Forever Chemicals, Tap Water Toxins, and the Truth About Clean Hydration with Helen Christoni

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. 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 LINKS & RESOURCES Buy AquaTrue Water Filters: http://aquatruwater.com/beautifullybroken BEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybroken Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for discount Silver Biotics: https://silverbiotics.com/ Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for discount CONNECT WITH FREDDIE Work with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprint Website and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world)   Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/)   YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)