Practical Nontoxic Living™ with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Your Ultimate Home Detox™ Starts Here. How toxic is your daily life—and what can you do about it? Join Sophia Ruan Gushée, author of the critically acclaimed book A to Z of D-Toxing, founder of Ruan Living, and pioneer of Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox™, as she guides you to detox your home, habits, and healing. Through intimate conversations, real-life case studies, and expert guidance, Sophia simplifies how to reduce toxic chemicals, heavy metals, hormone disruptors, EMFs, and even toxic energy from what you buy, own, and do. Whether you're recovering from illness, struggling with fertility, or optimizing for vitality and longevity, this podcast offers practical steps for a cleaner, calmer, and more healing home—without sacrificing joy or convenience. ✨ Featured by wellness-conscious professionals, DailyMail health editors, and families worldwide seeking smarter, safer living. 🔎 Topics include: Home detox tips Endocrine disruptors EMF protection Non-toxic baby products Cancer-safe cleaning Sustainable wellness habits 📚 Explore Sophia’s bestselling books, digital detox programs, and more at www.RuanLiving.com
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E128: Your Body Is Brilliant: Why Detoxing Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Matters for Your Health
09/16/2025
E128: Your Body Is Brilliant: Why Detoxing Forever Chemicals (PFAS) Matters for Your Health
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 your health and home. For the full —including the detailed slide presentation with works cited and a digital workbook to help reduce your lifetime exposure—click on the link to learn more.
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E127. Detoxing for Fertility & Pregnancy: What You Can Do Today
09/15/2025
E127. Detoxing for Fertility & Pregnancy: What You Can Do Today
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 to personal care products. You’ll learn: Why fertility and pregnancy are especially vulnerable to toxic exposures What science says about endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and reproductive health Easy, high-impact swaps to make today—from cookware to cosmetics How detoxing your home can improve fertility outcomes and support long-term wellness Whether you're trying to conceive or simply want to create a healthier home, this episode offers empowering, practical tips you can start now. 🎧 Listen now and begin your fertility detox journey with confidence. 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals.
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E126. Why Detoxing Your Home Is as Important as Diet & Exercise—Simple Tips to Start | Most Downloaded #1
09/09/2025
E126. Why Detoxing Your Home Is as Important as Diet & Exercise—Simple Tips to Start | Most Downloaded #1
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 health—and how small tweaks can transform your life. 💡 In This Episode: Sophia’s journey into nontoxic living Everyday toxins in common household products High-impact detox tips for beginners Mindful living and practical changes that last RESOURCES: book Ruan Living's flagship 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals. ABOUT RUAN LIVING Find Your with Solutions Created by . Your healthiest life is rooted at home.
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E125. Design a Nontoxic Home—Clean Materials & Wellness Tips with Alison Davin | Most Downloaded #2
09/02/2025
E125. Design a Nontoxic Home—Clean Materials & Wellness Tips with Alison Davin | Most Downloaded #2
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, and fabrics Tips for healthier renovations and travel Curating calm, beautiful, and toxin-free spaces RESOURCES: Ruan Living's program book Ruan Living's flagship 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals. ABOUT RUAN LIVING Find Your with Solutions. Created by . Your healthiest life is rooted at home.
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E124. Your Kitchen Detox Checklist: Where Healing Starts Every Day
08/28/2025
E124. Your Kitchen Detox Checklist: Where Healing Starts Every Day
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 as “forever chemicals”), especially when heated or used with acidic foods. Discover the simple swap Sophia recommends to reduce toxic exposure: switching to glass containers. In this episode, you'll learn: • How plastic containers may be polluting your food • How to reduce your family’s exposure to harmful chemicals • A simple, affordable swap that supports your long-term health 🎧 Listen now to take one small—but powerful—step toward your Ultimate Home Detox™. 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals.
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E123. Protect Your Family from 5G & EMFs—Science-Based Tips from Telecom Insider Daniel DeBaun | Most Downloaded #3
08/26/2025
E123. Protect Your Family from 5G & EMFs—Science-Based Tips from Telecom Insider Daniel DeBaun | Most Downloaded #3
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 safer mobile device use How to create a low-EMF bedroom sanctuary Recommended protection products RESOURCES: Ruan Living's program book Ruan Living's flagship 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals. ABOUT RUAN LIVING Find Your with Solutions Created by . Your healthiest life begins at home.
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E122. What’s In Your Cookware? Safer Swaps to Protect Your Health
08/21/2025
E122. What’s In Your Cookware? Safer Swaps to Protect Your Health
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 kitchen, this 3-minute episode gives you practical, trustworthy guidance. 🎧 Short, sweet, and packed with practical nontoxic living tips. 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals.
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E121. Detox Your Drinking Water & Bedroom for Better Sleep—Filtration, EMFs & Sleep Tips | Most Downloaded #4
08/19/2025
E121. Detox Your Drinking Water & Bedroom for Better Sleep—Filtration, EMFs & Sleep Tips | Most Downloaded #4
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, effective water filtration Bedroom detox tips to improve sleep How EMFs affect sleep quality and recovery RESOURCES: book Ruan Living's flagship 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals. ABOUT RUAN LIVING Find Your with Solutions Created by . Your healthiest life begins at home.
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E120. Digital Detox for EMF Protection: 5-Day Challenge to Boost Energy
08/14/2025
E120. Digital Detox for EMF Protection: 5-Day Challenge to Boost Energy
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 may encourage deeper sleep, better focus, and hormonal balance. Perfect for beginners looking to reduce EMFs without ditching their devices. 🎧 Tune in to begin your digital detox and start feeling the difference. 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals.
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E119. Detox Your Hormones—Everyday Toxins, Infertility & Clean Product Tips with Sara Jensen | Most Downloaded #5
08/12/2025
E119. Detox Your Hormones—Everyday Toxins, Infertility & Clean Product Tips with Sara Jensen | Most Downloaded #5
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 infertility journey and clean living mission Natural skincare for families and hormone-safe beauty Tips for safer baby products and personal care RESOURCES Fertility and pregnancy detox guidance included in your book Ruan Living's flagship ABOUT RUAN LIVING Find Your with Solutions Created by . Your healthiest life begins at home.
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E118. PFAS Detox: How to Reduce Forever Chemicals at Home—Safely & Simply
08/07/2025
E118. PFAS Detox: How to Reduce Forever Chemicals at Home—Safely & Simply
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 empowering awareness to reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals linked to serious health conditions. 💡 Learn to detox your cookware, personal care products, food packaging & more. 🧴 Discover the hidden sources of PFAS in your daily life. 🌿 Start your Practical Nontoxic Living™ journey with evidence-based insights. 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals.
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E117. Clean Indoor Air on a Budget—Detox Dust, Fragrance & Ventilation Tips | Most Downloaded #6
08/05/2025
E117. Clean Indoor Air on a Budget—Detox Dust, Fragrance & Ventilation Tips | Most Downloaded #6
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 air How fragrance and dust carry toxic chemicals Tips for ventilation, air purifiers, and plant care Frugal ways to detox your air and home RESOURCES: book Ruan Living's flagship ABOUT RUAN LIVING Find Your with Solutions Created by . Your healthiest life begins at home.
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E116. Nontoxic Cleaning Made Simple: The #1 Swap to Detox Your Home Safely
07/31/2025
E116. Nontoxic Cleaning Made Simple: The #1 Swap to Detox Your Home Safely
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 products, protect your lungs and hormones, and support a healthier home—especially if you're detoxing for fertility, cancer recovery, children, or general well-being. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: A shocking study linking cleaning products to lung damage How to make a safe, effective multipurpose spray in 30 seconds Why this one change matters for your long-term health How to access Sophia’s free Starter Pack with 5 detox guides 📥 Download your now—includes guides for cleaning, cookware, kitchen, EMFs, and forever chemicals. 🎧 Press play to take one powerful step toward a cleaner, calmer, more healing home.
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E115. Reduce EMF Exposure from 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones—Tips from Dr. Devra Davis | Most Downloaded #7
07/29/2025
E115. Reduce EMF Exposure from 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones—Tips from Dr. Devra Davis | Most Downloaded #7
#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 vulnerable populations Baby monitors, infrared saunas, and safer tech habits 9 tips to reduce EMF exposure and support healing 📥 Download your free Starter Pack at or via the link: . RESOURCES: and (Amazon affiliate link) Ruan Living's flagship ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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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
07/24/2025
E114. Your Ultimate Home Detox Starter Pack: 5 Simple Guides to Reduce Toxins from Cleaning Products, Cookware, EMFs, Kitchen & Forever Chemicals
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, forever chemicals, or hidden hazards in your kitchen, this Starter Pack makes it easy to take the first step. Each guide includes Sophia’s #1 tip, so even if you're too busy to read them all, you’ll still learn the most important swap from each category. 🧼 Nontoxic Cleaning 🍳 Cookware Detox 📱 EMF Detox Challenge 🧪 Forever Chemicals Detox 🍽️ Kitchen Detox Checklist Tune in to learn how to get your free Starter Pack and why these small changes can have a big impact on your well-being—especially if you’re detoxing for fertility, hormone health, cancer recovery, or to create a safer home for your family. 📥 Download your free Starter Pack at or via the link: .
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E113. Avoid Microplastics at Home: 3 Easy Swaps to Reduce Hormone Disruptors | Most Downloaded #8
07/22/2025
E113. Avoid Microplastics at Home: 3 Easy Swaps to Reduce Hormone Disruptors | Most Downloaded #8
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 of hormone-disrupting plastics Easy, budget-friendly alternatives you can use now RESOURCES: Ruan Living's flagship ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E112. Harvard Scientist Reveals Why She Rarely Wears Sunscreen—and What She Does Instead
07/17/2025
E112. Harvard Scientist Reveals Why She Rarely Wears Sunscreen—and What She Does Instead
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, Dr. Messerlian casually shared her personal approach to sun exposure—and it may surprise you. You’ll learn: Why this Harvard environmental health scientist rarely uses sunscreen How she uses the UV index to guide safe sun exposure Natural ways to build sun tolerance and protect skin from within When sunscreen is essential—and when it might not be Plus, Sophia reflects on how this surprising insight is shaping her own nontoxic lifestyle, and she shares a delicious, skin-protective pasta recipe that supports your body’s natural defenses against UV damage. Part of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked series, designed to help you detox your home one Raindrop at a time. Click here to learn more: RELATED RESOUCES ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E111. Improve Vision Naturally with Dr. Marc Grossman—Eye Exercises, Diet & Holistic Healing | Most Downloaded #9
07/15/2025
E111. Improve Vision Naturally with Dr. Marc Grossman—Eye Exercises, Diet & Holistic Healing | Most Downloaded #9
🎉 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 can improve your eye health naturally through integrative practices rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, emotional healing, nutrition, and vision therapy. In This Episode: Why it's never too late to improve your vision The connection between your eyes, brain, emotions, and trauma How stress, diet, and artificial light affect your eyes Natural vision therapies, including yoga, acupuncture, and eye exercises How Natural Eye Care, his bestselling book, empowers people of all ages Your eyes are not separate from your body or your story—learn how to nourish them holistically. View podcast show notes: Podcast music composer credit: Chris Robertson LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. MARC GROSSMAN Explore Dr. Grossman’s book: (Amazon affiliate link) Learn more about Dr. Marc Grossman's practice: https://www.drgrossman2020.com/ RUAN LIVING RESOURCES: Ruan Living's transformative membership to swap toxic products for safer alternatives Learn more about
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E110. Toxic Bean Bags? What to Know About Safer Fabrics and Fillings for Your Home
07/10/2025
E110. Toxic Bean Bags? What to Know About Safer Fabrics and Fillings for Your Home
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 framework to find safer bean bag options—and how you can apply the same strategy to detox your furniture, bedding, and beyond. We’ll talk about healthier fabrics like hemp, smarter filling options like kapok and buckwheat, and how to have meaningful (and effective!) conversations with family when they fall in love with a toxic option. If you’re overwhelmed by what’s safe and what’s not, this episode will give you clarity, practical steps, and a mindset shift that makes detoxing your home a lot more doable. 🔗 Resources mentioned: More nontoxic bean bag tips at the Ruan Living blog: "" Episode 105: Episode 106: Episode 84: Episode 67: or other social media platforms Join the newsletter at ABOUT PRACTICAL NONTOXIC LIVING™ RAINDROPS These simple—brief and raw—episodes are drops of practical wisdom from Sophia's life. They are part of the occasional Thursday Unpacked series. Learn more at the Ruan Living blog and the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 90: ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E109. How ‘A to Z of D-Toxing’ Sparked the Home Detox Movement | Most Downloaded #10
07/08/2025
E109. How ‘A to Z of D-Toxing’ Sparked the Home Detox Movement | Most Downloaded #10
🎉 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 living—or want to better understand how household products, chemicals, and EMFs can impact your health—this episode is the perfect place to start. Learn why thousands have called A to Z of D-Toxing their detox encyclopedia for creating a healthier home. 💡 In This Episode: What inspired Sophia to write A to Z of D-Toxing How toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs became part of her family's health journey Why your home environment is just as important as diet and exercise How to begin a home detox—even on a budget Encouragement to take simple, science-backed steps to reduce toxic exposures 🧼 This episode is your gateway to understanding how to detox your home naturally, reduce toxic chemicals, and reclaim your well-being—one product at a time. RESOURCES: Buy Amazon: (Amazon affiliate link) Learn more about Stay connected: Register for the
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E108. How Filtered Tap Water Can Cut 90% of Your Microplastic Exposure
07/03/2025
E108. How Filtered Tap Water Can Cut 90% of Your Microplastic Exposure
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 to go deeper? Learn more about water filtration in Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 48 " Learn more about plastics in human brains in Episode 79 "" Explore Sophia’s personal filter journey inside the Read the full blog with 6 more tips: ✨ Small swaps lead to big wins for your well-being. Part of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked series, designed to help you detox your home one Raindrop at a time. Click here to learn more: RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 48 " Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 79 "" ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E107. From 88% to 0%: DailyMail Editor’s Proven Detox Results After Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox
07/01/2025
E107. From 88% to 0%: DailyMail Editor’s Proven Detox Results After Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox
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 follow-up to episodes 86–89, Alexa returns to share her before-and-after Million Marker urine test results—and the data is powerful. Her bisphenol levels dropped from 88% to zero, and other chemicals linked to hormone disruption and cancer also fell significantly. You’ll learn: The invisible yet measurable impact of toxic exposures in daily life How Alexa’s small product swaps led to big biological shifts What Alexa swapped to dramatically lower her bisphenol and benzene levels The role of urine testing for toxins in tracking real detox progress What factors might have temporarily elevated her phthalate levels again How travel, beauty products, and furniture can reintroduce exposures Smart strategies for choosing non-toxic furniture and textiles Whether you're seeking hormone balance, fertility support, or cancer recovery, this episode reveals how detoxing your home can radically lower your toxic burden—in just 40 days. 🔗 Learn more about the 40-Day Home Detox Program: 📘 Read A to Z of D-Toxing for everyday solutions: 📲 Follow @ruanliving for more practical nontoxic living tips 📰 Follow Alexa at DailyMail.com and @AlexaLardieri RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE ABOUT DAILYMAIL DailyMail.com is one of the world’s most visited English-language news websites, delivering accessible and engaging coverage of health, science, lifestyle, and current events. With over 240 million monthly global readers and more than 75 million in the U.S., DailyMail’s stories are widely shared across social platforms—making it a powerful source for shaping public awareness. ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E106. Best Nontoxic Fabrics and Fibers: Safe Choices for Bedding, Clothing, Rugs & More
06/27/2025
E106. Best Nontoxic Fabrics and Fibers: Safe Choices for Bedding, Clothing, Rugs & More
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 106 is for you! This short Raindrop episode shares three helpful tips to identify safer, low-tox fabrics to reduce your toxic exposure from what sits on your skin (like clothes and bedding) and to cultivate a healthier, more healing home environment. Learn which natural fibers to prioritize, and how labels like GOTS-certified organic cotton, hemp, linen, and OEKO-TEX MADE IN GREEN fit into smarter shopping decisions. Whether you’re updating your wardrobe, redecorating your living space, or simply replacing your towels, this episode will empower you to choose fabrics that reduce exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, VOCs, and other hidden toxins. 🎧 Part of the Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked series, designed to help you detox your home one Raindrop at a time. Click here to learn more: RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 105 (listen by clicking on the link or via your favorite podcast platform) ABOUT PATTY GROSSMAN Patty Grossman is a textile industry changemaker on a mission to detox the fabrics we live with every day. A graduate of Smith College and MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Patty brings a rare combination of intellectual rigor, business savvy, and environmental passion to her work. After learning how conventional textiles are saturated with toxic chemicals from her sister, Leigh Anne, both Patty and her sister co-founded Two Sisters Ecotextiles, a pioneering company that creates safe, sustainable, and stylish fabrics for homes and businesses. Her story—from elite business training to fabric detox warrior—is as surprising as it is inspiring, and her expertise is essential for anyone seeking a truly healthier home. Learn more here: ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E105. Toxic Textiles: How to Choose Safer Fabrics for a Healthier Home
06/24/2025
E105. Toxic Textiles: How to Choose Safer Fabrics for a Healthier Home
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 the tools to shop smarter, reduce toxic exposures, and detox your home from the inside out. 🎧 You’ll learn: What toxins hide in conventional textiles How to prioritize safer fabrics for furniture, bedding, and clothing Why linen and hemp outperform cotton in sustainability and safety How dyes, finishes, and fabric treatments impact your health Budget-friendly swaps—including used furniture and natural fibers Whether you’re buying a new sofa or simply want to breathe easier, this conversation will change how you think about textiles—and empower you to take control of your environment. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Household Repeat Offenders: Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 84 "" Listen to Deborah DiMaire, who recommended that Sophia speak to Patty Grossman, on Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 94 " Ruan Living's ABOUT PATTY GROSSMAN Patty Grossman is a textile industry changemaker on a mission to detox the fabrics we live with every day. A graduate of Smith College and MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Patty brings a rare combination of intellectual rigor, business savvy, and environmental passion to her work. After learning how conventional textiles are saturated with toxic chemicals from her sister, Leigh Anne, both Patty and her sister co-founded Two Sisters Ecotextiles, a pioneering company that creates safe, sustainable, and stylish fabrics for homes and businesses. Her story—from elite business training to fabric detox warrior—is as surprising as it is inspiring, and her expertise is essential for anyone seeking a truly healthier home. Learn more here: ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E104. Collagen Marshmallows: Clean Beauty from the Inside Out
06/19/2025
E104. Collagen Marshmallows: Clean Beauty from the Inside Out
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. They are part of the occasional Thursday Unpacked series. Learn more at the Ruan Living blog and the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 90: ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: .
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E103. Feel at Home Anywhere: Detoxing Stress, Disconnection & Daily Choices
06/17/2025
E103. Feel at Home Anywhere: Detoxing Stress, Disconnection & Daily Choices
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 grounded, supported, and at home—anywhere. 💬 Highlights from this episode: Stress is a toxin Unconscious product choices affect your body and mind “All disease is homesickness” Disconnection from nature can erode emotional and physical health Reframe “home” as an emotional and energetic experience, not just real estate This episode builds on Episode 102, which features a powerful audio excerpt from Heather’s 40-Day Home Detox masterclass. From the news... DailyMail's U.S. Health Deputy Editor, Alexa Lardieri, completed the Ruan Living's and shared: I felt like you were holding my hand… My husband and I became a dynamic duo detoxing our household products. She shares her full journey in Episodes 86–88—don’t miss them. — ABOUT RUAN LIVING Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: . 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: .
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E102. Redefining Home—Inner Peace, Yoga & Psychology with Heather Lilleston
06/12/2025
E102. Redefining Home—Inner Peace, Yoga & Psychology with Heather Lilleston
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 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 , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: . 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: . OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ruan Living's
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E100. Can Diet Boost Fertility? Reflections on Dr. Robert Kiltz’s High-Fat, High-Protein Approach (part 1)
06/05/2025
E100. Can Diet Boost Fertility? Reflections on Dr. Robert Kiltz’s High-Fat, High-Protein Approach (part 1)
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 intersect with their own experiences and research on detoxing for reproductive and hormonal health. If you’re curious about the fertility-food connection, or wondering whether a meat-heavy diet could actually help balance hormones and support conception, this conversation offers a relatable and insightful introduction—especially ahead of Part 2 with Dr. Kiltz himself. 🔍 Topics Covered: Surprising benefits of a high-fat, high-protein fertility diet How diet and inflammation impact hormonal and reproductive health First impressions and reactions to Dr. Kiltz’s holistic philosophy Reflections from Ruan Living’s 40-Day Home Detox journey This episode is for anyone navigating fertility, food confusion, or looking to rethink nutrition through a science-backed, holistic lens. ABOUT CNY Fertility is one of the nation’s leading fertility centers, founded by Dr. Robert Kiltz. Known for its integrative and affordable approach to reproductive care, CNY Fertility combines cutting-edge assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and IUI with holistic strategies—including nutrition, stress reduction, and lifestyle support—to help individuals and couples optimize their fertility naturally and medically. With locations across the U.S. and a global client base, is redefining fertility care with compassion, innovation, and accessibility. Dr. Robert Kiltz is a renowned reproductive endocrinologist and the founder of CNY Fertility, one of the most affordable and innovative fertility centers in the world. With decades of experience helping individuals and couples build their families, Dr. Kiltz is known for blending cutting-edge fertility treatments with a holistic philosophy that emphasizes the healing power of nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle. His signature high-fat, low-carb fertility diet and focus on reducing inflammation have helped thousands improve their chances of conception—naturally and through assisted reproductive technology. Compassionate, visionary, and endlessly curious, Dr. Kiltz is transforming the way we think about fertility and whole-body wellness. Ruan Living Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . Join Ruan Living's newsletter . Sophia Ruan Gushée Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: . Related Resources including
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E101. Fertility, Inflammation, and IVF Success: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Robert Kiltz (part 2)
06/05/2025
E101. Fertility, Inflammation, and IVF Success: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Robert Kiltz (part 2)
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 clinical experience. This excerpt from Ruan Living’s 40-Day Home Detox masterclass will leave you inspired to view fertility—and health—through a fresh, healing lens. 🔍 Topics Covered: The root causes of infertility and chronic disease Why inflammation is central to nearly all illness How diet and toxic exposures affect reproductive outcomes A holistic fertility protocol for mind, body, and spirit Perfect for those navigating fertility, chronic health challenges, or seeking deeper healing through lifestyle. ABOUT CNY Fertility is one of the nation’s leading fertility centers, founded by Dr. Robert Kiltz. Known for its integrative and affordable approach to reproductive care, CNY Fertility combines cutting-edge assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and IUI with holistic strategies—including nutrition, stress reduction, and lifestyle support—to help individuals and couples optimize their fertility naturally and medically. With locations across the U.S. and a global client base, is redefining fertility care with compassion, innovation, and accessibility. Dr. Robert Kiltz is a renowned reproductive endocrinologist and the founder of CNY Fertility, one of the most affordable and innovative fertility centers in the world. With decades of experience helping individuals and couples build their families, Dr. Kiltz is known for blending cutting-edge fertility treatments with a holistic philosophy that emphasizes the healing power of nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle. His signature high-fat, low-carb fertility diet and focus on reducing inflammation have helped thousands improve their chances of conception—naturally and through assisted reproductive technology. Compassionate, visionary, and endlessly curious, Dr. Kiltz is transforming the way we think about fertility and whole-body wellness. Ruan Living Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . Join Ruan Living's newsletter . Sophia Ruan Gushée Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: . Related Resources including
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E98. What Endocrine Disruptors Are Doing to Our Fertility: Reflections on Dr. Paul Magarelli’s Insights (Part 1)
05/29/2025
E98. What Endocrine Disruptors Are Doing to Our Fertility: Reflections on Dr. Paul Magarelli’s Insights (Part 1)
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 50% in the last 50 years—and the halving of sperm counts since our grandparents’ generation (as explored in Dr. Shanna Swan’s book Countdown) Why awareness of EDCs is crucial for those pursuing assisted reproductive technologies (ART) The intergenerational effects of endocrine and metabolic disruption How detoxing your home can empower reproductive and generational health This episode reinforces why the efforts you make to detox your environment—like those in Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox—matter deeply, not just for today, but for generations to come. About Ruan Living Grounded in the philosophy of , Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your 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 . Join Ruan Living's newsletter . About Sophia Ruan Gushée Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book . Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of 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: . Resources Mentioned In This Episode Ruan Living's
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