Practical Nontoxic Living (Sophia Ruan Gushée)
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| 09 Sep 2016 | 3. Reducing EMF Exposures for Better Sleep and Health | 00:36:47 | |
In 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. | |||
| 06 Feb 2020 | 18. Essential Features of a Healing Home | 01:13:57 | |
Could 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 of a physical space can affect our immune response, stress, relaxation, memories, and peace. She also shares the personal experiences that have led to the life-changing research she does today. As you detox your home and lifestyle, listen to this fascinating and empowering conversation for inspirations on the simple ways you can reconstruct your routines and space with positive, healing triggers that Dr. Sternberg and I discuss. These positive, healing triggers can be included in your home design, routines, rituals, aromatherapy, art, music, and meditation. -- Click here for podcast show notes -- EPISODE TIMELINE
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| 02 May 2023 | 60. How Can I Avoid Endocrine Disruptors like BPA in Receipts? | 00:25:04 | |
This week’s episode is all about protecting your skin from endocrine disruptors — especially from touching receipts (and other thermal paper!) Did you know that using hand sanitizer before touching a receipt can cause your skin to absorb 100X more BPA from that paper?? Listen to learn more background information about BPA & other hormone disrupting chemicals in receipts, and some great tips to avoid your exposure! RESOURCES Our favorite nontoxic mattress Elizabeth’s favorite nontoxic clothing brand
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| 11 May 2021 | 35. Feel Better With Age! | 01:07:40 | |
At age 61, Elissa Goodman is a glowing reminder of our healing opportunities. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 32, Elissa later discovered that she also had Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and Celiac disease. Then, 11 years after her cancer diagnosis, her husband Marc was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After battling cancer for 18 months, Marc passed away at age 45. As a single mom of two young daughters, Elissa quit her job at Vogue and became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist as she navigated her healing path. Author of the bestselling book Cancer Hacks: A Holistic Guide to Overcoming your Fears and Healing Cancer, Elissa has remained free of cancer, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s and Celiac Disease. She says she also feels better than ever, and she looks AMAZINGLY healthy and vibrant! Elissa is often asked to contribute to outlets such as Huffington Post, abc7, NBC LA, E! News, Well & Good, Mind Body Green, and more. Elissa is currently working on her second book, which you’ll hear more about in our podcast. Examples of topics covered:
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Special thanks to podcast producer Chris Robertson. -- Important note: Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as medical advice. This podcast shares the experience of the individuals and their opinions are their own. | |||
| 08 Dec 2020 | 30. Master Organic Mattresses & Sustainable Interior Design for an Eco-friendly Home | 00:54:25 | |
Anticipating his first grandchild, Barry Cik shopped for a suitable crib mattress. However, as a board-certified environmental engineer with eco-friendly preferences, Barry was surprised to learn that most bedding manufacturers used harmful chemicals and materials. This inspired Barry to leverage his background in environmental engineering to create the safest mattress products possible for various price points. Thus, Naturepedic, an industry-leading organic mattress manufacturer, was formed. This podcast teaches you about the key components that are often sources of toxic exposures in conventional mattresses. These components are also commonly used in many other home furnishings—like sofas, high chairs, dining chairs, carpets, stuffed animals, nursing pillows, and more. So, if you're interested in sustainable interior design, creating an eco-friendly home, improving your indoor air quality, and decreasing your body burden from toxic chemicals, then this podcast will help with all those things. For podcast show notes and to watch this video podcast, click here: NontoxicLiving.tips. | |||
| 17 May 2022 | 47. Home Detox Part 2: Indoor Air Quality | 00:43:49 | |
Part 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:
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| 26 Jan 2021 | 33. Infrared Saunas: Optimize the Benefits | 00:44:22 | |
Regular Sunlighten infrared sauna use is reported to support detoxification, immunity, pain relief, weight loss, anti-aging, relaxation, wound healing, blood pressure, circulation, muscle recovery, and autoimmune issues. In this episode, Connie helps us understand how:
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| 21 Mar 2023 | 54. How Can I Cultivate Mindfulness and Safety with Technology? with August Brice | 01:22:05 | |
This is the one allll about energy and EMFs! Sophia and Elizabeth sit down with August Brice, Founder of TechWellness, to discuss EMFs (electromagnetic fields). We talk about what they are, different types of EMFs and frequencies, different ways to protect our bodies while traveling and in our homes, and how amazing and resilient our bodies are! If you're curious about EMFs but don't know where to start, this is the episode for you! Our Listeners get 20% headphones and Level 1 EMF Protection Pack at TechWellness! Use code "RUAN" at checkout! Contact hello@ruanliving.com or on Instagram @ruanliving or @practicalnontoxicliving with any questions/comments. We look forward to connecting with you! RUAN LIVING RESOURCES
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| 14 Feb 2023 | 50. How To Find The Best Nontoxic Dry Shampoo | 00:07:32 | |
In recent months, too many brands of dry shampoo were recalled due to their cancer risks. In this episode, Sophia tells you what you should know about dry shampoo and how you can find the best "nontoxic" dry shampoo for your preferences. In Ruan Living's D-Tox Academy, Sophia shares her favorite dry shampoo product as well as her other go-to practical nontoxic brands. Learn more here: D-Tox Academy by Ruan Living. SHOW NOTES [00:00] Introduction of the Presentation of Ruan Powwow for the D-Tox Academy [00:35] How to Join the Detox Academy [02:05] Benzene was detected in 34 brands of dry shampoo products [02:47] What is benzene?
[03:37] Aerosol products [04:51] Reading the product ingredients [05:15] Using powder dry shampoo [05:32] Household Repeat Offenders of benzene and aerosol products RUAN LIVING RESOURCES FOLLOW RUAN LIVING | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | 39. Transform Unconscious Patterns Into Conscious Choices | 00:50:26 | |
Jozi Radus is the creator of the Unconscious Mapping System (UMS), which is a method that she designed to help clients transform their unconscious patterns into conscious choices. Her intention is to empower and liberate you through her method so that you can elevate your life experience. In this episode:
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| 06 Feb 2024 | E73. Obesogens: Why diet and exercise are not enough for a healthy lifestyle | 00:06:09 | |
This episode features a short excerpt from January's Detox Workshop, all about Obesogens! This is a short overview on the most researched theories about the recent meteoric rise of obesity and metabolic syndrome across the world, and especially in the United States. The full presentation is available via replay through the D-Tox Academy! D-Tox Academy is a membership-based library of nontoxic resources, designed to simplify clean living for you. Learn more about membership to access the workshop replay here. RESOURCES Shop Sophia's Nontoxic Favorites: Amazon — Curated by RUAN Shop Ruan affiliate nontoxic products
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| 11 Apr 2023 | 57. What is the cleanest fish? Tips to detox chemicals & heavy metals from your diet | 00:13:47 | |
This week is a quick tips episode! Sophia and Elizabeth discuss recent studies making headlines about forever chemicals in fish. They break down the findings for you, discuss their favorite ways to enjoy seafood mindfully, and some easy solutions for you to implement in your grocery list! Enjoy! Follow, rate, and subscribe if you are enjoying this info — or go the extra mile and share it with a friend too! RESOURCES D-Tox Academy Community — use code SPRINGCLEAN50 for 50% off your first month’s membership (offer only valid through 4/14/23)!
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Freshwater Fish Contain Harmful Forever Chemicals EWG Map of Freshwater Fish Contamination in U.S.A. CNN — Freshwater Fish Contamination
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| 18 Apr 2023 | 58. How Do Chemicals Affect Masculinity? | 00:14:22 | |
This week is another quick one! Sophia and Elizabeth chat about nontoxic living in current headlines — and break down some studies for you! Specifically, they discuss how endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked to alterations in male reproductive organs — like lower quality and/or less sperm, smaller anogenital distance, and even smaller genitals! They also give you some quick and easy tips to start implementing today. This conversation is an excerpt from the new offering for D-Tox Academy members — which is Use the News! We are joining our D-Tox Academy community live every Thursday at 12pm, to share with our community health/wellness trends in current headlines, and break down recent health studies. It’s nontoxic living, simplified for you! Join our free newsletter: Free Ruan Living newsletter RESOURCES Count Down by Dr. Shanna Swann | |||
| 16 May 2023 | 62. Melatonin & Circadian Rhythm | 00:23:51 | |
This week's episode is all about sleep & your cirdcadian rhythm! Sophia and Elizabeth discuss melatonin supplements & overdoses, cortisol, if watching the sunset can help you fall asleep at night, and more. Enjoy! To subscribe to our newsletter, register here: Free Ruan Living newsletter RESOURCES | |||
| 19 Oct 2021 | 40. Resonate with Sound Healing and Vibration Therapy | 00:29:35 | |
While inside Woom's multisensory studio with visual art displayed on the walls around us, Elian and I talk about how sound and vibration therapy have changed her life. Listen to how it may enhance yours!
To learn more about: Woom Center Visit https://woomcenter.com/ and on Instagram @woomcenter Sophia Ruan Gushée
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| 15 Dec 2020 | 31. Effortlessly Enjoy Curated Natural Wines That Are Biodynamic, Organic, Lab-tested for Purity | 00:57:34 | |
Did you know that there are 76 FDA-approved additives that US wine-makers can use? While some of these are natural, some are toxic. Fortunately, Dry Farm Wines ensures that the artisanal wines delivered to you have been laboratory tested for purity. The largest Natural Wine merchant in the world, Dry Farm Wines sells curated organic biodynamic natural wines that are sugar-free, lower in sulfites, and lower in alcohol. The wines are friendly to low carb, Paleo, ketogenic, and low sugar diets. Founder of Dry Farm Wines, Todd White breaks down what wine drinkers should know about conventional wines, especially those manufactured in the United States. In this podcast, you'll learn:
Dry Farm Wines also offers a 100% Happiness Promise. This means that if you're not fully happy with any bottle received from Dry Farm Wines, then you can receive either a replacement or a refund. Whichever you prefer. A proud affiliate partner with Dry Farm Wines, I have a special offer for you: Receive a bottle of wine for just a penny with your first order! Visit my affiliate link below to start your exploratory adventure with some of the cleanest natural wines in the world. | |||
| 12 Oct 2018 | 13. Overlooked Healthy Choices for Healthy Living | 00:50:47 | |
Dr. 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 Environment, Dr. Braun’s work will pioneer environmental health science and catalyze policies and actions to protect the health of children, families, and communities. In August 2017, I spoke to Dr. Braun. I wanted to learn what inspired him to research how early life exposures may affect our long term health. And I was also curious how he applies his expertise into healthy choices for his healthy living. In addition to getting those questions answered, I got Joe’s top six detox recommendations for the average person. They involve drinking water, canned foods, plastics, carpets, cleaning, and organic foods. Whether you’re already a parent, considering having children, or if you are just interested in healthy living, you’ll learn valuable information and helpful tips by listening to this conversation with Joe about our toxic exposures. Also remember that you can review the transcript for this on my website at NontoxicLiving.tips. This is an important topic that we must keep learning more about. | |||
| 05 Dec 2016 | 4. Organic Sleep? It's a thing. | 00:30:34 | |
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 RuanLiving.com for more tips & tricks on practical nontoxic living!
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| 07 Mar 2023 | 52. How Can I Apply Nontoxic Living in My Life? | 00:32:44 | |
Welcome Elizabeth McCormick! Our newest member of the Ruan Living team sits down with Sophia to discuss how the two are currently applying nontoxic living into their homes and lives. Elizabeth shares her personal journey that led her to nontoxic living, how she and Sophia connected, and what she’s currently working on in her home and habits! Enjoy!! NEWSLETTER: To join our newsletter, visit https://www.ruanliving.com/weekly-newsletter-subscribe. RESOURCES by RUAN LIVING
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| 07 Sep 2018 | 12. Support These Retailers That Are Protecting Us From Toxic Chemicals | 00:46:11 | |
The 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. Follow more of Sophia's work at NontoxicLiving.tips and RuanLiving.com | |||
| 26 Jun 2017 | 8. Halotherapy, or salt therapy: Why it's enjoying a resurgence among those seeking to soothe respiratory issues, eczema, Lyme Disease, and other types of inflammation | 00:31:44 | |
Sophia 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 | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | 44. 5G Protection Products From A Former Telecom Engineer | 01:05:10 | |
Daniel DeBaun is an internationally recognized expert in Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF), co-author of the bestselling book, Radiation Nation, and co-founder & CEO of DefenderShield. When Daniel last appeared on Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 17, 5G had not yet rolled out nationwide. What then, have we learned about the new wireless communication network? Sophia and Daniel discuss the current EMF environment, how 5G differs from previous signals, the importance of creating a “sanctuary” free of mobile devices in your bedroom, and much more! Listen to Sophia’s conversation with Daniel to learn invaluable information for your health and well-being. To check out Daniel's DefenderShield products, click on Sophia's affiliate link. FOLLOW RUAN LIVING
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| 24 Jan 2019 | 16. Can Your Home Contribute to Your Chronic Symptoms? | 00:53:36 | |
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 very intrigued that she had discovered that her home had made her and her son sick. Having read about symptoms associated with toxic exposures from what makes up our homes and the things we buy for them, I was excited to talk to someone who had personal experience with this, especially because Angela was able to empower herself to recover and heal. Having met people of all ages who suffer from various chronic symptoms, I suspect that considering the health of our homes could help many. Most people just don't know that their homes and household items can contribute to health issues. For Angela, conditions she experienced included sinus and ear infections, itchy feet after walking barefoot on her carpet, swollen feet after walking barefoot on newly installed composite wood floors, feeling sick after using her wood-burning fireplace, and feeling not well after painting walls. Other symptoms that Angela had?
In this podcast, you'll hear Angela say, "I had a lot of symptoms, I just didn't understand what the cause of the problem was." If you or someone you know have unexplained chronic symptoms, then maybe something you hear in this podcast might inspire you to consider the health of your home. You'll hear how Angela tracked her and her son's pattern of symptoms to discover which home exposures were making them sick. And, please keep in mind a new online program I'm launching in April 2019 called Home Detox 101. It lays out easy ways you can detox your body burden by choosing simple tips to detox your indoor air, drinking water, sleep, house dust, and more. Through short videos and a menu of options, this is meant to welcome you onto a pleasant path of detoxing your home for healing spaces. For now, check out my conversation with Angela. By the way, this was recorded years ago. Since then, Angela has helped me with articles about detoxing our homes. You can find these free resources—along with the transcript to this podcast—at NontoxicLiving.tips. And please visit Angela's website Occupant Wellness through which she helps people live healthier, more comfortable lifestyles. | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 | E67. The 40-Day Home Detox | 00:17:01 | |
All 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
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| 24 Apr 2020 | 22. Vision therapy with Dr. Marc Grossman, leading holistic optometrist | 00:54:33 | |
Dr. 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:
Dr. Grossman’s latest co-created book is titled Natural Eye Care, Your Guide to Healthy Vision and Healing. Natural Eye Care is a landmark guide written to empower readers of every age to support and preserve healthy vision through the health of the whole body. Click here for podcast show notes. Podcast composer: Chris Robertson | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | 29. "If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer." | 00:44:30 | |
As Reina Honts approached her 50th birthday in 2018, she had a strong instinct that she should get her lungs tested. Since Reina had no symptoms and was a non-smoker, it was surprising that a tumor in her lung was found. After undergoing a lobectomy, Reina is now cancer-free. Reina, who joined the Lung Cancer Research Foundation as a Board Member, believes that early detection was invaluable for her lung diagnosis and wants more people to know that "If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer." Learn more:
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| 26 Sep 2023 | E68. Is Cellphone Radiation Harmful? | 00:45:52 | |
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 LEARN: Join D-Tox Academy to start your nontoxic lifestyle today! | |||
| 04 Mar 2020 | 19. Air purifiers: How to select the best one for you | 00:38:19 | |
Fine 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, even in the most industrialized cities. And we often spend approximately 90% of our time indoors. Furthermore, certain populations--like young children, domestic workers, and the elderly--can spend even more time indoors than the average person. While there’s a lot we can’t control about indoor air quality (like in our workplace), we do have a lot of opportunity to create a healthy home, especially a healthy bedroom. Our podcast guest is Vinny Lobdell, Jr. He is co-founder of Intellipure; president of its parent company, Healthway Family of Brands; and Global President of its sister company, Pure Wellness. We’ll hear more about these B2B and B2C solutions in the podcast with Vinny, who is a leading indoor air quality and air filtration expert. Vinny helps us understand how to select the best air purifier for our circumstances and budget. He explains that air purifiers are helpful not just in filtering toxic fumes, allergens, fungi, and particles, but also ultra fine particles that are smaller than the tip of a hair. Studies are finding that these ultra fine particles not only can irritate and inflame our air passageways, including our lungs, but they can penetrate to other areas of our body and contribute to cancer, heart disease, maybe infertility, and more. We talk about the need for air purifiers to be effective for the square footage of your space, to address germs, bacteria, and fungi that can grow inside your air purifier and make your indoor air quality worse, and other important considerations. For more related content, visit the link below, where you'll also find a 10% discount code for Intellipure air purifiers. You can also watch a video of Vinny using a meter to compare the effective of Intellipure and two other popular air purifiers by Molekule and Dyson. https://www.nontoxicliving.tips/blog/best-air-purifier-practical-nontoxic-living-podcast -- Episode Timeline:
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| 09 May 2023 | 61. Foundations of a Healthy Home Environment | 00:54:56 | |
Featuring Andrew Pace! Founder, Green Design Center, healthy home concierge, and host of the Nontoxic Environments Podcast. This week’s episode is an interview between Sophia and Andrew from his podcast, Nontoxic Environments, which was released earlier this year. It’s filled with the basics of setting up a healthy home environment — from free tips, to adjusting your mindset, unexpected ways nontoxic living can actually make your life easier (and save you money). Listen to learn more about Sophia’s background and career prior to researching environmental toxins, and what drives her to help others embrace practical nontoxic living. RESOURCES D-Tox Academy — get your first month for 50% off with code “SPRINGCLEANING” at checkout Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN Naturepedic Mattresses — use code ruanliving15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase! The above is an affiliate link. Text DETOX to 66866 to subscribe to our newsletter.
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| 16 Dec 2016 | 5. Healing Through Essential Oils | 00:46:36 | |
Alaknanda 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 | |||
| 11 Jun 2024 | E75. How to Design a Cleaner Home to Support Your Health with Alison Davin, Jute Interior Design | 00:47:55 | |
This episode features Alison Davin, founder of Jute Interior Design, which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the Good Future Design Alliance, and the AD PRO Directory. Alison and Sophia discuss: -How having multiple chemical sensitivities prompted Alison to research the harmful chemicals in our everyday consumer products -Alison's tips to travel and manage your symptoms if you feel you also are sensitive to conventional chemicals, pesticides, and more -Breaking down different "clean" building materials, and if they are truly clean -How to design a nontoxic space that promotes a more balanced life LINKS: Alison's Book — Live Natural: A Relaxed Approach to Creating Healthy Homes (Amazon affiliate link) 40-Day Home Detox — Learn more here D-Tox Academy Membership — Learn more here
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| 09 Aug 2017 | 9. Can yoga end suffering? Sophia explores this and more with Heather Lilleston, co-founder of Yoga for Bad People | 00:48:51 | |
There'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 also discuss money, teaching, and business! To review podcast show notes and links to more information on Heather and Sophia, click here: Podcast Show Notes of Sophia & Heather. Receive practical nontoxic lifestyle tips by texting "DETOX" to 66866 | |||
| 29 Dec 2020 | 32. Healing & Thriving Lessons from Cancer to Optimize Your Life Quality | 00:56:14 | |
"...she had [terminal lung cancer] that was supposed to take her out in six months... she ended up living for 3.5 years, looking amazing, glowing. And she found such fulfillment in this research and health and knowledge. And she ended up helping so many people and enlightening so many people..." —Ariana Ost Martz, founder of the design atelier, Ariana Ost Topics covered:
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| 23 Jan 2024 | E72. Holistic Health Tips & Nontoxic Living with Heidi Kuimjian | 00:36:27 | |
Welcome back to Practical Nontoxic Living! This week, we have Heidi Kuimjian of Holistic with Heidi and the Lifelong podcast. Heidi is certified in Holistic Nutrition and helps people thrive holistically! Heidi and Elizabeth discuss their journeys to holistic health, nontoxic living, and their favorite tips. Enjoy! Register: Obesogens Workshop Jan 24 1-2pm EST Don't Forget: 40-Day Home Detox is open for enrollment!!! Closes January 31st, so start your 2024 off to a healthier start with this program. Learn more here. Download Heidi's nontoxic clothing EBook here. RESOURCES
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| 01 Feb 2022 | 43. Milk's Magnetic Powers | 00:58:01 | |
Multi-passionate and multi-talented Jody Levy is a creator of art, wellness ventures, and much more. In this episode, we hear how Jody's personal experiences and passion for our inner- and outer- ecosystems have inspired her professional endeavors including The LabElymental Milk Cleanse—an Ayurvedic-inspired, doctor-developed cleanse that combines the magnetic power of full-fat milk and proprietary supplements to help clear, cleanse and balance our modern lifestyle. SAVE 10% Interested in saving 10% as you try The Milk Cleanse? Then usse code RUANLIVING or the affiliate link below for a 10% discount. PODCAST SHOW NOTES For podcast show notes, visit RuanLiving.com. FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Website: www.ruanliving.com Instagram @ruanliving @practicalnontoxicliving Facebook @ruanliving FOLLOW JODY LEVY Website: https://jodydlevy.com/ Instagram: Global Director and CEO | @summit PODCAST MUSIC Chris Robertson @c.c.robertson
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| 14 Oct 2020 | 26. Heal Burnout, Anxiety, and Stress | 00:43:00 | |
Kelsey 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 Heal Burnout, Anxiety, and Stress is especially apropos--during our time of great uncertainty. We talk about our unique "imprints," which Kelsey describes as "a belief system or a deeply embedded memory that has altered how you see yourself, someone else, or the world." Listen to how this can cause unnecessary suffering in your life. Other topics covered:
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| 27 Jun 2023 | 65. Which Household Items Threaten Mental Health? | 00:35:26 | |
Did you know that neurotoxicants, which are exposures that can alter or compromise the structure or function of the nervous system, are found in countless household items, school supplies, and more? This episode features an excerpt from a live workshop Sophia hosted in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to learn the current trends & statistics regarding mental health, which household toxins could be contributing to the current mental health challenges, and as always, practical tips you can implement today to start reducing your exposure. Please rate & leave a review if you enjoy it! Any questions/comments feel free to email hello@ruanliving.com or DM @ruanliving on Instagram or Facebook. For show notes, visit ruanliving.com/blog RESOURCES
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| 09 Nov 2021 | 41. Benefits of Flower Essences | 00:40:36 | |
Katie Hess is a flower alchemist, author of Flowerevolution, and founder of LOTUSWEI, one of the world’s leading floral apothecaries. With her signature elixirs featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times and the LA Times, her flower-powered community is thriving in over 15 countries. Topics covered in this podcast:
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| 27 Dec 2017 | 11. What colors do you emanate? Which spirits do you attract? | 01:02:50 | |
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 updated with Sophia's work by registering for her free newsletter. Just text "DETOX" to 66866 | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 | 38. How Your Fertility & Reproductive Health Signal Your Later Health & Life Expectancy | 00:49:30 | |
One of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists and a professor of environmental medicine and public health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, Dr. Shanna H. Swan recently authored the groundbreaking book Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race (with the award-winning writer Stacey Colino). In this podcast, Dr. Swan shares empowering insights that can optimize influences on reproductive health, fertility, assisted reproductive efforts, and pregnancy outcomes. For example, you will hear how decreasing your exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals decreases risks in conceiving a child (including IVF outcomes), miscarriage, and birth defects. These EDCs are found in common household products, like plastic food containers, canned foods, and cleaning products. You will also hear how your reproductive health can signal your current overall health and life expectancy. Listen for Dr. Swan's recommended solutions to protect your "sixth vital sign." — FERTILITY DETOX The ideal time to eliminate chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs from your home, diet, self-care, and technology is before you conceive. The earlier you start detoxing, the better. To learn more about Sophia's guided detox to optimize for fertility, assisted reproductive effots, and the best pregnancy outcome possible for you, then visit: Fertility Detox with Sophia Ruan Gushée -- Click for podcast transcript at NontoxicLiving.tips -- Special Thanks to Chris Robertson, Practical Nontoxic Living podcast producer. | |||
| 04 Apr 2023 | 56. How Safe Are Cell Phones, Wireless, and 5G for My Body? with Theodora Scarato (Environmental Health Trust) | 01:02:37 | |
This week, we are joined by Theodora Scarato, Executive Director of the Environmental Health Trust. The EHT recently won a lawsuit against the FCC for not updating their wireless safety regulations according to current research. (The last time it was updated was 1996!) We discuss the EHT's work to protect our families from the known and unknown effects of wireless exposure, and compare the U.S. standards of technology use to that of other countries. Did you know that in France, cell phones come with a warning not to use against the pregnant or adolescent abdomen?? I hope you enjoy! Feel free to reach out with any questions/comments to hello@ruanliving.com or DM us @ruanliving on Instagram. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH TRUST: Join EHT's Campaign to Educate Lawmakers: https://healthytechhome. Sign up for EHT's newsletter! https://secure. Read the Science: https://ehtrust.org/ Reduce Your Exposure: https://healthytechhome.org RUAN LIVING RESOURCES: Feeling empowered by this info on EMFs and want to start reducing your home's exposure? Try small habit tweaks with our FREE Digital Detox here. Or, become a member of our D-Tox Academy for its EMF Detox plus much more. Join our newsletter: Free Ruan Living newsletter Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN. | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | REVISIT: How Can I Restore My Energy? Healing & EMFs with Dr. Jill Blakeway | 00:49:18 | |
REVISITED: 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. Blakeway is also a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and founder of the Yinova Center in NYC. As a practitioner, she is known for her intuitive approach to Chinese medicine and particularly for her skills as an acupuncturist and energy healer. EMF DETOX For more resources, join the D-Tox Academy! Pillar 3 is all about reducing EMFs in your home. Sign up today! For EMF reducing accessories, our friends at TechWellness have so many options! Use code “RUAN” at checkout for 20% the Level 1 EMF package, and headphones— the rose gold airtube ones are Elizabeth’s favorite! RUAN LIVING OFFERINGS A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Your Toxic Exposures | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 | 59. How Does Mold Affect Health? & How to Prevent Mold in Your Home with Cheryl Ciecko | 01:13:06 | |
This week's episode is all about MOLD. Cheryl Ciecko joins Sophia to discuss:
Cheryl Ciecko is an architect who specializes in helping homeowners and building professionals avoid mold exposure. Find her online at AvoidingMold or her personal page to learn more or schedule a consultation, or find her @CherylCiecko on Instagram and @CherylCieckoArchitect on YouTube! Enjoy — don’t forget to hit “Follow” and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts! Send us your questions and comments! hello@ruanliving.com or DM on Instagram @ruanliving or @practicalnontoxicliving RESOURCES Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Free Ruan Living newsletter D-Tox Academy Membership (enrolling now!) Shop Amazon — Curated by Ruan | |||
| 09 Aug 2016 | 2. A Conversation with the Practical Nontoxic Living Team | 00:35:57 | |
Sophia 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. | |||
| 27 Jul 2016 | 1. Introducing the Detox Encyclopedia | 00:18:50 | |
Get 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 | |||
| 01 Feb 2017 | 6. Probiotics, Fermentation and Gut Health with Sandor Katz | 00:59:11 | |
Sandor 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 from this fermentation guru--a kind, humble, and fascinating cultural icon. It will reframe bacteria as a tool that can boost immunity, resilient health, and healing. Highlights of what this episode covers are below.
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| 05 May 2020 | 23. Grounding Yourself with Meditation | 00:48:34 | |
Are 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.
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| 13 Nov 2020 | 28. Detox EMFs With Your Family At Home & School | 01:21:20 | |
As Executive Director of the scientific think-tank Environmental Health Trust, Theodora Scarato is uniquely informed about the health risks from our EMF exposures. So how does she apply her expertise into real life: with her kids, at home, and in her community? Listen to this relatable conversation to help encourage you to keep detoxing EMFs with your family at home, school, and in your community. Click here for podcast show notes. TOPICS DISCUSSED:
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| 13 Dec 2018 | 14. Insights on Diet, Water, Vaccines, and more from a Pioneering Toxic Exposures Expert | 00:44:00 | |
World-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 | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | 49. Sustainable Building Materials For Healthy Homes | 01:17:50 | |
Andrew Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge, host of the Non Toxic Environments Podcast, and founder of The Green Design Center, the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States and a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy. A worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivities. EXAMPLES OF TOPICS DISCUSSED Sophia and Andrew have a great conversation about what will help you identify healthier building materials for your next space redesign, renovation, or if you're building a home.
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| 10 Oct 2023 | E69. How do Forever Chemicals Affect Breast Cancer? | 00:35:43 | |
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Sophia sits down with Nancy Buermeyer of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP). BCPP works to eliminate environmental toxins that contribute to cancer from our water, food, and consumer products. Nancy is the Director of Policy and Programming, and has influenced state and federal laws that protect consumers from these environmental toxins. Nancy and Sophia discuss Forever Chemicals, recent California legislation, Prop 65 labeling and what it means, and what to do if you're ordering from another state, and more! Click here for podcast show notes: Practical Nontoxic Living podcast at Ruan Living. Text DETOX to 66866 to subscribe to the Ruan Living weekly newsletter! RESOURCES | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | 25. Heal Your EMF With Energy Medicine | 00:50:07 | |
Author 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:
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| 03 Jun 2017 | 7. Bees and Other Pollinators: What You Should Know and Simple Steps to Help Our Bees | 00:19:35 | |
Sophia 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 | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | 51. How Can I Protect Myself & Family from Talc in Powder? | 00:21:22 | |
This week, Sophia discusses tips to avoid exposure to asbestos from talc & talcum powder! Sophia reviews important takeaways from the many lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson regarding asbestos from talc in their baby powders. This episode is especially important if you are pregnant or have children, but Talc can be found in many different household items, including makeup powders. (think face powder, eye shadow, etc), making this essential listening for everyone! Follow us on Instagram @ruanliving RUAN LIVING RESOURCES | |||
| 21 Feb 2019 | 17. EMF Protection | Practical Tips from a Former Telecommunications Engineer | 01:29:39 | |
5G 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 bees. You can think of EMF sources as bees. The more EMF sources, the greater the risk you will be harmed. 5G is a new species of bees that will be layered into our more-crowded-than-ever environment that is full of new species of bees (or EMFs). Daniel DeBaun founded his company DefenderShield after he realized that all electronic devices emit low levels of radiation called electromagnetic fields (EMFs), and that EMFs have been proven harmful after a long period of exposure close to the body. He couldn't find a product that completely blocked all radiation coming from our mobile devices so he decided to make a shield that blocked up to 100% of mobile device emissions. And with that, DefenderShield was born. As an EMF-expert, Daniel co-authored a book with his son Ryan DeBaun, called Radiation Nation. Radiation Nation is an easy-to-read guide to everything EMF, from current research to the best tips and tricks to protecting yourself from mobile device radiation. Daniel provides great context around EMFs and how they can affect our biology, and therefore how to consider 5G. We also discuss our bodies' own EMFs, how "grounding" works, and EMF protection approaches that work. You can listen to my conversation with Daniel by clicking below. Or, review the transcript of the podcast. | |||
| 03 May 2022 | 46. Home Detox Part 1: Why Small Changes Can Have A Big Impact | 00:45:23 | |
Why 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:
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| 28 Mar 2023 | 55. How Can I Avoid Forever Chemicals in My Food? | 00:15:12 | |
Quick Tips today! This episode is just Sophia and Elizabeth— they sit down to chat about ways to avoid PFAS/forever chemicals in your daily routine. They talk about which foods might be the most contaminated, how they shop in groceries stores to minimize their exposures, and how to avoid PFAS in other aspects of your daily life — like laundry detergent! Listen to the end for an update on the regulations on 1,4 Dioxane implemented in 2023! Enjoy! Subscribe to our newsletter: Free Ruan Living newsletter Questions/Comments? Email: hello@ruanliving.com Instagram: @ruanliving @practicalnontoxicliving RUAN LIVING RESOURCES
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| 14 Mar 2021 | 34. "Sick of Being Sick" | 00:55:40 | |
Functional health coach for women’s health & fertility, Nita Ewald was often sick as a child. It wasn't until she was about 29-years-old—and with a master's in chemistry—that she started to detox her purchases as she learned about the ingredients in her personal care products, cleaning products, pots and pans, and more. This eventually led Nita to become increasingly less sick, which later led her towards healthier eating and other healthy changes. Feeling better than ever, Nita was surprised when she and her husband had trouble getting pregnant. They were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Whether you're interested in optimizing your fertility or—more broadly—your life quality, this podcast can help you appreciate the benefits of detoxing what you buy, own, and do from toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs. As Nita says, fertility is an extension or reflection of our health. In this podcast, hear:
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| 05 Sep 2023 | 66. Which Toxins Are in My Body? with Jenna Hua, Million Marker | 00:57:02 | |
This episode features Jenna Hua, PhD, MPH of Million Marker. Jenna shares her journey from working in the hospital system, to her struggles with fertility, to ultimately researching our household toxic exposures. She founded Million Marker, a mail-in body toxicity test that uses your data to improve your chances of conceiving through sustainable diet and product recommendations. DETOX OFFERINGS STAY UPDATED
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| 10 Jul 2022 | 48. Home Detox Part 3: Drinking Water and Sleep Quality | 00:46:08 | |
In 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
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| 26 May 2021 | 36. Glowing Skin from Kitchen Staples to Primally Pure | 00:45:58 | |
Bethany 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 well as her morning and evening self-care routines, kitchen staples, the healthy recipes that her kids eat, her top 3 priorities for practical nontoxic living, and much more. I really appreciated learning about Bethany’s early start as an entrepreneur, and how she applies her health-consciousness into practice because real life is hectic, messy, unpredictable, and nonlinear. She's so practical too! Bethany's advice for those who aren't ready yet to dive deep into detoxing your personal care products: "There's so much that people can do with ingredients that they have in their pantry if they aren't ready to ... buy all the products." Learn more about Primally Pure:
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| 27 Dec 2018 | 15. Headaches, nausea, and fatigue. Might you be electrohypersensitive? | 00:58:15 | |
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 yes, they help; and, no, it doesn't make sense to me that they work. So I keep asking and listening so that I can figure out what feels right for my family and I. And I keep sharing this information so that you may do the same. As always, consult your trusted healthcare providers as well. | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | E74. How to Avoid Microplastics: Three Easy Products to Swap in Your Household | 00:10:19 | |
This week on Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée details three common ways microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrate your home — and how to avoid them! Swapping these products for less toxic alternatives can protect both your long-term health, fertility, and well-being, and also the environment! Shop: Stainless Steel Water Bottle mentioned in episode Questions? Reach out to hello@ruanliving.com RESOURCES | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 | E71. Top 3 Tips for a Nontoxic Lifestyle with Samantha Radford, Evidence Based Mommy | 00:38:17 | |
This week we welcome Samantha Radford (@evidence_basedmommy) to the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast! Samantha Radford is a PhD Chemist, Public Health Expert, and mom of 4. She and Sophia share their journeys to nontoxic living and each share their top 3 easy tips to transform your health and home — without denting your budget! This episode is a must listen for nontoxic beginners or long-time practitioners! This audio was originally published on the Evidence Based Mommy podcast. RESOURCES | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | 45. Make Home a Pillar of Health | 01:13:57 | |
A California native and Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Domonique Silva started her career at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center and has been in the field of Environmental & Occupational Health for over 10 years. In this podcast, Domonique and Sophia talk about the changes that Dominique made with her diet, products, and home that improved her allergies, eczema, psoriasis, bloating, fatigue, and depression. The combination of her work and personal experiences has emphasized to Domonique that the connections between human health and the environment are endless. Dominique discusses healthy living, and environmental and public health in her podcast Healthy Home Habits. It can be found on Spotify, Apple, and all other major podcast platforms. You can follow Domonique:
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| 24 Apr 2020 | 21. CORONAVIRUS: Optimize your immune response to covid-19 | 00:55:06 | |
World 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:
Dr. David O. Carpenter is a world-renowned research physician, author, editor, professor, and much more. Since 2001, he has been the Director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the University at SUNY Albany in upstate NY. The Institute is a Collaborating Center of the World Health Organization. Dr. Carpenter has more than 435 peer-reviewed publications, 6 books and 50 reviews and book chapters to his credit. He has co-edited two books on EMFs and has served as the co-editor of the Bioinitiative Report, a landmark summary on what the science has found from 1800 scientific studies on how EMFs may affect human health and development. Dr. Carpenter shares fascinating insights into our immune system, the novel coronavirus, the 1918 flu, and how our immune response is influenced by chemicals, heavy metals, and electromagnetic fields. He shares four empowering strategies to optimize your immune response to Covid-19. These strategies are also important in reducing the risks of many other health issues as well. -- Topics discussed
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| 31 Oct 2023 | E70. Cellphone Radiation & EMF Regulation with Daniel DeBaun | 01:04:35 | |
This week, Daniel DeBaun, founder of DefenderShield, joins Sophia on Practical Nontoxic Living! A former telecom engineer before creating EMF protection products, Daniel is extremely knowledgeable about wireless radiation, EMFs, and different countries' regulations. Daniel and Sophia discuss how to protect our bodies from EMF exposure, if regulations reflect the most up-to-date science, and an update on the iPhone 12 wireless violations in France. For podcast show notes, click here: Practical Nontoxic Living podcast show notes at Ruan Living. Use code RUAN to get 10% off your order at DefenderShield.com ! RESOURCES: | |||
| 10 Nov 2021 | 42. Detox Your Hormones | 00:49:51 | |
After 14 years of unexplained infertility, Sara Jensen and her husband were shocked to learn that products we use daily—including some products that claim to be "clean" and nontoxic—contain hormone-disrupting chemicals that increase our risks to a long list of things including adverse reproductive outcomes. Motivated by what they learned, they launched their company Hugh and Grace to offer high-performing, natural products. TOPICS COVERED
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| 15 Jun 2021 | 37. Alchemy From Daily Rituals | 00:42:19 | |
Diagnosed 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
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| 04 Mar 2020 | 20. Indoor Air Quality: Q&A from Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast Listeners | 00:14:04 | |
Following 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:
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 | |||
| 19 Sep 2017 | 10. How toxic exposures threaten our reproductive health, and what we can do to protect ourselves. | 01:11:58 | |
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:
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| 30 May 2023 | 64. Living in Alignment & Human Design with Erin Claire Jones | 00:37:56 | |
This week's podcast features Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones! Erin and Sophia discuss the basics of Human Design, energy types, unique blueprints in parenting & family life. HUMAN DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Get 10% off with code RUANLIVING at checkout here DON'T FORGET: 50% off your first month's membership at the D-Tox Academy expires May 31st! Use code SPRINGCLEANING at checkout. FREE WORKSHOP: Our next free workshop is June 21st at 11am EST. This will address brain health and environmental toxins. Reserve your spot here! RESOURCES
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| 19 Oct 2020 | 27. Money's Energetic Power | 00:44:22 | |
Beloved healer Deborah Hanekamp is founder of Space by Mama Medicine and author of Ritual Baths: Be Your Own Healer. Deborah has fascinating wisdom to share on the most essential ways to consider energy, love, self-care, and connection. In episode 27, Sophia explores Deborah's perspectives on money and its energetic influence on our well-being and even on our children. Deborah describes the energetic powers of money, and that we should consider money's energetic exchange. For example, does how much we charge, or pay, for something feel like a balanced energetic exchange? Can charging or paying more for something actually be more helpful for those we are trying to help? This is an interesting perspective for everyone. But it may be especially helpful to those who work in the nonprofit, healthcare, health & wellness, or healing services since these caregivers often limit their openness to receive more money because of their passion to help others. Often, they feel that money isn't a priority. But, should it be? In this podcast, you will hear how charging or paying a thoughtful amount can serve those you are trying to help. Deborah and Sophia also talk about how parents can consider providing children with the opportunity to earn things. Resources
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| 08 Jun 2020 | 24. Protect Your Brain and Body from 5G and Other EMFs | 00:56:42 | |
Founder 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 about the health risks from the wireless radiation from our everyday devices. She clarifies how we can be affected by 3G, 4G, 5G, and the Internet of Things. We end the podcast with her nine recommendations to promote healing from cell phone radiation. TOPICS COVERED
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| 23 May 2023 | 63. Isolation, Technology, and EMFs: How Can We Adjust Our Habits? | 00:16:02 | |
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