The OrganiMama Podcast
The OrganiMama Podcast explores holistic health and toxin-free living without fear. Host Kristen van Gilse covers topics from beauty products to pharmaceuticals to mold, empowering listeners to thrive. The show aims to provide practical knowledge for a healthier lifestyle.
Episodes
Should We Be Freaking Out About Lead Exposure?
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen sits down with Eric Ritter — the creator behind an affordable, at-home lead testing kit designed to help families protect their homes and their kids. Eric breaks down why lead exposure is still such a big issue today, especially because it often goes completely unnoticed until children begin showing symptoms. They chat about why the old-school swa
Low Tox Clothing
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen dives into the hidden world of clothing materials and why what you wear matters more than most people realize. From microplastics and synthetic fabrics to the surprising ways plastic-based clothing may impact both our bodies and the environment, this conversation breaks down what’s really hiding in our closets.Kristen unpacks commonly marketed “he
Listen To This Before Getting Botox
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen sits down with Megan McCue to uncover the often-overlooked risks behind one of the most normalized cosmetic procedures today: Botox. What began as a routine injection quickly turned into a life-altering experience when Megan developed iatrogenic botulism — leaving her with debilitating neurological symptoms, difficulty swallowing, intense anxiety,
The Actually Healthy Way To Lose Weight
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, we sit down with Mallory Henderson to walk through her powerful journey of health and weight loss transformation, infertility, emotional healing, and reclaiming nourishment — both physically and spiritually. Mallory opens up about years of struggling with her health, the heartbreak of infertility and secondary infertility, and how learning to truly nouris
My 3rd Birth Story: Fast En Caul Home Birth
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen shares the story of her third birth—a fast, intense labor that progressed quicker than expected and required full trust in her body.She walks through the mental and physical differences of a third labor, what caught her off guard, and how preparation (both practical and emotional) shaped the outcome. Whether you’re preparing for your first birth o
Diagnosing And Overcoming PCOS
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen sits down with PCOS expert Hannah (@theconsciousnutritionist) to unpack what polycystic ovarian syndrome really is—and why so many women are given incomplete answers. Hannah explains that ovarian cysts are often a symptom, not the root cause, and breaks down the deeper drivers behind PCOS including blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, and adrenal
Blood Sugar And Pregnancy
In this episode, Kristen breaks down a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough attention in pregnancy conversations: blood sugar regulation and its direct impact on baby’s growth.She explains how the placenta naturally increases insulin resistance as pregnancy progresses—a normal biological shift that, when unsupported, can lead to chronically elevated blood sugar levels. Kristen connects the dots be
Postpartum Doesn't Have To Be Awful
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen sits down with postpartum expert Stacia of PostpartumCare USA to explore what real, supported recovery should look like after birth. Together, they unpack the often-overlooked role of comprehensive lab testing in postpartum health and why so many moms are left navigating symptoms without answers.Kristen guides the conversation through both the emo
Breastfeeding and Weaning
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen gets real about breastfeeding — the beautiful, the painful, and everything in between. From preparing your body during pregnancy to navigating those early latch days, she shares what she’s learned (sometimes the hard way) about supporting both you and your baby through the process.She dives into the Thompson Method (her recommended breastfeeding c
Things You May Not Know About Fertility and Miscarriage
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Jordan Lee Dooley shares her raw and deeply personal journey through fertility struggles and pregnancy loss — the grief, the confusion, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going. It’s an honest conversation for anyone walking through the unknown of trying to grow a family, holding both heartbreak and hope at the same time.We also dive into the bigge
Non Toxic Must-Haves for Babies
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen shares what’s been top of mind as she prepares to welcome baby number three — creating a truly low-tox environment for her newest little one. She dives into the reality that many baby products on the market are barely regulated, emphasizing how important it is for moms to become informed and intentional. Kristen walks through some of the biggest o
VBACs, C-Sections, Inductions, and More
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Kristen's First 2 Birth Stories
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen shares her journey through two very different birth experiences — a hospital birth with her first child and a home birth with her second. She reflects on the unique challenges, emotions, and empowering moments of each experience, highlighting how preparation, support, and personal choice shaped her labor and delivery.Kristen discusses the role of
Exploring the Vegan Diet
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, we’re diving into veganism with Dawn Lusk, who spent eight years fully devoted to the lifestyle. She shares the heart behind her decision — the identity, purpose, and conviction it gave her — and how persistent health challenges eventually invited her to look deeper. We talk about what long-term plant-based living can mean for the body, minerals, hormones
Navigating the First Trimester of Pregnancy
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen is sharing what the first trimester of her third pregnancy has really looked like — from preparing her body before conception to navigating nausea, exhaustion, and the emotional weight of early pregnancy.She talks about the importance of preconception health — nutrition, sleep, stress, and toxin reduction — and why building a strong foundation mat
Root Canals, Hydroxyapatite, and Holistic Dentistry
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Seb Lomas, a biological dentist, to explore the intersection of dental care, holistic health, and overall wellness. Dr. Seb shares his journey into biological dentistry and explains how this approach prioritizes compatibility between dental materials and the body, while also highlighting the connection between chronic inflammation and
My Journey With Crippling Depression
In this tender and deeply personal episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen opens her heart and shares her journey through depression. She talks honestly about the emotional weight she carried for years, the nutritional depletion that played a role in her mental health, and the unique pressures of growing up as a missionary kid—where being “joyful” on the outside didn’t always reflect how empty
Bedsharing, Sleep Training, and Trusting Your Motherly Instincts
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, we sit down with co-sleeping educator Tiffany Belanger (@cosleepy) to unpack the real story behind co-sleeping, bed sharing, and why so many parents feel torn between instinct and expectation. Tiffany opens up about how her own struggles with her newborn’s sleep led her down the path of co-sleeping — a choice that’s far more common than people admit, yet
Avoiding Toxic Homes - For Renters, Owners, and New Construction
In this episode of The OrganiMama Podcast, Christine shares her eye-opening journey navigating mold and home health, starting with her first home and the challenges it presented. From hidden mold issues to moisture problems in crawl spaces and basements, Christine highlights the often-overlooked factors that can impact your family’s health.We discuss the importance of carefully reading rental agre
All About Homebirth
In today’s episode of the OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen shares an in-depth look at how she’s preparing for her third birth (and second home birth). Whether you’re new to the idea of home birth or already familiar with it, this episode walks through what appointments look like, how home birth differs from hospital birth, the financial realities, safety considerations, and the physical, mental, and sp
How We Lost Our Home To Toxic Mold
In this episode of the OrganiMama Podcast, Kristen sits down with her husband, Nick, to share a very real and personal chapter of their family’s story—discovering mold in their first home and the unexpected ripple effects it had on their health. They open up about the symptoms that first raised red flags, especially the intense reactions their daughter was experiencing, and how those clues led the
Kristen's Doctor Husband Tells All
Today, Kristen is chatting with her husband Nick, a newly-minted Doctor. They talk through the medical school process, his experience going through SOAP after not matching into his desired specialty, and answer dozens of listener-submitted questions. If you’ve been wondering what it’s like to be a holistically-minded Doctor in the conventional system, give this episode a listen!! Shop Crunchi and
Toxins in your Baby Stuff with Amber
In this episode, I got to chat with Amber, the owner of Modern Nursery, all about our favorite toxin free baby gear and what to use and what to avoid for your little ones. In this episode, Amber and I chat about:How she developed Modern Nursery into what it is todayThe best baby clothing materials Toxic flame retardants in baby gear + how to avoid themOrganic baby personal care products Cloth Diap
Toxins in Your Home with Irina Webb
In this episode, I got to chat with Irina Webb all about living a low tox life without fear mongering. She is truly an expert of product research. Her experience researching to help consumers know what to buy/have in their homes, as well as advising companies on the safety of ingredients for their products made her the perfect person to explore all the things you may want to swap out in your home!
Toxins in Your Electronics with August Brice
In this episode, I got to chat with August Brice, the founder of Tech Wellness. Through her own diagnosis of electromagnetic hypersensitivity, August built a business centered on helping people like herself who are highly sensitive to technology. Her and her team are constantly working to empower people to have a more healthy, safe, secure, and balanced relationship with digital technology.In this
Toxins in Your Food with Parker Brook
In this episode, I got to chat with Parker Brook the founder of Lovebird Cereal who left his job in big food to start his own cereal company Lovebird. With his experience starting and running a company, he has so much wisdom on ingredients to avoid or look for while shopping in the grocery store. In this episode, Parker and I chat about:How he started his own cereal company and his inspiration beh
Toxic Mold Exposure with PJ Harlow
In this episode, I got to chat with PJ Harlow from PJ Harlow Wellness all about toxic mold exposure. As a holistic mold consultant and the expert who helped us in our mold journey, she has so much knowledge on the best ways to deal with mold in your home and guided us through a very tough time! If you are at all curious about mold and how to deal with it, this episode is a great place to start.In
Toxins in Your Pharmaceuticals with Just the Inserts
In this episode, I got to chat with Alexandra from Just the Inserts and dive into the details of what is really in the pharmaceuticals available to us, whether that is over-the-counter medication, prescriptions, vaccines, birth control, and more. In this episode, Alexandra and I chat about:How she got started with Just the InsertsWhat is an insert?Why you should read an insert before accepting a m
Toxins in Your Beauty Products with Melanie Petschke
In this episode, I got to chat with Melanie (one of the co-founders of Crunchi) all about my favorite makeup/skincare brand and the ins and outs of making products that are both safe to use and perform at the highest level.In this episode, Melanie and I chat about:How she and Kelly started a clean makeup brand The downfalls of some of the ingredients used in the beauty industryGreenwashing in the
Toxins in Your Cleaning Products with Allison Evans
In my first interview of the season, Allison (co-founder of Branch Basics) and I are tackling how to clean up your cleaning products for a safer home. She shares so much knowledge from running her cleaning products company Branch Basics. Fun fact: Branch Basics was my first toxin free swap!In this episode, Allison and I chat about:How her Aunt Marilee influenced her to become toxin free Starting a
My Crunchy Origin Story
Join me in my no-holds-barred story of how I got to where I am today in my toxin free journey! In this episode I talk about: My diagnosis of a chronic illness that started on my honeymoonOur journey of finding mold in our first home How we started swapping toxin free items - and how you can tooHow we healed my health through toxin free living Answers to listener questionsMy recommended starting p
