How the System is Slaying Us - and What to Do About It: Getting Healthy in Toxic Times with Dr Jenny Goodman
Jul 3, 2024
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Dr. Jenny Goodman, a doctor and author, discusses the health impacts of environmental degradation, including diseases in younger populations. Topics include toxins in food, water, and air, the need for restoring health, and healing the planet by improving soil, water, and air quality.
Prioritize organic food consumption to reduce toxicity and promote environmental well-being.
Reduce exposure to pollutants through conscious consumption and sustainable lifestyle choices.
Address the toxic impact of air pollution by advocating for cleaner energy alternatives and green transport solutions.
Promote eco-friendly practices like regenerative agriculture and sustainable fashion to preserve the environment.
Deep dives
Healthy Living Practices and Environmental Awareness
Prioritizing health and environmental well-being, the podcast focuses on Dr. Jenny Goodman's enlightening insights on human health amidst toxic times. Advocating for organic food consumption to reduce toxicity, Dr. Goodman sheds light on the damaging impact of industrial agriculture on nutrition and the environment. She emphasizes the importance of choosing organic produce and filtering water to limit exposure to harmful chemicals like fluoride, pesticides, and plastic substances, encouraging a collective shift towards conscious consumption and sustainable practices.
Addressing Health Challenges and Preventative Measures
Dr. Jenny Goodman draws attention to the prevalent health crises related to pollution, ranging from childhood diseases to cancer epidemics. Highlighting the significance of reducing exposure to pharmaceuticals and pollutants present in the air, water, and soil, Dr. Goodman advocates for proactive measures such as filtering water, consuming organic foods, and minimizing reliance on synthetic materials. She underscores the need for informed choices to combat the detrimental effects of modern lifestyles and industrial practices.
Challenges of Air Pollution and Sustainable Solutions
Delving into the dangers of air pollution caused by fossil fuel emissions, the podcast underscores the toxic impact of petrochemical combustion on human health. Shedding light on the presence of heavy metals and hazardous compounds in the atmosphere, Dr. Goodman urges the adoption of green public transport systems and personal protective measures like wearing masks in polluted areas. Emphasizing the importance of promoting environmentally-friendly policies and cleaner energy alternatives, the discussion underscores the collective responsibility in mitigating air pollution and safeguarding community well-being.
Future Perspectives: Public Transport and Eco-Friendly Mobility
Pushing for a paradigm shift in urban transportation, the podcast explores innovative approaches like AI-driven personalized transport solutions to revolutionize commuting efficiency and reduce individual carbon footprints. Proposing user-centric services that optimize shared mobility options and minimize environmental impact, the conversation envisions a future where sustainable public transport systems thrive, offering convenient, cost-effective, and eco-conscious travel alternatives. Emphasizing the potential benefits of collaborative and technology-driven mobility solutions, the podcast underscores the transformative power of green urban transportation initiatives.
Efforts Towards Conscious Consumption and Regenerative Practices
Focusing on holistic solutions for environmental preservation, the podcast advocates for conscious consumption habits and regenerative agricultural practices to counteract the detrimental effects of industrial pollution. Emphasizing the role of organic farming, sustainable fashion choices, and reduced plastic usage in promoting a healthier ecosystem, Dr. Goodman underscores the interconnectedness of consumer behaviors and environmental well-being. By championing the adoption of eco-friendly lifestyle practices and endorsing regenerative approaches in various industries, the conversation promotes a harmonious relationship between human health, planetary sustainability, and conscious living.
The Impact of Public Transport on Community and Ownership
Public transport offers a community-owned system beneficial for users and the environment, allowing individuals to pay for their travel based on distance. However, this model faces challenges in gaining widespread acceptance. The discussion highlights the relationship between car ownership, air pollution, and the community-based solution public transport offers.
Concerns About the Health Effects of Electromagnetic Radiation
The podcast delves into the dangers of electromagnetic radiation emitted by everyday devices like Wi-Fi routers, mobile phones, and cell phone towers. The long-term exposure to such radiation, including nuclear radiation from accidents and tests, raises health concerns like cancer and neurological disorders. The episode addresses the need for safer alternatives and ethical considerations in technology production.
Creating Healthier Living Spaces and Lifestyle Choices
The conversation extends to practical steps for creating healthier living environments by avoiding toxic chemicals in cleaning products, personal care items, and home furnishings. Tips include using organic alternatives, monitoring indoor air quality, and adopting sustainable practices like composting and organic gardening. The emphasis is on empowering individuals to make informed choices for personal well-being and environmental sustainability.
How does our increasing destruction of the earth's biosphere also impact our health? What diseases are we seeing in almost pandemic proportions and how much younger are the people in whom we're seeing them? Above all, what can we do to step away from the system that's extracting everything from us - our health, our futures and our potential to be good ancestors?
Our guest this week is Jenny Goodman who is a doctor - and also an author. Her first book, Staying Alive in Toxic TimesL A seasonal guide to lifelong health is a fascinating look at how we can stay well, but it's her second that we're going to explore today, partly because at the time of recording, it's just about to be launched. 'Getting Healthy in Toxic Times: an ecological doctor's prescription for healing your body and the planet' is a mind-bending read. I really did think I knew this stuff, but there are large parts of this book that have blown all my fuses, not just for the health impacts - particularly on children and young people (did you know we're seeing Alzheimer's now in teenagers?) but for the cold-blooded way it's been allowed to happen. Every part of this book is essential reading - not just because it shows us how we're being poisoned by our food, our water, the air that we breath, the things around us that we can't even see - but more importantly because it details how we can get healthy again and help restore the integrity of our soils, our water, our air…the whole world we live in.
As you'll hear, Dr Jenny Goodman is a medical doctor, lecturer and broadcaster. She qualified in Ecological Medicine with British Society for Ecological Medicine and practiced this for over two decades, giving rise to many of the case studies in her books. Jenny has appeared with Terry Pratchett in ITV’s documentary What’s in Your Mouth? and has been featured on the Victoria Derbyshire show, BBC One’s Inside Out and numerous other TV and radio shows.
00:00 Introduction to Microplastics in Clothing 01:10 Welcome to the Accidental Gods Podcast 01:44 The Journey of Dr. Jenny Goodman 03:12 From Conventional Medicine to Ecological Medicine 10:07 The Impact of Industrialised Agriculture 13:17 The Dangers of Glyphosate and Pesticides 23:10 The Epidemic of Chronic Diseases 26:55 The Importance of Organic and Regenerative Farming 35:57 Filtering Water and Avoiding Toxins 36:42 The Hidden Dangers in Our Water 46:01 The Problem with Synthetic Clothing 52:23 The Impact of Fossil Fuels on Air Quality 54:21 Heavy Metals and Air Pollution 55:19 Political and Personal Actions Against Air Pollution 57:01 The Clash of Freedoms: Clean Air vs. Car Ownership 57:25 The Need for Efficient Public Transport 59:27 AI and the Future of Public Transport 01:02:49 Electric Vehicles and Ethical Concerns 01:06:43 Nuclear Power: Risks and Realities 01:07:39 Protecting Yourself from Nuclear Radiation 01:19:33 Electromagnetic Radiation: Hidden Dangers 01:31:08 Making Your Home a Safe Haven 01:40:29 Final Thoughts and Resources
