How can we detox our living spaces and reduce toxic exposures in our daily lives? Sophia Gushee, author of A to Z of Detoxing, shares her journey into non-toxic living and explores the health impacts of everyday toxic exposures. She delves into the unintended consequences of technological advancements, the importance of detoxifying our homes, and provides insights into non-toxic living with children. The discussion also covers indoor air quality, the post-World War II rise in toxic exposures, the need to address EMFs (electromagnetic fields) in our homes and more...

Episode Chapters |

00:00 | Journey into Non-Toxic Living

02:04 | Detoxing Our Living Spaces

07:55 | Unintended Consequences of Technological Advancements

11:51 | Addressing EMFs in Our Homes

26:26 | The Role of Government Regulation in Health and Innovation

36:40 | Healing Benefits of Nature and Creating a Healing Space at Home

43:20 | The Power of Detoxing and the Milk Cleanse

About Sophia |

Sophia Ruan Gushée is a nontoxic lifestyle expert and author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. She is praised by experts in both medical and wellness fields for her practical approach to avoiding toxins and cultivating a healthier home environment. Sophia served on the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council and Well + Good Council. A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Business School, Sophia has helped thousands of people enjoy healthier lives by simplifying nontoxic living, while protecting the ease and convenience of modern life.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity
• Diane's Resource:
• Podcast: Essentials of a Healing Space
• White Rice Vs. Brown Rice
• Sophia's Resource: Environmental Working Group | Environmental Health Trust
• Sophia Can't Stop Talking About: Milk Cleanse
• Book: Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
• Dr. Linda Lancaster
• Connect with Sophia:
• Free Ruan Living Forever Chemicals Detox Guide
• Free Ruan Living Nontoxic Cleaning Guide
• Ruan Living's Practical Nontoxic Living podcast (We spoke about this episode 18 about healing spaces.)
• Portfolio of offerings can be found here: Ruan Living Offerings including the books

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