Most women have never thought twice about what their period products are actually made of. Susan and Reshmi did, and built an entire business around changing that.

In this episode, I sit down with Susan and Reshmi, co-founders of OVO and 149tech, to discuss innovative approaches in women's health, focusing on clean, sustainable menstrual products and the importance of values-driven business practices. From founding 149 Technologies to launching OVO, they share what it took to build the infrastructure, sourcing relationships, and certifications behind a genuinely different period care product, and the hidden costs associated with certifications and challenges most consumers never see.

In this conversation, we cover:
↳ Susan and Reshmi's backgrounds and the journey to founding 149 Technologies
↳ Building the infrastructure behind women's health innovation
↳ The business model behind OVO and why period care needed a new approach
↳ The real challenges of sourcing, manufacturing, and navigating industry certifications
↳ The hidden costs behind compliance and what "certified" actually requires
↳ Why transparency and education are at the center of lasting cultural change in women's health

Getting to know the people and values behind the brands we bring into our homes changes everything. It's what turns a purchase into an intentional choice — and a label into something you can actually trust.

And if you want to go deeper, check out The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass, where Susan and Reshmi break down the hormone-disrupting chemicals hiding in conventional period care products, how to spot "clean" claims that still rely on these materials, and exactly what to look for instead. Their segment is one of 8 awareness-driven conversations with founders covering some of the highest-impact sources of microplastic exposure hiding in plain sight in your home, and it's completely free, on-demand, and available the moment you sign up.

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If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's own natural detox pathways. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.

This is exactly why I'm here: to help you find the everyday products in your home that may be quietly impacting your health, and to introduce you to the brands and founders I personally trust with my own family.

This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you, I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which in turn supports small businesses like OVO. Win, win, win!

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The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.

You're paying top dollar for clothing that may be costing your health too — and most of us never thought to ask what our clothes are actually made of until now.

Most conventional clothing, including the premium brands charging top dollar for it, is made from cheap synthetic petroleum-based plastic materials that shed microplastic particles onto your skin and into the air around you every single time you wear them, wash them, or simply move through your day. With infertility rates rising globally, researchers are increasingly pointing to daily microplastic and endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure as a contributing factor, and what we wear every single day is one of the most direct and continuous sources of that exposure. Pajamas included.

In this episode, I sit down with Meli, co-founder of Arms of Andes and Eco Aya — two plastic-free clothing brands built entirely without synthetic materials, rooted in a deep reverence for the earth and the people who live on it. Meli's story starts in Peru, shaped by a childhood rich in cultural values around nature and sustainability, and leads to two brands that prove clothing can perform beautifully without a single synthetic fiber.

In this conversation, we cover:
Meli's childhood and the cultural values that shaped everything she builds
Growing up in Peru and a deep-rooted reverence for the earth and its resources
What your clothing is actually made of, from production to your body
The personal health motivation: microplastic exposure, hormone disruption, and fertility
The journey of building two plastic-free clothing brands and the challenges behind it
Supply chain transparency and how to know if a brand is actually doing what it claims
How alpaca and pima cotton outperform synthetic materials in every way

Getting to know the people and values behind the brands we bring into our homes changes everything. It's what turns a purchase into an intentional choice — and a label into something you can actually trust.

And if you want to go deeper, check out The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass, free + on demand, where Meli breaks down the many names used for petroleum-based synthetic materials hiding in clothing labels, the multiple ways synthetic clothing exposes your body to microplastics while you wear it, and how to spot the tricky marketing claims that make synthetic clothing appear to be a cleaner choice.

Her segment is one of 8 awareness-driven conversations with founders covering some of the highest-impact sources of microplastic exposure hiding in plain sight in your home — and it's completely free, on-demand, and available the moment you sign up.

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If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's own natural detox pathways. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.

This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which in turn supports small businesses like Eco Aya and Arms of Andes. Win, win, win!

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The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.

You've been sleeping in microplastics...did you know that most conventional bedding has quietly replaced natural fibers with synthetic polyester blends, and the brand on the label doesn't always tell you that? Kat Dey, co-founder of ettitude, has spent years doing things differently, and in this conversation she shares exactly why.
ettitude was built on a simple but uncompromising belief: that what surrounds your body for 8 hours every night should be held to the highest possible standard — from the way materials are sourced and processed to the way every product is made. No shortcuts. No greenwashing. No tricky ingredient names designed to obscure what's actually in your bedding.
In this conversation, we cover:
↳ Kat's journey to co-founding a brand that refuses to compromise on what goes into your home
↳ The values, ethics, and non-negotiables at the foundation of ettitude
↳ How conventional bedding quietly replaced natural fibers with synthetic materials most consumers never notice
↳ What full material transparency actually looks like in practice
↳ Why the standard ettitude set for themselves is one the entire industry should be held to

And if you want to go deeper — Kat has a full segment in the Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass where she breaks down the health connection, the hormone-disrupting chemicals hiding in conventional bedding, and exactly what to look for when choosing safer alternatives for your family.
It's completely free, on-demand, and available the moment you sign up.

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If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's own natural detox pathways. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.

This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which in turn supports small businesses like ettitude. Win, win, win!

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The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.

You've been using the same shampoo, body wash, and face wash your whole life, trusting that if it's on the shelf, it must be safe. But what if the products you've been lathering onto your skin every single day contain chemicals that may be quietly working against your hormone health? Meet the woman who looked closer — and built something better.

In this episode, I sit down with Lindsey McCoy, co-founder of Plaine Products, a woman-owned small business with a story that started not in a lab or a boardroom but on the beaches of the Bahamas.

What Lindsey witnessed there changed everything — and what followed was years of work, challenge, and determination to create something that didn't yet exist. A personal care line with only clean, responsibly sourced ingredients, packaged completely without plastic. Not because it was easy. Because it was right.

In this conversation, we cover:
↳ Lindsey's journey from the Bahamas to co-founding Plaine Products
↳ What she witnessed that changed everything
↳ The real challenges behind building a truly clean, plastic-free personal care line
↳ What it takes to source ingredients responsibly without compromising on quality
↳ The difference between doing things right and doing things for the bottom line

If you want to go deeper, check out The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass, where Lindsey gets into full detail, breaking down:

↳ The hormone-disrupting chemicals hiding in conventional personal care products
↳ How microplastic exposure shows up in your everyday shower and face care routine
↳ How to spot greenwashing and misleading "clean" and "natural" claims
↳ What to actually look for when choosing safer alternatives for your family

It's completely free, on demand, and available the moment you sign up.

Sign up for the free Masterclass today, where you'll also find out which household items to consider swapping out first and how to find safer, healthier alternatives for your home.

If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's natural detox pathways. I'd love to help you figure it out. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.
Follow along my holistic low-tox living journey: @livelightlybyjessica | @thelivelightlypodcast

This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which supports small businesses like Plain Products. Win, win, win!

If you're wondering where to start in your own home, I work with moms one-on-one to create a personalized, low-tox swap plan for their specific home, family, and body's natural detox pathways. I'd love to help you figure it out. Send me an email with your top 3 concerns, and I'll send you a link to a free 20-minute discovery call.
Follow along my holistic low-tox living journey: @livelightlybyjessica | @thelivelightlypodcast

This episode contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you — I only recommend brands I personally trust and use in my own home. This helps support the free content you enjoy on The Live Lightly Podcast, which supports small businesses like Plaine Products. Win, win, win!

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related concerns.

You switched to reusable. You chose BPA-free. You thought you were done — but what if your baby bottle and reusable water bottles are still exposing your family to microplastics every single time they take a sip?
Microplastics have been found in human blood, lungs, and breast milk — and one of the most overlooked sources may be sitting on your kitchen counter right now.

In this episode, I sit down with Jen Moore, co-founder of Pura — the brand behind the world's first 100% plastic-free stainless steel water bottle and lunch containers — to talk about what's actually hiding inside most reusable bottles marketed as a healthy alternative to single-use plastic.

Jen shares her journey from frustrated mom to founder, the surprising challenges of building a truly plastic-free bottle from the inside out, and exactly what to look for — and what to avoid — when choosing bottles and containers for your family.

In this episode, we cover:
↳ What makes Pura different — and why it matters for your family's health
↳ Jen's journey from mom to co-founder of the first BPA FREE (and ALL other BP...plastic ingredients that can leach into microplastics) bottles
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If you've ever wondered whether your reusable water bottle is actually as safe as you think, join Jen inside: The Hidden Microplastics Inside Your Home Masterclass FREE+On-Demand
Where Jen reveals:
↳ Why BPA-free doesn't mean microplastic-free
↳ The hidden plastic components most reusable bottles still contain
↳ How to read past misleading labels and greenwashed marketing

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The information shared in this episode is for educational and awareness purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for health-related concerns.

What happens when microplastics become part of the air we breathe every day? From the air in our homes to the air outside, microplastics are becoming impossible to avoid, and may be impacting our lungs, hormones, and long-term health in ways we’re only beginning to understand. But what does breathing in plastic particles mean for our health—and why are experts calling this a growing human health crisis?

In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I sit down with Aidan Charron from the Earth Day Organization to unpack one of the most urgent environmental issues of our time: plastic pollution, specifically how microplastics are in the air we are breathing every day, and the fight for global accountability.

Aidan shares how plastic pollution impacts human health, air quality, environmental justice, and low-income communities, while also exposing the hidden economic and health costs tied to plastic production and disposal. We discuss why plastic pollution is far more than a waste issue—and why it should be viewed as a growing public health emergency connected to toxic chemical exposure and microplastics.

This conversation also explores the power of consumer awareness, community advocacy, and sustainable living choices in creating meaningful systemic change. You’ll walk away with practical tips to reduce plastic use in your everyday life while feeling more informed, empowered, and hopeful about the future.

If you care about low-tox living, microplastics, environmental health, sustainability, healthier homes, and protecting future generations, this episode is a must-listen.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• What the Global Plastics Treaty is and why it matters
• How plastic pollution impacts human health and air quality
• The connection between plastics, toxic chemicals, and public health
• Environmental justice and how plastic disproportionately affects vulnerable communities
• The hidden economic costs of plastic pollution
• Why plastic is more than a recycling or waste issue
• Practical ways to reduce plastic use in everyday life
• How consumer choices and advocacy can drive systemic change
• Finding hope and empowerment in sustainability efforts

Perfect For Listeners Interested In:

• microplastics and human health
• low-tox living
• sustainable living
• environmental health
• plastic pollution solutions
• healthier homes
• environmental justice
• reducing plastic exposure

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Every share, review, and comment makes a difference and helps make this show visible to more people!
I’m so grateful to have you on this journey toward a healthier, more sustainable life!
Your commitment to reducing plastic, toxins, and harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals makes a real difference for yourself, your loved ones, and our planet.

I appreciate you so much and hope you feel inspired and empowered to live lightly—in body, mind, and spirit!
Every small, sustainable shift you make for your health matters and creates a ripple effect for the planet. Together, we have the power to shift the tides in a positive direction—one conscious choice at a time. 💚🌍

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This is not intended to be medical advice. This podcast is for information purposes only. If you have questions regarding your health, please discuss them with your medical provider.

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In this episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I sit down with Drew Tozer—HVAC expert and author of Feel Good Homes—to talk all about how to make your home healthier, more energy-efficient, and more comfortable. We dive into the importance of indoor air quality, how heat pumps can improve your health, and why combustion systems can pose serious safety risks to your living space.

This episode offers actionable tips on how to create a more comfortable, efficient, and health-focused living space. Drew breaks down the essentials of proper HVAC sizing, how to monitor your home’s air quality, and how humidity control plays a huge role in creating a space that truly supports your well-being. He also introduces his signature HAVEN Method—a practical, homeowner-friendly framework for improving the comfort of your home.

We also get into how to choose the right HVAC contractor, and why investing in the right systems and strategies can dramatically improve your home’s health and your quality of life.

Grab your FREE copy of Drew's book, Feel Good Homes!

Want to detox your home without the overwhelming feeling of sifting through greenwashing? Download my free Home Detox & Sustainable Living Wellness Guide to easily find products that are safe, toxin-free swaps for everyday household products—without falling for misleading marketing and greenwashing. This guide cuts through the confusing marketing noise and highlights products made by small, family-owned businesses that truly care about your health and the planet. No more wasting time and money on brands that claim to be "green" and put profit over people. Make the switch to products created with integrity, sustainability, and your family's health in mind.

Help Spread the Movement with the Power of 10! 🌍✨
Here’s how you can make an impact:
🌍 Once you receive your first email with a link to the guide, I’d love for you to share it with 10 loved ones who would benefit from these resources. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change for our planet!
✅ Share this episode with 10 people you care about—it starts with a conversation!
⭐ Leave up to a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help more people discover this message, and inspire me to keep doing what I'm doing :)
📺 Subscribe, like, and comment on YouTube—your engagement helps amplify this mission!

Every share, review, and comment makes a difference and helps make this show visible to more people!
I’m so grateful to have you on this journey toward a healthier, more sustainable life!
Your commitment to reducing plastic, toxins, and harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals makes a real difference for yourself, your loved ones, and our planet.
I appreciate you so much and hope you feel inspired and empowered to live lightly—in body, mind, and spirit!
Every small, sustainable shift you make matters and creates a ripple effect for the planet. Together, we have the power to shift the tides in a positive direction—one conscious choice at a time. 💚🌍

Join me on Instagram so we can continue learning and growing together✨
@livelightlybyjessica
@thelivelightlypodcast

TAKEAWAYS:

• Drew Tozer emphasizes the importance of indoor air quality in homes.
• Why heat pumps are more efficient and safer than traditional combustion systems.
• Particulate matter from cooking can significantly affect indoor air quality.
• Properly sized HVAC systems can improve comfort and reduce energy costs.
• Humidity control is crucial for preventing mold growth in homes.
• Investing in a heat pump can lead to long-term savings and health benefits.
• Homeowners should prioritize finding reliable HVAC contractors for installations.