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Eczema, chronic runny nose, constipation... Today's kids are plagued with chronic illnesses and often times, little attempt is made to look a bit deeper at what might be causing it. Dr. Sheila Kilbane is changing that for her patients and beyond. She joins me to discuss some of the most common chronic ailments popping up in children and how parents can get real answers and solutions.

In this episode:

• The chronic issues popping up the most
• Why do modern kids seem to be overwhelmed with inflammation and these other outward chronic issues? 
• The role of nutrition and diet
• Dairy and it's links to inflammation and/or symptoms 
• The ideal diet for a child starting to exhibit some of these chronic illnesses or to stay healthy
• What are some of the major contributors to eczema and what can parents do? 

And so much more!

Links:

Dr. Kilbane's practice
Her Book
Supplement Guide
Eczema Guide
Eczema Webinar
Dr. Kilbane's Course

Many of us enjoy starting the day with  coffee, but there's more to that cup of joe than you might think! Becca from organicallybecca.com joins me to talk about how to find the best quality and healthiest coffee. From how it's grown and processed to what to look for on the label, Becca covers it all!

In this episode:

• Health benefits of coffee 
• Issues with how coffee crops are grown
• Does processing matter? 
• How can we find better options?  
• Becca's tips for brewing a great cup of coffee
• Becca's favorite healthier coffee brands
• What about decaf? 

Plus so much more!

You can find Becca at organicallybecca.com and on Instagram @organicallybecca. Find a list of her top coffee picks here. Use code Molly to save 15% on her Brew It Like Becca E-book.

Becca is a blogger, wife, and dog mom living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Having seen firsthand the benefits of switching to a natural lifestyle herself, she's passionate about helping women make the switch to clean beauty products, organic skincare, and a holistic way of life (without the stress of being perfect about it!). In her spare time, Becca enjoys drinking coffee, hiking with her husband and pup, doing barre workouts, and traveling.

Ever wanted to work with a health coach or maybe you wondered what they do? Certified health coach, Natalie Cardozo, joins me to share what it's like to work with a health coach and she gives us some great tips on how to take care of our health day to day. 

In this episode:

• What working with a health coach is like 
• Key areas she looks at when she works with someone  
• Importance of hormone health
• How to keep hormones healthy day to day
• How to keep blood sugar balanced
• How to set yourself up for success with a good sleep schedule

Find Natalie on Instagram at @nataliee_michel and on her blog: https://precioustimeblog.com/. You can also receive the free 4 day hormone reset guide by signing up for her newsletter on her site.

This episode covers so much ground on underlying health issues and supporting our bodies! Expert guest, Paola Xhuli, joins me to discuss what detoxing means and other systems of our bodies that need support.

Paola is a Functional Nutritionist and Detox Specialist that specializes in stimulating the body’s natural self-healing and self-regulating mechanisms to tackle health issues and symptoms. Her main research focus areas are mitochondrial health, gut health, parasites, drainage & detox, and hormonal imbalances.

In this episode:

• Keys to gut health
• Ways to address gut issues
• What does it mean to detox?
• Who may benefit from a detox
• Common culprits we need to detox from: mold, toxins, parasites + more
• Why is the lymphatic system important and how do we support it?
• What role does our liver play?
• And SO much more!

Find Paola on Instagram at @paolaxhuli

Does your cleanser really matter? As the foundation of your skincare routine, it may matter more than you think! Holistic estheticians, Jess Arnaudin + Kimmy Martin of Ritual Skin Studio, join me to talk all about cleansing your skin.

In this episode:

• Creating a skincare ritual
• Protecting the skin barrier 
• How does your cleanser impact your skin?
• How do you find the right cleanser for you?
• Should you use different cleansers in the morning vs at night?
• Exfoliation

Jess and Kimmy share so many helpful tips in this episode! Be sure to follow them at @ritualskinstudio for more tips and if you're in Florida, be sure to check out Ritual Skin Studio.

Link to the book mentioned in this episode:
Clean by James Hamblin

Taking a closer look at one of my longtime favorite green beauty brands. HENNE founder, Laura Xiao, joins me to discuss what it's been like to found an organic beauty company and shares tips and practical advice for living a healthy, balanced life.

In this episode:

• The process of becoming certified organic
• Her inspiration for the products and the brand as a whole
• Beauty Tips
• Sleep
• Setting yourself up for success with healthier habits
• Why a balanced approach is usually best

You can find more about HENNE Organics and Laura on their website: henneorganics.com and on Instagram @henneorganics

Use code MAISONPUR for 15% off at henneorganics.com (1 time per email address)

In honor of Pollinator Week, I'm chatting with native plant and pollinator expert, Elizzabeth Kaufman, from Pollinator Partnership. She's sharing all the cool facts on bees, along with what we can do to ensure they thrive, even as more of their habitat is taken away.

In this episode:

• What are native pollinators?
• Why are they important?
• How can they impact our own gardens?
• Easy tips to create a bee-friendly yard or even balcony space
• Ways to keep them safe
• And lots of bee facts!

Links:
Garden Cards
Kid's Activities
Pollinator Partnership

Huge thanks to our sponsor, Earth's Ally! Earth's Ally has an entire line of bee safe lawn and garden products. Check them out at earthsally.com.

Technology rules our lives more and more everyday, but most of us don't stop the scroll to wonder how it can affect our wellness. Today, August Brice of Tech Wellness is here to show us how to set ourselves up to thrive with tech! 

We cover a lot of ground in this episode from privacy concerns, to kids & screens, and even clear the air on EMF. **My mic had a major issue during recording which wasn't caught until after. I've had some audio engineers clean up my audio and hopefully this fascinating conversation can still be a wonderful resource for you.

In this episode:

• What is EMF & is it really a concern?
• Is anti-EMF gear legit?
• Privacy concerns
• Hidden ways businesses or even creepers can track you
• Kids + technology
• What studies show about kid's screen time, early social media use, & more
• Setting boundaries
• Teaching kids how to protect their privacy now and for their future selves
• Catfishing

August’s passion is finding solutions for mindful living in our digital world.  Her online platform, TechWellness.com is the only comprehensive online source that addresses all the challenges of our modern digital world - from EMF Radiation and effects of blue light, to Cyber security and mental wellbeing with tech. On top of her on-going research, August has built an Advisory Team consisting of world-renown experts in each area, who consult with Tech Wellness and review all major content on the site. 

Ever feel overwhelmed trying to find the best non-toxic paint? Or maybe you want to remodel using non-toxic materials but you're not even sure where to start? Andrew Pace, the Healthy Home Concierge, is here to help! 

Whether you're building an entire house or just doing a bedroom refresh, Andrew is sharing the ins and outs of finding healthier home products and which areas are worth focusing on. 

In this episode:

• Which areas of our homes should we prioritize non-toxic materials
• Why green/eco-friendly isn't the same as non-toxic
• green-washing within building/home products
• How to find better products at big box stores
• How to find contractors willing to work with non-toxic products
• Much more!

Andrew Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors to find healthy and green products. Andrew is also the host of the weekly Non Toxic Environments Podcast. 

Brand founder, Suzanne LeRoux, gives us a behind the scenes look at One Love Organics. We discuss everything from how products are developed to their high tech ECOCERT lab, built right on their property.

In this episode:

• what sets natural beauty brands apart from conventional
• how One Love Organics got started
• why a hands on approach makes a big difference
• what is ECOCERT and what was the process to obtain this certification

Find One Love Organics products at https://oneloveorganics.com/ and find them on instagram at @oneloveorganics