About this show:
If you want more brain space and less pressure in your day, this Low Tox Life episode is for you.
I am joined by author Jodi Wilson, who wrote her new book “A Brain That Breathes” after years of writing, parenting, and pushing through burnout. Jodi noticed something big – modern life asks too much from our brains. We are always reachable, always scrolling, and always deciding. No wonder we feel foggy, edgy, and done.
Jodi shares a powerful idea: we do not always need more tools or more “self-care and it definitely does not need to ‘cost us more’ to practise it.” We often need subtraction. She calls it breathing space – small moments of downtime that help your nervous system settle and help your brain declutter.
You will hear about “soft fascination,” a science-backed reset that happens when your attention is gently held by simple things – a walk without headphones, the ocean, trees, clouds, shower water, or bubbles in the sink. In these moments, your brain gets space to sort thoughts, ease stress, and untangle stuck ideas. Jodi also shares easy ways to protect your mornings, create a calmer evening routine, and use a deep sigh as a fast reset.
This is not about fixing yourself. It is about coming home to what you need today – and choosing what is enough.
I hope you love it as much as I love that this is out in the world for you,
Alexx Stuart
Founder of Low Tox Life and the Low Tox movement
Join me on Insta @lowtoxlife
Fancy a few more podcasts we’ve done over the years, related to this one?
- Show #367 Burn Out and Powering Life Differently with Dr Neha Sangwan
- Show #390 Somatics: How to Make your Journey Real and True with Irene Lyon, MSc.
- Show #405 It’s not you, it’s your nervous system: How to tell the difference with Jessica Maguire
- Show #464. Too busy or scared to feel everything? Dr Jenn Rapkin explains the health benefits we’re missing and how to reconnect.
Want to learn more about this week’s guest?
Website: Practisingsimplicity.substack.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/practisingsimplicity
Book: https://bit.ly/4r7j4fU
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About Jodi Wilson
Jodi Wilson is a bestselling author, health journalist and postpartum doula. Her work has been published in the Guardian and ABC and she writes two weeklu newsletters on substack. She lives in Lutruwita/Tasmania with her partner and their four children.
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About Edible Beauty
Edible Beauty, an Australia-founded & made, naturopath-designed range that has been a fave in recent years. 3 of their products make my ‘I don’t run out of stock’ skincare list: Their new Stem Cell Concentrate, the Exotic Goddess Serum and The Fruit Enzyme Peel – Honestly you must try it – it’s like your face gets a dip in a rejuvenation clinic (that I’ve never been too of course, but it’s how it feels that it might be like!) I’m a big fan of their excellent sunscreen, now in both 100g and 200g sizes, which passes all independent testing and can be trusted for its SPF50! Other notables are their ‘core 4 simple skincare routine, the dessert lime microexfoliant & the Cacao moisturiser if you have dry skin or the Native Collagen Boost… enjoy exploring the range. There’s definitely no skimping on performance here while being truly good food for your skin!
Alexx x
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About Jules Clancy
Dreading the thought of endless meals and boring repeats this year? Wanting more energy and vitality from your kitchen efforts? Jules Clancy is here to help. I’ve met a lot of people since starting Low Tox Life as a blog in 2009 and in the very early years I met Jules Clancy founder of The Stonesoup and teacher of cooking classes for 15+ years. Jules left the ultra processed food industry when the final straw came to shave the cost of a well-loved Aussie chocolate biscuit by 2% by replacing real ingredients with additives. No thanks. Stonesoup was born and you have a chance at 20% off + to invite 2 x friends FREE, for her next program. Imagine were you could be after 20 minutes per week for 6 months, with your skills, variety and vitality from your cooking? Jules is a great teacher. Jump in and check it out before Feb 5th + if you’re a Low Tox Club member, she’ll be joining us for a private masterclass on ‘BIG FLAVOUR’ too!
Alexx x
Website: https://bit.ly/joyfulcook20
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Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/jules_stonesoup/
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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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