Thank you for listening to the Chemical Sensitivity Podcast! Amplifying voices of people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and research about the illness. Brought to you by journalist and communication studies researcher, Aaron Goodman, Ph.D. Generously supported by the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation. DISCLAIMER: THIS PROJECT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material from this project are for informat ...
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Dan Neuffer author of CFS Unravelled and creator of the ANS REWIRE recovery program shares his knowledge on healing and recovery from ME, CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS & MCS. Episodes include discussions as well as interviews with recovered patients and expert practitioners. **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER**: Dan Neuffer, CFS Unravelled or ANS REWIRE do not provide medical advice, and the information available in this video does not offer a diagnosis or medical advice of any kind. The content are opinions an ...
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A podcast where we uncover how the environment shapes our health and well-being. Whether you’re curious about how chemicals in your surroundings affect you, or you are looking for practical ways to live a healthier life, you’re in the right place. Brought to you by the Environmental Health Association of Canada and the Environmental Health Association of Québec, this podcast shines a light on multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), the importance of healthy, least toxic product choices and what ...
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Imagine being told your illness isn’t real — and it's just “in your head”— while the law refuses to protect you. In this episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, Professor Doron Dorfman, a disability law scholar at Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey, in the U.S., explores how: People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MC…
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RVs, Formaldehyde, & Toxic Exposures: Nicholas Shapiro, Ph.D.
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32:12Check out the latest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast! It's called “RVs, Formaldehyde, & Toxic Exposures.” I’m speaking with environmental anthropologist, Nicholas Shapiro, Ph.D., associate professor at the University of California in Los Angeles. You’ll hear Nicholas explore how after Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, tens of thousands …
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Fragrance & Indoor Air Quality: Jeffrey Siegel, Ph.D.
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46:37The latest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Fragrance & Indoor Air Quality.” I’m speaking with Jeffrey Siegel, Ph.D., Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto. He is an expert in healthy and sustainable buildings, ventilation, and indoor air quality. A lot of people with MCS contact him, …
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Women's Scented Products & Environmental Justice: Professor Ami Zota
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33:27The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Women’s Scented Products and Environmental Justice.” I’m speaking with Ami Zota, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia University in New York. Professor Zota explores how women of color are disproportionately affected by toxic exposures …
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Chemical Intolerance & the Body: Linus Andersson
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52:36The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Chemical Intolerance & the Body.” I’m speaking with Linus Andersson, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Umeå University in Sweden. His carefully designed experiments have shown how people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) or Chemical Int…
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Environmental Disability: Pia Aimée Tordly
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22:37The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Environmental Disability.” I’m speaking with Norwegian sociology researcher, Pia Aimée Tordly. Her research on Environmental Disability is informed by her experiences living with MCS. When Pia first developed the illness in 2010, she lost her job, had move 10 time…
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Check out the newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast! It's called “MCS Advocates and Activists.” I’m speaking with two women in the U.S. and two women in Canada. All have severe MCS and are activists when it comes to the illness, creating awareness and calling for change in unique and important ways. You’ll hear them explore: Why they d…
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E27 - Can’t Cope with Chronic Illness? One Mental Shift Ignited My Resilience
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15:07In this video Dan shares the one mental shift that ignited more resilience after years of suffering and frustration. If you’re searching for practical ways to cope, rebuild psychological strength and improve daily life with chronic illness like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, PVFS (long covid), POTS, MCS or related illness, this could be key for you. SHOWNOT…
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Chemical Deregulation & Trump: Maria Doa, Ph.D.
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29:28The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Chemical Deregulation and Trump.” I’m speaking with Maria Doa, Ph.D., Senior Director of Chemicals Policy at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a U.S.-based non-profit environmental advocacy group. Before joining the EDF, Dr. Doa was Director of the Chemical Co…
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Nutrition, Detox, & MCS: Dr. Jenny Goodman
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40:21The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! You'll hear my first in a series of personal reflections about MCS. The episode is called “Nutrition, Detox, and MCS.” I’m speaking with Dr. Jenny Goodman, a medical doctor specializing in environmental medicine based in London, England. We’re talking about Dr. Goodman’s new b…
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Fragrance & Indoor Air Pollution: Nusrat Jung, Ph.D. & Brandon Boor, Ph.D.
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40:42The latest episode from The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Fragrance & Indoor Air Quality. I’m speaking with two leading experts, Nusrat Jung, Ph.D. and Brandon Boor, PhD. Both are both professors at Purdue University in Indiana in the U.S. They specialize in indoor air quality, workplace air quality, infant and early-l…
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The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “MCS & Lyme Disease.” I’m speaking with Kathleen Wallace in New York State in the U.S. Kathleen has lived with MCS and Lyme Disease for years. This episode is part of our ongoing efforts to amplify voices of people with MCS. When Kathleen got ill, Kathleen lost her…
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"Illnesses You Have to Fight to Get": Melina Sherman, Ph.D.
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30:35The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Illnesses You Have to Fight to Get.” It features a conversation with Melina Sherman, Ph.D. Melina is a critical science and health communication scholar and Visiting Assistant Professor at Fairfield University in Connecticut in the U.S. You’ll hear Melina explore …
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Chemicals and Parkinson's Disease: Ray Dorsey, MD
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32:19The newest episode from The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Chemicals & Parkinson’s Disease.” It features a conversation with Ray Dorsey, MD, professor of neurology at the University of Rochester in New York State in the U.S. I invited Ray to speak on the podcast, because he insists toxic chemicals are the leading cause …
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Environmental Health & MCS : The Hidden Impact of Toxins with Dr. Caroline Barakat
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38:32Send us a text In this insightful episode of Footprints & Impacts, we sit down with Dr. Caroline Barakat, an Associate Professor specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health at Ontario Tech University. With expertise in air pollution, toxin exposure and public health, Dr. Barakat sheds light on the often-overlooked connections between envi…
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Episode 65 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “Diagnosis & MCS.” It features a conversation with Annemarie Jutel, Ph.D. Annemarie is Professor of Health in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Practice at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand. For decades, Annemarie has explored the …
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E26: Snippet - Goal Setting When Chronically Ill: Get Real or Get Going?
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25:31How can you set realistic and motivating goals when dealing with chronic illnesses such as ME CFS, fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, post-viral fatigue syndrome, and long COVID? I explain why it’s so important to re-engage with making goals and how to deal with the difficulties around goal setting whilst chronically ill. We explores the challenges and multi…
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The Physical & Emotional Labor of MCS: Isabella Clark
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23:13Episode 64 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “The Physical & Emotional Labor of MCS.” It features a conversation with Isabella Clark. Isabella is completing her PhD in sociology at the University of Oregon in the U.S. Her fascinating research focuses on how people with MCS engage in a lot of physical and emotional la…
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E25: Snippet - 7 Strategies to Stay Persistent and Achieve Your Goals with Chronic Illness
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13:27This video discusses seven essential strategies to help you with chronic illnesses like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, PVFS (Long-Covid), POTS, MCS or related illness stay persistent in your recovery efforts and improve your overall quality of life. Dan Neuffer, author of 'CFS Unravelled' and creator of the ANS REWIRE recovery program, shares practical tips…
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Living with MCS: Renu Bakshi’s Journey from Struggle to Advocacy
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40:42Send us a text In this powerful episode of Footprints & Impacts, we speak with Renu Bakshi, a former journalist and anchor, who now works as a media trainer and crisis manager, about her deeply personal experience with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Renu shares the challenges of living with this often misunderstood and invisible disability, i…
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The Chemical Anthropocene: Yogi Hendlin, Ph.D.
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28:39Episode 63 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called: “The Chemical Anthropocene.” It features a conversation with Yogi Hendlin, Ph.D. Yogi is environmental philosopher and public health scientist who works at a number of universities, including Erasmus University in Rotterdam, Netherlands. You’ll hear Yogi and I discuss: Th…
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Forever Chemicals: Daniel Renfrew, Ph.D., & Thomas Pearson, Ph.D.
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21:55Episode 62 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called: “Forever Chemicals.” You'll hear my conversation with two U.S.-based anthropologists, Daniel Renfrew, Ph.D. and Thomas Pearson, Ph.D. They explore: · What forever chemicals are and where they come from. · The harms forever chemicals cause to human health. · The challenges…
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Droits Légaux et Défense des droits des personnes atteintes de Sensibilité Chimique Multiple avec Lila Refaie.
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1:03:12Send us a text Dans cet épisode d’Empreintes et Impacts, nous accueillons Lila Refaie, avocate bilingue au ARCH Centre de Droit des Personnes Handicapées, pour discuter des défis juridiques rencontrés par les personnes atteintes de Sensibilité Chimique Multiple (SCM). Lila partage son expertise en matière de droits des personnes handicapées, y comp…
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Legal Rights and Advocacy for People with MCS with Lila Refaie.
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1:11:52Send us a text Legal Rights and Advocacy for People with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) with Lila Refaie. In this episode of Footprints & Impacts, we are joined by Lila Refaie, Bilingual Staff Lawyer at the ARCH Disability Law Centre to discuss the legal challenges faced by individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Lila shares her …
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Episode 61 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s part of the podcast's ongoing Book and Film Club series that we aim to bring you as often as possible. I’m joined by two listeners with MCS, Chantelle Kirk and Kae Donais, to discuss “Safe,” the 1995 film directed by Todd Haines. We're …
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Toxic Truth - Understanding Environmental Health and MCS with Dr. John Molot
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48:38Send us a text In this special episode, we’re diving deep into the connection between human health and our ecosystem, focusing on the effects of environmental toxins and their impact on the body. We’ll also be exploring Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) — a condition that’s often misunderstood but increasingly recognized as a disability, characte…
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A Biomedical Scientist with MCS: Anita Wasik, Ph.D.
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32:00Episode 59 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “A Biomedical Scientist with MCS.” It features a conversation with Dr. Anita Wasik, a medical herbalist with a PhD in Medicine based in Finland. She has so much knowledge about MCS and also has the condition. You’ll hear Dr. Wasik explore: Her own experiences with MCS and …
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Navigating MCS: History, Experiences and Future Aspirations of EHAC-ASEC & ASEQ-EHAQ
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56:25Send us a text In this enlightening first episode, Rohini Peris and Rosa Iacono share their personal journeys with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and delve into the impactful work of the Environmental Health Associations of Québec and Canada. They discuss the association's history, mission and current initiatives aimed at supporting individual…
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MCS & the Medical System: Tarryn Phillips, Ph.D.
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35:37Episode 58 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called “MCS & the Medical System.” It features a conversation with Tarryn Phillips, Ph.D. Tarryn is a medical anthropologist and associate professor in Crime, Justice and Legal Studies in the Department of Social Inquiry at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. I'm really …
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Episode 57 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s the first in an ongoing series that we’re calling The MCS Podcast Book Club. I’m speaking with four women with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) — two in the U.S. and two from Canada. They are Caren Kirk, Donna Reid, Jacqueline Rice, …
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E24: Snippet - Beyond Knowledge: Unlocking Recovery Progress for ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS or long-covid
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13:31In over a decade of helping people recover, I have found that whilst knowledge can be key, often other factors are more important. In this video, we delve into why knowledge alone isn't enough for recovery from chronic illness like ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS (or long-covid). We uncover potential missing pieces in your journey. Discover w…
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An Environmental Refugee: A Conversation with Canary Involuntary (Sue)
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25:11Episode 56 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called “En Environmental Refugee." I'm speaking with Sue, who goes by the name Canary Involuntary. She lives with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity (EHS). We spoke about: * Her ongoing experiences …
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Sacrifice Zones, Slow Violence, & Pushing Back: Noah, Theriault, Ph.D.
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32:51Episode 55 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's called: “Sacrifice Zones, Slow Violence, and Pushing Back against Chemical Pollution." It features a conversation with Noah Theriault, Ph.D. Noah is an associate professor of anthropology in the Department of History at at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. H…
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Join us in this transformative episode as Lynne, an experienced nurse, bravely shares her journey to recovery from ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). As a medical professional, she had been skeptical about the validity of ME/CFS diagnoses. However, Lynne's perspective shifted dramatically after facing years of debilitating…
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Women, Dismissal and Healthcare: Charee M. Thompson, PhD.
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30:38Episode 54 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It's called: “Women, Dismissal, and Healthcare.” You'll hear Charee M. Thompson, Ph.D. Charee is an associate professor in the Department of Communication at the College of Liberal Arts & Science at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champ…
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Episode 53 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It's called: “A Journalist, 9/11, & MCS.” You'll hear Justine Barron, an investigative journalist and writer based in Miami Florida. Justine is the author of the 2023 book, “They Killed Freddie Gray: The Anatomy of a Police Brutality Cover-U…
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E22: Snippet - Is Looking For Treatments Stopping You Recovering From ME/CFS, PVFS(long-covid), Fibromyalgia & POTS
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14:17Looking for treatments to help you recover from ME/CFS, PVFS (long-covid), Fibromyalgia or POTS or related illnesses should surely be a good thing. It’s what most of us do whilst we are ill until we eventually give up or are told ‘there is not cure, so you can’t recover’. But whilst it can be key to your recovery breakthrough, it can also have sign…
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E21: Dr Michael Lenz on treating Fibromyalgia, CFS, POTS - treating children & the connection with ADHD
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1:08:59In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Lenz, a dedicated physician specializing in fibromyalgia, ME, CFS, POTS, and related illnesses. Dr. Lenz discusses his conservative approach to medications and emphasis on lifestyle medicine, particularly for children with these conditions. A notable part of the discussion delves into the common comorbi…
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Episode 52 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called "Crip Kinship." I’m speaking with Shayda Kafai, Ph.D., author of the 2021 book, "Crip Kinship. The Disability Justice & Art Activism of Sins Invalid." Shayda is an associate professor in the Ethnic and Women's Studies Department …
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Protecting Children from Harmful Chemicals: David Steinman
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35:28Episode 51 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called “Protecting Children from Harmful Chemicals.” I’m speaking with David Steinman, author and activist about his 2024 book, “Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins.” You’ll hear David talk about t…
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E20: Snippet - How resilient can recoveries be after ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS, PVFS (or long-covid)?
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21:12It’s finally time to share some of my health struggles during the last 6 years. It seems like a good opportunity to speak about how resilient ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, MCS PVFS (or long-covid) recoveries can be – after all, when we recover we often can’t help but ask ….”will it last?” SHOWNOTES: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode20 **MEDICAL DISCL…
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Everyday Exposures in Canada's Chemical Valley: Sarah Marie Wiebe, Ph.D.
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30:08Episode 50 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! It's titled, "Everyday Exposures in Canada’s Chemical Valley." https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ You'll hear Sarah Marie Wiebe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Advisor in the School of Public Administration at the University of Victoria, in British Columbia, Can…
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Gulf War Illness & MCS: Beatrice Golomb, MD, Ph.D.
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18:51Episode 49 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called: “Gulf War Illness and MCS.” I’m speaking with with Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD. Dr. Golomb is a professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine. She served as a primary care doctor for a panel o…
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A Mother, Daughter, & MCS: Adelia Shepherd and Sherry Crowell-Shepherd
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23:19Episode 48 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called “A Mother, Daughter, & MCS.” I’m speaking with Adelia Shepherd and Sherry Crowell-Shepherd who live in Nova Scotia on the East Coast of Canada. You’ll hear them talk about how Sherry’s MCS influenced their mother-daughter relatio…
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The Canary Professor: Liza Grandia, Ph.D.
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31:49Episode 47 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called “The Canary Professor.” I’m speaking with anthropologist and professor, Liza Grandia, Ph.D. Liza is an associate professor of anthropology in the Dapartment of Native American Studies at the University of California Davis. She id…
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Finding Environmentally Safe Housing: Scott Daniska
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29:25Episode 46 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called: “Finding Environmentally Safe Housing.” I’m speaking with Scott Daniska. Scott Daniska, an independent researcher with a background in biology and genomics who has MCS. After five years trying to rent safe apartments in Massachu…
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Ecosickness in U.S. Fiction: Heather Houser
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25:10Episode 45 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called: “Ecosickness in U.S. Fiction." I’m speaking with Heather Houser, Ph.D., professor of English at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of the 2014 book, “Ecosickness in Contemporary U.S. Fiction.” We explore how: Write…
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Episode 44 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called: “American Breakdown.” I’m speaking with author and activist Jennifer Lunden, who goes by her last name, Lunden. Lunden is the author of “American Breakdown: Our Ailing Nation, My Body's Revolt, and the Nineteenth-Century Woman W…
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Episode 43 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called: “The Chemical Age.” It features a conversation with Frank A. von Hippel, Ph.D. Frank is a professor of environmental health sciences at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on toxicology and health disparities, with a…
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Episode 42 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now! https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ It’s called "Fighting to Breathe." It features a conversation with Nicole Fabricant, Ph.D. Nicole is a professor of Anthropology and director of Latin American and Latino/a Studies at Towson University in Maryland on the east coast of the U.…
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