Cordelia McFadyen: Hormones Unfiltered: How to Thrive After 35
Release Date: 03/10/2025
Vanessa Drew: The Healing Power of Clay — Why This Ancient Remedy Is Making a Modern Comeback
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This week, Tee is joined by Vanessa Drew, a colon hydrotherapist, detox educator, and founder of Cleansing Concepts and Detox Clay World. Over 21 years running her wellness centers, Vanessa has worked with thousands of clients on digestive health and reducing toxic burden, work that revealed just how exposed we all are to environmental toxins. She created Detox Clay World to bring natural, calcium bentonite clay-based detox tools into people's homes, and is also the author of the upcoming book The Bowel Movement. In this episode, Vanessa explains why clay, one of the oldest natural remedies,...
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Tyler Bramlett: Toxic Fitness Culture — The Unseen Toxin Damaging Your Body and Mind
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This week, Tee is joined by Tyler Bramlett, movement coach, father, and co-founder of WeShape. Tyler's path was reshaped by a severe cycling accident that shattered his femur and permanently damaged his knee, launching a 15-year healing journey through multiple surgeries and deep study in functional anatomy and rehabilitation. He and his wife later founded WeShape to challenge the belief that worth is tied to appearance, and with over 800 million views and 6.3 million followers, Tyler has become a leading voice on movement, mindset, and building a healthier relationship with your body. In this...
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Katie Kirklin: The Missing Pieces of Wellness
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This week, Tee is joined by Katie Kirklin, a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Licensed Registered Nurse whose career bridges conventional medicine and root-cause healing. Katie's nursing background took her from a hospital ship in West Africa to a children's hospital in Australia to travel nursing across the U.S., but she felt pulled toward prevention over crisis care. After her own struggles with gut issues, anxiety, and disordered eating, she discovered Functional Nutrition and now helps clients achieve lasting, personalized healing through food as medicine. In this episode,...
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Maia James: How to Create a Healthier Home Without Losing Your Mind
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This week, Tee is joined by Maia James, founder and CEO of Gimme the Good Stuff, a trusted consumer resource helping families make healthier, less-toxic choices for their homes. Since launching the site in 2010, Maia has reviewed thousands of products, from baby formula and cookware to mattresses and skincare, and is known for translating complex scientific research into practical shopping advice. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, and Goop, among others. Maia is passionate about helping families cut unnecessary toxins without creating unnecessary...
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Dr. Jaquel Patterson: The True Foundation of Wellness — Lifestyle Medicine and Proactive Prevention
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This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Jaquel Patterson, an internationally recognized naturopathic physician, 3x Amazon bestselling author, and Forbes contributor. As CEO of Fairfield Family Health, Dr. Jaquel brings over 16 years of clinical expertise treating Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, ADD/ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and environmental illness. She's been named the top naturopathic physician in Fairfield County for six consecutive years, has been featured in USA Today, Forbes, and on CBS, Fox, and NBC, and serves as Treasurer of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. In this episode, Dr....
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Amanda Soukoulis: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Health, and Performance at the Root
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This week, Tee is joined by Amanda Soukoulis, a former elite athlete and private equity CPA turned functional medicine and nutrition practitioner. Amanda works with high performers to resolve root-cause health challenges through her U³ System™ — Uncover, Uproot, Unleash — using precision data and personalized strategies to restore energy, improve gut health, balance hormones, and optimize performance. She's passionate about helping people stop relying on caffeine and quick fixes and instead heal from the inside out. In this episode, Amanda breaks down why so many of us are stuck...
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Abbie Davidson: The Myth of the Toxin-Free Life Without Perfectionism and Burnout
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This week, Tee is joined by Abbie Davidson, founder and editor of , where she helps people reduce everyday toxic exposures without fear or overwhelm. Abbie has worked in sustainability and wellbeing for over a decade, a path that deepened after she became severely ill from a moldy air conditioner and was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). She holds a Certificate in Healthier Materials & Sustainable Building from Parsons School of Design and a Building Biology Advocate™ Certification, and is passionate about making safer product swaps accessible and...
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Lauren Taylor: Why Toxic Transparency in Your Home Matters More Than You Think
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This week, Tee is joined by Lauren Taylor, founder of , a mission-driven CPG company built on transparency. Her B-Corp pitch was accepted into two top accelerators, London Alley and JumpStart Ohio, and she's also a Principal at Halcyon Holdings, a fund investing in mission-led brands like sweetgreen and Roman Brands. Lauren is active in climate and health impact investing, supports UNICEF and the NRDC, and holds degrees from LSE and SMU. She's passionate about turning science and research into cleaner, more honest consumer products. In this episode, Lauren explains why transparency in...
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Luke R. Bucci: Why Blood Flow Is the Key to Cleansing and Metabolism
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This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Luke R. Bucci, PhD, CCN (Rtd), CNS-S, Chief Scientific Officer at , and a longevity science maverick with nearly four decades of experience in nutrition, dietary supplements, and the science of healthy aging. Luke isn't just a scientist, he's a proven industry builder. His career spans ground-floor startups like Ritual, SpectraCell Labs, and Ovii/Utera Health, as well as major growth roles at companies including Schiff Nutrition and Weider Nutrition. He holds patents behind products used daily by millions, including Move Free and Mega Red, and has spent his...
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Dr. Joe Nieusma: The Vital Connection Between Gut Health, Joint Function, and Overall Wellness
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This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Joe Nieusma, toxicologist, founder of , and an expert with nearly four decades of experience studying the effects of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biological agents, and environmental toxins on human health. Throughout his career, Dr. Joe has worked extensively in pharmaceutical safety and toxicology while helping people better understand how toxic exposures, inflammation, and lifestyle choices influence long-term health. Combining scientific expertise with a practical approach to wellness, he is passionate about empowering individuals to address root causes...
info_outlineThis week Tee welcomes Cordelia McFadyen, current Dean for the School of Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim College and the founder of Inspired Living Nutrition. Cordelia shares her journey of overcoming debilitating digestive issues while delving into food sensitivities, the importance of gut health, and how dietary changes can alleviate symptoms like fatigue and mental fog.
With a focus on hormones and their impact during perimenopause and menopause, she offers practical advice on navigating these changes and fostering long-term wellness. By focusing on nutrition and her expertise in holistic health, Cordelia gives listeners practical tips and a positive outlook on life transitions such as coping with menopause, and advocating for personalized and mindful health practices. In addition, Tee and Cordelia discuss the importance of food sensitivities, the crisis in our healthcare system, and why it is vital to be aware of the toxins in our world.
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