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How to Spot Greenwashing Featuring Emma Dendler

Release Date: 01/09/2023

Dr. Leona Allen: How Toxins Contribute To Weight Issues

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This week Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Leona Allen, a licensed chiropractor and founder of . In this episode, Dr. Allen and Tee discuss the often-overlooked relationship between toxins and weight issues. Dr. Leona also shares her journey from struggling with weight loss after the birth of her two boys and discovering the significant impact of toxins on overall health. Dr. Allen also emphasizes the importance of detoxifying on a cellular level to improve health and facilitate weight loss, highlighting that diet and exercise alone may not be sufficient for those facing weight loss...

Xenia Brandstetter: Recovering Naturally From an Autoimmune Disease

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This week Tee is delighted to welcome Xenia Brandstetter who shares her transformative journey from battling multiple autoimmune diseases in her twenties to becoming a symptom-free wellness coach. Initially working in finance and living a seemingly dream life, Xenia’s health deteriorated, leading to a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis and Crohn's disease. She discusses the challenges of dealing with vague symptoms, the conventional medical system's focus on medication without exploring root causes, and the personal and professional impacts of her health struggles. Xenia also discusses...

Kim Rahir: How to Improve Your Health and Happiness by Building Muscle

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This week, Tee is excited to welcome Kim Rahir live from Madrid, Spain for an empowering talk about the benefits of building muscle in your midlife and beyond. Kim is a 60-year-old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. This journey inspired her to leave her career in journalism in her 50s and become a health coach for middle-aged women with a big focus on reactivating and rebuilding muscle. Today, she...

Dr. Mani Kukreja: A Talk About Healthy Aging

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This week Tee is thrilled to welcome Dr. Mani Kukreja for a great talk about aging. Dr. Kukreja is the Director of Integrative Health and Wellness at . In this episode, Dr. Mani outlines the scientific theories behind aging, describing it as a complex biological process characterized by the decline of cellular function, which environmental toxins and lifestyle stressors can accelerate. She advocates for preventative measures to mitigate these effects, focusing on nutrition, consistent exercise, adequate sleep, and stress management. In addition, Tee and Mani also touch on the topic of...

Alicia McCarthy: Healthy Home: A Deep Dive into Safer Cleaning and Disinfection Practices

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This week Tee is delighted to welcome Alicia McCarthy for a deep dive into safer cleaning and disinfection practices in our home. A growing number of studies have identified cleaners as a group at risk for adverse health effects on the skin and the respiratory tract. Chemical substances present in cleaning products could be responsible for these effects. Alicia is here to guide listeners through the science of better and safer cleaning while also offering tips on what to look for in safe cleaning products. Alicia is a committed and enthusiastic scientist and educator at the Toxics Use...

Dr. Shivani Gupta: Ayurvedic Lifestyle and the Power of Detox

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This week Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta for an enlightening conversation about the detoxifying and healing properties of Ayurveda. Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic Specialist and the founder of , an Ayurvedic supplement company that helps people with inflammation and pain. As an expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices, Dr. Shivani helps her clients achieve equilibrium through the practice of ancient Ayurvedic methods. Dr. Shivani completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her Ph.D. on the healing properties of Turmeric. She has practiced Ayurvedic medicine for over 20...

Creating a Healthy Home with Dr. Lum Frundi

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This week Tee welcomes Dr. Lum Frundi to the podcast to illuminate and inform listeners about the risk of potential toxins and how they can affect you and your family's well-being. Dr. Lum is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Generational Wellbeing. Her passion defines and drives her teaching of healthy habits and how to create sustainable generations. As a practicing Pediatrician based in Georgia, Dr. Frundi brings a wealth of medical knowledge and expertise to her role as the driving force behind Generational Wellbeing. Her vision is clear: to provide mothers with the...

Stacy Malesiewski: Why Indoor Air Is So Important to Our Health

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To celebrate our 200th episode Tee is so excited to welcome Stacy Malesiewski from for a wonderful conversation about the importance of purifying your indoor air and how stand apart from other low-quality “air purifiers” on the market. Mold, VOCs, dust, wildfire smoke, and other allergens can all compromise air quality and your health. EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be two to five times — and occasionally more than 100 times — higher than outdoor levels. These levels of indoor air pollutants are of particular concern...

Mahwish Syed: How My Cancer Journey Opened My Eyes to the Hidden Toxins in My Home

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This week Tee is delighted to welcome Mahwish Syed for an inspirational and affirming talk about the power of holistic design and overcoming the many challenges of cancer and cancer recovery. Mahwish is an award-winning fashion and interior designer, celebrated author, cancer survivor, and devoted mother. Her creations have adorned bodies and homes for over two decades, fostering spaces that nurture and heal. Featured in distinguished publications like the New York Times, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, and Hamptons Cottages & Gardens Mahwish’s designs transcend boundaries....

Liz Harriman: How Flame Retardants Can Affect Your Health

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This week, Tee is excited to welcome Liz Harriman for a discussion of the dangers of flame retardants to you and your family's health. Since the 1970s, flame-retardant chemicals have been added to many types of products, from furnishings to mattresses, carpets, electronics, and household appliances. We are exposed to toxic flame retardants through inhalation of dust particles containing these chemicals, whether it’s in consumer products, textiles, or furniture that contain flame retardants. The good news is that alternatives to these chemicals have begun to be developed and many companies...

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Emma Dendler is an environmental activist and content creator focusing on making eco-friendly living accessible for everyone. Her mission is to make low-waste living free, easy, and fun for everyone while educating her audience about climate-related issues.

In this episode, Emma and Tee unpack the secrets behind identifying “greenwashing”, a common practice amongst companies hoping to allure environmentally conscious customers with products that report to be environmentally friendly when in reality continue to contain harmful plastics, chemicals, or toxins. Emma shares some simple tricks for spotting these products while offering helpful advice on seeking out truly green alternatives for products such as laundry detergents, dishwasher soaps, and other household cleaning products.

In addition to discussing the practice of greenwashing, Tee and Emma also remind listeners of the many ways that companies find loopholes in regulations by hiding behind red-flag words such as fragrance, natural, and sustainable.

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