Ditch & Switch: Reducing Toxic Burden for Families | Rooted Remedy Podcast
In this Rooted Remedy episode, Kelly and Alicia share practical “ditch and switch” tips to reduce toxic burden for families. Learn how to spot hidden hormone disruptors, read labels confidently, and make simple, high-impact swaps for safer homes.
If you’re anything like me, there was a time when you thought you were “doing all the right things.”
You switched to organic strawberries. You started reading ingredient labels on cereal. You tried to buy the cleaner version when you could.
But then one day it hits you…
What about the stuff under the sink?
What about the lotion on your baby’s skin?
What about the candle burning in the living room every night?
That’s exactly what we dive into on my podcast, Rooted Remedy’s Episode: Ditch & Switch – Reducing Toxic Burden for Families on Spotify.
This episode is such a good, honest, mom-to-mom conversation about what it really means to reduce your family’s toxic burden without spiraling into fear or trying to overhaul your entire house overnight.
What “Ditch & Switch” Really Means
Reducing toxic burden is simply about lowering the amount of harmful chemicals your body has to process daily.
It’s not just about food. It’s:
Laundry detergent
Body wash and lotion
Deodorant and skincare
Candles and cleaning products
Many everyday items contain ingredients like fragrance, phthalates, and parabens (which can disrupt hormones, drive inflammation, and add stress to already taxed systems). For kids especially, that cumulative exposure matters.
Start With Labels
The most powerful first step? Learning to read labels.
Once you know what to look for, it becomes second nature. You spot red flags. You stop relying on marketing claims. You make informed choices instead of emotional ones.
And you don’t have to change everything at once.
High-Impact Swaps
In the episode, we break down simple, doable swaps.
For families:
Laundry detergent
Shampoo and body wash
Toothpaste
Hand soap
Groceries
For moms:
Deodorant
Skincare
Makeup
These small changes can significantly lower your overall toxic load.
The Power of DIY (Without Making It Complicated)
We also talk about DIY and I promise, this isn’t about turning your kitchen into a chemistry lab.
Sometimes it’s as simple as:
Making your own all-purpose cleaner
Swapping to vinegar and baking soda for certain jobs
Simplifying instead of adding more products
The goal isn’t aesthetic. It’s lowering your family’s exposure without adding more stress to your plate. Essential oils are my favorite way to keep my house smelling fresh without all the chemicals. Shop my favorites:
Where to Start (So You Don’t Spiral)
If you’re thinking, Okay but I have no idea what brands to trust, I’ve got you.
I’ve put together my favorite medicine cabinet swaps and clean beauty products on my ShopMy account. These are products I personally use and feel good about:
It makes ditch and switch feel manageable instead of overwhelming.
And if you want help on the food side of things; grocery guides, snack swaps, and label breakdowns. I share those regularly over on Instagram:
Because reducing toxic burden isn’t just about skincare. It’s also about what’s in the lunchbox.
Progress Over Perfection
Here’s what I really want you to hear:
You do not need to throw everything away tomorrow. This is not about guilt. It’s not about fear. It’s not about being “that crunchy mom.” It’s about being informed and making better choices as you can.
One product at a time.
One swap at a time.
One grocery trip at a time.
If this conversation is something you’ve been curious about, I’d love for you to listen to the full episode of Rooted Remedy’s “Ditch & Switch: Reducing Toxic Burden for Families” on Spotify or Apple Music.
Because protecting your family’s health doesn’t require perfection.
Just intention
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