In this episode of Healthy Habits for a Healthier Home, Robin sits down with Mona Murahwa, founder of Cleaning Mama, to talk about burnout, big pivots, and the powerful connection between our home environment and our health.

Mona shares her journey from a demanding corporate career to creating small-batch, non-toxic cleaning products rooted in intention, quality, and care. Together, they unpack why reading ingredients matters, how toxic cleaning products can impact hormones and overall wellness, and why greenwashing makes it harder than ever for families to make truly healthy choices.

This conversation is an empowering reminder that it’s okay to pivot, simplify, and choose products—and careers—that support peace, health, and purpose.

1. Burnout can be a sacred nudge toward reevaluating purpose and priorities
2. Conventional cleaning products can negatively impact hormones and family health
3. Reading ingredients is essential for informed, empowered choices
4. “Fragrance” can mean very different things—natural vs. synthetic matters
5. Small-batch production supports quality, transparency, and trust
6. Greenwashing is widespread in the cleaning and wellness industry
7. Mindful product choices support long-term health outcomes
8. Multi-purpose cleaners reduce clutter, overwhelm, and cost

00:00 – Introduction to Mona and Her Journey

03:09 – Burnout and the Transition to Cleaning Products

05:59 – The Impact of Toxic Cleaning Products on Health

08:47 – Navigating Health and Wellness for Families

12:10 – Ingredients to Avoid in Cleaning Products

15:02 – Why Small-Batch Production Matters

17:48 – Greenwashing & Learning to Read Ingredients

20:58 – Natural Fragrances and Their Benefits

23:47 – Mindfulness in Cleaning & Wellness

26:39 – The Power of Multi-Purpose Products

29:48 – Non-Negotiables for Health & Business

32:53 – Final Thoughts & Resources

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If you’re a mom who has ever felt uneasy making medical decisions for your child… questioned whether you were truly given all the information… or felt pressure to comply instead of being empowered — this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I sit down with Nurse Nicole, a longtime acute care bedside nurse who courageously shares what most parents never get to hear from inside the hospital system. Nicole opens up about informed consent, bodily sovereignty, and why medical freedom is not about being “anti” anything — it’s about protecting your right to choose what is best for you and your child.

We talk about the real-world consequences of medical decisions made without full transparency, the emotional weight parents carry when advocating for their kids, and why trusting your intuition as a parent matters more than ever. Nicole also sheds light on the pressures inside healthcare and what parents deserve to know when navigating medical care for their families.

This episode is empowering, eye-opening, and a reminder that you are your child’s best advocate — and you don’t need permission to ask questions, pause, or say no.

1. Informed consent is foundational — it’s not political, it’s ethical healthcare
2. Bodily sovereignty matters for every person, regardless of beliefs
3. There is a very real stigma faced by unvaxed or partially unvaxed healthcare workers that often goes unseen
4. You can stand firm in your convictions and still lead with compassion
5. Grassroots advocacy is changing the conversation around medical freedom
6. Courage doesn’t always look loud — sometimes it’s simply refusing to back down

1. 00:00 Welcome & Episode Introduction
2. 02:10 Nicole’s Nursing Background & Hospital Experience
3. 06:45 Being an “Unvaxed” Nurse in the Healthcare System
4. 14:30 Informed Consent & Bodily Sovereignty Explained
5. 22:10 Religious Rights & Standing Firm in Conviction
6. 30:05 Discrimination in Healthcare & Why It Matters
7. 38:20 Grassroots Advocacy & Legislative Involvement
8. 45:50 Holding Compassion in a Broken System
9. 52:10 Final Thoughts & Encouragement

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In this heartfelt conversation, Robin sits down with Michelle to talk about what real healing actually looks like—especially in midlife. Together, they explore mindset, fear, food sensitivities, rest, and the power of small, intentional shifts. This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t linear, perfection isn’t required, and your story matters. If you’re navigating midlife changes and craving a more empowered, whole-body approach to wellness, this one is for you.

1. How fear and mindset can directly impact health
2. Why healing takes time (and why that’s okay)
3. Food sensitivities, experimentation, and listening to your body
4. The importance of rest, recovery, and slowing down
5. Whole-life nourishment beyond just food
6. Lifestyle medicine and holistic health practices
7. Community, accountability, and celebrating small wins
8. Finding balance and defining your non-negotiables

00:00 – Introduction & Journey to Health

07:55 – Overcoming Fear & Mindset Shifts

16:00 – The Importance of Healing & Rest

24:00 – Navigating Midlife & Hormonal Changes

30:00 – Food Sensitivities & Personal Experiments

33:08 – Mindset & Nutrition

35:54 – Building Community for Support & Healing

37:49 – Pillars of Whole-Life Nourishment

42:12 – Small Shifts for Big Changes

44:46 – Accountability & Commitment

49:02 – Integrating Lifestyle Medicine

52:00 – Balance & Life Non-Negotiables

1. Everybody’s story matters.
2. Fear can keep the body stuck in sickness.
3. Healing requires patience and compassion.
4. Mindset shifts are foundational to wellness.
5. Rest is not optional—it’s essential.
6. Good enough truly is better than perfect.
7. You get to choose what you eat and how you feel.
8. Self-care is not selfish.
9. Empower yourself to say “no.”
10. Your body is always communicating—listen and experiment.
11. Community support accelerates healing.
12. Small shifts create big, sustainable change.
13. Accountability deepens commitment.