We think about wellness decisions as what we eat, how much we exercise, whether we’re getting enough sleep, and how well we’re managing stress. But what about the other things we bring into our homes—the products, materials, and everyday items we may never think to consider through a wellness lens? In this episode, we’re looking at what surrounds us repeatedly and why some of those ordinary choices may deserve a closer look.

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Dear Mom or Mom-to-Be,

We make wellness decisions every day, but some of them may not look like wellness decisions at all.

I’ve learned that it’s easy for us to pay attention to what we eat and how we move while overlooking what we wear, sleep on, spray, wash with, and live around again and again.

This episode is about widening that lens.

Not so we become afraid of our homes, but so we can notice what has become so normal that we no longer think to question it.

Because when we pay attention to repetition—what touches us, surrounds us, and becomes part of our routines—we can begin making more intentional choices for ourselves and our families.

Xoxo, Cynthia

You do not have to change everything. Start by noticing what repeats.

Awareness helps us see what deserves our attention. Guidance helps us know what to do next. And that is where real transformation can begin.

Motherhood, Mood, and a Healthier Home — is my short, self-paced mini-course designed to help you identify where to begin, recognize everyday exposures inside your home that may be worth a closer look, and take one simple step toward creating a healthier home without overwhelm.

You’ve prepared for your baby—but have you thought about the home you’re bringing your baby into?

Whether your due date is getting close or your newborn is already home, there may be everyday things around you that you simply haven’t thought to notice. In this episode of Start Living Sustainable, we’re stepping beyond the nursery and looking at your home—and you, Mama—a little differently.

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Bringing your baby home changes the way you see almost everything.

Suddenly, the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom—even products you’ve used for years without giving them much thought—become part of the environment surrounding this little person you love so much.

But I don’t want that realization to overwhelm you.

I want to help you notice differently.

In this episode, we’re opening the nursery door and looking at the rest of your home. We’ll talk about some of the everyday exposures you may not have considered before your baby arrived—and why this conversation isn’t only about your newborn.

Mama, you’re part of this environment too.

This isn’t about creating a perfect home or suddenly replacing everything you own. It’s about becoming more aware, asking better questions, and beginning to recognize where a few informed choices may matter.

Xoxo, Cynthia

And while you’re thinking about your baby and the home you’re creating around your family, I don’t want you to forget about you.

My newly released Three-Day Mood Reset for Moms: Motherhood, Mood, and a Healthier Home is a simple, self-paced next step to help you begin connecting your everyday home environment with how you may be feeling.

Three days. Simple actions. A clearer place to begin.

Grab your Three-Day Mood Reset for Moms here →

If you missed Episode 187, How to Create a Healthier Nursery for Your Baby, go back and listen.

We stepped inside the nursery and looked beyond how beautiful it is to some of the things you may not be seeing—and three simple ways to begin making more informed choices for your baby.

What if something you use, wear, or bring into your home every day is creating an exposure you’ve never thought to question?

Next week, we’re widening the lens. We’ll look at some surprising ways our everyday choices can become part of the environment around us, what research is revealing about potential effects, and why knowing more can help you ask better questions and make more informed choices for yourself and your family.

Mama, you don’t have to figure everything out today.

Learn what you can. Ask questions. Pray for wisdom. And then make the best decision you can with what you know today.

I’ll meet you back here next week.

Creating a healthier nursery doesn’t have to become another overwhelming part of this season of motherhood. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival or already holding your newborn, there may be more to that beautiful space than what meets the eye.

In this episode of Start Living Sustainable, come into the nursery with Cynthia Harvey, Healthy Home & Lifestyle Strategist and Textile Science Professional, as she shows you what you may not be seeing yet—and three simple ways to make more informed choices.

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Hey Lady,

Whether you’re a mom-to-be setting up the nursery or a new mom already holding your baby, you want the space surrounding your little one to support their health and well-being.

But what should you actually pay attention to?

In this episode, we’re looking beyond the beautiful nursery to the materials and everyday products that become part of your baby’s environment. You’ll discover three simple ways to think about what deserves your attention—without fear, guilt, or feeling like you have to replace everything.

Your simple next step: Walk into the nursery and identify the three things your baby will have the most repeated contact with. Don’t research the whole room. Just notice those three.

“The wise woman builds her house.” — Proverbs 14:1

Mama, while you’re thinking about the environment you’re creating for your baby, you matter too.

My newly released Three-Day Mood Reset for Moms — (Motherhood, Mood, and a Healthier Home) is your simple next step for beginning to connect your everyday home environment with how you feel.

Three short days. Simple actions. One clearer place to begin.

Grab your Three-Day Mood Reset for Moms now → HERE

1. PFAS and Human Health — National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Explore the research: https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/pfc

2. Flame Retardants Used in Flexible Polyurethane Foam — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Read the EPA resource: https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/flame-retardants-used-flexible-polyurethane-foam

3. Flame Retardants in Polyurethane Foam Collected from Baby Products — Stapleton et al. (2011) Read the published study: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es2007462

4. Microplastic Release from Polypropylene Feeding Bottles — Li et al. (2020), Nature Food Read the published study: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-020-00171-y

Next week, we’re opening the nursery door and looking at the rest of the home—because your baby’s environment doesn’t stop at the nursery.

And neither does Mom’s well-being.

Discern. Decide. And let’s walk it out.