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Why I’m Pausing Thursday Raindrops (For Now)

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If you’ve been following the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast, you know that Tuesdays bring Tackle Toxicants episodes and Thursdays have been dedicated to Practical Nontoxic Living™ Raindrops—short, personal, behind-the-scenes reflections. In this special update, I’m sharing why Raindrops will be pausing for now—and how this shift will help me focus on bringing you even more valuable, practical content each week.

Why Pause Raindrops?

I'll be spending more time on other parts of the Ruan Living home detox ecosystem:

  • Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101, a special series to help you understand PFAS and reduce your lifetime exposures.

  • Focus on developing and improving the 40-Day Home Detox, my most transformative program.

  • Collaborate with experts and partners to bring you fresh insights and tools.

  • Create new ways to simplify nontoxic living for you—so you can make meaningful changes without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Ensure that every podcast episode you receive is high-quality, actionable, and worth your time.

This isn’t goodbye to Raindrops—it’s simply a pause.

What This Means for You

You’ll still get one brand-new episode every week—focused on Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101. These episodes are adapted from my live 4-Day Home Detox Challenge and designed to give you practical tools, awareness, and encouragement to detox your home and habits.

And Raindrops? They’ll return in the future—refreshed, intentional, and even more aligned with what you want to hear.

What’s Next: Season 2 – Forever Chemicals Detox 101

Season 2 is already underway! In Forever Chemicals Detox 101, I’ll share:

  • What forever chemicals (PFAS) are and why they matter

  • How they affect your health and your family’s well-being

  • Simple, practical swaps to reduce your exposure

If you haven’t already, start with Episode 128: Your Body Is Brilliant: Why Detoxing PFAS Matters.

Closing Thoughts

This pause is about making space to serve you better—through one focused, high-value episode each week, deeper programs like the 40-Day Home Detox, exciting collaborations, and fresh ways to make nontoxic living practical in your everyday life.

Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ community.

And don’t forget—join me every week for a new episode in Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101, designed to help you detox your home, your habits, and your health.

About Ruan Living

Ruan Living is a research-informed lifestyle platform dedicated to helping people engage more intentionally with their homes, habits, and everyday environments. Rooted in the philosophy of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Ruan Living offers educational guidance, tools, and experiences designed to bring clarity, simplicity, and thoughtful design to modern living.

Founded by Sophia Ruan Gushée, author of the bestselling book A to Z of D-Toxing.

Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding personal health concerns.

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