Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes, is a Household Toxins Health Specialist. For over 40 years, she has been researching, studying, and talking about toxins in your life and home and how they can affect your health. She helps you reduce your exposure to chemicals that are in your personal care and cleaning products, food, and other items in your home that expose you to harmful chemicals. She guides you in having a low-tox lifestyle that can reduce the risk of potentially chemical-induced illnesses, ...
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Carolyn Haeler: From Financial Advisor to Founder & CEO of Mightylicious Gluten-Free Food
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40:35This week, Tee interviews Carolyn Haeler, the founder and CEO of Mightylicious, a company specializing in gluten-free cookies. Carolyn shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with celiac disease at age 31 to founding Mightylicious after realizing the market's lack of tasty gluten-free products. During the conversation, Carolyn elaborates o…
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Lindsay Dahl: Why Are So Many Chemicals Allowed Into Food and Household Products?
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41:44This week, Tee is honored to welcome Lindsay Dahl, the Chief Impact Officer at Ritual and a seasoned environmental health advocate with over 20 years of experience. Lindsay was the Head of Mission at Beautycounter for nearly 8 years, leading safety, sustainability, advocacy, and responsible sourcing for the clean beauty pioneer. With both state and…
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Kami Chartier: A Mind-Body Detox From the Inside Out
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37:14This week, Tee is excited to sit down with Kami Chartier, a certified Mind-Body Eating and Nutrition Coach and the founder of Wild Core Wellness, a supportive community rooted in body kindness, food freedom, and whole-person healing. After spending decades caught in the cycle of dieting—starting at the age of eight—Kami transformed her relationship…
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Carrie Denning Jackson: Everybody Deserves a Healthy Home
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42:27This week, Tee welcomes Carrie Denning Jackson, the Founder of Place as Medicine, an organization committed to creating healthier places and spaces. For the past fifteen years, Carrie has devoted her career to enhancing the environments where people live and work at places like IBM Smarter Cities, Google’s urban innovation team, Sidewalk Labs, and …
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Dr. Deanna Minich: Whole Detox: A Full-Spectrum Approach to Health and Well-Being
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36:06This week, Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Deanna Minich, a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author, with over 25 years of cumulative experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries. Throughout the years, she has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practic…
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Caren Paskel: The Power of Self-Belief: Breaking Free from Limiting Patterns
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42:44This week, Tee delves into the importance of self-belief for overall wellbeing and success with Caren Paskel, the bestselling author of The Power of Self-Belief, and founder of the Self Evolution Education Foundation. A master in Vedanta philosophy and a lifelong yoga practitioner—starting her growth journey at just 16—Caren has dedicated her caree…
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Dr. Sara Jayne Klein: Live Better, Do Better, Be Better
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41:38This week, Tee discusses the importance of living a healthier and non-toxic lifestyle with Dr. Sara Jayne Klein. Dr. Sara shares her journey from aspiring pharmaceutical sales rep to a holistic chiropractor, emphasizing the significant changes she made towards a non-toxic lifestyle, especially after having children. After earning her Doctor of Chir…
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Arielle Moody: Beyond the Beach: 5 Secrets to Safely Protecting Yourself From the Sun
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28:07In this enlightening episode, Tee unpacks the crucial topic of sunscreen and sun protection, featuring an in-depth conversation with Arielle Moody, co-founder and product developer of Mama Sol. Arielle shares her personal journey that led to the creation of Mama Sol, motivated by the lack of safe, effective, and enjoyable mineral sunscreens during …
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Renee Fitton: The Real Secret To Aging Well
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34:58This week, Tee explores the keys to healthy aging with Renee Fitton, MS, RD, Director of Education and Healthcare Sales at Prolon. Renee shapes sales strategies and equips healthcare practitioners with cutting-edge insights into nutrition and longevity. Her expertise in evidence-based practices and nutritional science has made her a trusted authori…
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Sabrina Yavil: A Guide to Non-Toxic Skincare for Kids & Teens
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39:12This week, Tee discusses the transition to non-toxic skincare for children and teens with Sabrina Yavil, a veteran of the beauty industry and the founder of Gryme, a clean personal care brand for young adolescents. Sabrina has been immersed in the beauty industry, shaping global marketing and strategy for iconic brands like Clinique and Bumble. She…
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Anu Simh: Why Your Gut Could Be Sabotaging Your Metabolism and How to Fix It
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38:35This week, Tee is excited to welcome Anu Simh for a deep dive into the importance of gut health and its profound impact on overall wellness. Anu, a board-certified functional health coach and founder of 9 Arms of Wellness, shares her personal journey from struggling with gut issues to becoming a trusted coach who helps busy women reach their weight…
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Brian Karr: Is Hidden Mold the Root Cause of Your Health Concerns?
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44:35This week, Tee welcomes Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in helping hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes. His work has led to significant health improvements for thousands. As the Co-Founder …
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Dr. Mandy Patterson: The Microbiome: Your Body’s Hidden Health Ally
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36:16What if the key to feeling balanced, energized, and truly well isn’t another supplement or detox program, but the tiny ecosystem living inside you? In this episode, Tee welcomes Dr. Mandy Patterson to explore the essential role of the microbiome in overall wellness. Dr. Mandy is a naturopathic doctor, certified holistic health coach, functional med…
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Sandra Lena Silverman: The Truth About Beauty, Self-Love, and Anti-Aging
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31:11This week, Tee is happy to welcome Sandra Lena Silverman, a beauty and self-love advocate who believes in combining external transformation with deep internal growth. As the co-author of From Bullshit to Botox: A Rebel’s Guide to Self-Love and Eternal Youth, she pulls back the curtain on the world of beauty treatments—sharing honest insights on Bot…
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Dr. Marlene Siegel: Detoxing Your Pet’s Life: Creating a Healthier, Longer Life Naturally
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49:43This week, Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Marlene Siegel to discuss holistic and integrative approaches to pet wellness. Committed to always offering solutions when others have given up, Dr. Siegel is an international lecturer, researcher for integrative veterinary technologies, and a consultant. In addition to her full-time clinical practice, Dr.…
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Juraj Kocar: Can Mushrooms and Honey Be an Answer To Chronic Inflammation?
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28:42In this episode, Tee sits down with Juraj Kocar, the CEO of Wyse Earth, to discuss his mission to provide natural support through adaptogenic honey. He dives into the world of adaptogens, mainly focusing on the powerful health benefits of adaptogenic mushrooms like reishi, cordyceps, and lion's mane. We explore the science behind these mushrooms, t…
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Jill Czarnik: Declutter & Detox your home using AI
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40:50This week, Tee is excited to welcome Jill Czarnik, an entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and co-founder of The Tribalist. Jill plays a pivotal role in shaping the platform's mission and driving its vision of healthy, microplastic-free living while helping households detox their spaces and make non-toxic, sustainable choices. With a background i…
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Mel Hopper Koppelman: The Chronic Illness Reversal Blueprint: How to Reverse Chronic Illness Using a Step-by-Step Process
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41:31This week, Tee is excited to welcome Mel Hopper Koppelman, an integrative healthcare practitioner, educator, and researcher dedicated to helping people overcome chronic health conditions by addressing the root cause, often hidden within the nervous system. As the Program Director at Synthesis Health Lab, she works with individuals who have "tried e…
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Carrie KC West: Detoxing Your Inner Narrative
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36:06This week, Tee welcomes Carrie KC West for a deep discussion centered on the profound impacts of negative self-talk on mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, stress-related health issues, and eroded self-esteem. Carrie, a renowned author, speaker, and life story coach, shares her personal journey from a challenging chi…
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Amy Todisco: Hartshorn Farm and the Benefits of Organic Food
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35:19In this episode, Tee delves into the myriad benefits of organic farming with Amy Todisco of Hartshorn Farm in Vermont. Amy shares invaluable insights into sustainable agricultural practices, emphasizing the importance of soil health, reduced pesticide use, and biodiversity. The conversation highlights the everyday challenges and innovative solution…
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Alison Bladh: Toxic-Free Living: Protecting Your Health from Hidden Chemicals
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38:18This week, Tee is delighted to welcome Alison Bladh, an accomplished health writer, author, podcast guest, speaker, and educator with over 30 years of expertise in health and wellness. Together, Tee and Alison explore the growing awareness of the adverse effects of chemicals that interfere with the endocrine system, detailing how they can cause d…
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Aleiah Kennedy: Healing Beyond Medicine: Overcoming Chronic Illness, Hormonal Fatigue & Anxiety Naturally
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35:30This week, Tee explores the journey of Aleiah Kennedy, a board-certified functional medicine coach and founder of Be Well Co., a holistic health company dedicated to helping women overcome chronic illness, hormonal fatigue, and anxiety naturally. Aleiah delves into her personal experiences of overcoming chronic health issues and helping her husba…
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Dr. Lynn Anderson: The Yoga of Eating: You Are What You Eat, Breathe, Touch and Hear
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35:57In this enlightening episode, Tee welcomes Dr. Lynn Anderson to dive deep into the connections between food, health, and overall well-being. Dr. Lynn is a naturopath, yoga therapist, and internationally recognized health and wellness expert. She has been featured in major publications such as Reader’s Digest, Shape, Self, Spry, The Chicago Times, H…
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Mike Dillon: How Air and Water Quality Contribute to Your Health
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44:12This week, Tee is delighted to sit down with Mike Dillon, founder of Air Water Healing.com, a product line that empowers individuals to take control of their health by improving air and water quality. Mike has built a company dedicated to enhancing well-being through the most essential elements of life. His mission is to show how clean air and pure…
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Claire Cavalieri: Secrets to a Youthful Complexion: Natural, Non-Toxic Skincare
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38:31This week Tee sits down with Claire Cavalieri, the Ageless Aging Wellness Coach. She has years of experience and expertise in health, fitness, and nutrition, helping individuals maintain a youthful body and sharp mind as they age. Claire shares her holistic approach to wellness, influenced by her Italian heritage and the Mediterranean diet, while a…
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Cordelia McFadyen: Hormones Unfiltered: How to Thrive After 35
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45:26This week Tee welcomes Cordelia McFadyen, current Dean for the School of Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim College and the founder of Inspired Living Nutrition. Cordelia shares her journey of overcoming debilitating digestive issues while delving into food sensitivities, the importance of gut health, and how dietary changes can alleviate symptoms l…
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Dr. Anne Marie Fine: How to Thrive in a Toxic World and Prevent Disease
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45:34This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Anne Marie Fine to explore the critical topic of thriving in a toxic world and preventing disease. Dr. Fine is a leading authority in environmental medicine and the Co-Founder of Environmental Medicine Education International, a one-year post-graduate course for physicians specializing in this emerging field. She is also…
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Katy and Mark Simanski: Finding Healthier Vacation Rentals Using “Sensitive Rentals”
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34:53This week, Tee welcomes Katy and Mark Simanski to discuss Sensitive Rentals, a pioneering company founded by the couple to offer healthier Airbnb and rental accommodations, free from fragrances and harmful chemicals. Katy shares her personal health journey, which inspired the creation of the company, highlighting the severe lack of truly non-toxic …
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Michelle Routhenstein: How to Have a Healthy Heart
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35:06This week Tee is delighted to welcome Michelle Routhenstein, the owner of Entirely Nourished, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice specializing in heart disease prevention and management. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, Michelle shares her journey and insights into the importance of a science-based, personalized approach to heart …
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Celebrating our 250th Episode: Understanding Toxins in 2025
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19:48This week Tee is celebrating 250 episodes with a special talk about her passion for avoiding toxins and living a healthier life in 2025. From choosing organic produce to using safe cooking materials and avoiding products with harmful additives, this is an impassioned address on the vital reality of our toxic world and how to avoid it. Tee recounts …
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Dr. Ginny Trierweiler: Healthy Weight Loss Solutions From "Slender For Good"
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29:18This week Tee sits down with Dr. Ginny Trierweiler a psychologist and certified health coach, about her forthcoming book "Slender for Good After 50: Eat More, Stress Less, and Never Diet Again." Dr. Ginny shares her personal journey of overcoming weight gain and health issues that began in her 40s due to hormone changes. Through evidence-based rese…
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Tee Forton-Barnes: Why Cheering for Your Home Team Is Healthy for You
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8:55This week Tee is doing something a little different as she delves into the multifaceted benefits of supporting your hometown sports team, illustrated through their lifelong fandom of the Buffalo Bills. From childhood memories of attending games with their father to decades of holding season tickets, Tee underscores the deep sense of community and e…
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Kate Donovan & Dr. Charles Moon: The Dangerous Chemicals Lurking in Your Home
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30:34This week, we delve into the pervasive presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in everyday household items, such as cosmetics, cookware, and dental floss, and the significant health risks they pose. Linked to cancer, hormone disruption, liver and thyroid issues, reproductive harm, and abnormal fetal development, PFAS exposure has bec…
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Dr. LJ Johnson: Learning To Detox From Common Chemicals and Toxins
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44:07This week Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. LJ Johnson. Dr. Johnson specializes in hormones and gut health while utilizing holistic functional medicine. Dr. Johnson's passion stems from her own personal experience of managing multiple chronic illness diagnoses including the 16 years it took for her to be properly diagnosed with endometriosis. Dr. LJ …
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Stacy Malesiewski: Why Indoor Air Is So Important to Our Health
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36:30To kick off the New Year and promote simple steps to stay healthy this winter, Tee revisits a compelling conversation with Stacy Malesiewski from Austin Air Systems. Together, they explore the critical importance of purifying indoor air, as well as how Austin Air Purifiers outperform low-quality alternatives. With indoor air pollutants like mold, V…
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Jenn Trepeck: Marketing vs. Facts: Reading Nutrition Labels
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42:24As 2024 comes to a close, Tee revisits a conversation that embodies this podcast’s motto: “Read Your Labels and Know Your Ingredients.” Wellness expert Jenn Trepeck, host of the “A Salad With a Side of Fries” podcast, joins Tee to decode the complex world of food labels. Jenn is recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 Under 40 and a nominee for …
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Dr. Leona Allen: How Toxins Contribute To Weight Issues
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34:30As we celebrate the holiday season and anticipate the coming New Year, one of the most common concerns for many is how we can enjoy our favorite foods without regret. Continuing to reinforce healthy eating habits is more pressing during this time of year. With this in mind, Tee is revisiting an important conversation she had in April of 2024 with D…
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Carey Gillam: 'The Monsanto Papers' Exploring The Links Between Glyphosate and Cancer
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37:21With the Holidays in full swing and food at the center of so many of our celebrations and festivities, Tee thought that this was a perfect time to remind listeners of the importance of eating organic foods in an attempt to avoid harmful and potentially cancer-causing agents in common herbicides and pesticides. So this week we are revisiting a conve…
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Annie Delre: Balancing Wellness in a Toxic World: Practical Steps for a Healthier Life
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34:14In this episode, Tee is excited to welcome renowned health and wellness coach Annie Delre. Annie is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with over 750 clients to help them achieve a life of confidence, wellness, and success. Together Ann and Tee share valuable insights on living a balanced and healthy life amid everyd…
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Dr. Tricia Thompson: The RootCause Revolution™: From Symptoms to Solutions in a Toxic World
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39:00In this insightful episode, Tee sits down with Dr. Tricia Thompson, a board-certified physician and founder of The RootCause Revolution™. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Thompson shares her journey from traditional emergency medicine to integrative and functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of illness. T…
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Dr. Amy Rothenberg: You Finished Cancer Treatment! Now What?
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46:55This week Tee welcomes Dr. Amy Rothenberg, a seasoned naturopathic doctor, three-time cancer survivor, and author of 'You Finished Treatment, Now What? A Field Guide for Cancer Survivors.' Dr. Rothenberg shares her personal journey with cancer and discusses the importance of holistic approaches such as nutrition, exercise, lifestyle habits, and med…
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Dr. Nayan Patel: Understanding the Enormous Benefits of Glutathione
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33:56This week Tee welcomes Dr. Nayan Patel for an in-depth introduction to glutathione and how it may assist with fighting chronic disease and aging. Dr. Patel is a sought-after pharmacist, wellness expert, and thought leader in his industry. He has been working with physicians since 1999 to custom-develop medication for their clients and design a pati…
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Dr. Whitney Donohue: Treating the Individual Not the Disease
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36:58This week, Tee is thrilled to welcome Dr. Whitney Donohue, a naturopathic physician and applied kinesiologist, to discuss the importance of addressing the root causes of illnesses rather than merely medicating symptoms. Dr. Donohue, who earned her doctorate from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, is the owner and lead…
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Dr. Tom O’Bryan: Clean Living in a Toxic World
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46:48In this episode, Tee dives into a profound and enlightening conversation with Dr. Tom O'Bryan, a distinguished expert in food sensitivities, autoimmune diseases, and environmental toxins. Dr. O'Bryan shares his remarkable journey from a natural foods baker to a globally recognized figure in functional medicine. Together, they explore the critical r…
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Andrea Dahr: The Power of Switching to Clean Products
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40:17This week Tee is thrilled to welcome Andrea Dahr for a chat about the life-changing power of switching to clean products. Andrea is a clean living advocate and founder of Switch Natural a revolutionary app that helps women & men live cleaner lives by altering daily product purchases and quickly and easily identifying any potentially harmful ingredi…
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Dr. Erin Ellis: The Gut Health Guru on Navigating Nutrition
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36:19In this enlightening episode, Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Erin Ellis to share her journey from restaurant management to becoming a naturopathic doctor, driven by her own health battles with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Erin emphasizes the significance of gut health in overall wellness, discussing the differences between naturopathic and conventional…
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Seth Jones: Solving Health Mysteries & Identifying Building-Related Illnesses
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42:15In this episode, Tee is excited to welcome Seth Jones to discuss the hidden dangers of mold and mycotoxins in homes and workplaces. Seth is the CEO of Hygieia Living Corp and the creator of Superstratum, a product line designed to combat these toxins. Seth shares his journey from international DJ to mold remediation expert, spurred by his personal …
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This week Tee is delighted to welcome Amy Todisco for a wonderful confession about her journey to Organic Living. Amy's 30-year expertise in green living, health, and wellness isn't just theoretical—she lives it every day, helping to run an organic farm in Vermont with her partner, Dave. She leads retreats, tours, and workshops on the farm, offers …
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Jennifer Brower: Author of Silent Killers Shares Her Journey Through Complex Illness and Healing
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40:18In this episode, Jennifer Brower shares her 25-year struggle with Lyme disease, mold toxicity, mercury poisoning, and coronavirus. Starting from a spider bite in 1998, Jennifer's journey led her to write her book 'Silent Killers' to inspire and guide others facing similar health battles. She discusses misdiagnosis, the limitations of traditional me…
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This week Tee is delighted to welcome Cindy Vallone. Cindy was born and raised in South California. She is a busy wife, a mom to 2 teenage boys, and an entrepreneur. She and her family have been using essential oils for over 7 years and have made strides to reduce their toxic load. Today, they use doTERRA essential oils as their first line of defen…
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