Ep 83 | We think clean equals healthy, but when it comes to cleaning products, that’s often not true. In this episode, we uncover the hidden toxins in your cleaning products and how small, intentional swaps can help support a healthier home and body.

Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of ECOS, joins me for a powerful conversation about safer chemistry, indoor air quality, hormone disruption, and why what you clean with matters just as much as what you eat or put on your skin. If you’re trying to build a non-toxic home without getting overwhelmed, this episode is your starting point.

🕒 In this episode:
[6:30] – Why “clean” doesn’t always mean healthy
[8:20] – The hidden toxins in conventional cleaning products
[13:40] – What to look for (and avoid) on cleaning product labels
[20:05] – How Ecos began in 1967 and the motion picture created about it
[30:50] – What can we do to protect human and planetary health
[32:30] – Why step one is to clean, not to disinfect
[36:42] – Simple product swaps to create a home that heals
[42:05] – The future for Ecos and what is in their innovation pipeline

This conversation is both empowering and practical—because creating a healthier home doesn’t require perfection, just better information and small steps in the right direction.

👨‍⚕️ Meet Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks:
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is the President and CEO of ECOS plant-powered cleaning products and a nationally recognized leader in human and planetary health. She oversees four U.S. manufacturing facilities and a European manufacturing platform, leading ECOS to become a Climate Positive company after achieving carbon neutrality, water neutrality, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification.

Under her leadership, ECOS became the first manufacturer to earn LEED® Zero certifications for net-zero energy, carbon, and waste, and has received the U.S. EPA’s Safer Choice Partner of the Year award eight times. As a woman of African American and Greek descent, Kelly has made environmental and social justice central to ECOS’s mission, fostering a diverse, women-led executive team and supporting sustainable jobs across the U.S.

Where to find Kelly:
ECOS Website: https://www.ecos.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyfromecos/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvlahakishanks/

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Meet Kelly: https://www.ecos.com/meet-kelly-vlahakis-hanks/
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/01/13/the-hidden-toxins-in-your-cleaning-products-and-what-to-use-instead/
✅ Home Wellness Checklist: https://jenhellerlifestyle.myflodesk.com/homewellnesschecklist
✨ Ecos Products on Amazon:

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Ep 82 | If you’re doing all the “right” things but your body still feels stuck—this episode offers a powerful reframe. In this conversation, we explore energy healing, nervous system safety, and why the body often holds on to weight, stress, or burnout until it feels safe enough to let go.

Jen sits down with energy healer and embodiment guide Umashnee Naidoo to talk about protecting your energy, stored trauma, and what it really means to stop fighting your body and start working with it. This is a grounded, compassionate look at healing that goes beyond willpower, quick fixes, or pushing harder.

You’ll hear how chronic stress, feeling unseen, and living in constant survival mode can keep the body locked in protection—and how energy healing and embodiment practices can support lasting change. If you’re ready to feel more at home in your body, this episode is for you.

🕒 In this episode:
[05:10] – Energy and human connection
[11:06] – Umashnee’s journey from engineering burnout to energy healing
[17:35] – How trauma and emotions are stored in the body
[24:15] – Feeling unseen, unsafe, and the link to weight retention
[27:10] – Why the body holds on when it doesn’t feel safe
[35:20] – What it means to “call back your light”
[44:50] – A simple daily practice to protect your energy

This conversation is a reminder that you’re not broken—and your body isn’t working against you. Healing begins when we create safety and listen instead of push.

Umashnee Naidoo Bio:
Umashnee Naidoo is an energy healer, embodiment guide, and founder of Find Your Light Wellness. After leaving a career in Mechanical Engineering and navigating her own journey through burnout and depression, she was drawn to ancient healing modalities including Yoga, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Energy Medicine. Today, Umashnee supports deep healing by helping clients reconnect with their bodies, protect their energy, and rediscover their true essence through compassionate, integrative practices.

Where to find Uma:
Website - https://findyourlightwellness.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/umashnee-naidoo
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@findyourlightwellness
Instagram - https://instagram.com/find_your_light_wellness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Findyourlight_

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about Umashnee Naidoo: FindYourLightWellness.com
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/01/06/protect-your-energy-find-your-light-with-umashnee-naidoo/
🎧 Podcast Library: JenHellerLifestyle.com/podcast
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Ep 81 | Ready to kick off the new year feeling lighter, clearer, and more energized without burning yourself out by February? In this Ask Jen episode, we’re diving into healthy habits, infrared saunas, and weight loss goals in a way that’s grounded, doable, and actually sustainable. No extremes. No guilt. Just real-life wellness that works.

This episode is part science, part lived experience, and part end-of-year heart-to-heart. Jen answers your most common questions about infrared sauna benefits, detox support, muscle recovery, and how to build a “wellness wheel” that supports your body instead of stressing it out. If weight loss, inflammation, or feeling stuck in your body has been on your mind, this one’s for you.

🕒 In this Episode:
[03:30] How infrared saunas support weight loss & detox goals
[07:20] Calories burned, metabolism support & why regulation matters more than willpower
[14:30] Infrared heat for sore muscles, joint pain & inflammation
[17:40] Heat vs. cold therapy—when to use each
[18:45] Choosing the right infrared sauna (without pressure)
[21:50] Bonus tools Jen loves: vibration plates, red light & others
[33:05] Why sleep is the most underrated weight loss habit
[34:20] Jen’s personal story & a powerful mindset reset for the new year

This conversation is a reminder that weight loss and healthy habits aren’t about punishing your body—they’re about helping it feel safe enough to release what it no longer needs. Small steps, consistent tools, and nervous system support can change everything.

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Infrared Sauna Info: JenHellerLifestyle.com/infrared-saunas
🎧 Podcast Library: JenHellerLifestyle.com/podcast
🛒 Jen Recommends (Favorite Tools & Resources): JenHellerLifestyle.com/jen-recommends
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/12/30/healthy-habits-infrared-saunas-weight-loss/

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Connect with Me: Website - www.jenhellerlifestyle.com

Where Else to Find Jen:
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