Épisodes

  • Avoiding Forever Chemicals and Other Toxins with Environmental Working Group President Ken Cook

    Avoiding Forever Chemicals and Other Toxins with Environmental Working Group President Ken Cook
    Jul 1 2024

    Ken Cook, president and co-founder of Environmental Working Group, is widely recognized as one of the environmental community’s most prominent and influential critics of industrial agriculture, U.S. food and farm policy and the nation’s broken approach to protecting families and children from toxic substances.

    This conversation explores the Environmental Working Group work with the US Farm Bill and the importance of protecting families and children from toxic substances. We discuss the impact of the Farm Bill on farmers, the environment, and low-income families, and how individuals can support positive change. We also discuss ways to protect ourselves from toxic chemicals, such as filtering tap water, choosing organic produce, and using safer personal care products as well as a discussion on fertility and the potential effects of environmental toxins on reproductive health. Our conversation concludes with an alarming discussion on microplastics and forever chemicals (PFAS) in the water and food supply chain and the need for individual action, such as filtering water and reducing plastic use, as well as advocating for policy changes to address these issues.

    Stay informed as Ken and the EWG are doing amazing work for us! Enjoy!

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    1 h et 6 min
  • Powerful Superfoods Women Should Incorporate Into Their Daily Life

    Powerful Superfoods Women Should Incorporate Into Their Daily Life
    Jun 27 2024
    In this episode, Kimberly Snyder discusses the importance of incorporating superfoods into women's diets. She emphasizes that superfoods don't have to be rare or expensive and can be found at local grocery stores. Some of the superfoods she recommends include leafy green vegetables, berries, chia seeds, nuts and seeds, avocados, turmeric, legumes, and cruciferous vegetables. She highlights the health benefits of each superfood and provides tips on how to incorporate them into meals.
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    34 min
  • Top Ayurvedic Protocols for Summer Health with Vaidya Jay

    Top Ayurvedic Protocols for Summer Health with Vaidya Jay
    Jun 24 2024

    In this conversation, Kimberly Snyder interviews Vaidya Jay, an Ayurvedic doctor, about the wisdom of Ayurveda and the benefits of Amalaki, a powerful rejuvenating herb. They discuss the difference between short-term rejuvenation and long-term health, the importance of food as medicine, and the potency of Ayurvedic herbs. They also explore the significance of summer solstice and the vulnerabilities and nourishment needed during the summer season.

    They emphasize the importance of balancing the tastes of fruit, incorporating healthy fats and oils like coconut oil, and adjusting self-care practices according to the seasons.

    In this conversation, Vaidya Jay and Kimberly Snyder also discuss the Ayurvedic approach to health and wellness during the summer season. They emphasize the importance of aligning with the natural flow of nature and adjusting lifestyle habits accordingly.

    They also discuss the use of caffeine, particularly coffee, in the summer and how it can affect different body types. Vaidya Jay recommends using cooling spices like coriander and cardamom, as well as practicing activities like swimming and walking near water sources. They also touch on the use of oil for the scalp and the importance of cooking with intention and offering food to the soul.

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    1 h et 56 min
  • How to Learn to Heal Attachments and be More Happy in Relationships and Life.

    How to Learn to Heal Attachments and be More Happy in Relationships and Life.
    Jun 20 2024
    In this conversation, Kimberly Snyder discusses the topic of attachments and how they impact our well-being. She explains how attachments can be unhealthy and rob us of our personal freedom. She shares her personal experiences about healing attachments and becoming more self-reliant. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of awareness and introspection in identifying attachment patterns. She provides tips for healing attachments, including practicing the heart-aligned meditation and building resilience. Kimberly highlights the connection between attachments and overall health and encourages listeners to prioritize their own well-being.
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    35 min
  • The issues with consuming vegetable and seed oils with Dr. Catherine Shanahan.

    The issues with consuming vegetable and seed oils with Dr. Catherine Shanahan.
    Jun 16 2024
    Dr. Catherine Shanahan (Author of Dark Calories) discusses the harmful effects of vegetable oils and the need to avoid them. She explains that the term 'vegetable oils' is misleading and includes both healthy and unhealthy oils. The unhealthy oils, known as the 'hateful eight,' include corn, canola, cottonseed, soy, sunflower, safflower, rice bran, and grapeseed oils. These oils are highly processed and contain toxins that can damage cells and mutate DNA. Dr. Shanahan emphasizes the pervasiveness of these oils in the food supply, including processed foods, restaurant meals, and even seemingly healthy products like protein bars. She recommends avoiding these oils as much as possible and provides guidance on how to identify them on ingredient labels. In this conversation, Dr. Cate Shanahan and Kimberly Snyder discuss the dangers of vegetable oils and the importance of understanding the role of fats in our diet. Dr. Cate emphasizes the need to avoid refined vegetable oils and opt for unrefined, traditional fats like coconut oil, avocado oil, and olive oil. They also touch on the importance of cooking methods, such as steaming and slow cooking, to preserve nutrients and avoid the formation of harmful compounds.
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    1 h et 2 min
  • How to Break Free from Perfectionism and Embrace Imperfection and Authenticity

    How to Break Free from Perfectionism and Embrace Imperfection and Authenticity
    Jun 14 2024
    In this episode the topic of perfectionism and how it affects our health and well-being. Kimberly shares her personal experience as a recovering perfectionist and provides actionable tips and strategies to break free from perfectionism and embrace authenticity. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and resilience in overcoming perfectionism. She also highlights the connection between perfectionism and mental health, and the role of a healthy lifestyle in breaking the pattern of perfectionism. The conversation concludes with a heart-centered meditation practice.
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    33 min
  • How Ritual and Shamanism Can Benefit our Daily Lives with Alberto Villoldo

    How Ritual and Shamanism Can Benefit our Daily Lives with Alberto Villoldo
    Jun 10 2024
    In this conversation, Kimberly Snyder speaks with Alberto Villoldo, author and founder of the Four Winds. They discuss topics such as shadow work, destiny, ancestral healing, and the importance of ceremony and connection with nature. Alberto emphasizes the need for sacred ceremonies to heal and transform, and he shares a fire ceremony. They also touch on the topics of infertility and the power of plants in healing and regeneration. They also discuss the importance of reconnecting with nature and the impact of our diet has on our health and spirituality. They explore the shift from a natural, plant-based diet to an agricultural diet and the negative consequences it had on human health and lifespan. They emphasize the need to return to a natural way of eating and living in order to heal our bodies and reconnect with spirit.
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    1 h et 7 min
  • How PFAS get in Our Food Supply and Water and How to Avoid Them.

    How PFAS get in Our Food Supply and Water and How to Avoid Them.
    Jun 5 2024
    Summary The conversation covers the impact of PFAS chemicals on human health and the environment, emphasizing the contamination of drinking water and seafood. It also explores the health effects of PFAS exposure, the sources of PFAS contamination, and ways to protect against it. The discussion provides insights into the importance of clean water, the role of diet in mitigating PFAS exposure, and the need for awareness and advocacy in sourcing food and products. The conversation concludes with a call to action for community engagement and self-advocacy.
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    30 min