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Practical Nontoxic Living™

Practical Nontoxic Living™

By: Sophia Ruan Gushée Author of A to Z of D-Toxing Founder of Ruan Living
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After nearly 20 years of helping people simplify nontoxic living, Sophia Ruan Gushée has become one of the most trusted voices in Practical Nontoxic Living™. As the author of the critically acclaimed A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, founder of Ruan Living, wife, and mother of three, Sophia brings both lived experience and deep expertise to every conversation.

In the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast, Sophia's endless curiosity leads the way. She sits down with rockstar scientists, researchers, and wellness pioneers to ask the questions that often don't have simple answers — exploring what it truly means to live in greater alignment with nature, and inviting listeners to think critically, question assumptions, and discover their own path forward.

From reducing toxic exposures in your home and lifestyle, to navigating misinformation and rethinking long-held assumptions, every conversation is designed to inform, empower, and equip health-conscious consumers, wellness professionals, and people on a personal health journey.

Practical Nontoxic Living™ is a philosophy, a value system, a framework, and a way of life — not a destination. It's a journey toward choices that feel more aligned, intentional, and sustainable with Nature's brilliance, and this podcast is your guide.

2026 Sophia Ruan Gushée, Author of A to Z of D-Toxing, Founder of Ruan Living Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • 23. Grounding Yourself with Meditation

    23. Grounding Yourself with Meditation
    May 5 2020

    Are you interested in, but also intimidated by, meditation? Tal Rabinowitz, founder of Den Meditation, helps ease our way into finding a meditation style that can help us get grounded, centered, and soothed. Hear about different ways you can start. There are so many! But, they all share the goal of helping us learn about—and love—ourselves more fully. Don't waste one more day from discovering the depths and diversity within you.

    Click here for podcast show notes.

    Podcast composer: Chris Robertson
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    49 mins
  • 3. Reducing EMF Exposures for Better Sleep and Health

    3. Reducing EMF Exposures for Better Sleep and Health
    Sep 9 2016

    In this episode, host Sophia Ruan Gushée sits down with Matthew Waletzke (Environmental Consultant) to learn about concerns over excessive EMF exposures, and how we can gain clarity, wellbeing, and restorative sleep through reducing our EMF exposures in a few simple steps.

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    37 mins
  • 35. Feel Better With Age!

    35. Feel Better With Age!
    May 11 2021
    At age 61, Elissa Goodman is a glowing reminder of our healing opportunities. Diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 32, Elissa later discovered that she also had Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and Celiac disease. Then, 11 years after her cancer diagnosis, her husband Marc was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. After battling cancer for 18 months, Marc passed away at age 45. As a single mom of two young daughters, Elissa quit her job at Vogue and became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist as she navigated her healing path. Author of the bestselling book Cancer Hacks: A Holistic Guide to Overcoming your Fears and Healing Cancer, Elissa has remained free of cancer, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and Celiac Disease. She says she also feels better than ever, and she looks AMAZINGLY healthy and vibrant! Elissa is often asked to contribute to outlets such as Huffington Post, abc7, NBC LA, E! News, Well & Good, Mind Body Green, and more. Elissa is currently working on her second book, which you'll hear more about in our podcast. Examples of topics covered: Elissa's healing experience from cancer, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, and Celiac DiseaseDehydration epidemicHigh fiber dietExamples of healthy dietsSmoothies versus cold-pressed juices, celery juiceDetoxifying foodsSleepInfrared sauna, dry brushing, yoga, breathworkEmotional healingAging well Ten lightning round questions that Elissa answers. What do you wish more people knew about: FoodExerciseSleepMindfulnessTechnologyWestern medicineEastern medicineOur environmentResiliency / HealingAging Elissa's top practical nontoxic tips. Buy organic produce and animal products.Nontoxic cleaning.Drink filtered water.Be mindful of EMFs. Learn more about Elissa Goodman: Cancer Hacks: A Holistic Guide to Overcoming your Fears and Healing CancerThe S.O.U.P. CleanseShipped Super Seed Bars7 Day ResetElissa's Autoimmune HacksElissa's Cleansing Lifestyle TipsReserve a 1:1 consultation with Elissa Support for your Practical Nontoxic Living: D-Tox Academy, an online library to support your detox of chemicals, heavy metals, and EMFs from your home, diet, self-care, and technology.A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic ExposuresHome Detox Workbook: Checklists to Eliminate Toxic ChemicalsEMF Detox Workbook: Checklists to Recover from Electromagnetic ExposureFor a customized detox deep dive with Sophia, email info@ruanliving.comFree Ruan Living newsletter Special thanks to podcast producer Chris Robertson. -- Important note: Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as medical advice. This podcast shares the experience of the individuals and their opinions are their own.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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