The OrganiMama Podcast

The OrganiMama Podcast

By Kristen van GilseHealth & Fitness
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The OrganiMama Podcast episodes

  • Toxic Mold Exposure with PJ Harlow

    In this episode, I got to chat with PJ Harlow from PJ Harlow Wellness all about toxic mold exposure. As a holistic mold consultant and the expert who helped us in our mold journey, she has so much knowledge on the best ways to deal with mold in your home and guided us through a very tough time! If you are at all curious about mold and  how to deal with it, this episode is a great place to start.


    In this episode, PJ and I chat about:

    • Her personal experience with toxic mold exposure
    • How she got started and what she did to learn about mold to help others
    • What mold exposure looks or feels like in your home 
    • First steps to take if you think that you may have mold in your home
    • Resources on how to identify and deal with mold in a safe way

    Check out PJ’s website for all the information you need on dealing with mold in your home. 


    Connect with PJ on Instagram.


    Find more resources from PJ here including her favorite products for your home and guides for finding a healthy home. We are using the HomeCheck Guide as we look for a new mold-free home - it is truly the resource that every homeowner or potential home owner needs!


    Shop Crunchi and use code ADVOCATE15 for 15% off your first order over $50.


    Snag a copy of any of the OrganiMama guides 20% off with code PODCAST. 


    Check out my website with more resources for toxin free living and weekly blog posts for more learning! 


    Follow along on instagram @the.organimama and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive content and lots of fun!

    1 hr 14 min
  • Toxins in Your Pharmaceuticals with Just the Inserts

    In this episode, I got to chat with Alexandra from Just the Inserts and dive into the details of what is really in the pharmaceuticals available to us, whether that is over-the-counter medication, prescriptions, vaccines, birth control, and more. 


    In this episode, Alexandra and I chat about:

    • How she got started with Just the Inserts
    • What is an insert?
    • Why you should read an insert before accepting a medical product
    • The concerns about birth control
    • Vaccines and possible adverse reactions 

    Find Just the Inserts on socials: IG + X


    Check out the amazing resources on her website. 


    Get equipped with the how to read an insert training course


    Check out Well Considered, the book that will help you make informed medical decisions for you and your family.


    For help finding a provider near you that provides informed consent: informed consent doctor database


    Shop Crunchi and use code ADVOCATE15 for 15% off your first order over $50.


    Snag a copy of any of the OrganiMama guides 20% off with code PODCAST. 


    Check out my website with more resources for toxin free living and weekly blog posts for more learning! 


    Follow along on instagram @the.organimama and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive content and lots of fun!

    1 hr 5 min
  • Toxins in Your Beauty Products with Melanie Petschke

    In this episode, I got to chat with Melanie (one of the co-founders of Crunchi) all about my favorite makeup/skincare brand and the ins and outs of making products that are both safe to use and perform at the highest level.


    In this episode, Melanie and I chat about:

    • How she and Kelly started a clean makeup brand 
    • The downfalls of some of the ingredients used in the beauty industry
    • Greenwashing in the beauty industry
    • Crunchi’s extremely high standards on performance, quality, and safe ingredients 
    • Product Certification for beauty products 


    Shop Crunchi and use code ADVOCATE15 for 15% off your first order over $50.


    Melanie’s favorites for skincare are the I AM Polished® Facial Exfoliator and Goldenlight® Multi-Peptide Facial Serum. Her makeup favorites are the Beautifully Flawless Foundation and Sunlight® Tinted SPF 30!


    Connect with Melanie on Instagram.


    Subscribe to Wild Pastures for the best organic meat for the best price. Use my link and save 20% for life plus $15 off your first box. 


    Snag a copy of any of the OrganiMama guides - 20% off with code PODCAST. 


    Check out my website with more resources for toxin free living and weekly blog posts for more learning! 


    Follow along on instagram @the.organimama and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive content and lots of fun!

    1 hr
  • Toxins in Your Cleaning Products with Allison Evans

    In my first interview of the season, Allison (co-founder of Branch Basics) and I are tackling how to clean up your cleaning products for a safer home. She shares so much knowledge from running her cleaning products company Branch Basics. Fun fact: Branch Basics was my first toxin free swap!


    In this episode, Allison and I chat about:

    • How her Aunt Marilee influenced her to become toxin free 
    • Starting a company right out of college
    • What ingredients and products to avoid in your cleaning products 
    • How she travels toxin free (and her best hack for staying at an air b&b!)


    Shop Branch Basics and use code THE.ORGANIMAMA for 15% off!


    Follow along on Instagram for more from our friends at Branch Basics.


    Learn more about clean living on the Branch Basics blog.


    A great resource on any product or ingredient: EWG Skin Deep 

    • Try out the Build your own report resource we mentioned!


    Shop Crunchi and use code ADVOCATE15 for 15% off your first order over $50.


    Snag a copy of any of the OrganiMama guides 20% off with code PODCAST. 


    Check out my website with more resources for toxin free living and weekly blog posts for more learning! 


    Follow along on instagram @the.organimama and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive content and lots of fun!

    51 min
  • My Crunchy Origin Story

    Join me in my no-holds-barred story of how I got to where I am today in my toxin free journey! 


    In this episode I talk about: 

    • My diagnosis of a chronic illness that started on my honeymoon
    • Our journey of finding mold in our first home  
    • How we started swapping toxin free items - and how you can too
    • How we healed my health through toxin free living 
    • Answers to listener questions


    My recommended starting point: download my free guide the Healing Blueprint for some easy tips to jumpstart your holistic living journey.


    Snag a copy of any of the OrganiMama guides 20% off with code PODCAST. 


    Check out my website with more resources for toxin free living and weekly blog posts for more learning.


    Follow along on instagram @the.organimama and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive content and lots of fun! 

    1 hr 3 min
  • Welcome to the OrganiMama Podcast!

    Subscribe to the OrganiMama Podcast now to get updates on each new episode!

    Follow me @the.organimama for more toxin-free living content and @theorganimamapodcast for exclusive podcast content!

    Check out the OrganiMama Blog for more resources.

    For all the OrganiMama's holistic living resources, check out my Stan Store for my in-depth guides on toxin-free living and other favorite links!

    4 min

About The OrganiMama Podcast

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The OrganiMama Podcast is a dive into all things holistic health & toxin free - WITHOUT living in fear. Join Kristen, The OrganiMama, as she explores topics ranging from beauty products to…

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