Hidden Toxins in Your Home: Creating a Healthier Environment

What if some of the products you use every day are quietly affecting your health, your sleep, your energy, and even your children's well-being?Today, Mardi Winder talks with environmental health advocate Theresa Thomas to expose the hidden toxins that may be present in our homes and the simple steps families can take to reduce their exposure. Drawing on her own experience overcoming multiple chemical sensitivities, Theresa shares practical strategies that can help create healthier living environments for adults and children alike.This episode explores how common household products, fragrances, cleaning supplies, laundry products, paints, carpets, and other everyday items can contribute to environmental exposures that many people never think about. Theresa explains why creating a healthier home does not have to happen all at once and how small changes can make a meaningful difference over time.For individuals going through divorce or other major life transitions, this conversation offers an opportunity to consider how creating a fresh start can also involve fostering a healthier home environment. Whether you are moving into a new space, helping children adjust to change, or simply looking for ways to improve your family's wellbeing, Theresa provides practical suggestions that are both affordable and achievable.In This Episode• How chemical sensitivities can impact everyday life• Common sources of hidden toxins in the home• Why fragrances and scented products may affect health• The importance of creating a low-toxin sleep environment• Practical alternatives to conventional cleaning products• What to consider when purchasing furniture, paint, and household itemsAbout the Guest:Drawing on her own journey of overcoming Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, Theresa empowers mothers to uncover hidden toxins in their homes and yards, replacing harmful products with safe alternatives. She gives them strategies to reduce exposure to synthetic chemicals that weaken children’s immune systems, create behavioral issues, and cause constant health frustrations. The result is a healthy, happy, vibrant family life where kids return to their natural, cheerful, energetic selves.For Theresa’s gift: kidssleepsmart.comTo connect:Upcoming Book: From Toxic to Green: The New Parenting Guide for Maximum Family [email protected] last Monday of the month: Toxic Free Home Reset for Busy Mamas Toxic Free Home Reset for Busy Mamas Website: https://fromtoxictogreen.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-thomas-from-toxic-to-green/FB Profile: https://www.facebook.com/theresathomas.caFB Group - Going Green Together: www.facebook.com/groups/goinggreentogether/IG: https://instagram.com/from_toxic_to_greenAbout the HostMardi Winder is a Strategic Divorce Consultant and High-Conflict Divorce Coach who helps high-achieving individuals navigate divorce with clarity, confidence, and control. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in mediation, divorce coaching and conflict resolution, she supports clients in making smart decisions while reducing emotional and financial fallout, particularly in high-conflict, high-asset and complex divorces. Mardi is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and the Strategic Divorce Directory, LLC.For Mardi’s gift: The Resilience Building Blueprint: A 28-Day Journey To A Stronger You https://www.divorcecoach4women.com/rbbConnect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mardiwinderadams/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcecoach4women/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@divorcecoach4womenThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the PodcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave an Apple Podcast ReviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.