{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Live Lightly Podcast ","title":"Microplastics Found Inside Babies | What it Means for Their Health & Exposures Hiding In Plain Sight","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2393,"description":"Babies are some of the most vulnerable to microplastic exposure—yet most parents have never been told where it’s hiding.\nIn this eye-opening episode of The Live Lightly Podcast, I sit down with Aidan Charron, Associate Director of Global Earth Day for the Earth Day Organization, to discuss the shocking health risks of microplastics and plastic exposure—especially for babies and children. We dive into the findings of the ‘Babies vs. Plastic’ report, which reveals how plastic is infiltrating our daily lives and the microplastics and the toxic chemicals associated with them, shed in our homes, potentially contributing to autism, inflammation, obesity, diabetes, hormone disruption (aka endocrine disruption or endocrine-disrupting chemicals - EDC's), and even microplastics in breast milk.\nKey Takeaways from This Episode:\n\n🍼 Microplastics and plastic exposure are linked to serious health risks in children\n⚠️ Endocrine disruptors in plastic can interfere with hormone regulation\n♻️ Recycling rates for plastic are alarmingly low, worsening the crisis\n🥛 Microplastics have been found in breast milk and dairy products\n🧷 Diapers are a significant source of plastic exposure for babies\n🌱 Sustainable, plastic-free alternatives exist and are essential for better health\n📢 Raising awareness and reducing plastic use can help protect future generations\nAidan and I explore how plastic isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a direct threat to human health. From the food we eat to the products we use daily, microplastics are everywhere, and it’s time we take action.\n🔗 Tune in now to learn why reducing plastic is critical for our well-being—and what steps we can take to protect our health and the planet!\n\nHelp Spread the Movement with the Power of 10! 🌍✨\nHere’s how you can make an impact:\n✅ Share this episode with 10 people you care about—it starts with a conversation!\n⭐ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help more people discover this message.\n📺 Subscribe, like, and comment on...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QFul4K7-YUcKl2mXcxl9-OPygahyJg_PsRnWXBIVXQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMTA4/MmY3YjA1N2RiZjRk/ZWFlOGMyMGNmNTRh/Y2QyMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}