It may be goodbye for now, but not forever! In this episode, Emma talks about the show’s beginnings and why it’s time to take a pause after 93 episodes. She also shares where you can continue to get more support and resources. Other Podcasts to Check Out in the Meantime: Healthy Green Homes - EcoParent Podcast NetworkRaising Kids, Naturally - EcoParent Podcast NetworkRaising Greener Teens - EcoParent Podcast NetworkGreen Dreamer - Kamea ChayneThe Jane Goodall HopecastNatural MD Radi...

It always sucks when something you think is THE solution turns out to be not what you thought. But I think it's important to learn from it, and move on. This week’s episode began when a Green Product Forum member - Dana wanted to know about studies that have found PFAS in period underwear.I chat about period undies, pads and tampons and cover the following:RegulationsToxic shock syndromeDioxins, fragrance, glyphosate & other pesticidesSafer alternatives*****The Missing Pillar of Hea...

Question from Green Product Forum member Amanda: What’s the most important thing to do to detox your bedroom?In this episode I walk you through the things to think about when you want to lower your exposure to toxins while you sleep. From indoor air quality strategies to prioritizing product swaps to improving the quality of your sleep, I’ve got you covered.Episodes mentioned:Episode 7: What to Look for in a Healthy MattressEpisode 72: Do mattress protectors make conventional mattresses safer...

Whether you have pests already or not, prevention should be the first line of defense.Pests are typically entering for one of 2 or 3 reasons: food, shelter, and in some cases, water. With that in mind, today’s podcast covers some things you can do to help prevent an infestation in the first place. And, if you already have a pest problem, we cover some strategies to try to get them out of your home.*****The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast is brought to you by Green at Home. Check out ou...

I decided early on that I would cloth diaper my kids. Environmentally it just made sense to me. There is more information about cloth diapering on the internet than you could possibly consume. Which can make it feel incredibly daunting! So before you go Googling and thinking there’s some magic bullet 100% right way to cloth diaper, know that there isn’t. And, like so many things in life, at some point you just have to get started.In this episode I share how you can decide if cloth diapering i...

Sarah Rosensweet is a certified peaceful parenting coach, speaker, and educator. She lives in Toronto with her husband and three big kids (ages 14, 18, and 21). Peaceful parenting is a non-punitive, connection-based approach that uses firm limits with lots of empathy. Sarah works one-on-one virtually with parents all over the world to help them go from frustrated and overwhelmed to, “We’ve got this!”In this episode we cover:Approaching hard topics with young children (like climate change, env...

Recent research spurred some pretty scary sounding news articles about the dangers of gas stoves. But how bad are they? And what alternatives are better?This episode covers:potentially harmful methane emissionsWhat the headlines aren’t telling youfind out if you should replace your gas stove*****The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast is brought to you by Green at Home. Check out our other resources: Green Product Forum: https://facebook.com/groups/greenproductforum Instagram: https://instagram....

What is the best sunscreen? In this episode, I’m going to break down some of the common messaging around sunscreens, including:Coral reef bleachingHormone disrupting & carcinogenic active ingredientsThe problem with spray sunscreensReports of benzene contaminationInactive ingredient safetyWhat else to look forLinks mentioned:https://greenathome.ca/best-non-toxic-mineral-sunscreen/*****The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast is brought to you by Green at Home. Check out our other resourc...

Courtney Stewart was tired of her stainless steel bento box that leaked. And she realized her friends were also frustrated… so she decided to do something about it. Courtney created The Good Kiind with a mission not only to create a well-made, long-lasting product, but to do so with ethical labour practices, high quality materials, while helping reduce world hunger through a global giving partner where they will donate meals to help children be more successful at school.I invited Courtne...

This episode was inspired by questions I’ve been getting in my inbox and in the Green Product Forum over the past few months about the hazards with having polyester in your home. I’m going to break it down for you to help you make more informed and educated decisions about your clothes and household textiles.I’m currently working on a detailed textiles guide which will be added to the resources in my Membership, The Healthy Home Collective. If you’re looking for personalized support and step-...

Ever wondered what your body burden - in other words, the amount of chemicals in your body - is? Million Marker is a mail-in test kit that can help you answer that question when it comes to common hormone disrupting chemicals. This episode is an amazing conversation with Jenna Hua, CEO, and Jo Rochester, Chief Scientific Officer. We cover:How body burden testing worksWhat the benefits and limitations of body burden testing areWhat toxicologists are saying about small amounts of ingredients we...

In this episode, I’m speaking with Melita Cyril, owner of Q for Quinn. We cover:What she learned getting started in manufacturingChallenges with Made in CanadaWhat makes materials she uses different to those in other socksHow do you know socks are BPA and toxic freeThe costs of fast fashionAnd more!Melita started Q for Quinn - a company that sells gentle, healthy basics for the entire family. She became an entrepreneur when she struggled to find the right socks for her then baby boy who...

***If you want to make a small financial contribution to support ongoing episodes, you can do so at http://buymeacoffee.com/emmarohmann.***Air purifiers are one way you can create healthier air with little effort on your part, if you’re using them right. In this episode, I’m going to help you decide whether an air purifier is right for you and give you tips to make it work the best for you.To further narrow down your search, you can also find the top 5 recommended brands in the Guide to...

We're told that food is medicine a lot in the holistic health space, which can be really stressful when your kid doesn't eat well. What do you do if your children only eat butter pasta and crackers?In this episode I speak to Nishta Saxena, who has helped thousands of families with food and feeding over the past 15 years.She’s a food and nutrition expert with CTV Your Morning and appears regularly on The Marilyn Denis Show, The Social and CBC. She’s an avid nutrition blogger and has contribute...

Greenwashing is the intentional or accidental misrepresentation of how “green” - which in my case I’ll include “healthy” and “non-toxic” - a product is. It’s one of the biggest challenges for those of us striving for a less toxic lifestyle. In this episode I share:some of the common greenwashing trapswhat to watch forhow you can tackle label-reading without falling victim to greenwashingThis is important because it’s one of the ways choosing non-toxic products can feel hard and expe...

I’m sharing some ingredients you won’t find on nutrition labels, and you might not even be aware of, but are showing up in our food. These are particularly concerning for infants - and pregnant people - but also important for all of us to understand. Because the more we know, the more we can advocate for change.The ingredients I’m talking about are heavy metals. I’m going to share specific examples from 3 Consumer Reports investigations that looked at heavy metal concentrations in rice, rice ...

Answering community questions about choosing a rice cooker, silicone kitchen utensils, water filters, curtains, shower curtains, and nighttime mouth guards! The conversation goes much deeper though, and I share my thoughts on approaching manufacturers, and what happens when our non-toxic goals might not be available in the market.*****The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast is brought to you by Green at Home. Check out our other resources: Green Product Forum: https://facebook.com/grou...

Most parents I speak to have been there. Exhausted, at the end of the busy day, looking around a room full of toys and clothes and probably food on the floor, and no energy to deal with it. The fact is, our lives have been impacted heavily by consumerist culture. And it’s no fault of our own. The marketing and social pressure makes it appealing to accumulate stuff. But it’s costing us more than we might think.In this episode, I’m speaking with Stephanie Seferian. Host of the Sustainable ...

This week’s episode I want to break down the 4 toxins most important to address in your home before having a baby, and 12 ways you can reduce them. I am passionate about helping everyone reduce toxins, but the preconception and early prenatal period is a special interest of mine. Possibly because I wasn’t aware of what I know now, and I’m kind of mad about that. I cover hormone disruptors and 3 simple ways to avoid them:PhthalatesBisphenolsPesticidesPFAS ChemicalsPrevious episodes m...

What are the misconceptions and benefits of acupuncture and how does it impact our body, specifically the pelvic floor and hormones.For this episode I invited Dr. Jennifer Corey, ND to chat about her work as a Public Health Solutionist. We cover:What acupuncture is and how it works?What misconceptions there are around acupuncture in a predominantly Western Medicine society?Who should consider adding acupuncture to support their health goals?How it’s used to treat hormone-related issues?...