Ep.196 Hidden Toxins in Your Home: Endocrine Disruptors, Glyphosate & Low-Tox Living

After nearly 200 episodes of Asking for a Friend, I realized something surprising—we had never taken a deep dive into environmental toxins and low-tox living.

So I went straight to the source.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Rachel Marynowski and Carly Egoavil, the doctors behind Kale Blossom and creators of the Ask Nook app, a tool designed to help consumers identify hidden toxins in everyday products.

We unpack the confusing world of chemicals in our homes, food, and personal care products—and more importantly, what actually matters versus what’s just noise.

This conversation focuses on practical awareness, not perfection. If you’ve ever wondered about endocrine disruptors, glyphosate, fragrances, or chemicals in household products, this episode will help you think differently about the things you use every day.

In this episode we discuss:

• The reality of 80,000+ chemicals in commerce and how few are tested for long-term safety
• The most common endocrine disruptors found in household and personal care products
• How glyphosate and pesticides show up in everyday foods
• Why fragrance chemicals, plastics, and household cleaners may impact hormone health
• The biggest toxin exposures in the home (and simple swaps that actually matter)
• Why low-tox living shouldn’t be about fear or perfection
• The story behind the Ask Nook app and how it helps consumers evaluate products

If you care about hormone health, longevity, and reducing toxic exposure without going crazy, you will love this episode.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about perfection—it’s about making smarter choices where they matter most.

Connect with Kale Blossom

Kale Blossom: https://kaleblossom.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kale.blossom

Ask Nook App: Available on the Apple App Store

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