Register for the Annual Cultivate Seeds of Fertility Summit happening April 23-25, 2025. Polyester underwear could be sabotaging your fertility, and most couples trying to conceive have no idea. In this eye-opening episode, I dive into fascinating research dating back to the 1990s that shows a direct connection between polyester underwear and decreased fertility. A prolific surgeon with over a thousand published studies discovered that dogs wearing polyester underwear became infertile, with low ...
Apr 15, 2025•10 min•Ep. 110
Your drinking water probably contains more toxins than anything else in your home, yet most people focus on skincare first when starting their toxin-free journey. As an Environmental Toxins attorney turned Clean Living Coach, I've watched the non-toxic living space become increasingly overwhelming, polarizing, and fear-based. But reducing your toxic exposure shouldn't feel stressful! It should feel empowering and even fun. That's why I've created this straightforward guide for beginners that foc...
Apr 08, 2025•21 min•Ep. 109
One dose of Claritin sent me into a terrifying spiral of depression and dark thoughts that changed my approach to seasonal allergies forever . In this episode, I share my frightening experience with Claritin and why I now rely exclusively on natural remedies. After moving to Virginia's Shenandoah Valley (the pollen capital of the United States), I developed severe seasonal allergies for the first time in my life and turned to Claritin for relief. What happened next was shocking. Within days, I e...
Apr 01, 2025•22 min•Ep. 108
After 18 years as an environmental toxins attorney and lobbyist, I'm leaving my federal career to bring Toxin Freeish to you full-time. This episode marks a major transition as I share my decision to resign from my federal position and dedicate myself completely to helping you navigate toxin-free living. For the past two years, I've been creating this podcast and building resources in my spare time, but now I'm ready to bring you everything I've been dreaming about creating. The wellness space h...
Mar 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 107
Your "clean" foundation probably contains liquid plastic. And even the most popular clean beauty brands are defending its use. I'm taking a diving deep into a controversial topic in clean beauty: the use of liquid plastics like polyethylene in makeup. While brands like Merit and Ilia market themselves as clean, they're using ingredients that contribute to our growing environmental plastic crisis. The argument from these companies is that liquid plastic molecules are too large to be absorbed by y...
Mar 11, 2025•15 min•Ep. 106
Just because a company claims to sell "clean" perfume doesn't mean it's actually free from harmful chemicals. As a former environmental toxins attorney turned Clean Living Coach, I've discovered that most "clean" fragrance brands are still using synthetic ingredients and denatured alcohols that can disrupt your hormones and impact your health. The truth is, there are only four truly clean perfume companies on the market right now - and most popular "clean" brands don't make the cut. Understandin...
Mar 04, 2025•25 min•Ep. 105
There hasn't been a single fragrance brand that has cracked the code on creating a fragrance that is 100% botanical, has zero synthetics, uses non- denatured alcohol AND smells like a truly fine fragrance with all it's complexities ( until now!). One or two have gotten close, but consumers complain they smell too strongly of layered essential oils and not enough like the perfumes they miss. Don't get me wrong, I wear essential oils all day and love them. But I missed having a perfume to love. Th...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 104
Nearly every child today is developing with an airway that's too small for their tongue, and most parents have no idea it's happening. In this crucial conversation with Dr. Hilary Fritsch, an airway-focused dentist, we expose why so many American children need braces, struggle with focus, or experience chronic health issues. The truth is, symptoms like mouth breathing, snoring, frequent ear infections, and even ADHD-like behavior aren't random - they're often signs of an underdeveloped airway an...
Feb 18, 2025•48 min•Ep. 103
Your workout clothes are probably the most toxic items in your entire home - and you're wearing them while you sweat. In this eye-opening conversation with Hannah Dunning, founder of The Hannah Dunning Project, we expose the alarming truth about chemicals in clothing. From BPA and phthalates to formaldehyde, the toxins lurking in your wardrobe are affecting your health every single day, especially in items like workout clothes and bras that sit directly on your skin. The research is clear: your ...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 102
That viral post about lead in your matcha isn't telling you the whole story, and as a former environmental toxins attorney, I'm tired of watching fear-based misinformation spread. Recent sensationalized reports about lead in food have created unnecessary panic, especially around brands like Pique Tea's matcha and Redmond Salt. While no amount of lead is technically "safe," context matters - we live in a world where trace amounts of lead exist naturally in soil, meaning it's present in many healt...
Feb 04, 2025•19 min•Ep. 101
That viral post about lavender essential oil causing hormone disruption is based on a 15-year-old myth that's been thoroughly debunked. As a former environmental toxins attorney, I've watched this rumor circulate for years, causing unnecessary fear among parents and wellness enthusiasts. The truth is, the original 2007 case report that started it all was based on just three children using products that likely didn't even contain much real lavender essential oil - they contained synthetic fragran...
Jan 28, 2025•18 min•Ep. 100
Your child's "behavioral issues" might actually be a reaction to what's hiding in their food. As an environmental toxins attorney turned clean living coach, I've witnessed countless families transform their children's lives by simply removing artificial food dyes from their diet. The FDA's recent ban on Red Dye No. 3 isn't just about cancer risks - it's about acknowledging decades of evidence showing how these petroleum-based chemicals affect our children's behavior, emotions, and development. P...
Jan 21, 2025•14 min•Ep. 99
Many people don't understand the true devastation caused by single use plastic until they see it. Lindsey McCoy, CEO of Plaine Products, witnessed this environmental challenge firsthand while working to clean up beaches in the Bahamas. After that, she took what she knew from the world of Non-Profit work and started Plaine Products with her sister. Lindsey thought about the original product design for Netflix. Remember when you would get a DVD in the mail and return it when you were done? Well, s...
Jan 14, 2025•42 min•Ep. 98
Did you know you can change your bone structure as an adult? And no, you don't need botox or cosmetic procedures to make this possible. Today, Allison Wise, the Instagram sensation known as the Fingertip Facelift, joins us to share her incredible journey from Groupon Botox deals to pioneering a toxin-free skincare revolution. With just 9 minutes a day, you can literally change your face. With just your fingertips, this method promises accessible facial rejuvenation and a deeper understanding of ...
Jan 07, 2025•43 min•Ep. 97
If you've been struggling to make natural cleaning products work in your home and on your body, your water might be the culprit! I recently asked my audience what the most challenging aspect of toxin-free living has been so far. Unsurprisingly, a lot of people have had a hard time embracing clean products because they simply don't work with the hard water in their home. Drawing from my experience helping hundreds of students transition to toxin-free living, I share honest feedback about which pr...
Nov 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 96
Are you exhausted from chasing endless supplements, protocols, and "root causes" without seeing real results? What if I told you that true healing doesn't require thousands of dollars in lab tests or a complicated regimen of supplements? In fact, the answer might be as simple as stepping outside to catch the morning sun. In today's episode, I'm diving into an honest and refreshing conversation about health and healing with Josh Rubin of EastWest Healing. We tackle why the wellness industry is in...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 95
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!). Check out my Blog and Read the Show Notes HERE As a former environmental lawyer turned clean living coach, I've spent years testing and researching th...
Nov 12, 2024•22 min•Ep. 94
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 Kel...
Nov 05, 2024•20 min•Ep. 93
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 (code WENDY10), 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 sc...
Oct 29, 2024•48 min•Ep. 92
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 ...
Oct 22, 2024•18 min•Ep. 91
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 compa...
Oct 15, 2024•59 min•Ep. 90
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 manipulati...
Oct 08, 2024•21 min•Ep. 89
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 ...
Oct 01, 2024•49 min•Ep. 88
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 quest...
Sep 24, 2024•13 min•Ep. 87
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 f...
Sep 17, 2024•14 min•Ep. 86
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...
Sep 10, 2024•15 min•Ep. 85
Have you noticed that 12 step skincare routines are being marketed to younger and younger age groups? Nine year olds are flocking to Sephora to get their fix. How necessary/unnecessary is this? Is there some merit to adopting a skincare routine so young? This is just one of the many questions we're answering today with holistic esthetician, Jamie Burkhalter. We're going beyond the consumerism of skincare and reframing it from a routine to a ritual. So whether you've got a teenager at home dealin...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 84
When you hear the words "Grapefruit Seed Extract," what do you picture? For me, images of a nice, juicy grapefruit being hand picked comes to mind. And that's exactly what companies that are labeling their products as "all-natural" want you to see. Unfortunately, grapefruit seed extract is not so innocent. Companies misleadingly market products as "all-natural" while sneaking in hormone-disrupting chemicals like benzalconium chloride, triclosan, and methylparabens. So today, we're digging into t...
Aug 27, 2024•10 min•Ep. 83
Last week, the EPA made a surprising announcement, a first in forty years, in which they issued an immediate emergency ban on a pesticide called DCPA. Now, I know what you're thinking - wow, I'm glad they're actually pulling a harmful product off the market! It is cause to celebrate, but let's dig a little bit deeper. The unfortunate truth is that this pesticide has been used in the US since the 1950s and we've known about it's harmful effects since the 90s. So why did it take so long to ban DCP...
Aug 20, 2024•15 min•Ep. 82
I've been releasing episodes of Toxin Free-ish each week, for 81 weeks! And in that time, I've provided tons of information and tools for you to work your way towards a more toxin-free life. Today, we're doing something a little bit different. It's time to really get to know the host beyond the insights! My friend Suzy, who I met and immediately felt the chemistry of deep friendship with in Ecuador, is sitting to interview me . Her podcast, Unbranded with Suzy Dean, dives into a wide range of st...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 81
