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Practical Nontoxic LivingE135. Forever Chemicals Detox (Part 7): 6 Free and Budget-Friendly Ways to Reduce Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Exposure at HomePart 7 of season 2's Forever Chemicals Detox series. Protecting yourself from forever chemicals doesn't have to be complicated—or expensive. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares six free, practical lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce your lifetime exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). You'll learn how everyday habits can quietly increase or decrease your exposure to these persistent toxic chemicals. These simple, no-cost tweaks can help lower your body's chemical burden and support your long-term health. Whether you're starting your home and lifestyle detox journey or dee...
2025-11-1811 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE134. Forever Chemicals Detox (Part 6): When Forever Chemicals Hit Home: Senator Judy Seeberger's Personal Fight for Clean WaterSeason 2 Forever Chemicals Detox 101 series, Part 6 When "forever chemicals" hit home, change begins. Minnesota State Senator Judy Seeberger joined the legislature in 2023—and helped pass the nation's strongest ban on PFAS, or "forever chemicals," found in everything from cookware to dental floss. For Senator Seeberger, this issue is deeply personal: her own home's well water is contaminated with PFAS and she's experienced firsthand how PFAS can harm people in her community. In this inspiring conversation, we talk about how she turned that personal pain into purpose—protecting families across Minnesota and setting a mode...
2025-11-0615 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE132. Forever Chemicals Detox (Part 4): When Less Isn't Safe: How Low Doses of Toxins Affect Your HealthPart 4 of Season 2's Forever Chemicals Detox series. We've been taught that "the dose makes the poison." But what if that's no longer true? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée unpacks how low doses of toxic chemicals—like PFAS, endocrine disruptors, and heavy metals—can create powerful biological effects, especially during critical stages of life. You'll hear why the Endocrine Society warns that there may be no safe dose for certain hormone-disrupting chemicals, and how these exposures can interact like a "toxic cocktail" to amplify harm. Most im...
2025-10-1011 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE130. Forever Chemicals Detox (Part 2): From Red Flags to Resilience: How to Protect Your HealthPart 2 of Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101. Rising health trends in children and adults—obesity, autism, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and more—are sobering reminders that it's time to pay attention. In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushee introduces toxic exposures like chemicals, heavy metals, and PFAS (forever chemicals) as contributing factors to these patterns. You'll hear powerful data and Sophia's personal story of how these health trends motivated her 20-year journey studying nontoxic living, including eight years writing her book A to Z of D-Toxing. Most importantly, you'll walk away with three practical tips you can use righ...
2025-09-2514 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE126. Why Detoxing Your Home Is as Important as Diet & Exercise—Simple Tips to Start | Most Downloaded #1Why Detoxing Your Home Is as Important as Diet & Exercise—Simple Tips to Start | Most Downloaded #1 🌿 Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #1 Why does home detox matter as much as diet and exercise? In this most popular episode of all time, Sophia Ruan Gushée explains how daily exposures to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs affect our health—and how small tweaks can transform your life. 💡 In This Episode: Sophia's journey into nontoxic living Everyday toxins in common household products High-impact detox tips for beginners Mindful livin...
2025-09-0946 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE125. Design a Nontoxic Home—Clean Materials & Wellness Tips with Alison Davin | Most Downloaded #2Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #2 Interior designer Alison Davin shares how her multiple chemical sensitivities led her to design wellness-focused homes using nontoxic paints, flooring, and materials. A must-listen for anyone building or renovating. 💡 In This Episode: What "clean" materials really mean Common toxins in paints, furniture, and fabrics Tips for healthier renovations and travel Curating calm, beautiful, and toxin-free spaces RESOURCES: Live Natural by Alison Davin Ruan Living's EMF Detox program A to Z of D-Toxing book Ruan Living's Curated Amazon...
2025-09-0246 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE123. Protect Your Family from 5G & EMFs—Science-Based Tips from Telecom Insider Daniel DeBaun | Most Downloaded #3Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #3 EMF protection expert and DefenderShield CEO Daniel DeBaun returns to the show to discuss with Sophia Ruan Gushée what we've learned since 5G rolled out—and how to keep your family safe from everyday radiation exposure. 💡 In This Episode: How 5G differs from earlier wireless tech Best practices for safer mobile device use How to create a low-EMF bedroom sanctuary Recommended protection products RESOURCES: DefenderShield Products Ruan Living's EMF Detox program A to Z of D-Toxing book Ruan Living's...
2025-08-261h 06Practical Nontoxic LivingE121. Detox Your Drinking Water & Bedroom for Better Sleep—Filtration, EMFs & Sleep Tips | Most Downloaded #4Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #4 Did you know your water and sleep setup could be affecting your health? In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares how to detox your drinking water and sleep environment from contaminants and EMFs that can interfere with rest and recovery. 💡 In This Episode: Bottled vs. tap water: what's safest? Easy, effective water filtration Bedroom detox tips to improve sleep How EMFs affect sleep quality and recovery RESOURCES: Ruan Living newsletter A to Z of D-Toxing book Home Detox Worksh...
2025-08-1946 minPractical Nontoxic LivingDetox Your Hormones—Everyday Toxins, Infertility & Clean Product Tips with Sara Jensen | Most Downloaded #5Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #5 After years of unexplained infertility, Sara Jensen learned how endocrine-disrupting chemicals in "clean" products were harming her health. Hear how she founded Hugh and Grace to offer clean, high-performing alternatives. 💡 In This Episode: How daily products can affect fertility and hormones Sara's infertility journey and clean living mission Natural skincare for families and hormone-safe beauty Tips for safer baby products and personal care RESOURCES Hugh and Grace Fertility and pregnancy detox guidance included in your Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack A...
2025-08-1250 minPractical Nontoxic LivingClean Indoor Air on a Budget—Detox Dust, Fragrance & Ventilation Tips | Most Downloaded #6Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #6 Indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares how to improve indoor air quality with simple, low-cost strategies that reduce exposure to toxins in dust, cleaning products, and "fragrance." 💡 In This Episode: The hidden health risks of indoor air How fragrance and dust carry toxic chemicals Tips for ventilation, air purifiers, and plant care Frugal ways to detox your air and home RESOURCES: Ruan Living newsletter A to Z of D...
2025-08-0545 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE115. Reduce EMF Exposure from 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones—Tips from Dr. Devra Davis | Most Downloaded #7#7 Most Downloaded Episode Are your everyday devices quietly affecting your health? In this episode, Dr. Devra Davis—founder of the Environmental Health Trust—shares what science reveals about radiation from Wi-Fi, cell phones, 5G, and the Internet of Things. 💡 In This Episode: Health risks from EMFs, 3G, 4G, 5G Brain health, sperm damage, and vulnerable populations Baby monitors, infrared saunas, and safer tech habits 9 tips to reduce EMF exposure and support healing 📥 Download your free Starter Pack at RuanLiving.com or via the link: Your Ultimate H...
2025-07-2957 minPractical Nontoxic LivingAvoid Microplastics at Home: 3 Easy Swaps to Reduce Hormone Disruptors | Most Downloaded #8Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #8 Did you know that microplastics and nanoplastics can disrupt hormones and affect fertility? In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares three easy product swaps that can significantly reduce your exposure to plastic particles at home. In This Episode: How microplastics infiltrate your home Health risks of hormone-disrupting plastics Easy, budget-friendly alternatives you can use now RESOURCES: Ruan Living newsletter Ruan Living's Curated Amazon Store Ruan Living's flagship 40-Day Home Detox ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the...
2025-07-2211 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE112. Harvard Scientist Reveals Why She Rarely Wears Sunscreen—and What She Does InsteadCan too much sunscreen be doing more harm than good? In this eye-opening episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia shares a behind-the-scenes conversation with Dr. Carmen Messerlian, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health expert in environmental reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology. After wrapping their official interview, Dr. Messerlian casually shared her personal approach to sun exposure—and it may surprise you. You'll learn: Why this Harvard environmental health scientist rarely uses sunscreen How she uses the UV index to guide safe sun exposure Natural ways to buil...
2025-07-1704 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE110. Toxic Bean Bags? What to Know About Safer Fabrics and Fillings for Your HomeWhen my daughter asked for a bean bag chair, I paused. Most are made with toxic textiles and synthetic foam—two major Household Repeat Offenders I explain in my book A to Z of D-Toxing and target in Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox. In this episode, I walk you through how I applied my Practical Nontoxic Living™ framework to find safer bean bag options—and how you can apply the same strategy to detox your furniture, bedding, and beyond. We'll talk about healthier fabrics like hemp, smarter filling options like kapok and buckwheat, and how to have meanin...
2025-07-1007 minPractical Nontoxic LivingHow 'A to Z of D-Toxing' Sparked the Home Detox Movement | Most Downloaded #10🎉 Most Downloaded Episode #10 — Start Your Home Detox Journey Here In this foundational episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, author and environmental health expert Sophia Ruan Gushée shares the powerful story behind her critically acclaimed book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. If you're new to nontoxic living—or want to better understand how household products, chemicals, and EMFs can impact your health—this episode is the perfect place to start. Learn why thousands have called A to Z of D-Toxing their detox encyclopedia for creating a healthier home. 💡...
2025-07-0818 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE107. From 88% to 0%: DailyMail Editor's Proven Detox Results After Ruan Living's 40-Day Home DetoxAfter discovering her toxic chemical levels were 88% higher than the average American, DailyMail Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri took a bold step: she joined Ruan Living's pioneering and transformative 40-Day Home Detox program to reduce her everyday exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA, BPS, phthalates, and benzene. In this follow-up to episodes 86–89, Alexa returns to share her before-and-after Million Marker urine test results—and the data is powerful. Her bisphenol levels dropped from 88% to zero, and other chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancer also fell significantly. You'll learn: The invisible yet measurable impact of t...
2025-07-0110 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE104. Collagen Marshmallows: Clean Beauty from the Inside OutCould your favorite treat support healthier skin, hair, joints, and mood? In this mini-episode, Sophia shares how homemade collagen marshmallows—made with grass-fed gelatin, rose powder, and butterfly pea flower—can nourish your body from the inside out. Learn about the cleanest collagen powder brands, key ingredients to avoid, and the surprising science-backed benefits of rose and butterfly pea flower. Plus, get the full collagen marshmallow recipe and tips at RuanLiving.com. ABOUT PRACTICAL NONTOXIC LIVING™ RAINDROPS These simple—brief and raw—are drops of practical wisdom from Sophia's life. They are part of the occ...
2025-06-1904 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE103. Feel at Home Anywhere: Detoxing Stress, Disconnection & Daily ChoicesStruggling with stress, overwhelm, or feeling out of sync in your space? You might be overdue for a different kind of detox—one that starts with your home, habits, and the unconscious choices shaping your well-being. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, host Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by her colleague and niece, Elizabeth McCormick, to unpack insights from the 40-Day Home Detox masterclass with Heather Lilleston, a clinical psychologist and seasoned yoga teacher. Together, they explore how small shifts in your daily routine, environment, and mindset can help you feel more grounded, supported, and at...
2025-06-1719 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE102. Redefining Home—Inner Peace, Yoga & Psychology with Heather LillestonWhat does "home" really mean—and how can we feel at home wherever we are? In this excerpt from Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox program, Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by Heather Lilleston, yoga teacher since 2003 and doctorate in clinical psychology, to explore how our sense of home goes far beyond our real estate. Together, they unravel hidden toxins in our lives—not just in products, but in assumptions, habits, and mindset. Explore how unconscious choices shape our wellness, the power of connection to nature, and why cultivating a healthy sense of home—physically and emo...
2025-06-1212 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE99. How Endocrine Disruptors Harm Fertility & Fecundity | Dr. Paul Magarelli, Reproductive Endocrinologist (Part 2)This episode features an excerpt from Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox masterclass with renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Paul Magarelli. He explains how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—found in plastics, personal care products, pesticides, and air pollution—are contributing to declining sperm counts, hormone imbalances, miscarriages, and lower embryo viability. With over 1,000 known EDCs in our daily environments, Dr. Magarelli shares clinical insights into how these invisible toxicants are silently impacting fertility, IVF outcomes, and long-term child development. You'll learn: The 4 critical fertility checkpoints: sperm, egg, uterus, and fallopian tubes How EDCs impair sper...
2025-05-2919 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE98. What Endocrine Disruptors Are Doing to Our Fertility: Reflections on Dr. Paul Magarelli's Insights (Part 1)In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by her colleague and niece Elizabeth McCormick to reflect on Sophia's masterclass interview with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Paul Magarelli (featured in Part 2). Together, they unpack the most compelling insights from Dr. Magarelli about how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—found in everyday products like shampoos, perfumes, deodorants, and even conventionally grown produce—are silently impacting fertility. Topics include: What exactly are EDCs, and why should we care? The shocking decline in global fertility—over 50% in the last 50 years—and the halving of sperm...
2025-05-2910 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE97. I Hated Sleep—Until I Heard This Hidden Brain EpisodeFor most of my life, sleep felt like a waste of time—something to minimize, not prioritize. And while recent science on the invaluable benefits of sleep—like how it detoxes your brain and is critical in learning and memory—I still didn't want to sleep more. Until one Hidden Brain episode changed everything. In this short and personal Practical Nontoxic Living™ "Raindrop" episode, I share the surprising creations that originated during sleep. Whether you struggle with sleep or just want to optimize your healing, this episode offers fresh motivation to rethink rest. 👉 If you enjoy this...
2025-05-2204 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE96. Radiant Skin & Holistic Beauty Rituals with Shiva Rose | Practical Nontoxic Living™ PodcastIn this illuminating episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ Podcast, host Sophia Ruan Gushée and her niece Elizabeth McCormick dive deep into what they learned from holistic beauty pioneer Shiva Rose in the Ruan Living 40-Day Home Detox masterclass. Elizabeth shares her personal journey of transforming persistent skin issues with simple yet powerful natural changes. Together, Sophia and Elizabeth explore how skin conditions often reflect deeper health concerns, offering practical insights into healing from within. The episode then treats listeners to an inspiring excerpt from Shiva Rose's masterclass for the Ruan Living 40-Day Home Detox. Shiva, a r...
2025-05-2024 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE95. How High-Heat Cooking Creates Toxins—and Simple Ways to Avoid ThemPart of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked Thursday series—light, inspiring insights from Sophia's personal journey in Practical Nontoxic Living™. Did you know that the way you cook can create cancer-causing compounds in your food? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée highlights the hidden dangers of high-heat cooking methods like frying, grilling, and roasting—and how they can lead to the formation of toxic compounds such as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Whether you're detoxing your home for fertility, cancer recovery, chronic illness, or general wellness...
2025-05-1508 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE94. Healing Spaces: How Nontoxic Interior Design Can Transform Your Health (with Deborah DiMare)Your home can be a powerful catalyst for healing and wellness—when designed thoughtfully and consciously. This engaging episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast begins with Sophia Ruan Gushée and her Ruan Living colleague (and niece!), Elizabeth McCormick, sharing what they learned and loved most from Deborah DiMare's illuminating masterclass from Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox program. Then, hear firsthand how Deborah creates healing spaces. Named Top 200 Influencers in the Interior Design Industry 2025, Deborah DiMare, founder of DiMare Design and a leader in nontoxic and cruelty-free interior design, joins the conversation through a capti...
2025-05-1330 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE93. Are Wireless Earbuds Harming Your Health? | Ultimate Home Detox™ UnpackedThink your wireless earbuds are harmless? Think again. In this short Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast, Sophia Ruan Gushée reminds us that Bluetooth or wireless earphones blast radiation directly through your brain No fluff, no deep dive—just a powerful wake-up call about an everyday habit that could be undermining your brain health. Listen in. Then decide: Is convenience worth the risk? Part of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked Thursday series—light, inspiring insights from Sophia's personal journey in Practical Nontoxic Living. Practical Nonto...
2025-05-0805 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE92. Clean Eating Hacks for Busy Lives: Detox Foods & Immune Boosting with Nutritionist & Cancer Survivor Elissa GoodmanWondering how to realistically eat clean and optimize your health amid a busy life? In this special episode, we're joined by nutritionist, speaker, author, and cancer survivor Elissa Goodman. You'll hear a powerful clip from Elissa's masterclass featured in the 40-Day Home Detox, where she shares practical tips for cooking nutrient-dense, clean meals even on your busiest days. Discover Elissa's preferred cooking methods for immune support, her practical thoughts on using frozen veggies, and why avoiding toxins is crucial for health and vitality. Also included is a flashback to Episode 35, where Elissa shares her powerful story of overcoming multiple...
2025-05-061h 20Practical Nontoxic LivingE91. Raw vs. Steamed Veggies: What's Healthiest? | Ultimate Home Detox™ UnpackedCurious whether raw or steamed vegetables are better for your health? In this short Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast, Sophia Ruan Gushée reminds us what research reveals about how cooking methods impact the nutrient content of your vegetables. This "raindrop" of Practical Nontoxic Living wisdom is part of a new Thursday series designed to help you make small, meaningful changes that support your Ultimate Home Detox™—starting with your plate. Part of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked Thursday series—light, inspiring insights from Sophia's personal journey in Practical Nontoxic Livin...
2025-05-0102 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE90. Introducing Raindrops of Practical Nontoxic Living™ | Ultimate Home Detox™ UnpackedWelcome to Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked—a new Thursday series on the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast by Ruan Living. In these short, weekly episodes, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares gentle, behind-the-scenes insights—like raindrops of Practical Nontoxic Living wisdom—meant to spark your curiosity and support small, meaningful changes in your home and lifestyle. Whether you're starting fresh or deep into your detox journey, these episodes are here to make nontoxic living feel more approachable, inspiring, and personal. Ruan Living offers many paths to help you create your Ultimate Home Detox™—including books, online progra...
2025-05-0102 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE89. What 18 Years of Simplifying Nontoxic Living Taught Me — Interviewed by DailyMail's Health Editor (Part 4)In this special twist, DailyMail's U.S. Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri flips the script and interviews Sophia Ruan Gushée for her upcoming feature on the 40-Day Home Detox. Alexa turns her journalist's eye on Sophia's 18-year journey in detoxing her home and life—what's surprised her most, how her approach has evolved, and the three easiest (and most impactful) baby steps anyone can take today. Sophia also opens up with heartfelt advice for parents—whether you're raising toddlers or teens—and shares what she wishes regulatory agencies would do to better protect public health. Whet...
2025-04-2917 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE88. Beyond Your Home Detox: Expert Guidance for What Comes Next (Part 3)In Part 3 of our series with DailyMail.com's Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri, Alexa reveals her favorite part of the 40-Day Home Detox: The expert-led masterclasses, which empower participants with practical wisdom on nutrition, hormone health, interior design, mindset, and emotional well-being. After your home detox stage, your final stage of the 40-Day Home Detox program guides you to design your new home and lifestyle with masterclasses. Sophia and her masterclass experts lead this "Design" phase to help you answer, Now what? How do I live? What do I buy? What can I invite into my home, r...
2025-04-2423 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE87. How a Health Editor and Her Husband Tackled Ruan's 40-Day Home Detox (Part 2)DailyMail US Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri continues her 40-Day Home Detox journey, sharing a peek into her experience. She reveals how, even though she had been avoiding fragrance because it triggers her migraines, 40-Day Home Detox taught her the many other household products that contain fragrance. She also discusses how the LOLA POP Detox Method made the home detox process "bite-sized" and manageable, and how she uses the Love Test Detox Stickers to transform their home, habits, and lifestyle. Also helpful for those who live with others, listen to how Alexa engaged her "hesitant" husband and how they...
2025-04-2214 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE86. What Surprised a Health Editor During Her 40-Day Detox Adventure — Part 1Even health journalists get surprised—Alexa Lardieri reveals what she learned while detoxing her own home. Alexa Lardieri, Deputy Health Editor at DailyMail.com, has written countless articles about the dangers of toxic chemicals in our everyday products. But after completing the Ruan Living 40-Day Home Detox, she discovered just how much she didn't know. In Part 1 of this four-part series, Alexa shares her biggest surprises—like the truth about "unscented" products and how our pets may be more at risk than we think. Resources mentioned in this episode Register for Ruan Livi...
2025-04-1715 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE85: Greenwashing Alert: Why Recycled Plastics May Be Worse for Your HealthRecycled Plastic: The 'Eco-Friendly' Choice That's Harming Your Health. You've been told that choosing recycled plastic is better for the environment—but is it safe for your health? 🚨 Studies show that recycled plastics can contain even more toxic chemicals than virgin plastic, including BPA, phthalates, and hormone disruptors that compromise your endocrine system, fertility, reproductive health and pregnancy outcomes, and overall well-being. In this episode, we uncover: ✅ The shocking truth about toxins in recycled plastics ✅ How "eco-friendly" plastic may be worse for your health ✅ Where these hidden toxins show up in your everyday life ✅ Smart swaps for saf...
2025-04-1011 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE84. Household Repeat Offenders™: The Simplest Way to Detox Your HomeFeeling overwhelmed by toxins in your home? You're not alone. But what if avoiding toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs was easier than you think? In this episode, I introduce Household Repeat Offenders™, a powerful concept from my critically acclaimed book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. These are the everyday items in your home that expose you to toxins over and over again—and by focusing on just a few key offenders, you can simplify nontoxic living without stress. Tune in to learn: ✔ The six biggest Househ...
2025-04-0314 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE83. Ditch Plastic Straws: Hidden Health Risks & the Best Nontoxic AlternativesPlastic straws may seem harmless, but some can leach toxic chemicals like BPA and phthalates into your drinks—potentially disrupting hormones, reproductive health outcomes including fertility, and overall health and development. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we uncover the hidden dangers of plastic straws, explore their environmental impact, and reveal the safest nontoxic alternatives, including glass, stainless steel, silicone, and plant-based options. In the United States, it's estimated that we use up to 500 million plastic straws daily, contributing to about 4.8 billion straws being dumped into our oceans. Learn how to make simple swaps for...
2025-03-2708 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE82. Upgrade Your Blender: Avoid Microplastics & Toxic Chemicals in SmoothiesWant cleaner, healthier smoothies? Your blender could be adding microplastics and toxic chemicals—like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS—straight into your drink or soup. In this episode, we reveal how hidden toxins leach into your smoothies and what they do to your health. Plus, learn how to upgrade your blender to avoid contamination and blend with confidence. Tune in for simple, expert-backed tips to detox your kitchen and make every sip safer! RELATED BLOG ARTICLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Upgrade Your Blender: Avoid Microplastics & Toxic Chemicals in Smoothies. View the blog to see the recommended practical nont...
2025-03-2009 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE78. Salt as a Mindfulness Prompt: How Everyday Moments Can Support Inner PeaceWhat if something as simple as salt could help you cultivate mindfulness? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we explore how salt—something we use every day—can become a powerful tool to help us be more present, mindful, and inspired to avoid plastic products. Join us as we discuss: ✅ How ordinary moments, like noticing salt at the table, can become mindfulness cues 🧘♀️ ✅ How choosing clean, non-toxic salt supports both physical and emotional health ✅ Simple ways salt can transform meals or cooking into a mindfulness practice 👉Register for the Ruan Living newsletter RESOU...
2025-02-2009 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE77. I Researched Salt for 120 Hours—This Is the Cleanest One to Avoid Heavy Metals & MicroplasticsNot all salt is created equal. After 120 hours of deep research, I found the cleanest salt with the lowest levels of heavy metals and microplastics based on laboratory testing—and in this episode, I'm sharing my #1 recommendation with you. You'll also learn: ✅ What a rational level of concern is over the contaminants in salt ✅ Health risks from heavy metals in salt, especially for kids ✅ Simple, effective ways to protect yourself from heavy metal exposure If you're committed to a nontoxic home and a healthier body, this is an episode you won't want to miss...
2025-02-1314 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE76. Salt Isn't Just Salt: The Truth About Microplastic ContaminationIs your salt contaminated with plastic? Microplastics have infiltrated our oceans, food supply, and even the salt we sprinkle on our meals. In this episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast, Sophia dives into the shocking truth about microplastics in salt—where they come from, how they affect your health, and the best ways to avoid them. 🔹 How microplastics end up in salt 🔹 Potential health risks of consuming microplastics 🔹 Which types of salt are most and least contaminated 🔹 How to choose a safer, microplastic-free salt If you're serious about detoxing your home and diet, this...
2025-02-0614 min
I Am WellEp 42 || Healing with Gabi Part 3 - The Environment Around You Matters for Your HealthPart 3 we bring it all together by talking how important it is to focus on the toxicity around your body for you and your health. And by toxins we don't just mean low-toxing your home from chemicals etc. We are also talking low-toxing yourself from negative relationships, and creating the boundaries necessary to thrive.Reach out to Gabi via instagram @myblissoasis_Contact me via instagram @jemma.waterstoneor check out my free resources at www.iamwellhub.com.au
2024-11-0342 min
From My Mama's Kitchen® Talk Radio ShowA to Z of D-Toxing: Guide to Reduce Our Toxic Exposures with Sophia Ruan GushéeAre you interested in reducing the impact of everyday toxins that unknowingly impact your life and well-being? Join Sophia Ruan Gushée and me on Wednesday, July 10th, from 10 to 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation will be about her remarkable life journey and her critically acclaimed bestselling book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living, an author, a pioneering nontoxic lifestyle expert, and a highly sought-after speaker. She is also the host of the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast. Her wellness expertise, boo...
2024-07-1059 min
Chick ChatTips on How to Detox Your Home for Your Kids & Family with Sophia Ruan GushéeEverything changes the moment you find out you're pregnant. Priorities change, lifestyle choices change, and your whole world changes. You realize you are no longer just taking care of yourself. Caring for your baby becomes the priority. You may become protective and think about what you're exposing yourself to, including harsh chemicals and toxins. It's normal during pregnancy for women to rethink the products they're bringing into their homes and how they may affect their growing baby. Our guest, Sophia Ruan Gushée, can absolutely relate. After her pregnancy with her firstborn, her passion for a nontoxic life was i...
2024-07-0255 min
Holistic Interior Design Podcast134: Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Sophia Ruan Gushée of Ruan LivingThis week I’m talking with nontoxic lifestyle expert and author Sophia Ruan Gushée about the common toxins that show up in our homes. As holistic interior designers, this is an important topic we’re becoming increasingly aware of and needing to share with our clients, who often look to us for information and resources. Educating ourselves on the most common toxins will help us create a safe, clean, and peaceful space for our clients (and ourselves). In this episode, Sophia shares how she came to learn about these toxins, what led her to write her book...
2023-10-3147 min
Visibly Fit with Wendie PettEpisode 114: These Common Household Items May Be Exposing Your Family to Harmful Toxins! with Sophia Ruan GushéeA few weeks ago, I published a solo podcast on the many toxins that are present in many of the household items we use on a daily basis. I got so much positive feedback and requests for more information on that topic, I decided to contact another expert in this area. Sophia Ruan Gushée is the author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. Sophia's input is highly regarded by many in the field of EMF dangers, toxins in the home and more. She is very active a...
2023-10-0937 min
Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan GushéeE68. Is Cellphone Radiation Harmful?Dr. David O. Carpenter joins Sophia this week to discuss EMFs, cellphone radiation standards, and how to protect yourself from cellphone emf exposure. Dr. David O. Carpenter is a public health physician whose research areas of interest include electromagnetic fields (EMFs), other environmental contaminants (like PCBs), and their effect on human health. Practical Nontoxic Living podcast show notes: Ruan Living. RUAN RESOURCES SHOP: Curated Nontoxic Amazon Storefront READ: The A to Z of D-Toxing LEARN: Join D-Tox Academy to start your nontoxic lifestyle today! GIFT: Ruan Living...
2023-09-2645 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE68. Is Cellphone Radiation Harmful?Dr. David O. Carpenter joins Sophia this week to discuss EMFs, cellphone radiation standards, and how to protect yourself from cellphone emf exposure. Dr. David O. Carpenter is a public health physician whose research areas of interest include electromagnetic fields (EMFs), other environmental contaminants (like PCBs), and their effect on human health. Practical Nontoxic Living podcast show notes: Ruan Living. RUAN RESOURCES SHOP: Curated Nontoxic Amazon Storefront READ: The A to Z of D-Toxing LEARN: Join D-Tox Academy to start your nontoxic lifestyle today! GIFT: Ruan Living...
2023-09-2645 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE67. The 40-Day Home DetoxAll about the 40-Day Home Detox program! You can also watch this workshop replay. Seeing the slides that Sophia discusses can make it easier for you to learn about the health risks from environmental & household toxic exposures, and why a foundation of nontoxic living is so important in your home. Click here to watch. Read more about the program here: 40-Day Home Detox Questions? Reach out to hello@ruanliving.com or @ruanliving on Instagram. RUAN LIVING A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide To Reducing Our Toxic Exposures (belongs in...
2023-09-1217 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan GushéeE67. The 40-Day Home DetoxAll about the 40-Day Home Detox program! You can also watch this workshop replay. Seeing the slides that Sophia discusses can make it easier for you to learn about the health risks from environmental & household toxic exposures, and why a foundation of nontoxic living is so important in your home. Click here to watch. Read more about the program here: 40-Day Home Detox Questions? Reach out to hello@ruanliving.com or @ruanliving on Instagram. RUAN LIVING A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide To Reducing Our Toxic Exposures (belongs in...
2023-09-1217 minPractical Nontoxic Living53. REVISIT: How Can I Restore My Energy? Healing & EMFs with Dr. Jill BlakewayREVISITED: How to Heal from EMFs with Energy Medicine, with Dr. Jill Blakeway. This week's episode features Sophia's interview with Dr. Jill Blakeway, originally published in 2020. Although so much of our world has changed since then, this episode is full of excellent takeaways to apply into your everyday life! Spring cleaning is more than just your house — time to cleanse your energetic field too! Dr. Jill Blakeway wrote Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing. She also co-authored Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, and Sex Again: Recharging Your Libido. Dr. Blak...
2023-03-1449 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée53. REVISIT: How Can I Restore My Energy? Healing & EMFs with Dr. Jill BlakewayREVISITED: How to Heal from EMFs with Energy Medicine, with Dr. Jill Blakeway. This week’s episode features Sophia’s interview with Dr. Jill Blakeway, originally published in 2020. Although so much of our world has changed since then, this episode is full of excellent takeaways to apply into your everyday life! Spring cleaning is more than just your house — time to cleanse your energetic field too! Dr. Jill Blakeway wrote Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing. She also co-authored Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, and Sex Again: Recharging Your Libido...
2023-03-1449 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée48. Home Detox Part 3: Drinking Water and Sleep QualityIn this final session of the three-part Home Detox Workshop series that Sophia, Sophia shares simple tips to detox your drinking water and sleep quality. TOPICS DISCUSSED Drinking Water Bottled water versus tap water Water filtration Sleep Tips to detox your sleep How to prioritize tips to detox your sleep area Intro to electromagnetic fields RESOURCES DISCUSSED: A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. Home Detox Workbook: Checklists to Eliminate Toxic Chemicals Watch & learn the Home Detox Workshop presentation that Sophia discusses in episodes 46...
2022-07-1046 minPractical Nontoxic Living48. Home Detox Part 3: Drinking Water and Sleep QualityIn this final session of the three-part Home Detox Workshop series that Sophia, Sophia shares simple tips to detox your drinking water and sleep quality. TOPICS DISCUSSED Drinking Water Bottled water versus tap water Water filtration Sleep Tips to detox your sleep How to prioritize tips to detox your sleep area Intro to electromagnetic fields RESOURCES DISCUSSED: A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. Home Detox Workbook: Checklists to Eliminate Toxic Chemicals Watch & learn the Home Detox Workshop presentation that Sophia discusses in episodes 46...
2022-07-1046 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée47. Home Detox Part 2: Indoor Air QualityPart 2: Simple Tips to Detox Your Indoor Air and Dust. In Part 2 of this three-part series, Sophia led for the Everwell Community in the Spring of 2021, learn impactful, budget-friendly ways to detox your indoor air, dust, and hands. Sophia shares important concepts about toxic exposures from products you use in your home. These concepts should motivate you to keep integrating detox tweaks into your life and remind you that small changes can transform! QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What are some inexpensive but effective ways to detox indoor air? What is 'fragrance' and why is it harmful? Ho...
2022-05-1743 minPractical Nontoxic Living47. Home Detox Part 2: Indoor Air QualityPart 2: Simple Tips to Detox Your Indoor Air and Dust. In Part 2 of this three-part series, Sophia led for the Everwell Community in the Spring of 2021, learn impactful, budget-friendly ways to detox your indoor air, dust, and hands. Sophia shares important concepts about toxic exposures from products you use in your home. These concepts should motivate you to keep integrating detox tweaks into your life and remind you that small changes can transform! QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What are some inexpensive but effective ways to detox indoor air? What is 'fragrance' and why is it harmful? Ho...
2022-05-1743 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée46. Home Detox Part 1: Why Small Changes Can Have A Big ImpactWhy Detoxing Your Home Is As Important As Healthy Eating and Regular Exercise What are the benefits to detoxing your home? Listen to Sophia explain why any small detox tweak can help. In this episode, Sophia is interviewed by the wonderful Abby Knott, co-founder of Everwell, for a three-part Home Detox Workshop series. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED: How did Sophia become passionate about studying toxic chemicals / heavy metals / EMFs from our consumer products? Why is Sophia still passionate about teaching others about practical nontoxic living? Why should you detox your home? Which health issues have been linked to...
2022-05-0345 minPractical Nontoxic Living46. Home Detox Part 1: Why Small Changes Can Have A Big ImpactWhy Detoxing Your Home Is As Important As Healthy Eating and Regular Exercise What are the benefits to detoxing your home? Listen to Sophia explain why any small detox tweak can help. In this episode, Sophia is interviewed by the wonderful Abby Knott, co-founder of Everwell, for a three-part Home Detox Workshop series. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED: How did Sophia become passionate about studying toxic chemicals / heavy metals / EMFs from our consumer products? Why is Sophia still passionate about teaching others about practical nontoxic living? Why should you detox your home? Which health issues have been linked to...
2022-05-0345 min
McCollum Wellness RadioHealth Update: Are you Detoxing or Re-toxing?When you are doing a detox, it is vital that you clean up your diet in the process. Imagine your body as a bucket of dirty water. When you want to clean the dirt out, you don’t keep adding more dirty water to it. Instead of detoxing, you are really just re-toxing.First remove the toxins out of your diet and lifestyle, then you can begin to flush them out of your body.Dr. McCollum’s Contact Information & Further Resources:Get in Touch with Dr. McCollumMcCollumWellness.comGet Your Personal Toxicity Scor...
2022-02-2202 minPractical Nontoxic LivingAlchemy From Daily RitualsDiagnosed in her 20s with autoimmune diseases, Shiva Rose, author of the bestselling book Whole Beauty and creator of Shiva Rose Beauty, transformed her health and wellbeing by modifying her daily rituals. Listen to Shiva's inspiring story of resiliency, recovery, and thriving from a physician's death sentence. You'll also hear about Shiva's morning and evening rituals, which include simple things that you can adopt as well. Shiva Rose Shiva Rose beauty products Shiva's The Moon & You Course To save 15% off Shiva Rose Pearl Milk Cleanser, use code SOPHIA at: Shiva Rose Whole Beauty: Daily Rituals and...
2021-06-1542 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan GushéeAlchemy From Daily RitualsDiagnosed in her 20s with autoimmune diseases, Shiva Rose, author of the bestselling book Whole Beauty and creator of Shiva Rose Beauty, transformed her health and wellbeing by modifying her daily rituals. Listen to Shiva's inspiring story of resiliency, recovery, and thriving from a physician's death sentence. You'll also hear about Shiva's morning and evening rituals, which include simple things that you can adopt as well. Shiva Rose Shiva Rose beauty products Shiva's The Moon & You Course To save 15% off Shiva Rose Pearl Milk Cleanser, use code SOPHIA at: Shiva Rose Whole Beauty: Daily Rituals and...
2021-06-1542 minPractical Nontoxic LivingGlowing Skin from Kitchen Staples to Primally PureBethany McDaniel is a farmer's wife, mother of two young kids, and founder of Primally Pure. In this podcast, you'll hear how small detox tweaks transformed Bethany's life. Starting with detoxing just her facial moisturizer, and then her diet, Bethany's skin became healthier than ever. These experiences led Bethany, in 2015, to launch her gorgeous brand, Primally Pure—a line of natural skincare and personal care products that are made with clean, certified organic, and consciously sourced ingredients. We also talk about Bethany's entrepreneurial path and how she balances work and healthy family living as...
2021-05-2645 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan GushéeGlowing Skin from Kitchen Staples to Primally PureBethany McDaniel is a farmer’s wife, mother of two young kids, and founder of Primally Pure. In this podcast, you’ll hear how small detox tweaks transformed Bethany’s life. Starting with detoxing just her facial moisturizer, and then her diet, Bethany’s skin became healthier than ever. These experiences led Bethany, in 2015, to launch her gorgeous brand, Primally Pure—a line of natural skincare and personal care products that are made with clean, certified organic, and consciously sourced ingredients. We also talk about Bethany’s entrepreneurial path and how she balances work and heal...
2021-05-2645 minPractical Nontoxic Living26. Heal Burnout, Anxiety, and StressKelsey Patel is one of Hollywood's leading wellness and reiki experts. She is not only a sought after spiritual empowerment coach, yoga teacher, reiki healer, and meditation teacher, but also a multi-faceted entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. She is the creator and founder of Magik Vibes, a soul-enhancing lifestyle brand, that was named one of the top 7 subscription boxes of 2017. In 2018, she became co-host of the celebrity-endorsed podcast series, Break Up with Your Bullshit and in 2019 she launched her very own wellness meets spirituality podcast, called Magik Vibes. Kelsey's newly published book Burning Bright: Rituals, Reiki, and Self-Care to Hea...
2020-10-1443 minPractical Nontoxic Living25. Heal Your EMF With Energy MedicineAuthor of Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, Jill Blakeway has been treating patients for more than 25 years with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this episode, you'll learn about: The groundbreaking field of energy medicine and Jill's global quest to learn from top healers, researchers, and practitioners—including from Stanford and Princeton research on the physics behind energy medicine and healing Stagnant, blocked energy, and its influence on disease That some memories are stored in our cells That we're born with an energetic blueprint for health & abundance, which...
2020-10-0250 min
The Toxin TerminatorFrom Birth Day to Birthday with Eric MusickWelcome back to Toxin Terminator! Today Aimee is joined by Eric Musick. He is the co-owner and co-founder of Louis and Léa. Established in 2019, Eric and his wife started an eco-friendly subscription box company to better help prepare parents and pamper baby from birth day to birthday. Some of their partners and products have been featured in GQ, National Geographic, People, Glamour & Shark Tank. Before starting the subscription box company, Eric was a pig farmer turned cable guy for the last 15 years. Eric is a father of four young boys and will celebrate his 10 year w...
2020-07-2300 minPractical Nontoxic Living24. Protect Your Brain and Body from 5G and Other EMFsFounder of the Environmental Health Trust (EHT), Dr. Devra Davis has a long list of very impressive accomplishments that have helped protect us from cigarette smoke, asbestos, lead, cell phone radiation, and more. Her nonprofit, EHT, is also spearheading a lawsuit against the FCC after the FCC refused to update its wireless radiation standards, which were set in 1996. Dr. Davis is author of several award-winning and critically acclaimed books, including Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation. In this episode, which was recorded in July 2019, Dr. Davis enlightens us on what the science has revealed abo...
2020-06-0856 minPractical Nontoxic LivingGrounding Yourself with MeditationAre you interested in, but also intimidated by, meditation? Tal Rabinowitz, founder of Den Meditation, helps ease our way into finding a meditation style that can help us get grounded, centered, and soothed. Hear about different ways you can start. There are so many! But, they all share the goal of helping us learn about—and love—ourselves more fully. Don't waste one more day from discovering the depths and diversity within you. Click here for podcast show notes. Podcast composer: Chris Robertson
2020-05-0548 minPractical Nontoxic LivingE22. Vision therapy with Dr. Marc Grossman, leading holistic optometristDr. Marc Grossman, a leading holistic optometrist and international bestselling author, inspires us with how we can improve our eye health through an integrative approach. Topics discussed: It's never too late to improve your eyes! A holistic lens through which to appreciate how we can support our eyes Our eyes are made of the same stuff as our brains Genetics often explains less than 20% of our eye conditions Vision therapy Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga, acupuncture The influence on our eyes from stress, emotions, trauma, habits, lifestyle, diet, light (natural versus artificial) Eye exercises and other simple...
2020-04-2454 minPractical Nontoxic Living21. CORONAVIRUS: Optimize your immune response to covid-19 with Dr. David O. CarpenterWorld renowned public health physician, Dr. David O. Carpenter enlightens us on how to optimize our immune response to the novel coronavirus with four key strategies. Key questions discussed: Are toxic cleaning products worthwhile now because of the novel coronavirus? Homebound with wireless devices, are our EMF exposures undermining our immune response to covid-19? Is climate change going to make infectious diseases part of our new normal? Can air pollution make you more vulnerable to the coronavirus? Dr. David O. Carpenter is a world-renowned research physician, author, editor, professor, and much more. Since 2001, he has b...
2020-04-2455 minPractical Nontoxic Living20. Indoor Air Quality. Q&A with Vinny Lobdell, Jr about air purifiersFollowing my conversation with air filtration expert Vinny Lobdell, Jr (episode #19), listeners to Sophia's live podcast recording asked Vinny questions. Listen to his responses to questions about: accessible devices people can use to assess their indoor air quality relief people have experienced from using air purifiers how air purifiers help with allergies, mold, bacteria, fungi, asthma how Austin Air is more on HEPA filters Visit www.NontoxicLiving.tips to see a video of Vinny measuring the performance of three popular air purifiers: Intellipure, Dyson, and Molekule -- Podcast Composer: Chris Robertson
2020-03-0414 minPractical Nontoxic Living19. Air purifiers: How to select the best one for youFine and ultra fine particles—a fraction of the size of a tip of human hair— are all around us along with viruses, mold and other toxins. They are both outdoors and indoors. Leaving them unfiltered can have a big impact on the health of you and your family. Indoor air quality is attracting a lot more attention as more of us grapple with health issues, and realize that indoor air quality can be a contributing factor. The US EPA estimates that indoor air tends to be at least 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air...
2020-03-0438 min
DENtalks powered by DEN Meditation104. Sophia Ruan Gushée - Practical Non Toxic LivingIncludes Gratitude Practice!This week we are honored to welcome Sophia Ruan Gushée, a sought after toxic exposures expert also known as a “clean living guru” all the way from New York! Sophia first cultivated an interest in researching toxic exposures simply as a mom trying to find safe products for her children. But she didn’t stop there! Eight years of research later, she bravely self published her first book “A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures” in 2015. What we love most about Sophia is that she advocat...
2020-02-251h 13Practical Nontoxic Living18. Essential Features of a Healing HomeCould your home environment be contributing to you and your family's stress? It may be without you realizing it. Did you know that, conversely, your home can be curated to encourage relaxation, joy, and healing--to optimize wellbeing? Esther Sternberg, MD is Research Director and Chair at the Andrew Weil Center Integrative Medicine. She is also author of the books, Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-being and The Balance Within: The Science Connecting Health and Emotions. In this podcast, Dr. Sternberg explains what the science has discovered about how certain design elements...
2020-02-071h 13
Comic Patrol Pod#33 - Dawn of XLast episode was us toxing about hox pox, this week we're toxing dox. That's right - the first issues of the Dawn of X age are upon us, and we go over them together just for you. And you. And you, and you, and YOU.
We take a look at X-Men #1, Marauders #1, Excalibur #1, New Mutants #1, X-Force #1 and Fallen Angels #1. We talk about the teams in each book, a few theories we have, and share what we like or didn't like about each of the new issues, as well as expose what other books are to come in...
2019-11-281h 27
Find your model health!#121 Detoxing or always ToxingD E T O X I N G or always T O X I N G?
This is a case of 'do you really understand whats going on in your body?'.
It definitely that time of the year when more talk about detoxing is popping up as people hope to 'clean house' before summer. And because we detox DAILY, I feel it the perfect time to look at this topic and how to support our bodies detox properly.
2019-04-2522 minPractical Nontoxic Living17. EMF Protection | Practical Tips from a Former Telecommunications Engineer5G is the next wireless communication network that is supposed to work even better: with greater speed for a greater bandwidth of data transmission. 5G will be rolled out worldwide, and aggressively throughout the United States. This has many people wondering, Will the 5G rollout be safe for my family and I? Daniel DeBaun, previously a telecommunications engineer at Bell Labs and AT&T, describes EMFs as "bees in the room." One bee won't hurt you unless you are allergic. The more bees in the room, however, the greater the risk of getting hurt by the b...
2019-02-211h 29Practical Nontoxic Living16. Can Your Home Contribute to Your Chronic Symptoms?Sick building syndrome (SBS), or sick house syndrome, consist of various nonspecific symptoms that occupants of indoor areas experience. Symptoms of SBS include headaches, dizziness, chronic fatigue, nausea, irritation (of eye, nose, throat, or skin), difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to odors, allergies, cold, flu-like symptoms, increased incidence of asthma attacks and personality changes. Author of Organic Lifestyle Made Easy: How To Create A Chemical-Free Household One Step At A Time, Angela Cummings was a stranger who emailed me years ago. She reached out as a fan of my work, expressing interest in writing for me. I was...
2019-01-2453 minPractical Nontoxic Living15. Headaches, nausea, and fatigue. Might you be electrohypersensitive?We live with more EMFs than ever from our wireless and wired technologies. Headaches, nausea, heart palpitations, and fatigue are some symptoms that could signal electrohypersensitivity. Learn more about this by listening to this podcast. There are things you can do to help you take care of yourself. You'll learn more about our ability to develop resiliency and recover. I also ask Dr. David O. Carpenter about EMF protection products: do they work? I ask relevant experts whenever I can about EMF protection products. There is no consensus on whether they work: I hear both...
2018-12-2758 minPractical Nontoxic Living14. Insights on Diet, Water, Vaccines, and more from a Pioneering Toxic Exposures ExpertWorld-renowned research physician and distinguished author and editor, Dr. David O. Carpenter has unique expertise on how human health--and public health--are influenced by exposures to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and electromagnetic-fields. Listen to Dr. Carpenter apply his expertise into a practical nontoxic lifestyle. He shares his insights on healthy eating, drinking water, breastfeeding versus infant formula, vaccines, and more. You'll end the conversation with helpful perspectives and easy tips. Stay connected to Sophia's broader portfolio of work by texting "DETOX" to 66866
2018-12-1344 minPractical Nontoxic Living13. Overlooked Healthy Choices for Healthy LivingDr. Joseph Braun, a Professor of Epidemiology at Brown University, is interested in studying the potential health consequences of environmental chemical exposures in pregnant women, infants, and children. More specifically, he has a special interest in studying how early life chemical exposures—ones that we can also modify—may influence obesity and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and autism. Dr. Braun has been identified by peers as one of the top 20 pioneers under 40 in environmental public health. Dr. Braun was chosen for his exceptional work. According to a press release by the nonprofit organization, Collaborative on Health and the E...
2018-10-1250 minPractical Nontoxic Living12. Support These Retailers That Are Protecting Us From Toxic ChemicalsThe Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition represents more than 11 million individuals—including parents, health professionals, advocates for people with learning and developmental disabilities, reproductive health advocates, environmentalists as well as businesses from across the nation. One campaign that you should know about is called Mind the Store, which ranks retailers based on their policies towards eliminating toxic chemicals from products that these retailers sell. Listen to the campaign director, Mike Schade, discuss which retailers they found as leaders in protecting us from toxic chemicals so that we can support those who are proactively setting healthier standards for us.
2018-09-0746 minPractical Nontoxic Living11. What colors do you emanate? Which spirits do you attract?Deborah Hanekamp, aka Mama Medicine, is a seeress carrying 17+ yrs in the healing arts. Sophia and Deborah discuss people's auras, the spirits that surround us, darkness & light, destiny, and our many teachers. Deborah is an Initiated Amazonian Shaman, Reiki Master and Yogini. She has developed Medicine Readings and led Medicine Reading ceremonies all over the world. Her work has been featured in Vogue, New York Times & Marie Claire Magazine. Vogue magazine called her "Fashion's Favorite Healer." Listen to this provocative conversation that may leave you feeling more calm, compassionate, giving, and loving. Stay upda...
2017-12-271h 02Practical Nontoxic Living10. How toxic exposures threaten our reproductive health, and what we can do to protect ourselves.Dr. Hugh Taylor is an internationally-recognized expert in female reproductive health. In this podcast, Sophia Ruan Gushée talks to Dr. Taylor about how toxic exposures (including cell phone radiation) may affect reproductive health, like fertility and outcomes of pregnancy and IVF. -- Dr. Hugh Taylor is: Chair of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine Chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale New Haven Hospital Active researcher that has been funded continuously by the National Institutes of Health for more than 20 years. He has conducted extensive research in such areas as...
2017-09-191h 11Practical Nontoxic Living9. Can yoga end suffering? Sophia explores this and more with Heather Lilleston, co-founder of Yoga for Bad PeopleThere's something particularly interesting about discussing suffering with a seemingly happy, beautiful person who has no obvious reason to be suffering. Heather Lilleston beams beauty, sunshine, and joy. She also exudes love, kindness, and grace. Listen to Heather discuss suffering with familiarity and study. For those who suffer, and feel alone, and that they somehow deserve their pain, I share the following conversation with you as a reminder that no one's life is perfect: we each have our own set of challenges, and we are each in this human experience together. You are not alone. We als...
2017-08-0948 minPractical Nontoxic Living8. Halotherapy, or salt therapy: Why it's enjoying a resurgence among those seeking to soothe respiratory issues, eczema, Lyme Disease, and other types of inflammationSophia Ruan Gushée discussed halotherapy and salt baths with Shannon Coppola of Montauk Salt Cave. Visitors, Shannon, and Shannon's family experience relief of symptoms from eczema, Lyme disease, respiratory issues, and other inflammation-related issues after spending time in a salt cave. Listen to consider whether halotherapy should become part of your routine. Click here for more: Podcast show notes on Montauk Salt Cave. Get practical nontoxic lifestyle tips by texting "DETOX" to 66866
2017-06-2631 min
Legends of S.H.I.E.L.D.: A Marvel Studios TV & Film Fan Podcast"Chapter 2" S1E2 Legion Review (A Marvel Fancast) LoS182The Legends Of S.H.I.E.L.D. Director SP Rupert, Agent Haley, and Agent Lauren discuss the Legion episode “Chapter 2.”
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2017-06-2246 minPractical Nontoxic Living7. Bees and Other Pollinators: What You Should Know and Simple Steps to Help Our BeesSophia Ruan Gushée visits beekeeper Laura Klahre, founder of Blossom Meadow, which is located in the North Fork of Eastern Long Island. Sophia and Laura discuss Colony Collapse Disorder, the pollinator crisis, and simple steps we can pursue to support our bees, other pollinators, and our ecosystem. This is a great podcast for the family. Learn more at NontoxicLiving.tips. Get practical nontoxic lifestyle tips by texting "DETOX" to 66866
2017-06-0319 minPractical Nontoxic Living6. Probiotics, Fermentation and Gut Health with Sandor KatzSandor Katz is a NY Times bestselling author of the books Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation. Among his loyal fans is renowned food writer Michael Pollan, who has referenced Sandor in his own books, and has turned to him as a fermentation teacher. From my apartment in Manhattan, I spoke to Sandor via Skype while he was at his farm in rural Tennessee. I hope this podcast inspires you to consider fermented foods to enrich your gut flora. Sandor simplifies how to get started, including tips on making your own fermented vegetables. Listen to practical wisdom...
2017-02-0159 minPractical Nontoxic Living5. Healing Through Essential OilsAlaknanda Nabar of Family of Light Holistic Center shares her incredible story of treating and healing her son's autism through a radical holistic approach. This episode asks the questions many of us have around essential oils, and can empower you with an overview of, and introduction into, how to responsibly incorporate this powerful medicine into your lives for better health. Follow Sophia's work by texting "DETOX" to 66866
2016-12-1646 minPractical Nontoxic Living4. Organic Sleep? It's a thing.Mother of three and founder of Organique, a cutting-edge, completely organic mattress company based out of California, Kristen Rannala provides a healthier mattress 101 overview. Sophia and Kristen talk about how your health might be impacted by conventional mattresses' off-gassing of toxicants like chlorine, formaldehyde, heavy metals, pesticides, phthalates, and VOC's. You will learn simple steps to improve your night's sleep. Also learn what this health-conscious mother of three feeds HER children for breakfast. There are inspirations galore! Visit organiquesleep.com for more information about Kristen's mattress company, as always, visit NontoxicLiving.tips and Ruan...
2016-12-0530 min
Women's Wellness RadioHormone Disrupting Chemicals With Sophia GusheeOur guest this week is Sophia Gushee, a mother of three. She has collected several books to guide her in taking care of her babies. One day she read that there are some cancer causing and hormone disrupting chemicals in some baby bottle nipples. She researched further and found legitimate concerns but was disappointed when she couldn’t find any alternative options for the baby bottles. She became really passionate about spreading awareness and informing others so that they can make healthier choices. She ended up organizing all her 8 years of research into the book A to Z...
2016-10-1044 minPractical Nontoxic Living3. Reducing EMF Exposures for Better Sleep and HealthIn this episode, host Sophia Ruan Gushée sits down with Matthew Waletzke (Environmental Consultant) to learn about concerns over excessive EMF exposures, and how we can gain clarity, wellbeing, and restorative sleep through reducing our EMF exposures in a few simple steps.
2016-09-0936 minPractical Nontoxic Living2. A Conversation with the Practical Nontoxic Living TeamSophia sits down with Ashley S. Cooke & Eden Connelly--early members of the Practical Nontoxic Living team. They discuss how learning about toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and man-made EMFs in our environment has enhanced their lives.
2016-08-1035 min
Practical Nontoxic Living1. Introducing the Detox EncyclopediaGet an inside glimpse into why Sophia Ruan Gushée created her critically acclaimed book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. In the author's first podcast, she shares heartfelt speeches from her book launch party, as she invites listeners to join her never-ending journey of discovering new tips and tricks for practical nontoxic living. Read testimonials for A to Z of D-Toxing and Sophia's work by clicking here: Ruan Living. Learn more about Sophia's online workshops by clicking here: D-Tox Academy
2016-07-2718 minPractical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée1. Introducing the Detox EncyclopediaGet an inside glimpse into why Sophia Ruan Gushée created her critically acclaimed book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. In the author's first podcast, she shares heartfelt speeches from her book launch party, as she invites listeners to join her never-ending journey of discovering new tips and tricks for practical nontoxic living. Read testimonials for A to Z of D-Toxing and Sophia's work by clicking here: Ruan Living. Learn more about Sophia's online workshops by clicking here: D-Tox Academy
2016-07-2718 min
Fearless Fabulous YouSophia Ruan Gushee and Amy J BermanMother of 3, Sophia Gushee became concerned about the influences of toxins in your home and spent 8 years researching her book. "A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures," and finding better solutions. She's living life to the fullest with Stage IV breast cancer and helps inspire others facing a terminal illness. Amy Berman, senior program officer at The John A. Hartford Foundation, discusses how to cope, make the best choices for your well-being and palliative careThis show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) pa...
2016-05-2548 min
Over The Back Fence[BLOCKED] Season 5 Episode 5This week, Beth and Neighbour discuss the joys of Whooping Cough, lockout-laws, show entries, the Super Bowl (yes - the Super Bowl. Don't worry, it features Kardashians), de-toxing your womb and what your favourite biscuit says about you.
2016-02-1741 min
Get Over It! PodcastD-Toxing Your life for Better HealthGuest:Sophia Ruan Gushée Featured book:A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic ExposuresWebsite: www.nontoxicliving.tips Health-conscious mother of three, Sophia Ruan Gushee thought she knew how to be healthy. Only after she became a mother did she become aware of an overlooked influence on health: toxic exposures. These pervade not just our outdoor environments but also our homes, bodies, and diet. And, while sensitivities vary, we are especially vulnerable during periods of rapid biological development. Therefore, protecting children should be a top priority.Bio...
2015-11-0559 min
Quirky Cooking ChatsAQJ 05: Gut healing, de-toxing, and how it feels to go through the die-off phase of GAPSFor most people, it’s a bit scary to think of moving away from your usual way of eating to a gut-healing diet like GAPS, and one of the scariest things is the thought of the de-toxing and die-off symptoms that you’ll go through.
So how does it feel to go through the die-off phase of GAPS? What kinds of foods were we eating before we started GAPS, and what happened when we switched to gut-healing foods? What happens when your body begins to change over from feeding on sugars, to using fats for fuel?
In this e...
2015-01-081h 02
Quirky Cooking ChatsAQJ 05: Gut healing, de-toxing, and how it feels to go through the die-off phase of GAPSFor most people, it’s a bit scary to think of moving away from your usual way of eating to a gut-healing diet like GAPS, and one of the scariest things is the thought of the de-toxing and die-off symptoms that you’ll go through.
So how does it feel to go through the die-off phase of GAPS? What kinds of foods were we eating before we started GAPS, and what happened when we switched to gut-healing foods? What happens when your body begins to change over from feeding on sugars, to using fats for fuel?
In this e...
2015-01-081h 02