Toxin-Free Talk with Nontoxic Mama Bear Jenna Johnson
Release Date: 04/24/2023
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Celebrating 300 Episodes!
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Gabriela Rosa: How a Low-Tox Lifestyle Supports Reproductive Health
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This week, Tee is delighted to welcome , DrPH (Candidate, Harvard), MPH (Clinical Effectiveness, Harvard), MScM (Reproductive Medicine & Human Genetics, University of Sydney), BHSc (ND). Gabriela is a Harvard-awarded scholar, internationally recognized fertility specialist, and the founder of The Currently completing her Doctor of Public Health, she is known for advancing evidence-based, integrative approaches to infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and repeated treatment failure, helping individuals and couples achieve healthy pregnancies when other treatments have not worked. In...
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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...
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Jenn Trepeck: The Keys to Uncomplicating Wellness
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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...
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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....
info_outlineThis week on Green Living with Tee, Tee welcomes Jenna Johnson for an informative conversation about how parents and individuals can begin to detoxify their everyday lives and take small steps towards a toxin-free lifestyle. Jenna and Tee discuss some of the practical first steps that any parent can take to protect their children from the overwhelming amount of toxic chemicals in our everyday products. Jenna brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this talk to help anyone overwhelmed by questions about harmful chemicals and toxins to begin taking the critical first steps toward a healthier and happier way of living.
Jenna is a mother of three and a retired special education teacher who took her passion for toxin-free living and turned it into a way to connect with other families on her social media platforms. Jenna began her journey almost 7 years ago when she was pregnant with her first child. Jenna had no idea that toxins were harmful to her developing baby and once she dove down that rabbit hole, there was no going back. Jenna started a Facebook group as a way to share resources and journal articles regarding the safety of ingredients and started bringing awareness to greenwashed brands.
Jenna left teaching to pursue her passion for helping families ditch toxins. Now she is coming out with a new children’s book, focusing on the harm of plastic. “We have to teach our children to do better” Jenna insists and of course, Tee could not agree more! In addition, Jenna writes blogs and articles for companies that share her passion. She has published a Home Detox Guide ebook with over 150 pages of toxin-free tips, DIY recipes, brand recommendations, and ways to decrease your chemical exposure on a daily basis. Jenna has more guides set to release this year. Jenna lives with her husband and three children in Texas.
Connect with Jenna:
Website https://www.iammamabearliving.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nontoxicmamabear
The Complete Home Detox Guide: https://mamabearliving.ck.page/products/the-complete-home-detox-guide?fbclid=IwAR2WSaMwxgq6ZynHXgH6NeT1F2aU3ruGjE6OVwMrsrFhpWQ6Hp9NzrRWnMQ
Free Guide on Safe Laundry: https://mamabearliving.ck.page/a28b16dced
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