Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Preeminent nontoxic lifestyle expert, author of critically acclaimed detox books, creator of the D-Tox Academy and 40-Day Home Detox, and founder of Ruan Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée—inspired as a wife and mother—talks to wellness warriors and pioneers to simplify nontoxic living for you.
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49. Sustainable Building Materials For Healthy Homes
01/31/2023
49. Sustainable Building Materials For Healthy Homes
Andrew Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge, host of the , and founder of The , the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States and a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy. A worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivities. EXAMPLES OF TOPICS DISCUSSED Sophia and Andrew have a great conversation about what will help you identify healthier building materials for your next space redesign, renovation, or if you're building a home. Healthier indoor environments Multiple chemical sensitivity, sick building syndrome Trends in "green," "sustainable," and healthier building materials How to identify practical, nontoxic building materials Household Repeat Offenders: wood, paints, vinyl How helpful is prop 65 when selecting healthier building supplies? Materials for floors and windows How to prioritize your budget For podcast show notes, click here: . RELATED PODCASTS with guest Angela Cummings, who was mentioned in this podcast episode and is author of with Domonique Silva, who has worked at NASA FOR Environmental & Occupational Health RESOURCES BY RUAN LIVING Free FOLLOW GREEN DESIGN CENTER FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Join Ruan Living's free email newsletter by texting DETOX to 66866.
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48. Home Detox Part 3: Drinking Water and Sleep Quality
07/10/2022
48. Home Detox Part 3: Drinking Water and Sleep Quality
In this final session of the three-part Home Detox Workshop series that Sophia, Sophia shares simple tips to detox your drinking water and sleep quality. TOPICS DISCUSSED Drinking Water Bottled water versus tap water Water filtration Sleep Tips to detox your sleep How to prioritize tips to detox your sleep area Intro to electromagnetic fields RESOURCES DISCUSSED: . Watch & learn the Home Detox Workshop presentation that Sophia discusses in episodes 46-48. Practical Nontoxic Living podcast fans can enjoy 50% off with coupon code RuanDetoxWarrior. It expires Sep 15, 2022 11:59PM. Visit to learn more. Subscribe to the Ruan Living newsletter to become notified of when this is available. Join by text: text DETOX to 66866. FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Instagram Website at LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVERWELL Website at Instagram
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47. Home Detox Part 2: Indoor Air Quality
05/17/2022
47. Home Detox Part 2: Indoor Air Quality
Part 2: Simple Tips to Detox Your Indoor Air and Dust. In Part 2 of this three-part series, Sophia led for the Everwell Community in the Spring of 2021, learn impactful, budget-friendly ways to detox your indoor air, dust, and hands. Sophia shares important concepts about toxic exposures from products you use in your home. These concepts should motivate you to keep integrating detox tweaks into your life and remind you that small changes can transform! QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What are some inexpensive but effective ways to detox indoor air? What is 'fragrance' and why is it harmful? How to look out for products with 'fragrance'? How can brands misrepresent the safety of their products? Can one exposure make you more vulnerable to another? Why is ventilating important? Do you use essential oils? Do you use plants for air purification? Why can small detox tweaks transform? RESOURCES DISCUSSED: . Watch the Home Detox Workshop series with Sophia’s presentation materials. Subscribe to the Ruan Living newsletter to become notified of when this is available. Join by text: text DETOX to 66866. FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Instagram Website at LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVERWELL Website at Instagram
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46. Home Detox Part 1: Why Small Changes Can Have A Big Impact
05/03/2022
46. Home Detox Part 1: Why Small Changes Can Have A Big Impact
Why Detoxing Your Home Is As Important As Healthy Eating and Regular Exercise What are the benefits to detoxing your home? Listen to Sophia explain why any small detox tweak can help. In this episode, Sophia is interviewed by the wonderful Abby Knott, co-founder of Everwell, for a three-part Home Detox Workshop series. QUESTIONS ADDRESSED: How did Sophia become passionate about studying toxic chemicals / heavy metals / EMFs from our consumer products? Why is Sophia still passionate about teaching others about practical nontoxic living? Why should you detox your home? Which health issues have been linked to or associated with toxic exposures from our homes and consumer products? How can you approach detoxing in a simple and inexpensive way? How to pursue healthy changes when others that you live with are on a different journey? How can detoxing be a mindfulness practice? What does Sophia think of BPA-free products? What detergents does Sophia use? What's a simple high-impact tip to reduce EMFs? Do magazine covers contain BPA? Are there brands that claim to be nontoxic but are not? Is there a plastic water bottle that Sophia uses? FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Instagram Website at LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EVERWELL Website at Instagram
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45. Make Home a Pillar of Health
03/15/2022
45. Make Home a Pillar of Health
A California native and Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, Domonique Silva started her career at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center and has been in the field of Environmental & Occupational Health for over 10 years. In this podcast, Domonique and Sophia talk about the changes that Dominique made with her diet, products, and home that improved her allergies, eczema, psoriasis, bloating, fatigue, and depression. The combination of her work and personal experiences has emphasized to Domonique that the connections between human health and the environment are endless. Dominique discusses healthy living, and environmental and public health in her podcast . It can be found on Spotify, Apple, and all other major podcast platforms. You can follow Domonique: Instagram: @domo_explores Facebook: @domoexplores And her website: For podcast show notes, visit the Ruan Living blog at FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Website: Instagram Facebook @ruanliving Interested in a fertility detox? Click here for more: . PODCAST MUSIC Chris Robertson @c.c.robertson
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44. 5G Protection Products From A Former Telecom Engineer
02/15/2022
44. 5G Protection Products From A Former Telecom Engineer
Daniel DeBaun is an internationally recognized expert in Electromagnetic Radiation (EMF), co-author of the bestselling book, , and co-founder & CEO of DefenderShield. When Daniel last appeared on Practical Nontoxic Living podcast episode 17, 5G had not yet rolled out nationwide. What then, have we learned about the new wireless communication network? Sophia and Daniel discuss the current EMF environment, how 5G differs from previous signals, the importance of creating a “sanctuary” free of mobile devices in your bedroom, and much more! Listen to Sophia’s conversation with Daniel to learn invaluable information for your health and well-being. To check out Daniel's DefenderShield products, click on Sophia's . FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Website: Instagram Facebook @ruanliving Interested in a fertility detox? Click here for more: . PODCAST MUSIC Chris Robertson @c.c.robertson
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43. Milk's Magnetic Powers
02/01/2022
43. Milk's Magnetic Powers
Multi-passionate and multi-talented Jody Levy is a creator of art, wellness ventures, and much more. In this episode, we hear how Jody's personal experiences and passion for our inner- and outer- ecosystems have inspired her professional endeavors including The LabElymental Milk Cleanse—an Ayurvedic-inspired, doctor-developed cleanse that combines the magnetic power of full-fat milk and proprietary supplements to help clear, cleanse and balance our modern lifestyle. SAVE 10% Interested in saving 10% as you try The Milk Cleanse? Then usse code RUANLIVING or the affiliate link below for a 10% discount. PODCAST SHOW NOTES For podcast show notes, visit RuanLiving.com. FOLLOW RUAN LIVING Website: Instagram Facebook FOLLOW JODY LEVY Website: Instagram: Global Director and CEO | Maker | Maker | App Maker | PODCAST MUSIC Chris Robertson DISCLAIMER Please note: Nothing in this podcast's contents should be interpreted as medical advice.The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This podcast is also not endorsement and Sophia or her entities are affiliate partners.
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42. Detox Your Hormones
11/10/2021
42. Detox Your Hormones
After 14 years of unexplained infertility, Sara Jensen and her husband, co-CEOs and co-founders of Hugh and Grace, were shocked to learn that products we use daily—including some that claim to be "clean" and nontoxic—contain hormone-disrupting chemicals that increase our risks to health issues including adverse reproductive outcomes. Motivated by what they learned, they launched their company Hugh and Grace to offer high-performing, natural products.
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41. Benefits of Flower Essences
11/09/2021
41. Benefits of Flower Essences
Katie Hess is a flower alchemist, author of Flowerevolution, and founder of LOTUSWEI, one of the world’s leading floral apothecaries. With her signature elixirs featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times, and the LA Times, her flower-powered community is thriving in over 15 countries. Listen to how flower essences can enhance your wellbeing.
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40. Resonate with Sound Healing and Vibration Therapy
10/19/2021
40. Resonate with Sound Healing and Vibration Therapy
Elian Zach, co-founder of Woom Center in Manhattan, and Sophia talk about how sound and vibration healing changed her life. Listen for ideas on how it could enhance yours too.
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39. Transform Unconscious Patterns Into Conscious Choices
09/29/2021
39. Transform Unconscious Patterns Into Conscious Choices
Jozi Radus created the Unconscious Mapping System (UMS) to help clients transform their unconscious patterns into conscious choices. Listen to how the UMS can empower and liberate you for more connection, fulfillment, peace, and joy.
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38. How Your Fertility & Reproductive Health Signal Your Later Health & Life Expectancy
07/21/2021
38. How Your Fertility & Reproductive Health Signal Your Later Health & Life Expectancy
Author of the groundbreaking book Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race (with Stacey Colino), Dr. Shanna H. Swan is one of the world’s leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists. Listen to Dr. Swan's empowering insights to optimize influences on your reproductive health (your 6th vital sign), fertility, assisted reproductive efforts, pregnancy outcomes, and overall health.
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37. Alchemy From Daily Rituals
06/15/2021
37. Alchemy From Daily Rituals
Diagnosed in her 20s with autoimmune diseases, Shiva Rose, author of the bestselling book Whole Beauty and creator of Shiva Rose Beauty, transformed her health and wellbeing by modifying her daily rituals. Listen to Shiva's inspiring story of resiliency, recovery, and thriving from a physician's death sentence.
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36. Glowing Skin from Kitchen Staples to Primally Pure
05/26/2021
36. Glowing Skin from Kitchen Staples to Primally Pure
Founder of Primally Pure, Bethany McDaniel is a farmer’s wife and mother of two young kids. In this podcast, Bethany shares the small detox tweaks that transformed her life. They led Bethany, in 2015, to launch her gorgeous brand, Primally Pure—a line of natural skincare and personal care products that are made with clean, certified organic, and consciously sourced ingredients. She shares many practical tips—like starting with your pantry ingredients as you begin your self-care detox.
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35. Feel Better With Age!
05/11/2021
35. Feel Better With Age!
At age 61, Elissa Goodman is a glowing reminder of how effectively mindful living can heal. Diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma at age 32, Elissa was later diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and Celiac disease. Eleven years after her cancer diagnosis, her husband Marc was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and passed away 18 months later at age 45. At age 61, Elissa feels better than ever, even better than she did in her 20s! Hear simple ways through which Elissa transformed her life.
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34. "Sick of Being Sick"
03/14/2021
34. "Sick of Being Sick"
Functional health coach for women’s health & fertility, Nita Ewald was often sick. It wasn't until she was about 29-years-old—and with a master's in chemistry—that she started to detox her purchases as she learned about the ingredients in her personal care products, cleaning products, pots and pans, etc. Eventually, she became less sick. Healthier than ever, Nita was surprised when she & her husband were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. Hear how Nita became pregnant naturally and feeds her kids
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33. Infrared Saunas: Optimize the Benefits
01/26/2021
33. Infrared Saunas: Optimize the Benefits
Regular Sunlighten infrared sauna use is reported to support detoxification, immunity, pain relief, weight loss, anti-aging, relaxation, wound healing, blood pressure, circulation, muscle recovery, and autoimmune issues. But are all infrared saunas the same? Are there risks consumers should know? Sophia explores these questions with Connie Zak, co-owner of Sunlighten.
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32. Healing & Thriving Lessons from Cancer to Optimize Your Life Quality
12/29/2020
32. Healing & Thriving Lessons from Cancer to Optimize Your Life Quality
"...she had [terminal lung cancer] that was supposed to take her out in six months... she ended up living for 3.5 years—looking amazing, glowing. And she found such fulfillment in this research and health and knowledge. And she ended up helping so many people and enlightening so many people..." —Ariana Ost Martz, founder of the design atelier, Ariana Ost
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31. Effortlessly Enjoy Curated Natural Wines That Are Biodynamic, Organic, Lab-tested for Purity
12/15/2020
31. Effortlessly Enjoy Curated Natural Wines That Are Biodynamic, Organic, Lab-tested for Purity
With 76 FDA-approved additives that US wine-makers can use, Dry Farm Wines curates (and delivers) artisanal wines that have been laboratory tested for purity. The largest Natural Wine merchant in the world, Dry Farm Wines ensures that you receive wines that are lower in sugar, sulfites, and alcohol. They're also friendly to low carb, Paleo, ketogenic, and low sugar diets. Founder, Todd White, simplifies conventional, natural, and biodynamic wines.
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30. Master Organic Mattresses & Sustainable Interior Design for an Eco-friendly Home
12/08/2020
30. Master Organic Mattresses & Sustainable Interior Design for an Eco-friendly Home
Barry Cik, Founder & CEO of Naturepedic, an industry-leading organic mattress manufacturer, provides a deep dive into mattress components. What you'll learn will empower you to become a savvier consumer to enjoy not just the cleanest mattress for your budget, but also healthier sofas, chairs, carpets, rugs, high chairs, toys, and much more.
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29. "If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer."
11/19/2020
29. "If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer."
As Reina Honts approached her 50th birthday in 2018, she had a strong instinct that she should get her lungs tested. Since Reina had no symptoms and was a non-smoker, it was surprising that a tumor in her lung was found. After undergoing a lobectomy, Reina is now cancer-free. Reina, who joined the Lung Cancer Research Foundation as a Board Member, believes that early detection was invaluable for her lung diagnosis and wants more people to know that "If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer."
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28. Detox EMFs With Your Family At Home & School
11/13/2020
28. Detox EMFs With Your Family At Home & School
Executive Director of the scientific think-tank Environmental Health Trust, Theodora Scarato is uniquely informed about the health risks from our EMF exposures. So how does she apply her expertise into real life: with her kids, at home, and in her community? Listen to this relatable conversation to help encourage you to keep detoxing EMFs with your family at home, school, and in your community.
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27. Money's Energetic Power
10/19/2020
27. Money's Energetic Power
Beloved healer Deborah Hanekamp is founder of Space by Mama Medicine and author of Ritual Baths: Be Your Own Healer. Deborah has fascinating wisdom to share on the most essential ways to consider energy, love, self-care, and connection.
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26. Heal Burnout, Anxiety, and Stress
10/14/2020
26. Heal Burnout, Anxiety, and Stress
Kelsey Patel is one of Hollywood’s leading wellness and reiki experts. She is not only a sought after spiritual empowerment coach, yoga teacher, reiki healer, and meditation teacher, but also a multi-faceted entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. Kelsey's newly published book Burning Bright: Rituals, Reiki, and Self-Care to Heal Burnout, Anxiety, and Stress is especially apropos--during this time of great uncertainty.
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25. Heal Your EMF With Energy Medicine
10/02/2020
25. Heal Your EMF With Energy Medicine
Author of Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, Jill Blakeway has been treating patients for more than 25 years with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In this episode, hear about the groundbreaking field of energy medicine and what Jill learned from top healers, researchers, and practitioners—including from Stanford and Princeton professors' research on the physics behind energy medicine and healing.
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24. Protect Your Brain and Body from 5G and Other EMFs
06/08/2020
24. Protect Your Brain and Body from 5G and Other EMFs
Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr. Devra Davis has been protecting us from cigarette smoke, asbestos, lead, and now cell phone radiation. Her nonprofit, Environmental Health Trust, is challenging the FCC to update its wireless radiation standards, which were set in 1996. Author of award-winning books, including Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, Davis shares what the science has discovered about the health risks from the wireless radiation from our everyday devices, and tips to promote healing.
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23. Grounding Yourself with Meditation
05/05/2020
23. Grounding Yourself with Meditation
Tal Rabinowitz, founder of Den Meditation, helps ease our way into finding a meditation style that can help us get grounded, centered, and soothed. Hear about different ways you can start. There are so many! But, they all share the goal of helping us learn about—and love—ourselves more fully. Don't waste one more day from discovering the depths and diversity within you.
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22. Vision therapy with Dr. Marc Grossman, leading holistic optometrist
04/24/2020
22. Vision therapy with Dr. Marc Grossman, leading holistic optometrist
Dr. Marc Grossman, a leading holistic optometrist and international bestselling author, inspires us with how we can improve our eye health through an integrative approach. Topics discussed include Dr. Grossman's experience of going from legally blind in 3rd grade to rarely needing glasses now at age 64. With great success, he's helped patients for 40 years--integrating acupuncture, yoga, diet, TCM, modifying habits, and more practical tweaks.
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21. CORONAVIRUS: Optimize your immune response to covid-19
04/24/2020
21. CORONAVIRUS: Optimize your immune response to covid-19
World renowned public health physician, Dr. David O. Carpenter enlightens us on how to optimize our immune response to the novel coronavirus with four key strategies.
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20. Indoor Air Quality: Q&A from Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast Listeners
03/04/2020
20. Indoor Air Quality: Q&A from Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast Listeners
As a follow up to episode 19, Vinny Lobdell, Jr--a pioneering indoor air quality and air filtration expert--answers questions from listeners to our live podcast recording. Listen to his responses to questions about: devices people can use to assess their indoor air quality; relief people have experienced from using air purifiers; how air purifiers help with allergies, mold, bacteria, fungi, asthma; how Austin Air is; and more on HEPA filters.
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