The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast helps you reduce toxins in your life without fear, judgment or shame, so you can be happier, healthier, and all-around more awesome. Weekly episodes are hosted by environmental engineer, mom of 2, and founder of Green at Home, Emma Rohmann. She wades through all the research, greenwashing, marketing, and misinformation so you don’t have to and shares practical, science-based strategies to help you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals so you can live yo ...
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It may be goodbye for now, but not forever! In this episode, Emma talks about the show’s beginnings and why it’s time to take a pause after 93 episodes. She also shares where you can continue to get more support and resources. Other Podcasts to Check Out in the Meantime: Healthy Green Homes - EcoParent Podcast Network Raising Kids, Naturally - EcoP…
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92: PFAS in Period Undies & Pesticides in Tampons
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19:55It always sucks when something you think is THE solution turns out to be not what you thought. But I think it's important to learn from it, and move on. This week’s episode began when a Green Product Forum member - Dana wanted to know about studies that have found PFAS in period underwear. I chat about period undies, pads and tampons and cover the …
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Question from Green Product Forum member Amanda: What’s the most important thing to do to detox your bedroom? In this episode I walk you through the things to think about when you want to lower your exposure to toxins while you sleep. From indoor air quality strategies to prioritizing product swaps to improving the quality of your sleep, I’ve got y…
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Whether you have pests already or not, prevention should be the first line of defense. Pests are typically entering for one of 2 or 3 reasons: food, shelter, and in some cases, water. With that in mind, today’s podcast covers some things you can do to help prevent an infestation in the first place. And, if you already have a pest problem, we cover …
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I decided early on that I would cloth diaper my kids. Environmentally it just made sense to me. There is more information about cloth diapering on the internet than you could possibly consume. Which can make it feel incredibly daunting! So before you go Googling and thinking there’s some magic bullet 100% right way to cloth diaper, know that there …
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88: When Kids Push Back on Your Low-Tox Values
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38:56Sarah Rosensweet is a certified peaceful parenting coach, speaker, and educator. She lives in Toronto with her husband and three big kids (ages 14, 18, and 21). Peaceful parenting is a non-punitive, connection-based approach that uses firm limits with lots of empathy. Sarah works one-on-one virtually with parents all over the world to help them go …
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87: Are Gas Stoves Toxic & What to Use Instead
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15:28Recent research spurred some pretty scary sounding news articles about the dangers of gas stoves. But how bad are they? And what alternatives are better? This episode covers: potentially harmful methane emissions What the headlines aren’t telling you find out if you should replace your gas stove ***** The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast is brought…
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What is the best sunscreen? In this episode, I’m going to break down some of the common messaging around sunscreens, including: Coral reef bleaching Hormone disrupting & carcinogenic active ingredients The problem with spray sunscreens Reports of benzene contamination Inactive ingredient safety What else to look for Links mentioned: https://greenat…
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85: Ethical Plastic-Free Products with Courtney Stewart
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35:39Courtney Stewart was tired of her stainless steel bento box that leaked. And she realized her friends were also frustrated… so she decided to do something about it. Courtney created The Good Kiind with a mission not only to create a well-made, long-lasting product, but to do so with ethical labour practices, high quality materials, while helping re…
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This episode was inspired by questions I’ve been getting in my inbox and in the Green Product Forum over the past few months about the hazards with having polyester in your home. I’m going to break it down for you to help you make more informed and educated decisions about your clothes and household textiles. I’m currently working on a detailed tex…
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83: Testing for Toxins in Your Body with Million Marker
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38:56Ever wondered what your body burden - in other words, the amount of chemicals in your body - is? Million Marker is a mail-in test kit that can help you answer that question when it comes to common hormone disrupting chemicals. This episode is an amazing conversation with Jenna Hua, CEO, and Jo Rochester, Chief Scientific Officer. We cover: How body…
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82: BPA-Free Socks and other Fast Fashion Alternatives with Melita Cyril
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33:32In this episode, I’m speaking with Melita Cyril, owner of Q for Quinn. We cover: What she learned getting started in manufacturing Challenges with Made in Canada What makes materials she uses different to those in other socks How do you know socks are BPA and toxic free The costs of fast fashion And more! Melita started Q for Quinn - a company that…
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***If you want to make a small financial contribution to support ongoing episodes, you can do so at http://buymeacoffee.com/emmarohmann.*** Air purifiers are one way you can create healthier air with little effort on your part, if you’re using them right. In this episode, I’m going to help you decide whether an air purifier is right for you and giv…
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80: Creating Healthy Food Habits for Kids with Nishta Saxena
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44:25We're told that food is medicine a lot in the holistic health space, which can be really stressful when your kid doesn't eat well. What do you do if your children only eat butter pasta and crackers? In this episode I speak to Nishta Saxena, who has helped thousands of families with food and feeding over the past 15 years. She’s a food and nutrition…
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79: Greenwashing: What it looks like and how to avoid it
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14:54Greenwashing is the intentional or accidental misrepresentation of how “green” - which in my case I’ll include “healthy” and “non-toxic” - a product is. It’s one of the biggest challenges for those of us striving for a less toxic lifestyle. In this episode I share: some of the common greenwashing traps what to watch for how you can tackle label-rea…
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78: Heavy Metals in Rice, Infant Cereal & Snacks, and Spices
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20:41I’m sharing some ingredients you won’t find on nutrition labels, and you might not even be aware of, but are showing up in our food. These are particularly concerning for infants - and pregnant people - but also important for all of us to understand. Because the more we know, the more we can advocate for change. The ingredients I’m talking about ar…
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Answering community questions about choosing a rice cooker, silicone kitchen utensils, water filters, curtains, shower curtains, and nighttime mouth guards! The conversation goes much deeper though, and I share my thoughts on approaching manufacturers, and what happens when our non-toxic goals might not be available in the market. ***** The Missing…
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76: Decluttering Consciously & Sustainably with Stephanie Seferian
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36:57Most parents I speak to have been there. Exhausted, at the end of the busy day, looking around a room full of toys and clothes and probably food on the floor, and no energy to deal with it. The fact is, our lives have been impacted heavily by consumerist culture. And it’s no fault of our own. The marketing and social pressure makes it appealing to …
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75: 4 Toxins to Avoid before Having a Baby
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21:47This week’s episode I want to break down the 4 toxins most important to address in your home before having a baby, and 12 ways you can reduce them. I am passionate about helping everyone reduce toxins, but the preconception and early prenatal period is a special interest of mine. Possibly because I wasn’t aware of what I know now, and I’m kind of m…
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74: Acupuncture for Pelvic Pain & Hormones with Dr Jennifer Corey, ND
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31:55What are the misconceptions and benefits of acupuncture and how does it impact our body, specifically the pelvic floor and hormones. For this episode I invited Dr. Jennifer Corey, ND to chat about her work as a Public Health Solutionist. We cover: What acupuncture is and how it works? What misconceptions there are around acupuncture in a predominan…
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73: Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly Redecorating
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22:13When it comes to redecorating, less is more. In this episode I’m going to share some tips to help you redecorate more responsibly, and how you can do it while staying in your budget. I’m also going to answer some FAQs around thrifted furniture and synthetics in rugs and pillows. For more detailed guidance, check out the Guide to Healthy Constructio…
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72: Do Mattress Protectors Make Conventional Mattresses Safer?
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9:09If you cover a conventional mattress with a non-toxic mattress protector and organic cotton sheets, does this protect you from the toxins in the mattress? This question was posed to me in a Q+A thread I hosted in my free Facebook Group, the Green Product Forum, and I know it’s a common one. I recorded a video response to the question and wanted to …
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This is a bit of a love letter to cast iron pans. Taking the plunge to cast iron is something so many people in my Facebook Group The Green Product Forum struggle with, so I thought I’d compile some challenges and solutions for you to help you fall in love with cast iron pans too. I talk about: Why cast iron pans are the best How they can be non-st…
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Does switching to non-toxic skincare and beauty products make a difference to your health? I don’t think that’s the only thing we should base our decision on. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the green beauty movement and what we should consider when tackling this part of our non-toxic home journey. Spoiler alert: I don’t think you HAVE to s…
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69: Mold Illness with Dr. Sharon Kelly ND
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36:16Mold illness can appear as many other chronic illnesses. It can also be the missing step towards healing from other health issues. But it can be difficult to find a practitioner who knows what to look for and how to treat it. In this episode, I’m chatting with Dr. Sharon Kelly, ND about mold illness, including: What is mold? How mold enters our bod…
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68: Buying a New Home with Amanda Klecker
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34:20When you’re looking to buy an existing home, it can be daunting finding something that checks all the boxes. You might not prioritize a home that has all the so-called “healthy home” bells and whistles over something you can’t change over time, like location or size… but there are some things you might want to add to your checklist. For this episod…
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67: Your Super Mom Brain: How to Boost Productivity & Reduce Stress
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36:51I call it Mom Brain, Dr. Lisa Weeks ND calls it Super Brain. However you say it, there’s no question our brains work differently when we become parents. Some of these changes are good (they’re there to keep our kids alive), and some can pose challenges in our society today (we have a lot of information flying at us and a lot on the go). In this epi…
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There’s a gaping hole in the fitness world when it comes to training people who menstruate: Understanding what happens during menstrual cycles and how it impacts workouts. Seems like a no-brainer, right? Well, as we’ve discussed in other episodes, understanding our cycles is a gaping hole in much of the health and wellness space. Fitness is no diff…
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65: [REPLAY] How to Choose a Water Filter
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41:27Today we’re going to be talking about the importance of filtering your water, and I’ll share the important steps you need to take to figure out what the right water filter is for you. This is a replay of Episode 16. We’ll cover the 3 questions you need to ask about your municipal water, things you must address if you’re on a well, and how to find t…
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64: [REPLAY] Hormone Disruptors & Pregnancy
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28:06[REPLAY] This episode brings back episode 4, which is a critical foundational episode for anyone thinking of having a baby. Hormone disruptors are some of the most concerning toxins when it comes to our children’s health. And their impact begins from preconception. In this episode I break down the myths, how you’re exposed, and what you can do to r…
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Indoor air has been shown to be 2 - 5 times more polluted than outside air. And this can be made worse in the winter months when our homes are typically closed up and we’re inside them more. In this episode, I share simple tips to help improve indoor air quality this winter - from getting more fresh air to filtration to the impact humidity has and …
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Does menopause mean you’re doomed for years of hot flashes, brain fog, and other not-very-pleasant side effects to a major hormonal shift? Not on Dr. Jordan Robertson’s watch! In this episode we talk all about what’s happening in the body leading up to and during menopause, and why she thinks hormone replacement therapy is a valuable treatment opti…
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61: When People Think Your Non-Toxic Lifestyle is Weird
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17:14“Does anyone else get super self-conscious when talking to people about the things you’re doing to reduce toxins, and then they react like you’re extreme and weird?” “How do I convince my spouse/parents/friend toxins matter?” These are examples of questions that have been asked in The Green Product Forum Facebook Group, and I wanted to share a bit …
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Prenatal and post-partum fitness is such a mine-field of misinformation and misguided advice. But as I discovered first-hand, it is such an important piece of maintaining your health and well-being! Strength training in particular should be talked about more. This episode features a great conversation with my own trainer, Reena Parekh. She is a fit…
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Mold can be a serious health risk when it’s in our homes. But how do we know if we have concerning levels of mold, and what can we do about it? I’m bringing in a mold remediation expert to chat all about this topic. Michael Rubino has spent the past seven years involved in construction and remediating mold contamination, through his company All Ame…
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58: PFAS Chemicals in Bubly and other Beverages
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15:54If you’re an avid Bubly, Topo Chino, Polar, La Croix, or Perrier drinker, you’re definitely going to want to listen up. But this episode is really for anyone because I’m going to talk about regular drinking water as well. In 2020, Consumer Reports tested 12 carbonated water products for 30 PFAS, or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These are the…
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57: The Problem with Tylenol During Pregnancy
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13:11Tylenol, Paracetamol, and other acetaminophen-based drugs are the most commonly used pain and fever medications for pregnant people. But are they safe? A new Consensus Statement signed by 91 scientists and doctors suggest we should be taking more of a precautionary approach due to research indicating it may contribute to hormone disruption and neur…
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56: Maternal Mental Health, Toxins, and Children’s Brain Development
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34:54Dr. Hilary Claire believes that "Mothers are the key to a brighter future, to healthier children and to a happier planet." And this is what drives her to support maternal and childhood mental health. In this interview, we discuss: What trends she is seeing with behavioural and mental health disorders How toxins play a role in neurological functions…
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55: Prop65 Warning Labels: What do they mean
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13:57“This product contains ingredients known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.” These labels are seemingly everywhere now thanks to Proposition 65, a California State law that – thanks to online retail – has now made itself known across the US and Canada. But what does it really mean? And should you…
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54: Planning & Planting Your Organic Garden
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36:26I’ve been following Melissa Cameron, Organic Master Gardener and founder of The Good Seed, for a while now and she was an obvious choice to bring onto the show and answer some of the main questions when it comes to planning and planting gardens - both decorative and edible. In this episode we cover: ● Where to start when planning a decorative garde…
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We are celebrating one year of The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast!! In honour of the occasion, I’ve put together a compilation of clips from some of the most downloaded and most important conversations I’ve had to-date. And for the month of October when this episode airs, I’m hosting a giveaway for a Healthy Moms Discount Card, worth $45, which o…
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When my therapist told me I likely had anxiety, it took me a minute to process. But now that I know - and have the tools to better cope with it - everything started to make a lot more sense. I know anxiety is a common feeling around toxins because I hear it from my community all the time. There’s a fine line between being aware and conscious to fre…
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In this episode, I share the biggest lessons I learned through my own research and from working with hundreds of women who may be a little like you - struggling to figure out the why, what, and how of creating healthier home environments to support their health and their family’s. My goal is to give you the foundation that most people miss when the…
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50: Adrenal Fatigue, Toxins, and Hope with Andi Clark
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43:28If you've ever been told your lab results are normal, your symptoms are in your head, or there's nothing they can do, but you know in your gut something's wrong and you're not prepared to settle, you have to meet my guest in this episode, Andi Clark. After struggling for 20 years with a myriad of symptoms, it was when she started doing fitness comp…
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49: Shifting Your Relationship from Coping to Connected with Allison Villa
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48:25One of the most common hurdles I hear from my community is that their partners aren't on board and therefore addressing toxins is a challenge. Sometimes this can be solved by understanding how to better approach the conversation - something I have talked about on previous episodes and the blog and in my coaching programs - but sometimes there's a d…
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48: Back to School Reminder: You Can't Control Everything
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17:03It's back to school for many of us. It can be exciting, but for many parents, I know it can also be a source of anxiety. And this applies if you've got smaller children ready to start daycare as well. Because when they're at school or daycare, they're spending 6+ hours in a building and with people you have zero control over. This can feel overwhel…
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Is organic meat and dairy worth the cost premium? And what about the difference between free range, free run, hormone free, and all the other marketing claims out there? Did you know that all poultry and pork have no hormones added in Canada and the US? And yet, lots of packaging proudly proclaim it - and sometimes charge more because of it - even …
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46: What It Means to be a Conscious Business
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49:44As a consumer, it can be challenging to know if a business walks the talk when it comes to environmental and social impact. Many businesses struggle to communicate the impact they do make. This is where certifications can be useful tools. But with so many different certifications out there, it can be hard to know what they really mean. B Corp is a …
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When I first heard of gut health I immediately associated it with the stomach. But the reality is, gut health is a full-body experience. And something that plays a fundamental role in our overall health and well-being. From mood to hormone balance to energy levels, so many things that can affect our daily lives depend on having a healthy gut. But w…
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For those of you who work in an office and have been home for the past 17 months, you might be thinking of the transition back to work or maybe you've already returned. Covid protocols are obviously going to be top of mind for many people but what about indoor air quality in general? As we return to spaces outside our homes, we have less control ov…
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