Toxin-Free Talk
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsCalling all my health conscious moms wanting to create a happy and healthy home for those you love.
If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and worried, searching for tips on how to create a beautifully healthy home that not only looks good, it makes you feel good too, then this is the podcast for you!
Hey there, I’m the host, Megan Mikkelsen, and I am here to help! I will simplify this process for you. With my Masters of Public Health degree, career in health education, almost two decades of parenting, and an obsession with interior design, I’m here to walk you through the process. Let’s make your home radiate positive energy, foster health, and exude your family’s personality all while minimizing our environmental impact and focusing on sustainability.
If you feel it’s in your heart to detox your life, home, health, beauty, motherhood, and everything in between, and make it beautiful, all at the same time, then you’re in the right place.
Welcome! Let’s get started.
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Episodes
Healthy Eating on the Go - 6 Travel Hacks for Living Well
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode of The Toxin Free Talk podcast, host Megan Mikkelsen shares six practical tips for maintaining a healthy diet while traveling. As a parent to two girls involved in club volleyball, Megan knows firsthand the challenges that come with constantly being on the go. She discusses how she has learned to prioritize healthy eating during travel, emphasizing the importance of planning and preparation. Megan's first tip is to "prep for your trip." She explains how she schedules meals ...
Creating Balance in Healthy Living
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes - 28 MBDiscover the practicality of the 90/10 rule, navigate toxin-free living with teenagers, and empower yourself with tips on conducting a toxin-free living audit. Embrace imperfections and strive for an A- in toxin-free living—because balance is the key to a life well-lived. Shop toxin-free beauty products - use Advocate10 for 10% off Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
February 06, 2024 12:00Discover the art of meaningful gifting this Valentine's Day with our curated list of unique ideas for both your significant other and the special ladies in your life. From unforgettable experiences and convenient surprises for your partner to scented delights and self-care essentials for the ladies, listen in for fun gift ideas. Explore local chocolatiers, embrace clean beauty with Crunchi products, and plan memorable date nights. Make this Valentine's Day special with thoughtful and per...
192 Green and Eco-Friendly Cabinets- What to Look For
January 30, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, I'll walk you through the captivating experience my partner and I had at a kitchen expo in Las Vegas. Our mission? To find a unique cabinetry line for our clients. Amidst exhaustion and uncertainty, we stumbled upon Bauformat, a German company with an extraordinary green story that completely changed the game. From initial skepticism about the high-end appearance of the cabinets to the awe-inspiring tour of Bauformat's factory in Germany, I'll share the journey with you. ...
191 Burnout Stress Management and Self Care Tips for 2024
January 23, 2024 13:36 - 18 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, I dive into the topic of burnout, stress, and the importance of self-care. After taking a much-needed break during the holidays, I reflect on the challenges I faced, especially in managing a growing business and juggling family responsibilities. Join me as I share my personal journey of recognizing burnout and its impact on my well-being. From feeling overwhelmed and neglecting self-care to experiencing a low-grade depression, I discuss the signs that many of us can relate...
190 Just starting out? How I’d approach the detox process if I was brand new.
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBI remember how overwhelming it was when I first learned about the importance of paying attention to ingredients in our products. If I was starting out all over again, this is what I would do.
189 How to save when switching to toxin-free and safe products.
November 14, 2023 20:31 - 11 minutes - 16.5 MBSwitching to safe, clean, non-toxic, and toxin-free products can get expensive. Listen in on how to save when making the switch.
188 I Remember When... Make-up Before I Knew about Safe Ingredients
October 17, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBI haven't always been confident - sharing a personal story hoping you might find it relatable.
187 Appliance Recycling - Why and How
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBThe why and how of recycling your appliances and being more green in appliance shopping.
186 Healthy Sleep - Top Tips for More Restful Nights
October 03, 2023 14:49 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBSleep is so important to our health. Listen in for my top tips on how to get to sleep and stay asleep.
185 How to Stay Healthy as we Enter the Sick Season
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBListen in for simple tips on how to stay healthy this school year.
184 Toxin-Free Talk Favorite Things
September 12, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 19.3 MBSometimes it's easier to be told what to buy instead of having to do the research yourself, right? This episode shares my favorite home cleaning products, candles, and personal care products with quick links to make shopping easier.
183 How to Be An Advocate for Safer Beauty
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBIt's your turn to help advocate for safer beauty. Why you need to alert your US legislators about the Safer Beauty Bill and an easy link to do it.
182 How to Disinfect and Clean Used Stuff
August 22, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 11 MBEver bought used clothes or furniture and not sure how to clean it? Listen in for some simple tips!
181 Blue Light Damage and Environmental Stressors - How to Protect Your Skin
August 15, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBDid you know that blue light damage can speed up aging in addition to damaging your eyes? Listen in on how to protect your skin from blue light damage and environmental stressors.
180 Choosing Sustainable Products Matters
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBListen in for my experience doing a beach cleanup with 4Ocean.
179 Clean Beauty - Not a Trend, It's a Movement
August 01, 2023 15:21 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBMore and more people are searching for clean beauty. Yet, 72% of CEO and leaders in the industry admit their company is guilty of greenwashing. What does clean really mean?
178 Holistic Dental Care - an Interview with Amber White, RDH HHP
July 18, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBOur oral health reflects our body health and vice versa. Listen in to this interview with holistic health practitioner and registered dental hygienist, Amber White. Follow Amber on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyamberwhite/
177 Do You Practice Grounding? What it is, what it does, and why you should try it.
July 11, 2023 11:49 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBEver heard of grounding? Do you practic it regularly? Listen in to learn the benefits of grounding.
176 Big Improvements in US Cosmetics Policies, However We Still Need To Be Our Own Advocates
July 04, 2023 11:44 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBCurious to hear if the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 will create change in the personal care products marketplace. What about Washington's Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act? I share my personal perspective along with analysis of the policies.
175 Why You Should Stop Using Retinol and Healthy Anti-Aging Ingredients to Look For
June 27, 2023 23:36 - 8 minutes - 12 MBHas your dermatologist (or friend) recommended a retinol product when chatting about wrinkles? Listen into why you should avoid retinols and learn the safe ingredients to look for in anti-aging products.
174 My Weight Loss Journey and What I've Learned Using Mindful Eating Practices
June 20, 2023 17:02 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBSharing my experience with the Gina Livy Program and how mindful eating practices have helped me lose weight and become heathier - mentally and physically.
173 Toxin-Free 101
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172 Yoga - Why You Should Try It
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171 Safe Sunscreen - Ingredients to Watch Out For
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBSunscreen is important for our skin but we also need to be careful with the ingredients in our sunscreen. Here's what to look for and avoid.
170 The Dirty Dozen - How to Prioritize Eating Organic
May 03, 2023 14:21 - 8 minutes - 12.6 MBWe'd all love to eat 100% organic, but sometimes, it just doesn't fit within the budget. Here are my tips for prioritizing my shopping when it comes to organic fruits and vegetables.
169 How to Save Time and Ease Frustration in Creating a Beautiful Home
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 31 MBHave you ever spent hours shopping online, looking for the perfect item, and ended up with too many choices and a lot of wasted time? Working with an interior designer is a great way to save, time, money, and frustration in furnishing and decorating your home. Learn more about Red Door here: reddoorolympia.com
168 Health Benefits of the Cold Plunge and My Personal Experience
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 17.9 MBFamiliar with the cold plunge trend? I recently tried it and lived to tell the tale! Learn about the health benefits and my personal experience here.
167 Induction Stoves and EMF Radiation
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBBuilding off of episode 168, this episode explains the downfalls of induction stoves, their connection with EMF radiation, and how to limit your exposure. Additional reading: https://www.shieldyourbody.com/induction-cooktop-emf/ https://atmos.earth/gas-induction-stoves-health-risks/ https://emfcaution.com/home-appliances-emf-readings/
166 Gas Stoves are Being Outlawed - The Alternatives and What You Need to Know
March 28, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBDid you know that cities and states have been outlawing the inclusion of gas in new buildings? The Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering banning gas stoves in the US. There are some major health and environmental issues with gas and gas stoves. Listen in for the details and some great alternatives. More resources: https://www.fastcompany.com/90834734/gas-stoves-cities-states-ban https://www.consumerreports.org/appliances/cooktops/the-best-induction-cooktops-a1194688661/ ...
165 VOCs and Paint - What you Need to Know to Keep Your Home Healthy
March 21, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBMost paints emit VOCs (volatile organic compounds) which are harmful to our health. This is what you need to know about paint and VOCs, plus a little fun about the color of the year. Look for the UL GreenGuard Gold Certification badge as these products have undergone third party testing and have the lowest levels of VOCs, especially for formaldehyde.
164 Let There Be Light - How to Choose Lightbulbs and Their Environmental Impact
March 14, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBConfused when shopping for light bulbs? This episode breaks down what kind of light bulbs to use for each space in your home and the environmental impact of light bulbs too. Soft White (Yellow Range, 2700K to 3000K): bedrooms, living rooms or dens Warm White (Between the Yellow and White Ranges, 3000K to 4000K): kitchens, workspaces and bathrooms. Bright White (Between the White and Blue Ranges, 4000K to 5000K): kitchens and bathrooms Daylight (Blue Range, 5000K to 6500K): reading A...
163 Top 10 Ingredients You Need in Your Skincare
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MBOn Toxin-Free Talk, the conversation is often around what to avoid in products. But what about the ingredients you need in your skincare. Ingredients that benefit your skin and health? Here's that episode! Ingredients to look for: Peptides Organic Sea Buckthorn Niacinamide Tamarindus Indica Seed Organic Green Tea Hyaluronic Acid Sweet Almond Oil Squalane Prickly Pear Seed Oil Turmeric Root Extract More on free radicals: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC324...
162 Simple Steps to Create a Home that Makes You Feel Good
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBDid you know there is science to good interior design? It's true and this episode shares simple steps to create a home that not only looks good, it makes you feel good too. This episode features Lara Anderson of Red Door Interiors. www.reddoorolympia.com Join Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with ...
161 3 Tips for Solving Your Winter Skin Woes
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 33.3 MBDo you struggle with itchy dry skin during the winter? Me too! At least I used to before I detoxed my skincare routine. The three tips shared in this episode will help you conquer your winter skin woes and help you get on the path to healthier, softer, and more beautiful skin. Ready to detox your skincare and makeup? Get $10 off with this link: bit.ly/tft10off Ingredients to watch out for in skincare products: Methylisothiazolinone, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl...
160 How Interior Design Fits with Green and Clean Living with Lara Anderson of Red Door Interiors
February 07, 2023 05:10 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MB160 How Interior Design Fits with Green and Clean Living Introducing our Monthly Interior Design Show with Lara Anderson of Red Door Interiors Welcome to our first interior design episode of Toxin-Free Talk! You’ll get to meet Lara Anderson, my friend and business partner. You’ll learn how we met and how our friendship has grown into helping others create beautiful homes that bring out their personality and individual style. We shared our take on interior design and gave a glimpse into what...
159 Releasing Trauma to Detox your Brain an Interview with Andalina East
February 07, 2023 05:05 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB159 Releasing Trauma to Detox your Brain an Interview with Andalina East This Episode features Adalina East, the founder of Transformational Healing, an EMDR therapist, neuroscience researcher, and therapist. Adalina shared her personal health story and why she was forced to go toxin-free. We also discussed medical, personal, and intergenerational trauma and the importance of healing. Adalina and I connected on my personal experience with EMDR therapy and she shared her expert insight....
158 The 5 Basics for Going Toxin-Free
February 07, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB158 The 5 Basics for Going Toxin-Free: What you Need to Know Now to Consciously Improve Your Health and Be More Green The purpose of Toxin-Free Talk is to help you make simple and easy swaps with your everyday products and help you embrace health as you try to do and be better every day. In 2023, I’m adding in a more holistic focus with episodes not only focusing on making our homes healthier, but also making them feel better while expressing our family’s personality. With a monthly ep...
Trailer: Welcome to Toxin-Free Talk
February 02, 2023 18:10 - 1 minute - 4.15 MBGood for you for taking action on detoxing your home and finding Toxin-Free Talk! This is your go to resource for creating a healthy home that not only looks good, it makes you feel good too. Each weekly episode of Toxin-Free Talk will share simple and easy tips to help you on your journey towards embracing health, plus we'll throw in some helpful expert interviews and a monthly episode focusing on interior design. Have podcast topic suggestions for 2023? Come find me on IG or email me...
157 Toxin-Free Travel Tips
January 24, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBWant to join the re-launch team for special perks? Email me at [email protected]! Join Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
156 The First Ingredient to Look for When Label Reading
January 17, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
155 3 Simple Steps to Detoxing Your Home for Good
January 10, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
154 Don't Miss Episodes of 2022- The Episodes to Listen and Re-listen to
January 03, 2023 19:10 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MB113: Ask the Laundry Expert https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxin-free-talk-detox-by-design-non-toxic-living-crunchy/id1513490944?i=1000554094546 107: Helping Others Go Toxin-Free and Green https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxin-free-talk-detox-by-design-non-toxic-living-crunchy/id1513490944?i=1000550174477 106: The Importance of Creating a Holistic Space https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxin-free-talk-detox-by-design-non-toxic-living-crunchy/id1513490944?i=100054...
153 BPA Found in Sports Bras and Athletic Shirts. What You Need to Know.
December 20, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
152 How to Safely Kill Bacteria and Viruses. Tips to Survive the Flu and Cold Season Without Bleach
December 14, 2022 00:34 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
151 Answering Everyday Questions about Going Toxin-Free, An Interview with Nikki Oden
December 06, 2022 15:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
150 Hosting an Event? 10 Simple Tips for Going Eco-Friendly and Sustainable for Your Next Party or Celebration
November 30, 2022 05:06 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
149 Creating a Celebration Circle, What that Means and how to do it now!
November 22, 2022 15:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBYou can find Nikki here: www.youridealmomlife.com Nikki's Instagram Nikki's Facebook Nikki's Linked In Join Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
148 Don't Miss These Toxin-Free and Eco-Friendly Savings
November 15, 2022 19:53 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram
147 Five Everyday Hacks for Using Eco-Friendly and Toxin-Free Products
November 08, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBJoin Detox by Design | The Home Method and start detoxing your home today! Shop Detox by Design | The Box to simply and affordably detox your home, room by room Shop toxin-free beauty products Get started with toxin-free living with my Ultimate Safe Swap Guide Join my Facebook group Follow me on Instagram