

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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Apr 17, 2024 • 32min
Switching from a Toxic to Growth Mindset with Katherine Middleton
At Million Marker, we test people for toxic exposures so that they can live a healthier lifestyle. Changing your products creates a foundation to improve your physical health and mental health. However, complete wellness also includes tending to your emotions. Some might even say your spirit.
That’s why we’re so happy to be joined by Lifestyle Designer and Mindset Coach, Katherine Brown. Katherine hosts the Just Bein Honest Podcast, which I was just on. She has great insights about improving a toxic mindset. And we are excited to pick her brain about some of her tips, and learn about some of her services.
Learn more about Katherine's services: https://linktr.ee/kbrown1
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Apr 11, 2024 • 28min
What to Expect During the IVF Process with Dr. Rahi Victory
Many of our followers turn to us to help their families during the trying to conceive process. Lowering your toxic chemical burdens can be useful in helping your family while trying to conceive, especially when you’re going through the IVF process. IVF has become a viable and successful option for many families, with increasing interest happening over the last few years. This option might be a good choice for your family.
That is why we are so excited to be joined today by Dr. Rahi Victory. Dr. Victory is an Obstetrician Gynecologist and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility specialist. at Victory Reproductive Care in Toronto, Canada.
Dr. Victory is going to tell us what to expect during the IVF process.
Learn more about Dr. Victory's services: https://www.drvictory.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Apr 10, 2024 • 41min
An Intro to Grounding with Robert Iron Shell
We’re always looking for ways to support natural wellness, as many of these align with helping your body detox from harmful chemicals. One recommendation we’re always giving people is to go outdoors, as the sun has so many health benefits. Be sure to tap our Reels feed to watch past Lives about the sun’s role in our biological clock and circadian rhythms.
That’s why we were so excited to chat on IG Live with Robert Iron Shell, @TheGroundedAthlete. During this Live, we discussed grounding, tools to help with grounding, and how grounding may impact your skin, hormones, mental health, and more.
Learn more about Robert's services: https://www.thegroundedathletellc.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Apr 8, 2024 • 33min
Leaky Gut with Dr. Taylor Krick
Thank you for joining us. Many of our health, digestive, even mental health issues can be tied to a leaky gut. Leaky gut is at the root of many disease processes today, including autoimmune diseases.
What’s worse is that leaky gut can become a vicious cycle, as explained in a recent Instagram post from today’s guest, Dr. Taylor Krick. Dr. Taylor Krick is the Owner of Washington Wellness Center in Illinois. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and host of The Autoimmune Doc Podcast.
We’re going to discuss how leaky gut happens, what foods might cause it, and how to deal with leaky gut symptoms.
Learn more about Dr. Krick's services: https://www.washwellnesscenter.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Apr 4, 2024 • 34min
The Gut-Liver Axis with Sophie van IJsselstein
The liver is an important organ that is critical for detoxifying the body. Did you know that your gut microbes can play a role in how your liver functions? Whatever we consume in our diets can impact how our bodies detoxify. This includes how our bodies get rid of toxic chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and parabens.
That’s why we’re so excited to chat today with Sophie van IJsselstein, the Holistic Health Whisperer. Sophie is certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Training Program and Gut Health Advanced Program, and is currently studying for a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine.
We’re going to discuss the gut-liver axis, how it impacts our immune system, and liver-friendly meals.
Learn more about Sophie's services: https://theholistichealthwhisperer.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Mar 28, 2024 • 26min
Estrogen Dominance with Dr. Daisey Anglow
At Million Marker, we test levels of bisphenols, phthalates, parabens, and oxybenzone in your body to help you pinpoint which products are causing high exposures to these toxic chemicals so that you can balance your hormones naturally. Many of these chemicals mimic estrogen, which can disrupt your overall hormonal balance.
One way that your hormones can become imbalanced is due to estrogen dominance.
We’re going to discuss estrogen dominance today with Dr. Daisey Anglow. Dr. Anglow is a Doctor and Owner of Rendernatural Wellness in Arizona. We are going to discuss signs of estrogen dominance, how your gut health plays a role, and ways to balance your hormones naturally.
Learn more about Dr. Anglow's services: https://rendernaturalwellness.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Mar 21, 2024 • 28min
How to Compost with Heather Guidice
At Million Marker, we are huge advocates for environmentally-friendly lifestyles. We test people for plastic chemicals not only in hopes of improving their health, but bettering the environment. Plastic isn’t going away anytime soon. So, we must do things in our everyday lives to help foster a healthier planet.That’s why we are so excited to be joined today by Heather Guidice of Kona Compost. Kona Compost Company is a food scraps collection service operating in Bucks County, PA. She is also the Co-Founder of Bucks County Seed Share. These are some amazing initiatives and we can’t wait to ask Heather more.Learn more about Kona Compost's services: https://linktr.ee/konacompost
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Mar 14, 2024 • 31min
Microbiome Testing for the Family with Cheryl Sew Hoy
You know that we love at-home body tests. At Million Marker, we have the Detect & Detox Test Kit. We measure the levels of BPA, BPS, BPF, parabens, phthalates, and oxybenzone in your urine. Many of these chemicals mimic estrogen, which can impact fertility. What we put in and on our bodies can greatly affect the health of our unborn children.
That’s why we are so excited to chat today with Cheryl Sew Hoy, the CEO/Founder of Tiny Health. Tiny Health is the first microbiome test company for the whole family.
They support families through preconception and postpartum. It’s such a unique company providing an important service, and we are so excited to learn more about Tiny Health.
Learn more about Tiny Health's services: https://www.tinyhealth.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Mar 9, 2024 • 27min
Hormones & Exercise with Julie Derr
Many of our followers turn to us to help detox their bodies as they try to conceive. Limiting your EDC exposures is one significant way to improve your hormonal balance, but it won’t fix everything.
We must also live a healthier lifestyle in general, which includes exercising.
However, too much exercise can also start to have a negative effect on your hormones. Navigating this fine line can be tricky.
That’s why we are so excited to speak with our guest Julie Derr.
Julie is a Certified Integrative Health Coach & FASTer Way To Fat Loss Coach. She is also a Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer.
We’re going to discuss how exercise impacts hormones, how often we should exercise for hormonal balance, and Julie will give us some exercise tips.
Learn more about Julie Derr's services: https://linktr.ee/juliederr
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Feb 29, 2024 • 36min
Healthy Eating Tips for Kids with Haley Scheich & Dr. Tarek Pacha
Thank you for joining us. Eating nutritious whole foods is essential for a healthy lifestyle. They’re even more important if you are a child. Whole foods provide nutrients that are crucial for child development. Unfortunately, many kids don’t seem to like these foods at first.
That’s why we are so glad to be joined today by Haley Scheich & Dr. Tarek Pacha, co-authors of My SuperHero Foods, as well as my SuperHero Sleep. They also have an amazing resource coming out called “The Ultimate Guide On How to Cook Without Seed Oils.”
Today, we’re going to discuss how to incorporate healthy foods into children’s lives and some tips for making whole foods fun for the whole family.
Learn more about My SuperHero Foods: https://mysuperherofoods.com/
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/