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Have you ever glanced at your shampoo bottle or face cream and wondered what all those complex ingredient names actually mean for your health and the environment? Today, I am joined by Krupa Koestline, a dedicated green chemist who specializes in helping companies create safer, more sustainable personal care products. In this conversation, we're tackling some of the key questions you likely have about ingredient safety in your personal care products. These questions include: does natural mean safe? Are all synthetic ingredients harmful? Are preservatives really necessary and which ones are safe? And so much more.
Krupa and I are also talking about some of the more controversial and nuanced ingredients like phenoxyethanol, and the chemical filters used in sunscreen. Whether you're a beauty product aficionado or just someone interested in making healthier lifestyle choices, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to critically assess beauty products for safety and sustainability.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off at Beautycounter
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Website http://www.kktlabs.com/
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Our kitchens are the hub of nourishment in our homes, and yet they are also a source of harmful chemicals and practices that affect our health and the health of the planet. From the utensils we cook with to the containers we store our food in, every choice has an impact. In today’s episode, I am sharing five simple swaps you can make to transform your kitchen into a safer and more sustainable space. And remember, while I am sharing five ways, it doesn’t mean you have to do all of them at once. Pick one thing at a time and tackle them slowly.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits
Use this link and promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off drops, returning customers can use somethingbetter15 for 15% off
Molly’s Suds
Episode Five Ways to Make Your Laundry Room Safer & More Sustainable
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Are you on a journey to make your life cleaner and greener, but sometimes feel overwhelmed by where to start or how to keep going? Today’s guest, Alexx Stuart, is here to help. Alexx is the founder of Low Tox Life, a platform that offers a wealth of resources, including books, a blog, online courses, and a podcast. Alexx’s mission is to help us rethink our daily choices, from the food we consume to the products we use, offering us a path toward a healthier, more sustainable way of living. In today's conversation, we dive deep into reconnecting with nature, and how our food choices impact both our health and the planet, and we share practical strategies to make living a low-tox life achievable for everyone
It’s easy to feel like you are not doing enough, but I promise this conversation will have you celebrating the positive choices you are already making and maybe even inspire you to make a few more.
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Connect with Alexx
Podcast https://www.lowtoxlife.com/podcast/
Website https://www.lowtoxlife.com
On Instagram
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the endless cycle of buying and storing, only to realize that much of what you purchase is made from things that are harmful to your health and the health of the planet?
If you're looking for a way to break free from the clutter and make your life safer and more sustainable through easy and everyday actions, then this episode is for you. Today, I’m joined by Stephanie Seferian, the voice behind the Sustainable Minimalists podcast and author of the book Sustainable Minimalism. Stephanie is sharing practical steps to help you adopt a minimalist lifestyle, including 3 easy actions we can all take starting today to simplify our life and live with greater intention.
Resources Mentioned
Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
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Podcast
Website
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Book https://mamaminimalist.com/sustainable_minimalism_book/
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Did you know that 85% of textiles today are made from plastic fibers like spandex, nylon, elastane, especially underwear, and a whopping 11M pounds of under apparel and underwear go into landfills and incinerators every day in the USA. Why is that? Because underwear is the only apparel category we can’t donate or resell.
Today’s guest saw that problem and decided to do something about it. Stacy Grace is the founder of KENT, an innovative company at the forefront of organic underwear and loungewear. Stacy's passion for sustainability and her commitment to making safer, more sustainable choices for consumers have led her to create a brand that challenges the norms of the fashion industry. Today, we'll explore how KENT is making a difference with its compostable, organic cotton products and what you can do as a consumer to make safer and more sustainable apparel choices, especially in the underwear you choose.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code cleanandgreen15 for 15% off your order with KENT
Ganni
Coyuchi
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Website https://www.wearkent.com
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When you see Fragrance on a label, it’s not just one thing, it’s up to potentially 300 ingredients made into a formulation that is protected as a trade secret, so companies don’t have to tell you what is in it. This is referred to as the Fragrance Loophole.
What I didn’t know until recently is that not only are these ingredients being hidden from consumers, but they are also being hidden from brands selling you the products you use every single day. That means you can ask a company what is in their fragrance, and because it was formulated by a fragrance house as intellectual property, that brand also does not know what is in their fragrance. Let me state that again…the company does not have transparency to what ingredients are going into their products.
My guest today is Ashlee Posner. After being denied safety information on the perfume ingredients in her products, Ashlee didn't just settle; she decided to revolutionize the industry from within. She founded State of Change, a clean and transparent fragrance company, and Lucent Labs, aiming to help other brands develop fragrances that pass the test for ingredient-conscious consumers.
In this episode, you will hear how Ashlee is paving the path towards greater transparency, why it matters, and how you can become a more discerning consumer in the ever-evolving landscape of beauty and fragrances.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code cleanandgreenfor 15% off State of Change
Use this link and promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off at Beautycounter, including Clean Eau De Parfum
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Connect with Ashlee
Website https://stateofchangeparfum.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stateofchangeparfum/
Email [email protected]
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What if I told you your deodorant stinks? And I don’t mean the way it smells. I’m talking about the ingredients in it, and what those ingredients may be doing to your health. Pretty much everyone wears deodorant or antiperspirant, but have you ever paused to wonder what exactly you are putting on your body every time you apply these products?
In this episode I will break down the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant, talk about the ingredients you should be avoiding and the harmful impact they could be having on your health. As always, I’m not just going to tell you what not to use without providing you a safer solution. This episode will give you the knowledge to choose a safer alternative, and I'll Guide you through the steps to transition from an antiperspirant to a deodorant and show you how to navigate this detox process in a quick, easy and stink-free way!
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter to try Clean Deo.
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Have you ever stopped to think about what's in your laundry detergent and how those ingredients could be impacting your health and that of the planet, or have you ever thought about how changing your wash from warm to cold might make your clothes last longer and be better for the environment? These are just a couple of the questions we'll explore in today’s episode as we uncover simple yet powerful strategies for making your laundry room safer and more sustainable. I’m also sharing a story about how I recently discovered an ingredient in my laundry detergent that I really wish wasn’t there, and what my next steps are in making a change to something safer.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits
Puracy
Molly’s Suds
Guppy Friend
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1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, yet 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics.
Let me say that again, 90% of cases are not linked solely to genetics, so if it’s not our genes, what is it? It’s our environment and lifestyle choice. Many of these environmental and lifestyle exposures are avoidable and for the past 30 years, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners has been working to educate people about how to reduce these exposures and their advocating for more health-protective laws in order to prevent them.
Today, I am talking with Suzanne Price from BCPP. Suzanne has spent years studying the impact of toxic chemicals on our bodies, and as a mother of two young girls, she is especially passionate about educating people on this very important issue with the ultimate goal of preventing this horrible disease.
You will walk away from this episode empowered with small ways that you can protect yourself and your family from harmful chemicals that are linked to breast cancer and all sorts of other diseases. And no guilt or shame in this podcast. We’re just two passionate moms trying to educate for a safer future for all.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code CLEANFORALL20 for 20% off your first order with Beautycounter. Be sure to select me, Regan Nelson, as your Brand Advocate.
Connect with Suzanne & BCPP
Website https://www.bcpp.org
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Today, I am republishing an episode from 2022 when the podcast was called This or Something Better. I am re-sharing this conversation with Branch Basics co-founder Allison Evans because it is one of my most listened-to episodes and because Allison’s story is truly transformational.
It is easy to question whether the changes we make to reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals actually make an impact on our bodies and our health. Allison’s story will show you without question that they do.
In her early 20s, Allison relied on painkillers, muscle relaxers, sleeping pills, and antidepressants just to get through the day. Despite seeing countless doctors, she had lost all hope of feeling better. It wasn’t until she spent the summer living with her aunt Marilee, eliminating toxins from life, that Allison was able to go off all of her medications, to reverse her PCOS and slowly begin to heal her body. That summer not only changed Allison’s health, but it was also the starting point of her company, Branch Basics. Her story truly shows how tossing the toxins can make a profound impact on your health and your life.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link and promo code somethingbetter for 15% off Branch Basics Starter Kits
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Connect with Allison
Website https://branchbasics.com
Instagram https://branchbasics.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BranchBasics/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCohnjXwA7RthgdfMMV6Y3Ag
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If you're the parent of a tween or teen, you're likely familiar with the popularity of Stanley cups. Recently, these cups became a hot topic when it was revealed they include a lead seal, igniting widespread debates and worries about the possibility of lead leaching into beverages. Following this news, a wave of videos went viral, showing consumers using household lead tests on their Stanley Cups and uncovering what seemed to be concerning results. Because these cups are so popular, this issue is getting a lot of media attention. Yes, there is lead in Stanely cups. You’ll learn in this episode why it’s not something to be overly concerned about. What you should be concerned about, yet isn’t getting the mainstream press it deserves is the presence of lead and other heavy metals in color cosmetics like lipstick, blush and eyeshadow. Women and girls are being exposed to these harmful heavy metals every single day and very few people are talking about it.
This episode will help you understand how lead is making its way into your cosmetics, why its concerning for your health and most importantly, what you can do about it! And, of course, I’ll dig into what you need to know about the Lead in your Stanley cup.
Resources Mentioned
Shop Credo Beauty using promo code cleanandgreen10 for 10% off your first order
Shop Beautycounter using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order.
A Poison Kiss, The Problem of Lead in Lipstick Report
Stanley Cup Tested For Lead & Cadmium at EPA-Certified Lab Report
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My goal is not to be a fearmonger, but today’s topic is not to be taken lightly. The use of glyphosate on our crops and in our environment is a public health emergency. Glyphosate, the active chemical in the weedkiller product Roundup, is the most widely used pesticide on the planet. Glyphosate is having a devastating impact on our health. It is linked to many serious health conditions, including cancer, liver disease, and infertility. Yet it’s used by farmers, landscapers, in schools and parks and even by your neighbors.
Today’s guest Kelly Ryerson, is here to help us understand glyphosate and its uses, the impact it is having on human and planetary health, and most importantly, she will provide us with easy ways to reduce our exposure to this incredibly harmful chemical.
Resources Mentioned
Use promo code somethingbetter25 for 25% off Sun & Swell Foods
Zach Bush on Rich Roll Podcast
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-353/
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-414/
https://www.richroll.com/podcast/zach-bush-456/
Episode 94 This or Something Better: Regenerative Agriculture with David Leon of Farmer’s Footprint
EP 17 This or Something Better: Creating Pesticide free communities with Non-Toxic Neighborhoods
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On Instagram
Glyphosate Facts Website
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It’s quite likely that your doctor has never mentioned Endocrine Disrupting chemicals, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t impacting your health. Each and every one of us, albeit often invisibly: is impacted by endocrine-disrupting chemicals every single day. They are in our food, our personal care and cleaning products, and in so many other aspects of our daily life.
For many years the research focused only on early-life exposures, but now endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are understood to contribute substantially to chronic disease in adulthood, especially metabolic, cardiovascular, and reproductive consequences as well as endocrine cancers.
My guest today is Dr. Leo Trasande, With his extensive background as a medical doctor, researcher, health policy expert, and author, Dr. Trasande is committed to providing us with the tools and knowledge necessary to reduce our exposure to these chemicals. Our conversation today goes beyond merely spotlighting the issue; it's about providing actionable solutions and most importantly, fostering optimism for a safer and healthier future.
Resources Mentioned
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: Mainstream recognition of health effects and implications for the practicing internist
Sicker, Fatter, Poorer (get it here)
Eight Cost-Free Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic Chemicals (Listen here)
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Website https://www.leotrasande.com
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There is nothing more precious than our health, and when you think of something that is essential to health, it’s immunity, our bodies' resistance to and resilience in recovering from disease. While you may feel like you have immunity of steel now, over time, our immunity can be compromised by the little things we are exposed to on a daily basis. Environmental toxins can be those things and they could be wreaking havoc on your immune system without you even knowing it
Dr. Kara Wada is a board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology, and lifestyle medicine physician. Kara is here to help us understand the impact of toxic chemicals on our immunity; what these chemicals are and where we are exposed to them. Most importantly, you’ll walk away from this episode with easy ways to protect your immune system from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals.
Resources Mentioned
Download the Clean & Green Living Guide here
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On Instagram
Becoming Immune Confident Podcast
Website
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Have you ever found yourself standing amidst the sunscreen options, gazing at shelves brimming with choices, and pondering, "Which sunscreen is the right choice for me? What sets apart physical zinc sunscreen from chemical sunscreen, and are the chemicals truly detrimental to my health? Do they pose a threat to coral reefs?"
While it's crucial to wear sunscreen for skin cancer prevention, the challenge lies in selecting a sunscreen that not only offers confidence in safety but also provides effective sun protection.
Today’s guest, Christina Ross, is going to help us answer these questions and so much more. Christina is a senior scientist with Credo Beauty who has spent much of her career looking at the safety and regulatory landscape of consumer products, including sunscreens.
Christina will guide us through understanding the disparities between physical and chemical sunscreens. She'll address safety concerns associated with chemical sunscreens and help us tackle the essential question: How do we choose a sunscreen that prioritizes safety?
Resources Mentioned
Shop Beautycounter for sunscreen and other safer products using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order.
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On LinkedIn
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Living a Clean & Green life can seem expensive and out of reach, but I am here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. There are ways you can reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals without spending a cent. In today's episode I am sharing not one, but eight cost-free ways you can reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals.
Resources Mentioned
Meli Wraps use promo code cleanandgreen15 for 15% off your first order
Read the EWG study HERE
EWG Skin Deep Database
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There are thousands of chemicals used in personal care products. These chemicals are in lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, skincare and makeup, and the majority have never been tested for human health and safety. No matter your gender or age, you are being exposed to these chemicals and they could be having a negative impact on your health. In the US there is no requirement for pre-market testing of ingredients to determine their safety and very little government regulation to protect us as consumers.
So, how do you know who to trust, and how can you ensure you are choosing safer products? That is what you will learn in today’s episode. My guests are Mia Davis and Christina Ross, two experts with a passion for safer ingredients and greater regulation in the beauty industry. Mia is a clean beauty pioneer who created and implemented some of the leading standards in the industry, including The Credo Clean Standard and Beautycounter’s Never List. Christina is Senior Scientist at Credo Beauty where she is responsible for product and ingredient safety.
Mia and Christina are here to help us understand the landscape of chemicals, lack of safety data and regulation in the beauty industry, and the most valuable thing you will walk away with from today’s episode is what you can do to make safer choices for you and your family.
Resources Mentioned
Shop Credo Beauty using promo code cleanandgreen10 for 10% off your first order
Shop Beautycounter using promo code cleanforall20 for 20% off your first order.
Scheduled your complimentary 15-minute 1:1 product consultation with Regan HERE
The Need for Safer Chemistry in Beauty Report HERE
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Mia on LinkedIn
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Have you ever opened a box or bag with a new piece of clothing and wondered, what the heck is that horrible smell, or have you seen the recent news headlines about BPA in sports bras and other athletic clothing, or PFAS found in period underwear? It’s hard to believe it’s possible, but there are toxic chemicals in our clothing, and it’s difficult to know what to do about it.
In this episode, I am talking with Alden Wicker, the author of To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back. Alden is here to help us understand where and how toxic chemicals are making their way into your clothing, their impact on your health, and most importantly, she will share simple and budget-friendly ways to reduce your exposure.
Resources Mentioned
Use this link to shop Vibrant Body Co. Certified Clean bras, underwear, and tanks using promo code cleanandgreen20 for 20% off your first order.
Connect with Alden
On EcoCult
On her Personal website
On Instagram
📖Get the book here
Article “Should You Be Worried About Flame Retardants in Clothing?”
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After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of "This or Something Better," I am thrilled to unveil the podcast's exciting rebrand as "Clean and Green Living" The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes.
Set to launch next Tuesday, the show’s mission is to empower listeners with easy and affordable ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, fostering a safer, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle.
Drawing on my 5.5 years as a Beautycounter Brand advocate, coupled with a background in physiology and two decades in consumer insights innovation, I merge passion and expertise to demystify the overwhelming task of navigating chemical exposure.
Each week, the podcast will offer practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspirational success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life.
Because when we know better, we do better.
Join the Clean & Green Living community in the newly created Clean & Green Living Facebook group
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After a reflective journey spanning over 100 episodes and three years of "This or Something Better," I am thrilled to unveil the podcast's exciting rebrand as "Clean and Green Living" The podcast that helps you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals through easy and affordable lifestyle changes.
Set to launch next Tuesday, the show’s mission is to empower listeners with easy and affordable ways to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, fostering a safer, healthier, and more sustainable lifestyle.
Drawing on my 5.5 years as a Beautycounter Brand advocate, coupled with a background in physiology and two decades in consumer insights innovation, I merge passion and expertise to demystify the overwhelming task of navigating chemical exposure.
Each week, the podcast will offer practical tips, innovative product solutions, and inspirational success stories. Join us each week as we celebrate progress, embrace imperfection, and empower ourselves with the knowledge and resources to make lasting, positive changes for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life.
Because when we know better, we do better.
Join the Clean & Green Living community in the newly created Clean & Green Living Facebook group
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