourne and The Pain Summit.
Wendy is doing all within her power to release all the excess weight she is carrying and change the lifestyle and mindset to a healthier happier version of herself.
She is passionate about helping people on their life’s journey. Whatever part of that journey you are on there is always something to change or improve that can help you live a happier, healthier life.
A podcaster, speaker, wellness coach, motivator, blogger and writer, Wendy wants to be a voice of hope and encouragement to anyone who needs it and as Wendy would say ‘it takes a village and be kind to yourself always’.
Wendy believes in living her life to the full every day.
You can connect with Wendy through her social media at Wendys Way on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100011209925324
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/_wendysway/?hl=en
Website:  www.wendysway.com.au
for inspiration, help and support on your wellness journey and to contact her to work with her or have her speak at your event.
To find out more about the Primal Alternative grain free food range or to become a Producer or Stockist and to find out about Helen’s Health Coaching Programs head to www.primalalternative.com
Thanks for being here!
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PAP 45: Steph Lowe – LCHF, Fasting & Endurance

Steph Lowe is a Sports Nutritionist, triathlete on a break and Head Honcho at The Natural Nutritionist.  Find out why Steph is on a break in this episode!
Growing up Steph was only concerned with nutrition to lose weight, and even though a low fat diet got her to her ‘goal’ weight it didn’t make her happy.  A friend challenged her to go gluten free some ten years ago – way before it was cool and the norm and she has never looked back.
In this episode we dive into:
How a SAD diet impacts our longterm health and gut health
How you can eliminate some common niggling symptoms with LCHF
How to know when you are doing it right – how does that look?
Is Keto and LCHF for everyone?
How does LCHF & Keto vary based on an individual and their training needs
How to fast easily
What does the journey look like when you choose to work with Steph and her team?
What’s next for Steph?
www.thenaturalnutritionist.com.au 
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If you have a passion for wellness and want to do what you love and work from home – why not consider becoming a Primal Alternative Producer AKA a Primalista!  Find out all about it here.
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PAP 44: Daniella Princi – Conscious Psychology, Connection and Mindfullness

Daniella is the heart and soul of Intrinsic. Thanks to her holistic approach to working with both adults and children, she will live the journey with you.
As a certified practicing psychologist and wellness coach, she has empowered many people to transform their lives with her blended skill set. She helps you to develop a conscious awareness of self, RECONNECTING AND TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE, MIND, BODY & SOUL.
She has developed an online transformation program which is based on more than 12 years of professional experience and from her own personal journey. Her qualifications include a BA (Hons) Psychology, Wellness Coaching Certificate (Wellness Coaching Australia) and Pranic Healing.
Watch the YouTube version of this interview.
Find out more www.daniellaprinci.com
For my Thrive Program head to www.primalalternative.com/thrive
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PAP 43: Karen Martel: Weight Loss Resistance – It’s a Thing!

Oh holy jeepers I am jumping for joy today as I got to speak to the fresh, real and totally inspiring Karen Martel all the way from yesterday in Canada!  The fantabulous Elle Russ introduced me to Karen when she interviewed her for the Primal Blueprint Podcast and that is where I first heard Karen talk about weight loss resistance!
This is going to be sweet relief to your ears heart and mind if you, like me, feel like you are doing everything ‘right’, you know – eating a paleo/primal diet, moving your body, getting good sleep and feeling like you have a handle on stress!
Basically if you are eating primal and not losing weight – something else is going on!
Tune in to find out what that something is and what you can do about it!
Karen is amazing and I totally recommend having a session with her or joining her On Track Membership program.  Get all the info at www.karenmartel.com
Find out all about my grain free food range Primal Alternative and how you can turn your passion for wellness into a business by becoming a Primal Alternative Producer – AKA a Primalista! www.primalalternative.com 
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PAP 42: Alison Bell How a health crisis turned into a bone broth business

Alison Bell is the co owner of Broth of Life.  You will love this episode as you hear how Alison, a former athlete hit breaking point with four autoimmune diseases and caring for her son who had behavioural issues – serious ones – where he would get violent.
Through real food Alison and her son healed themselves and turned their life around.
Alison credits her healing to her consumption of Bone Broth.  Knowing how overwhelming it is to cool everything from scratch she turned Broth of Life into a business where everyone can get access to ready to go broth and heal their lives too.
To find out all about Broth Of Life, shop online or find a stockist head here: www.brothoflife.com.au
To find out more about Primal Alternative and how we make grain free easy with our range of home made Cookies, Breads, Pizza Bases, Pastries and Gellies head here: www.primalalternative.com 
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PAP 41: Sarah Clark – Fertility, Food Intolerances & Figuring it all out

When Sarah Clark was 28 years old, she received a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure. She accepted the diagnosis and had both her children through in vitro fertilization. Years later she realized the root cause of her infertility was a food intolerance.
She is a certified life coach with accreditation from the International Coaches Federation and a health coach with training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
She is the author of Fabulously Fertile – Supercharge your Fertility Naturally, Fabulously Fertile Cookbook and Fertility Preparation Program. Her fertility coaching program, which includes functional lab testing, supports couples to make diet and lifestyle changes that dramatically improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby!
On her Get Pregnant Naturally Podcast she shares that with functional medicine and natural fertility solutions we can eventually reverse infertility.  Check it out on iTunes, Stitcher and Google Play.
Here is the link for the 3 day Fertility Diet Challenge – www.fertilitydietfreebie.com
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