“The main reason for my email really is to say THANK YOU for your Food As Medicine in person talk back in November 2019! Unfortunately only now have I finished reading your invaluable treasure trove of information (which I’ve been engrossed in) i.e. your workshop booklet. I’ll refer to it often as it contains a wealth of information useful throughout life. I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for this life changing educational resource and such an educational, inspirational and invaluable day! I learnt so much from you and Marieke and really appreciate all of the time and effort you made to make the event so nourishing (in many ways!) I left feeling nourished, renewed, and energised to be surrounded by a beautiful group of like minded women.

At this talk I also signed up to YL (finally! after following your IG for some time). Soon after I re-located to the US and hadn’t taken the opportunity to use the desert mist diffuser or oils. Soon after arriving in the US winter at the start of last year, my daughter (2 years old at the time) became sick with croup for the first time. This propelled me to put the diffuser in her bedroom with Thieves and RC and ever since, I have never looked back! Unfortunately she had a few more croup occurrences last year however, I now feel confident and empowered knowing YL oils help her to recover. She asks for YL oils herself daily and loves the calming effect of Lavender and the warming scent of Thieves as she has her feet rubbed before bedtime and also as she cleans our dining table each morning! I too also love YL and feel empowered by you sharing your knowledge on no-tox living. The Thieves cleaner alone is exceptional and is probably the product I’m most passionate about! If only all homes had this life changing product!!! I’m yet to connect others with YL here in Colorado, USA however, I feel really passionate about doing so to help fellow mums and families switch to this life changing product that is completely safe, smells divine and is so incredibly versatile. I recently started using it in the dishwasher and won’t look back.

I’m a quiet (although fanatic!) fan of yours on IG and want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for your generous spirit in sharing all of your knowledge and wisdom. I have learnt and continue to learn so much from you each and everyday. I see you as a mentor and health coach who tirelessly gives of herself to improve the health and wellbeing of others, yet expecting nothing in return. I love your healthy swaps initiative and think you could add this into your cookbook! Your promotion of the Weston A Price Foundation is also invaluable. I was introduced to the Foundation by Naturopath Anthia Koullorous, although it wasn’t until I came across your IG that I really learnt more about it. Thank you so much for sharing this invaluable educational resource on nutrient dense whole foods. Last year I joined as a member and hope to become involved with their work whilst here in the US.

Thank you for all that you are and all that you do Soulla. I am inspired by the thoughtful way in which you share your health and wellbeing knowledge with the world. You have profoundly changed my life and I’ll feel beyond grateful to you forever for sharing your knowledge on one of the most invaluable gifts there is in life, our health. For as you say, there is nothing more important than that.

I’m sorry for such a long email! I’m conscious that you receive many messages so if you are still reading THANK YOU for making the time.

Soulla, my sincerest and heartfelt Thank you, may your light continue to shine bright!”

“I love how you make healthy food so simple. I am working my way through your food as medicine course and I am loving every minute of it! So excited to get my hands on some chicken livers and make my own cubes to sneak into my kiddies food! Words I never thought would come out of my mouth. Thanks so much and please keep sharing the recipes!”

“The Food as Medicine program is life changing. So much information and easy to implement. Loved it - 2021, where people focus on revolutionising their health. I know I am…”

“Just wanted to thank you for today - hands down the best 3 1/2 hours I’ve invested in the area of nutrition. Today’s material tied it all together for me and is exactly the information I need to be able to fine-tune my diet and take it to the next (optimal) level.

Thanks also again for allowing me to bring my teenage niece along - we spoke about our learnings all the way home. How lucky is she to have exposure to such powerful information as what was presented today at such a young age!! ”

“I had the pleasure of joining the food as medicine webinar recently.  Its been a few weeks out and thanks to the ‘how to manual’ and access  to the complimentary workshops, I am now able to affect gradual changes that will strengthen the entire family from the inside out.

What a power packed day the webinar was. It motivated me and reignited my love of nourishing food. Thank you for moving to this format. I moved  from Rushcutters Bay to the Upper Hunter 18months ago to an off-grid run down property to commence life with my husband and our 5 day old baby. As a mum of an18month and 12 week old, it would have been near impossible to plan a trip to Sydney.

We are rearing our own grass fed animals and trying to grow our own food. It all takes time and energy on top of having young babies. There is so much trial and error. Your webinar has given me so much strength and renewed commitment to living a more sustainable life.

Soulla, your years of hard work, commitment to health and vibrancy and tried and tested recipes have made mum life so much easier. You’ve taken the guess work and stress; out of our meal times. You’re a blessing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. My family and I are so grateful.

Thankfully, much of the information provided confirms how important and beneficial our decisions have been.”

“This talk changed my life! ”

“I can’t wait to do all your workshops !! It was practical information and the idea of changing one thing a week ... best advice ever”

“I loved your Food as Medicine talk the other week and am so grateful to have received all your online cooking workshops as reference guides. It was so refreshing to hear from another like-minded person whom is so passionate about spreading awareness and cooking with real wholefoods. It re-affirmed all that I’m doing in the kitchen for my family’s nourishment. I also picked up some extra tips so I can perfect my bone broth and make it a gelatinous as yours and cooking at lower temperatures to achieve delicious dishes and reduce inflammation.”

“I attended your Food as Medicine zoom workshop last weekend and just want to let you know it was absolutely fantastic. The wealth of information and resources included were extremely beneficial and I will definitely recommend to others. I look forward to doing future workshops with you”

“Thank YOU so much for all you do and share.  I have just finished watching your food as medicine replay from Saturday and am so inspired. I thought I was in the know about health, having followed a pretty clean paleo ish diet for years... but my knowledge as to why has gone next level...you word it all so well, it all makes so much sense and I had too many lightbulb moments to mention. Annnnd don’t get me started on Essential Oils.
Thank you Soulla, you’re a light working rockstar”

“Firstly, let me start by saying thank you from the very bottom of my heart - I sat in on your Food As Medicine webinar last Saturday and since then have watched your Broth cooking workshop and made my very first beef bone broth EVER!!! I can’t believe how far I have come - I remember as a child my mum eating the marrow of the bone and making stock all the time with fish bones, and beef when I was growing up. Although as I grew older into my early 20’s I started eating very poorly and became obsessed with the gym - I over exercised, I took a lot of exercise supplements like protein powders and pre work out every single DAY for about 4 years. I only ate salads and was “scared of fat and carbs” and have suffered extremely low iron levels for about 7 years now, to the point I was borderline anaemic. I BARELY ate any red meat. And it’s funny because I really thought I was eating healthy. But now, 26 years old, I realise how un-healthy I really was and it honestly makes me want to cry just thinking now how much I depleted my body of nutrients.

I truly believe because of all my mistakes and really just me being uneducated and stubborn in my ways, I have grown to live with anxiety and I find myself complaining about my legs hurting, or my back, or my discomfort I feel in my left lung/heart area. I have no idea what it is but I truly think it is linked to my anxiety and probably because I just didn’t give my body the essential nutrients I needed whilst I was still growing into a young adult.

As I write this to you, I truly hope I can change my health and life around - and you have really inspired me. When you said you lived a vegetarian diet for so many years (I have found I was eating a 90% vegetarian diet too for the last 2 years) and how you changed your life and your health around. You are what I inspire to be!!!! I hope it’s not too late for me too and I am taking notes down all the time when you post something on Instagram and what foods to try. I can’t believe that yesterday I ATE THE MARROW OF THE BONE !!! I have NEVER eaten this before and always thought it was DISGUSTING when my mum would eat it. Now look at me! I will be making that dessert you incorporate the marrow in to make it just a little easier for me haha 🙂

Soulla, truly, I just want to thank you. I have been following you on social media for a while now and I am SO glad that I found you and that I committed to sitting in on your webinar last Saturday. If I could quit my full-time job and have no bills or mortgage to pay off, I would work for you for free at Broth Bar & Larder JUST so I can be surrounded by your beliefs, energy and wisdom!!!! 🙂 Again, I want to say a big thank you to you for existing on this earth! I feel especially fortunate that I only live an hour away from Broth Bar & Larder knowing I have all the access to your nutrient dense foods 🙂 I cannot wait to feel the best I have ever felt in my body and my health and that’s thanks to you.”

“Thank you so much for the most amazingly inspirational workshop yesterday. You have done so much work over the years in this area and you are so incredibly generous to share it all. I found your workshop to be the best one I have ever attended of all wellness workshops, you are so passionate, knowledgeable and a natural educator. I would do this workshop again - I loved it that much!”

“Thankyou for such an insightful and interesting day full of knowledge, wisdom, interesting and useful content, and for cutting through the ‘fat’ (literally) of how we can take control and give our health the ‘rolls royce treatment’ it deserves. As a mum with a young family, i left today feeling invigorated and confident. I loved how you de-bunked the modern era and took us back to grass roots (whilst still being evidence base and backing up your facts with relevant and credible studies) This was lifechanging for me - thank you for empowering me to make subtle changes to improve my health and the health of my family.”

“Absolutely amazing and informative. So worthwhile and I have so much more confidence now as a Mumma.”

“Thank you very much for the food as medicine webinar. I’ve been left empowered and determined to improve my day to day living.”

“I just wanted to say, thank you so much for having me in your home today and opening up my mind and world to young living and the amazing knowledge you have on food as medicine. I had the most wonderful day and feel armed with all the right tools to start my non toxic lifestyle”

“Soulla thank-you so much for a wonderful afternoon today, packed with such valuable info. I really appreciate your honesty and willingness to share an incredible amount of wisdom. You have provided some great inspiration and motivation today, it was excellent!”

“I’ve been meaning to write to you to say how amazing I thought the food is medicine talk was. It was so informative, and so incredibly presented, the information is invaluable.I was so close to tears at times, I wish I had adopted this philosophy years ago. They should be teaching it in schools! 

I’ve always been was I thought was healthy I just didn’t have the knowledge of the impact of food could have on my health (both positive and negative) until couldn’t conceive a child.
After years of trying at age 38 I commenced a fairly brutal round of IVF, 3 transfers all of which were unsuccessful.

Not once did any of the specialists I saw suggest diet/toxins could be a factor, even after I was diagnosed with an auto immune disorder and under lying thyroid issues.

I was referred to Angela Hywood who has tailored a supplement programme specific to my needs based on scientific results. She then put me on to you and the rest is history.
It started with the essential oils workshop and subsequent healthy home swapping, then on to eating a nourishing wholefoods diet.

I embraced everything with absolute passion and determination, reading everything I can find. I’ve received a fair bit flak at times, but yesterday found out I’m pregnant! Early days but unbelievable all the same, the proof is certainly in the pudding so to speak. 
I wanted to thank you for your wisdom, knowledge and passion and for sharing it with others the way you do.

I didn’t know if I would ever have the privilege of being a mother and now I know I can give my baby the best start possible”

“I attended your Food as Medicine talk late last year and loved it. I have noticed significant changes to the way I feel after making some changes to my diet and lifestyle. I have been making slow but consistent changes and I am blown away by how much healthier and happier I feel already”

“A huge thank you to you and Marieke for a most informative and effectively delivered presentation on how to keep us healthy holistically...I always enjoy your talks...the knowledge you empower us with and your effervescent approach to share what you know is so well received and appreciated.”

“I attended your ’Food as Medicine’ and ’Essential Oils’ workshops in Melbourne a couple of weeks ago. It was honestly the best experience I have had in a long time. I felt as though I was busting with joy, being handed the blueprint for a life that has long appealed to me, but which I have struggled to implement. I feel awakened and informed, ready to wholeheartedly pursue a better life, nourishing my whole self as nature intended. I can’t thank you both enough for your amazing work, thank you for sharing your knowledge and empowering people to reclaim their health. I look forward to attending any future workshops you are running!”

“You’re an energetic, dynamic and articulate presenter and it is clear that you love what you do. It shines out of your face like sunlight when you talk. It was lovely to receive the warmth you offered us. ”

“Thank you Soulla for sharing so much wisdom with us at your ‘Food is medicine’ talk in Melbourne. I have enjoyed several of your online workshops, so i was thrilled you could come to Melb to present this one in person. Your wealth of knowledge on this topic was really impressive and I loved that you included not only nutrition, but also lifestyle choices and low toxic living in the discussion as well. I’ve already implemented some of your handy hints and health hacks at home. My kids are particularly loving the healthy home made chocolates! The worksheets you gave us are fantastic and a bible I know I’ll refer to often. I particularly love the Healthy Swap table and the recommended holistic practitioners in Melbourne. It was fantastic to have Marieke there as well and I thoroughly enjoyed chatting to her afterwards for further nutrition advice. Thank you Soulla for spreading the ‘truth’ about nutrition and what our bodies are naturally designed to eat”

“I sat for 6 hours over the weekend totally engrossed in Soulla’s message for health, vitality and happiness. For someone who likes to spend every minute of the weekend outside having adventures, this was quite an achievement on her behalf. What a compelling and informative two sessions it was for me. Such incredible information and delivered in an easy to follow and thoroughly engaging way. You are certainly well on your way to helping people with their mismatch in nutrition! Going back over the history of nutrition put everything in perspective for me, and made me see things from place of much deeper understanding. Most importantly, Soulla is living breathing evidence of the truth of her message. She is so vital, glowing, and happy and her enthusiasm is inspirational. I left both workshops (Food as Medicine and Healthy Home/Healthy Swaps) feeling ready to optimize my heath even further, and as a health coach, more able to help my clients achieve their dream health and their dreams.”

“I am LOVING my high fat diet since the food is medicine workshop! I’m so much more satisfied and it’s helping with my food binges that I’ve been struggling with so much!!! ”

“Soulla, thank you SO much for creating this amazing family. Thank you for the incredible work you do and for bringing so much joy and excitement into my life. I’m forever grateful to you for sharing your knowledge on food and diet & the 8 foundations of health. Your bone broth workshop has made my life SO much easier....I am so grateful to have come across the oils and your workshops and the challenge of then going on to host a gathering of my own & the pride and satisfaction of actually doing that. It brings me such comfort being able to connect with like minded mummas & not feel like a stranded person who is stuck at sea doing all this ‘crazy’ stuff (that I have no intention of stopping cos deep down I know it’s right). I seriously sat on that table yesterday eating that sensational soup just smiling. It was such a wonderful day and all of these people just blow my mind. They’re so beautiful and so friendly and then I got to shop at broth bar on the way home and fill my cupboard with all nutrient dense goodies! I can’t thank you enough”

“Thank you for being thorough, offering honest, inspiring information with your no nonsense approach! A great deal of it makes much sense to me and resonates so well with me. I appreciate and respect your living example of vibrant health ”

“I just wanted to say thankyou to you and Marieke for such an eye opening, informative, passionate, mind blowing day yesterday. Not only did I feel close to tears at times realising how much I have to learn but also walked away on the biggest high of inspiration, motivation and determination. I feel like I woke up yesterday!!!!! What you are doing is incredible and I feel so lucky to have been able to witness this epic work you’re doing. I would have loved to have talked more but to be honest I was quite star struck. Not only are you incredibly beautiful in person, to be in the presence of someone who is so unbelievably driven, committed and lit up is something amazing. An experience I will remember forever.  Thank you! thank you! thank you! ”

“THANK YOU for an incredible day, Soulla + Marieke. 🌟 Knowledge bombs, like-minded company + a delicious lunch spread. I can’t wait to implement changes, take my health to the next level + share your wisdom with those around me.”

“Soulla and Marieke are a powerhouse of knowledge, passion and transformative advice. I loved their workshop and feel empowered and educated to create a truly healthy lifestyle for myself and my family. ”

“Thank you very much for your wonderful a talk on Saturday. Like you I have had a few health hurdles in my life which modern medicine has failed to solve, and have had to take health into my own hands, so what you said really resonated with me. It’s so inspiring. ”

“Thank you for your knowledge and energy at yesterday’s talk. It’s inspired me to share what I got out of the day. 

One of my cherished values is ‘Optimal Health’.  The day really taught me the ‘fine tuning’ needed to really live this truth. I feel so blessed to have this information as there are so many people out there who are so sick, weak and depressed and have no idea why. I honestly feel that living to the principles you outline gives people ‘the edge’ in life and the brainpower to live an extraordinary life. How exciting. I’m looking forward to detoxifying my home and checking out the ‘pre-conception’ oil protocol through YL too. 

Another value is ‘Connection’. Seeing you so connected with your truth and sharing your wisdom in a way that’s inspiring, authentic and also your happiness and livelihood is a beautiful thing. I’ve asked the universe for more opportunities to connect with others in a more conscious/deeper way.”

“I wanted to thank you  for today’s  empowering food and medicine talk. I can’t tell you how much I took away from the day, it was absolutely amazing. I’m in awe of your passion for what you do and it really shone through in your presentation. You truly are a wealth of invaluable knowledge and thank you for sharing this. Once again thank you for today! I look forward to nourishing and detoxifying myself and my little family! ”

“I have been meaning to write to you for two months. I followed Soulla and travelled to her shop to stock up on goodies for a long time. I dive in and out of healthy living because some days I just exist due to a medical condition. I looked at doing one of your courses for two years,  but have lost so much confidence as I have been so unwell I made excuses as to why I couldn’t do one. Finally at the end of last year out of sheer desperation for my children’s bad health, I contacted you about a Food as Medicine workshop at your house. We discussed my fifteen year olds journey of anxiety and you kindly offered for me to bring her along. Several friends rolled their eyes at the thought of me off on another one of my health kicks and said that my daughter Ellie would be bored stiff. I am writing to thank you and Marieke from the bottom of my heart for empowering both Ellie and myself. Ellie sat through the entire day with me absolutely transfixed on both of you. She came home afterwards and proudly shared all she had learned to my husband. Marieke’s journey of anxiety and medication really struck a cord and Ellie has always been interested in essential oils so the afternoon in particular was a dream for her. Ellie is on medication and would love to be off it, so now I feel she sees the light, that in time she  will be able to be well enough without it. She goes out with her friends now and feels comfortable to eat and drink healthily and say no when her friends tuck into several fizzy drinks and sweets. She has a different view on food, health and exercise and has been a great help in cooking healthy food at home. One of her favourite treats is making gummies, which she has now perfected. She looks at all labels now and polices my shopping regularly! People underestimate their children. If delivered in the right way - knowledge is so powerful and I feel you have both given Ellie a life long gift. I have now had two long sessions with Marieke and look forward to continuing to support my children’s health better. We are slowly but surely implementing many of your changes. I think a key element of any learning is being able to sustain something which has always been a big struggle for me having chronic pain and no energy. The guilt with knowing what you should be doing and not doing it is awful. It has helped immeasurably having Sylvia make contact and offer guidance and practical support. I’m going to try and hassle her to meet for a cup of broth one day soon! We moved from London four years ago and it absolutely warmed my heart meeting three beautiful, inspiring women. It can be tough out there, especially when feeling unwell with no family support. There isn’t enough kindness and openness out there so thank you for the incredible job you all do of spreading love and good health in such a beautiful way. Thank you Soulla for sharing your tough days on social media as so many people just share the good which is particularly tough when you are unwell.”

“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

“Lots of messaged regarding that lasty swap and what other toxic food switches to make.
During the first government lockdown, I did an online course that changed my whole relationship with food as well as living in general. It’s named a “course” but in fact is a reference together with some incredible videos, plus access to the best Facebook group ever. It is called “Food for Medicine” and it’s THE BEST $150 I’ve ever spent on myself and my family.
And it’s by an incredible woman who also owns and runs @staraniseorgnic and @brothbarandlarder.
This is not an ad and I get nothing out of plugging this and am doing it out of sheer passion for the information that is shared.
It’s A. Whole. New. World. Take your own control.”