Are you exhausted from chasing endless supplements, protocols, and "root causes" without seeing real results? What if I told you that true healing doesn't require thousands of dollars in lab tests or a complicated regimen of supplements? In fact, the answer might be as simple as stepping outside to catch the morning sun.

In today's episode, I'm diving into an honest and refreshing conversation about health and healing with Josh Rubin of EastWest Healing. We tackle why the wellness industry is increasingly resembling the Western medicine system it often criticizes, and why so many people are stuck in cycles of endless supplements, detoxes, and protocols without seeing real improvement.

Josh shares his direct, no-BS perspective on:

• Why disconnection from nature is profoundly impacting our health
• How even healing itself can become toxic
• The myth of root cause medicine
• How our modern lifestyle works against our biology

After following Josh and his wife Jeanne's work for four years, I've witnessed their unique approach to healing that focuses on reconnecting with our bodies and living in alignment with our biology. While tools like red light therapy and Dutch testing can be helpful, we discuss why it's more important to first look at your environment and how it makes you feel.

Don't miss Josh's powerful insights on why healing doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or stressful. This conversation might just change how you think about your health journey.

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Looking for the perfect gift for the wellness enthusiast in your life? Or maybe you're like me - a minimalist who waits all year to invest in high-quality, toxin-free essentials during Black Friday? Either way, I've got you covered with eight thoughtfully curated gift ideas that actually support health and wellness (no greenwashed products here!).

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As a former environmental lawyer turned clean living coach, I've spent years testing and researching the safest, most effective products out there. From game-changing red light therapy devices to truly PFAS-free cookware (yes, even air fryers!), I'm sharing my top picks that make meaningful gifts while helping reduce toxic exposure.

In this episode, I break down:

• 8 luxurious yet practical toxin-free gift ideas
• Why each product matters for health and wellness
• My personal experience with each recommendation
• Which items are HSA/FSA eligible
• The best Black Friday deals and exclusive discounts

Plus, I'm sharing which products I personally use daily and why they've become non-negotiables in my clean living journey.

Related Episodes:

• Episode 24: What are PFAS "Forever Chemicals"? Here's What You Need to Know
• Episode 36: Can Red Light Therapy Actually Heal Your Thyroid?
• Episode 43: Is There Really Mold In Your Coffee? What You Need to Know About Mycotoxins and My Clean Coffee Picks
• Episode 50: How Toxic Is Your Hair Dye and What Non-Toxic Hair Dye Options Actually Work?
• Episode 64: From Harmful to Healing: Aizome Leading the Way with Synthetic Free, Plant Dyed Textiles
• Episode 76: The Healing Power of Regenerative Farming with Brett Packer from YoungLiving

If you enjoyed this week's episode, please:

• Leave a positive review or rating wherever you listen
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Why are food companies keeping dangerous dyes in American products while offering healthier options in other countries?

Ever wonder why Fruit Loops look different in Canada than they do in the US? Here's the disturbing truth: major food companies are deliberately using harmful artificial dyes in American children's cereals while selling safer versions in other countries. Let's break down exactly why this matters for your family's health.

In this episode, I'm diving into the explosive "Cancel Kellogg's" campaign and the scientific evidence that food companies don't want you to see. We're talking about petroleum-derived food dyes that have been linked to ADHD, behavioral issues, and learning problems in children - dyes that haven't been properly reviewed by the FDA in over 40 YEARS.

Here's what we're covering:

• The real reason these artificial dyes are still in our food (spoiler: it's not because they're safe)
• Why food companies make safer versions for other countries but won't do the same for US kids
• The shocking levels of artificial dyes in popular cereals (hint: it's WAY more than you think)
• How to read labels to spot these sneaky ingredients
• The groundbreaking California law that could change everything
• What you can actually DO about this issue (including a specific bill you can support right now)

Whether you're a parent, educator, or just someone who cares about food safety, this episode will arm you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your loved ones. Plus, I'm sharing exactly how to make your voice heard in this fight for safer food.

Because here's the truth: pissed-off moms are how we change this. And I'm going to show you exactly how to channel that anger into action.

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If you enjoyed this week's episode, please:

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Ever Had Someone Stick Their Fingers In Your Mouth... For Beauty? (Trust Me, You'll Want to Hear This!)

You guys, I am SO excited to share this conversation with you! Today I'm sitting down with my friend Irina, the incredible founder of WithSimplicity Beauty, and she completely changed my life with something called a buccal massage. It was AMAZING for my jaw clenching issues!

Irina isn't just a clean beauty founder - she's also a licensed esthetician, owns a holistic aesthetic school in Harrisonburg, VA, and runs a holistic spa. I recently had the privilege of getting one of her amazing facials, and I've been dying to share this conversation with you ever since.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• The real difference between genuinely clean skincare and greenwashed products
• Why ingredient sourcing and quality control matter so much
• My absolute favorite WithSimplicity products (including that foundation I can't shut up about!)
• The fascinating world of holistic aesthetics and facial massage
• How Irina built her clean beauty empire before it was trendy
• What's coming next from With Simplicity (spoiler: new products in 2025!)

Irina is truly one of my favorite clean beauty founders, and by the end of this interview, you'll understand why. Whether you're a clean beauty newbie or a seasoned pro, you're going to love her down-to-earth approach and wealth of knowledge about holistic skincare.

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If you enjoyed this week's episode, please:

• Leave a positive review or rating wherever you listen
• Shop toxin free products on my Toxin Free Shopping Guide
• Download your free 25 Toxins to Avoid
• Post a screenshot, share what you loved, and tag me on Instagram @wendy_toxinfreeish
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If you've ever questioned the safety of fluoride in drinking water, this episode is for you. The recent court ruling against the EPA on fluoride regulation is a game-changer, and we're breaking it down in simple terms.

Today, I'm diving into the complicated issue of fluoride and making it accessible for everyone. From a brief history of fluoride use to the timeline of events leading to the EPA's court loss, we're covering it all.

You'll learn why this chemical has been controversial for decades and how recent scientific evidence is changing the conversation.

And let me tell you, this court case is monumental. It not only challenges long-held beliefs about fluoride safety but also opens the door for regulating other toxins in the future. I'll explain why this legal precedent is so exciting for those of us fighting for cleaner, safer environments.

Check out my recommended fluoride-free toothpaste and water filtration systems on my Toxin Free Shopping Guide.

In this episode, we're chatting about:

• A quick history of fluoride and its known health impacts
• The myth of fluoride's effectiveness in preventing cavities when ingested
• The timeline of events leading to the EPA's court loss
• Why the 2016 amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act was crucial
• The recent studies linking fluoride to neurodevelopmental effects and lower IQ in children
• How the National Toxicology Program's report became the nail in the coffin
• Why this court case is so significant for future toxin regulation
• Two simple ways you can protect your family from fluoride exposure right now

Whether you're a long-time fluoride skeptic or just starting to question its safety, this episode will give you the information you need to make informed decisions for your family's health.

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If you or someone you love is navigating chronic health issues, this episode is for you. Unfortunately, that probably means it's for all of you. Chronic health issues like autoimmune disorders, infertility, and more are normalized in this country. But that doesn't mean they're normal.

Today, I'm joined by Kelly Ryerson, the Glyphosate Girl, to learn all about Glyphosate. From simple questions like "what IS Glyphosate?" to more complicated ones like "what is the solution when big corporate companies are trying to shield themselves from being held liable for our health issues that connect to these toxins?" - we're covering it all.

And let me tell you, Kelly was the perfect person to have this conversation with. After experiencing health issues that Western doctors were chalking up to nothing, she cut out Gluten as a last ditch effort. And guess what? Things quickly shifted in her favor. She was feeling better but now, she was wondering why.

And the special thing about Kelly is that she made it her personal mission to find out what's really going on with Gluten. She attended conferences filled with doctors and bravely asked questions no one else was. And when an important figure in the history of Glyphosate's rise was brought to trial, she sat it on the whole thing and blogged her experience.

If you head over to gyphosatefacts.com, you can see all of the facts that we discuss in this episode laid out for you.


In this episode, we're chatting about:

• How Kelly came to be known as the Glyphosate Girl
• What is Glyphosate anyway?
• What are the negative health impacts of Glyphosate?
• How Glyphosate is destroying the environment
• What can we actually do about this problem? (Hint, hint: it all comes back to regenerative agriculture)
• Read the shownotes here

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram
• Website

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• Leave a positive review or rating wherever you listen
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• Download your free 25 Toxins to Avoid
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The first thing I tell people to do when they embark of their holistic living journey is to ditch fragrances. It’s the first but also often the hardest step to embrace. Fragrances are deeply rooted in our memories of what grandma was cooking as a child and fresh sheets on a Sunday morning.

That’s why going natural and fragrance-free can be such a difficult step to take. But today, i’m going to tell you WHY you should try to eliminate fragrances from your household. Companies have been manipulating what you buy to trigger these happy memories but they haven’t taken your health into account.

We’'ll get into the specifics of what exactly is in these fragrances that makes them such a problem for your health and its direct relation to infertility, hormone disorders, miscarriage rates, and more. But I won’t just leave you anxious about the pervasive use of fragrances in our products.

Luckily, we’ve got so many options to choose in order to avoid these toxins now and I’ll dive in to what you'll find in my home and where you can shop for them.

If you enjoyed this week's episode, please:

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• Shop toxin free products on my Toxin Free Shopping Guide
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Register for Shelley's FREE Wellness Kitchen Masterclass: A step-by-step guide to create a healthy kitchen, happening October 7-9.

What happens when a life-altering event forces you to re-evaluate everything you thought you knew about nutrition and cooking? Shelley Loving faced this exact challenge when her husband suffered a heart attack at just 41 years old.

Before this, Shelley's relationship with food mirrored that of your average American in many ways. They weren't just eating junk all the time, but they also weren't putting much thought into nutrition at all. But once it became clear that nutrition might actually be a matter of life and death for her family, she did a deep dive into all things nutrition.

What she found in her original search was a lot of conflicting, frustrating information. But she didn't give up! She actually took this so seriously and played such a pivotal role in her husband's recovery that his doctors were asking how he did it. Turns out, he had completely reversed the damage done from sleep apnea, stress, and poor diet.

Now, Shelley has made it her mission to simplify nutrition and make healthy cooking accessible and straightforward. We're talking everything from how to meal prep without causing a huge headache to what kind of oil you should be using from one dish to the next.

Join us as we uncover how Shelley transformed from a conventional home cook into a culinary nutrition expert, armed with the knowledge to fight chronic inflammation and advocate for healthier living.

In this episode, we're chatting about:

• Do Americans actually have a Gluten problem? or a Glyphosate problem?
• How to address chronic inflammation through nutrition
• Practical tips for busy moms looking to meal prep
• A quick guide on how to read food labels without being swayed by false marketing

Connect with Shelley:

• Website
• Instagram
• Youtube

Download the Top 25 Toxins to Avoid and become a label reading pro!

Getting started with red light therapy with 40% off the LUMEBOX.

If you enjoyed this week's episode, please:

• Leave a positive review or rating wherever you listen
• Shop toxin free products on my Toxin Free Shopping Guide
• Download your free 25 Toxins to Avoid
• Post a screenshot, share what you loved, and tag me on Instagram @wendy_toxinfreeish
• Want to ask me a question to get answered on the podcast? Leave me a voice message here.