More than Milestones
More than Milestones
Kaitlin Rickerd
37. Low-Tox Living Without the Overwhelm: Simple Swaps, Safer Cleaning and Real-Life Wellness Habits
40 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 10:00 am.
Introduction to Non-Toxic Living
Making Healthier Swaps Manageable
Navigating Conflicting Information
Identifying Harmful Ingredients
Understanding Disinfectants and Their Efficacy
The Science Behind Hypochlorous Acid
The Impact of Capitalism on Health Choices
Survivor Bias and Personal Responsibility
Empowering Self-Care and Detoxification
Practical Habits for Health
Building Balanced Meals
Meal Prep Made Easy
Simple Changes for Better Health
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Non-toxic living is everywhere right now, but for most moms it does not feel empowering. It feels overwhelming. In this episode of More Than Milestones, I am joined by wellness educator Samantha Gutierrez to break down what low-tox living actually looks like in real life and how to approach it without fear, perfection, or falling into endless research rabbit holes. We talk about how to make simple, high-impact swaps in your home, how to think critically about products and marketing, and h...