About this show:
Have you experienced eco anxiety? Worry about topsoil? About extinctions? About everything ‘going on’ in the world?
Welcome to an hour of Eco-Optimism with my guest, author and ecologist of 30 years, Simon Mustoe, where we unpack stories to restore your faith in what’s possible.
What if I told you that right now, beneath the surface of our daily lives, a monumentally positive shift in our relationship with Earth is taking place? It’s invisible to many, but it’s real, and it’s powerful. In this show, we’ll explore how reconnecting with nature isn’t just good for the planet – it’s the key to our own happiness and well-being.
From backyard wildlife conservation to lessons from eels and blue gropers, we’ll uncover the surprising ways that working in harmony with our beautiful world can solve global crises and even reduce our cost of living.
If you’re ready to flip the script a little and discover how not just to survive, but thrive in the next 100 years by learning some fascinating lessons from nature, this is an hour you will not want to miss.
Enjoy the show – share it with an anxious friend who needs a dose of optimism and wonder.
Alexx Stuart
Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement
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Instagram: @wildiaries
Simon’s website: https://www.wildiaries.com/
Book: https://bit.ly/3RkiziA
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About Simon Mustoe
Simon Mustoe is an ecologist, artist, expedition leader and naturalist with a passion for connecting humans with the natural world. He has worked with some of the world’s leading conservation, wildlife and ecology organisations. He lives in Melbourne where he manages biodiversity and socio-ecological projects for nature restoration, alongside his ecologically focused nature expedition company. His first book, ‘Wildlife in the Balance’, received critical acclaim from the likes of Joanna Lumley and Ian Redmond. His second book ‘How to Survive the Next 100 Years: Lessons from Nature’ is out 1 May 2025. Simon unlocks the power of mankind’s relationship with animals and nature, by sharing his perspective that there is hope and that we are already on our way to rebuilding a healthy, habitable planet.
Thank you to this month’s sponsors for partnering with our show and helping you make your swaps with their special offer:
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My picks?
- We absolutely LOVE the sweet dreams lightbulbs for our bedside tables and living room lamp shades.
I never leave home (and use at home too) without my blackout sleep mask and blue-blocking red glasses. I don’t care what anyone thinks I look like, I’m the smart one, is my view! 😉 - We also love the portable reading light which we travel with to avoid using hotel/friends’ bedside lights when away
- The nightlights you can use for hallways or a nursery room to avoid having to switch on lights – sensor-activated. Super clever and practical!
- The phone screen cover to avoid eye strain and excessive blue light because let’s face it: Phones!
- The red light panel. Daniel leant me one very gratefully when I broke my foot a couple of years ago and I used it religiously and was back to gentle walking and tennis within 4 weeks. Was it jsut the red light? No. Diet, rest, supplements all helped no doubt too, but the research is pretty amazing!
There are a few ideas to get you going if you need somewhere to start.
Alexx x
About Pure Earth:
One of our current podcast partners, Pure Earth, quite possibly ticks every low tox box for those who prioritise local made/owned. I only came across this range earlier this year and Gabriela, the founder, is such a good human!
Here’s what you get behind their luxurious, pure formulations that don’t cost the earth:
**Small batch, Australia-made in a 6 Star Eco-certified facility, embodying their deep commitment to local craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.
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I hope you love exploring the range – let me know how you go! 20% off site-wide (excluding special packs/bundles) goes a long way to making a few extra swaps or stock ups.
Alexx x
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Title show track, by LIOR.
Love the podcast music? You will hear excerpts from Lior’s track “Caught Up” – go check it out on iTunes or Spotify if you want to hear the whole song or album, Scattered Reflections. Co-written with Cameron Deyell, it’s a great song and I love the reflective energy of it – perfect for the show, right? Enjoy. Lior is always touring, so do check out his website. It is wonderful to hear him sing live, trust me.
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