# What’s in Your Food, and Who’s Fighting to Change It w/ Emily Stembridge

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Podcast: [Just Ingredients](https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-ingredients-1576900)
Published: 2026-02-09T13:42:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode I sit down with Emily Stembridge — a mom-turned-lobbyist who is making waves in public health and food safety. This conversation left me inspired, and I know it will do the same for you. Emily’s story is such a beautiful reminder that you don’t need a perfect background or a political title to make a difference. You just need a heart for change and the courage to speak up. Here are a few of the biggest takeaways from our conversation: Emily shares how she went from being a stay-at-home mom to advocating for real change on Capitol Hill. With a background in public health and guidance from her father-in-law, who has been a lobbyist for decades, she found herself stepping into a role she never imagined — and now she’s helping shape policies that protect families. One of my favorite parts of this conversation was hearing just how much everyday people can influence legislation. Emily explains how simple actions like sending a text, making a phone call, or leaving a public comment truly matter. She also shares how community voices helped pass the Utah food additives bill, which works to remove harmful chemicals from school lunches. Emily is currently working on several impactful bills, including one that would require labeling heavy metals in menstrual products and another that would create no-spray zones for pesticides around schools. This episode is such an encouragement that your voice matters more than you think. Emily’s passion for protecting families and children is contagious, and I can’t wait for you to hear her story. Bio: Emily Stembridge graduated with a degree in Public Health and is a policy advocate and lobbyist. She has tailored her work to focus on the food system, health, holding government agencies accountable, and social impact. Driven by a…

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