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EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 34 MIN

Toxic Clothing: What Every Mom Should Know

from New View, New Life · host Cherilyn Shelly

▶️ Prefer YouTube? Tap here:⁠https://bit.ly/NewViewPodcastTube🎁 Free Resource for You:📘 Non-Toxic Swaps Checklist👉 https://bit.ly/nontoxswapsWould you like to read the blog article about this interview?📖 Read it here~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*New View New Life #9Toxic Clothing: What Every Mom Should KnowWe talk a lot about non-toxic food, but what about the clothes touching your skin every single day? In this episode, biochemist Lydia Dupree breaks down the hidden chemicals in your closet ~ from formaldehyde used for "wrinkle-resistant" fabrics to phthalates and PFAS linked to hormone disruption and fertility issues. Learn the truth about bamboo fabric (it's not what you think), which semi-synthetic fibers are actually safe, what percentage of spandex is okay in activewear, and the exact certifications (GOTS, Oeko-Tex, Bluesign) to look for on labels. If you've ever wondered whether your pajamas, workout clothes, or your kids' t-shirts could be affecting your family's health, this conversation gives you simple, non-overwhelming steps to shop smarter ~ without throwing out your whole closet.~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Lydia Dupree is a degreed biochemist who turned her research on environmental toxins toward the fashion industry. She now helps consumers and clothing brands identify safer, lower-toxin fabrics and is currently developing her own menswear line.Connect with Lydia Dupree:• Website: https://lydiadupree.com• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydia.dupree~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*📚 Mentioned in the Episode:• ✨ Lydia's Guide to Non-Toxic Clothing (use code NEWVIEW for free access): https://lydiadupree.gumroad.com/l/toxins-in-textiles• Cherilyn’s Non-Toxic Swaps Checklist: https://bit.ly/nontoxswaps~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*💡 Episode Highlights:Why the clothes touching your skin every day deserve the same scrutiny as the products you eat and use in your homeThe hidden chemicals found in clothing, including PFAS, BPA, dyes, and fabric treatments, and what we know about their potential health concernsWhy workout clothes and activewear deserve special consideration when you’re sweating in them regularlyHow to shop for lower-toxin clothing without throwing out your entire closet, including fabrics and certifications to look forSimple, practical ways to reduce your family’s exposure to unwanted chemicals in clothing and make more informed choices over time🎙️ Enjoy New View New Life? Follow our sister podcast — ⁠⁠New View New Life: The Summit Collection⁠⁠ — for curated summit interviews on natural wellness, inner balance, and intentional living.

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