How Plastic Is Affecting Your Body and Your Kids with Dr. Kari Nadeau (Part 2) from When Millennials Become Moms

How Plastic Is Affecting Your Body and Your Kids with Dr. Kari Nadeau (Part 2)

23 minutes Posted Apr 28, 2026 at 7:01 am.

What are the top five things people are exposed to in daily life that contribute most to microplastics?

Plastics in our clothing

Where to start with clothing if you feel overwhelmed

Hidden sources of microplastics

What it really means when companies say “dishwasher safe”

What can people do to reduce plastic consumption? Does kimchi actually help?

How drying your clothes could be impacting your plastic exposure

The return on investment when not buying plastic

Problems with plasmapheresis

What is the biggest exposure source?

What is the most important kitchen swap?

One habit you would change immediately and the best first step for families

Podcast on plastics in restaurants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhHMg-w9QcQ

Glass lined coffee mug - https://wyldr.com/product/duun-tumblers/?attribute_pa_color=coal

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In Part 2, Dr. Kari Nadeau breaks down the biggest everyday sources of

microplastic exposure, including clothing, kitchen habits, and hidden

household contributors most people overlook. She shares where to start

if you feel overwhelmed, what actually makes a difference, and the

simple swaps and habits that can help reduce exposure for your family

right away.

Listen to part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbhqL7MYCSk

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