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Detox Culture Is Lying to You: Why Cleanses Can Make Women Worse (and What to Do Instead) with Eva Hooft

Detox Culture Is Lying to You: Why Cleanses Can Make Women Worse (and What to Do Instead) with Eva Hooft

Modern motherhood can make “detox” feel like the answer—especially when you’re exhausted and convinced you just need the right protocol to get your body back. Eva Hooft unpacks why the do-more, cleanse-harder mindset can keep women stuck, and how real healing starts with safety, not force.

We talk detox through a nervous system + mineral lens: how stress shuts down digestion and drainage, why aggressive “pulling” can backfire when you’re depleted, and what it looks like to rebuild your terrain with simple, foundational support.

We also get real about the emotional side—when wellness becomes obsession, why slowing down can be the most powerful biohack, and how simplicity helps you get your energy and resilience back for the long game.

Join my free live 2-day masterclass on intuition, nervous system regulation, and feminine rhythms to build sustainable energy, balance hormones, and support long-term vitality. Live January 21 & 22 at 12PM CST (replay included).

We talk about: 

07:55 - Choosing rest and reflection over holiday pressure

13:20 - Breaking the “always-on” rules that drain women’s health

17:05 - Creating lasting health changes through small daily shifts

19:25 - Questioning biohacking culture and returning to nature-first foundations

30:25 - Understanding how stress shuts down digestion and detox pathways

32:25 - Escaping the cleanse-to-crash cycle through remineralizing and recovery

43:55 - Strengthening longevity through purpose, energy, and life-force alignment

49:00 - Making the hard life pivot that restores health and vitality

54:10 - Trusting your inner signal and choosing the right support for your next level of healing

Questions answered in this episode: 

  • What does “productivity” look like when it’s aligned with a woman’s rhythm and capacity? 

  • What are the smallest daily shifts that create the biggest health returns? 

  • How can you tell when your nervous system is running the show behind your symptoms? 

  • Why can stress shut down digestion, bile flow, and detox pathways? 

  • What’s wrong with the “pull toxins out at all costs” detox model? 

  • Why can heavy metals stick around more when minerals are depleted? 

  • What’s a safer phased approach to detox when someone is inflamed or reactive? 

  • Why do some people feel great after cleanses… then crash months later? 

  • How can supplements (even “good” ones) become another stressor when you’re depleted? 

  • Why can healing speed depend on your capacity to hold what comes up emotionally?

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Resources:

  • Join my free live 2-day masterclass on intuition, nervous system regulation, and feminine rhythms to build sustainable energy, balance hormones, and support long-term vitality. Live January 21 & 22 at 12PM CST (replay included).
  • Download the non-toxic baby registry guide to reduce toxic exposure and make confident, evidence-informed choices for your family—free.
  • Explore my luxury retreats designed to restore your nervous system, optimize health, and support true longevity.
  • Join my NEW private community at TheLongHerLife.com for ongoing protocols, live coaching, and deeper support.
  • Eva Hooft’s website and Instagram

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