When my friend Abby from Fringe Heals went and dropped two incredible new kids' products while I was gone, I couldn't stay quiet. In this episode, we're diving into everything wrong with the kids' supplement market, why "multivitamin" means absolutely nothing, and how Abby built the product I've been searching for but could never find. We're two moms just trying to live clean, cut through the noise, and share what we know and today, we're giving you no-filter, no-notes honest talk about what's r...
Apr 29, 2026•23 min•Ep. 140
After 3 years of showing up to Toxin Free(ish) every week, today's episode is the last one for a while. As my business and my life changes, I've decided to take a step back from the podcast. To be clear - this does NOT mean I'm leaving Toxin Free behind completely. Tune in to hear about what's to come in 2026 so we can continue cutting out the toxins together!
Jan 06, 2026•15 min•Ep. 139
Tallow is a centuries-old secret that’s making a comeback, and today we’re pulling back the curtain on what really matters when it comes to what you put on your skin. In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Sara from Willow Moon Farm, who makes the only tallow I trust on my face. We’re getting real about why tallow is so controversial, what makes it so special, and why sourcing and transparency are everything. If you’ve ever wondered whether tallow is a miracle ingredient or just another f...
Nov 25, 2025•31 min•Ep. 138
Is that plant "derived" ingredient ACTUALLY better for you? A lot of companies certainly want you to think so. So today, we're getting ahead of a conversation that I think will only get bigger in the coming years. Here's the trend I'm seeing in the beauty industry: companies, brands and manufacturers are taking ingredients that are historically made from byproducts of petrochemicals and using byproducts of bioethanol instead. Then, the brands are advertising "plant-based" ingredients, painting t...
Nov 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 137
If you’re tired of fear-based marketing and just want the real, science-backed truth about what’s actually in your toothpaste, this episode is for you. We’re cutting through the noise around nano hydroxyapatite, debunking the scariest claims, and getting honest about what works, what doesn’t, and why your dental health is more personal than anyone's hot take. I’m sharing the latest research, my own journey from skeptic to supporter, and real-life stories that don’t make it into the marketing ree...
Oct 28, 2025•26 min•Ep. 136
After a 6 week long hiatus, I'm excited to be back with my cousin and long-time health coach - Claire Cook. I get a lot of questions about healing my thyroid. How do you get off of your thyroid medication?What does that healing look like? Why are you doing it? Why does it matter? This has been such a long process for me, and I didn't do it alone. I did it with a lot of support and I'm still in it. Here's the truth: women are suffering. Whether it's brain fog, infertility, thyroid issues, or horm...
Oct 14, 2025•58 min•Ep. 135
Episode Links: 10% off Sauna Space Glow Light & Saunas with code WENDY Get your free Top 25 Toxins to Avoid download Shop the Toxin Free Shopping Guide Episode Description: If you think light therapy is just about getting vitamin D from the sun or avoiding sunburn, this conversation will completely transform how you understand light as a fundamental nutrient your body desperately needs to function properly. Today I'm talking with Brian Richards, founder and inventor of SaunaSpace, who discov...
Sep 09, 2025•58 min•Ep. 134
Join Toxin Free in 3 Listen to the Private Podcast Series: Truth, Toxins & Taking Control Most people think microplastics are the biggest threat from our plastic-saturated world, but they're completely missing the danger that's infiltrating our individual cells right now. Today I'm pulling back the curtain and letting you into my brain to share the 5 rabbit holes I'm currently spiraling down. And trust me, they're not what you'd expect. I'm a creature of curiosity who loves a good deep dive ...
Aug 26, 2025•18 min•Ep. 133
Join Toxin Free in 3 Listen to the Private Podcast Series: Truth, Toxins & Taking Control If you're tired of feeling confused in store aisles, stressed about scary headlines, and overwhelmed by conflicting advice about toxins, this episode is your permission slip to finally breathe easy. Today I'm sharing something special: the finale episode from my private podcast series that stands completely on its own. This isn't about adding more fear or another massive to-do list to your life. Instead...
Aug 21, 2025•15 min•Ep. 132
Free: 4 Part Private Podcast Series : Toxins, Truth & Taking Control Enrollment for Toxin Free in 3 is OPEN: Get 10% off Waveblock Devices I've been a vocal critic of EMF protection products for years because most of them are complete junk, some actually amplify your radiation exposure! But today I'm talking with the one inventor whose products I actually recommend and use myself. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Ben Salem, the inventor and owner of WaveBlock. We're diving deep into...
Aug 19, 2025•46 min•Ep. 131
Ready to take Toxin Free to a whole new level? Register for the Private Podcas t: Toxins, Truth & Taking Control Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List Today, we're chatting with one of my youngest Toxin Free in 3 students. When she realized the work she was doing as a speech language pathologist was being impeded by the chemicals coming from home, she knew she wanted to learn more about the root problem. What started as curiosity about why she was seeing so many more autism diagnoses and c...
Aug 14, 2025•34 min•Ep. 130
Ready to take Toxin Free to a whole new level? Register for the Private Podcas t: Toxins, Truth & Taking Control Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List I need to set the record straight about those viral videos claiming "Organipeel" is now coating all your organic produce because it's completely false, and I accidentally contributed to the misinformation. In today's episode, I'm doing something super fun: admitting I was wrong. A few weeks ago when those viral reels started spreading panic ...
Aug 12, 2025•7 min•Ep. 129
Ready to take Toxin Free to a whole new level? Register for the Private Podcas t: Toxins, Truth & Taking Control Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List When someone with a Harvard degree in sustainability and 10+ years of experience managing POTS through clean living tells me my course taught them things they couldn't find anywhere else, I know we need to have that conversation on the podcast. In this bonus Thursday episode of the Toxin Freeish Podcast, I'm talking with Whitney, founder of ...
Aug 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 128
Episode Links: Register for the Private Podcas t: Toxins, Truth & Taking Control Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List Shop Blissoma Photonic Facial Sunscreen Episode Description: If you've ever tried switching to mineral sunscreen only to hate the white cast, thick texture, or breakouts it caused, this conversation with Julie Longyear is going to change everything for you. In today's episode, I'm talking with the founder of Blissoma, a skincare brand that has a cult-like following among p...
Aug 05, 2025•41 min•Ep. 127
Episode Links: Register for the Private Podcas t: Toxins, Truth & Taking Control Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List I'm dropping this special Thursday episode because I want you to hear directly from my students why Toxin Free in 3 has changed their lives, and today's conversation with Jen might be the most powerful one yet. In this raw and real interview, I'm talking with Jenn Cicci (Beauty in the Green), an integrative health practitioner who survived two rounds of fluoroquinolone ant...
Jul 31, 2025•34 min•Ep. 126
Episode Links: Register for the Private Podcas t: Toxins, Truth & Taking Control Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List Toxin Free Deodorant Picks & Links Episode Description: If you've tried switching to clean deodorant only to find yourself smelling funky by noon, you're not alone, and it's not because clean deodorants don't work, it's because you're probably using the wrong one for your body and climate. In this final episode of my three-part "Toxin Free Fails" series on the Toxin Fr...
Jul 29, 2025•9 min•Ep. 125
Free: Top 25 Toxins to Avoid Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List Episode Description: You switched to a clean laundry detergent because you wanted a non-toxic option, but now your clothes smell funky, look dull, and feel rough, and you're ready to go back to Tide. In this second episode of my three-part "Toxin Free Fails" series, I'm breaking down exactly why your clean laundry detergent isn't working and what you can do about it without going back to toxic products. The truth is, it's not t...
Jul 22, 2025•14 min•Ep. 124
Episode Links Free Download: Top 25 Toxins to Avoid Get on the Toxin Free in 3 Waiting List Shop Shower Filters Shop Non-Toxic Haircare Episode Description Most people try one "clean" shampoo that doesn't work and immediately assume all non-toxic hair products are inferior. But the real culprit isn't the product, it's your water! In the first episode of a three-part "Toxin Free Fails" series , I'm revealing why your expensive clean shampoo might be leaving your hair feeling greasy, buildup-heavy...
Jul 15, 2025•14 min•Ep. 123
That cheap red light device you bought on Amazon might literally just be a regular light with red film over it. If so, you're missing out on real healing benefits! In today's episode, Dr. Abby Kramer from Fringe Heals joins me to break down everything you need to know about red light therapy. We're going beyond the surface to dive into the actual science: how red light works at the cellular level to supercharge your mitochondria, why specific wavelengths (660nm red and 850nm near-infrared) are c...
Jul 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 122
A massive international study just proved what we've suspected for decades, glyphosate causes cancer even at doses the European Union considers "safe." In today's episode, I'm breaking down the results of the Global Glyphosate Study, led by major institutions including the Ramazzini Institute in Italy, Boston University, and universities across the globe. Over 1,000 rats were tested, with control groups receiving zero glyphosate and three other groups receiving amounts equivalent to what the EU ...
Jul 01, 2025•12 min•Ep. 121
Your clean tallow-based sunscreen could be attracting sharks and damaging pool filtration systems. In today's Ask Me Anything episode, I'm answering a question that's been flooding my DMs since I shared my thoughts on tallow-based sunscreens while at the beach in San Diego. While I absolutely love PrimallyPure's new regenerative, organic tallow-based SPF for hiking and outdoor activities, there are two specific situations where I wouldn't use this type of sunscreen. First, let's talk about the o...
Jun 24, 2025•10 min•Ep. 120
Your "all mineral" sunscreen might be lying to you, and the loophole manufacturers are using is completely legal. In this short but crucial episode, I'm exposing a sneaky sunscreen ingredient called butyloctyl salicylate that's being slipped into mineral sunscreens. Still, these products are still allowed to market themselves as "all mineral!" This chemical UV filter doesn't have to be listed in the active ingredients section, so it's hiding in plain sight in the inactive ingredients list, and m...
Jun 17, 2025•10 min•Ep. 119
Things change too quickly to be using an outdated list of ingredients to avoid! In today's episode, I'm breaking down the brand new 2025 update to my most popular freebie - the Top 25 Toxins to Avoid guide . After a year of feedback from my Toxin Free in Three students and watching new trends emerge in the beauty industry, I've made crucial updates that every clean living enthusiast needs to know about. The biggest changes include a new UV sunscreen ingredient that's sneakily appearing in "all m...
Jun 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 118
Your polyester pajamas are literally plastic, and they're affecting your hormones, fertility, and skin health in ways you never imagined. In today's conversation with Michel, founder of Aizome Textiles, we dive deep into the toxic reality of the modern textile industry. Aizome is one of the only 100% organic cotton, plant-dyed textile companies! From the 10,000+ unregulated chemicals used in clothing production to the microplastics flooding our oceans, the fashion industry has created a health c...
Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 117
Your clean living journey doesn't have to be perfect to be valid, and this conversation proves it. In today's episode, I'm teaming up with my "woo woo bestie," Suzy to tackle the elephant in the room: the elitism and perfectionism that's plaguing the toxin-free community. Suzy represents the majority of well-intentioned consumers in the US. She's slowly making clean swaps, one by one, but she's still working on a budget and holding on to a few things others might deem "toxic." Meanwhile, I liter...
May 27, 2025•48 min•Ep. 116
Your skincare brand might claim to be "clean," but EvanHealy is taking it to an entirely new level with regenerative organic certification. In this conversation with Jamie Burkhalter, holistic aesthetician and herbal formulator at EvanHealy, we dive deep into the revolutionary concept of regenerative organic certified skincare. While many brands focus on organic ingredients, EvanHealy is pioneering a movement that goes beyond basic sustainability. They strive to actively heal the soil, support f...
May 20, 2025•35 min•Ep. 115
That cancer warning on your favorite protein powder might actually be proof it's the cleanest option in your pantry. I'm pulling back the curtain on the Just Ingredients lawsuit that's been blowing up your social feeds and covering why it might actually prove they're one of the good guys. California's Prop 65 warnings have created a bizarre reality where companies using real, organic ingredients get penalized while synthetic alternatives fly under the radar. As an environmental attorney, I'll br...
May 13, 2025•29 min•Ep. 114
After 18 years of debilitating migraines, I discovered that synthetic fragrances were the hidden trigger my doctors never mentioned. When I recently experienced my first severe migraine in over a decade after returning from Bali, I immediately knew what to do. And guess what? It didn't involve medication that had previously damaged my gut and liver! Here's what actually worked for me: 👉🏻I started with super-hydrating water packed with electrolytes and magnesium 👉🏻put a drop of peppermint oil...
May 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 113
Your laundry detergent could be causing your child's mysterious rash, and the cleaning industry doesn't want you to know it. In this eye-opening conversation with Steven, founder of Truly Free Home, I dive deep into the toxic reality of conventional cleaning products. Steven's journey began when his infant son developed a horrific rash from store-bought laundry detergent: a crisis that transformed him from a New York City chef into a mission-driven entrepreneur determined to create truly non-tox...
Apr 29, 2025•46 min•Ep. 112
Your filtered water might be clean, but it's also dead, and that's why you're not feeling as good as you should. In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Abby Kramer, co-founder of Fringe Heals, we dive deep into the world of electrolytes, minerals, and the honest truth about the supplement industry. While most supplements don't deliver on their promises and contain hidden ingredients like maltodextrin and artificial flavors, proper mineral supplementation is one of the few areas where quality ...
Apr 22, 2025•36 min•Ep. 111
