Struggling with stress, overwhelm, or feeling out of sync in your space? You might be overdue for a different kind of detox—one that starts with your home, habits, and the unconscious choices shaping your well-being.
In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, host Sophia Ruan Gushée is joined by her colleague and niece, Elizabeth McCormick, to unpack insights from the 40-Day Home Detox masterclass with Heather Lilleston, a clinical psychologist and seasoned yoga teacher. Together, they explore how small shifts in your daily routine, environment, and mindset can help you feel more grounded, supported, and at home—anywhere.
💬 Highlights from this episode:
- Stress is a toxin
- Unconscious product choices affect your body and mind
- “All disease is homesickness”
- Disconnection from nature can erode emotional and physical health
- Reframe “home” as an emotional and energetic experience, not just real estate
This episode builds on Episode 102, which features a powerful audio excerpt from Heather’s 40-Day Home Detox masterclass.
From the news...
DailyMail's U.S. Health Deputy Editor, Alexa Lardieri, completed the Ruan Living's 40-Day Home Detox and shared:
I felt like you were holding my hand… My husband and I became a dynamic duo detoxing our household products.
She shares her full journey in Episodes 86–88—don’t miss them.
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ABOUT RUAN LIVING
Grounded in the philosophy of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Ruan Living offers flexible ways for you to craft your Ultimate Home Detox™ to help you elevate your health and well-being—one thoughtful choice at a time. Specifically, we're zoned in on environmental influences—easy ones you can control—that can optimize your, and your intergenerational, healthspan and epigenetics through Practical Nontoxic Living™.
Rooted in mindfulness over perfection, we guide you with empowering insights to detox your home and body of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, radiation, and stress. Ruan Living offers books, online programs, customized support, and free resources to help you create a home and lifestyle that nurtures healing and thriving. Learn more at www.ruanliving.com.
ABOUT SOPHIA RUAN GUSHEE
Sophia Ruan Gushée is the founder of Ruan Living and author of the critically acclaimed bestselling book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures. Throughout her suite of Ruan Living Offerings, the diversity of Home detox paths that she has created are designed to welcome you to craft your Ultimate Home Detox™—rooted in the philosophy of Practical Nontoxic Living™, which protects your joy and convenience while guiding you to avoid toxicity. Learn more about Sophia here: Sophia Ruan Gushée.
ABOUT HEATHER LILLESTON
Heather Lilleston is a rare blend of grounded wisdom and soulful insight. With over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and a freshly completed Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Heather bridges the worlds
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