How Plastic Is Affecting Your Body and Your Kids with Dr. Kari Nadeau (Part 2)
How Plastic Is Affecting Your Body and Your Kids with Dr. Kari Nadeau (Part 2)  
Podcast: When Millennials Become Moms
Published On: Tue Apr 28 2026
Description: In Part 2, Dr. Kari Nadeau breaks down the biggest everyday sources of microplastic exposure, including clothing, kitchen habits, and hidden household contributors most people overlook. She shares where to start if you feel overwhelmed, what actually makes a difference, and the simple swaps and habits that can help reduce exposure for your family right away. Listen to part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbhqL7MYCSk 0:30 - What are the top five things people are exposed to in daily life that contribute most to microplastics? 1:34 - Plastics in our clothing 3:34 - Where to start with clothing if you feel overwhelmed 8:34 - Hidden sources of microplastics 9:34 - What it really means when companies say “dishwasher safe” 12:34 - What can people do to reduce plastic consumption? Does kimchi actually help? 15:34 - How drying your clothes could be impacting your plastic exposure 17:34 - The return on investment when not buying plastic 20:34 - Problems with plasmapheresis 22:34 - What is the biggest exposure source? 23:34 - What is the most important kitchen swap? 24:04 - One habit you would change immediately and the best first step for families Links 18:34 - Podcast on plastics in restaurants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhHMg-w9QcQ 19:34 - Glass lined coffee mug - https://wyldr.com/product/duun-tumblers/?attribute_pa_color=coal