

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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Nov 17, 2023 • 19min
This is What You're Really Hungry For with Kim Shapira
Have you tried every diet under the sun, but found no results for weight, blood pressure, energy issues, and more?
That’s what today’s guest covers in her latest book. We were very excited to welcome Kim Shapira (@KimShapiraMethod) back to our IG Live. Kim is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Therapist who teaches you how to take back your relationship with food with Six Simple Rules.
Her latest book is called: This is What You’re Really Hungry For: Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food and Become Your Healthiest Self.
During this Live, we discussed our relationship with food, how to look at food with less stress, and Kim’s latest book.
Learn more about Kim Shapira's services: https://linkin.bio/kimshapiramethod
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 15, 2023 • 33min
Moving on From Divorce with Coach Déa
For decades, the ongoing statistic has been that about 50% of marriages end in divorce. We recently spoke on IG Live with Coach Déa (@coachingwithdea) about coping with divorce.
During this Live, we discussed how to get over anxiety over entering the dating scene, ways to incorporate what you learned from your marriage into new relationships, and how to break new relationships to friends and family.
Learn more about Coach Déa's services: https://linktr.ee/coach.dea
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 11, 2023 • 34min
Vermont Flooding Tips and Discussion with Dr. Lauren Tessier
A couple of months ago, we had the privilege of speaking with mold illness expert Dr. Lauren Tessier of Vermont. Right before we recorded our Live, areas in Vermont were struck with massive flooding that caused monumental damage to houses and businesses throughout the state.
One of those people was Dr. Tessier (@LifeAfterMold). Dr. Tessier had to evacuate their office, as well as deal with damage to her property. We invited Dr. Tessier back on to share her story and to help others navigate the aftermath after such terrifying events.
Learn more about Dr. Tessier: https://shor.by/V4kK
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 11, 2023 • 34min
The IVF Process with Jessica Manns
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 couples struggles with infertility. Just because you’re struggling with conception doesn’t mean that your dreams of having a family can’t come true.
There has been an increase in interest in in-vitro fertilization, or IVF. IVF is a medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside of the body in a laboratory, and then the fertilized egg, or embryo, is transferred to a woman's uterus with the goal of establishing a successful pregnancy.
There can be a lot of confusion when you’re starting this journey. That’s why we loved chatting on IG Live with Jessica Manns of @ExplainingIVF. Jessica is an Embryologist, IVF + Infertility Educator.
During this Live, Jessica gave us an introduction to IVF, including what to expect and how it works. Plus, we discussed some of the mental health implications of IVF, what to ask your physician, and more.
Learn more about Jessica Manns and ExplainingIVF: https://linktr.ee/explainingivf
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 11, 2023 • 27min
Myths about Hysterectomies & Period Pain with Dr. Salome Masghati
Dr. Masghati is a fellowship-trained gynecologic surgeon and a functional medicine physician whose main areas of interest are pelvic pain, sexual health, endometriosis, fibroids, vulvodynia, and hormonal health.
During this Live, we discussed myths about hysterectomies for period pain, how to deal with pain post-hysterectomy and other ways to deal with period pain that doesn’t involve a hysterectomy.
Learn more about Dr. Masghati's services: https://linktr.ee/salomemasghatimd
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 11, 2023 • 28min
Holistic Health with Heidi O'Brien
Small changes that we make every day towards reducing our toxic chemical burdens will go a long way in supporting preventative health. However, knowing where to start with these changes can be confusing.
That’s why we are so grateful for reputable resources that could help make these transitions easier, like the Lifelong Podcast. Lifelong is a show centered around low-toxic living and longevity hosted by Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach and Wellness Marketing Consultant Heidi O’Brien.
I’ve been a guest on Lifelong and am a huge fan of the work Heidi is doing, which is why we invited her to join our IG Live. During this Live, we discussed why you might be having trouble losing weight, ways to avoid toxic chemicals in your personal care routine, why tap water can be a cause for concern with your health, and so much more.
Learn more about Heidi and Lifelong Podcast: https://linktr.ee/holisticwithheidi
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 2, 2023 • 26min
Can You Survive a Chemical Disaster? with Dr. Anne Marie Fine
Today, we are joined by Dr. Anne Marie Fine. Dr. Fine is an Environmental Medicine and Detox Expert who is working with EMEI Global to provide a presentation and resource materials about how to prepare for a chemical disaster.
Much of our content surrounds lowering your toxic chemical burdens through things that you can control, such as the foods you eat or the personal care products that you use. Unfortunately, sometimes toxic chemical exposures are beyond our control.According to data compiled by the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters, a chemical fire, explosion, or toxic release occurs every two days in the U.S. Once a disaster happens, its effects can linger for a long time.During this episode, we talked about the health implications of environmental disasters, things we can do to protect ourselves, and the EMEI presentation: Can You Survive A Chemical Disaster?
Learn more about EMEI's services: https://emeiglobal.com/can-you-survive-a-chemical-disaster
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Nov 1, 2023 • 27min
Aging Your Face Naturally with Dawn Conder
Millions of people use personal care and beauty products to help hide blemishes or reduce the signs of aging. Unfortunately, many of these products contain toxic chemicals. Some of these chemicals can cause long-term health effects, which would essentially counteract their purposes, which is to keep you looking young.
Thankfully, there are some things you can do naturally to help prevent aging and maintain that vibrant glow.
During this episode, we discussed tips for healthy skincare as we age, including proper pimple care, the do’s and don’ts for exfoliation, face yoga, and so much more!
Learn more about Dawn Conder's services: https://msha.ke/thefacenaturalist
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Oct 25, 2023 • 20min
Liver Health with Brianne Calabria
Today, we are joined by Brianne Calabria to talk about liver health and function. Brianne is a Board-Certified Integrative Health Practitioner for Ohana Wellness Company, providing a root cause approach to natural healthcare.
The liver is a vital organ for detoxification. It transforms environmental toxicants, including BPA and phthalates, into less harmful substances that can be easily excreted through the kidneys and bowels.
According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 100 million people in the U.S. have some form of liver disease. Without a healthy liver, your body can’t adequately detox from the many harmful chemicals in personal care products and foods. As a result, we may start to experience issues related to those toxicants, including cancer and infertility.
Learn more about Ohana Wellness's services: https://linktr.ee/ohana_wellness
Get tested for BPA, phthalates, parabens, and other hormone-disrupting chemicals with Million Marker's Detect & Detox Test Kit: https://www.millionmarker.com/

Aug 4, 2022 • 40min
Katie Zaremba - Vitamin C in Fertility
So much goes into trying to conceive. Some things are beyond our control. For many of us, what we eat is.
Did you know vitamin C played a significant role in our fertility, endometrial lining, hormones, and more?
We're going to discuss the many benefits of vitamin C, how to avoid too much vitamin C (no one wants kidney stones), and the best vitamin C foods for fertility.
Join us for a chat with Dr. Karen Zaremba (@allnaturaldoc)! Dr. Zaremba has extensive training in nutrition and biomedical sciences and specialties in PMS, Infertility/Miscarriages, PCOS, Endometriosis, and Menopause.