

Toxic Tangents
Million Marker
Welcome to the Toxic Tangents powered by Million Marker! DID YOU KNOW...We are all exposed to many man-made chemicals in our daily lives. The food we eat and water we drink, the air we breathe, and the products we use can all contain these chemicals. Exposures to toxic chemicals begin from the moment of conception and continue throughout life. WE CAN HELP! In this podcast, we share practical, science-based strategies that can help reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals so you can live your best life. From the latest environmental health studies to some real-world health problems, this show brings you current information from experts so you can make more confident decisions for you and your family.
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Sep 14, 2025 • 31min
Seed Cycling with Dr. Corina Dunlap
Thank you for joining us. Many of our followers turn to us to help their families during the trying to conceive process. This all starts with balancing your hormones. There are many ways to approach balancing your hormones, with each working differently for every person. One of the healthier ways we’d like to learn more about is through seed cycling. Seed cycling involves eating different edible seeds at different parts of the menstrual cycle.We’re so excited to learn more about seed cycling from Dr. Corina Dunlap. Dr. Corina Dunlap is a licensed naturopathic doctor and medical researcher specializing in women’s health at all stages of life. We can’t wait to hear more and pick her brain about seed cycling. Learn more about Dr. Dunlap's services: https://drcorinadunlap.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Aug 22, 2025 • 30min
Intro to the Microbiome with Kimberly Griffith
Thank you for joining us. Many of our Detect & Detox Test Kit takers find that they have exposures to toxic chemicals through their food sources. Increasing research also shows that these same chemicals, like BPA, have been shown to alter the gut microbiome. Your gut influences more than just your digestive system. It also impacts your immunity, sleep patterns, mood, heart health, weight, skin, and so much more. That’s why we are so glad to be joined today by Kimberly Griffith, a Microbiome Specialist and the Head of Science for Ombre. Ombre provides gut and vaginal health tests that provide personalized microbiome reports, food suggestions, and probiotic recommendations.Learn more about Ombre's services: https://www.ombrelab.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Aug 18, 2025 • 23min
How a Mom's Exercise Routine Influences Their Child's Health with Ayelet Gottsman
Almost half of children with active moms grow up to be physically active themselves, shaping their lifelong health in ways we can’t always see. As moms juggling a thousand things, it’s easy to put your health on the back burner. Healthy habits you establish now will strengthen your body, nurture your mind, reduce stress, and enhance your emotional resilience.If you’re feeling stretched thin, you’re not alone, and carving out even a few minutes for movement is one of the most powerful gifts you can give your family. Carving out time to exercise should begin at preconception, so that your future children have a healthy foundation.When you prioritize your well-being post-pregnancy, you’re showing your children what self-care looks like and teaching them that health is worth protecting at every stage of life. Your exercise routine is more than just “me time.” It’s a ripple effect of healthy habits for future generations to come.That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Ayelet Gottesman, a Pre + Postnatal Educator.During this Live, we’re going to discuss the lasting effects active moms have on children, ways to use exercise to help keep the brain sharp, getting back into working out postpartum, and so much more!Learn more about Ayelet's services: https://www.instagram.com/movewithbetterform/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Aug 14, 2025 • 30min
Gut Tests for Immune Health & Chronic Illness with Marla Pietruszko
If your immunity feels off, your gut might be to blame. Around 70% of your immune system actually resides in your gut, making it a central player in how your body defends itself. Functional lab tests give us a deeper look beyond standard bloodwork, revealing hidden imbalances in gut bacteria, inflammation, and digestive function that traditional tests often miss. These tests enable us to identify the root causes of immune dysfunction and chronic illnesses by examining the gut microbiome and its influence on immune health.Knowing what you’re looking for can be confusing. That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Marla Pietruszko, a Homeopathic practitioner and Holistic Nutritionist.During this Live, we’re going to discuss the gut-immune connection, how gut imbalances can result in chronic illness, Marla’s favorite lab tests, and so much more. Learn more about Marla's services: https://holisticspring.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Aug 11, 2025 • 28min
Taking Control of Health with a Type-A Personality with Chelsea Caler
We all love to take charge of our health and feel empowered by making proactive choices. For those of us with type-A personalities, that drive to excel, to stay on top of things, can be a real strength. We are organized, ambitious, and always ready to tackle the next challenge head on. But sometimes that same intensity and the need for control can make our health journey feel overwhelming, or even spiral out of control. Sometimes our type-A traits can help or hinder us. Navigating the slippery slope can be challenging for some. And that's why we're so glad to chat with Chelsea Caler. Chelsea is a gut and fatigue specialist. During this live, we are going to discuss the type-A loop and its impact on our health, choosing connection over control, managing physical and mental stress wither minerals, and more!Learn more about Chelsea's services: https://www.amindfulrevival.com/work-with-meGet tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Aug 8, 2025 • 38min
Heavy Metals & Mineral Balancing with Nick Dorsey
Heavy metal toxicity is more common than most people realize, and it can quietly impact our energy, mood, and overall well-being. You might be wondering why you feel tired, anxious, or just not yourself, and sometimes, the answer lies in what’s happening inside our bodies.Our environment, food, and even some products we use can introduce heavy metals into our system. But here’s the good news: understanding mineral balance is a powerful way to protect and support our health. Minerals act like the body’s spark plugs, helping us detox and stay resilient in a world full of hidden toxins.That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Nick Dorsey, a Chemistry Educator. During this Live, we’re going to discuss how heavy metals impact mineral balance, the role it has on your mental health, lab testing, and so much more. Learn more about Nick's services: https://functionalchemistry.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Aug 5, 2025 • 37min
Ways to Increase Your Chances of IUI Success with Dr. Tara Harding
We know that the journey to parenthood can be filled with hope, questions, and sometimes, unexpected challenges. For many families, traditional paths to conception don’t always lead to the results they dream of, making reproductive interventions more important than ever. Today, we’re focusing on one of the most accessible and effective options available: intrauterine insemination, or IUI.IUI has helped countless families take a meaningful step forward on their fertility journey, offering new possibilities when other methods haven’t worked. Setting your family up for success with IUI is important. That’s why we’re so glad to chat on IG Live with Dr. Tara Harding, Owner of Simply You Wellness.During this Live, we’re going to discuss fertility medications, timing for IUI success, things to consider about sperm, and so much more.Learn more about Dr. Harding's services: https://www.drtaraharding.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Jul 30, 2025 • 19min
Debugging the Immune System with Tatyana Dobreva
As many of our followers can attest that we're a huge fan of getting to the root of your health issues. With Million Marker's Detect & Detox Kit, you can receive tools necessary to help you reduce your toxic chemical exposures. This information is extremely important for improving your fertility as well as your health. Another new and cutting edge at home testing company or become a huge fan of is the ImYoo. ImYoo couples at home blood collection and single single cell RNA sequencing to be used in immunology studies. This initiative can be very, very beneficial for collecting life changing and life saving data. And today, we're really glad to be joined by my friend and also ImYoo CEO and founder, Tatiana Dobreva, to tell us a little more about this really innovative technology and what ImYoo is doing. Learn more about ImYoo's services: https://www.imyoo.health/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Jul 26, 2025 • 18min
Setting Boundaries with Infertility with Dr. Loree Johnson
Many of our followers are struggling with trying to conceive. In fact, 1 in 5 couples are dealing with male, female, or unknown factor infertility. Struggling with fertility is frustrating for families, especially as they see others successfully growing their families.Coping with these emotions can be hard, especially when those in your life try to be helpful with advice or by checking in on you a lot. While appreciated, these gestures can be even more exhausting. That’s why we are so excited to chat today with Dr. Loree Johnson. Dr. Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 25 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and clinical supervisor.We’re going to discuss setting boundaries with infertility and dealing with your mental health.Learn more about Dr. Johnson's services: https://drloreejohnson.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Jul 22, 2025 • 42min
Intro to Quantify At-Home Test Kit with Michael Dubrovsky
My guest today is Michael Dubrovsky, co-founder of Quantify. Quantify provides at-Home blood testing + wearable data to deliver you personalized health reports.With Quantify, you can track inflammation, metabolic fitness, hormonal & nutritional balance, cardiovascular health, activity and sleep - From Home!We are excited to learn more about Quantify from Michael today.Learn more about Quantify's services: https://siphoxhealth.com/Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/