This week on Balanced and Boujee, we’re spilling the toxictea—literally.

Brooke sits down with health and wellness coach, Lauren Gilchrist, to chat all things toxin-free living. From sneaky chemicals hiding in everyday products to why your dog might need a cleaner shampoo too, Lauren breaks it all down in a way that’s approachable and empowering.We talk about how to spot when brands are just greenwashing, share resources that make your toxin-free product research quicker and easier, and explain why going toxin-free doesn’t mean you have to toss your entire bathroom cabinet overnight. It’s about simple swaps, building awareness, and making better choices when you can.✨ Episode Highlights:

- Toxic-free living is more important (and more doable) than you might think- Your products might be packing more than just fragrance...- The EU bans way more ingredients than the U.S. in food, cosmetics, and everyday products- Greenwashing 101: what it is and how not to fall for it- Helpful tools to protect yourself (and your fur babies!) from harmful ingredients- The power of starting small and staying curious about how your body reacts to the products you useLinks to resources mentioned: Get in touch with Lauren: ⁠https://www.wellandfreecoaching.com/⁠EWG website & Skin Deep Database: ⁠https://www.ewg.org/⁠ Yuka: ⁠https://yuka.io/en/⁠ CosDNA: ⁠https://cosdna.com/⁠