20: How to Detox Your Home & Protect Your Family's Health

“Your cleaning spray might be wrecking your hormones—and your baby’s.”

In this raw, no-fluff episode, Kate and Jordan go deep on how to detox your home without blowing your budget—or your mind. From the real reason you should ditch your Febreze and Glade plugins, to why that “harmless” baby rice cereal is doing more damage than good, they expose the hidden toxins lurking in everyday items and share their own crunchy upgrades—from vinegar hacks to choosing the right water filter. You’ll hear practical, often hilarious insights on co-sleeping, mold-proofing your space, why most baby advice is outdated garbage, and the free rituals that actually reset your circadian rhythm and nervous system. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into holistic living, this episode will challenge your assumptions, simplify your next steps, and leave you feeling fired up to protect your home, your health, and your peace.

You’ll Learn:

• How vinegar, baking soda, and vodka can replace toxic household cleaners
• How mold hides in your coffee maker, washer, and dryer—and what to do about it
• What common baby foods reveal about early gut health risks
• How to swap toxic air fresheners for scent-free or essential oil-based alternatives
• What your rug, couch, and mattress might be off-gassing into your home
• How to filter your water affordably without sacrificing quality
• Why switching from plastic to cast iron or stainless steel cookware matters
• How charging your phone next to your bed can disrupt sleep and recovery
• How to reset your circadian rhythm naturally with morning and evening light rituals

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[01:06] Home construction updates and leak-proof windows

[01:43] Chickens, toddlers, and the rooster problem

[03:15] Breast milk vs solid food at 10 months

[04:03] Reddit reassurance about babies not eating

[04:50] Why fruit purées are not ideal for babies

[05:38] What Kate feeds her baby instead of carbs

[06:21] Pushback from others about baby nutrition

[07:12] Percentiles, skinny babies, and formula pressure

[08:27] Cheap swaps for cleaning supplies

[09:13] Hydrogen peroxide as disinfectant

[09:50] Cheap hacks for deodorizing carpets

[10:25] Getting used to scentless clean

[10:50] How mainstream products affect fertility

[11:32] Male fertility and testosterone drop

[12:40] Produce washing hacks with vinegar and baking soda

[13:08] Vinegar in laundry and ditching dryer sheets

[14:03] Affordable cotton sheets and toxic mattress swaps

[15:19] DIY grocery bags and zero waste tips

[16:29] Cast iron and stainless cookware benefits

[17:34] Gradual pan replacement strategy

[18:12] Silicone and plastic utensil replacements

[18:57] Mold prevention tip: keep dishwasher open

[20:10] Mold in coffee machines and safer brewing methods