134: Creating a Non-Toxic Home with Sophia Ruan Gushée of Ruan Living

This week I’m talking with nontoxic lifestyle expert and author Sophia Ruan Gushée about the common toxins that show up in our homes. As holistic interior designers, this is an important topic we’re becoming increasingly aware of and needing to share with our clients, who often look to us for information and resources. Educating ourselves on the most common toxins will help us create a safe, clean, and peaceful space for our clients (and ourselves). In this episode, Sophia shares how she came to learn about these toxins, what led her to write her book, A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures, and the first steps we can take to create healthier homes and living spaces now.Sophia led a special workshop for Design Coven Pro members to dive deeper into what we can do for our clients, and the replay is available now to all Pro members. To join our community and watch the replay, visit thedesigncoven.com/join. About SophiaSophia Ruan Gushée is a nontoxic lifestyle expert. Sophia is the author of A to Z of D-Toxing: The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Our Toxic Exposures and several detox workbooks. Praised by experts in both medical and wellness fields for her practical approach to avoiding toxins and cultivating a healthier home environment, Sophia served on the Brown University School of Public Health Advisory Council and Well+Good Council. She has been featured in the most popular media outlets such as Health, Elle, W Magazine, Fast Company, the Dr. Oz Show, and more. Sophia has helped thousands of people enjoy healthier lives by simplifying nontoxic living, while protecting your joy and ease of modern life. She is the founder of Ruan Living, a wellness platform that empowers others to improve their health by mindfully reducing their exposures to hidden toxins like heavy metals, EMFs, and chemicals in their everyday lives.A graduate of Brown University and Columbia Business School, Sophia lives in New York City with her busy family and three daughters. Her passion for empowering others to enjoy nontoxic living began with the birth of her first daughter in 2007, and everything she creates is a love letter to her children and the hope for a healthier, more mindful world.Featured in this episodeFeatured deck: Radiant Crystal CardsConnect with SophiaWebsiteInstagramPodcastYouTubeAre you an interior designer or are you interested in Holistic Interior Design? Check out my membership program, the Design Coven! This program is a real-world industry mentorship for Holistic Interior Designers that has everything you won't find in traditional design school curriculum. You'll learn from practicing interior designers working on real life projects, and get access to cutting edge vendors, suppliers, furniture makers, textile designers, and design resources that I've curated over my 17 years of design experience. As a member, you'll have the opportunity to build valuable relationships of your own. Learn more.Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design ServicesInterior Design ResourcesHouzz (Affiliate Link)