74 episodes

Sophia Ruan Gushée—nontoxic lifestyle expert, author of the critically acclaimed book "A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures," founder of Ruan Living, wife, and mother of three—talks to experts and wellness warriors to unveil tips to optimize your well-being, healing, and life experience.

Practical Nontoxic Living Sophia Ruan Gushée

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.7 • 18 Ratings

Sophia Ruan Gushée—nontoxic lifestyle expert, author of the critically acclaimed book "A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures," founder of Ruan Living, wife, and mother of three—talks to experts and wellness warriors to unveil tips to optimize your well-being, healing, and life experience.

    E74. How to Avoid Microplastics: Three Easy Products to Swap in Your Household

    E74. How to Avoid Microplastics: Three Easy Products to Swap in Your Household

    This week on Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée details three common ways microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrate your home — and how to avoid them! Swapping these products for less toxic alternatives can protect both your long-term health, fertility, and well-being, and also the environment! 
    Shop: Stainless Steel Water Bottle mentioned in episode
    Questions? Reach out to hello@ruanliving.com
    RESOURCES
    40-Day Home Detox Waitlist
    D-Tox Academy Membership
    Shop: Amazon Curated by RUAN

    • 10 min
    E73. Obesogens: Why diet and exercise are not enough for a healthy lifestyle

    E73. Obesogens: Why diet and exercise are not enough for a healthy lifestyle

    This episode features a short excerpt from January's Detox Workshop, all about Obesogens! This is a short overview on the most researched theories about the recent meteoric rise of obesity and metabolic syndrome across the world, and especially in the United States. 
    The full presentation is available via replay through the D-Tox Academy! D-Tox Academy is a membership-based library of nontoxic resources, designed to simplify clean living for you. Learn more about membership to access the workshop replay here.
    RESOURCES
    Shop Sophia's Nontoxic Favorites: Amazon — Curated by RUAN
    Shop Ruan affiliate nontoxic products
    40-Day Home Detox Waitlist
    D-Tox Academy
     

    • 6 min
    E72. Holistic Health Tips & Nontoxic Living with Heidi Kuimjian

    E72. Holistic Health Tips & Nontoxic Living with Heidi Kuimjian

    Welcome back to Practical Nontoxic Living! This week, we have Heidi Kuimjian of Holistic with Heidi and the Lifelong podcast. Heidi is certified in Holistic Nutrition and helps people thrive holistically! Heidi and Elizabeth discuss their journeys to holistic health, nontoxic living, and their favorite tips. Enjoy!
    Register: Obesogens Workshop Jan 24 1-2pm EST
    Don't Forget: 40-Day Home Detox is open for enrollment!!! Closes January 31st, so start your 2024 off to a healthier start with this program. Learn more here.
    Download Heidi's nontoxic clothing EBook here.
    RESOURCES
    Obesogens workshop
    40-Day Home Detox
    D-Tox Academy Membership
    Shop: Amazon Curated by RUAN
     

    • 36 min
    E71. Top 3 Tips for a Nontoxic Lifestyle with Samantha Radford, Evidence Based Mommy

    E71. Top 3 Tips for a Nontoxic Lifestyle with Samantha Radford, Evidence Based Mommy

    This week we welcome Samantha Radford (@evidence_basedmommy) to the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast! Samantha Radford is a PhD Chemist, Public Health Expert, and mom of 4. She and Sophia share their journeys to nontoxic living and each share their top 3 easy tips to transform your health and home — without denting your budget! This episode is a must listen for nontoxic beginners or long-time practitioners! 
    This audio was originally published on the Evidence Based Mommy podcast.
    RESOURCES
    Detox Gift Sets
    Shop — Amazon by Ruan
    40-Day Home Detox Waitlist
    Crash Courses & Mini Courses

    • 38 min
    E70. Cellphone Radiation & EMF Regulation with Daniel DeBaun

    E70. Cellphone Radiation & EMF Regulation with Daniel DeBaun

    This week, Daniel DeBaun, founder of DefenderShield, joins Sophia on Practical Nontoxic Living! 
    A former telecom engineer before creating EMF protection products, Daniel is extremely knowledgeable about wireless radiation, EMFs, and different countries' regulations. Daniel and Sophia discuss how to protect our bodies from EMF exposure, if regulations reflect the most up-to-date science, and an update on the iPhone 12 wireless violations in France. 
    For podcast show notes, click here: Practical Nontoxic Living podcast show notes at Ruan Living.
    Use code RUAN to get 10% off your order at DefenderShield.com ! 
    RESOURCES:
    Text DETOX to 66866 to sign up for the weekly newsletter! 
    GIFT: Ruan Living Detox Boxes
    Explore Ruan Living's new offerings menu
    D-Tox Academy: last day to sign up before 2024! 
    40-Day Home Detox Waitlist for January 2024
    Shop Amazon—Curated by RUAN

    • 1 hr 4 min
    E69. How do Forever Chemicals Affect Breast Cancer?

    E69. How do Forever Chemicals Affect Breast Cancer?

    In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Sophia sits down with Nancy Buermeyer of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP). BCPP works to eliminate environmental toxins that contribute to cancer from our water, food, and consumer products.
    Nancy is the Director of Policy and Programming, and has influenced state and federal laws that protect consumers from these environmental toxins. Nancy and Sophia discuss Forever Chemicals, recent California legislation, Prop 65 labeling and what it means, and what to do if you're ordering from another state, and more! 
    Click here for podcast show notes: Practical Nontoxic Living podcast at Ruan Living.
    Text DETOX to 66866 to subscribe to the Ruan Living weekly newsletter!
    RESOURCES
    GIFT: Ruan Living Detox Boxes
    Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN
    D-Tox Academy Membership (nontoxic library resource)
    40-Day Home Detox Waitlist
    EMF Detox Ebook

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

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Always Learning

I found this podcast so interesting as it introduces me to new ways of thinking and learning about small steps I can do that will make a healthy difference.

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Sophia makes the info accessible!!

I Love this podcast. Sophia asks insightful questions that invite the listener to learn with her and find small behavioral changes we can make!

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