Best Sophia Ruan Gushee Podcasts (2025)

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E134: When Forever Chemicals Hit Home: Senator Judy Seeberger's Personal Fight for Clean Water 15:09

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Season 2 Forever Chemicals Detox 101 series, Part 5 When "forever chemicals" hit home, change begins. Minnesota State Senator Judy Seeberger joined the legislature in 2023—and helped pass the nation's strongest ban on PFAS, or "forever chemicals," found in everything from cookware to dental floss. For Senator Seeberger, this issue is deeply persona…

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40-Day Home Detox (Pre-Recorded) with Sophia Ruan Gushee 24:05

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Thank you for joining us today. As many of you know, we are all about detoxing your home so that you and your family could live healthier lives. Transitioning to a healthier lifestyle by lowering your toxic chemical burdens can be challenging, even overwhelming for many. That is why we are so glad to be joined today by friend Sophia Ruan Gushee. So…

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Plastics in Clothing with Hannah Teschler Dunning 37:45

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Did you know that over 11 million tons of textiles end up in U.S. landfills each year? These discarded garments release an estimated 176,500 metric tons of microplastic fibers into the environment annually. The fashion industry's reliance on synthetic materials has skyrocketed, with polyester now used in over 60% of garments. Fast fashion brands ar…

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Plastics Impact on Body and Fertility with Dr. Thalia Segal 20:22

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Are you worried about what’s really inside your water bottle, your food packaging, or even the air you breathe? You’re not alone. Plastics have quietly woven themselves into every part of our lives, but their hidden effects on our bodies, our health, and our fertility are only now coming to light. If you’ve ever wondered why hormone issues, unexpla…

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E133: "Household Repeat Offenders™: Everyday Products That Hide Forever Chemicals (PFAS)" 19:51

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Season 2 Forever Chemicals Detox 101 series, Part 5 Since World War II, more than 350,000 synthetic chemicals have been created—and many now participate in our daily lives through the products we touch, wear, cook with, clean, play with, and furnish our homes with. These chemicals have revolutionized modern living, but they're also contributing to …

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HRT Red Flags with Nicole Stroop 24:22

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Many of us are searching for answers about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, and want clarity in a confusing landscape. HRT is often used to help manage symptoms related to hormone imbalances, such as those from menopause or certain health conditions. Navigating personal health can be overwhelming, and every journey looks a little different. Som…

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E132. When Less Isn't Safe: How Low Doses of Toxins Affect Your Health 11:27

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We've been taught that "the dose makes the poison." But what if that's no longer true? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée unpacks how low doses of toxic chemicals—like PFAS, endocrine disruptors, and heavy metals—can create powerful biological effects, especially during critical stages of life. You'll hear why the End…

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Maintaining Health with Fatty Liver and No Gallbladder with Lisa Winbourn 29:50

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E131. Your Genes Aren't Your Destiny: How Your Home Shapes Your Health 12:03

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Episode 131 – Part 3 of Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101 Your DNA is not a life sentence. While genetics play a role in health, research shows that everyday exposures from your home and environment generally matter far more in determining long-term outcomes. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée introduces how house…

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E130. From Red Flags to Resilience: How to Protect Your Health 14:43

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Part 2 of Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101. Rising health trends in children and adults—obesity, autism, cancer, autoimmune disorders, and more—are sobering reminders that it's time to pay attention. In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushee introduces toxic exposures like chemicals, heavy metals, and PFAS (forever chemicals) as contributing factors…

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E129: An Update on Raindrops: A Pause, Not a Goodbye 2:43

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I'm making a small change to the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast schedule: Thursday Raindrops episodes are pausing for now. In this short update, I share why I'm taking this step and how it will give me more space to focus on bringing you deeper, more helpful content—like Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101. Raindrops will be back, but in the …

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E128: Your Body Is Brilliant: Why Detoxing Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Matters for Your Health 8:41

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This is Episode 128 and Part 1 of Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101 of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast. Even though forever chemicals (PFAS) are everywhere, your body is remarkably resilient. In this season, adapted from a live 4-Day Home Detox Challenge, you'll learn why small swaps to reduce toxic exposures can make a big difference in…

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E127. Detoxing for Fertility & Pregnancy: What You Can Do Today 4:59

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Trying to conceive or preparing for pregnancy? Discover how detoxing your daily environment can support fertility, hormone balance, and healthy fetal development. In this Raindrop episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares foundational steps to reduce exposure to hidden hormone disruptors in your home—from plastic food storage…

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Seed Cycling with Dr. Corina Dunlap 31:12

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Thank you for joining us. Many of our followers turn to us to help their families during the trying to conceive process. This all starts with balancing your hormones. There are many ways to approach balancing your hormones, with each working differently for every person. One of the healthier ways we’d like to learn more about is through seed cyclin…

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E126. Why Detoxing Your Home Is as Important as Diet & Exercise—Simple Tips to Start | Most Downloaded #1 46:51

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Why Detoxing Your Home Is as Important as Diet & Exercise—Simple Tips to Start | Most Downloaded #1 🌿 Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #1 Why does home detox matter as much as diet and exercise? In this most popular episode of all time, Sophia Ruan Gushée explains how daily exposures to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs affect our h…

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E125. Design a Nontoxic Home—Clean Materials & Wellness Tips with Alison Davin | Most Downloaded #2 46:07

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Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #2 Interior designer Alison Davin shares how her multiple chemical sensitivities led her to design wellness-focused homes using nontoxic paints, flooring, and materials. A must-listen for anyone building or renovating. 💡 In This Episode: What "clean" materials really mean Common toxins in paints, furniture…

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E124. Your Kitchen Detox Checklist: Where Healing Starts Every Day 4:44

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Think your kitchen is safe? In this 5-minute Raindrop episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares one quick and impactful tip to help detox your kitchen from hidden toxins—starting with your food storage. Learn how plastic food containers and wrappers can leach hormone-disrupting chemicals like phthalates and PFAS (also known a…

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E123. Protect Your Family from 5G & EMFs—Science-Based Tips from Telecom Insider Daniel DeBaun | Most Downloaded #3 1:06:31

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Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #3 EMF protection expert and DefenderShield CEO Daniel DeBaun returns to the show to discuss with Sophia Ruan Gushée what we've learned since 5G rolled out—and how to keep your family safe from everyday radiation exposure. 💡 In This Episode: How 5G differs from earlier wireless tech Best practices for safe…

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Intro to the Microbiome with Kimberly Griffith 30:22

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Thank you for joining us. Many of our Detect & Detox Test Kit takers find that they have exposures to toxic chemicals through their food sources. Increasing research also shows that these same chemicals, like BPA, have been shown to alter the gut microbiome. Your gut influences more than just your digestive system. It also impacts your immunity, sl…

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E122. What's In Your Cookware? Safer Swaps to Protect Your Health 3:57

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Nonstick pans may seem convenient—but they can release toxic PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," into your food. In this quick Raindrop episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares two of her favorite nontoxic cookware swaps that are safer for your health and easy to use. If you're just getting started with a home detox or want a quick win for your kitc…

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E121. Detox Your Drinking Water & Bedroom for Better Sleep—Filtration, EMFs & Sleep Tips | Most Downloaded #4 46:35

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Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #4 Did you know your water and sleep setup could be affecting your health? In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares how to detox your drinking water and sleep environment from contaminants and EMFs that can interfere with rest and recovery. 💡 In This Episode: Bottled vs. tap water: what's safest? Easy, e…

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How a Mom's Exercise Routine Influences Their Child's Health with Ayelet Gottsman 23:17

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Almost half of children with active moms grow up to be physically active themselves, shaping their lifelong health in ways we can’t always see. As moms juggling a thousand things, it’s easy to put your health on the back burner. Healthy habits you establish now will strengthen your body, nurture your mind, reduce stress, and enhance your emotional …

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Gut Tests for Immune Health & Chronic Illness with Marla Pietruszko 30:28

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If your immunity feels off, your gut might be to blame. Around 70% of your immune system actually resides in your gut, making it a central player in how your body defends itself. Functional lab tests give us a deeper look beyond standard bloodwork, revealing hidden imbalances in gut bacteria, inflammation, and digestive function that traditional te…

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E120. Digital Detox for EMF Protection: 5-Day Challenge to Boost Energy 7:01

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Feel tired, wired, or foggy? Your devices may be to blame. In this Raindrop episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée introduces a 5-day Digital Detox Challenge from your Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack—designed to reduce your EMF exposure, help you recharge, and restore your energy. Learn how a simple tweak to your tech habits ma…

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E119. Detox Your Hormones—Everyday Toxins, Infertility & Clean Product Tips with Sara Jensen | Most Downloaded #5 50:43

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Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #5 After years of unexplained infertility, Sara Jensen learned how endocrine-disrupting chemicals in "clean" products were harming her health. Hear how she founded Hugh and Grace to offer clean, high-performing alternatives. 💡 In This Episode: How daily products can affect fertility and hormones Sara's inf…

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Taking Control of Health with a Type-A Personality with Chelsea Caler 27:45

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We all love to take charge of our health and feel empowered by making proactive choices. For those of us with type-A personalities, that drive to excel, to stay on top of things, can be a real strength. We are organized, ambitious, and always ready to tackle the next challenge head on. But sometimes that same intensity and the need for control can …

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Heavy Metals & Mineral Balancing with Nick Dorsey 38:23

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Heavy metal toxicity is more common than most people realize, and it can quietly impact our energy, mood, and overall well-being. You might be wondering why you feel tired, anxious, or just not yourself, and sometimes, the answer lies in what’s happening inside our bodies. Our environment, food, and even some products we use can introduce heavy met…

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E118. PFAS Detox: How to Reduce Forever Chemicals at Home—Safely & Simply 3:29

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You've heard of "forever chemicals"—but how do you actually avoid them? In this Raindrop episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée breaks down what PFAS are, where they hide in your home, and how to detox your daily routine with ONE simple, practical swap. Whether you're worried about hormone disruption, fertility, or cancer risk, this episode provides empowerin…

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Ways to Increase Your Chances of IUI Success with Dr. Tara Harding 37:14

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We know that the journey to parenthood can be filled with hope, questions, and sometimes, unexpected challenges. For many families, traditional paths to conception don’t always lead to the results they dream of, making reproductive interventions more important than ever. Today, we’re focusing on one of the most accessible and effective options avai…

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E117. Clean Indoor Air on a Budget—Detox Dust, Fragrance & Ventilation Tips | Most Downloaded #6 45:07

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Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #6 Indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares how to improve indoor air quality with simple, low-cost strategies that reduce exposure to toxins in dust, cleaning products, and "fragrance." 💡 In This Episode: The hidden health risks of indoor ai…

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E116. Nontoxic Cleaning Made Simple: The #1 Swap to Detox Your Home Safely 3:33

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Want to detox your home but don't know where to start? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares the #1 cleaning swap from her Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack—a powerful (and free!) resource designed to help you reduce harmful chemicals from your home. Learn how this simple DIY cleaning spray can replace toxic produc…

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Debugging the Immune System with Tatyana Dobreva 19:17

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As many of our followers can attest that we're a huge fan of getting to the root of your health issues. With Million Marker's Detect & Detox Kit, you can receive tools necessary to help you reduce your toxic chemical exposures. This information is extremely important for improving your fertility as well as your health. Another new and cutting edge …

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E115. Reduce EMF Exposure from 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones—Tips from Dr. Devra Davis | Most Downloaded #7 57:49

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#7 Most Downloaded Episode Are your everyday devices quietly affecting your health? In this episode, Dr. Devra Davis—founder of the Environmental Health Trust—shares what science reveals about radiation from Wi-Fi, cell phones, 5G, and the Internet of Things. 💡 In This Episode: Health risks from EMFs, 3G, 4G, 5G Brain health, sperm damage, and vuln…

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Setting Boundaries with Infertility with Dr. Loree Johnson 18:12

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Many of our followers are struggling with trying to conceive. In fact, 1 in 5 couples are dealing with male, female, or unknown factor infertility. Struggling with fertility is frustrating for families, especially as they see others successfully growing their families. Coping with these emotions can be hard, especially when those in your life try t…

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E114. Your Ultimate Home Detox Starter Pack: 5 Simple Guides to Reduce Toxins from Cleaning Products, Cookware, EMFs, Kitchen & Forever Chemicals 3:14

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Looking for a simple way to start detoxing your home and lifestyle? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée introduces the Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack—a free bundle of 5 powerful guides to help you reduce toxins in your daily routines. Whether you're worried about toxic cleaning products, cookware safety, EMF exposure…

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Intro to Quantify At-Home Test Kit with Michael Dubrovsky 41:53

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My guest today is Michael Dubrovsky, co-founder of Quantify. Quantify provides at-Home blood testing + wearable data to deliver you personalized health reports. With Quantify, you can track inflammation, metabolic fitness, hormonal & nutritional balance, cardiovascular health, activity and sleep - From Home! We are excited to learn more about Quant…

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E113. Avoid Microplastics at Home: 3 Easy Swaps to Reduce Hormone Disruptors | Most Downloaded #8 11:43

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Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #8 Did you know that microplastics and nanoplastics can disrupt hormones and affect fertility? In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares three easy product swaps that can significantly reduce your exposure to plastic particles at home. In This Episode: How microplastics infiltrate your home Health risks o…

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Toxic Chemicals & Weight Management with Dr. Alicia MacPherson 14:45

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Toxic chemicals can have long-lasting effects on our fertility and health. Today, we’re going to discuss the connection between toxic chemicals and weight management. Our metabolism can become hijacked by internal and external toxic chemicals. Today’s guest had a really great post recently discussing how the chemicals in our environment and everyda…

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E112. Harvard Scientist Reveals Why She Rarely Wears Sunscreen—and What She Does Instead 4:21

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Can too much sunscreen be doing more harm than good? In this eye-opening episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia shares a behind-the-scenes conversation with Dr. Carmen Messerlian, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health expert in environmental reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology. After wrapping their official interview, D…

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E111. Improve Vision Naturally with Dr. Marc Grossman—Eye Exercises, Diet & Holistic Healing | Most Downloaded #9 56:17

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🎉 Top 10 Countdown Series – #9 Most Downloaded Practical Nontoxic Living episode In this powerful replay of one of our most beloved episodes, Dr. Marc Grossman, a leading holistic optometrist and international bestselling author, reveals how vision is more than just eyesight—it's a reflection of your entire well-being. Dr. Grossman shares how you c…

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Natural Eye Care with Dr. Sam Berne 34:52

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It’s our passion to help others uncover natural ways that can improve your overall quality of life. Healthy eyes and good eyesight are important for us, especially as we age. Even if you have been seeing 20/20 all your life, your vision begins to change between 40-60 years of age. While poor eyesight may seem inevitable, there are things you can do…

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E110. Toxic Bean Bags? What to Know About Safer Fabrics and Fillings for Your Home 7:34

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When my daughter asked for a bean bag chair, I paused. Most are made with toxic textiles and synthetic foam—two major Household Repeat Offenders I explain in my book A to Z of D-Toxing and target in Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox. In this episode, I walk you through how I applied my Practical Nontoxic Living™ framework to find safer bean bag optio…

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Things to Know When Dealing with Repeated Miscarriages with Sarah Bérubé 41:11

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One in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage—a statistic that’s both staggering and deeply personal for so many. Yet, repeated miscarriages are rarely talked about openly, leaving countless people feeling isolated in their grief. Behind every number is a story of hope, loss, and resilience that deserves to be heard. There’s so much that often goes u…

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E109. How 'A to Z of D-Toxing' Sparked the Home Detox Movement | Most Downloaded #10 18:44

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🎉 Most Downloaded Episode #10 — Start Your Home Detox Journey Here In this foundational episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, author and environmental health expert Sophia Ruan Gushée shares the powerful story behind her critically acclaimed book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. If you're new to nontoxic livi…

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Environmental Injustice & Its Impact on Pregnant Black Women Part 1 with Dr. K 34:44

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Did you know that black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy related courses than white women? That's a heartbreaking reality, and it's even more alarming when we consider the role of environmental injustice play in these outcomes. Decades of systematic racism have forced for many black families to live in ne…

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E108. How Filtered Tap Water Can Cut 90% of Your Microplastic Exposure 4:43

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A recent study revealed that switching from bottled water to filtered tap water can reduce your microplastic intake by up to 90%—from 90,000 particles per year to just 4,000. In this short Raindrop episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares a powerful reminder of how one small change can have a big impact on your health. 🎧 Want…

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Mindful Eating & Proper Nutrition for Fertility with Dara Godfrey 30:45

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A majority of Million Marker’s followers are of childbearing age. Food is such a powerful tool not only for fostering good health, but in some cases, perpetuating illness. Food can also improve the chances of conception and support a healthy pregnancy, or it can complicate the entire process. With the Detect & Detox Test Kit, we help people learn w…

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E107. From 88% to 0%: DailyMail Editor's Proven Detox Results After Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox 10:19

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After discovering her toxic chemical levels were 88% higher than the average American, DailyMail Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri took a bold step: she joined Ruan Living's pioneering and transformative 40-Day Home Detox program to reduce her everyday exposures to endocrine-disrupting chemicals like BPA, BPS, phthalates, and benzene. In this fol…

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E106. Best Nontoxic Fabrics and Fibers: Safe Choices for Bedding, Clothing, Rugs & More 5:47

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Practical Nontoxic Living™ Raindrop | Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked What are the safest fabrics for your clothes, bedding, and home furnishings? In this follow-up to Episode 105, "Toxic Textiles," Sophia prioritizes the certifications and most nontoxic fibers and materials to look for when shopping for clothing, linens (like bath towels, bed sheets…

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Empowering Women with Personal Fertility Knowledge with Dr. Amy Beckley 47:22

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If you are trying to conceive, you’ve probably thought about your hormones. These little chemical messengers help your body complete important actions. In your reproductive system, your hormones regulate your cycle, ovulation, and help you conceive. At Million Marker, we strive to help people understand their health and what affects it. Many of our…