Is your makeup messing with your hormones? Could your cleaning products be impacting your fertility? And how do we make informed choices without spiraling into fear or perfectionism? 

In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine invites us to ask bold questions about the everyday products we use—and the hidden chemicals within them.

Joining her is activist and author Lindsay Dahl, who’s spent her career fighting for consumer safety and pulling back the curtain on toxic chemicals. They talk about the science behind endocrine disruptors, the power of personal storytelling in policy change, and the importance of asking “what’s really in this?”—even when the label says “natural.” Lindsay’s new book: Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid Our Homes of Toxic Chemicals is full of real life examples, engaging stories, and many resources on safety and advocacy. 

Listeners will walk away with practical tips for reducing chemical exposure, a deeper understanding of how U.S. regulations compare globally, and an empowering reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to make a difference. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• [1:07] Storytelling as advocacy: Meet Lindsay Dahl
• [5:30] Understanding harmful chemicals for reproductive health
• [8:39] 4 Practical tips to reduce chemical exposure
• [21:03] Legislative wins
• [30:56] Navigating product labels, including greenwashing
• [34:19] Social media’s role in health discourse
• [42:23] Comparing chemical regulations for US and EU
• [44:57] Resources for advocacy and consumer safety

Resources mentioned: 

EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database Environmental Working Group www.ewg.org › skindeep

madesafe.org

toxicfreefuture.org

saferstates.org

 

lindsaydahl.com

https://lindsaydahl.substack.com

@lindsay_dahl on Instagram

@lindsay-dahl on LinkedIn

Cleaning House: The Fight to Rid our Homes of Toxic Chemicals by Lindsay Dahl

 

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