This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m so excited to welcome Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic and bestselling author of A Healthier Home and her latest must-read, A Healthier Home Cook.

In this episode, we talk about Shawna’s journey to health, from chronic sinus infections and sepsis to a thriving, balanced life. Shawna shares her A-L-T (Assess, Let Go, Level Up, Time) framework for creating a healthier home, simple strategies for reducing toxic load, and the beauty of balance in making sustainable changes.

You’ll also hear about the emotional side of health challenges, from overcoming trauma to the powerful connection between stress, inflammation, and healing.

✨ Here’s to less stress, less toxins, and more joy!

Interested in Shawna's books? Check them out here: https://www.alittlelesstoxic.com/books/

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Shawna’s A-L-T framework for reducing toxins and creating a healthier home.
Why removing (not just adding) is key to a low-toxic lifestyle.
How trauma, stress, and toxic exposure interact—and how to heal.
Sustainable swaps: Simple ways to upgrade your cleaning, personal care, and home products.
How to avoid “greenwashing” and make informed, budget-friendly choices.
Progress over perfection: Why balance is the ultimate goal.

ABOUT GUEST:
Shawna Holman, founder of A Little Less Toxic, is the bestselling author of “A Healthier Home” and her newest title, “A Healthier Home Cook.” After enduring years of debilitating health issues that nearly cost her her life, Shawna embarked on a journey to detoxify her life and heal. Her holistic approach, focusing on small, sustainable changes, led to a complete health transformation. Shawna now shares her insights and practical tips with a growing online community, encouraging others to adopt healthier lifestyles. A passionate advocate for true wellness of body, mind, and spirit, Shawna balances her roles as a wife, mother, and educator with her mission to inspire and support others in their health journeys.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.alittlelesstoxic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alittlelesstoxic/

WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
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NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:

Over restriction is dead
Whole food is soul food and fed is best
Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
You don’t have to figure it out alone
Do your best and leave the rest

SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. From now until Dec 1, use code LESSSTRESSED15 at JigsawHealth.com for 15% off!

#378 A Little Less Toxic with Shawna Holman