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Most women have never thought twice about what their period products are actually made of. Susan and Reshmi did, and built an entire business around changing that.
In this episode, I sit down with Susan and Reshmi, co-founders of OVO and 149tech, to discuss innovative approaches in women's health, focusing on clean, sustainable menstrual products and the importance of values-driven business practices. From founding 149 Technologies to launching OVO, they share what it took to build the infrastructure, sourcing relationships, and certifications behind a genuinely different period care product, and the hidden costs associated with certifications and challenges most consumers never see.
In this conversation, we cover:
↳ Susan and Reshmi's backgrounds and the journey to founding 149 Technologies
↳ Building the infrastructure behind women's health innovation
↳ The business model behind OVO and why period care needed a new approach
↳ The real challenges of sourcing, manufacturing, and navigating industry certifications
↳ The hidden costs behind compliance and what "certified" actually requires
↳ Why transparency and education are at the center of lasting cultural change in women's health
Getting to know the people and values behind the brands we bring into our homes changes everything. It's what turns a purchase into an intentional choice — and a label into something you can actually trust.
And if you want to go deeper, check out The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass, where Susan and Reshmi break down the hormone-disrupting chemicals hiding in conventional period care products, how to spot "clean" claims that still rely on these materials, and exactly what to look for instead. Their segment is one of 8 awareness-driven conversations with founders covering some of the highest-impact sources of microplastic exposure hiding in plain sight in your home, and it's completely free, on-demand, and available the moment you sign up.
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If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's own natural detox pathways. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.
This is exactly why I'm here: to help you find the everyday products in your home that may be quietly impacting your health, and to introduce you to the brands and founders I personally trust with my own family.
This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you, I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which in turn supports small businesses like OVO. Win, win, win!
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The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.
You're paying top dollar for clothing that may be costing your health too — and most of us never thought to ask what our clothes are actually made of until now.
Most conventional clothing, including the premium brands charging top dollar for it, is made from cheap synthetic petroleum-based plastic materials that shed microplastic particles onto your skin and into the air around you every single time you wear them, wash them, or simply move through your day. With infertility rates rising globally, researchers are increasingly pointing to daily microplastic and endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure as a contributing factor, and what we wear every single day is one of the most direct and continuous sources of that exposure. Pajamas included.
In this episode, I sit down with Meli, co-founder of Arms of Andes and Eco Aya — two plastic-free clothing brands built entirely without synthetic materials, rooted in a deep reverence for the earth and the people who live on it. Meli's story starts in Peru, shaped by a childhood rich in cultural values around nature and sustainability, and leads to two brands that prove clothing can perform beautifully without a single synthetic fiber.
In this conversation, we cover:
Meli's childhood and the cultural values that shaped everything she builds
Growing up in Peru and a deep-rooted reverence for the earth and its resources
What your clothing is actually made of, from production to your body
The personal health motivation: microplastic exposure, hormone disruption, and fertility
The journey of building two plastic-free clothing brands and the challenges behind it
Supply chain transparency and how to know if a brand is actually doing what it claims
How alpaca and pima cotton outperform synthetic materials in every way
Getting to know the people and values behind the brands we bring into our homes changes everything. It's what turns a purchase into an intentional choice — and a label into something you can actually trust.
And if you want to go deeper, check out The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass, free + on demand, where Meli breaks down the many names used for petroleum-based synthetic materials hiding in clothing labels, the multiple ways synthetic clothing exposes your body to microplastics while you wear it, and how to spot the tricky marketing claims that make synthetic clothing appear to be a cleaner choice.
Her segment is one of 8 awareness-driven conversations with founders covering some of the highest-impact sources of microplastic exposure hiding in plain sight in your home — and it's completely free, on-demand, and available the moment you sign up.
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If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's own natural detox pathways. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.
This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which in turn supports small businesses like Eco Aya and Arms of Andes. Win, win, win!
Follow along my holistic, low-tox, microplastic-free-ish journey: @livelightlybyjessica | @thelivelightlypodcast
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The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.
You've been sleeping in microplastics...did you know that most conventional bedding has quietly replaced natural fibers with synthetic polyester blends, and the brand on the label doesn't always tell you that? Kat Dey, co-founder of ettitude, has spent years doing things differently, and in this conversation she shares exactly why.
ettitude was built on a simple but uncompromising belief: that what surrounds your body for 8 hours every night should be held to the highest possible standard — from the way materials are sourced and processed to the way every product is made. No shortcuts. No greenwashing. No tricky ingredient names designed to obscure what's actually in your bedding.
In this conversation, we cover:
↳ Kat's journey to co-founding a brand that refuses to compromise on what goes into your home
↳ The values, ethics, and non-negotiables at the foundation of ettitude
↳ How conventional bedding quietly replaced natural fibers with synthetic materials most consumers never notice
↳ What full material transparency actually looks like in practice
↳ Why the standard ettitude set for themselves is one the entire industry should be held to
And if you want to go deeper — Kat has a full segment in the Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass where she breaks down the health connection, the hormone-disrupting chemicals hiding in conventional bedding, and exactly what to look for when choosing safer alternatives for your family.
It's completely free, on-demand, and available the moment you sign up.
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If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's own natural detox pathways. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.
This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which in turn supports small businesses like ettitude. Win, win, win!
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The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.
You've been using the same shampoo, body wash, and face wash your whole life, trusting that if it's on the shelf, it must be safe. But what if the products you've been lathering onto your skin every single day contain chemicals that may be quietly working against your hormone health? Meet the woman who looked closer — and built something better.
In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey McCoy, co-founder of Plaine Products, a woman-owned small business with a story that started not in a lab or a boardroom but on the beaches of the Bahamas.
What Lindsey witnessed there changed everything — and what followed was years of work, challenge, and determination to create something that didn't yet exist. A personal care line with only clean, responsibly sourced ingredients, packaged completely without plastic. Not because it was easy. Because it was right.
In this conversation, we cover:
↳ Lindsey's journey from the Bahamas to co-founding Plaine Products
↳ What she witnessed that changed everything
↳ The real challenges behind building a truly clean, plastic-free personal care line
↳ What it takes to source ingredients responsibly without compromising on quality
↳ The difference between doing things right and doing things for the bottom line
If you want to go deeper, check out The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass, where Lindsey gets into full detail, breaking down:
↳ The hormone-disrupting chemicals hiding in conventional personal care products
↳ How microplastic exposure shows up in your everyday shower and face care routine
↳ How to spot greenwashing and misleading "clean" and "natural" claims
↳ What to actually look for when choosing safer alternatives for your family
It's completely free, on demand, and available the moment you sign up.
Sign up for the free Masterclass today, where you'll also find out which household items to consider swapping out first and how to find safer, healthier alternatives for your home.
If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's natural detox pathways. I'd love to help you figure it out. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.
Follow along my holistic low-tox living journey: @livelightlybyjessica | @thelivelightlypodcast
This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which supports small businesses like Plain Products. Win, win, win!
If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's natural detox pathways. I'd love to help you figure it out. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.
Follow along my holistic low-tox living journey: @livelightlybyjessica | @thelivelightlypodcast
This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which supports small businesses like Plaine Products. Win, win, win!
Shop Plaine Products use code: LIVELIGHTLY
Check out @plaineproducts
Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.
You switched to reusable. You chose BPA-free. You thought you were done — but what if your baby bottle and reusable water bottles are still exposing your family to microplastics every single time they take a sip?
Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, and breast milk — and one of the most overlooked sources may be sitting on your kitchen counter right now.
In this episode, I sit down with Jen Moore, co-founder of Pura — the brand behind the world's first 100% plastic-free stainless steel water bottle and lunch containers — to talk about what's actually hiding inside most reusable bottles marketed as a healthy alternative to single-use plastic.
Jen shares her journey from frustrated mom to founder, the surprising challenges of building a truly plastic-free bottle from the inside out, and exactly what to look for — and what to avoid — when choosing bottles and containers for your family.
In this episode, we cover:
↳ What makes Pura different — and why it matters for your family's health
↳ Jen's journey from mom to co-founder of the first BPA FREE (and ALL other BP...plastic ingredients that can leach into microplastics) bottles
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If you've ever wondered whether your reusable water bottle is actually as safe as you think, join Jen inside: The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass FREE+On-Demand
Where Jen reveals:
↳ Why BPA-free doesn't mean microplastic-free
↳ The hidden plastic components most reusable bottles still contain
↳ How to read past misleading labels and greenwashed marketing
This episode contains an affiliate link. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust.
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Disclaimer:
The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for health-related concerns.
Feeling uncomfortable or unsure in your clothes during this midlife perimenopause menopause time is more common than we talk about—and it has nothing to do with your worth.
In this episode, we explore how to feel more confident in your clothes as a woman in midlife, especially as your body changes during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about why what once worked in your closet may no longer feel right and how confidence is less about size and more about understanding your body, honoring this season of life, and dressing with intention.
You’ll learn practical, compassionate strategies to help you feel comfortable and confident in your clothes, including how hormones affect body shape, why self-criticism shows up more loudly in midlife, and how small wardrobe shifts can make a big impact on self-esteem.
This episode is an empowering reminder that you don’t need to “fix” your body—you deserve clothes that fit you now. Feeling confident in your clothes can be a powerful act of self-care and an important part of midlife wellness.
✨ Perfect for women in midlife who want to feel confident, comfortable, and at home in their bodies again.
LINKS:
Connect with Jess & Michele:
Michele: lovingyourwellness.com
Instagram
Jess: livelightly.eco
Free Wellness & Home Detox Guide
Instagram
YouTube
takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Welcome
00:03
Navigating Wardrobe Changes in Midlife
09:50
Finding Fabrics and Colors That Feel Good
18:54
Building a Sustainable and Confident Wardrobe
Do you find yourself craving sweets more than ever in this midlife perimenopause menopause transition? You’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone!
In this episode, we explore sweet cravings in women during midlife and how they’re deeply connected to hormonal changes, perimenopause, menopause, blood sugar balance, stress, and emotional well-being. We break down why sugar cravings often intensify during this stage of life and what your body may really be asking for.
This episode offers compassionate insight, practical tools, and reassurance for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, helping you better understand your body and support your health from the inside out.
✨ Perfect for women in midlife who want to reduce sugar cravings, support hormone health, and feel empowered in their wellness journey.
LINKS:
Connect with Jess & Michele:
Michele: lovingyourwellness.com
Instagram
Jess: livelightly.eco
Free Wellness & Home Detox Guide
Instagram
YouTube
LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW:
Gaia PRO Digestive Bitters
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Sugar Cravings
02:40
Bitters and Taste Bud Transformation
05:34
Personal Hacks for Managing a Sweet Tooth
08:20
The Emotional Impact of Sugar Consumption
10:06
Conclusion and Future Experimentation
Before we say goodbye, just a quick disclaimer.
The content shared on this podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. We are health coaches, not medical professionals, and the information shared here should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for professional medical care.
Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, supplements, or wellness practices, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or are taking medications. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you heard on this podcast.
By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health decisions and outcomes.
In this episode, Jess & Michele share their honest and deeply personal journeys through perimenopause and menopause, opening up about early symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, emotional overwhelm, and feeling alone during this major life transition.
Together, we explore the powerful role of dietary changes, the realities of navigating hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and why advocating for yourself within the healthcare system is essential. Jess & Michele discuss how understanding your body, finding the right provider, and embracing ongoing support can make all the difference in managing symptoms and reclaiming confidence in midlife.
This conversation is a warm reminder that you are not alone, that the perimenopause and menopause transition is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and that with the right tools, support, and self-compassion, it’s possible to feel strong, informed, and empowered during this season of life.
This episode is for women in midlife who want to feel supported, educated, and hopeful about their health and wellness journey.
LINKS:
Connect with Jess & Michele:
Michele: lovingyourwellness.com
Instagram
Jess: livelightly.eco
Free Wellness & Home Detox Guide
Instagram
YouTube
We talk openly about:
Early menopause symptoms and feeling “too young”
How nutrition and dietary changes impact hormones
Separating nutrition myths from science
The emotional and mental health side of midlife transitions
Finding supportive healthcare providers
Why HRT requires ongoing monitoring and personal advocacy
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Perimenopause and Menopause
02:57
Personal Experiences with Symptoms
05:27
Dietary Changes and Their Impact
08:34
Navigating Nutrition Myths
11:33
Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
14:11
Emotional and Mental Health During Transition
17:22
Finding Support and Community
20:03
The Journey to HRT and Its Benefits
25:08
The Importance of Self-Presentation
30:57
Navigating Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
38:12
The Role of Healthcare Providers in Hormonal Health
43:54
Personal Experiences with Hormonal Changes and HRT
Before we say goodbye, just a quick disclaimer.
The content shared on this podcast is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. We are health coaches, not medical professionals, and the information shared here should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for professional medical care.
Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, lifestyle, supplements, or wellness practices, especially if you have a medical condition, are pregnant or nursing, or are taking medications. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you heard on this podcast.
By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own health decisions and outcomes.
You’ve been told to read every food label, but what if that’s not actually helping? In this episode of Her Health Code, hosts Jess & Michele get real about the confusion and pressure moms face when trying to eat healthy. Between misleading food labels, endless ingredient lists, and the daily rush to feed your family well, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated before you even get to the checkout line.
As certified holistic health coaches (and busy moms themselves), Jess & Michele share a refreshing perspective: you don’t need to memorize every ingredient to make good choices. They reveal a simpler, stress-free way to eat clean without obsessing over labels or spending hours in the kitchen.
You’ll walk away inspired with practical ideas for easy breakfasts, healthy, sweet homemade snacks, and real-life meals your whole family will love - along with mindset shifts that help you enjoy food again. This conversation will change how you look at nutrition, helping you create a healthier, happier kitchen (and life) with ease.
Tune in to learn how small, sustainable changes can transform your family’s health.
You don’t have to memorize every food label to eat well.
Healthy meals and snacks can be simple, fun, and family-friendly.
Whole, unprocessed foods fuel energy, balance, and well-being.
The 80/20 rule keeps nutrition flexible and guilt-free.
Creativity in the kitchen makes healthy eating sustainable.
Stress-free cooking creates space for true wellness.
LINKS:
Connect with Jess & Michele:
Michele: lovingyourwellness.com
Instagram
Jess: livelightly.eco
Free Wellness & Home Detox Guide
Instagram
YouTube
Chocolate Bark recipe:
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
Melt 3-4 bars of dark chocolate (I like the organic dark chocolate @ Trader Joe’s in the red package) in the microwave, and pour onto parchment paper
Sprinkle your favorite chopped nuts,seeds, and dried fruit on top of the chocolate.
Using a spatula, press the nuts, seeds, and dried fruit down a bit
Sprinkle with sea salt
Place baking sheet into the freezer to set for at least an hour
Take out of freezer, break into chunks, and store into a glass container in the fridge
It is good for at least two weeks in the fridge, but it is usually eaten in one
Granola "cereal"
3 cups sprouted oats
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sprouted pumpkin seeds
3/4 cup hemp seeds
any other seeds and nuts(optional)
3 TBS ceylon cinnamon
sea salt
sauce
equal parts melted coconut oil and maple syrup( i use 1/2 cup each)
vanilla
mix these together until they bind together in a slurry
pour sauce over dry mix and mix together until everything is coated
dump onto parchment lined baking sheet, spread out evemly, and press down firmly
bake at 400 degrees for about 10-14 minutes
check at 10 min
take out when it’s lightly golden
don’t touch until fully cooled (about 45 min.), so u get lots of chunks
enjoy😊
Episode Highlights:
You don’t have to memorize every food label to eat well.
Healthy meals and snacks can be simple, fun, and family-friendly.
Whole, unprocessed foods fuel energy, balance, and well-being.
The 80/20 rule keeps nutrition flexible and guilt-free.
Creativity in the kitchen makes healthy eating sustainable.
Stress-free cooking creates space for true wellness.
KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 – Welcome to Her Health Code
00:42 – Why healthy eating feels so overwhelming
02:30 – The problem with obsessing over food labels
05:10 – What really matters when choosing foods
08:45 – Simple swaps that make healthy eating easier
12:20 – How to get your family on board
15:00 – The 80/20 mindset for balanced nutrition
17:45 – Why perfection isn’t the goal
19:10 – Simple breakfast ideas for busy mornings
22:00 – Creating a stress-free relationship with food
24:00 – Final thoughts + encouragement for moms
What happens when microplastics become part of the air we breathe every day? From the air in our homes to the air outside, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid, and may be impacting our lungs, hormones, and long-term health in ways we’re only beginning to understand. But what does breathing in plastic particles mean for our health—and why are experts calling this a growing human health crisis?
In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I sit down with Aidan Charron from the Earth Day Organization to unpack one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time: plastic pollution, specifically how microplastics are in the air we are breathing every day, and the fight for global accountability.
Aidan shares how plastic pollution impacts human health, air quality, environmental justice, and low-income communities, while also exposing the hidden economic and health costs tied to plastic production and disposal. We discuss why plastic pollution is far more than a waste issue—and why it should be viewed as a growing public health emergency connected to toxic chemical exposure and microplastics.
This conversation also explores the power of consumer awareness, community advocacy, and sustainable living choices in creating meaningful systemic change. You’ll walk away with practical tips to reduce plastic use in your everyday life while feeling more informed, empowered, and hopeful about the future.
If you care about low-tox living, microplastics, environmental health, sustainability, healthier homes, and protecting future generations, this episode is a must-listen.
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