The Jordan Harbinger Show

658: Shanna Swan | The Reproduction Crisis and Humanity's Future

Apr 28, 2022

Dr. Shanna Swan, a professor at the Icahn School of Medicine, discusses the alarming 50% decline in sperm counts over the past 40 years and its implications for human fertility. She links environmental chemicals to increasing reproductive issues in both humans and animals. The conversation covers the dangers of toxins in food, personal care products, and the need for reform in chemical safety regulations. Listeners learn practical steps for enhancing reproductive health and the importance of creating a healthier, toxin-free environment at home.

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Shanna Swan

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Facing the Fertility Crisis

19min

Early Puberty and Environmental Impacts

8min

Exploring Chemical Influences on Child Development and Gender Expression

2min

Chemical Exposure and Child Development

18min

Exploring the Dangers of Contaminated Food Sources

2min

Chemical Exposure and Reproductive Health

16min

Exploring the Fertility Crisis and Its Implications

3min

Navigating Fertility: Environmental Impacts and Practical Solutions

5min

10.

Creating a Healthier Home Environment

3min

Dr. Shanna Swan (@drshannaswan) is the Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and the author of Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race.

What We Discuss with Dr. Shanna Swan:

Why has sperm count among men in Western countries decreased by over 50 percent in the past four decades?
What can increasing reproductive problems in the animal kingdom tell us about diminishing human fertility?
The same chemicals that cause reproductive decline are responsible for the obesity epidemic.
What are some of the best practices we can personally observe for recovering from some of the most common fertility issues we face?
What steps can society take today to ensure we have enough of a population to constitute a society tomorrow?
And much more...

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