Toxin Free (ish)

Get ready for a hot take episode! Today we're diving into ethoxylated ingredients. A lot of ethoxylated ingredients are really hard to spot on labels. Unfortunately,  they're not always gonna say "ethoxylated ingredient," so it's important that we know what to look for.  This episode is actually going to give you a really good idea of what I teach in my Toxin Free in 3 course. There is a...

Were skittles really banned in the state of California? Actually, no. But when a listener asked this question, I thought it opened a really interesting can of worms about food safety. A bill was recently passed in regards to food safety.  The thing is, titanium dioxide, the culprit ingredient in Skittles was pretty much immediately struck from the bill.  I think this bit of misinformatio...

Today's guest is Jane Z., the host of the Farm to Future podcast.  She’s taking her academic background in sustainability, mixed with her absolute love of food to create conversations that deepen our understanding of the farm to table process.  Now, what is regenerative agriculture anyway? Regenerative agriculture and organic farming aren't the same thing. Organic farming primarily focus...

One simple question about a baby monitor sent me down a rabbit hole that completely changed my relationship with technology. Finding a low EMF baby monitor seemed like a simple task. But it opened up a whirlwind of discoveries about electromagnetic fields (EMFs), Wi-Fi, and the underbelly of our tech-driven world. This episode brings you the unraveling of my exploration, with the complex science,...

Red Light Therapy is a promising not so new technology for healing from the inside out.  What used to be only available in doctor's offices or speciality clinics can now be used at home.  This episode explores whether red light therapy can r eally support thyroid healing.  I talk about my personal health journey with  hypothyroidism and Hashimotos and my experience using red light therapy as...

By now, we all know the myriad of health issues introduced by toxins. But one of the most motivating issue, according to the health workers I know? It’s not cancer, autoimmune disorders, or PCOS. It’s weight. So many health experts have adopted the term “obesogens” as another way to say “endocrine disrupting chemicals,” A.K.A EDCs.  As a society, we’re generally more concerned with body image...

My guest today is Holly Brandenberger and if you have ever searched for anything related to essential oils on Instagram, then you likely have come across her aromatherapy account @thescienceofessentials.  Holly is the face behind that account, she is a registered nurse and aromatherapist and is at the cutting edge of essential oils research in a hospital setting. In this interview, you’ll hear fro...

Today, we’re joined by my cousin Claire Cook. She’s a certified life coach, macro nutrition coach, and a PE teacher.  Before working with her, I knew close to nothing about macro nutrition. I had healed my hashimotos by embracing clean ingredients and cutting out toxins.  But the specifics of what to eat and when ? Definitely not my area of expertise. So six months ago, during a trip to...

If you exist online at all, you know that "gut health" is a hot topic. Why? Because gut health does not start and end with "my stomach hurts." A lack of biodiversity in the gut microbiome and holes in your gut lining can contribute to a whole host of issues.  Amongst them: diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, chronic depression, Alzheimer's,  and more. So if one simple swa...

Weekly mani-pedis are a beloved routine for so many women. That's probably why nail polish is the most requested addition to my Toxin-Free Shopping Guide. While I pretty much always have clear, untouched nails, my daughter loves a manicure. So you can thank her for her contribution to the shopping guides newest category: Nail Polish.  Unfortunately, a completely, 100% toxin-free nail polish d...

On today's "Ask Me Anything" episode, I’m doing a deep dive on phenoxyethanol. What is phenoxyethanol and why is it on my avoid list? Why are a lot of so called "clean" brands using it? It can be confusing because their is a naturally occurring version of phenoxyethanol found in chicory and green tea. But that natural version is not what is being used in our cosmetics. I'm a big believer in inform...

Too many women are going through the trauma of infertility and being met with inattentive care. The road to parenthood can be an extremely difficult one to navigate. So today, I'm welcoming Dr. Katie, a naturopathic physician onto the show for an "ask her anything" episode.  I believe every woman deserves to have access to a physician like Dr. Katie. She shares her own personal stru...

Struggling with health issues and a tight budget as a single mom, I had to find ways to cut costs without compromising on my commitment to a toxin-free lifestyle. What if I told you that going toxin-free can actually save you money? The actual cost of the products on the shelves is just the tip of the iceberg. With a bit of context, I think you’ll find that embracing toxin free swaps leads to a mo...

I'm sure many of you can relate to feeling bombarded by the overload of information about clean beauty products. That's where Rose found herself before joining my Toxin Free in 3 course. Now she's a graduate of the 3 course and she's joining us today to share her expereince. I love Rose's attitude of experimentation and the grace she has had with herself on her journey.  R...

Today's episode has been months in the making!  I’ve been experimenting behind the scenes to curate a list of my favorite toxin free makeup. I’m not going to lie to you, switching to a toxin free makeup routine is going to be an adjustment.  We’ve gotten so used to waterproof mascara and lipstick that doesn’t budge. But most of the time, the reason our favorite products are able to have...

Let's flip the script on holistic living, friends!   Say goodbye to obsessing about every single toxin you are exposed to.  This isn't a a fad diet and you shouldn't be depriving yourself.   Holistic Living is a lifestyle that nourishes your mind, body, emotions, and soul.  Say goodbye to anxiety-inducing toxin-free journeys that leave you feeling not enough.  It's time to step...

Have you heard all of the noise about PFAS being in your mascara, period underwear? even contact lenses?   You may have noticed the vaguely ominous phrase “forever chemicals” popping up in the news lately.  But what the hell are forever chemicals, exactly? And what do we know about how they can affect our health? This episode is everything you need to know about these  "forever chemicals&quot...

Todays guest is on a mission to find answers after being diagnosed with breast cancer even though she considered herself to be extremely healthy.  How did this happen? That's exactly what the podcast "How Did I Get Cancer with Deborah Enos" is out to answer. Deborah speaks to experts who she wished she could have heard from before her diagnoses.   I've personally binged every s...

Bug bites can be a serious issue during the Summer months, especially if you live anywhere near water. It can become more than a minor inconvenience when one small bite grows into a larger problem like Lyme Disease or West Nile. These tiny critters can pack a real punch to our bodies and I want you to be protected! The risk to using a a product that doesn’t work is much higher for bug repellent th...

The slimy green stuff they sell at the store with the promise that it will relieve your sunburn…won’t do much for you. Save yourself the money by tuning in to this episode where i’m giving you actual solutions to that unbearable sunburn. You don’t need the unnecessary, toxin ingredients piled into that aftersun solution. On todays Ask Me Anything episode, i’m answering a listener question - what d...

“Balancing your hormones” has become a popular catch phrase,  but today’s  guest, Dr. Erin,  describes it more as “finding harmony. “ She started her career as a chiropractor and shifted over to women’s health after experiencing a lack of comprehensive care in her own health journey. We talk about all the foundations of happy hormones and what you can do today to get yours in the right path. Tune...

Have you ever compromised your sleep schedule in order to get a few more hours of “rest and relaxation” in doom scrolling or binging your favorite show? I definitely have. Whether you’re a mom or not, it can often feel like the only real free time we get is in the late hours. This week, I polled my audience to ask what has been the hardest thing about healing or going more holistic? And you’re goi...

Supplementing with Vitamin D has been all the rage in the past few years. But today, I’m giving you a not so popular, but important perspective that will hopefully help you make an informed decision for your health.    Statistically, the majority of people with chronic health conditions do have low Vitamin D levels.  So the assumption was made in the medical community (pretty early on) that supple...

With summer fast approaching, questions about sun exposure and sunscreen are resurfacing. So let’s talk about it! With conflicting information from bloggers, holistic health practitioners, dermatologists, and the media, it can be hard to know what to believe. A lot of extreme narratives tend to cause confusion and pose a real health risk for people who are just trying to safe. So whether you'...

I put my Hashimotos into remission. Dr. Hannah Lindsey, our guest today healed her Crohns disease through her diet alone.  I’m so excited about this episode because it hits close to home after the health struggles I, and so many in my audience, have been through. Dr. Lindsey knew she wanted to become a naturopathic physician after her own personal experience with Crohns disease and never looked ba...