Primal Alternative Podcast

PAP 26: LUCY LICHTENSTEIN – ASTHMA, WOMEN’S CIRCLES & RECONNECTING TO OUR TRUE NATURE

Lucy Lichtenstein is a Sydney-based wellness writer, yoga teacher, women’s circle facilitator and podcast host of the Reconnected.me Podcast.
Lucy is also a philosophy geek, writer of conscious poetry, foodie, nature lover, adventurer, ecstatic dancer and mover.
One of the turning points in Lucy’s journey was in 2010 when she was volunteering in communities in Denmark and Malawi and noticed the poor nutrition in both areas she was living. She noticed how much this really affected her, and it was in this realisation that something deep within was sparked that changed the game completely. This sent Lucy down the path of nutrition and health, continuously looking at what humans require to be healthy by living as closely to our natural design as possible in a modern context, according to nature’s way.
I love how Lucy talks about why we should ‘go backwards’ to find our true nature and how nature is not outside us but rather: we are nature.
Lucy talks us through what she ate for lunch and how going grain free CURED HER ASTHMA!
Lucy shares some of her non negotiable lifestyle tricks that keep her centered, grounded and present.
She explains how “connection is hard wired in us” and why holding space with other women in circle creates a safe space, without judgement, where no advice is given can be a beautiful human experience.
You are going to love Lucy’s relaxed voice and calmness!  Enjoy this episode to further explore how health is SO MUCH MORE than just the food we put in out mouths.
Follow Lucy on Instagram and Facebook.
Find out about her Women’s Circles Here.
Tune in to the Reconnected.me podcast.
If you have a passion for clean living, love creating in the kitchen, serving your community, making a difference & connecting with like minded women and feeling part of something – you will love being a Primalista!
A Primalista is a producer of my grain free food range Primal Alternative.  To find out more, check out this short video.
I am hosting an Online Demo on Wednesday 21st March and would love you to come.  Register for a link to the Demo, reminders and a replay here.
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PAP 25: SALLY GRAY – STRESS, AWARENESS & LIFE MASTERY

In today’s episode I chat with Mum, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Gut Healing Specialist, Certified Success Principles Coach, Transformational Mentor & Life Coach, EFT Practitioner, Educator, and Author – Sally Gray!
I love Sally’s wholistic approach to health.  It isn’t all about just the right nutrition as Sally explains, it is all about creating a calm peaceful and relaxed feel to our lives.  Sally shares some great tools and tips to help you get a handle on your negativity bias (it’s a thing, we all have it).
Sally is all about using mindfulness, lifestyle, connection, nature as well as great nutrition to achieve life mastery.  And good news girls, we can have a full schedule and still feel chilled!
Sally has a number of amazing courses that you may be interested in trying out.  For more info on Sally please head to: https://realhealthykids.com/
Register for your free seat at my online SET FOR LIFE Workshop happening on Friday 2nd March at 11am here. http://eepurl.comcZs555
To find out more and to sign up to SET FOR LIFE head here: http://primalalternative.com/set-for-life/
or watch this short video…
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PAP 24: VERITY MANSFIELD – SELF LOVE, AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE AND BEING AN EMPOWERED SINGLE MUM

Verity Mansfield is a transformational coach, mentor and self love advocate.
She is the founder of A Beautiful Truth, which supports women holistically to acknowledge the true beauty within, through coaching, on-line programs and workshops.
As a qualified Counsellor, Life Coach (ICF certified) and Reiki healer, Verity weaves together her knowledge of healing, spiritualism, counselling, coaching (with NLP and Matrix therapy practices) to offer a holistic approach to healing – helping women to transform their lives from the inside out.
With 20 years of exploring the concepts of beauty (including the international fashion industry), self-love and self-transformation, her own life experiences have enabled her to teach other women how to embrace their strengths and live life on their own terms.
Divorced and caring for two young daughters, what seemed like a crisis was actually a beautiful turning point in her life. Gathering all her resources, pouring herself into a journey of self-healing and self-transformation, she created her own path to fulfilment, learning how to empower, transform, and rescue herself.
Verity Mansfield now works in assisting other women through their own journey of self-love and empowerment as they awaken to their own fulfilment. She firmly believes in working towards creating generations of empowered women, to create real change and real beauty in the world.
Links:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheBeautifulWorldofWomen/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abeautifultruth/
Website: http://www.veritymansfield.com/
If you are a Mum with a passion for healthy baking who is looking for a job that fits around the family, why not check out the Primalista Baking Franchise.  I developed it with you in mind! Be your own boss, work the hours that suits YOU and do something for YOU.  Contribute to your community by making it easier for people to choose a grain free life.  Contribute to your lifestyle and family by earning money.  Push yourself to grow and have new experiences.
Do it all with the Primalistas behind you for sisterhood and support and of course mentoring and support every step of the way from me!
Head to www.primalalternative.com to find out more!  Join our national network of local producers!
We are currently on Day 5 of Thrive – A 21 Day Clean Living Journey, but don’t despair you can DIY Thrive anytime you like.  Head here for more info: www.primalalternative.com/thrive
Thanks for being here!!
Love, H xx
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PAP 23: ALEXX STUART – LOW TOX LIFE, MAKING IT EASY & HOW YOU CAN DO IT TOO

When we embark on our health journey it can be quite confronting not to mention overwhelming to realise that the seemingly innocent foods, personal hygiene & cleaning products in our homes can actually be creating an unhealthy toxic load on our bodies.
Alexx Stuart of Low Tox Life tells us about her light bulb moment that occurred in a super market one day and how this dawn of realisation literally ‘hurt her brain’.
Luckily for us, Alexx is a self-confessed nerd, geek and researcher and has done all the hard work for us and put it together in a doable and sustainable way – phew!
In this episode Alexx says it’s OK to feel overwhelmed and duped and explains some simple tips for getting started including JUST ONE THING to get started with and it’s getting rid of products containing phthalates. If you have weight, adrenal, thyroid or other hormonal issues then going Low Tox might be the missing piece in your health picture. And don’t worry – it doesn’t mean you need to re mortgage your house or never go out again!
In this jam packed awesome episode we cover heaps of ‘need to know’ info including information about fertility, cosmetics, scented candles, mould, food, personal hygiene, cleaning and of course we get to find out with Alexx had for breakfast and her stance on alcohol, wine and chocolate.
Be as cool as my Mam and try Alexx’s Go Low Tox Course for yourself, next one starts in February. For sign up and information about Alexx ’s Real Food Rockstar & Pre Conception Ninja Courses head to www.lowtoxlife.com
If you love healthy baking and want to make a difference in your community by creating a home business doing something that you love, then why not think about becoming a Primal Alternative Producer (aka Primalista!). Primal Alternative is a food range of grain free alternatives to the foods we love including Fruit Toast, Summer/Winter Bread, Choc Chip Cookies, Pizza Bases & Gellies. Become part of our national network of local producers by becoming a Primalista. For details of this trailblazing small business franchise and to find your nearest stockist please head to www.primalalternative.com
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PAP 22: FOUAD KASSAB – QUIRKY COOKING, GRASSROOT CHANGE & THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

Today I am thrilled to be joined by food blogger, ex Restaurateur, co-author of the Life Changing Foods Cookbook and all-around funny and cool dude Fouad Kassab!
I met Fouad and Jo earlier in the year at a Cooking Class in Perth, if you get to go see these guys in action – do it.  Jo & Fouad walks their talk and are passionate and sincerely care about their tribe.
An example of how gracious Fouad is: we originally did this interview last week and due to a technical glitch – I didn’t record it!!  So, here we are for take two!!  A totally different chat than the last one, but just as unmissable!
In this interview, Fouad shares his story of his youth in war-torn Lebanon where the middle east meets the Mediterranean when it comes to food – sensational!  Fouad tells us how international aid brought industrial seed oils and refined foods such as spam (yuck) into his diet and how he developed obesity, chronic ear infections, acne and eczema as a result.
Fouad’s message turns away from scarcity, self-hate, immediate change, egoic identity and sickness to abundance, self-love and how a return to health is a daily practice and why it is OK to be ‘work in progress’.  Phew, what a relief!
Fouad shares his tips for foodie entrepreneurial success and tells us how he got to work with the fabulous Jo Whitton and how they bonded over their shared hatred of margarine!
Find Quirky Cooking on Facebook, join their Facebook Quirky Cooking Chat Group and head to www.quirkycooking.com.au to get your hands on the Life-Changing Foods Book and to check upcoming events.
If you share the same values as Fouad and want to follow your bliss, take action, contribute to improving the health of the nation and create a business where you can put your family first then why not check out the Primalista Baking Franchise?
You can become a Producer of the Primal Alternative range and join our national network of local producers – the Primalistas.  The Primalista Baking Franchise is designed for women with a passion for grain-free goodness, who love to create with their Thermomix and who want a sustainable lifestyle business. The Primal Alternative range includes Fruit Toast, Fat & Seedy Bread (less than 1g carbs per slice), Choc Chip Cookies, Gellies, Pizza Bases and Summer & Winter Bread.  Grain-free made easy!
To find out more and to find your local stockist head to www.primalalternative.com
Join Thrive – a 21 day Clean Living Journey here. Use the coupon VALUED to redeem your discount but do it before midnight Jan 21st 2018.
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PAP 21: RAE POWYS – NATUROPATHY, GUT HEALTH & THYROID DISEASE

Today I had the delight of interviewing a hero in my health journey -my very own Naturopath Rae Powys. It was so exciting, as, whilst Rae know all about me, I know nothing about Rae! Today Rae reveals her sugar burning athletic life pre-paleo, talks about her autoimmune thyroid condition and shares heaps of must know info about gut health.
I love Rae’s approach as it’s all about not taking yourself too seriously and she gives wine chocolate and coffee the thumbs up!
Rae is also advising Naturopath to The Healthy Chef, Teresa Cutter.
You can work with Rae here www.raepowys.com.au
If you would like to give a primal lifestyle a try why not sign up for the next 21 Day Challenge?
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PAP 20: SUE JOY – FATTY LIVER DISEASE, HASHIMOTOS & THE JOYFUL TABLE

On the show today I am joined by one of the most loved and cheerful Paleo gurus I know – Sue Joy!  If you want to paleo-fy your favourite recipe then Sue Joy has it done for you in her amazingly delicious, easy, practical and family friendly book The JOYful Table.
Sue battled with Chronic Fatty Liver Disease, an Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (Hashimotos), Arthritis and digestive issues for many years. She decided to conduct her own research on what food choices could help her conditions. Enter PALEO! Sue lives in Perth, Western Australia with her husband of over 43 years. Sue is the author of The JOYful Table cookbook.
Sue tells us her personal story and tells about the changes she made to reclaim her health and how she went on to publish a cook book.  A must listen episode if you are here to reclaim your health, love cooking and are inspired by people who follow their heart – so, that’s all of us right??
To find out more about our gorgeous Sue, to find Sue’s recipes and to purchase her fab book please check out her website http://susanjoyfultable.com/ or follow her on Facebook & Instgram or check out her on 98.5 Sonshine FM
If you love to create in your kitchen and are into clean living, why not consider joining our national network of local producers and become a Primalista?  A Primalista is a franchisee and producer of the Primal Alternative range: Fruit Toast, Summer & Winter Bread, Choc Chip Cookies, Gellies, Pizza Bases and the keto low carb winner Fat & Seedy Bread.  To find out more about the range, our stockists and this unique opportunity please head to www.primalalternative.com
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PAP 19: STEPH GAUDREAU – STUPID EASY PALEO, INNER BADASS & BEING HARDER TO KILL

Ages ago, my good friend Melissa Palmer shared a link to these awesome Paleo Tortilla Wraps and introduced me to the world of Steph Gaudreau and Stupid Easy Paleo.
Steph is a refreshing breath of fresh air, she does things heaps differently than most.
Steph Gaudreau helps people unleash their inner badasses so they can change the world.
Steph combines a formal education in biology / human physiology (BS Biology—Human Physiology), 12 years of science teaching experience (MA—Education and National Board Certification), holistic nutrition training (Certified Holistic Nutrition Practitioner), and an unabashed love of tasty Paleo food (human with taste buds) on her blog, Stupid Easy Paleo.
Steph’s mission is to provide the most kickass, inspirational strategies for building a stronger body, mind, and spirit.
She wrote the best-seller The Paleo Athlete: A Beginner’s Guide to Real Food for Performance in 2014, and her award-winning book, The Performance Paleo Cookbook: Recipes for Eating Better, Getting Stronger & Gaining the Competitive Edge (Page Street Publishing, 2015).
Steph has a chart-topping podcast, Harder to Kill Radio, where she talks all things fitness, nutrition and mindset about how to build unbreakable humans, and she’s the creator of the wildly popular Women’s Strength Summit.
In addition, Steph’s an international speaker on the subjects of nutrition and strength training, giving talks at PaleoFX, AHS, and AHS New Zealand. Steph’s been recognized in the media by publications such as Outside Magazine, Triathlete and SELF, has appeared on ESPN Radio, and her blog was named by Greatist as one of its 15 Must-Read Health and Happiness blogs of 2016.
She lives in San Diego with the loves of her life, her Scottish husband Z and her cat Ellie. When she’s not lifting heavy stuff, you can find her tending to her beehive, standing on the dining room table to get the perfect food photo shot, and reading nerdy science books.
Steph truly is a Paleo Rock star and I am humbled and honoured to have her on the Primal Alternative Podcast!
Steph’s BooksThe Performance Paleo Cookbook, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound, Target.com, iBooks and Google PlayThe Paleo Athlete, available as PDF, Kindle and iBook
Steph’s website: www.stupideasypaleo.com
If you have a passion for clean living and love creating delicious recipes like Steph and I – then check out the Primalista Baking Franchise. Become a Primal Alternative Producer and serve you community with home made, nutrient dense Primal Alternatives to the foods we love with Fruit Toast, Summer/Winter Bread, Fat & Seedy Bread, Choc Chip Cookies, Gellies & Pizza Bases.
Head to www.primalalternative.com to find out more.
Thanks for listening!
Love, H xx
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PAP 18: ERIN POWER – EAT SIMPLE, LIBERATION & EFFORTLESSNESS

In this episode Primal Blueprint Guru Erin Power joins me. As well as supporting Primal Health Coaches (like me) in her role working with Mark Sisson, Erin has her own coaching business called EAT SIMPLE.
Erin followed conventional wisdom eating low fat and teaching 16 classes a week and instead of having the body of a Goddess, she was gaining weight – rapidly and becoming pre-diabetic – how on earth did this happen when Erin was doing ‘everything right’?
That’s because everything we thought was right, turned out to be wrong. I love Erin’s clear message around taking the FUSS out of life. Erin is all about effortless health and liberation from fussiness. Bingo!
In this candid chat Erin shares with us why she ate half a chicken for breakfast at 4pm, how the stressful job she hated was seriously contributing to her health crisis (I know so many will relate) and how she lost weight lying on the couch doing nothing – oh yay you wanna hear it now!
As well as awesome health tips, Erin shares mindset nuggets and offers brilliant advice to anyone wanting to launch their own business serving the paleo/primal/ancestral market.
Oh, and check out my psychic skills predicting Erin’s future at the end of the interview.
Don’t miss this one!
Check our Erin’s website here: https://www.eatsimple.ca/
Find Erin on Facebook & Instagram as eatsimple.
If you would like a primal aligned business serving the community and making a difference why not consider becoming a Primalista? A Primalista is a producer of the Primal Alternative grain free range of Breads, Cookies, Gellies & Pizzas. This is an at home business opportunity for you to become part of a national network of local producers. To find out more scoot to www.primalalternative.com
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PAP 17: Jeremy Princi – Holistic Lifestyler, Gut Health & Chiropractic

On today’s show, I interview Jeremy Princi – The Holistic Lifestyler! Jeremy is mates with Pete Evans and was a guest writer for the paleo way program – and used to date Helen Padarin! In this juicy episode, we dive deep into gut health, food, movement, lifestyle, and mindset. We explore fibre and why that’s good and why it might not be a good idea to start off with a poo transplant! I love Jeremy’s doable and sustainable approach to health and I know you are going to love the three (more like fifty!) top takeaways he leaves you, my valued listener with.
Jeremy is a registered Chiropractor with post-graduate training in Sports Chiropractic and International Sports. Jeremy has worked alongside professional athletes both nationally and internationally including the Major League Baseball in America and The West Australian Cricket Association locally. Inspired by Paul Chek’s teachings Jeremy has studied the Holistic Lifestyle Coaching program and completed his level 2 with Paul. Jeremy started his own branding “Holistic Lifestyler” manages a chiropractic clinic as well as consulting with clients nationally via correspondence primarily focusing on restoring the gut microbiota. Jeremy teaches fermenting workshops nationally, has his own line of certified organic & fair wear clothing and is in the process of writing a book on Fermented Foods & Gut health and is about to release his own food based product line which is geared toward gut health. Jeremy has worked as a consultant for many companies including a probiotic cleaning company as the media spokesperson as well as a content writer and guest presenter for Pete Evans Paleo Way Program. Jeremy is involved in speaking engagements on the topic of Gut health, Microbiome & Fermented Foods.
Jeremy’s vision is to re-connect food, farming, fitness & healing into one Holistic model of health that supports, honours & respects Mother Earth.
You can find Jeremy here: http://www.holisticlifestyler.com/
Ido Portal is the movement guru Jeremy talks about.
Zazen water filter discount code is ‘HLCONNECT’ which knocks 15% off, including the shower filters too! www.zazenalkalinewater.com.au
To find out more about the Primalista Baking Franchise, or to find your nearest Primal Alternative Stockist please head to www.primalalternative.com
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PAP 16: Nat White – Primal Living, Personal Growth and Becoming a Primalista

Ahh, today I am so thrilled to be interviewing my then client, now dear friend Nat! Nat and I connected about a year and a half ago when she started her primal journey with me as her coach. Nat experienced amazing transformation as she found clarity, ease of movement in her joints and a major reduction in her anxiety. What’s more – going primal was totally enjoyable and easy to do, in fact the only thing she has been able to ‘stick to’. Having tried all the diets, shakes and quick fixes out there on the market already, Nat knew she was looking for sustainable healthy change and that is what she got.
Nat shares her personal story of tragedy in this episode and offers amazing actionable tips that you can try to deal with any kind of uncomfortable emotions or situation in your life. Nat has dreams to write a book and wants to help support and coach other people going through tragic circumstances and is keen for you to reach out to her at natwhite2005@gmail.com
Nat was one of the first ever Primalistas to join Primal Alternative as a producer of our gluten and grain free food range. In this episode Nat shares her Primalistaing experience with you.
Nat is finishing up as a Primalista at the end of November to pursue her dreams of bringing a children’s meditation into the world and writing her book. One of the reasons Nat became a Primalista was to learn how to run a business and she has certainly done that and much more.
Nat has collaborated with neighbouring Primalista Marisha for a seamless handover, all Primal Alternative Stockists and customers taken care of perfectly! Thanks Nat & Marisha for bringing my visions of a collaborative sisterhood into reality!
Nat thanks for being such an awesome Primalista – I wish you all the very best!!
Check out my free online Primalista Baking Franchise on Wednesday 22nd November at 10am AWST – or get an email with the replay by following this link and entering your email address http://eepurl.com/cZwzj5
Happy listening!!
Love, H xx
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PAP 15: Jules Galloway – Real Food, Adrenal Fatigue & Tired Women

In this episode I am joined by Naturopath, blogger, online course Facilitator and Fellow Wellness Couch Podcaster – Jules Galloway and she is here to ROCK OUR WHOLEFOOD WORLD!
Jules is on a mission to help tired women find their shine again and believe people need to know the truth about real food as so many health problems can be changed with just a few dietary tweaks.
Find out more about Jules and her Adrenal Fatigue Course here: http://julesgalloway.com/
If you would like to create a business from your passion for real food then check out the Primalista Licence.  With the Primalista Licence you can produce the Primal Alternative range for your convenience craving community and help make going grain free, easy!  Our range includes Fruit Toast, Fat & Seedy Bread (just 1g carbs per slice), Pizza Bases, Choc Chip Cookies, Gellies and Summer & Winter Bread.  Yum!  The recipes are easy and replicable and you can totally do this! To find out more head to www.primalalternative.com
To reserve your free spot at my online Primalista Baking Franchise Demo on 22/11 just enter your details here and all of the info will magically appear in your inbox: http://eepurl.com/cZwzj5
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