In This Episode: Helen Marshall is joined by the wonderful Aurelia from Philosophy of Yum, an inspiring home baker who has turned her passion into a thriving business. Aurelia is a heart-led individual with an authentic love for baking and a deep desire to help others achieve success from their own kitchens. Her journey and teachings are grounded in practical, mindset-based strategies that take you from being a passionate baker to a confident business owner.

What You’ll Learn:

• Aurelia’s Journey: Learn how Aurelia made the leap from hobby baker to full-fledged business owner, and how her passion for creating beautiful, delicious products is matched by her passion for helping others do the same.
• Heart-Led Teaching: Aurelia’s generous free content has helped countless home bakers turn their craft into a stable source of income. Her guidance goes beyond recipes, focusing on mindset shifts and practical strategies to grow your business.
• Practical Tips: Get actionable advice on how to start and scale a home-based baking business, including key considerations like pricing, branding, and attracting the right customers.
• Inspiring Stories: Hear about the success stories of others who have followed Aurelia’s path, overcoming fear and imposter syndrome to build a fulfilling and sustainable baking business.

Why You’ll Love Aurelia: I’ve had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Aurelia, and I just adore her! She’s one of those rare souls who combines incredible knowledge with a truly giving heart. Her passion for baking is contagious, and her desire to help others succeed shines through in everything she does. Whether it’s her paid content or her incredibly generous free resources, Aurelia’s teachings offer a perfect balance of mindset work and actionable steps to help you take that leap from hobbyist to business owner.

Links & Resources:

• Philosophy of Yum: Learn more about Aurelia’s work and discover resources for aspiring home bakers.
• Home Bakery Startup Guide: Check out her comprehensive guide to starting a successful home bakery.
• Follow Aurelia on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and updates.

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In this episode, we dive deep into holistic health and healing with Australian naturopath, herbalist, and nutritionist Lauren Jane. Lauren specializes in helping women heal their digestion, tune into the signals from their bodies, and eat intuitively. Her journey through overcoming her own health challenges is nothing short of inspiring, and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

• Lauren’s Personal Health Journey: Discover how Lauren navigated through IBS and mould toxicity, and the pivotal moments that transformed her approach to health.
• Unpacking the Drivers Behind Health Issues: Learn about the impact of stress, unprocessed trauma, binge eating, and binge drinking on Lauren’s health and how she recognized and addressed these factors.
• The Influence of Psychology and Naturopathy: Lauren shares key strategies and treatments from her background in psychology and naturopathy that significantly impacted her healing journey.
• Understanding Intuitive Eating and Chi Nei Tsang: Explore these powerful practices and how they played a crucial role in Lauren’s recovery, along with the benefits they can offer to others.
• Embracing a Holistic Approach to Wellbeing: Gain practical tips and wisdom on integrating a holistic approach into your life to enhance digestive health and overall wellbeing.

Connect with Lauren Jane:

• Instagram: @laurenjane.naturopath
• Website: Kiyah Wellness
• Gut Health Assessment: Gut Health Assessment
• Free Emotional Eating Survival Guide: Emotional Eating Survival Guide

Questions Explored in This Episode:

1. Personal Health Journey:
   • “Lauren, can you share with us your personal health journey, specifically dealing with IBS and mold toxicity? What were some of the most challenging aspects, and how did you navigate through them?”
2. Recognizing Health Drivers:
   • “You mentioned stress, unprocessed trauma, binge eating, and binge drinking as drivers behind your health issues. How did you come to recognize these factors, and what steps did you take to address and manage them?”
3. Influence of Psychology and Naturopathy:
   • “How did your background in psychology and naturopathy influence your approach to treating yourself? Can you elaborate on some of the key strategies or treatments you discovered during your studies that had the most significant impact on your healing?”
4. Intuitive Eating and Chi Nei Tsang:
   • “Can you explain what intuitive eating and Chi Nei Tsang are, and how they played a role in your recovery? How can these practices benefit others who might be struggling with similar issues?”
5. Holistic Approach to Wellbeing:
   • “You emphasize the necessity and power of a holistic approach to wellbeing. Could you share some wisdom and practical tips on how women can start integrating a holistic approach into their lives to improve their digestive health and overall wellbeing?”

Tune in to this enlightening conversation and learn how to take control of your health journey with the guidance of Lauren Jane.

In this episode of the Primal Alternative Podcast, host Helen Marshall dives into the confusing world of seed oils and the surprising new stance from Whole30 on their consumption. Helen felt unsettled after reading that seed oils, long criticised in many health circles, were now being promoted by Whole30—and knew she had to reach out to trusted expert Cyndi O’Meara to get some clarity.

Cyndi O’Meara, founder of The Nutrition Academy and author of Lab to Table, joins Helen to unravel the complex narratives surrounding seed oils and new developments in the food industry. In this episode, they explore:

• Whole30’s surprising promotion of vegetable oils—what’s behind it?
• The buzz around Zero Acre Oil, a new alternative to conventional seed oils.
• Why Melissa Urban, founder of Whole30, may have distanced herself from Zero Acre Oil.
• CSIRO’s role in the conversation and the rise of synthetic biology—what is it, and why should we care?
• Bill Gates’ latest venture: creating a fat from coal—how does it fit into the bigger picture?
• Cyndi’s guiding philosophies of Vitalism and Historical Perspective, helping us navigate these confusing times with empowerment instead of fear.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been feeling confused or concerned about the food industry’s latest shifts and the reintroduction of products like seed oils into ‘healthy’ diets. Cyndi’s thoughtful insights offer clarity and practical advice on how to stay informed and make the best choices for your health.

Tune in to hear Helen and Cyndi break down these topics and provide empowering strategies to navigate our modern food system with confidence.