Best Founder of Ruan Living Podcasts (2025)

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E93. Are Wireless Earbuds Harming Your Health? | Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked 5:51

2h ago5:51

5:51

Think your wireless earbuds are harmless? Think again. In this short Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast, Sophia Ruan Gushée reminds us that Bluetooth or wireless earphones blast radiation directly through your brain No fluff, no deep dive—just a powerful wake-up call about an everyday habit that could be…

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E92. Clean Eating Hacks for Busy Lives: Detox Foods & Immune Boosting with Nutritionist & Cancer Survivor Elissa Goodman 1:20:27

2d ago1:20:27

1:20:27

Wondering how to realistically eat clean and optimize your health amid a busy life? In this special episode, we're joined by nutritionist, speaker, author, and cancer survivor Elissa Goodman. You'll hear a powerful clip from Elissa’s masterclass featured in the 40-Day Home Detox, where she shares practical tips for cooking nutrient-dense, clean mea…

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E91. Raw vs. Steamed Veggies: What’s Healthiest? | Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked 2:23

7d ago2:23

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Curious whether raw or steamed vegetables are better for your health? In this short Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast, Sophia Ruan Gushée reminds us what research reveals about how cooking methods impact the nutrient content of your vegetables. This “raindrop” of Practical Nontoxic Living wisdom is part…

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E90. Introducing Raindrops of Practical Nontoxic Living™ | Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked 2:01

7d ago2:01

2:01

Welcome to Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked—a new Thursday series on the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast by Ruan Living. In these short, weekly episodes, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares gentle, behind-the-scenes insights—like raindrops of Practical Nontoxic Living wisdom—meant to spark your curiosity and support small, meaningful changes in your home and …

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E89. What 18 Years of Simplifying Nontoxic Living Taught Me — Interviewed by DailyMail’s Health Editor (Part 4) 17:07

9d ago17:07

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In this special twist, DailyMail's U.S. Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri flips the script and interviews Sophia Ruan Gushée for her upcoming feature on the 40-Day Home Detox. Alexa turns her journalist’s eye on Sophia’s 18-year journey in detoxing her home and life—what’s surprised her most, how her approach has evolved, and the three easiest (a…

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E88. Beyond Your Home Detox: Expert Guidance for What Comes Next (Part 3) 23:01

14d ago23:01

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In Part 3 of our series with DailyMail.com’s Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri, Alexa reveals her favorite part of the 40-Day Home Detox: The expert-led masterclasses, which empower participants with practical wisdom on nutrition, hormone health, interior design, mindset, and emotional well-being. After your home detox stage, your final stage of …

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E87. How a Health Editor and Her Husband Tackled Ruan's 40-Day Home Detox (Part 2) 14:36

16d ago14:36

14:36

DailyMail US Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri continues her 40-Day Home Detox journey, sharing a peek into her experience. She reveals how, even though she had been avoiding fragrance because it triggers her migraines, 40-Day Home Detox taught her the many other household products that contain fragrance. She also discusses how the LOLA POP Detox…

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E86. What Surprised a Health Editor During Her 40-Day Detox Adventure — Part 1 15:00

21d ago15:00

15:00

Even health journalists get surprised—Alexa Lardieri reveals what she learned while detoxing her own home. Alexa Lardieri, Deputy Health Editor at DailyMail.com, has written countless articles about the dangers of toxic chemicals in our everyday products. But after completing the Ruan Living 40-Day Home Detox, she discovered just how much she didn’…

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E85: Greenwashing Alert: Why Recycled Plastics May Be Worse for Your Health 11:33

28d ago11:33

11:33

Recycled Plastic: The 'Eco-Friendly' Choice That’s Harming Your Health. You’ve been told that choosing recycled plastic is better for the environment—but is it safe for your health? 🚨 Studies show that recycled plastics can contain even more toxic chemicals than virgin plastic, including BPA, phthalates, and hormone disruptors that compromise your …

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E84. Household Repeat Offenders: The Simplest Way to Detox Your Home 14:30

1M ago14:30

14:30

Feeling overwhelmed by toxins in your home? You’re not alone. But what if avoiding toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs was easier than you think? In this episode, I introduce Household Repeat Offenders, a powerful concept from my critically acclaimed book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. These are the eve…

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E83. Ditch Plastic Straws: Hidden Health Risks & the Best Nontoxic Alternatives 8:33

1M ago8:33

8:33

Plastic straws may seem harmless, but some can leach toxic chemicals like BPA and phthalates into your drinks—potentially disrupting hormones, reproductive health outcomes including fertility, and overall health and development. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we uncover the hidden dangers of plastic straws, explore their environmenta…

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E82. Upgrade Your Blender: Avoid Microplastics & Toxic Chemicals in Smoothies 9:55

2M ago9:55

9:55

Want cleaner, healthier smoothies? Your blender could be adding microplastics and toxic chemicals—like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS—straight into your drink or soup. In this episode, we reveal how hidden toxins leach into your smoothies and what they do to your health. Plus, learn how to upgrade your blender to avoid contamination and blend with confi…

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E81. Safe & Sustainable: The Best Nontoxic Food Containers for Kids 15:23

2M ago15:23

15:23

Are your kids' lunchboxes exposing them to hidden toxins? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we break down the safest, most durable, and eco-friendly food containers for children. From stainless steel bento boxes to silicone snack bags, we explore the best plastic-free alternatives to reduce exposure to BPA, phthalates, and other harmful…

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E80. How Cell Phone Radiation Weakens Your Brain & Lets in Microplastics and Toxins 9:01

2M ago9:01

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Is your phone damaging your brain? Research suggests that cell phone radiation can weaken the blood-brain barrier, allowing microplastics and other toxic compounds in your body to reach your brain more easily. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, learn expert insights from one of the world's leading scientists, Devra Davis, founder of the …

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E79. 50% More Microplastics in Human Brains: How to Protect Yourself 19:27

2M ago19:27

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🧠 New research reveals 50% more microplastics in human brains—what does this mean for your health? Scientists have even found higher levels in dementia patients, raising serious concerns about long-term cognitive health. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we explore: ✅ How microplastics enter the brain—and why it’s alarming ✅ Whether the…

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E78. Salt as a Mindfulness Prompt: How Everyday Moments Can Support Inner Peace 9:48

3M ago9:48

9:48

What if something as simple as salt could help you cultivate mindfulness? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, we explore how salt—something we use every day—can become a powerful tool to help us be more present, mindful, and inspired to avoid plastic products. Join us as we discuss: ✅ How ordinary moments, like noticing salt at the table,…

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E77. I Researched Salt for 120 Hours—This Is the Cleanest One to Avoid Heavy Metals & Microplastics 14:09

3M ago14:09

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Not all salt is created equal. After 120 hours of deep research, I found the cleanest salt with the lowest levels of heavy metals and microplastics based on laboratory testing—and in this episode, I’m sharing my #1 recommendation with you. You’ll also learn: ✅ What a rational level of concern is over the contaminants in salt ✅ Health risks from hea…

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E76. Salt Isn’t Just Salt: The Truth About Microplastic Contamination 14:00

3M ago14:00

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Is your salt contaminated with plastic? Microplastics have infiltrated our oceans, food supply, and even the salt we sprinkle on our meals. In this episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast, Sophia dives into the shocking truth about microplastics in salt—where they come from, how they affect your health, and the best ways to avoid them. 🔹 H…

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E75. How to Design a Cleaner Home to Support Your Health with Alison Davin, Jute Interior Design 47:55

11M ago47:55

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This episode features Alison Davin, founder of Jute Interior Design, which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the Good Future Design Alliance, and the AD PRO…

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E74. How to Avoid Microplastics: Three Easy Products to Swap in Your Household 10:19

1y ago10:19

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This week on Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée details three common ways microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrate your home — and how to avoid them! Swapping these products for less toxic alternatives can protect both your long-term health, fertility, and well-being, and also the environment! Shop: Stainless Steel Water Bottle mentione…

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E73. Obesogens: Why diet and exercise are not enough for a healthy lifestyle 6:09

1y ago6:09

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This episode features a short excerpt from January's Detox Workshop, all about Obesogens! This is a short overview on the most researched theories about the recent meteoric rise of obesity and metabolic syndrome across the world, and especially in the United States. The full presentation is available via replay through the D-Tox Academy! D-Tox Acad…

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E72. Holistic Health Tips & Nontoxic Living with Heidi Kuimjian 36:27

1+ y ago36:27

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Welcome back to Practical Nontoxic Living! This week, we have Heidi Kuimjian of Holistic with Heidi and the Lifelong podcast. Heidi is certified in Holistic Nutrition and helps people thrive holistically! Heidi and Elizabeth discuss their journeys to holistic health, nontoxic living, and their favorite tips. Enjoy! Register: Obesogens Workshop Jan …

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E71. Top 3 Tips for a Nontoxic Lifestyle with Samantha Radford, Evidence Based Mommy 38:17

1+ y ago38:17

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This week we welcome Samantha Radford (@evidence_basedmommy) to the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast! Samantha Radford is a PhD Chemist, Public Health Expert, and mom of 4. She and Sophia share their journeys to nontoxic living and each share their top 3 easy tips to transform your health and home — without denting your budget! This episode is a m…

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E70. Cellphone Radiation & EMF Regulation with Daniel DeBaun 1:04:35

1+ y ago1:04:35

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This week, Daniel DeBaun, founder of DefenderShield, joins Sophia on Practical Nontoxic Living! A former telecom engineer before creating EMF protection products, Daniel is extremely knowledgeable about wireless radiation, EMFs, and different countries' regulations. Daniel and Sophia discuss how to protect our bodies from EMF exposure, if regulatio…

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E69. How do Forever Chemicals Affect Breast Cancer? 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Sophia sits down with Nancy Buermeyer of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP). BCPP works to eliminate environmental toxins that contribute to cancer from our water, food, and consumer products. Nancy is the Director of Policy and Programming, and has influenced state and federal laws that…

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E68. Is Cellphone Radiation Harmful? 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

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Dr. David O. Carpenter joins Sophia this week to discuss EMFs, cellphone radiation standards, and how to protect yourself from cellphone emf exposure. Dr. David O. Carpenter is a public health physician whose research areas of interest include electromagnetic fields (EMFs), other environmental contaminants (like PCBs), and their effect on human hea…

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E67. The 40-Day Home Detox 17:01

1+ y ago17:01

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All about the 40-Day Home Detox program! You can also watch this workshop replay. Seeing the slides that Sophia discusses can make it easier for you to learn about the health risks from environmental & household toxic exposures, and why a foundation of nontoxic living is so important in your home. Click here to watch. Read more about the program he…

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66. Which Toxins Are in My Body? with Jenna Hua, Million Marker 57:02

1+ y ago57:02

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This episode features Jenna Hua, PhD, MPH of Million Marker. Jenna shares her journey from working in the hospital system, to her struggles with fertility, to ultimately researching our household toxic exposures. She founded Million Marker, a mail-in body toxicity test that uses your data to improve your chances of conceiving through sustainable di…

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65. Which Household Items Threaten Mental Health? 35:26

2y ago35:26

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Did you know that neurotoxicants, which are exposures that can alter or compromise the structure or function of the nervous system, are found in countless household items, school supplies, and more? This episode features an excerpt from a live workshop Sophia hosted in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Listen to learn the current trends & sta…

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64. Living in Alignment & Human Design with Erin Claire Jones 37:56

2y ago37:56

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This week's podcast features Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones! Erin and Sophia discuss the basics of Human Design, energy types, unique blueprints in parenting & family life. HUMAN DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Get 10% off with code RUANLIVING at checkout here DON'T FORGET: 50% off your first month's membership at the D-Tox Academy expires May 31st! Use c…

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63. Isolation, Technology, and EMFs: How Can We Adjust Our Habits? 16:02

2y ago16:02

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This week's episode is an excerpt from our most recent Use the News segment — all about mental health, technology, and toxins! Don't miss our FREE workshop on mental health & household chemicals, Wednesday, May 24th at 11am EST. Register here. Remember: through the end of May, get 50% off your first month's memberhsip at the D-Tox Academy! Use code…

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62. Melatonin & Circadian Rhythm 23:51

2y ago23:51

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This week's episode is all about sleep & your cirdcadian rhythm! Sophia and Elizabeth discuss melatonin supplements & overdoses, cortisol, if watching the sunset can help you fall asleep at night, and more. Enjoy! To subscribe to our newsletter, register here: Free Ruan Living newsletter RESOURCES D-Tox Academy Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN Supplem…

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61. Foundations of a Healthy Home Environment 54:56

2y ago54:56

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Featuring Andrew Pace! Founder, Green Design Center, healthy home concierge, and host of the Nontoxic Environments Podcast. This week’s episode is an interview between Sophia and Andrew from his podcast, Nontoxic Environments, which was released earlier this year. It’s filled with the basics of setting up a healthy home environment — from free tips…

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60. How Can I Avoid Endocrine Disruptors like BPA in Receipts? 25:04

2y ago25:04

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This week’s episode is all about protecting your skin from endocrine disruptors — especially from touching receipts (and other thermal paper!) Did you know that using hand sanitizer before touching a receipt can cause your skin to absorb 100X more BPA from that paper?? Listen to learn more background information about BPA & other hormone disrupting…

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59. How Does Mold Affect Health? & How to Prevent Mold in Your Home with Cheryl Ciecko 1:13:06

2y ago1:13:06

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This week's episode is all about MOLD. Cheryl Ciecko joins Sophia to discuss: How she became interested in mold exposure as an architect Her personal healing journey from toxic mold exposure Top tips in order to avoid mold and dust accumulation in your home Creating “safe spaces” inside your home. Cheryl Ciecko is an architect who specializes in he…

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58. How Do Chemicals Affect Masculinity? 14:22

2y ago14:22

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This week is another quick one! Sophia and Elizabeth chat about nontoxic living in current headlines — and break down some studies for you! Specifically, they discuss how endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked to alterations in male reproductive organs — like lower quality and/or less sperm, smaller anogenital distance, and even smaller ge…

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57. What is the cleanest fish? Tips to detox chemicals & heavy metals from your diet 13:47

2y ago13:47

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This week is a quick tips episode! Sophia and Elizabeth discuss recent studies making headlines about forever chemicals in fish. They break down the findings for you, discuss their favorite ways to enjoy seafood mindfully, and some easy solutions for you to implement in your grocery list! Enjoy! Follow, rate, and subscribe if you are enjoying this …

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56. How Safe Are Cell Phones, Wireless, and 5G for My Body? with Theodora Scarato (Environmental Health Trust) 1:02:37

2y ago1:02:37

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This week, we are joined by Theodora Scarato, Executive Director of the Environmental Health Trust. The EHT recently won a lawsuit against the FCC for not updating their wireless safety regulations according to current research. (The last time it was updated was 1996!) We discuss the EHT's work to protect our families from the known and unknown eff…

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55. How Can I Avoid Forever Chemicals in My Food? 15:12

2y ago15:12

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Quick Tips today! This episode is just Sophia and Elizabeth— they sit down to chat about ways to avoid PFAS/forever chemicals in your daily routine. They talk about which foods might be the most contaminated, how they shop in groceries stores to minimize their exposures, and how to avoid PFAS in other aspects of your daily life — like laundry deter…

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54. How Can I Cultivate Mindfulness and Safety with Technology? with August Brice 1:22:05

2y ago1:22:05

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This is the one allll about energy and EMFs! Sophia and Elizabeth sit down with August Brice, Founder of TechWellness, to discuss EMFs (electromagnetic fields). We talk about what they are, different types of EMFs and frequencies, different ways to protect our bodies while traveling and in our homes, and how amazing and resilient our bodies are! If…

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32 - Sean Ruane: Improving The Mental Health Of 1 Million People 30:35

2y ago30:35

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In this episode, I chatted with Sean Ruane, the founder of Mind Data. After suffering from suicidal depression in 2015, Sean made it his mission to pay it forward and became an advocate for person-to-person therapy. Sean graduated First Class from Buckingham Business School and joined the founding team of an HR tech start-up in London, which grew r…

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REVISIT: How Can I Restore My Energy? Healing & EMFs with Dr. Jill Blakeway 49:18

2y ago49:18

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REVISITED: How to Heal from EMFs with Energy Medicine, with Dr. Jill Blakeway. This week’s episode features Sophia’s interview with Dr. Jill Blakeway, originally published in 2020. Although so much of our world has changed since then, this episode is full of excellent takeaways to apply into your everyday life! Spring cleaning is more than just you…

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52. How Can I Apply Nontoxic Living in My Life? 32:44

2y ago32:44

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Welcome Elizabeth McCormick! Our newest member of the Ruan Living team sits down with Sophia to discuss how the two are currently applying nontoxic living into their homes and lives. Elizabeth shares her personal journey that led her to nontoxic living, how she and Sophia connected, and what she’s currently working on in her home and habits! Enjoy!…

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51. How Can I Protect Myself & Family from Talc in Powder? 21:22

2y ago21:22

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This week, Sophia discusses tips to avoid exposure to asbestos from talc & talcum powder! Sophia reviews important takeaways from the many lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson regarding asbestos from talc in their baby powders. This episode is especially important if you are pregnant or have children, but Talc can be found in many different household…

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50. How To Find The Best Nontoxic Dry Shampoo 7:32

2y ago7:32

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In recent months, too many brands of dry shampoo were recalled due to their cancer risks. In this episode, Sophia tells you what you should know about dry shampoo and how you can find the best "nontoxic" dry shampoo for your preferences. In Ruan Living's D-Tox Academy, Sophia shares her favorite dry shampoo product as well as her other go-to practi…

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49. Sustainable Building Materials For Healthy Homes 1:17:50

2+ y ago1:17:50

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Andrew Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge, host of the Non Toxic Environments Podcast, and founder of The Green Design Center, the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States and a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy. A worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and …

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31 - Alex Manzi: Finding happiness within yourself 37:03

2+ y ago37:03

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In this episode, I chatted to Alex Manzi who is the host of the UK's number 1 Life Coaching podcast 'In The Moment'. After going through his own battles with Depression and Anxiety, Alex decided to start a platform to help inspire people to live with more clarity and happiness, by challenging the way they think, opening up their minds and inviting …

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30 - Zak Marks: Building A Life Changing Medical Device In Your Twenties 41:30

2+ y ago41:30

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In this episode, I chatted with Zak Marks, co-founder & CEO at Kitt Medical. Zak has been deathly allergic to nuts all his life. He tries to always keep two adrenaline auto-injectors on himself, but they’re bulky, easy to forget and expire often. He originally designed Kitt (called ana. at the time) during his final year of university as he wanted …

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29 - Amy Louise Jackson: How She Stopped Tick Box Living After 30 Years 35:22

2+ y ago35:22

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In this episode, I chatted with Amy Louise Jackson. Amy is a Self Discovery and Empowerment Coach, NLP Trainer and Business Mentor dedicated to helping ambitious humans get unstuck, beat the overwhelm and take action to live a life that lights them up! Having spent the first 30 years of her life doing what she calls 'tick-box living', Amy understan…

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28 - Sina Sadrzadeh: Entrepreneurship and Finding Your Identity 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

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In this episode, I am joined by Sina Sadrzadeh. We talk about Sina's experience of entrepreneurship and the closing of his first business Peppercorn. We also speak about finding your identity. Sina is the co-founder of Wing, the digital in-person networking tool aiming to completely eradicate paper business cards and innovating in-person events. Si…

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