In today’s episode, David and I discuss pesticides, phthalates, and the impact of chemical toxins on our health, especially for our children and more.

Even though DDT was banned decades ago, it’s still found in some foods like apples and strawberries. David explains that newer pesticides, like glyphosate (Roundup), are now widespread in our food supply and pose serious health risks. He highlights the importance of choosing organic options to reduce exposure to these chemicals.

Phthalates, common in cosmetics and personal care products, can disrupt the endocrine system. David reveals how they may impact fertility and children’s cognitive development, stressing the need for consumers to check labels closely. Terms like “made without phthalates” can be misleading; look for “phthalate-free” instead.

One of the most inspiring messages from David is that we, as consumers, have the power to drive change. By voting with our dollars and choosing organic and safer products, we can influence the market and encourage companies to prioritize our health. 

This episode is filled with great information that can help us all make more informed choices for our families and ourselves. Tune in now to learn more!

Bio:

In order to help readers see the connection between their shopping choices and their power to influence communities, David also reports from the frontlines of global warming and politics as he shares what is happening in Cancer Alley, Louisiana, Ground Zero for climate change, environmental justice, anti plastic and antitoxic movements.

In addition, never-before-seen test results are revealed for major brands like Johnsons & Johnsons, Kellogg, Tide, and Clairol, and General Mills that identify exactly which products contain dangerous ingredients. David shares the connection between beauty products, food items, and myriad consumer products as well as environmental exposures and how they can have a profound impact on babies and children’s development, adult reproductive health, cancer, gender identity, and IQ, just to name a few of the most pressing health issues parents face. David’s mission is to empower consumers with knowledge to make safer choices. As the Director of the non-profit Chemical Toxin Working Group (Healthy Living Foundation), he advocates tirelessly on behalf of consumers by bringing legal action and litigation to remove chemical toxins from products. He has represented the public interest at the National Academy of Sciences besides testifying before Congress as an expert witness.

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Timestamps: 

0:00 Intro

0:22 David Steinman Bio

0:56 Welcome David Steinman

4:45 Is DDT A Concern?

6:24 Organic Foods Help Avoid Glyphosate

7:30 Will These Forever Chemicals Be Banned?

12:43 Buying Organic Can Help Reduce The Use of Chemicals

14:08 What Is Atrazine?

14:58 Is Infertility Related to Atrazine?

17:32 Effects of Atrazine

19:09 Filtering Tap Water Pollutants

21:42 Dime Beauty Ad 

22:39 "Made Without Phthalates" vs "Free of Phthalates" Difference

25:47 Is The Term Plant-Based Misleading?

26:45 How To Know If Something Doesn't Have Phthalates

30:45 Voting Against Harmful Chemicals

33:07 Why Hairstylists Experience High Infertility Rates

35:03 Raising Healthy Kids Book

35:30 Dust Is The Trojan Horse of Chemicals

36:50 Advice

40:24 Resources Available

41:13 What Is The Best Ingredient In Life?