In this powerful and deeply important episode, I’m joined by Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh, an integrative and holistic pediatrician who has become a leading voice in reshaping how we view children’s health in the modern world.

Together, we unpack the rise in chronic illness among children, the growing body of research around environmental toxins, vaccines, and their potential relationship to all sorts of health issues & disorders, and how to approach this conversation with nuance, openness, and critical thinking.

Dr. Warsh brings both conventional medical training and an integrative approach to the table, helping us ask better questions and look at the whole child — including immune function, epigenetics, inflammation, and toxic load. This is a must-listen if you're a parent, future parent, educator, or simply someone who cares about the future of human health.

🧠 We Discuss:

• Why chronic disease is skyrocketing in kids — and why it’s not just genetics

• What the actual research says about the autism–vaccine conversation (spoiler: it’s not black and white)

• How environmental factors like PFAS, pesticides, and plastics may be a bigger problem than anyone's admitting

• The role of the immune system, gut health, and the nervous system in neurodevelopment

• Why asking questions and advocating for informed consent is not anti-science

• Dr. Warsh’s integrative approach to pediatric care & and what he teaches families in his practice

👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Joel Warsh:

Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh is a board-certified pediatrician with a background in both conventional medicine and integrative/holistic health. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College and completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Warsh is the founder of Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine in Studio City, CA and is a nationally recognized speaker on integrative medicine, toxins, and holistic approaches to childhood wellness.

He has been featured in documentaries like The Healing of Our Children and media outlets including CBS, Fox, and LA Parent Magazine. His mission is to empower families to take a proactive, informed, and balanced approach to raising healthy kids in today’s world.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Follow Dr. Joel Warsh on Instagram @drjoelgator

• Learn more about his practice: www.integrativepediatrics.com

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