{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Live Lightly Podcast ","title":"Toxic Intruders: How Everyday Chemicals Threaten Women's Hormone Health and Fertility Co-Hosted With Bridget Walton, Women's Hormone Coach","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3252,"description":"In this conversation, I’m joined by Bridget Walton a Woman's Hormone Coach as we dive deep into the fascinating yet concerning world of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, or EDCs, and their impact on women’s hormonal health. Together, we break down what EDCs are and where they come from—whether it’s personal care products, household items, or even the food we eat. We explore how these chemicals can disrupt menstrual cycles, fertility, and overall well-being, shedding light on the science behind their effects.Our discussion also touches on practical ways to minimize exposure, from choosing safer products to making small but meaningful lifestyle changes. We don’t shy away from addressing the challenges, including widespread misconceptions and the prevalence of greenwashing in the marketplace. By the end, listeners will walk away with actionable steps to protect their health and promote sustainability, empowered with knowledge to make informed decisions for themselves, their families, and Mother Earth.If you find that you want someone to walk with you on your journey back to hormone health you can contact Bridget for a free consult hereon Instagram @bridgetwalton And make sure to tune into her podcast I'm Hormonal for the most up to date and inspiring information on functional hormone insight and adviceWe covered a LOT of information in this episode including the top chemical groups responsible for endocrine disruption, so I figured that I would leave you some links if you want to go a little deeper, enjoy!  Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Cosmetics, PubMedWhat are parabens? EWGGuide: The \"Toxic Twenty\" Cosmetic Ingredents and Contaminents, EWG What are PFAS? EWGCleaning Supplies & Your Health, EWGAssociation between exposure to per- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and reproductive hormones in human: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Science DirectAvoid These Common Sources of Lead Exposure, EWGPucker up for a Dose of Lead, EWGHere are a couple of my past...","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}