S2E15 - “Mother of Dragons” with Guest: Kyndell DeNicola
Green Docs
Description: That’s right, there’s a new Mother of Dragons- many, in fact. This episode the Green Docs honors expectant mothers in this Chinese "Year of the Dragon" with a special guest – Nate’s wife, Kyndell, who is expecting their little fire-breather this summer. She talks about what it’s like to be married to an Ob/Gyn (her OB FOB), how to navigate the new digital marketplace for pregnancy and parenthood, and the best time to discuss environmental topics with moms-to-be. Sneak preview: it’s not at 6 AM before coffee. Nate and Bruce steer you through the...
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S2E14 - “Earth Day” - FIGO Podcast
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In this episode we’re joining forces with FIGO – the international federation of gynecology and obstetrics; basically like the UN for Ob/Gyn – to bring you a special earth day episode. We’ll be hearing from voices around the globe – like Dr. Ditas Decena from the Philippines, Dr. Jim Zhang from China, and Rashmi Joglekar from UCSF – on what earth day means to them, and what in the world it has to do with family health. Links: EV sales slowing: Redfin air pollution with listings: A more nuanced approach to Divestment strategies: PFAS chemical exposure and bad...
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S2E13 “Gator-Aid” with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
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How much screen time is safe for your kids? Does it really put them at risk for depression and anxiety? And what’s the story with encapsulating- and eating- your placenta…? In this episode we bite into all those questions with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh, or as you may know him on instagram, “Dr. Gator.” He brings his expertise as a Pediatrician, Integrative Medicine physician, and author of the book “Parenting At Your Child’s Pace”, to give you the incisive answer to these and other pressing questions parents face today. You might be surprised by...
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S2E12 Global IVF Practice, Irish Twins and Guinness!
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Irish eyes are smiling this St. Patrick’s Day as the Green Docs share a pint with Dr. Edgar Mocanu, a Dublin-based fertility specialist and president of the International Federation of Fertility Societies. He brings his unique global perspective to the fertility question on everyone’s mind: what on earth is going on in Alabama? The answer might surprise you. Dr. Mocanu also weighs in on the latest trends: how diet can improve fertility, why we worry about jacuzzis and getting pregnant, and how to avoid hormone-disrupting chemicals. There’s a reason they say...
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S2E11 Trust Your Gut: Dietary Tips from a Health Guru
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Show Notes: What is “integrative medicine” and why has it gotten so popular? This episode explores this approach to illness – and boosting wellness- with Dr. Edison de Mello, the founder and head of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, California. As the author of a book called Bloated, Dr. de Mello shares his views on the many connections of our gut microbiome to our overall health as well as the benefits and risks of vaginal “seeding” of newborns to help boost their immune systems. Speaking of the gut flora, Nate and Bruce start off with new...
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S2E10 Lead Expert Spills the Tea on Stanley Cups
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Show Notes Have you ever wondered how consumer goods get recalled? In this episode the Green Docs spill the tea with Tamara Rubin, the woman behind many of those recalls related to lead and food toxicity – including most recently calling out Stanley Cup Tumblers. You may have seen Saturday Night Live satirizing the safety of these “Big Dumb Cups.” Tamara brings her experience as the mother of two children with lead poisoning to drive her passion as an activist and filmmaker – and as the “Lead Safe Mama” she delivers everything you need to know about...
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S2E9 Just The Tips: Valentine’s Day Health Guide
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In this Valentine’s Day episode, the Green Docs review toxic-free romance. Yes, it can happen. You’ll learn how couples, including expectant couples, can enjoy a swoon-worthy evening without any extra toxic chemicals – from chocolate and sweets, safe foods to enjoy, flowers, spa days, and other – ahem – “lotions.” Plus, have you ever wondered if safe sex is actually safe in pregnancy? Later in the episode we’ll switch it up and talk with a co-founder of a premium non-alcoholic beverage company, Something and Nothing, and get some rose-themed...
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S2E8 Climate, Health, & Rock’n’Roll
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Congressman Mike Levin joins the Green Docs to talk about climate, health, and yes rock’n’roll. Roughly in that order. He explains how his early work in Southern California’s clean energy sector has informed a prolific career in Congress – one that has delivered successful, bipartisan environmental policies that improve the health of pregnancies and families nationwide. He shares what members of Congress do for fun on rare days off: turns out they like Pearl Jam too. And he gives a candid look behind the scenes of campaign finance; where the real action...
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S2E7 Not Your Grandfather’s Dry January
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Description: To kick off 2024 the Green Docs raise a glass with Dan Scott, a master mixologist in Los Angeles, California and founder of his own craft beverage catering company, The Whaling Club. With over a decade of experience blending spirits in New York, DC, and now LA, Dan has served some of Hollywood’s brightest stars – and here he’s sharing custom mocktail recipes just for us. Because as you’ll learn, this is not your Grandfather’s Dry January. Nate and Bruce break down the headlines: the ozone hole is getting… smaller, California recycles champagne...
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S2E6 Christmas Recipes with a Culinary Medicine Doc
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Description: In this holiday finale, the Green Docs review Christmas movies, more seasonal mocktails, and healthy holiday recipes with Angie Neison – a Family Medicine doctor sharing her unique training in lifestyle and culinary medicine. She gives you step-by-step recipes for hearty vegetable accouterments, green & red Christmas pasta with grated cheese “snow”, and fresh takes on traditional tamales. She even designed a holiday mocktail just for this show! You’ll want to take notes to create your own “Herb Tea-zzy.” Nate and Bruce cover the latest...
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Halloween is spooky enough without having to worry about toxic chemicals in your hair & makeup. To cure this haunting feeling the Green Docs talk with Sonya Talamantes, a professional makeup artist of 20 years, to uncover which types of makeup are best for you and your kids to stay blemish and toxic-free while getting into character, or even just getting out the door each morning. You’ll get practical, professional advice along with helpful apps and DIY recipes for children’s face paint to avoid those ghastly heavy metals.
Nate and Bruce recap the latest headlines: France ensures that all new buildings will be equipped with green roofing; fun-flation is coming to a concert near you – if you can afford it; and red dye #3 of Cheetos neon-glow infamy gets banned in California. Nate relays news from Paris about a new toxicity screening for prenatal vitamins, and Bruce tests a Japanese technique for getting the most from your record player. Tune in for this Halloween episode that promises less tricks, more treats.
Links:
Green roofs in France - https://www.grufekit.co.uk/news/green-roofs-on-all-new-commercial-buildings-new-law-in-france
“Funflation”: too expensive to have fun - https://www.wsj.com/economy/consumers/its-getting-too-expensive-to-have-fun-a59e9df8
California bans red dye No. 3 among other toxic food additives - https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/09/healthcalifornia-governor-bans-red-dye-no-3-wellness/index.html
Two great new Italian restaurants in La Jolla:
https://www.marisilajolla.com/
Healthline article on makeup/cosmetic safety - https://www.healthline.com/health/toxic-makeup#what-it-is
FIGO Statement: Screening Prenatal Supplements for Toxic Chemicals and Pollutants - https://www.figo.org/resources/figo-statements/toxic-chemicals-and-environmental-contaminants-prenatal-vitamins
ACOG Committee Opinion: Reducing Prenatal Exposure to Toxic Environmental Exposures - https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2021/07/reducing-prenatal-exposure-to-toxic-environmental-agents
Project TENDR (Targeting Environmental Neuro-Developmental Risk) Consensus Statement - https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/ehp358#:~:text=The%20TENDR%20Consensus%20Statement%20is,neurodevelopmental%20disabilities%20in%20America%27s%20children
Frenchie Wine Bar - http://www.frenchie-bav.com/en/home/
San Diego Restaurants:
Giffard Aperitif Syrup - https://www.bittersandbottles.com/products/giffard-aperitif-syrup
Clean Beauty Apps:
Think Dirty - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/think-dirty-shop-clean/id687176839
Yuka - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yuka-food-cosmetic-scanner/id1092799236
Chemical maze - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chemical-maze-shopping-companion/id363470500
Detox me - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/detox-me/id1056195091
Non-Toxic Costume Options:
Ways to buy non-toxic face paint - https://biggreenpurse.com/non-toxic-face-paint-for-halloween/
Do-It-Yourself Face Paint - https://parents.highlights.com/how-to-make-homemade-face-paint