Best Ruan Living Podcasts (2024)

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E75. How to Design a Cleaner Home to Support Your Health with Alison Davin, Jute Interior Design 47:55

5M ago47:55

47:55

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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#40 Carson Taylor | From knocking on doors to doing mission trips and confessing your deepest secrets to the Pastor. A look inside 20+ years living as a Mormon 1:21:34

5M ago1:21:34

1:21:34

Carson Taylor was a practicing Mormon for 23 years but has recently decided to leave the church. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Carson and I begin by discussing the theory that we came from monkey's and what happened to our tail. Life with a tail would be amazing! We continue to talk about the fundamentals of Mormonism and how the Mormon reli…

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#39 Edward Cortez | Divorces can be good, approaching women, managing expectations when dating 1:41:34

6M ago1:41:34

1:41:34

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Edward and I start off by talking about the importance of having difficult conversations and how the best friends in life are the ones that will point out your flaws. Edward goes into how he got into church and also how sometimes divorce can be a good thing. I eventually share my theory on how normal girls get t…

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#38 Ruan Willow | Exploring sex, communication, dirty talk, and taboo subjects with an erotica author and podcaster 1:35:18

6M ago1:35:18

1:35:18

Ruan is an erotica/erotic romance author, the host of the Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow podcast, voice over artist/audiobook narrator and producer, editor, and blogger. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I start off by reading an very well written short passage from one of Ruan's erotica stories. We chat about her process for writing erotica and …

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#37 Mathieu Johnsson | The challenges of building maritime drones, engineering culture, the future of war 1:23:53

6M ago1:23:53

1:23:53

Mathieu is the founder & CEO of Marble, a company that provides maritime monitoring using fleets of high speed drones. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Mat and I begin by talking about the engineer vs management dynamics within companies and how those dynamics in part lead to the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. We then go on to talk about th…

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#36 Felicity Azura | An eye opening glimpse into the life of a professional cuddler and sex worker 1:33:23

6M ago1:33:23

1:33:23

Felicity is a professional cuddler, writer, podcaster, and acrobat. Shes also the host of the Pro Cuddle Hustle Podcast. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Felicity and I start off by chatting about how family drama is making her think about moving across the world from San Francisco to Guam. We then go into what it's like working as a stripper a…

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#35 Quinn Que | Great movies, having a conversation with Hitler, racial dynamics in America's black community 1:46:18

7M ago1:46:18

1:46:18

Quinn is a multimedia writer and spoken word artist. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Quinn and I start off by talking about his favorite movie and how the Titanic can be a bad influence because Jack should have kicked Rose's ass off that damn plank. I think Quinn has a more level headed approach than I do. We then chat about the Baltimore brid…

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#34 Noah Mussay | Big Brother, Survivor, living with Spina Bifida 1:20:42

7M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Noah is a 28-year-old with Spina Bifida. He's played sled hockey for a decade and is an avid fan of the reality show Big Brother. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Noah and I play a quick would you rather game and dive straight into the new season of survivor. It's obvious that Noah approaches shows like Big Brother and Survivor with an analytic…

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#33 John Lumgair | Are our phones spying on us?, creating an animated series, the internet's impact on our wold 1:33:01

7M ago1:33:01

1:33:01

John is an animation director based in London. He's also one of the founding members of the film production company Quirky Motion which is currently working on it's latest project Jazz Cow. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, John and I begin by exploring the all too well known phenomenon of our phones secretly spying on our conversations. We even…

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#32 Rosario | Vampire fiction, Japanese culture, society's perception of trans people vs reality 2:14:47

7M ago2:14:47

2:14:47

Rosario is an artist, writer, composer, and programmer of a visual novel series called Parfum Nostalgique. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Rosario and I start off by chatting about her Asian studies degree and dissecting some racial stereotypes that are common in America. We go on to chat about making dolls at home and how that's part of the i…

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#31 Anson Young | Real estate investing, house hacking, parenting 1:34:39

7M ago1:34:39

1:34:39

Anson is a real estate investor and agent. He's also an author and host of The Property Squad podcast. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Anson and I chat about his plans to build a house and how he approaches building a new house to ensure it's awesome and a good investment. We also talk about his approach to parenting. He gives some great insig…

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#30 Nita Marie | Society over sexualizing women, coaching OnlyFans creators, women embracing their sexuality 1:25:15

7M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Nita Marie is a Christian, OnlyFans model, author, and coach who has worked with hundreds of women to launch a successful online career as an adult model. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Nita starts off by sharing the incredible story of how her current husband used to be a subscriber to her OnlyFans and that's how they met. The story is absol…

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#29 Michaela Salcido | Finance, living in your purpose, parenting 1:37:31

7M ago1:37:31

1:37:31

Michaela is an entrepreneur and financial analyst . She's passionate about building and cultivating women's financial culture and has created a finance planner to help. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, Michaela and I start off by talking about my terrible high school GPA and how I likely should have not graduated when I did. She also talks abou…

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#28 Ganesh Datta | Food's impact on life, money and greed, domestication of humans 1:48:38

7M ago1:48:38

1:48:38

Ganesh is a food expert specifically on where our food comes from and the farming practices that produce what we eat. He's also a social media strategist and digital marketer. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I start off by telling Ganesh about someone I met online who was literally sitting in a dark room smoking weed all day waiting for the wo…

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E74. How to Avoid Microplastics: Three Easy Products to Swap in Your Household 10:19

8M ago10:19

10:19

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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Sophie White on Recovery 25:18

9M ago25:18

25:18

I spoke to the author Sophie White about recovery from addiction, about the decision to stop drinking, the first year of sobriety, and why sometimes the later years are even more challenging. The first half of this episode is available to everyone, the second half is available to paid subscribers of my Substack, How to Fall Apart, where you will fi…

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E73. Obesogens: Why diet and exercise are not enough for a healthy lifestyle 6:09

9M ago6:09

6:09

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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E72. Holistic Health Tips & Nontoxic Living with Heidi Kuimjian 36:27

9M ago36:27

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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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Finding Love In An Online World with Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton 54:45

10M ago54:45

54:45

Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton is an Online Psychologist and in this episode we discuss her fascinating findings on how we behave online and how we find love amidst the endless swiping. If you enjoyed this conversation and would like to hear more, or read the How to Fall Apart column, you can go to my Substack, How To Fall Apart.…

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Betsy Cornwell on Finding Home 43:28

10M ago43:28

43:28

I talked to author Betsy Cornwell about being a single parent, finding a home for herself and her son, about creating your community, burnout and financial pressure as a single parent, and her beautiful NYTimes Modern Love essay

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Life After An ADHD Diagnosis with Sooby Lynch 51:40

11M ago51:40

51:40

How To Fall Apart is a podcast about picking up the pieces. This is our first episode in quite awhile, so maybe just a reminder, this is a podcast of conversations with people who have been through something challenging, about how they coped, and also the times that they struggled to cope, and what that felt like. From now on I'm going to be puttin…

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E71. Top 3 Tips for a Nontoxic Lifestyle with Samantha Radford, Evidence Based Mommy 38:17

11M ago38:17

38:17

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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E70. Cellphone Radiation & EMF Regulation with Daniel DeBaun 1:04:35

1y ago1:04:35

1:04:35

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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E69. How do Forever Chemicals Affect Breast Cancer? 35:43

1y ago35:43

35:43

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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E68. Is Cellphone Radiation Harmful? 45:52

1y ago45:52

45:52

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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E67. The 40-Day Home Detox 17:01

1y ago17:01

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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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66. Which Toxins Are in My Body? with Jenna Hua, Million Marker 57:02

1y ago57:02

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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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Episode 29 - Dr. Amaka Nnamani and Mommy's Milk Rocks for Black Breastfeeding Week 34:39

1y ago34:39

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In this episode, Dr. Amaka Nnamani celebrates the 1 year anniversary of her children's book Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! for the 11th anniversary of Black Breastfeeding Week. We also discuss the importance of educating both new moms and healthcare professionals about breastfeeding. Get a signed copy of Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! Learn…

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Episode 28 - Supporting lactation for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders 30:23

1y ago30:23

30:23

Pauline Sakamoto RN, MS and Uyen Tran, IBCLC, CEIM, talk to Samantha about supporting the 90+ cultures represented by the abbreviation AANHPI. We discuss why it's important for healthcare providers to listen to families and not dismiss traditional practices as "unscientific." Contact the AANHPI Breastfeeding Collaborative. Learn more about Uyen's l…

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Episode 27 - From the Stars: Breastfeeding challenges and support for Indigenous Peoples with Kim Moore-Salas and Camie Goldhammer 50:02

1y ago50:02

50:02

Kim Moore-Salas, IBCLC and Camie Goldhammer, MSW, IBCLC join Samantha to discuss the origins of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week. Plus, you get to hear what the theme for IMM Week 2023 means (spoiler alert: It gave me goosebumps). Do you need lactation support from someone specializing in cultural breastfeeding and clinical education, or are you an In…

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Episode 26 - World Breastfeeding Week: This is our why 17:32

1+ y ago17:32

17:32

This week, we talk all about the reasons why we breastfeed, from our personal reasons (hello baby snuggles!) to Public Health. Not 100% confident in your breastfeeding skills yet? Be sure to check out Breastfeeding 101, our free guide to recognizing baby's hunger cues, knowing baby is eating enough, tracking diaper output, and more. Grab Breastfeed…

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Wax Quizzical Update: Wax is Changing 14:40

1+ y ago14:40

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After 150 eps we're taking a break for a little while... Kyran Wheatley is here to tell you why. Also click on this link for a clue/tickets to the first of the new live shows: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:283/ Join the Brains Trust and support us to make the show happen: https://plus.acast.com/s/wax-quizzical. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Episode 25 - Surviving toddlerhood and rage stripping with Jenn Campbell 42:49

1+ y ago42:49

42:49

This week, we talk to Jenn Campbell all about the perspective you gain after parenting 18 (yes, really!) kids and then watching those kids become parents themselves. Learn what she did to support herself, how she thinks parenting is different now than it was when her own children were little, and how taking your little one's perspective can be so b…

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#27 Tehilla | Religion, relationships, and resilience: Insights from an Israeli judo champion 1:03:03

1+ y ago1:03:03

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Tehilla is a former Israeli national female judo champion & boot camp instructor turned entrepreneur, CEO, homeopath & extrasensory business consultant, all while navigating life as a widowed single parent. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I interview Tehilla who was a national judo champion in Israel. We discuss topics such as confidence, fear…

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Episode 150 Special! Kyran Wheatley is in the Hot Seat 33:35

1+ y ago33:35

33:35

We turn the tables to bring in Wax's 150th episode and put Kyran Wheatley in the Hot Seat! Hosting duties have been usurped by Sale of The Century's Glen Rich (Ben Russell), as Kyran gets his own shot at 10 questions with the aid of The Brains Trust consisting of proud Fur-Baby Mother, Sal (Nat Harris), and 1920s Actress Templestowe Plantagenet (Ca…

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Episode 24 - Natural term breastfeeding, infant and young child feeding in an emergency (IYCF-E), and the intersection of breastfeeding with feminisim 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

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In this episode, we welcome Lourdes Santabella, IBCLC, co-founder of Alimentación Segura Infantil, an intergenerational organization based in Puerto Rico focused on increasing breastfeeding, leadership and training and gender equity in traditionally marginalized communities, with a focus on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery and against …

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David Quirk w/ The Only Kid Who Got TayTay Tix (Claire Hooper) and Dave (Zoe Coombs Marr) 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

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David Quirk is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of The Only Kid Who Got TayTay Tix (Claire Hooper) and open mic comedian Dave (Zoe Coombs Marr) David Quirk at Replay Festival: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:241/38:485/ Zoe Coombs Marr at Comedy Republic: https://www.comedyrepublic.com.au/event/38:269/38:513/ Hosted by Kyran Whea…

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Alex Dyson w/ Prince Phillip from S3/4 of The Crown (Zach Ruane) & An Empath (Amy Ruffle) 37:27

1+ y ago37:27

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Alex Dyson is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of Prince Phillip The Impotent, specifically from season 3 & 4 of The Crown (Zach Ruane), and an insufferable Empath holding space for you (Amy Ruffle). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it if you joined the Brains Trust to help us make…

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Episode 23: Pumping milk and flange size with Melissa Portunato, IBCLC 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

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This episode is sponsored by Storkpump, an insurance covered breast pump program. Melissa Portunato, IBCLC, shares with us how to pump milk effectively and painlessly. Site: Evidence-based Mommy Follow me on InstagramBy Samantha Radford, PhD

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Dave Warneke w/ Geelong Rocker, Guy McMahon & Chemist Warehouse/Asylum Employee, Aiden 32:50

1+ y ago32:50

32:50

Dave Warneke is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of the Brains Trust, including winner of Triple J's 1961 Hottest 100, Guy McMahon (Isaac Haigh), and Aiden the Chemist Warehouse employee who gets spat on so much, it seems he might like it (Aiden Willcox). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We woul…

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65. Which Household Items Threaten Mental Health? 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

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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Episode 22 - Three totally free ways to decrease toxic burden in your home with Sophia Ruan 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

36:49

Sophia Ruan Gushée is author of several detox books and founder of Ruan Living. Sophia first began researching environmental toxins almost 16 years ago, after the birth of her first daughter. She was shocked to learn that the ingredients in so many of our household products & diet could be harmful — and that no one was talking about it! Now a busy …

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Rowan Thambar w/ Guide Dog Ambassador, Eva & JB-Hi Fi Employee, Tito Boy 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

31:24

Rowan Thambar is here to answer 10 questions with the aid of the Brains Trust, including Melbourne's most beloved yet misguiding Guide Dog Ambassador, Eva (Michelle Brasier), and Ballarat JB-Hi Fi Staff Member on his Lunch Break, Tito Boy (James Roque). Hosted by Kyran Wheatley and recorded at Comedy Republic Edited by Luke Warlow We would love it …

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#26 Mr. Master | Attractive women, rapping, big questions 1:55:57

1+ y ago1:55:57

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Mr. Master is a nerdcore rapper and recent college graduate. EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode, I, along with Mr. Master discuss our experiences with bullying, attractive women, and asking big questions about life. We also delve into Mr. Master's music project, his approach to art, and his belief in optimism and the importance of listening to oth…

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