How a Home Detox Book Sparked a Movement to Reduce Toxic Exposure
Jul 08, 2025Episode 109 of the Practical Nontoxic Living podcast is a full-circle moment—it's both the very first episode ever published back in 2016 and the #10 most downloaded episode of all time. And it's where our Top 10 Countdown officially begins!
This episode features the origin story of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures—a book that took me eight years to write and that has since empowered thousands of people to create healthier homes and lifestyles.
In this special episode, you'll hear from three people who were closest to my journey:
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My eldest daughter, who was just eight years old when she delivered a speech at my book launch party, in October 2015, in front of 80 people. Her presence and voice reflect the inspiration behind my pivot from a thriving career in distressed investing to studying Practical Nontoxic Living™ full-time.
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My husband, who offers a candid glimpse into what it was like to watch me investigate toxins, uncover unsettling truths, and persist through the writing process—all while raising a family.
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My own speech, in which I share why I felt so deeply compelled to leave my beloved career and dedicate nearly a decade to writing a comprehensive detox encyclopedia for modern families.
You’ll learn what sparked my mission, what I discovered about toxic exposures in baby products, food, and home environments—and why I believe detoxing your home is as important as eating well and exercising.
Whether you’re just beginning your detox journey or looking to reconnect with its deeper purpose, this episode offers heartfelt storytelling, scientific motivation, and an invitation to live more intentionally.
🎧 Listen now to Episode 109: How ‘A to Z of D-Toxing’ Sparked the Home Detox Movement
Start your journey toward practical nontoxic living—or revisit your roots with renewed inspiration. And if you don't have your copy of A to Z of D-Toxing yet, you can buy it on Amazon: A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures (Amazon affiliate link).
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