The Switch Podcast with Andrea from Switch Natural
By Andrea Dahr
Listen to candid conversations with founders in the wellness space, whose life experiences have led them to create. We dive deeper into the forces driving their decisions, revealing their "why". Get ready to be inspired to make changes, even tiny ones, that ultimately lead to a healthier you.
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The Hydroxyapatite Hype, the Heavy Metals Panic, and the Mom Who Walked Away: Jenn Thatcher of Zebra
When Jenn Thatcher's son was diagnosed with a brain tumor, one of only 26 documented cases in the world, she went home and audited every "clean" product her family was using. What she found in her toothpaste and deo… -
Toxic Beauty: The Safety Rules the FDA Just Walked Back
The latest cosmetics legislation (MoCRA) was supposed to transform beauty safety in the U.S. But while we were all distracted during the 2025 holidays, the FDA quietly withdrew key safety rules from it.In this video, I’m breaking down the &a… -
"Chemophobia" and How Beauty Media Silences Safety Questions
I was inspired to record this episode after witnessing the silencing of legitimate safety concerns about cosmetic ingredients. In this video, I share the shocking retraction from a major beauty publication plus glaring examples of how &q… -
Sunscreen Lawsuits 2025: The Truth about Sun Bum, La Roche-Posay & More
If you buy sunscreen, you need to listen to this.In late 2025, class-action lawsuits were filed alleging fraud in the sunscreen industry against brands like La Roche-Posay, Sun Bum, and Hawaiian Tropic. They claim the SPF numbers on the bott… -
Ep 30: It's Not Just Asbestos
In this episode, I'm connecting the dots on a critical, game-changing update about talc. This isn't just about the J&J asbestos lawsuits anymore, it's about a new EU classification that's banning the t… -
Demystifying Cosmetic Recalls
In this episode I deconstruct what actually happens with cosmetic recalls, who is in charge, and why it's a phenomenon faced by companies of all sizes. I highlights specific cases like Banana Boat and Suave's benzene contamin… -
Episode 28: Taking on Big Fragrance with Esas NYC
Fed up with working in a secretly toxic industry, founders Amanda Sichon and Seda Bilginer created their own 100% natural and fragrance brand, Esas NYC. In this episode, they reveal the inner workings of Big Fragrance and exactly why they le… -
Episode 25: Lower Tox Nails
This episode is all about the toxicity of polished nails and what you can do about it. You'll learn the basic components of nail polish, the potential health risks associated with certain chemicals, and why there is no truly clean na… -
Episode 27: Primal Kitchen Founder, Morgan Zanotti
In this episode, Morgan shares her insights into the journey of launching Primal Kitchen. She details the challenges of entering Whole Foods and the realities of the food industry, including low margins and the importance of strong unit econ… -
Episode 22: Switch to Clean Dry Shampoo
Discussing the dangers of dry shampoo including aerosol propellants, benzene contamination, and the use of talc that can contain asbestos (which we are seeing less of thankfully!). I'm calling out the popular ones to avoid (the conve…