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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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… -
Episode 25: At Home Toxins Testing with Jenna Hua, founder of Million Marker
Want to know exactly how much toxins are in your body? Jenna Hua created a company to do just that. In this episode Jenna shares her story from being a frustrated dietitian to exploring the impact of environmental chemicals on health, includ… -
Episode 24: Andrea Pierce-Naymon, Founder of OY-L Skincare
“Before my daughter became ill, I spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on skincare products—never once looking at the label.” In this episode, I’m joined by Andrea, the founder of my favorite skincare line, OY-L. She sha… -
Episode 23: Switch to Clean Body Lotion
Good nontoxic body lotions are hard to come but I break it all down in this short episode. I explain the composition of lotions, the importance of safe preservatives, and why I quit body lotions altogether for a number of years. Learn what b… -
Episode 21: Alexandra Ulmer, Founder of Au Baby
When fashion designer Alexandra Ulmer discovered that baby blankets were made from plastic, she was inspired to create a healthy alternative. In this compelling conversation, she opens up about her personal health journey, including her stru… -
Episode 20: Switch to Clean Mascara
Highlighting the dangers of conventional mascaras, insights into identifying the toxic ones, as well as my top clean mascara picks. I call out the popular mascaras that are toxic along with those who call themselves clean but are not. With a… -
Episode 19: Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, Expert in Allergic Skin Disease
Dr. Sandy Skotnicki is a leading expert and one of a handful of dermatologists in Canada with a subspecialty in allergic contact dermatitis and patch testing. We discuss allergens vs irritants, natural vs synthetic, the rise of sensitive ski… -
Episode 18: Brianna Salerno, Clean Beauty Influencer
After a life changing parasite cleanse during COVID, Brianna did a complete health overhaul including switching out every last toxic beauty product. I've followed Brianna since she started as a clean beauty influencer, and she graces her com…