370: How Loonen Is Rethinking Bottled Water Quality | Clara Sieg

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Kelly Leveque

Nutrition, Education, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 28 January 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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We all know water is essential, but most of us don’t stop to think about what’s actually in the bottle. In this episode, we explore the subtle details that affect taste, hydration, and overall wellness, from mineral balance to carbonation levels, and why they matter more than you might think. It’s not about perfection or overcomplicating your routine, it’s about understanding what makes water truly work for your body. Whether you’re curious about sparkling water, looking for healthier everyday choices, or just want a cleaner, better-tasting sip, this conversation gives you practical insights and fresh perspective. You’ll walk away thinking differently about what’s in your glass and how small changes can make a real impact on daily life. → Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kelly → Leave Us A Voice Message! Topics Discussed: → What is the best water for hydration? → Why does water taste different in different places? → How much carbonation should sparkling water have? → Can sparkling water replace soda in your diet? → How do I choose high-quality drinking water? Sponsored By: → Function | Own your health for $365 a year. That’s a dollar a day. Learn more and join using my link. Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/bewellbykelly and use gift code BEWELL25 for a $25 credit toward your membership → Timeline | Don’t let another year go by feeling less than your best. Grab 30% off your first month of Mitopure Gummies at https://timeline.com/bewell30 → Fatty 15 | Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/KELLY15 and using code KELLY15 at checkout. → LMNT | Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/Kelly. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:01:09 - Researching water → 00:05:01 - Water sourcing & glass bottles → 00:07:35 - Dangers of plastic bottles → 00:14:56 - United States water regulation → 00:20:56 - Water production → 00:24:15 - Toxic load → 00:32:18 - Water worries → 00:37:43 - Naming Loonen → 00:39:21 - Loonen packaging → 00:41:20 - Brand strategy → 00:43:27 - Water tasting → 00:46:43 - Minerals your water needs → 00:48:27 - Sobriety → 00:52:01 - Alluminun can downfalls → 00:54:40 - Consumer research Further Links: → 346: How to Protect Your Family from Everyday Toxins | Lindsay Dahl Check Out Clara: → IG: @sieg → IG: @loonenwater → Check Out Loonen: http://www.loonen.com/kelly Check Out Kelly: → Instagram → YouTube → Facebook

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0:00.0	Modern contaminants are in our water supply because our water system is all connected.
0:04.8	So there's no real pure place, unfortunately.
0:07.6	The Safe Drinking Water Act was implemented in 1974 and some contaminants have been added to that list since,
0:13.2	but really nothing has changed for over two decades until 2024 when they added some
0:19.2	forever chemicals onto the list that was largely rescinded in 2025.
0:24.5	So a number of those forever chemicals were taken off the list.
0:27.5	And then the timeline for compliance was pushed out to 2031.
0:30.8	You are the founder of Lunin, which is a water company.
0:33.7	It's when someone does the extra work like you're doing and showing that it can be done
0:38.8	that the consumer expects better from everyone else. I became obsessed with the fact that there
0:43.6	wasn't a brand that you could trust that really stood for transparency and sourcing.
0:50.3	You're listening to Be Well by Kelly Leveck.
0:56.6	Clara, I'm so excited to have you on today's podcast.
0:59.5	I feel like this is just like girlfriends in a very formal lit family room.
1:04.7	What's the best?
1:06.1	Absolutely.
1:07.3	Well, before we get started, I kind of want to just talk a little bit about your background. You are the founder of Loonen, which is a water company that I am an advisor, an investor in, and a huge supporter of. And never did I think that there was a open space in water. But I've learned so much from you in regards to water quality and
1:31.6	bottling and just transparency and source.
1:37.3	And you are also a mom and I'm a mom.
1:40.1	And this obsession with what we're eating, what we're drinking, what we're breathing,
1:45.0	really kind of comes to a head, I think, when you become a mom.
1:48.3	So can we talk a little bit about you and your background
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