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Becoming Utopia: History, Heritage, and Sustainability in the American Midwest (U Nebraska Press, 2026) centers on the tiny community of Bishop Hill, Illinois, whose marketing materials call it “Utopia on the Prairie,” home to a radical communal religious sect that emigrated from ...  Show more

A sweeping history of humanity’s most fundamental creation―the home―and its effects on the land, cities, and people themselves. Americans spend, on average, 90 percent of their lives indoors, with two-thirds of that time spent in their homes. Globally, the construction and maint ...  Show more

If you take a shower and use basic cosmetics, you could be exposed to more than 100 chemicals. Add in your furnishings and food, and we’re talking several hundred chemicals, some of them bioaccumulative—and dangerous. But if we know that certain consumer goods have toxics in them ...  Show more

You are the gatekeeper of your home, which means you can make intentional choices about the products you use and what ingredients you allow in your house.

But learning to choose cleaner products can quickly lead to a perfectionistic mindset and high stress when you leave ...

Today on Catt Sadler Now superfood hunter, author, tv and podcast host Darin Olien is on the show. His latest book "Fatal Conveniences" is an eye-opening, extraordinary guide detailing the array of silent and invisible toxicity in our everyday lives. From household and personal c ...  Show more

Identifying toxins in our home is a strong step towards protecting our long-term health. So what are the culprits? How safe are our candles, deodorants, incense? Dr Yvonne Burkart is an environmental health expert and advocate known for her work in educating others about the harm ...  Show more