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Aug 6
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346: How to Protect Your Family from Eve...

KELLY LEVEQUE
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Lindsay Dahl is a powerhouse activist, mom, and social impact leader who’s spent her career getting toxic chemicals out of our homes and off store shelves. In this episode, Lindsay breaks down exactly where harmful toxins are hiding, what laws have changed because of advocacy, and how you can make cleaner choices without breaking the bank. We talk about greenwashing, hormone disruptors like BPA and phthalates, and what to prioritize when trying to reduce your toxic load. Whether you’re a parent, policymaker, or just someone trying to make better decisions at the store, Lindsay’s insights from decades of work in advocacy and brands like Beautycounter and Ritual will empower you to take action.

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Topics Discussed:

→ What toxic chemicals are hiding in your home?

→ How can you lower your toxic load affordably?

→ Which products are the worst for hormone disruption?

→ How do you make your home safer for kids and babies?

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Timestamps: 

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction 

→ 00:01:49 - Environmental health basics

→ 00:04:07 - Toxins in your home

→ 00:06:24 - Chemical history 101

→ 00:09:39 - Key policy wins

→ 00:11:47 - Clean brand advice

→ 00:17:30 - Detox your home

→ 00:21:59 - Call your rep

→ 00:24:18 - Greenwashing + BPAs

→ 00:29:41 - Budget-friendly swaps

→ 00:32:02 - Lower your toxic load

→ 00:35:04 - Should you test?

→ 00:37:28 - Lead laws + future

→ 00:40:02 - 3rd party labels

→ 00:43:01 - Health effects

→ 00:47:01 - Baby + toddler safety

→ 00:50:01 - Clean your floors

→ 00:52:36 - Water + air filters

→ 00:55:39 - How to get involved

Show Links:

SaferStates.org

Check Out Lindsay: 

→ Website: https://lindsaydahl.com/ 

→ Instagram: @lindsay_dahl

→ Book: Cleaning House

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