The Live Lightly Podcast

What are microplastics and toxic chemicals really doing to our health—and how can we reduce our everyday exposure? In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I’m joined by Dr. Farah Alrajaan, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Dietitian, for an eye-opening conversation about the growing health concerns surrounding microplastics, plastics, phthalates, and everyday chemical exposure ....

Babies are some of the most vulnerable to microplastic exposure—yet most parents have never been told where it’s hiding. In this eye-opening episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Aidan Charron , Associate Director of Global Earth Day for the Earth Day Organization, to discuss the shocking health risks of microplastics and plastic exposure—especially for babies and children. We dive...

In this milestone 10th episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , we dive into an inspiring conversation with Lotus Kay , a passionate children’s book author dedicated to teaching kids about sustainability, wildlife conservation, and kindness. Lotus shares her journey from early environmental influences to writing her impactful book series, Bears for Cares , a project in collaboration with Jane Goodall...

What if the everyday products your pet interacts with every single day are exposing them to harmful plastics and hidden toxins? From food bowls and toys to bedding, household dust, and even pet food packaging, our furry companions may be surrounded by more plastic exposure than most pet owners realize. In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Aiden for an important conversatio...

Did you know that the plastics we use daily could be negatively impacting your hormones, fertility, and pregnancy ? In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Functional Hormone Practitioner Maritza Worthington to uncover the hidden dangers of common chemicals in plastics and how they disrupt our endocrine system. We dive deep into hormone-disrupting toxins like phthalates, BPA,...

Want to keep your leafy greens fresh and crisp for up to two weeks —without plastic? In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Anne Wing, Director of Communications, and Stacey Erickson, Director of Operations at Vejibag , to explore their plastic-free, sustainable solution for extending the life of fresh produce. We dive into the Vejibag story , from its humble beginnings usin...

Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges we face today, but reducing household plastic dependence doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Amanda Runkle, founder of @me.motherearthbrand , to discuss practical, sustainable swaps and how her small business is making a difference. Amanda shares her entrepreneurial journey and t...

More than 8 million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans every year —but the most dangerous part of this crisis may be the plastic we can’t see. Microplastics are infiltrating marine ecosystems, contaminating the food chain, and making their way into the water we drink, the seafood we eat, and ultimately, our bodies. In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Aidan Charron fr...

In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Melodie Reynolds , the visionary founder of Elate Beauty , to discuss how she’s transforming the beauty industry with sustainability, ethics, and zero-waste practices . Melodie’s journey into beauty was unexpected, but she quickly fell in love with the transformative power of makeup and the art of creating an exceptional customer experi...

Tap water. Bottled water. Well water. Filtered water. Most of us have a strong opinion about which one is "safest," but very few of us actually know why. In this episode, I sit down with Kent Atherton, co-founder and CEO of GOpure, to break down what's actually in the water most of us drink every single day, and why the answer isn't as simple as "tap is bad" or "bottled is better." Kent walks me t...

In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Matt and Kay , the founders of Green Llama , to explore how they’re revolutionizing the cleaning industry with eco-friendly, plastic-free refill products . Driven by their personal commitment to reducing plastic waste and creating non-toxic cleaning solutions , they built Green Llama with sustainability, health, and effectiveness at its...

Plastic is everywhere—in our homes, our food systems, the air we breathe, and even our bodies. But what many people don’t realize is that plastic pollution isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a growing human health crisis linked to toxic chemical exposure, hormone disruption, microplastics, and chronic disease. In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast , I sit down with Aidan Charron from Ear...