Practical Nontoxic Living

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EMF protection expert and DefenderShield CEO Daniel DeBaun returns to the show to discuss with Sophia Ruan Gushée what we’ve learned since 5G rolled out—and how to keep your family safe from everyday radiation exposure.

💡 In This Episode:

• How 5G differs from earlier wireless tech

• Best practices for safer mobile device use

• How to create a low-EMF bedroom sanctuary

• Recommende...

Nonstick pans may seem convenient—but they can release toxic PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” into your food. In this quick Raindrop episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares two of her favorite nontoxic cookware swaps that are safer for your health and easy to use.

If you’re just getting started with a home detox or want a quick win for your kitchen, this 3-min...

Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #4

Did you know your water and sleep setup could be affecting your health? In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares how to detox your drinking water and sleep environment from contaminants and EMFs that can interfere with rest and recovery.

💡 In This Episode:

• Bottled vs. tap water:...

Feel tired, wired, or foggy? Your devices may be to blame. In this Raindrop episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée introduces a 5-day Digital Detox Challenge from your Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack—designed to reduce your EMF exposure, help you recharge, and restore your energy.

Learn how a simple tweak t...

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After years of unexplained infertility, Sara Jensen learned how endocrine-disrupting chemicals in “clean” products were harming her health. Hear how she founded Hugh and Grace to offer clean, high-performing alternatives.

💡 In This Episode:

• How daily products can affect fertility and hormones

• Sara’s infertility journey and clean living mission

• Natural skincare for families an...

You’ve heard of “forever chemicals”—but how do you actually avoid them? In this Raindrop episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée breaks down what PFAS are, where they hide in your home, and how to detox your daily routine with ONE simple, practical swap.

Whether you're worried about hormone disruption, fertility, or cancer risk, this episode provides empowering awareness to ...

Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #6

Indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares how to improve indoor air quality with simple, low-cost strategies that reduce exposure to toxins in dust, cleaning products, and “fragrance.”

💡 In This Episode:

• The hidden he...

Want to detox your home but don’t know where to start? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares the #1 cleaning swap from her Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack—a powerful (and free!) resource designed to help you reduce harmful chemicals from your home.

Lear...

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Are your everyday devices quietly affecting your health? In this episode, Dr. Devra Davis—founder of the Environmental Health Trust—shares what science reveals about radiation from Wi-Fi, cell phones, 5G, and the Internet of Things.

💡 In This Episode:

• Health risks from EMFs, 3G, 4G, 5G

Looking for a simple way to start detoxing your home and lifestyle?

In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée introduces the Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack—a free bundle of 5 powerful guides to help you reduce toxins in you...

Most Downloaded Countdown Series – Episode #8

Did you know that microplastics and nanoplastics can disrupt hormones and affect fertility? In this episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares three easy product swaps that can significantly reduce your exposure to plastic particles at home.

In This Episode:

Can too much sunscreen be doing more harm than good?

In this eye-opening episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia shares a behind-the-scenes conversation with Dr. Carmen Messerlian, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health expert in environmental reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology. After wrapping their ...

🎉 Top 10 Countdown Series – #9 Most Downloaded Practical Nontoxic Living episode

In this powerful replay of one of our most beloved episodes, Dr. Marc Grossman, a leading holistic optometrist and international bestselling author, reveals how vision is more than just eyesight—it's a reflection of your entire well-being.

Dr. Grossman shares how you can improve your eye health naturally through ...

When my daughter asked for a bean bag chair, I paused. Most are made with toxic textiles and synthetic foam—two major Household Repeat Offenders I explain in my book A to Z of D-Toxing and target in Ruan Living’s 40-Day Home Detox.

In this episode, I walk you through how I applied my Practical Nontoxic Living™ framework to fin...

🎉 Most Downloaded Episode #10 — Start Your Home Detox Journey Here

In this foundational episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, author and environmental health expert Sophia Ruan Gushée shares the powerful story behind her critically acclaimed book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures.

If you’re new to nontoxic living—or want to better understand how household...

A recent study revealed that switching from bottled water to filtered tap water can reduce your microplastic intake by up to 90%—from 90,000 particles per year to just 4,000.

In this short Raindrop episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares a powerful reminder of how...

After discovering her toxic chemical levels were 88% higher than the average American, DailyMail Deputy Health Editor Alexa Lardieri took a bold step: she joined Ruan Living’s pioneering and transformative 40-Day Home Detox program to reduce her everyday exposures to

Practical Nontoxic Living™ Raindrop | Ultimate Home Detox™ Unpacked

Your clothing, curtains, and couch might be exposing you to toxic chemicals—and you probably have no idea.