Practical Nontoxic Living™

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 ve...

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...

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 po...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 li...

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 yo...

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 wo...

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 s...

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. 

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.

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...