Sophia Gushée interviewed by Alexa Lardieri of the DailyMail about simplifying nontoxic living

🎧 What 18 Years of Simplifying Nontoxic Living Has Taught Me: Interview with DailyMail’s Health Editor (Part 4)

podcast Apr 29, 2025

In Part 4 of our special podcast series, the tables turn—DailyMail’s U.S. Deputy Health Editor, Alexa Lardieri, interviews me about my 18-year journey of detoxing my home and life.

For nearly two decades, I’ve dedicated my personal and professional life to understanding—and simplifying—the complex world of toxic exposures. But this episode was a first: instead of me asking the questions, I got to be on the other side of the mic.

Alexa Lardieri, who’s been experiencing Ruan’s 40-Day Home Detox firsthand, turned the spotlight on me for her upcoming article in the DailyMail. She asked thoughtful, tough, and deeply important questions that brought out the core of what I’ve learned over 18 years of research, motherhood, and advocacy.

🎙️ In this episode, we talk about:

  • What’s surprised me the most in my 18-year journey

  • How I approach nontoxic living as a mom—both to toddlers and teens

  • What I wish regulatory agencies would do to better protect public health

  • 3 simple, actionable steps that anyone can take today to reduce toxic exposures at home

Whether you’re just starting out or you’re years into your own detox journey, this episode will leave you feeling more empowered, not more overwhelmed.

👶 For parents: toddlers or teens

We dive into real-life strategies for parents—how to create a safer home environment without driving yourself crazy. If you’ve ever wondered where to draw the line, or how to prioritize, this is for you.

🔍 Why this matters more than ever

With so much conflicting information online and few meaningful regulatory safeguards, it’s never been more important to be your own advocate. This conversation highlights both how far we've come—and how far we still need to go—to truly protect ourselves and our families.

🎧 Listen Now:

Episode 89 – What 18 Years of Simplifying Nontoxic Living Taught Me

And stay tuned for Alexa’s article in the DailyMail, where she’ll share what it was really like to go through the 40-Day Home Detox—and why she thinks more people need to try it.

If you’re ready to take the first steps toward a healthier home, check out Ruan’s 40-Day Home Detox and see what a difference just a few baby steps can make.

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About Ruan Living

Ruan Living simplifies a nontoxic lifestyle through its Practical Nontoxic Living podcast, free detox workshops, online D-Tox Academy, and transformative 40-Day Home Detox. It aims to help you avoid toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from what you buy, own, and do— without compromising your joy and convenience. Ruan was founded by Sophia Ruan Gushée, author of the bestselling critically acclaimed book A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Your Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Business School, Sophia has served on the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council and Well+Good Council. A popular nontoxic living speaker, consultant, and teacher, Sophia lives in New York City with her husband and three daughters. Her passion for empowering others to enjoy nontoxic living began with the birth of her first daughter in 2007. Everything she creates is a love letter to her children and for the healthiest, brightest future possible. You can learn more here: Sophia’s Impact.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only. This information is provided “as is” without warranty.

It is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice. We do not offer medical advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, or any other opinion on your conditions or treatment options. To the extent that this article features the advice of physicians or medical practitioners, the views expressed are the views of the cited expert and do not necessarily represent the views of Ruan Living.

In no event will Sophia Ruan Gushee or Ruan Living be liable for any damages or loss of any kind resulting from the use of this website. Anyone relying upon or making use of the information on this website does so at his or her own risk.

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