In today’s episode of Beautifully Broken, I chat with water advocate Helen Christoni about what’s really flowing through American pipes—and how easy it can be to switch from suspicion to solution. Together we unpack the toxin-laden cocktail in most tap water (think microplastics, PFAS, arsenic, chlorine, chloramines, lead, drug residue), and explore how municipalities manage—but don’t eliminate—contamination.

Helen explains the difference between pitcher filters, sink/fridge filters, reverse osmosis, distillers, and full home systems—emphasizing NSF certifications, tank maintenance, remineralization, and how you can both detox and hydrate safely. We also dive into the brand‑new AquaTrue shower filter, because what you absorb on your skin matters as much as what you drink.

If clarity, energy, beauty, or toile health are your goals, this episode arms you with actionable, science‑based tools to upgrade your water—and protect your cells at the source.

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Episode highlights

03:22 Helen Christoni’s journey from beauty entrepreneur to clean water advocate 06:52 What’s really in your tap water: PFAS, pharmaceuticals, arsenic, chlorine, lead 09:47 Why municipal treatment doesn’t protect you—and the risk of infrastructure decay 17:38 Pitcher vs. sink vs. RO vs. distillation: What works, what doesn’t 23:57 AquaTru’s unique 4-stage filtration process explained 28:16 The first AquaTru shower filter: why it matters for your skin, lungs, and lymph 39:52 How to scale your water solution: from budget filters to full home systems 46:15 The power of clean water during illness, recovery, and peak performance 47:58 Helen’s beautifully broken moment—and how stillness helps her heal

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