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How to Read Labels and Understand What’s Really in Your Food Featuring the Ingredient Guru Mira Dessy

Release Date: 06/27/2022

Martha Carlin: The Gut–Hormone Connection Everyone Should Know

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Balancing the gut microbiome can transform the body’s entire internal terrain—regulating immune function, reducing inflammation, influencing metabolism, and impacting brain health through the gut-brain axis. These interconnected systems play a critical role in the prevention and potential reversal of chronic illness. In this episode, Tee sits down with , a pioneering citizen scientist and systems researcher who has spent the past decade uncovering the hidden links between the microbiome, chronic disease, and environmental toxins. After her husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease,...

Dr. Scott Sherr: The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: How to Reclaim Energy, Focus, and Recovery in a Stressed-Out World

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This week, Tee speaks with , a board-certified internal medicine physician and specialist in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, who focuses on health optimization rather than disease treatment. Dr. Sherr explains his journey from growing up in a holistic health environment to his current practice that integrates conventional and alternative medicine. Dr. Scott introduces the concept of the 'sympathetic spiral of doom'—a cycle of stress, poor sleep, and mitochondrial dysfunction—and discusses actionable strategies to restore balance and resilience. The conversation also covers the importance...

Jenn Trepeck: The Keys to Uncomplicating Wellness

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This week, Tee discusses the complexities of the wellness industry with Lifestyle Coach, Podcaster, and Business Consultant Jenn shares her personal journey towards wellness and how it led her to create an award-winning podcast, , and write her debut book, The book offers a science-based yet practical guide to cut through the overwhelming wellness information and marketing noise. In this chat, Jenn and Tee emphasize the importance of understanding individual health goals, implementing foundational wellness practices, and being discerning with information. The conversation also touches...

Sinan Gölhan: How GelTech Labs Hydrogels Are Accelerating Safer Health Solutions

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This week, Tee discusses innovative cancer treatments using hydrogels with Sinan Gölhan, founder and CEO of . Sinan shares his personal journey from Istanbul to founding GelTech in San Diego, driven by his mother’s battle with cancer. GelTech's mission is to accelerate the development of safer, more targeted cancer treatments using hydrogels, a biocompatible material used in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. GelTech Labs has received substantial funding and aims to commercialize its advanced robotic instruments in numerous labs. The conversation delves into...

Dr. Joe Jacko: Avoiding the Tricks, Deceptions, and Half-Truths of the Medical Profession

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In this episode, Tee discusses the pervasive corruption within the medical industry with guest , an expert in internal, sports, regenerative, preventative medicine, and longevity science. Dr. Jacko shares his journey from an athletic-focused medical practice to the broader, more conventional field of internal medicine, where he began to recognize the overwhelming influence of pharmaceutical companies on healthcare. He discusses the deceptive practices of Big Pharma, including their control over medical research, publication bias, and the manipulation of medical education and practice....

Lucas Vegvary: Reclaiming Rest: The Science of Sleep, Recovery, and Resilience

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This week, Tee discusses the critical topic of sleep with Lucas Vegvary, the founder of , the only premium coaching company exclusively serving night-shift medical professionals. Lucas shares his personal story of overcoming severe health issues caused by a poor diet and sleep deprivation during his night shifts at an oil refinery. He emphasizes the importance of a balanced lifestyle that incorporates nutrition, supplementation, exercise, caffeine management, and mindset to improve sleep quality, particularly for night-shift healthcare workers. Lucas also touches on the importance of paying...

Michelle Doan: Why Self-Love and Mindset Are Just as Important as Skincare and Beauty Treatments

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This week, Tee welcomes Michelle Doan, the founder of Her journey from overcoming cystic acne to building a clean beauty brand is all about resilience, self-love, and innovation. As an immigrant who faced countless challenges, she turned adversity into a mission: helping others feel confident in their skin. Michelle's story isn’t just about beauty—it’s about empowerment. In this episode, Tee and Michelle discuss the impact of mindset, self-love, and resilience on overall well-being. Michelle also goes into detail about the importance of vegan, natural ingredients in skincare,...

Ariana Thacker: From Misdiagnosis to Mold Toxicity Advocate

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This week, Tee sits down with , the founder and CEO of , and a chemical engineer turned venture capitalist with a passion for tackling overlooked challenges. After successfully founding Conscience VC, an early-stage firm investing in science-driven startups, Ariana’s own experience with Mold Toxicity led her to create MoldCo, the first and only platform focused exclusively on environmental and Mold Toxicity diagnosis and treatment at scale. In this chat, Ariana shares her personal journey with mold toxicity, describing her own symptoms and the difficulties she faced in getting a proper...

Kayse Gehret: Microdosing for Healing - Transforming Wellness Through Intentional Practices

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This week, Tee welcomes Kayse Gehret, a highly regarded guide in the practice of microdosing earth medicine and founder of . Kayse shares her personal journey from aspiring doctor to a practitioner of alternative medicine and the impact of microdosing on her own health. She highlights the benefits of microdosing for various physical, mental, and emotional ailments, emphasizing its potential as a treatment for chronic illnesses and trauma. Kayse also discusses the legal landscape of microdosing, its relationship with mental health, and practical steps for those interested in exploring...

Dr. Marianne Pinkston: How BPA and Other Chemicals Affect Women’s Bodies

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This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Marianne Pinkston Mueller, an experienced family practice and integrative medicine physician, and founder of . They discuss the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and parabens on reproductive and metabolic health, focusing on conditions such as estrogen dominance. Dr. Pinkston shares her personal journey from struggling with obesity, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and autoimmune hepatitis to achieving significant weight loss and improved health through integrative medicine. The episode covers the importance of addressing root causes of...

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Do you know where all the food you eat comes from, and what’s really in it?

Many of the edible-appearing products on grocery store shelves contain ingredients that have the potential to be harmful. We as consumers are marketed to by the pretty pictures on the box or claims by the manufacturer. Commercials are abundant in making us believe their products are healthy. Making healthy decisions in the grocery store requires a degree in food science to navigate misleading and confusing food labels.

The reality is, we don't really know exactly what’s in all our food! Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru has demystified the nutritional maze. If we all ate the way Mira recommends, we would have a much healthier population and planet.

Mira Dessy is a holistic nutrition professional, author, and popular public speaker who knows that it's not just what you eat, but what's in what you eat. Mira is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner who has been working with clients for over 15 years helping clients with chronic health issues find nourishing solutions for wellness. Mira is a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Additionally, she is on the Board of Directors for the American Holistic Health Association and is a member of the Professional Advisory Board for the Turner Syndrome Society.

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