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In this episode, Emily and Natasha talk about the overwhelm that can come with trying to live a less-toxic lifestyle and why they believe small, manageable changes matter most. They discuss how many products and ingredients kids and tweens are exposed to today, simple swaps they’ve made in their own homes, and the mindset shift that helps make healthier choices feel less intimidating. The episode also covers safer options for food storage, water, floss, sunscreen, and cooking without aluminum foil. Links:  Glass straw: https://amzn.to/4u6ieRs Glass Tupperware: https://amzn.to/4vgqdMQ Branch Basics Concentrate: https://go.shopmy.us/p-43307148 Aqua Tru - RO: https://aquatruwater.com/?oid2=50&affid2=2541 Electroyltes: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4484276 Lezat Leggings: https://go.shopmy.us/p-58694218 Candle: https://go.shopmy.us/p-53708007 (USE CODE DRORGANICMOMMY)  1:00 – The straw that helps you avoid wrinkles2:00 – Solara sunscreen3:30 – Got a question: “Toxins are overwhelming. How do you do it all?”4:50 – Girls today are putting 120 different ingredients on their bodies every day / tweens collecting products at younger ages6:30 – Glass Tupperware9:10 – Mountain Valley water and water choices12:00 – Avoiding PFAS and slowly making switches in your home14:00 – Floss and what to look for18:00 – Cooking without aluminum foil

Natasha opens up about being pregnant at 44 and the conversations women are often afraid to have out loud. From fertility, blood-work, and her Epstein-Barr to preparing for a fifth C-section, this episode dives into the realities of pregnancy over 40 with honesty, humor, and zero perfection. Natasha and Emily also discuss men’s fertility, supplements that have helped during pregnancy, awkward pregnancy symptoms no one talks about enough, and the criticism women still face for becoming moms later in life. Plus, the unexpected story of visiting a psychic while trying to conceive. Timecodes: 1:00 — Millennial Must Have of the Week 8:29 — True Botanicals glass lip oil 9:46 — Details of Natasha’s pregnancy and whether she conceived naturally 10:00 — How clearing her Epstein-Barr and improving her bloodwork helped 11:22 — Underwear for men and why that is important for fertility 16:00 — What happened when Natasha and Emily went to see a psychic about pregnancy 18:00 — This is going to be Natasha’s 5th C-section and details about that 20:00 — What supplements are helping during pregnancy 21:00 — Open conversations about poop 26:00 — Pregnant-over-40 celebrities and people giving them a hard time Links: -Suri ToothBrush https://go.shopmy.us/p-56577705 -Slate Flosser https://rstr.co/slateflosser/351 -Men’s underwear https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5122447 -Wenatal Magnesium wenatal.com/drorganicmommy -Emeterm Bracelets https://amzn.to/3PL2JjI

This week’s episode is a mix of pregnancy updates, parenting conversations, and a few honest rants. Natasha joins while very nauseous and shares what is actually helping her get through this pregnancy, including the bracelet she swears by and the foods she can currently tolerate. Emily and Natasha also dive into the judgment culture surrounding motherhood and social media, from the backlash around organic groceries to strangers having strong opinions about children they do not even know. They also explain why they choose not to publicly bash brands and instead focus on supporting companies they genuinely love. Plus, a few current millennial must-haves to kick things off. Brush - https://amzn.to/4cXcQed Sleeping Bag - https://go.shopmy.us/p-56393294 Notes: 1:50 – Millennial Must Haves Snow brush recommendation Non-toxic sleeping bag favorite 4:00 – Emily’s rant about losing followers when Natasha shares organic groceries Why do people call organic groceries “over the top,” but have no problem following influencers unboxing Hermès bags? The double standard around spending money on organic versus luxury items 6:00 – Natasha’s rant about people having strong opinions about your child when they do not actually know your child Parenting judgments from outsiders Why every child is different and parenting is not one-size-fits-all 8:30 – When did moms become so judgmental? Social media and comparison culture Feeling pressure to parent perfectly Why moms need to give each other more grace 10:00 – Why we don’t bash brands Focusing on supporting brands we genuinely love Why publicly tearing companies down is not our style Choosing to amplify businesses that are trying to do better 13:00 – Natasha’s nausea bracelet is saving her pregnancy right now What’s helping her get through the nausea Small things making a big difference during pregnancy 16:00 – What Natasha is eating during pregnancy Current cravings and safe foods What she can actually tolerate right now while feeling sick

This episode covers a mix of personal updates and practical parenting strategies. Natasha shares her pregnancy news and how she approached telling her kids, followed by a thoughtful conversation about what it looks like to introduce a new baby to tweens and teens. The episode then shifts into a deep dive on allowance…when to start, how much to give, and how to use it as a tool to teach kids about saving, spending, and giving. We also break down why chores and responsibilities aren’t tied to payment, and how to build long-term financial habits without starting too early. Links: Kora Organic - https://go.shopmy.us/p-53092243 Illia Lip Sparkle - https://go.shopmy.us/p-55488891 Responsibilities by age:  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a51491eb078698212f7b1e0/t/67c5ba65630b751a0c3b7f3a/1741011558483/DOM+-+Fostering+Responsibility.pdf Timecodes: 0:35 – Millennial Finds of the Week 2:00 – Natasha’s pregnancy 4:30 – How Natasha told her kids about her pregnancy 6:30 – Tweens and teens having baby siblings 7:30 – All about allowance: answering your questions 10:30 – Teaching kids to save money or give to charitable donations 11:00 – How much is appropriate to give? 13:30 – Why I don’t pay for responsibilities or chores 15:00 – When to start allowance 17:00 – Why you don’t want to start giving allowance too soon

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 0:30 - What are the top five things people are exposed to in daily life that contribute most to microplastics? 1:34 - Plastics in our clothing 3:34 - Where to start with clothing if you feel overwhelmed 8:34 - Hidden sources of microplastics 9:34 - What it really means when companies say “dishwasher safe” 12:34 - What can people do to reduce plastic consumption? Does kimchi actually help? 15:34 - How drying your clothes could be impacting your plastic exposure 17:34 - The return on investment when not buying plastic 20:34 - Problems with plasmapheresis 22:34 - What is the biggest exposure source? 23:34 - What is the most important kitchen swap? 24:04 - One habit you would change immediately and the best first step for families Links 18:34 - Podcast on plastics in restaurants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhHMg-w9QcQ 19:34 - Glass lined coffee mug - https://wyldr.com/product/duun-tumblers/?attribute_pa_color=coal

Microplastics are no longer a future concern, they are already inside our bodies. In this episode, Dr. Kari Nadeau breaks down what microplastics actually are, how they are impacting our health, and why children may be more vulnerable than adults. We discuss her groundbreaking research, the biggest everyday sources of exposure, and what happens when you try to reduce plastic in your life. This is a clear, science-backed look at what every family should understand about plastic today. Notes:  1:00 - What do people need to know about how plastic is impacting them?2:00 - What exactly are microplastics?3:50 - What are the health concerns with plastic?6:40 - Are we overestimating the impact of plastic in our bodies?8:30 - Kari’s massive plastics study11:20 - Is silicone safe?14:50 - How long it takes to decrease the plastic levels in your blood16:00 - Are children and babies more vulnerable than adults?18:00 - How are microplastics impacting puberty and why puberty may be happening earlier

In this episode we sit down with the founder of Simpli, Sarela Herrada, to talk about what is really happening behind our food system and why so many labels are misleading. She shares the moment she realized the system was broken and what she learned firsthand from working with farmers. We break down what regenerative farming actually means and why organic alone may not be enough anymore. We also talk about how much trust we should place in food labels today and how consumers can use their buying power to create real change. The conversation covers the biggest myths around clean food, common pantry mistakes, and the one food she always buys organic. She also shares what she would never feed her own kids and the one simple change every mom can make today to improve her family’s health. Notes1:30 when she realized the food system was broken5:30 What she learned from working with farmers6:30 How do you explain regenerative farming10:30 is organic label not enough anymore12:01 do you trust what is on the food labels today14:00 use your buying power to make a difference16:20 What is the biggest lie consumers are being told about clean food17:30 one food you would always buy organic19:50 What is the biggest pantry mistake moms make23:00 one thing you would never feed your kids28:00 If every mom listening could change just one thing today to improve their family health what would it be Links: Shop: https://eatsimpli.com/collections/beans-legumes Recipes: https://eatsimpli.com/pages/blog

This week’s episode dives into the hidden role plastics play in our food, especially when eating out. With most meals now prepared outside the home, we explore what that means for our daily exposure and why this topic is often overlooked in culinary training. We also get a look into her personal kitchen habits, the ingredients she swears by, and what she avoids completely. From restaurant oils to easy healthy meals, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways for anyone looking to reduce their toxic load. Plastics in Restaurants 1:28 – Why is this so important, and what are we missing about plastic in our food?5:00 – What is not taught in culinary school about the dangers of plastic7:00 – Almost 60% of meals are eaten outside the home, meaning more than half of what we eat is prepared elsewhere. What does that mean for our plastic exposure?11:30 – Her background and how she got into this work15:30 – What is the first place you would remove plastic in a home kitchen?18:00 – Her most underrated ingredient19:00 – What is one thing she would never feed her son?23:00 – Her easiest, go-to healthy meal25:00 – A look at what oils are being used in even the best restaurants32:00 – If someone walks into your restaurant and leaves feeling different, what do you hope they feel?

This week we’re talking all about tantrums and what’s really going on beneath them. We start with a few life updates including making our own cream-top coffee at home (and the cups we love from Elk & Friends) and Emily’s latest obsession with Dubai chocolate. Then we dive into a real-life parenting moment when Natasha helped a friend navigate her four-year-old’s meltdown and what it revealed about how kids process big emotions. From there, we break down practical ways to prevent tantrums before they start including preparing the night before, recognizing that different kids need different approaches, and how to handle older kids who may show their frustration through defiance. We also talk about the surprising lessons these moments teach us about ourselves as parents, the importance of modeling how to calm our own bodies, and how the environment in a child’s bedroom can actually influence behavior and emotional regulation. Links: Dubai chocolates - https://amzn.to/4lzsQ8Q Irish soda bread  - https://www.wowbakesla.com/shop/8o9q3co15z1lo26fgizex9vyg0yurd 1:00- Making our own cream top coffee and elk and friends cups  1:30 - Emily enjoying dubai chocolates  3:00- 4 year old tantrum and how Natasha walked her friend thru her daughters tantrums  7:00 - Preparing the night before to prevent tantrums  13:00- Different kids - different approaches  16:00 - Helping older kids who are defiant  17:00- What we learned about ourselves in these teaching moments with our kids  18:00- Modeling ways to calm our bodies  22:00 - setting up the kids room to help prevent tantrums  23:00- How a kids bedroom impacts their behavior

In this quick episode, we’re recapping our time at Expo West, the biggest natural products show of the year. While we always remind people that packaged foods shouldn’t make up the bulk of your diet, Expo is a fascinating window into where the food industry is heading. We share the biggest trends we noticed across the show floor, including the continued explosion of protein-packed snacks. We talk about some of the protein granolas that caught our attention, the growing category of creative hot sauces, and a few dips that we couldn’t stop going back for. We also highlight some standout products like pistachio butter, a crunchy new quinoa snack, and even some interesting innovations in maple syrup. It’s a quick tour through the booths, flavors, and trends that had everyone talking at Expo West. 0:44- Not encouraging people to eat packaged food  1:15 - Trends at Expo West  2:25 - Protein Granola  3:25- Hot Sauces  3:30 - Dips we loved  4:40 - Pistachio Butter  5:30 - Quinoa Wow  6:30 - Maple Syrup

Peptides with Dr. Vodjani (And the Truth About Collagen, Estrogen, Mold and More) — PART 2 In Part 2, Dr. Vodjani breaks down the rising popularity of peptides: what they are, who they’re for, and why they’re not a cure-all. We also cover hair growth, collagen, colostrum, hormone imbalances (including stubborn high estrogen), mold and mycotoxin testing, and when to consider nutrient and gut health testing for kids. This episode is a practical deep dive into what’s hype versus what’s actually helpful in functional medicine. Topics covered: Peptides in Functional Medicine
 What are peptides, and how are they being used in functional medicine today? Before Starting Peptides
 What should people understand before beginning peptide therapy? The “Cure-All” Hype
 Are peptides being overpromoted as a magic solution? Peptides for Weight Loss & Skin
 The truth about peptides for weight loss, wrinkles, and skin concerns. Peptides & Skin Tissue Repair
 How peptides may support tissue healing and skin integrity. Over-the-Counter Skincare with Peptides 
Do topical peptide products actually work? Hair Growth
 What truly works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to hair growth? Collagen Powders
 Dr. Vodjani’s take on collagen supplementation. Colostrum Is colostrum worth the hype? Who might benefit? High Estrogen Despite a “Healthy” Lifestyle
 If someone lives an 80/20 healthy lifestyle but still has high estrogen, what could be contributing? Mold & Mycotoxins
 Are blood tests for mycotoxins reliable? What should people know about mold exposure? Testing Kids’ Nutrient Levels & Gut Health
 What are the best ages to test children for nutrient deficiencies and gut imbalances?

In Part One with Dr. Vojdani, Natasha shares her personal experience with Epstein-Barr Virus and the symptoms that led her to seek answers. Dr. Vojdani explains what EBV is, how to properly test for it, and why many conventional approaches miss reactivation. We discuss immune triggers, ferritin levels, environmental toxins like PFAS, and why EBV seems more reactive in recent years. The conversation also covers Thymosin Alpha 1, peptides, sourcing concerns, breastfeeding safety, and how EBV can impact both adults and children. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding EBV from both a personal and clinical lens. Notes: 1:00 – Natasha shares her experience with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). 2:50 – What is Epstein-Barr Virus? 6:00 – How do you properly test for EBV, and what are the issues with how most doctors are currently testing for it? 7:45 – Explaining the Thymosin Alpha 1 shot. 8:30 – Natasha shares some of the symptoms she was experiencing. 10:00 – Dr. Vojdani explains more about peptides and how they work. 13:00 – Concerns about peptides coming from China. 14:25 – Dr. Vojdani responds to the Medical Medium protocol for Epstein-Barr. 15:30 – Can EBV be treated safely while breastfeeding? 16:52 – Are peptides safe during breastfeeding? 17:30 – Conditions Dr. Vojdani sees triggered by EBV in his clinic. 18:00 – Why EBV cases have increased over the past five years. 20:00 – Does mycoplasma bacteria play a role in EBV or other chronic conditions? 21:00 – The impact of ferritin levels and whether low ferritin can contribute to reactivation. 22:00 – Questions about children recovering from Epstein-Barr Virus. 24:00 – PFAS and immune conditions.

In this episode, we dive into the “9-year-old sass” phase — what’s actually happening developmentally and how parents can respond without shaming, escalating, or losing connection. Around age nine, kids are stretching into independence. They’re testing tone, experimenting with power, and beginning to see the world (and you) through a more critical lens. Eye rolls, dramatic exaggerations, and talking back aren’t signs you’ve failed — they’re signs your child is growing. We talk about why regulating yourself first is the most important step before responding, and how to hold firm boundaries without falling into either permissiveness or shame. This isn’t about “gentle parenting” versus discipline — it’s about calm leadership Links: Immunity tea from Rowe Casa (Use Discount code DRORGANICMOMMY) https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/products/immunity-herbal-tea?sca_ref=10410646.exGF0cdNwZoXh1M0 Tallow Body Wash Discount code - DRORGANICMOMMY https://localrevival.co/products/tallow-honey-bodywash Pique Tea Vespers  http://piquelife.com/organicmommy  1:00 – Millennial Find of the Week3:29 – Sass and 9-year-olds4:00 – Understanding what’s going on at 9 years old4:50 – Regulating yourself before responding8:49 – What to do when they roll their eyes11:00 – Gentle parenting vs. holding boundaries13:00 – Not shaming them13:47 – How to deal with the talking back15:50 – How to deal with the overdramatic exaggerations17:00 – Natasha shares a story to explain how she handled it19:00 – How to respond to 9-year-old dramatics22:00 – Ways to create extra connection with your 9-year-olds

This week we cover everything from millennial identity and favorite finds to fragrance exposure and hormone health plus a big parenting deep dive. We answer listener questions on celery powder in bacon, navigating unkind or violent language picked up at school, and screen habits that actually support kids’ development. We also talk about Natasha's thoughts on shows like Bluey, why repetition is beneficial, why fast-forwarding is a no in our house, and why TV is often a better choice than iPads. A practical conversation about modern parenting, health, and raising thoughtful kids in a noisy world. Timecodes 1:00 – Are we actually millennials? We kick things off debating whether we technically qualify as millennials, Xennials, or something in between 2:00 – Millennial Find of the Week: Natasha’s pick is a body soap she’s loving right now & Emily’s pick is a scarf she’s wearing on repeat 4:00 – Fragrance + hormone disruption: Natasha jokes that she wants a button that says: “Ask me about how fragrances are endocrine disruptors.” 5:00 – Listener Q&A: celery powder + bacon 6:51 – Kids picking up violent or unkind language at school: A listener asks what to do when a preschooler comes home repeating violent phrases—or words like “stupid” and “idiot”—learned from other kids. 8:33 – Thoughts on Bluey: Our honest take on the show  10:00 – Why repeating the same episode is actually good: Why kids benefit from watching the same show over and over, and how repetition supports emotional regulation and learning. 11:25 – Why Natasha doesn’t allow fast-forwarding 14:15 – iPad vs TV Links: Local Revival Soap https://go.shopmy.us/p-41527922 Emily’s Scarf  - https://go.shopmy.us/p-41530295

In this episode, we talk about exhaustion by association. The mental load of parenting while constantly reassessing what we think we know. Natasha shares her experience navigating viral induced asthma, why new research has changed her approach to hygiene, and the surprising results of a microplastics study she is participating in. We discuss why reducing exposure matters, how behavior changes can actually move the needle, and why owning mistakes is part of good parenting and good health. Timecodes: 1:00 -Millennial find of the week and please excuse our tween humor 2:00 - Natasha shares what it has been like managing viral induced asthma and navigating illness as a parent 4:30 -Why Natasha may be switching from hand washing to Purell
A conversation on updated research around alcohol based sanitizers and what actually kills viruses 6:30 - Why rinsing with salt water matters and when she uses it 8:30 -Natasha shares a surprising personal update: Zero microplastics found in her system and what that means + discussion of ongoing research on microplastics nanoplastics PFAS and exposure reduction