The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast

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The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast helps you reduce toxins in your life without fear, judgment or shame, so you can be happier, healthier, and all-around more awesome. Weekly episodes are hosted by environmental engineer, mom of 2, and founder of Green at Home, Emma Rohmann. She wades through all the research, greenwashing, marketing, and misinformation so you don’t have to and shares practical, science-based strategies to help you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals so you can live your best life. From the latest environmental health studies to product reviews to lifestyle hacks, this show brings you the best information from the best experts so you can make more confident decisions for you and your family. Learn more at www.greenathome.ca.

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93: Taking Pause: A Note from Emma

Jul 18 2022 6 mins  
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 Gr

92: PFAS in Period Undies & Pesticides in Tampons

Jul 11 2022 19 mins  
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 s

91: What to Detox in Your Bedroom

Jul 04 2022 27 mins  
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:E

90: Natural Pest Management Tips

Jun 27 2022 25 mins  
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 the

89: How I Cloth Diapered Both My Kids

Jun 20 2022 27 mins  
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 thing

88: When Kids Push Back on Your Low-Tox Values

Jun 13 2022 38 mins  
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

87: Are Gas Stoves Toxic & What to Use Instead

Jun 06 2022 15 mins  
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 ou

86: How to Choose a Non-Toxic Sunscreen

May 30 2022 25 mins  
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-sunsc

85: Ethical Plastic-Free Products with Courtney Stewart

May 23 2022 35 mins  
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 glob

84: Should You Avoid Polyester Fabrics?

May 16 2022 11 mins  
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 add