38. Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée
Episode description
In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Sophia Ruan Gushée, a renowned nontoxic living expert, author, podcast host, and creator of the D-Tox Academy. Inspired by her family, Sophia published the critically-acclaimed book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures in October 2015. She has been featured on popular platforms like the Dr. Oz Show, MindBodyGreen, Today.com, Well+Good, and various magazines. Her mission is to empower people with the safest way to detox: avoiding toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from what we buy, own and do.
In this episode, we chat about:
- What toxins & detoxification really are
- Why true nontoxic living is impossible
- Practical nontoxic living: what it is & how to start
- How to minimize endocrine-disrupting chemicals in your diet & food
- Common products that have hidden harmful chemicals in them
- How to detox your skincare & personal care products
- The effects of EMF exposure and how technology may be affecting how we physically feel
- Small steps you can focus on to start decreasing your toxic exposures without stress
- How to stay balanced and be gentle with yourself in the process of decreasing your toxin exposure
*Sophia is kindly offering a special discount on her upcoming 40-Day Home Detox Program. This program implements her signature practical approach to nontoxic living, and guides you through each area of your home and habits over 40 days to dive deep into a less toxic lifestyle. Use code THRIVE10 at checkout for 10% off the Tribe (cohort) option here. *
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