E102. Redefining Home—Inner Peace, Yoga & Psychology with Heather Lilleston
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Release Date: 06/12/2025
E106. Best Nontoxic Fabrics and Fibers: Safe Choices for Bedding, Clothing, Rugs & More
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
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, and kitchen cloths), and home decor — including rugs, carpets, curtains, and upholstered furniture. Episode 105 shares an enriching detox deep dive. But if you want high-impact takeaways from the detox deep dive within 6 minutes, episode...
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E105. Toxic Textiles: How to Choose Safer Fabrics for a Healthier Home
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Your clothing, curtains, and couch might be exposing you to toxic chemicals—and you probably have no idea. In this eye-opening episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée speaks with Patty Grossman, co-founder of Two Sisters Ecotextiles, to reveal what’s hiding in the fabrics you use every day—and how to choose safer alternatives for a healthier home. 💥 Here’s a shocking fact: Experts say that —many of which can leach into your air and onto your skin. From natural vs. synthetic fibers to the importance of certifications like GOTS and Oeko-Tex, this episode gives you...
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E104. Collagen Marshmallows: Clean Beauty from the Inside Out
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Could your favorite treat support healthier skin, hair, joints, and mood? In this mini-episode, Sophia shares how homemade collagen marshmallows—made with grass-fed gelatin, rose powder, and butterfly pea flower—can nourish your body from the inside out. Learn about the cleanest collagen powder brands, key ingredients to avoid, and the surprising science-backed benefits of rose and butterfly pea flower. Plus, get the full collagen marshmallow recipe and tips at . ABOUT PRACTICAL NONTOXIC LIVING™ RAINDROPS These simple—brief and raw—are drops of practical wisdom from Sophia's life....
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E103. Feel at Home Anywhere: Detoxing Stress, Disconnection & Daily Choices
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Struggling with stress, overwhelm, or feeling out of sync in your space? You might be overdue for a different kind of detox—one that starts with your home, habits, and the unconscious choices shaping your well-being. In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, host Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by her colleague and niece, Elizabeth McCormick, to unpack insights from the 40-Day Home Detox masterclass with Heather Lilleston, a clinical psychologist and seasoned yoga teacher. Together, they explore how small shifts in your daily routine, environment, and mindset can help you feel more...
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E102. Redefining Home—Inner Peace, Yoga & Psychology with Heather Lilleston
Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
What does “home” really mean—and how can we feel at home wherever we are? In this excerpt from Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox program, Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by Heather Lilleston, yoga teacher since 2003 and doctorate in clinical psychology, to explore how our sense of home goes far beyond our real estate. Together, they unravel hidden toxins in our lives—not just in products, but in assumptions, habits, and mindset. Explore how unconscious choices shape our wellness, the power of connection to nature, and why cultivating a healthy sense of home—physically and...
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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. 👉...
info_outlineWhat does “home” really mean—and how can we feel at home wherever we are?
In this excerpt from Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox program, Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by Heather Lilleston, yoga teacher since 2003 and doctorate in clinical psychology, to explore how our sense of home goes far beyond our real estate. Together, they unravel hidden toxins in our lives—not just in products, but in assumptions, habits, and mindset.
Explore how unconscious choices shape our wellness, the power of connection to nature, and why cultivating a healthy sense of home—physically and emotionally—is essential to healing and thriving.
Whether you’re detoxing your lifestyle or navigating a life transition, this episode offers insights to help you feel more at home in your body, mind, and space—wherever you are.
ABOUT RUAN LIVING
Grounded in the philosophy of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your Ultimate Home Detox™ to help you elevate your health and well-being—one thoughtful choice at a time. Specifically, we're zoned in on environmental influences—easy ones you can control—that can optimize your, and your intergenerational, healthspan and epigenetics through Practical Nontoxic Living™.
Rooted in mindfulness over perfection, we guide you with empowering insights to detox your home and body of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, and stress. Ruan Living offers books, online programs, customized support, and free resources to help you create a home and lifestyle that nurtures healing and thriving. Learn more at www.ruanliving.com.
ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE
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. Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of Home detox paths that she has created are designed to welcome you to craft your Ultimate Home Detox™—rooted in the philosophy of Practical Nontoxic Living™, which protects your joy and convenience while guiding you to avoid toxicity. Learn more about Sophia here: Sophia Ruan Gushée.
ABOUT HEATHER LILLESTON
Heather Lilleston is a rare blend of grounded wisdom and soulful insight. With over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and a freshly completed Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Heather bridges the worlds of ancient healing and modern science. Her approach to well-being weaves together mindfulness, movement, and emotional awareness, empowering others to feel more at home in their bodies, minds, and environments. Whether guiding a yoga retreat or offering therapeutic support, Heather invites us to explore deeper layers of self-care, presence, and connection—reminding us that home isn’t just a place, but a feeling we can cultivate from within. Learn more about Heather here: Heather Lilleston.
OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox