{"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.\nOur 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.\nIf 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 here\non Instagram @bridgetwalton\nAnd make sure to tune into her podcast I'm Hormonal for the most up to date and inspiring information on functional hormone insight and advice\nWe 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! \n\nEvaluation of Heavy Metals in Cosmetics, PubMed\nWhat are parabens? EWG\nGuide: The \"Toxic Twenty\" Cosmetic Ingredents and Contaminents, EWG \nWhat are PFAS? EWG\nCleaning Supplies & Your Health, EWG\nAssociation between exposure to per- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and reproductive hormones in human: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Science Direct\nAvoid These Common Sources of Lead Exposure, EWG\nPucker up for a Dose of Lead, EWG\nHere are a couple of...","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}