Today we're deviating from the usual content we have on The Deep. But there's an important reason. I'm really concerned with how much toxins and microplastics are invading our everyday lives, and the impact this is having on our health. I want to know how we can minimise our exposure but I'm also a realist. We all have busy lives, kids, budgets, cravings. We're not perfect. So I spoke to Alixx Stuart from Low Tox Life about some of the small changes we can make that will have the biggest impact. 

Listen at the end of the interview for a chance to win a book bundle from Alixx.

Products mentioned in this interview:

• Dehumidifiers & Air Filters - 10% off with code LOWTOXLIFE for anyone who wants to get on the humidity front foot at home. www.ausclimate.com.au
• Best priced great quality water filter option - WatersCo Mini Waterman or Jug
• Prettiest great quality water filter option - Earthtank
• Podcast https://www.lowtoxlife.com/podcast/ (from there you can also click on the Podcast directory by topic bar, to find all the podcasts on the area of low tox living you're working on right now - food, kids, environment, personal health, mind etc.
• Socials Insta @lowtoxlife + Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lowtoxlife
• Fussy Eating Bundle - Turn fussy eating around for all ages!
• My books, personally signed + bunch of low tox shopping links + resources

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Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

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This is perhaps one of the saddest episodes we've ever done on The Deep. Sophia has experienced far more than her share of grief and trauma. It's completely unjust. But Sophia still has poise and gratitude and she is such a ray of light.

Content warning: This episode discusses the death of a young child.

Follow Sophia on Instragram @sophiaperera

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Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

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The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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We are addicted to being busy. We wear stress like a badge of honour. Let's want to turn the tables on that today. Let's slow down, look after our minds and bodies and change our way of thinking. Sharon is a mentor for stress and she is going to share her most valuable bio hacks to reduce stress and reconnect.

Follow Sharon on Instagram @sharonkolkk and Facebook @Sharonkolkka

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Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

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The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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This is the 3rd and final part of our series on Gloriavale. If you want to hear Faithful's story go back and listen to part 1 and 2. Today we're going to discuss all things integration. After being born into a religious cult, what is it like to go to the supermarket, a public pool, a new church? How do you make friends? This is eye opening. I hope you enjoy it.

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Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

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The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Welcome to part 2 of my interview with Faithful. Where we left off, he was plotting his escape with his wife and 7 children. Today we learn how that all went down and how they began to integrate into the modern world.

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Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

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The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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This is all about the Gloriavale cult, which started in New Zealand in 1969 and is still in operation today. Faithful, yes that is his real name, was born into the cult. In this episode he shares all about what life was like growing up in that community, what school was like, and please note this episode does discuss some of the sexual abuse that occurred.

Content warning: This episode discusses child sexual abuse. Support resources are linked below.

• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Blue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.au
• Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or [email protected]

Join the community and go 'deeper' with Zoe by subscribing at apple.co/thedeep to gain access to exclusive bonus episodes, early access and ad free listening to regular episodes and extra juicy content from Zoe.

Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

The Deep is a place for you. If you love it please subscribe and leave us a rating or comment if that tickles your fancy.

The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Chloe Quayle is a proud Malyangapa, Barkindji woman, a talented artist and rapper and a respected member in her community. But 3 years ago things were wildly different. Chloe had been in and out of the system since she was 14 but this time Chloe turned herself in. She was pregnant and she was going to give birth in prison. This is a brutal story of a mother's love, the day that changed it all and how she is now thriving by overcoming the hardest moments of her life.

Content warning: this episode deals with drug and alcohol abuse. For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs, call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline 1800 250 015.

Please support Sisters Inside.

Follow Chloe on Instagram: @barkaa__ and listen to her music on Spotify.

Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Audio Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Sound and Music
• AJ Davis - Comms Manager

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We’ve all heard of swingers right? What do they actually do? Who are they? My immediate thought is of the cliché - keys in the bowl middle-aged couples now empty nesters, looking for something to enhance the next stage of life. But is this cliché true? What are the rules, what are the boundaries and what’s the reality of being a swinger?

Follow Jess and Lawrence on Instagram @oursecretspot and visit their website oursecretspot.com.au.

Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• AJ Davis - Comms Manager

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

The Deep is a place for you. If you love it please subscribe and leave us a rating or comment if that tickles your fancy.

The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Could you imagine being imprisoned for 12 years for a crime you didn't commit? How would you survive that, how would you survive solitary confinement, survive the other prisoners, survive the injustice? Today I get to speak to Raphael Rowe who did survive. In fact he has gone on to be a great journalist and the host of "Inside the worlds toughest prisons" on Netflix.

Content warning: this episode references violence and suicide. If you feel triggered or need someone to talk to contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Follow Raphael below:

• Website - www.raphael-rowe.com
• Podcast - www.facebook.com/RaphaelRowePodcast
• Book - www.facebook.com/NotoriousbyRaphaelRowe
• Instagram - @areporter
• Twitter - twitter.com/areporter

Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• AJ Davis - Comms Manager

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

The Deep is a place for you. If you love it please subscribe and leave us a rating or comment if that tickles your fancy.

The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Danielle is a paediatric intensive care nurse. That means she cares for children and their families at their worst point. Children who are sick, children who are abused, children who are dying. I think anyone who's able to take on this role deserves a medal. Danielle has seen the worst things children go through and still gets up every day to do it again.

Content warning: This episode discusses child abuse and child sexual abuse. Support resources are linked below.

• Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800.
• Act For Kids to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect www.actforkids.com.au
• Blue Knot Foundation for female adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1300 657380 or www.blueknot.org.au
• Samsn for male adult survivors of child sexual abuse. 1800 472676 or [email protected]

Join the community and go 'deeper' with Zoe by subscribing at apple.co/thedeep to gain access to exclusive bonus episodes, early access and ad free listening to regular episodes and extra juicy content from Zoe.

Credits:

• Joanne Helder - Producer
• Caleb Jacobs - Music
• Tash Todd-Williams, Word of Mouth Digital - Digital Strategic Partner

Please DM us your thoughts and burning questions to @whatsthedeep or head to zoemarshall.com/thedeep.

The Deep is a place for you. If you love it please subscribe and leave us a rating or comment if that tickles your fancy.

The Deep acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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