Microplastics in Everyday Products: What's Really Hiding in Your Home with Jessica Franklin Ep. 142

From New Mom Talk: A Resource for Pregnant, Expecting Moms & New Moms & Pregnancy · 21:50

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This episode is brought to you by Outsource It Babe, your virtual bestie for your mental load! We help busy moms take things off their plates, from everyday to-dos to holiday meal prep and gift-giving. Because you don’t have to do it all yourself, mama! Learn more at outsourceitbabe.com.Microplastics have become one of those topics that feels impossible to avoid once you start paying attention — but where are they actually coming from, and how worried should we really be? Today we're sitting down with Jessica Franklin, a mom, holistic health coach, and host of The Live Lightly Podcast, who spent over a decade going down rabbit holes about the safety of the products most of us have trusted our entire lives, only to discover that some of the highest sources of microplastic and hormone-disrupting chemical exposure may be hiding in plain sight inside our own homes. She's here today to help us figure out what to do about it — without the overwhelm.What You'll LearnIn this episode, Jessica breaks down what microplastics actually are and why they've become such a widespread concern. We talk through some of the most surprising places microplastics show up in and around the home, well beyond the obvious culprits like plastic packaging and water bottles. Jessica also explains how microplastics make their way into our food, water, and even household dust — often through channels most people never think to question. We dig into the "eco-friendly," "natural," and "biodegradable" labels so many of us rely on when shopping, and whether those claims actually hold up when it comes to microplastic pollution. Finally, Jessica shares practical, realistic changes families can make at home to reduce their exposure — without needing to overhaul their entire lifestyle or give up modern convenience.Connect with Jessica FranklinFree On-Demand Masterclass: Most people have no idea how many everyday household products may be contributing to hidden microplastic exposure inside the home. In this free masterclass, you'll learn how to understand where microplastics may be showing up in everyday products, spot misleading "safe" marketing claims, and learn which high-impact swaps are worth considering first. 👉 https://livelightly.myflodesk.com/microplasticmasterclassBook a free 20-minute discovery call to explore preparing your body for pregnancy.Podcast: The Live Lightly Podcast — https://livelightly.eco/ Instagram: @livelightlybyjessica microplastics, microplastics in the home, hidden microplastic exposure, hormone-disrupting chemicals, endocrine disruptors, plastic-free living, holistic health for moms, non-toxic home, clean living, natural home swaps, eco-friendly product claims, greenwashing, biodegradable products myth, household dust toxins, plastic pollution, detox home, healthy pregnancy prep, toxin-free parenting, sustainable living tips, new mom health, The Live Lightly Podcast, Jessica Franklin holistic health coachwww.NewMomTalk.comBuy Me A CoffeeIG: @NewMomTalk.PodcastYouTube: @[email protected] in being a guest? Shoot us an email!- best parenting podcast- best new mom podcast- best podcasts for new moms- best pregnancy podcast- best podcast for expecting moms- best podcast for moms- best podcast for postpartum- best prenatal podcast- best postnatal podcast- best podcast for postnatal moms- best podcast for pregnancy moms- new mom - expecting mom- first time mom

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