The Mindful Foodie
by Spray-Free Farmacy
Hungry for a better world? Join Kristen Ottaway, founder of Brisbane-based organic food delivery service Spray-Free Farmacy, as she uncovers the truth about what's really on our plates. Through interviews with passionate farmers, food makers, health experts, and individuals who have experienced remarkable health transformations, Kristen dives into the realm of conscious eating choices, nurturing practices, and actionable sustainability tips. The Mindful Foodie Podcast is here to help you nourish your body, mind, and the planet!https://sprayfreefarmacy.com/
Episodes
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Sourdough, Soil and the Secrets of Good Bread
In this episode Kristen chats to Tanya Krikke, our own sourdough baker from Indie Bakehouse in Woolloongabba, Brisbane. Tanya mades beautiful, organic breads and baked goods and is a wealth of information on food as medicine. TOPICS COVERED: What’s happened to bread - how it’s not at all what it...
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Inspiring Kids to Cook (and Clean!) with Hearty Little Kitchen
In this episode Kristen chats to Emma Swan from Hearty Little Kitchen. Emma is a Primary School Teacher and a passionate foodie who loves to inspire adults and children to get in the kitchen and develop a positive relationship with food. TOPICS COVERED: 🍽️What it was like for Emma growing up in…
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Age Better, Move Smarter: Secrets to Thriving in Midlife with Leonie Tilley
In this episode Kristen chats to Leonie Tilley from Long Live You Fitness. Leonie is a Movement Coach who incorporates elements of Lymphatic and vagus nerve stimulation into her sessions. She’s also a Pranic Healer and loves to help women get better with age. At 52, Leonie is a walking testament…
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Healing from the Inside Out: Kristan Kershaw on Mineral Deficiency and Health
In this episode, Kristen chats to Kristan Kershaw, Root Cause Consultant and mum of three who’s been on a mission to heal her kids (and others) from severe mineral deficiency. Kristan has achieved incredible results by making simple changes to her family’s diet and their intake of minerals like...
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Additives Uncovered: Joanne Ling’s Guide to Clean Living
In this episode Kristen chats to Joanne Ling from Additive Free Lifestyle. Jo and her sister Tracy are on a mission to educate and inspire people to improve their health by removing additives and preservatives. Since 2013 they have contributed to improving the lives of thousands of people through...
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Fermented & Nourished: Georgie Woods on Building Giddy Citizen
In this episode Kristen chats to Georgie Woods, Founder of fermented food brand Giddy Citizen. Georgie is passionate about gut health, making healthy choices and running marathons! She has created an amazing brand that is truly nourishing and packed with goodness. TOPICS COVERED: 🍹How Georgie...
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Nutrient Decline: The Hidden Crisis in Our Food System
In this episode Kristen explores some alarming stats about the declining nutrient density of our food. Did you know studies have shown the nutrient density of a wide range of fruits and vegetables has declined by up to 50% in the last 50 to 70 years? Is it any wonder people are so unwell? TOPICS...
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Menopause Made Magnificent: Nat Evans’ Tips for a Thriving Transition
In this episode Kristen chats to Nat Evans, Brisbane Women’s Health & Fitness Coach. Nat specialises in helping women navigate the transition to menopause in a way that creates optimum health and wellbeing. She believes this can be the most exciting phase of life (in fact at 53 she’s experiencing...
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From Gluten-Free Journey to Granola Business: Janessa Rutter’s Story
In this episode Kristen chats to Janessa Rutter, Brisbane mum and Founder of Bask & Co Granola. Janessa shares her journey from removing gluten from her diet, creating her own gluten-free recipes, stumbling onto her delicious granola recipe and turning it into an incredible food business. TOPICS...
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Are Additives Dangerous? How Australia’s Food Standards Compare to the US
In this episode Kristen shares some insights about additives in packaged foods in Australia vs the US. Did you know that many additives approved for use in Australia are banned in other countries? Many of these additives have been shown to cause adverse reactions like hyperactivity, asthma,...
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Echo Valley Farm: Transforming Land, Life, and Food with Regenerative Farming
In this episode Kristen chats to Randall and Juanita Breen, first generation regenerative farmers from Echo Valley Farm in Goomburra (2 hours south west of Brisbane). The Breens produce top quality nutrient dense eggs and meat in a way that’s in accordance with their “4 Goods - Good for the…
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The Power of Plants: Cassie Hower on Herbal Medicine and Mindful Living
In this episode, Kristen chats with Cassie Hower from Plants + Passion. Cassie is a Herbalist, Flower Essence Practitioner and Plant Medicine Maker who lives on a regenerative farm in Samford Valley. Cassie is passionate about the power of herbs to heal the body and discusses her own journey in...
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The Truth Behind Our Food: Kristen’s Journey from IBS to Healing
In this episode Kristen shares why she started this podcast and how learning the truth about what’s really happening in our food system inspired her to change her diet and heal from chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Kristen’s mission is to inspire others to have a deeper connection to the...
About this show
Hungry for a better world? Join Kristen Ottaway, founder of Brisbane-based organic food delivery service Spray-Free Farmacy, as she uncovers the truth about what's really on our plates. Through interviews with passionate farmers, food makers, health experts, and individuals who have experienced remarkable health transformations, Kristen dives into the realm of conscious eating choices, nurturing practices, and actionable sustainability tips. The Mindful Foodie Podcast is here to help you nourish your body, mind, and the planet!https://sprayfreefarmacy.com/
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Spray-Free Farmacy