Practical Nontoxic Living – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode features Alison Davin, founder of Jute Interior Design, which curates beautiful spaces rooted in wellness with a focus on nontoxic materials. Her projects have been featured in Elle Decoration, Architectural Digest, and Luxe, among others. She is a member of the Design Leadership Network, the Good Future Design Alliance, and the AD PRO Directory.

Alison and Sophia discuss:

-How having multiple chemical sensitivities prompted Alison to research the harmful chemicals in our everyday consumer products

-Alison's tips to travel and manage your symptoms if you feel you also are sensitive to conventional chemicals, pesticides, and more

-Breaking down different "clean" building materials, and if they are truly clean

-How to design a nontoxic space that promotes a more balanced life

LINKS:

Alison's Book — Live Natural: A Relaxed Approach to Creating Healthy Homes (Amazon affiliate link)

40-Day Home Detox — Learn more here

D-Tox Academy Membership — Learn more here

This week on Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée details three common ways microplastics and nanoplastics infiltrate your home — and how to avoid them! Swapping these products for less toxic alternatives can protect both your long-term health, fertility, and well-being, and also the environment! 

Shop: Stainless Steel Water Bottle mentioned in episode

Questions? Reach out to hello@ruanliving.com

RESOURCES

40-Day Home Detox Waitlist

D-Tox Academy Membership

Shop: Amazon Curated by RUAN

Ruan Living FREE Newsletter

Did you know that neurotoxicants, which are exposures that can alter or compromise the structure or function of the nervous system, are found in countless household items, school supplies, and more? This episode features an excerpt from a live workshop Sophia hosted in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. 

Listen to learn the current trends & statistics regarding mental health, which household toxins could be contributing to the current mental health challenges, and as always, practical tips you can implement today to start reducing your exposure.

Please rate & leave a review if you enjoy it! Any questions/comments feel free to email hello@ruanliving.com or DM @ruanliving on Instagram or Facebook.

For show notes, visit ruanliving.com/blog

RESOURCES

• Blog
• Amazon Storefront
• D-Tox Academy
• 40-Day Home Detox
• Newsletter

This week's podcast features Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones! 

Erin and Sophia discuss the basics of Human Design, energy types, unique blueprints in parenting & family life. 

HUMAN DESIGN BLUEPRINT: Get 10% off with code RUANLIVING at checkout here

DON'T FORGET: 50% off your first month's membership at the D-Tox Academy expires May 31st! Use code SPRINGCLEANING at checkout. 

FREE WORKSHOP: Our next free workshop is June 21st at 11am EST. This will address brain health and environmental toxins. Reserve your spot here! 

RESOURCES

D-Tox Academy

Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN

40-Day Home Detox

Free Ruan Living newsletter

This week's episode is an excerpt from our most recent Use the News segment — all about mental health, technology, and toxins! 

Don't miss our FREE workshop on mental health & household chemicals, Wednesday, May 24th at 11am EST. Register here. 

Remember: through the end of May, get 50% off your first month's memberhsip at the D-Tox Academy! Use code SPRINGCLEANING at checkout. 

RESOURCES

Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN

D-Tox Academy

Ruan detox books

Free Ruan Living newsletter

This week's episode is all about sleep & your cirdcadian rhythm! Sophia and Elizabeth discuss melatonin supplements & overdoses, cortisol, if watching the sunset can help you fall asleep at night, and more. Enjoy!

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RESOURCES

D-Tox Academy

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Supplement article discussed in episode

Featuring Andrew Pace! Founder, Green Design Center, healthy home concierge, and host of the Nontoxic Environments Podcast.

This week’s episode is an interview between Sophia and Andrew from his podcast, Nontoxic Environments, which was released earlier this year.

It’s filled with the basics of setting up a healthy home environment — from free tips, to adjusting your mindset, unexpected ways nontoxic living can actually make your life easier (and save you money).

Listen to learn more about Sophia’s background and career prior to researching environmental toxins, and what drives her to help others embrace practical nontoxic living. 

RESOURCES

D-Tox Academy — get your first month for 50% off with code “SPRINGCLEANING” at checkout

Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN

Naturepedic Mattresses — use code ruanliving15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase!

The above is an affiliate link.

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This week’s episode is all about protecting your skin from endocrine disruptors — especially from touching receipts (and other thermal paper!)

Did you know that using hand sanitizer before touching a receipt can cause your skin to absorb 100X more BPA from that paper??

Listen to learn more background information about BPA & other hormone disrupting chemicals in receipts, and some great tips to avoid your exposure! 

RESOURCES

D-Tox Academy

Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN

Our favorite nontoxic mattress

Elizabeth’s favorite nontoxic clothing brand

Nontoxic Living Blog

Workbooks to Detox Your Home

Free Ruan Living newsletter

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This week's episode is all about MOLD. 

Cheryl Ciecko joins Sophia to discuss:

• How she became interested in mold exposure as an architect
• Her personal healing journey from toxic mold exposure
• Top tips in order to avoid mold and dust accumulation in your home
• Creating “safe spaces” inside your home.

Cheryl Ciecko is an architect who specializes in helping homeowners and building professionals avoid mold exposure. Find her online at AvoidingMold or her personal page to learn more or schedule a consultation, or find her @CherylCiecko on Instagram and @CherylCieckoArchitect on YouTube!

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RESOURCES

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Free Ruan Living newsletter

D-Tox Academy Membership (enrolling now!)

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This week is another quick one! Sophia and Elizabeth chat about nontoxic living in current headlines — and break down some studies for you! Specifically, they discuss how endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been linked to alterations in male reproductive organs — like lower quality and/or less sperm, smaller anogenital distance, and even smaller genitals! They also give you some quick and easy tips to start implementing today.

This conversation is an excerpt from the new offering for D-Tox Academy members — which is Use the News! We are joining our D-Tox Academy community live every Thursday at 12pm, to share with our community health/wellness trends in current headlines, and break down recent health studies. It’s nontoxic living, simplified for you! 

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RESOURCES

Shop Amazon— Curated by Ruan

D-Tox Academy

Private Consult with Sophia 

Books by Ruan

Count Down by Dr. Shanna Swann