1243. 5 Hidden Toxins + Clean Swaps That Actually Work for Deodorant, Windex & More!

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 March 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Hey Heal Squad! Today we’re bringing you a special edition of Maria’s favorite segment: What Worked This Week. And joining Maria today is podcast host and lifestyle advisor Kate Middleton from Toxic Free with KB. Together they’re diving into questions about everyday products and how they can secretly be adding to our toxic load! Yikes! First, Kate shares her own health journey. She shares how her mold illness pushed her to start researching ingredients, testing products herself, and figuring out what actually can be her chronic illness feel loads better. And because of it, she’s now helping others make simple, realistic swaps that can make a true difference! From deodorant and laundry detergent to the water you shower in, Maria and Kate talk about how clean swaps are working for them time and time again, and the easy tools (like ingredient-checking apps) that will take the guesswork out of whether or not a product is actually clean. Don’t worry! This isn’t about throwing everything in your house away overnight. It’s about small upgrades, better versions, and simple habits that support your health and that actually work.We hope you enjoy this one, Heal Squad! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE: https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad More Recent Finds: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3873481 GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Kate on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kb.middleton/?hl=en Toxic Free with KB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toxicfree.kb/?hl=en Toxic Free with KB podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/toxic-free-with-kb/id1346148344 Toxic Free with KB podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5S3UECeetMiGJrpxw5fqV2?si=8db6c6a0a0bf4a15&nd=1&dlsi=31f0cd12030e4cfd ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	Remember when we were also excited for fall clothes and winter boots? Yeah, I'm officially over it.
0:06.0	It is time to start thinking about swapping these winter items, friends, for spring looks.
0:10.0	I know, I know, I promise the warmer weather is coming and when it comes you want to be ready.
0:15.0	And Macy's has all the cutest pieces for spring. I'm talking mesh flats that will be the itchew of the season. Caprize and
0:22.7	linen trousers. I especially want some in butter yellow. But check out my wish list for more
0:27.5	inspo and shop Macy's to start getting ready for spring. Ever catch yourself scrolling,
0:32.9	seeing everyone on trips and thinking, I need to get away. Well, here's a way to get closer to that me time and
0:38.8	maybe help fund it to host your home on Airbnb. And while your space is making you extra cash,
0:45.9	you get to explore a destination you've been dreaming about. I like that, right? And with Airbnb's
0:50.6	co-host network, you can partner with a vetted local co-host to handle all the details. so hosting stays stress-free and you can enjoy your getaway. So if you're ready to host,
0:58.5	but you need some help, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.
1:05.1	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:10.0	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz,
1:12.3	where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
1:15.4	most importantly, our health.
1:17.6	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's,
1:19.2	your life improvement series starts now.
1:22.9	Hello, hello, Heel Squad.
1:24.9	We have a very special edition of What Worked This Week. We have a special guest who is as passionate about clean living. Well, I shouldn't say as I am. I am like aspiring probably to be more like her because I'm still getting better at this. But we have someone who's better at it than me.
1:47.8	She is the host of the toxic free podcast, Toxic Free with KB. Her name is Kate Middleton.
1:55.7	And we are going to talk a little bit about her journey into non-toxic products, why she got into it.
2:03.3	And then we're going to kind of talk about some of the most important things in your home that you need to be considering going toxic free.
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