About Amy Todisco

From a small-town activist to a
nationally recognized leader in detoxifying
homes & lifestyles:

Meet Catalyst for Positive Change:
Amy Todisco

Green Living Expert/Mentor, Retreat Leader, Podcast Host

Speaker & Author

Who is Amy Todisco?

Amy Todisco’s 30-year expertise in green living, health, and wellness is not just theoretical—it’s how she lives every day. From helping to run an organic farm in Vermont with her husband, Dave, to leading life-changing retreats, tours, and workshops on the farm, Amy is deeply immersed in the world of sustainable living. Her mission is clear: to inspire others to embrace a more sustainable, toxin-free, and fulfilling way of life—one that is rooted in hope and empowerment, not fear or overwhelm.

Amy believes that green living is not about perfection, but about progress, and that every small step toward a healthier, more eco-conscious lifestyle creates a ripple of positive change. She shares this message of hope and possibility in her courses, podcast, and personal coaching, offering practical, accessible ways to make lasting change. With Amy, it’s not just about addressing the problems—it’s about building a brighter, healthier future for ourselves and the planet.

Whether through her podcast, online courses, or hands-on experiences, Amy serves as a catalyst for change, guiding others toward a sustainable future and empowering them to live healthier, more vibrant lives.

Summer Farm Season

During the summer, Amy leads unique experiential food and farm tours, personal growth and wellness retreats, and hands-on workshops on her organic farm in Vermont. These immersive experiences give participants not only a deep connection to nature and sustainable living but also a sense of optimism and empowerment about the future.

Private Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic & Green Health and Wellness Coaching

With over 30 years of experience in green living, Amy provides hands-on guidance and support in transitioning to a non-toxic, eco-friendly lifestyle. Her coaching covers everything from food and household products to holistic lifestyle tools and strategies, making it easy for you to incorporate sustainable changes into your daily life.

Amy’s approach is holistic, addressing not just physical health but also the mind-body connection, helping her clients find balance in all areas of their lives. She believes that each positive step forward contributes to a healthier future for both individuals and the planet. Each session is interactive and personalized, with practical, actionable steps that can be implemented right away. She creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore, grow, and feel inspired in their green living journey.

Amy’s Leadership

A graduate of the Rockwood Leadership Training Program, Amy has held many leadership positions throughout her career. She served as Board Chair of her local Chamber of Commerce for two years, transforming it into a vital marketing organization for the community.

She has also founded and co-founded several impactful nonprofits, including the Marblehead Environmental Coalition, Marblehead Cancer Prevention Project, Consumer’s Healthy Home Center, Mad River Valley Wellness Alliance, Household Toxins Institute (started by the Seventh Generation founder, where she served as Executive Director), and the Vermont Farm Immersion Program.

Amy is a highly sought-after green living and wellness expert, frequently interviewed in the media. Her work has been featured on Vermont WCAX News, Vermont Public Television, Vermont Public Radio, Rachel Ray Everyday Magazine, Seven Days, Christian Science Monitor, Vermont Life, Farm & Ranch Magazine, and numerous podcasts.

My Story…

Growing up in the heart of New York City, my mom was a die-hard follower of nutrition guru Adele Davis in the '70s. She was all about healthy living through proper nutrition, and let me tell you, she took it to the next level.

Our apartment was a no-go zone for processed foods, junk, and mystery chemical concoctions. Everything we ate was homemade. I was really lucky to have a stepfather who was a chef. Every day we also took vitamins and my mom's infamous "pep up" drink, that tasted about as good as it sounded. 

But hey, I rarely got sick, so I guess mom was onto something.

Despite our wholesome diet, city living brought its own toxic baggage.
Hazmat suits for roach spraying, the faint chemical whiff of dry-cleaning, and a lack of sunlight and fresh air were just everyday realities.

It wasn't until I landed a job in a health food store at 16 that I ventured into the world of organic food, macrobiotic diets, juice fasts, and herbs.

But the big turning point came when I was pregnant with my daughter. I stumbled upon a revelation—everyday household products were loaded with harmful synthetic chemicals. Shampoos, cleaning products, carpets, you name it. I had no idea. 

I embarked on a quest, diving into everything from Rachel Carson's 'A Silent Spring' to building my very own green living library and expertise. I scrutinized every label, ditching anything with unpronounceable ingredients.

And surprisingly, some ingredients weren't even required to be listed—it was an absolute mission and passion.

From letter writing to local activism, my journey toward a greener, healthier lifestyle has been anything but ordinary. I detoxified every aspect of my life, from food to household products—and even started growing my own sustainable food.
 
Starting at age 16, I had already become interested in preventative holistic health strategies beyond food, like herbs, homeopathy, massage (I even became a massage therapist and energy healer too.) I just continued to learn more.

I created my first nonprofit, the Marblehead Cancer Prevention Project, which was designed to investigate the potential environmental causes of cancer in my community. And I launched the first-of-its-kind Earth Day celebration there to showcase what a green sustainable lifestyle could look like.

Then I moved to Vermont (which was really a calling) and was hired by Seventh Generation to become the founding executive director of the Household Toxins Institute.  We had planned to hire toxicologists to test the products that marketed themselves as "natural" and "nontoxic" first to ensure their safety.

After that, it was time to start my own LLC, Green Living Now.  Catalyst for Change Coaching & Retreats is the D.B.A. (doing business as) under my LLC.

I sold what I considered to be the best of the natural household products and wrote a monthly educational newsletter. The natural next step was offering consultations to healthy lifestyle seekers. One of my most famous clients was a band member from Phish, and his girlfriend. 

I got the amazing opportunity to be the technical editor of the Green Living for Dummies book. 

And, not long after that, Oprah wanted to come to my home and interview me about my green living lifestyle—I was on the brink of fame...almost! 
(Spoiler alert—she ended up going with a nonprofit at the last minute.)

I've been really fortunate to get a lot of great media attention—TV, radio, print, and podcasts. Some of the more notable are: HGTV, Vermont Public TV and Radio, Vermont Life Magazine, WCAX Channel 3 in Vermont. 

As a former Psychology major in college, I longed to help others make lasting changes in their lives more easily, so I gathered more skills by becoming a certified life. health and business coach. Yes, I'm a bit of an over-achiever.

Meeting my husband, Dave, an organic farmer, was a turning point in my journey. 

Living on our organic farm, I've gotten to take sustainable living to a whole new level. Over the past 14 years, I've been helping to grow the farm into a destination for inspiration and experiential education. I've offered: unique experiential food and farm tours, workshops, farm to table dinners, festivals, programs and retreats.

My goal has been to empower others to take control of their health by creating a nontoxic indoor environment and adopting a holistic lifestyle that prevents diseases and unhealthy symptoms before they start.  

I believe that together, we can build resilient immune systems and live healthy, sustainable lives. Progress is better than perfection in the quest for a healthier lifestyle.

I love sharing this wild ride of discovery and transformation with you in the pages of my eBooks, private green coaching and now my Green Living Essentials online course, and upcoming Green Living Now Podcast!

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