Primal Alternative Podcast

PAP 40: John Purl – Work Hard, Eat Clean, Move Regularly

In this episode, I am joined by fellow Wellness Couch Podcaster John Purl from Smashed Avocado.  John works with health and wellness to help his clients be more successful.  John shares his personal story of childhood hyperactivity and how he combined his love for health and wellness with his profession.  He will share some actionable tips with you including the key elements to making improvements and his 70,20,10 approach to eating.  We will find out what John had for brekky, what he thinks of wine, chocolate and coffee and his tips for success.
Fourteen years of working in wealth advisory and a lifetime of love for all things health and wellness has brought John Purl to where he is today, a business owner, a father and a desire to help others improve their health/wellness and career/financial success.
John brings about a passion to see people succeed professionally, financially and without sacrificing their health and wellbeing. With this comes an understanding that to succeed in your career, in your family life, in your business, in your pursuit to becoming a better/healthier you, you need to play the ‘long game’. To play the long game you need support, education and encouragement which is what drives John each day.
Let’s face it, if you’re struggling in health or happiness it’s difficult to be financially successful.
You can connect with John here.
Helen Marshall is a Primal Health Coach and Founder of the grain free food range Primal Alternative. The range includes breads, cookies, pizza bases, gellies and pastries which are locally homemade with love by a Primalista in your area.  If you have a passion for wellness, love to bake and would love to work from home in your own business then consider joining Primal Alternative.
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PAP 39: Amanda Howe – Breaking the taboo around periods, hormones and female health

Menses.  Me monthlies. The curse.  Being ‘on’!  All of those negative connotations will be obliterated in today’s episode – in fact, I thought I was quite down with it and rad when it comes to menstruation but seems I am not – which was a nice aha for me!
If you are a women you need to listen to this episode!
Amanda Howe is a Naturopath, Author, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Mother to two girls and wife.
My goal is for every woman worldwide, to have a perfect period through correction of hormonal imbalances. Hormonal balance needs to occur within your reproductive system, your thyroid hormones and within the stress response in the body for you to be optimally healthy.
Amanda incorporates the use of herbal medicine, nutritional therapies, food as medicine and lifestyle counselling to get optimum results for each of her patients.
In this episode we will discuss what is normal and what is not when it comes to periods we go into flow and clots.  We talk about why stress is a big factor in our periods, and why inflammation can cause so many issues.
Amanda is full of practical actionable tips for you to incorporate into your daily life and *spoiler alert* if you are following a Primal lifestyle you are doing your very best to optimise your hormone health – so pat on the back and lap of the house for you sister!!
Thanks to Nessie Weir and Naomi Bryant for readers questions around flow and keto diet and periods.  Amanda’s answer may provide a missing piece in the jigsaw for many ultra low carb listeners.
You can find Amanda’s website here.  Her company is called As Natured Intended and you can find her on Instagram and Facebook too – be sure to add the .au.
Amanda’s books, Know Your Flow & The Nourished Family are available to buy on her website and Know Your Flow is available as an ebook too.  Awesome.
Working at the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre, Amanda deals daily with women’s health complaints including: hormonal imbalance, heavy & painful menstruation, PMS, irregular cycles, endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, infertility, recurring miscarriage, menopause and more. In todays world she regularly sees people with digestive disturbances, lowered immunity, respiratory complaints and thyroid and endocrine disturbances.
Fancy working with Amanda?  Get in touch and book a time.
Thank you to everyone who has left me a review or a rating!  Shout out to Lynda Griparic for her awesome review!  I would LOVE for you to leave me a five star rating and a review so more people will find this podcast, reclaim their health and change their life!
I am your host Helen Marshall, I am a Primal Health Coach & Founder of the grain free food range Primal Alternative.  We make grain free easy with our range of locally produced breads, cookies, pizza bases and gellies – check out the range and find out how you could be come a Primalista (producer) here.
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PAP 38: Robyn Puglia – Functional Medicine, Coeliac Disease & Unexplained Illness

I am really excited to welcome Primalista Rosie’s sister Robyn Puglia onto the show today!Robyn is a Clinical Nutritionist and IFM Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Robyn is very involved with the field of Coeliac Disease, Gluten-Reactive Disorders and Autoimmune Disease. Her passion for biochemistry and deep conviction regarding the healing power of food and lifestyle change, has led her to work with complex cases, involving multiple diagnoses, chronic infections and complex health issues such as ME, chronic Lyme and fibromyalgia.
Robyn runs a busy private practice in London and additionally sees clients in Tokyo and New York. She also has a virtual practice via Skype that allows her to work with people who are unable to visit her in person due to ill health or distance.
Additionally, to consulting, Robyn provides technical support and clinical education for Regenerus Laboratories and mentors other nutritionists and physicians on all aspects of nutrition and Functional Medicine.
She is originally Australian, but has been living and working in the UK since 2004, Is married to an American and has two daughters.
Robyn shares her own health story, hear how she was sick for 19 years before she reclaimed her health and went on to help others do the same.In this episode we cover motherhood and working, coeliac disease, what the eff even is Functional Medicine, inflammatory responses, Chronic Fatigue syndrome, migraines, sinus infections, fatigue, weight, eczema, chest infections, anaemia and Vitamin D deficiency.
Stay tuned until the end to hear the amazing story of Zoe!
You can find out more about Robyn on her website here.
Robyn is also active on Instagram.
If you have a passion for wellness and want to help others and would love to start your own business why not think about becoming a Primalista – a Primal Alternative Producer.Find out more here.
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PAP 37: Laura Jean – Eating with awareness, trusting our bodies and getting ‘less crazy’ when it comes to food

Vote for Helen to win Ausmumpreneur Making a Difference Award.To vote for Helen click this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AUSMUM18 head to the Making a Difference Award and scroll to find #41 Helen Marshall.
Laura Jean is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with 15 years experience who focuses on the ‘whys’ of eating and how you can connect to your body to guide your interaction with food. She is passionate about helping women develop a healthier relationship with food and enjoy every eating experience. Laura helps women to ditch diets and be ‘less crazy’ around food. She empowers you to reclaim your inbuilt ability to interact with food and become the expert in your own food journey. Laura works with individuals, families and workplaces to promote mindful connected eating.
Watch the YouTube version of this interview here.
Website: http://www.eatwithawareness.com
Facebook: facebook.com/EatWithAwareness
This show us brought to you by Better Me Tea. BetterMe tea created by Naturopath Lynda’s intense interest in bowel movements, is an all organic, delicious tea designed to promote improved gut health and digestion – assisting those who struggle with constipation and sluggish bowel movements to go to the bathroom with ease.  Buy online here.
The Primal Alternative Online Shop is OPEN and you can buy our grain free range of breads, pizzas, cookies and gellies here: www.primalalternative.com/shop 
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PAP 36: Kylie Penn – The Happy Gut, Fermenting & Wellness

Kylie is founder and owner at The Happy Gut. Located on the south coast of NSW, Kylie teaches people about gut health, fermenting and general wellness. Kylie is a registered nurse with a master’s degree, a functional nutrition coach and is currently completing her GAPS practitioner training. Kylie hosts educational and practical workshops on the south coast and is passionate about making change within her local community. Kylie is a keen beekeeper and gardener and marvels at the abundance of nature.’ then pop the trip sentence on the back of that Only 4 weeks short of a 3 months touring adventure with the family, watch out for her blog ‘A Gutsy adventure’ detailing tips and tricks for maintaining your gut health while on the road. Find her here: www.thehappygut.com.au
Check out a video of this podcast here.
Primal Alternative is a grain free food range and we are here to make your whole food journey easier!  Check out our full range of Breads, Pizzas, Cookies & Gellies.
Our delicious products are home made with love – if you have a passion for wellness and would love to become a Primal Alternative Producer then find out more over here.
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PAP 35: Kirsty Wirth – Kultured Wellness, Gut Health & Motherhood

OMGosh everyone has been mentioning THIS woman’s name to me!  Kirsty Wirth this Kultured Wellness that – so I knew I just had to get her on the show.  Kirsty shares her own deeply moving and personal story of healing her own health and that of her Autistic son’s and then how she went on to create a stunningly fantastic business supporting others to do the same.  That is why the whole of Australia is talking about Kirsty Wirth!
But how does she do it?  How does she be a Mum, run and business and not burn out?  She reveals all in this episode along with some brilliant inspiration and tips for you!
Watch this podcast as a video and see the gorgeous Kirsty for yourself.
Kirsty Wirth is a Teacher, Integrative Health Coach and mother of two children, one of which is on the Autism Spectrum. Kirsty has studied a PHD at Monash University, held lecturer and teaching positions at University of South Australia and Monash University and is a passionate outdoor enthusiast.
Her area of interest is in gut health of children on the Autism Spectrum and more specifically, how the correct lifestyle, diet and supplements can positively impact their gut health, immune system, behavior and neurological function.
Drawing on seven years of research in biomedical intervention techniques and applying what she’s learnt in the treatment of her own son, Kirsty now educates others on how to investigate the root cause behind their underlying health conditions and how vital diet, environmental and lifestyle changes can be.
Kirsty is also the founder of Kultured Wellness a company dedicated to providing education, knowledge and products for optimum health and specifically gut health. She is truly passionate about ensuring our next generation reaches their full potential.”
Website – https://kulturedwellness.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/kulturedwellness/
Instagram – @kulturedwellness
Contact – info@kulturedwellness.com
Primal Alternative makes grain free easy with our delicious nutrient dense range of Breads, Pizzas, Cookies & Gellies – we even have starch free and Keto friendly options – check them all out on our online shop here: www.primalalternative.com/shop
If you have a passion for clean living, love baking and would like to run your own home based business in the wellness field – why not find out more about becoming a Primal Alternative Producer – AKA Primalista!  Find out more here: www.primalalternative.com/franchise
JOIN ME FOR A LIVE ROUND OF THRIVE – A 21 DAY CLEAN LIVING JOURNEY STARTING AUGUST 13.
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PAP 34: Maria Zuschmann – The Queen of Stress, soulful success and fun!

Oh boy did I have a heap of fun recording this episode!  I met Dr M at the Wellness Base Camp in Kiama in June and we got along like a house on fire.  I love Maria’s down to earth message which is a combo of her personal experience and her professional knowledge.
What if stress wasn’t a bad thing?
What if we didn’t all need to be getting stressed out about how stressed out we are?
Cor – isn’t that like a big relief??
Maria Zuschmann, Dr M as she is affectionately known, has a passion for helping the community to feel and function better in all aspects of their lives and help them identify and remove interferences that are holding them back from their goals.
Dr M speaks and teaches with humour, warmth and realness whilst having the amazing ability to make what may seem complex into easy and simple action steps to help you take your life to the next level. She has been in the Health and Wellness industry for over 20 years.
Outside of her hands on work in her Chiropractic practice she is a sort after speaker and has facilitated 100s of wellness workshops over the last 14 years.
She has mentored other business owners from around Australia and is an award winning Business Woman. Dr M is Chiropractor, Speaker, Podcaster, Personal Performance Coach, Director of Inner Edge Wellness in Shellharbour, NSW.
Pretty cool hey?  You are going to love Dr M’s actionable takeaways in this episode.  Let us know what you got from this show in the comments.
Find out more about Dr M here.
Primal Alternative have made grain free even easier with our new online shop!  Check it out!  You can now buy our delicious nutrient dense range of Breads, Pizza Bases, Cookies and Gellies and get them home delivered wahoo!
We are a national network of local producers, so, if you have a passion for clean living, love to bake and would like to have your own home based business – find out more here: www.primalalternative.com/franchise 
JOIN ME FOR A LIVE ROUND OF THRIVE – A 21 DAY CLEAN LIVING JOURNEY STARTING AUGUST 13.
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PAP 33: SHARON FLYNN – THE FERMENTARY, GUT HEALTH & DELICIOUSNESS

If you are into gut health, insist on delicious food or have dreams of expanding or starting a food business, doing what you love – you are in the right place!
Sharon Flynn is the CEO & Founder of The Fermentary an artisanal food business bringing us fermented vegetables and water kefir.  Sharon is author of the book Ferment For Good – a really down to earth and practical guide of how to ferment yourself from home.
Sharon hosts Demos, Workshops and Events all of which you can find on her website: www.thefermentary.com.au
Find The Fermentary on Instagram & Facebook and be sure to join Fermies – Sharon’s new Facebook Group.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a Primal Alternative Producer please head to my website or check out my next demo.  Hang out with me in Potential Primalista Facebook Group.
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PAP 32: GLEN LOMMAN & STACEY KIRSCH: ADELAIDE PALEO GROUP, MINDSET & TRANSFORMATION

In this episode I am joined by two Adelaide Paleo movers and shakers – Glen Lomman and Stacey Kirsch.
You will love the healing journeys that this duo (not couple though!) have experienced, we talk about IVF, obesity, fibromyalgia, pain, dissatisfying careers, boozey lifestyles – something in there that you can all relate too!
Learn how Stacey and Glen have reclaimed their health and gone on to create exceptional lives – but it wasn’t easy!
Glen & Stacey admin the Adelaide Paleo Group which is a great support no dogma style tribe – check it out and both run their own wellness businesses and you can work with them!
You are going to love this episode!
Here are the links mentioned in the show:
https://adelaide-paleo.com
facebook.com/adelaidepaleo
facebook.com/groupps/adelaidepaleo
wildoriginsmovementnutrition.com
https://bpmholisticwellness.wordpress.com
facebook.com/bpmholistcwellness 
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PAP 31: EMMA GALLOWAY – MY DARLING LEMON THYME, BLOGGING & INSTAFAME

Emma Galloway is the super successful author of the food blog “My Darling Lemon Thyme” -find out why she called her blog that in the episode too – super cute story!
Emma took her knowledge as a Chef to navigate her sudden gluten-free lifestyle and even then found the transition really hard.  So, if you are finding it hard to make changes – congratulations, you are normal!
Emma started her blog way back eight years ago when there weren’t as many food blogs and wow sister girlfriend –  did she make a success of it!
Emm has published two books with Harper Collins, been featured on SBS and Oprah, has a Facebook following of over 21,000 and an Instagram following of over 71,500!
Not bad hey?
So if you are looking for actionable tips to improve your health or if you are an aspiring foodie on a mission to create a successful food business, blog or cookbook – tune in for fabulous down to earth, keeping it real tips from this amazing woman!
Check out Emm’s website here: http://www.mydarlinglemonthyme.com/
Or follow her on Instagram and Facebook – I bet you are already!
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If you have a passion for clean living, love to bake and would LOVE to be the boss of your own successful food business – why not take a look into becoming a Primalista?
A Primalista is a producer of the Grain Free Primal Alternative Range.
We are a national network of local producers – think sisterhood!
Step into this ‘done for you’ business model and start doing what you love today!
Find out more about this opportunity, plus check out our full range and stockist list at www.primalalternative.com
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Come and meet me, find out all about the Primalista Baking Franchise, see a baking demo & sample our delicious range!
Join me for a LIVE DEMO:
Sydney Thursday 31st May 6:30pm-8:00pm 
Canberra Sunday 3rd June 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Places are limited so book your spot here.
Tickets are $15 per person.
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Can’t make the Live Demo?  Join me for an Online Demo from the comfort of your own home, enter your email here to get news of the next one.
Thanks for being here!  I am so grateful!
If you enjoy this show please leave me a 5 star review on iTunes so this little podcast can reach more women and help them reclaim their health!
Join in the conversation in the Primal Alternative Community on Facebook.
Find out more about the Primalista [ad]venture and hang out with me in Potential Primalistas Facebook Group.
Love, H xx
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PAP 30: EMMA TURTON – HOW TO BE YOUR OWN MEDICAL INTUITIVE, CLEAN EATING & HIGH VIBING

We are all here to become experts in ourselves – well what if you could lift that level of expertise up a notch?  What if you could become your own Medical Intuitive?  What if you could listen to and understand the messages behind the symptoms of your chronic health issues?  What if you could experience a health breakthrough, not just through diet and lifestyle, but by examining thought patterns or upper limiting beliefs?
Well now you can!
Emma Turton is a Medical Intuitive. She is one of a rare breed: both a science geek and an intuitive badass. Combining an extensive scientific background in health with a powerful non-local intuitive connection, Emma elevates her clients to overcome life’s obstacles with ease so they can access the deep connection with their soul that is their birthright. 
 
Whilst working as a Physiotherapist, Nutritionist and University Lecturer, Emma realised that she was accessing her clients’ bigger picture with her innate intuitive abilities. In doing so she uncovered a ground-breaking approach to health that is set to change the global paradigm for disease management. 
 
Emma views health as a tool for awakening consciousness, and her many clients’ success stories speak volumes about how well this approach works. Emma’s own journey from chronic health crisis to totally healed was what put the fire in her belly about deepening into the meaning behind our symptoms and the intuitive guidance encoded in our physiology. 
 
Currently writing a book that will change the way we view our bodies, Emma is a sought-after intuitive guide, body-to-soul translator and educational speaker. 
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It’s DEMO TASTIC here at Primal Alternative HQ! I am presenting a Demo TODAY in the Potential Primalistas Facebook Group so come and catch it there, but be quick as the bonuses go quick!
Sydney Demo: Thursday 31st May at 6:30pm in Kellyville.
Canberra Demo: Sunday 3rd June at 2pm in Cook.
Both events by ticket only, places are limited.  Book your ticket here, select your timezone, then select the relevant date.
Hang out with me and other Primalistas at the Kiama Wellness Base Camp on June 2nd, get your 2:1 pass here!
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PAP 29: FIONA DOUGLAS – THE HEALTHY SPIN, THERMOMIX & NOURISHING FOOD

In this episode I am joined by Fiona Douglas – founder of The Healthy Spin –  helping you to put a little bit of health into every day.  Fiona is a recipe developer, blogger and cooking class teacher who has a desire to inspire people to cook nourishing food.
It’s exciting times for Fiona who is putting the finishing touches to her cookbook (wahoo) and her new website the Healthy Spin.  Fiona is Perth based and is a Thermomix Consultant.
Get stuck into this episode to hear Fiona’s story and for actionable tips to help you put a little bit of health into every day in a doable and sustainable way.
You can get in touch with Fiona via her Facebook Page here.
Primal Pals – I AM COMING TO KIAMA, SYDNEY AND CANBERRA!
Join me for a LIVE demo in Canberra (location TBC) on Sunday 3rd June at 2pm – to book your spot, to try all of the Primal Alternative range and to find out all about the Primalista Baking Franchise – just email me!
Get your 1:2 pass for the Kiama Wellness Base Camp here.
Can’t make the live events?  Don’t get FOMO!  Join me for an online demo on Friday 4th May.  Get the link to join and replay here.
Demo Dates for Sydney soon to be confirmed – so watch this space!
Thanks for being here!
Love, H xx
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