The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast Why We’re Sicker Than Ever: How Pesticides, Profits, and Policy Are Failing Us with Dr. Nathan Donley
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We’re living longer - but not healthier. Chronic disease, obesity, cancer, and cognitive decline are skyrocketing, and most of us have been led to believe it’s all about food and fitness. But there’s a deeper story hiding in plain sight.
In this eye-opening conversation, Coach Kevin English sits down with Dr. Nathan Donley, a cellular biologist turned environmental health researcher, to uncover the truth about the toxins all around us - and inside us.
From pesticide-laden crops to chemical-filled water and everyday household products, Dr. Donley reveals how corporate profits and weak policy have created an invisible health crisis. You’ll learn what these chemicals are doing to your body, how they interact with diet and lifestyle, and why prevention (not treatment) should be the future of medicine.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but still struggling to feel vibrant and strong, this episode will change the way you think about health, aging, and personal responsibility.
In This Episode You’ll Discover:
- Why chronic disease rates keep climbing - even as science advances
- The shocking truth about what’s really in your food, water, and soil
- How modern agriculture and corporate lobbying shape the “standard” American diet
- The difference between dirt and living soil (and why it matters for your health)
- How long-term exposure to small amounts of toxins can sabotage your body’s ability to heal
- Why the solution isn’t a “detox” - it’s systemic change and smarter choices
- What steps you can take today to reduce exposure and reclaim control over your health
About Dr. Nathan Donley
Dr. Donley earned his PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology at Oregon Health and Sciences University, where he studied how toxic chemicals damage DNA and lead to cancer. Today, he works with the Center for Biological Diversity, fighting to expose the health and environmental dangers of pesticides and chemical pollution - and pushing for stronger protections for people, wildlife, and the planet.
Visit https://www.biologicaldiversity.org to learn more and take action.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv/
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