E86. What Surprised a Health Editor During Her 40-Day Detox Adventure — Part 1
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Release Date: 04/17/2025
E100. Can Diet Boost Fertility? Reflections on Dr. Robert Kiltz’s High-Fat, High-Protein Approach (part 1)
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Can what you eat really improve your chances of getting pregnant—or your overall health? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée and her niece and colleague, , reflect on the powerful insights from Dr. Robert Kiltz’s masterclass in Ruan Living’s 40-Day Home Detox. Dr. Kiltz, a leading fertility doctor and founder of CNY Fertility, champions a high-fat, high-protein, low-carb diet to reduce inflammation and optimize fertility. Sophia and Elizabeth share their biggest takeaways from his holistic approach and discuss how his unconventional dietary recommendations...
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E101. Fertility, Inflammation, and IVF Success: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Robert Kiltz (part 2)
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Can inflammation be the hidden root of fertility challenges—and many chronic diseases? In this eye-opening conversation, Sophia Ruan Gushée welcomes Dr. Robert Kiltz, founder of CNY Fertility and pioneer of a holistic approach to reproductive health. Together, they explore how reducing inflammation, adopting an anti-inflammatory lifestyle, and rethinking diet and environment can optimize fertility, fecundity, and IVF outcomes. Whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or with assisted reproductive technology, Dr. Kiltz’s perspective offers empowering insights rooted in decades of...
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E98. What Endocrine Disruptors Are Doing to Our Fertility: Reflections on Dr. Paul Magarelli’s Insights (Part 1)
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by her colleague and niece to reflect on Sophia’s masterclass interview with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Paul Magarelli (featured in Part 2). Together, they unpack the most compelling insights from Dr. Magarelli about how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—found in everyday products like shampoos, perfumes, deodorants, and even conventionally grown produce—are silently impacting fertility. Topics include: What exactly are EDCs, and why should we care? The shocking decline in global fertility—over...
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E99. How Endocrine Disruptors Harm Fertility & Fecundity | Dr. Paul Magarelli, Reproductive Endocrinologist (Part 2)
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
This episode features an excerpt from Ruan Living’s 40-Day Home Detox masterclass with renowned reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Paul Magarelli. He explains how endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—found in plastics, personal care products, pesticides, and air pollution—are contributing to declining sperm counts, hormone imbalances, miscarriages, and lower embryo viability. With over 1,000 known EDCs in our daily environments, Dr. Magarelli shares clinical insights into how these invisible toxicants are silently impacting fertility, IVF outcomes, and long-term child development....
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E97. I Hated Sleep—Until I Heard This Hidden Brain Episode
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
For most of my life, sleep felt like a waste of time—something to minimize, not prioritize. And while recent science on the invaluable benefits of sleep—like how it detoxes your brain and is critical in learning and memory—I still didn't want to sleep more. Until one Hidden Brain episode changed everything. In this short and personal Practical Nontoxic Living™ “Raindrop” episode, I share the surprising creations that originated during sleep. Whether you struggle with sleep or just want to optimize your healing, this episode offers fresh motivation to rethink rest. 👉...
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E96. Radiant Skin & Holistic Beauty Rituals with Shiva Rose | Practical Nontoxic Living™ Podcast
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
In this illuminating episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ Podcast, host Sophia Ruan Gushée and her niece dive deep into what they learned from holistic beauty pioneer Shiva Rose in the Ruan Living 40-Day Home Detox masterclass. Elizabeth shares her personal journey of transforming persistent skin issues with simple yet powerful natural changes. Together, Sophia and Elizabeth explore how skin conditions often reflect deeper health concerns, offering practical insights into healing from within. The episode then treats listeners to an inspiring excerpt from Shiva Rose’s masterclass for...
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E95. How High-Heat Cooking Creates Toxins—and Simple Ways to Avoid Them
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Part of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked Thursday series—light, inspiring insights from Sophia’s personal journey in Practical Nontoxic Living™. Did you know that the way you cook can create cancer-causing compounds in your food? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée highlights the hidden dangers of high-heat cooking methods like frying, grilling, and roasting—and how they can lead to the formation of toxic compounds such as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Whether you're detoxing your home for fertility, cancer...
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E94. Healing Spaces: How Nontoxic Interior Design Can Transform Your Health (with Deborah DiMare)
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Your home can be a powerful catalyst for healing and wellness—when designed thoughtfully and consciously. This engaging episode of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast begins with Sophia Ruan Gushée and her Ruan Living colleague (and niece!), , sharing what they learned and loved most from Deborah DiMare’s illuminating masterclass from Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox program. Then, hear firsthand how Deborah creates healing spaces. Named Top 200 Influencers in the Interior Design Industry 2025, Deborah DiMare, founder of DiMare Design and a leader in nontoxic and cruelty-free interior...
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E93. Are Wireless Earbuds Harming Your Health? | Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
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 undermining your brain health. Listen in. Then decide: Is convenience worth the risk? Part of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked Thursday series—light, inspiring insights from Sophia’s personal journey in Practical...
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E92. Clean Eating Hacks for Busy Lives: Detox Foods & Immune Boosting with Nutritionist & Cancer Survivor Elissa Goodman
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
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 meals even on your busiest days. Discover Elissa's preferred cooking methods for immune support, her practical thoughts on using frozen veggies, and why avoiding toxins is crucial for health and vitality. Also included is a flashback to Episode 35,...
info_outlineEven 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’t know.
In Part 1 of this four-part series, Alexa shares her biggest surprises—like the truth about “unscented” products and how our pets may be more at risk than we think.
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Register for Ruan Living's newsletter: Ruan Living Newsletter
- Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox
- The DailyMail.com article that brought together Sophia and Alexa Lardieri: "Daily Mail health journalists test themselves for cancer-causing chemicals - with terrifying results"
- Listen to Sophia talk to Million Marker founder, Jenna Hua, on Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 66: Which Toxins Are In My Body?
- Choosing the Best Glass Containers for Non-Toxic Living: A Comprehensive Guide
- What are the safest pans to cook with & the best non toxic cookware?
- "Unscented" products can contain chemicals to mask odors (US EPA 2016)
- Chelin Jamie Hu, Marcus A Garcia, Alexander Nihart, Rui Liu, Lei Yin, Natalie Adolphi, Daniel F Gallego, Huining Kang, Matthew J Campen, Xiaozhong Yu, Microplastic presence in dog and human testis and its potential association with sperm count and weights of testis and epididymis, Toxicological Sciences, Volume 200, Issue 2, August 2024, Pages 235–240
About Ruan Living
Ruan Living offers The Ultimate Home Detox to help you elevate your health and well-being—one thoughtful choice at a time.
Rooted in the philosophy of mindfulness over perfection, we guide you with empowering insights to detox your home and body of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, and stress. Learn more here: Ruan Living.
About Sophia Ruan Gushée
Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. Through her podcast and digital programs like The Ultimate Home Detox, Sophia empowers others to create healthier homes and lifestyles—one informed choice at a time. Learn more about Sophia here: Sophia Ruan Gushée.