by Laura | Apr 6, 2018 | Global Environmental Issues, Live Lighter
In this off-the-cuff chat I reflect on my recent expedition to Antarctica and my involvement in the Homeward Bound Program. Podcast: Play In New Window Subscribe in iTunes (also available in Spotify) My experience on board with the 80-odd other women in STEMM was...
by Laura | Mar 15, 2018 | Conscious Business, Global Environmental Issues, Live Lighter
Podcast: Play In New Window Subscribe in iTunes (also available in Spotify) As you may be aware, I’ve spent the past 3 weeks on a ship in Antarctica with 77 other female scientists, all participating in the Homeward Bound program. To say the experience has been life...
by Laura | Mar 6, 2018 | Live Lighter, Sustainable Eating
Gut Health, or more specifically, poor gut health has received much publicity in recent times and for very good reason. Gut bacteria and poor digestion have been linked to many diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, obesity, HIV, auto immune disorders,...
by Laura | Feb 20, 2018 | Global Environmental Issues, Live Lighter
When most people talk about healing the earth, they mention simple acts we can do to minimise out impact. It’s rare to find someone who is prepared to go that extra mile and speak the truth… that minimising our impact isn’t going to cut it. Dr Mahdi Mason is an...
by Laura | Jan 4, 2018 | Eco Mindset, Live Lighter, Zero Waste Home
So many of us grew up with the ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ mantra that’s as ingrained in our psyche as the ‘Slip Slop Slap’ sun protection slogan. But just as ‘Slip Slop Slap’ has moved with the times and been revised to ‘Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide’ I thought the...
by Laura | Nov 7, 2017 | Live Lighter, Sustainable Eating
What is the most sustainable meat? If you choose to eat meat, and you care for the environment and care for your own health, I bet you’ve wondered “what is the best meat to eat”? It’s a question I’m asked a lot, particularly by my Self Sufficiency in the Suburbs...