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Millions of people live with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).

We are often the best sources of knowledge about the condition.

In this special episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, I explore listeners’ important questions.

I turn to people with MCS for answers, as well as researchers who specialize in the condition.

We explore:

  • How to survive in toxic housing
  • Traveling safely with MCS
  • Which countries recognize MCS as a disability
  • Hospital accommodations
  • Why fragrances are so pervasive
  • Hormonal links to MCS
  • Transparency in product labeling
  • Medication sensitivity
  • And more

This is an episode about real-life challenges — and the collective wisdom of our community.
🎧 Listen now and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Support the show

Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast.
If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter!

Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language.

Please follow the podcast on social media:
Facebook

Instagram
BlueSky
TikTok
Sponsorship Opportunites

Are you an organization or company interested in helping to create greater awareness about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Chemical Intolerance and/or looking for sponsorship opportunities? Please email us at [email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Special Q&A kickoff: what MCS is, why this episode, and how to share feedback/survey. (00:00:00)

2. Surviving without recognition: toxic hallways, zero support—listener hacks that actually help. (00:01:30)

3. Travel again with MCS: Airbnbs, cars, planes—what to ask for, what to avoid. (00:06:30)

4. Who recognizes MCS? Countries that list it as a disability—and why that still isn’t enough. (00:10:30)

5. Hospitals & MCS: rights vs. reality—gaslighting, wins, and how to prep for visits. (00:13:30)

6. How it starts (beyond mold): TILT, major exposure events, and why “last straws” matter. (00:17:30)

7. Why fragrance is everywhere: marketing, masking, and policy plays that can work. (00:22:00)

8. Hormones in the mix: endometriosis/PCOS, estrogen, TRP receptors—possible links. (00:26:00)

9. Labels & “fragrance”: trade secrets, better rules abroad, and what to push for. (00:29:30)

10. Aging, MAID, and talking to non-MCS folks: care realities, hard choices, and Linda’s outreach playbook. (00:34:00)

81 episodes

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Content provided by The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Millions of people live with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).

We are often the best sources of knowledge about the condition.

In this special episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, I explore listeners’ important questions.

I turn to people with MCS for answers, as well as researchers who specialize in the condition.

We explore:

  • How to survive in toxic housing
  • Traveling safely with MCS
  • Which countries recognize MCS as a disability
  • Hospital accommodations
  • Why fragrances are so pervasive
  • Hormonal links to MCS
  • Transparency in product labeling
  • Medication sensitivity
  • And more

This is an episode about real-life challenges — and the collective wisdom of our community.
🎧 Listen now and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Support the show

Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast.
If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter!

Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language.

Please follow the podcast on social media:
Facebook

Instagram
BlueSky
TikTok
Sponsorship Opportunites

Are you an organization or company interested in helping to create greater awareness about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Chemical Intolerance and/or looking for sponsorship opportunities? Please email us at [email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Special Q&A kickoff: what MCS is, why this episode, and how to share feedback/survey. (00:00:00)

2. Surviving without recognition: toxic hallways, zero support—listener hacks that actually help. (00:01:30)

3. Travel again with MCS: Airbnbs, cars, planes—what to ask for, what to avoid. (00:06:30)

4. Who recognizes MCS? Countries that list it as a disability—and why that still isn’t enough. (00:10:30)

5. Hospitals & MCS: rights vs. reality—gaslighting, wins, and how to prep for visits. (00:13:30)

6. How it starts (beyond mold): TILT, major exposure events, and why “last straws” matter. (00:17:30)

7. Why fragrance is everywhere: marketing, masking, and policy plays that can work. (00:22:00)

8. Hormones in the mix: endometriosis/PCOS, estrogen, TRP receptors—possible links. (00:26:00)

9. Labels & “fragrance”: trade secrets, better rules abroad, and what to push for. (00:29:30)

10. Aging, MAID, and talking to non-MCS folks: care realities, hard choices, and Linda’s outreach playbook. (00:34:00)

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