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The 80/20 Holistic HomeFrom Mosquito Magnets to Sunblock Superstars: A Crunchy Mom's Survival Guide to SpringSpring into Wellness: Low-Tox Tips for a Healthier Season
Welcome to the 80 20 Holistic Home podcast where we empower you to live a healthier, low-tox life! With spring and summer approaching, this episode discusses natural alternatives to protect your family from bug bites, seasonal allergies, and sunburns. Felicia shares personal experiences with mosquitos, pollen, and the intense sun from living in South Carolina, and delves into ways to reduce toxic exposure around the home. From natural mosquito repellents and anti-itch solutions to tackling seasonal allergies with local honey and high-quality air filters, the episode is packed w...2025-04-0224 min
Rooted in Abundance: Faith, Money and MotherhoodSafe, Clean, and Budget-Friendly: An 80/20 Approach to Affordable, Low-Tox Swaps in Your HomeSend us a textIn this episode, Megan is joined by Felicia Long, the creator of The 80/20 Holistic Home and justalittlescrunchy Instagram page, as she shares her passion for holistic living and how to make your home a safer place for your family. She offers practical tips on low-toxic living, focusing on how to create a healthier home without sacrificing quality or breaking the bank.What you’ll learn in this episode:The health impacts of conventional cleaning products and why making the switch is essential.Simple, cost-effective DIY cleaning solutions using ev...2025-03-2541 min
Peaceful Homebirth Podcast | Homebirth Preparation for Christian Women & Healing from Birth TraumaEp 203//Felicia's Redemptive Homebirth With PROMPremature Rupture of Membranes is a very common cause of induction which leads down the cascade of interventions. While it’s not uncommon it can be frustrating when it happens 3 births in a row! Today my guest came on the show to share her story of the MAJOR difference in management of PROM from the hospital and then at home with a midwife.
Felicia is a mom of 3 and former corporate engineer turned stay at home mom who has spent the last 15 years walking down a path to a more natural lifestyle. She shares her lifes...2025-03-2550 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeDecoding Labels: Your Guide to Cleaner Personal Care ProductsExploring Safer Personal Care Products: Your Guide to Low Tox Beauty Solutions
In this episode of the 80/20 Holistic Home podcast, we delve into the risks associated with conventional personal care products and discuss practical ways to swap them out for safer alternatives. Felicia shares her personal journey towards discovering low tox beauty and the emotional challenges that came with it. She covers a range of personal care items, including toothpaste, deodorant, skincare, makeup, body wash, body lotion, and hair care. Key harmful ingredients like synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates, harsh sulfates, and formaldehyde are explored in detail. The host also provides...2025-03-1922 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeBreaking up with Seed Oils: A Journey to Low Tox LivingRelearning to Cook: The Truth About Seed Oils and Embracing Traditional Fats
In this episode of the 80/20 Holistic Home Podcast, we explore the topic of seed oils—their prevalence, health impacts, and reasons to avoid them. We delve into the history and production process of seed oils, highlighting their high omega-6 fatty acid content and the resulting inflammation and chronic diseases from their consumption. Felicia shares her journey of transitioning from seed oils to traditional fats like olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, butter, and ghee. Practical tips on using these healthier alternatives in daily coo...2025-03-1223 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeCrunchy Moms and Money: Strategies for Smart Financial MovesFrom High-Powered Careers to Holistic Living: Navigating Financial Transitions with Megan
In this episode of the 80/20 Holistic Home podcast, host Felicia welcomes Megan, a certified financial family planner turned stay-at-home mom and entrepreneur. The conversation covers the emotional and behavioral aspects of managing money, the importance of keeping meaningful goals in focus, and practical tips for living a low-tox life without breaking the bank. They discuss useful financial tools, like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), budgeting techniques, and the importance of setting non-negotiable priorities. Megan also highlights the significance of contentment and shifting mindset to reduce financial stress...2025-03-0554 minThe 80/20 Holistic Home10 Homemade Recipes for a Low Tox, Cost Effective Kitchen10 Easy Homemade Staples for a Low-Tox Kitchen:
In this episode of the 80/20 Holistic Home podcast, Felicia discusses the importance and benefits of making food items from scratch to reduce toxins and improve quality. She shares her own experiences and recipes for 10 everyday kitchen staples: ranch dressing, bread, mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, apple cider vinegar, vinaigrette, bone broth, granola, taco seasoning, and Caesar dressing. Each recipe is straightforward, time-efficient, and cost-effective, enabling listeners to easily incorporate healthier, higher-quality ingredients into their cooking.
00:00 Introduction to Homemade Products
00:59 Benefits of Making Your Own Products
02:20 Cost-Effectiveness...2025-02-2527 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeA Day in the Life: A Glimpse into My Daily RitualsAchieving Balance: My Comprehensive AM and PM Routines
In this episode of The 80/20 Holistic Home Podcast, Felicia shares her structured morning and evening routines designed for efficiency, holistic wellness, and self-care amidst the chaos of parenting. Felicia provides an in-depth look at her daily habits, from supplement intake and skincare regimens to child care routines and self-care practices. Emphasizing the importance of balance and realistic goal-setting, the episode offers a glimpse into maintaining productivity and wellness in a bustling household.
00:00 Introduction to the 80/20 Holistic Home Podcast
00:52 Coping with a Chaotic January
01:51 The Importance of Morning and Evening Routines
03:52 My Morning Routine...2025-02-1824 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeSimplifying Dinner: A Week of Real Life Low Tox Meal Ideas
A Week of Balanced Meals: Simplicity and Inspiration
In this episode of The 80/20 Holistic Home podcast, we explore practical strategies for maintaining a low-tox lifestyle while enjoying balanced and healthy living. Felicia shares her passion for meal prepping and the joy of discovering new meal ideas. She provides a detailed breakdown of her family's dinners for the past week, offering inspiration and pragmatic tips for healthy, delicious meals. The episode also covers her experience with grocery shopping at Costco and Aldi, emphasizing the importance of organic produce and clean eating. Additionally, listeners are encouraged to explore a DIY cleaning recipe b...2025-01-2820 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeDitching Toxic Cleaners: Simple, Affordable DIY SolutionsClean and Green: Easy DIY Natural Cleaners
In this episode of The 80/20 Holistic Home podcast, host Felicia delves into the importance of switching to natural cleaners for improving health, protecting the environment, and saving money. She shares personal experiences from her holistic health journey and outlines the harmful effects of conventional cleaners. Felicia provides easy and affordable DIY alternatives using simple ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, Castile soap, and hydrogen peroxide. Tune in for practical recipes and tips to make your home cleaner and greener without added stress or expense.
00:00 Introduction to 80/20 Holistic Home
2025-01-1519 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeA Year After Birth: Holistic Insights for Postpartum Wellness
Navigating Postpartum: Challenges, Successes, and Holistic Approaches
In this special episode of 'The 80/20 Holistic Home' podcast, Felicia reflects on her journey through her third baby's first year, covering personal experiences with breastfeeding challenges, postpartum struggles, and balancing life with multiple children. She also shares holistic practices that significantly improved her pregnancy and postpartum recovery, including chiropractic care, intentional nutrition, red light therapy, homeopathics, and more.
Tune in for practical insights and holistic tips for a more harmonious postpartum experience.
00:00 Welcome to The 80/20 Holistic Home
00:37 A Special Episode: My Son's First Birthday
01:24 Breastfeeding Journeys: Challenges and Triumphs
04:50 Postpartum Reflections: Stress and Surpri...2025-01-0628 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeSetting the Stage for 2025: Holistic and Low Tox Resolutions
New Year's Resolutions for a Holistic, Low-Tox Home
In this episode of The 80/20 Holistic Home Podcast, Felicia discusses the importance of New Year's resolutions and how they can be utilized to embrace a low-tox, holistic lifestyle. The episode shares personal experiences of transitioning to a stay-at-home mom, reflecting on previous years' resolutions, and outlines specific goals for the upcoming year—ranging from learning about homeopathy to improving health and wellness, fitness, and home organization. Felicia provides insights into practical steps for reducing toxins, nurturing wellness, and balancing life holistically.
00:00 Introduction to the 80/20 Holistic Home Podcast
00:33 Navigating the Holiday Season
00:53 Reflecting on the...2024-12-3122 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeBeyond the Holiday Chaos: Tips for Reducing Stress
Holistic Solutions to Manage Holiday Stress: Tips for Better Sleep, Diet, and Well-being
In this episode of 'The 80/20 Holistic Home' Felicia shares practical advice for managing stress during the hectic holiday season. Key topics include the importance of sleep and stress management, the role of diet, exercise, and grounding, and the benefits of meditative practices. Felicia also discusses the impact of chronic stress on health and provides actionable tips to counteract stress, such as incorporating magnesium supplements, engaging in regular physical activity, and utilizing grounding sheets and red light therapy.
00:00 Introduction to the 80/20 Holistic Home Podcast
00:32 Holiday Season Stress and Perso...2024-12-1720 minThe 80/20 Holistic Home5 Simple Food Rules for 80/20 Grocery ShoppingNavigating Healthy Grocery Shopping: Simplicity in Food Choices
In episode two of the 80/20 Holistic Home podcast, the focus is on food, particularly grocery shopping and meal planning. Felicia discusses her journey towards a low-tox lifestyle, sharing practical tips for reducing toxins in food. Key points include the importance of focusing on organic produce using the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists, the significance of reading food labels, and the prioritization of quality meat. The episode also introduces Wild Pastures, a meat delivery service, as a convenient option. The host emphasizes the 80/20 principle, encouraging listeners to adopt flexible and...2024-12-0924 minThe 80/20 Holistic HomeMy low tox journey (so far)In the inaugural episode of 'The 80/20 Holistic Home Podcast,' Felicia introduces the show's mission to help listeners live a balanced, low-tox life. She shares her personal journey from a career in engineering to being a stay-at-home mom, and her experiences with holistic wellness practices. Felicia discusses overcoming the pressure of perfection, the importance of balance, and her three significant life events that led her to adopt and promote a more natural lifestyle.
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