Leah Segedie, an expert in environmental health, discusses the alarming prevalence of PFAS in the blood of Americans. She highlights the health risks associated with PFAS exposure and the importance of choosing PFAS-free products. The podcast also covers challenges faced by smaller brands in testing for PFAS, the need for consumer activism in pushing for regulation, and insights on clean green beauty brands.
PFAS are present in 97% of Americans' blood, posing health risks like cancer and fertility issues.
Leah Segedie's childhood experience inspired her to become a consumer watchdog uncovering harmful substances.
Leah Segedie's research revealed PFAS contamination in everyday products, advocating for transparency and safer choices.
Deep dives
PFAS and their Impact on Americans' Health
PFAS, or Per-Fluoro-Alco and Poly-Fluoro-Alco substances, have been found in the blood of 97% of Americans, posing serious health concerns. These forever chemicals are linked to cancer, liver damage, and fertility issues. Leah Segerday, an activist, shared her inspiring journey as a consumer watchdog in uncovering harmful practices and substances in the environment.
Leah Segerday's childhood experience of discovering neglected corpses in a mausoleum basement ignited her passion for uncovering wrongdoing. This early intuition and courage have fueled her work as an environmental activist, influencer, and consumer advocate, shedding light on hidden dangers like PFAS contamination.
Impactful Environmental Investigations and Testing Procedures
Leah Segerday's exhaustive consumer studies and product testing have revealed PFAS contamination in various everyday products, including personal care items, cosmetics, food packaging, and more. Her dedicated efforts have led to critical findings and raised awareness about the presence of harmful chemicals in commonly used products.
Challenges in Brand Compliance and Transparency
Despite advocating for safer products and conducting rigorous testing, Leah Segerday has faced resistance and intimidation from some brands. Retaliatory actions, threatening emails, and exclusion from industry meetings have underscored the difficulties in promoting transparency and holding companies accountable for consumer safety.
Empowering Consumers and Influencing Positive Changes
Through her initiatives like ShiftCon Social Media Conference and Momavation platform, Leah Segerday empowers consumers to make informed choices and demand safer products. By advocating for transparency, encouraging brand accountability, and facilitating industry connections, she drives positive changes and promotes a healthier lifestyle for all.
A report by the CDC and NHANES found PFAS in the blood of 97% of Americans. PFAS stands for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. They are a growing class of over 9,000 chemicals made of carbon-fluorine bonds, making these chemicals non-biodegradable, and earning PFAS the nickname “Forever chemicals.”
PFAS are also a human health concern, as exposures have been linked to cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and more. That’s why we’re so glad to be joined today by Leah Segedie.
Leah is a consumer watchdog, author, activist, community organizer, & strategist. She is the founder of the award-winning consumer activist website Mamavation.com.
We are so excited to have her join us today to discuss PFAS in food and products.
Learn more about Leah's services: https://linkinprofile.com/mamavation
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/
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