By Wendy Kathryn
Welcome to the Toxin Free(ish) podcast, hosted by Wendy, an environmental toxins lawyer turned speaker, advocate and clean living coach. Consider this your go-to podcast for bite-sized, binge-worth
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Looking for the perfect gift for the wellness enthusiast in your life? Or maybe you're like me - a minimalist who waits all year to invest in high-quality, toxin-free essentials during Black Friday? Either way, I've got you covered with eight thoughtfully curated gift ideas that actually support health and wellness (no greenwashed products here!).
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As a former environmental lawyer turned clean living coach, I've spent years testing and researching the safest, most effective products out there. From game-changing red light therapy devices to truly PFAS-free cookware (yes, even air fryers!), I'm sharing my top picks that make meaningful gifts while helping reduce toxic exposure.
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Plus, I'm sharing which products I personally use daily and why they've become non-negotiables in my clean living journey.
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Why are food companies keeping dangerous dyes in American products while offering healthier options in other countries?
Ever wonder why Fruit Loops look different in Canada than they do in the US? Here's the disturbing truth: major food companies are deliberately using harmful artificial dyes in American children's cereals while selling safer versions in other countries. Let's break down exactly why this matters for your family's health.
In this episode, I'm diving into the explosive "Cancel Kellogg's" campaign and the scientific evidence that food companies don't want you to see. We're talking about petroleum-derived food dyes that have been linked to ADHD, behavioral issues, and learning problems in children - dyes that haven't been properly reviewed by the FDA in over 40 YEARS.
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Whether you're a parent, educator, or just someone who cares about food safety, this episode will arm you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your loved ones. Plus, I'm sharing exactly how to make your voice heard in this fight for safer food.
Because here's the truth: pissed-off moms are how we change this. And I'm going to show you exactly how to channel that anger into action.
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Ever Had Someone Stick Their Fingers In Your Mouth... For Beauty? (Trust Me, You'll Want to Hear This!)
You guys, I am SO excited to share this conversation with you! Today I'm sitting down with my friend Irina, the incredible founder of WithSimplicity Beauty, and she completely changed my life with something called a buccal massage. It was AMAZING for my jaw clenching issues!
Irina isn't just a clean beauty founder - she's also a licensed esthetician, owns a holistic aesthetic school in Harrisonburg, VA, and runs a holistic spa. I recently had the privilege of getting one of her amazing facials, and I've been dying to share this conversation with you ever since.
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Irina is truly one of my favorite clean beauty founders, and by the end of this interview, you'll understand why. Whether you're a clean beauty newbie or a seasoned pro, you're going to love her down-to-earth approach and wealth of knowledge about holistic skincare.
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If you've ever questioned the safety of fluoride in drinking water, this episode is for you. The recent court ruling against the EPA on fluoride regulation is a game-changer, and we're breaking it down in simple terms.
Today, I'm diving into the complicated issue of fluoride and making it accessible for everyone. From a brief history of fluoride use to the timeline of events leading to the EPA's court loss, we're covering it all.
You'll learn why this chemical has been controversial for decades and how recent scientific evidence is changing the conversation.
And let me tell you, this court case is monumental. It not only challenges long-held beliefs about fluoride safety but also opens the door for regulating other toxins in the future. I'll explain why this legal precedent is so exciting for those of us fighting for cleaner, safer environments.
Check out my recommended fluoride-free toothpaste and water filtration systems on my Toxin Free Shopping Guide.
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Whether you're a long-time fluoride skeptic or just starting to question its safety, this episode will give you the information you need to make informed decisions for your family's health.
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If you or someone you love is navigating chronic health issues, this episode is for you. Unfortunately, that probably means it's for all of you. Chronic health issues like autoimmune disorders, infertility, and more are normalized in this country. But that doesn't mean they're normal.
Today, I'm joined by Kelly Ryerson, the Glyphosate Girl, to learn all about Glyphosate. From simple questions like "what IS Glyphosate?" to more complicated ones like "what is the solution when big corporate companies are trying to shield themselves from being held liable for our health issues that connect to these toxins?" - we're covering it all.
And let me tell you, Kelly was the perfect person to have this conversation with. After experiencing health issues that Western doctors were chalking up to nothing, she cut out Gluten as a last ditch effort. And guess what? Things quickly shifted in her favor. She was feeling better but now, she was wondering why.
And the special thing about Kelly is that she made it her personal mission to find out what's really going on with Gluten. She attended conferences filled with doctors and bravely asked questions no one else was. And when an important figure in the history of Glyphosate's rise was brought to trial, she sat it on the whole thing and blogged her experience.
If you head over to gyphosatefacts.com, you can see all of the facts that we discuss in this episode laid out for you.
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The first thing I tell people to do when they embark of their holistic living journey is to ditch fragrances. It’s the first but also often the hardest step to embrace. Fragrances are deeply rooted in our memories of what grandma was cooking as a child and fresh sheets on a Sunday morning.
That’s why going natural and fragrance-free can be such a difficult step to take. But today, i’m going to tell you WHY you should try to eliminate fragrances from your household. Companies have been manipulating what you buy to trigger these happy memories but they haven’t taken your health into account.
We’'ll get into the specifics of what exactly is in these fragrances that makes them such a problem for your health and its direct relation to infertility, hormone disorders, miscarriage rates, and more. But I won’t just leave you anxious about the pervasive use of fragrances in our products.
Luckily, we’ve got so many options to choose in order to avoid these toxins now and I’ll dive in to what you'll find in my home and where you can shop for them.
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Register for Shelley's FREE Wellness Kitchen Masterclass: A step-by-step guide to create a healthy kitchen, happening October 7-9.
What happens when a life-altering event forces you to re-evaluate everything you thought you knew about nutrition and cooking? Shelley Loving faced this exact challenge when her husband suffered a heart attack at just 41 years old.
Before this, Shelley's relationship with food mirrored that of your average American in many ways. They weren't just eating junk all the time, but they also weren't putting much thought into nutrition at all. But once it became clear that nutrition might actually be a matter of life and death for her family, she did a deep dive into all things nutrition.
What she found in her original search was a lot of conflicting, frustrating information. But she didn't give up! She actually took this so seriously and played such a pivotal role in her husband's recovery that his doctors were asking how he did it. Turns out, he had completely reversed the damage done from sleep apnea, stress, and poor diet.
Now, Shelley has made it her mission to simplify nutrition and make healthy cooking accessible and straightforward. We're talking everything from how to meal prep without causing a huge headache to what kind of oil you should be using from one dish to the next.
Join us as we uncover how Shelley transformed from a conventional home cook into a culinary nutrition expert, armed with the knowledge to fight chronic inflammation and advocate for healthier living.
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Early puberty is not just a psychological bump in the road. Yes, it can be a really isolating event for a child, but it also poses real health risks. We're seeing an increased risk of cancer and cardiovascular issues amongst kids that go through puberty early.
So what's causing this in the first place and what can we do to protect our children? Well, scientists think they've found one chemical constituent that actually triggers a girl's body into going into early puberty. The ingredient in question? Musk Ambrette.
So today, we're going to talk all about Musk Ambrette - what it is, where it's found, and how you can spot this ingredient in your products. This episode highlights another reason why I'm so adamant about avoiding synthetic fragrance. If you haven't listened to episode 2 (how synthetic fragrances have hijacked our hormones) or episode 58 (on botanical alternatives to synthetic musk), those episodes are good additions to round out your understanding!
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Should you avoid titanium dioxide in your cosmetics? It's not a simple yes or no answer. I've actually been consulting directly with formulators of cosmetic brands lately and titanium dioxide is a hot topic.
Today, I'll be explaining the science behind the risks of titanium dioxide, differentiates between nano and non-nano forms, and outline when and where the ingredient may be safe or unsafe. With this ingredient, it really depends on the product you're using.
So don't jump to throw away your favorite products just because you see titanium dioxide on the ingredient list! After listening to this episode, you'll be empowered to make more informed decisions at the check out counter. One thing that's less nuanced than your cosmetics: always avoid titanium dioxide in food! You definitely don't want to be ingesting this stuff!
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I want to create a culture where it's cool to read labels. Imagine if everybody read labels and really cared about the ingredients that were in our products. Companies would have to start making cleaner products.
They would see people gravitating to and purchasing the cleaner products. And we all know our money is the ultimate needle mover. So I created this episode as a bit of an introduction to label reading. If you're new here, this is also a great episode to serve as a roadmap to the rest of the podcast.
I know reading labels can be overwhelming for people. When you're shopping, especially if you've got kids in tow, stopping to scan the label might be the last thing on your mind. But when you're armed with the basic knowledge needed to quickly and effectively spot harmful ingredients, it can feel really empowering.
Not only will I be going through the most pervasive and harmful ingredients to spot, but I'll also provide a quick list of safer alternatives. When you master this skill, you don't have to wait for me or anyone else to give the red or green light on a product.
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