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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 shampo...

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, wh...

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 an...

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 w...

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...

Things change too quickly to be using an outdated list of ingredients to avoid!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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 alterna...

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 ...

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 ...

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, prope...

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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 th...

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 wh...

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 Clariti...

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 ev...

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 ...

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 n...