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Practical Nontoxic Living with Sophia Ruan Gushée

Sophia Ruan Gushée, Author of A to Z of D-Toxing & Founder of Ruan Living

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Preeminent nontoxic lifestyle expert, author of critically acclaimed detox books, creator of the D-Tox Academy and 40-Day Home Detox, and founder of Ruan Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée—inspired as a wife and mother—talks to wellness warriors and pioneers to simplify nontoxic living for you.
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The New Mid is a frank, funny look at women in mid-life and their day-to day-struggles and successes, as well as the big stuff - questions about meaning, fulfillment and happiness. It’s a place where women 40+ are breaking societal boundaries and expectations, while still dealing with real life issues such as caring for aging parents or restarting their careers. You’’ll get real talk with nothing held back about the topics you care about, with experts weighing in on health, sex, finances, re ...
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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…
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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 mentione…
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This episode features a short excerpt from January's Detox Workshop, all about Obesogens! This is a short overview on the most researched theories about the recent meteoric rise of obesity and metabolic syndrome across the world, and especially in the United States. The full presentation is available via replay through the D-Tox Academy! D-Tox Acad…
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Welcome back to Practical Nontoxic Living! This week, we have Heidi Kuimjian of Holistic with Heidi and the Lifelong podcast. Heidi is certified in Holistic Nutrition and helps people thrive holistically! Heidi and Elizabeth discuss their journeys to holistic health, nontoxic living, and their favorite tips. Enjoy! Register: Obesogens Workshop Jan …
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This week we welcome Samantha Radford (@evidence_basedmommy) to the Practical Nontoxic Living Podcast! Samantha Radford is a PhD Chemist, Public Health Expert, and mom of 4. She and Sophia share their journeys to nontoxic living and each share their top 3 easy tips to transform your health and home — without denting your budget! This episode is a m…
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This week, Daniel DeBaun, founder of DefenderShield, joins Sophia on Practical Nontoxic Living! A former telecom engineer before creating EMF protection products, Daniel is extremely knowledgeable about wireless radiation, EMFs, and different countries' regulations. Daniel and Sophia discuss how to protect our bodies from EMF exposure, if regulatio…
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In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Sophia sits down with Nancy Buermeyer of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP). BCPP works to eliminate environmental toxins that contribute to cancer from our water, food, and consumer products. Nancy is the Director of Policy and Programming, and has influenced state and federal laws that…
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How much sleep do you get at night? Do you prioritize sleep? In today's episode Michelle speaks with science and sports nutrition expert Michael Huey about the importance of sleep. How much we should get. How to get it and how there are simple steps you can start taking tonight to set yourself up for healthy sleep habits. In this episode you'll lea…
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Dr. David O. Carpenter joins Sophia this week to discuss EMFs, cellphone radiation standards, and how to protect yourself from cellphone emf exposure. Dr. David O. Carpenter is a public health physician whose research areas of interest include electromagnetic fields (EMFs), other environmental contaminants (like PCBs), and their effect on human hea…
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Financial Planner Karen Coyne joins Michelle on today's episode of the New Mid. They talk about the importance of women taking control of their finances. Karen at a young age had to learn how to deal with money when a tragic accident took her father away from her at 15. She helped her mother who was a stay at home mom, learn how to navigate how get…
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In today's episode Michelle has the pleasure to talk with Judy Schoenber, women's career strategist and Linda Lautenber, midlife career transition expert, who are the co-founders of EvolveMe, a career development company for women in midlife. EvolveMe works with groups of women in midlife looking to relaunch, reinvent, or level up their careers and…
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All about the 40-Day Home Detox program! You can also watch this workshop replay. Seeing the slides that Sophia discusses can make it easier for you to learn about the health risks from environmental & household toxic exposures, and why a foundation of nontoxic living is so important in your home. Click here to watch. Read more about the program he…
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In today's episode Michelle welcomes back divorce author, guest speaker and author, Renée Bauer back to talk about her new book she just released “She Who Wins.” Renée is about empowering women to snap out of victimhood and to ditch their inner good girl to design a life they deserve. You will learn... -How to stop being a people pleaser, -How to d…
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This episode features Jenna Hua, PhD, MPH of Million Marker. Jenna shares her journey from working in the hospital system, to her struggles with fertility, to ultimately researching our household toxic exposures. She founded Million Marker, a mail-in body toxicity test that uses your data to improve your chances of conceiving through sustainable di…
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In today's episode Michelle speaks with non-toxic lifestyle expert Sophia Ruan Gushée about how to detox your environment and live an overall healthier life. Since WWII there are more than 86K toxins in our environment that are not regulated. It's important that we take our health in our hands and start to detox our homes and lifestyles. Today's ep…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Have you ever felt confident but still had those butterflys or a anxiety? What do you think it would be like if you could feel calm and confident? Michelle interviews tv p…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! To celebrate the 100th Episode, Michelle talks with her good friend Tony Award winning actress Marissa J. Winokur. During the pandemic Marissa realized she checked all the…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Are you ready to lose weight, get healthy and learn how to do is with your natural cycle? In today's episode, Michelle interviews Dr. Mindy Pelz about her new book: "Fast …
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Have you wondered why we are so sick as a nation? Cancer, Autoimmune diseases, Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimers, ADHD, Autism, to name a few! Today's guest, Marilee Nelson, has…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! How do you go from growing up in a homeless shelter to being a host on QVC? To Welcome in Season Four, our next guest Lia Valencia Key will inspire you to be your biggest …
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! In today's episode I am so fortunate to be joined by the Girlfriend Doctor, Dr. Anna Cabeca. She is triple board certified and is a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, in…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Heather Monahan cracked the glass ceiling when she became the Chief Revenue Officer of a Media company, winning awards and recognition for driving company growth. After re…
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Amy Lacey turned her mess into her message. Amy's life turned upside down after she had her third child at age 40. She developed blood clots, autoimmune disease and was put on five different medications that left her depressed. After realizing she needed to take her life in her own hands, Amy started to concentrate on the foods that she was eating.…
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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 & sta…
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We're proud to introduce the New Mid Summer Series: The New Mid Woman! This summer we'll be looking back at some of our favorite and most inspirational guests from past episodes! Joan Lunden is a household name for many Midlife women who grew up with her as the Host of Good Morning America for almost 20 years. An award-winning journalist, a bestsel…
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Have you ever thought of quiting your job, selling all your belongings and going out on a journey of self-discovery? That is exactly what my next guest Elizabeth Cromwell did. She left a successful career and decided to take a year sabbatical to stop the rat race and do her own "Eat, Pray, Love" Plus One. She's decided to put a framework around her…
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As summer is upon us what better way to get into shape than listen to this repeat episode with JJ Virgin who is a Celebrity Nutritionist and Fitness expert. She appeared regularly on the Today Show, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray Show amongst others. In this show you'll learn how to stop sabotaging your health, flipping the script on "Dietint" and one piece o…
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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 c…
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In today's episode I discuss the 3 Powerful steps to Self Love. Why is Self-Love so powerful? Your relationship with yourself is the most important and longest relationship you’ll ever have. When people start to love themselves more each day, it’s amazing how their lives get better. They feel better. Their relationships either improve, or the negat…
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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…
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In today's episode Michelle speaks with Lynn Smith who is a National Media Expert, Anchor Alum NBC News, MSNBC AND CNN Headline News. Lynn talks about how she used her repurposed her skills in media to start her company that helps entrepreneurs gain media influence. In show you'll learn how to repurpose your skills to start a new job or start your …
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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! To subscribe to our newsletter, register here: Free Ruan Living newsletter RESOURCES D-Tox Academy Shop Amazon — Curated by RUAN Supplem…
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Did you know you have 43 muscles in your face? Just like any other muscle in your body they need to be used to stay tight. If you've noticed a bit of your face sagging or have a double chin and you'd like to improve it but don't want to have plastic surgery...this episode is for you! Today I speak with Facial Yoga expert Jacki Taylor who will not o…
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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…
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In today's episode we are discussing the important issues of mental health and grief. I'm honored welcome back to the show Dr. Jewel Diamond Taylor and Lynnis Woods-Mullin. We are given great advice on how to take care of your mental health and ask for help if you need it. Also, different ways to not only deal with your grief when a loved one dies …
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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…
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I'm excited to be speaking with Randi Braun who is an Executive Coach, Consultant and Speaker that has been featured by Forbes, The Washington Post and Parents Magazine. Randi also happens to be a recent Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author of the book, "Something Major: The New Playbook for Women at Work." We've been playing by the old rules in…
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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 he…
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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 ge…
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Are you ready to break through your fears and life a live that is fulfilling and fun? In today episode I speak with entrepreneur, author and the co-creator of the Hey Girl You Can Summit Stacy Zant. In this podcast we cover how to discover your true identity, how to tap into what your purpose is, how to pursue it and how to live fearlessly. Registe…
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This week is a quick tips episode! Sophia and Elizabeth discuss recent studies making headlines about forever chemicals in fish. They break down the findings for you, discuss their favorite ways to enjoy seafood mindfully, and some easy solutions for you to implement in your grocery list! Enjoy! Follow, rate, and subscribe if you are enjoying this …
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After the school shooting in Nashville TN I thought it would be a good idea to replay the episode I did with Scarlett Lewis. She lost her son Jesse in the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting. Instead of getting angry she turned that energy into starting a movement of Love. Choose Love Movement is not only in several US states but is international…
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This week, we are joined by Theodora Scarato, Executive Director of the Environmental Health Trust. The EHT recently won a lawsuit against the FCC for not updating their wireless safety regulations according to current research. (The last time it was updated was 1996!) We discuss the EHT's work to protect our families from the known and unknown eff…
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Only 2% of millionaires are women. Why is that? In today's episode I speak with millionaire Lani Dickinson on how she created a business that went from $0 to over 7 figures in four years. Lani used her experience as a former CEO of a Fortune 175 to use those skill to create a successful business and she's sharing her secrets. You'll learn the most …
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Quick Tips today! This episode is just Sophia and Elizabeth— they sit down to chat about ways to avoid PFAS/forever chemicals in your daily routine. They talk about which foods might be the most contaminated, how they shop in groceries stores to minimize their exposures, and how to avoid PFAS in other aspects of your daily life — like laundry deter…
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In today's episode Michelle speaks with health coach Sheila Keilty. After several back surgeries, gaining over a hundred pounds and having her doctors tell her to find a therapist to come to terms that she would not have a lengthy life, she decide to take her health into her own hands. Sheila began researching and studying what she needed to do to …
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This is the one allll about energy and EMFs! Sophia and Elizabeth sit down with August Brice, Founder of TechWellness, to discuss EMFs (electromagnetic fields). We talk about what they are, different types of EMFs and frequencies, different ways to protect our bodies while traveling and in our homes, and how amazing and resilient our bodies are! If…
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In today's episode Alan Locher who was a publicist for Guiding Light and As the World Turns used to help his actors behind the camera but then became a star in front of the camera when he started a live streaming show of the actors he used to support. It started as a way to bring a bit of happiness and joy during the pandemic and has turned into a …
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REVISITED: How to Heal from EMFs with Energy Medicine, with Dr. Jill Blakeway. This week’s episode features Sophia’s interview with Dr. Jill Blakeway, originally published in 2020. Although so much of our world has changed since then, this episode is full of excellent takeaways to apply into your everyday life! Spring cleaning is more than just you…
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