This week, Tee discusses the transition to non-toxic skincare for children and teens with Sabrina Yavil, a veteran of the beauty industry and the founder of Gryme , a clean personal care brand for young adolescents. Sabrina has been immersed in the beauty industry, shaping global marketing and strategy for iconic brands like Clinique and Bumble. She has spent decades identifying customers' unique skin care needs. As a mother of three boys, Sabrina saw firsthand how tough it is to find safe, effe...
Jun 30, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 270
This week, Tee is excited to welcome Anu Simh for a deep dive into the importance of gut health and its profound impact on overall wellness. Anu, a board-certified functional health coach and founder of 9 Arms of Wellness , shares her personal journey from struggling with gut issues to becoming a trusted coach who helps busy women reach their weight and wellness goals through gut-focused strategies. The conversation explores how common challenges—such as stress eating, weight gain, yo-yo dieting...
Jun 23, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 269
This week, Tee welcomes Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in helping hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes. His work has led to significant health improvements for thousands. As the Co-Founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test , Brian is a nationally recognized authority on mold and biotoxin issues, having assisted over 10,000 individuals in c...
Jun 16, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 268
What if the key to feeling balanced, energized, and truly well isn’t another supplement or detox program, but the tiny ecosystem living inside you? In this episode, Tee welcomes Dr. Mandy Patterson to explore the essential role of the microbiome in overall wellness. Dr. Mandy is a naturopathic doctor, certified holistic health coach, functional medicine practitioner, and fertility specialist committed to helping high-performing women and couples uncover the root causes of their hormone and ferti...
Jun 09, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 267
This week, Tee is happy to welcome Sandra Lena Silverman, a beauty and self-love advocate who believes in combining external transformation with deep internal growth. As the co-author of From Bullshit to Botox: A Rebel’s Guide to Self-Love and Eternal Youth , she pulls back the curtain on the world of beauty treatments—sharing honest insights on Botox, facelifts, and other procedures, while highlighting the importance of emotional healing, confidence, and self-care. delves into her extensive exp...
Jun 02, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 266
This week, Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Marlene Siegel to discuss holistic and integrative approaches to pet wellness. Committed to always offering solutions when others have given up, Dr. Siegel is an international lecturer, researcher for integrative veterinary technologies, and a consultant. In addition to her full-time clinical practice, Dr. Siegel contributes her wealth of knowledge by writing journal articles and participating in webinars and podcasts. She is a true pioneer with a speci...
May 26, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 265
In this episode, Tee sits down with Juraj Kocar, the CEO of Wyse Earth , to discuss his mission to provide natural support through adaptogenic honey. He dives into the world of adaptogens, mainly focusing on the powerful health benefits of adaptogenic mushrooms like reishi, cordyceps, and lion's mane. We explore the science behind these mushrooms, their ability to modulate the immune system, fight inflammation, and promote overall wellness. Suppose you're curious about the intersection of nature...
May 19, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 264
This week, Tee is excited to welcome Jill Czarnik, an entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and co-founder of The Tribalist. Jill plays a pivotal role in shaping the platform's mission and driving its vision of healthy, microplastic-free living while helping households detox their spaces and make non-toxic, sustainable choices. With a background in technology and a passion for health and wellness, she recognized the need for innovative solutions to address pressing environmental challenges ofte...
May 12, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 263
This week, Tee is excited to welcome Mel Hopper Koppelman, an integrative healthcare practitioner, educator, and researcher dedicated to helping people overcome chronic health conditions by addressing the root cause, often hidden within the nervous system. As the Program Director at Synthesis Health Lab , she works with individuals who have "tried everything" to heal but still struggle with conditions like chronic fatigue, autoimmune disorders, and fibromyalgia. With over 15 years of experience ...
May 05, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 262
This week, Tee welcomes Carrie KC West for a deep discussion centered on the profound impacts of negative self-talk on mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, stress-related health issues, and eroded self-esteem. Carrie, a renowned author, speaker, and life story coach, shares her personal journey from a challenging childhood influenced by her mother's mental health struggles to becoming a guiding light for others. In addition, Carrie explains her approach to helping...
Apr 28, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 261
In this episode, Tee delves into the myriad benefits of organic farming with Amy Todisco of Hartshorn Farm in Vermont. Amy shares invaluable insights into sustainable agricultural practices, emphasizing the importance of soil health, reduced pesticide use, and biodiversity. The conversation highlights the everyday challenges and innovative solutions implemented on the farm, such as personalized CSA models and the vital role of pollinators in crop production. Additionally, the discussion touches ...
Apr 21, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 260
This week, Tee is delighted to welcome Alison Bladh , an accomplished health writer, author, podcast guest, speaker, and educator with over 30 years of expertise in health and wellness. Together, Tee and Alison explore the growing awareness of the adverse effects of chemicals that interfere with the endocrine system, detailing how they can cause developmental malformations, reproductive issues, increased cancer risks, and immune and nervous system disturbances. Allison shares her journey from ...
Apr 14, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 259
This week, Tee explores the journey of Aleiah Kennedy, a board-certified functional medicine coach and founder of Be Well Co ., a holistic health company dedicated to helping women overcome chronic illness, hormonal fatigue, and anxiety naturally. Aleiah delves into her personal experiences of overcoming chronic health issues and helping her husband reverse multiple sclerosis through holistic and functional medicine. In this episode, Tee and Aleiah emphasize the importance of gut health, detox...
Apr 07, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 258
In this enlightening episode, Tee welcomes Dr. Lynn Anderson to dive deep into the connections between food, health, and overall well-being. Dr. Lynn is a naturopath, yoga therapist, and internationally recognized health and wellness expert. She has been featured in major publications such as Reader’s Digest, Shape, Self, Spry, The Chicago Times, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Red Book. Dr. Lynn shares her incredible journey from growing up on an island in Maine to becoming a leading expert...
Mar 31, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 257
This week, Tee is delighted to sit down with Mike Dillon, founder of Air Water Healing.com , a product line that empowers individuals to take control of their health by improving air and water quality. Mike has built a company dedicated to enhancing well-being through the most essential elements of life. His mission is to show how clean air and pure water can transform health and unlock the body’s natural ability to restore balance. In this episode, Mike shares his extensive experience in altern...
Mar 24, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 256
This week Tee sits down with Claire Cavalieri, the Ageless Aging Wellness Coach . She has years of experience and expertise in health, fitness, and nutrition, helping individuals maintain a youthful body and sharp mind as they age. Claire shares her holistic approach to wellness, influenced by her Italian heritage and the Mediterranean diet, while also emphasizing natural and toxin-free skincare practices. She elaborates on her journey from her Italian-American upbringing to becoming a wellness ...
Mar 17, 2025•39 min•Season 1Ep. 255
This week Tee welcomes Cordelia McFadyen, current Dean for the School of Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim College and the founder of Inspired Living Nutrition . Cordelia shares her journey of overcoming debilitating digestive issues while delving into food sensitivities, the importance of gut health, and how dietary changes can alleviate symptoms like fatigue and mental fog. With a focus on hormones and their impact during perimenopause and menopause, she offers practical advice on navigating t...
Mar 10, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 254
This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Anne Marie Fine to explore the critical topic of thriving in a toxic world and preventing disease. Dr. Fine is a leading authority in environmental medicine and the Co-Founder of Environmental Medicine Education International, a one-year post-graduate course for physicians specializing in this emerging field. She is also a best-selling author, consultant, and internationally recognized speaker, with numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Her book, Crac...
Mar 03, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 253
This week, Tee welcomes Katy and Mark Simanski to discuss Sensitive Rentals , a pioneering company founded by the couple to offer healthier Airbnb and rental accommodations, free from fragrances and harmful chemicals. Katy shares her personal health journey, which inspired the creation of the company, highlighting the severe lack of truly non-toxic rental options despite increasing demand. They also examine the misleading marketing of products labeled as “eco-friendly” or “fragrance-free,” which...
Feb 24, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 252
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Michelle Routhenstein, the owner of Entirely Nourished , a nutrition counseling and consulting practice specializing in heart disease prevention and management. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, Michelle shares her journey and insights into the importance of a science-based, personalized approach to heart health. She talks about the pivotal role of nutrition in preventing and managing heart disease, addressing cardiometabolic risk factors, and improvin...
Feb 17, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 251
This week Tee is celebrating 250 episodes with a special talk about her passion for avoiding toxins and living a healthier life in 2025. From choosing organic produce to using safe cooking materials and avoiding products with harmful additives, this is an impassioned address on the vital reality of our toxic world and how to avoid it. Tee recounts personal experiences growing up in a toxin-aware household while offering tips on natural cleaning alternatives and of course, reading your labels and...
Feb 10, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 250
This week Tee sits down with Dr. Ginny Trierweiler a psychologist and certified health coach, about her forthcoming book "Slender for Good After 50: Eat More, Stress Less, and Never Diet Again." Dr. Ginny shares her personal journey of overcoming weight gain and health issues that began in her 40s due to hormone changes. Through evidence-based research, she discovered effective dietary principles that led to significant health improvements. Dr. Ginny discusses common misconceptions about healthy...
Feb 03, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 249
This week Tee is doing something a little different as she delves into the multifaceted benefits of supporting your hometown sports team, illustrated through their lifelong fandom of the Buffalo Bills. From childhood memories of attending games with their father to decades of holding season tickets, Tee underscores the deep sense of community and emotional well-being derived from being a dedicated fan. She explores how cheering for a team can foster social connections, reduce stress, and even en...
Jan 27, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 248
This week, we delve into the pervasive presence of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in everyday household items, such as cosmetics, cookware, and dental floss, and the significant health risks they pose. Linked to cancer, hormone disruption, liver and thyroid issues, reproductive harm, and abnormal fetal development, PFAS exposure has become a growing public health concern. Advocates are urging the state legislature to act by passing four critical bills to protect consumers before the ...
Jan 20, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 247
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. LJ Johnson . Dr. Johnson specializes in hormones and gut health while utilizing holistic functional medicine. Dr. Johnson's passion stems from her own personal experience of managing multiple chronic illness diagnoses including the 16 years it took for her to be properly diagnosed with endometriosis. Dr. LJ has worked in the women's health industry for over 25 years while overcoming her own diagnosis of endometriosis. Her passion is to empower, motivate ...
Jan 13, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 246
To kick off the New Year and promote simple steps to stay healthy this winter, Tee revisits a compelling conversation with Stacy Malesiewski from Austin Air Systems . Together, they explore the critical importance of purifying indoor air, as well as how Austin Air Purifiers outperform low-quality alternatives. With indoor air pollutants like mold, VOCs, dust, and wildfire smoke posing serious health risks—especially given that indoor pollutant levels can be two to five times, or even 100 times, ...
Jan 06, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 245
As 2024 comes to a close, Tee revisits a conversation that embodies this podcast’s motto: “Read Your Labels and Know Your Ingredients.” Wellness expert Jenn Trepeck, host of the “A Salad With a Side of Fries” podcast, joins Tee to decode the complex world of food labels. Jenn is recognized as one of Podcast Magazine’s 40 Under 40 and a nominee for the 2022 International Women’s Podcast Award, and she shares practical insights on interpreting labels, understanding nutritional elements like fats a...
Dec 30, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 244
As we celebrate the holiday season and anticipate the coming New Year, one of the most common concerns for many is how we can enjoy our favorite foods without regret. Continuing to reinforce healthy eating habits is more pressing during this time of year. With this in mind, Tee is revisiting an important conversation she had in April of 2024 with Dr. Leona Allen about the role toxins play in both weight loss and overall health. Dr. Leona is a licensed chiropractor and the founder of Freedom Heal...
Dec 23, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 243
With the Holidays in full swing and food at the center of so many of our celebrations and festivities, Tee thought that this was a perfect time to remind listeners of the importance of eating organic foods in an attempt to avoid harmful and potentially cancer-causing agents in common herbicides and pesticides. So this week we are revisiting a conversation Tee had with Carey Gillam in March of 2021. Carey is a veteran journalist, researcher, and writer with more than twenty-five years of experien...
Dec 16, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 242
In this episode, Tee is excited to welcome renowned health and wellness coach Annie Delre. Annie is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who has worked with over 750 clients to help them achieve a life of confidence, wellness, and success. Together Ann and Tee share valuable insights on living a balanced and healthy life amid everyday toxins. Annie, who holds multiple certifications and degrees in integrative wellness, emphasizes the importance of starting small when making lifes...
Dec 09, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 241
