From fabric softener sheets to cigarette smoke and pesticide fumes—when you become intolerant to chemicals, how do you navigate a toxic world? 

Aaron Goodman, host of "The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast," shares his personal experience with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT). Aaron discusses causes and misconceptions behind MCS while providing strategies for navigating life in a chemically saturated environment. He also shares the unique challenges that the chemically sensitive community faces, the difficulties they encounter when seeking a diagnosis, and how isolation can take a toll. Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that could change the way you think about the everyday chemical exposures in your life.

Whether you're dealing with allergies, chemical sensitivities, or just want cleaner indoor air, this episode is packed with tips to help you breathe easier.

Episode Highlights:

• What has Aaron’s personal experience been with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT)? (3:36)
• What causes MCS and TILT, and what were Aaron’s triggers? (12:34)
• What are some of the misconceptions about MCS and TILT? (24:10)
• How does MCS and TILT affect some people’s living situation? (28:53)
• What challenges do people face with getting diagnosed? (32:21)
• What strategies can help you navigate this condition? (35:48)

Links Mentioned in Interview:

The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast: https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org 

TILT Research Program for Chemical Intolerance: https://tiltresearch.org/

Paper by Shahir Masri, Ph.D., Dr. Claudia Miller, and colleagues: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351924396_Toxicant-induced_loss_of_tolerance_for_chemicals_foods_and_drugs_assessing_patterns_of_exposure_behind_a_global_phenomenon

Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI):  https://tiltresearch.org/self-assessment/  

Get in Touch with Our Guest:

Website: https://www.aarongoodman.com  

Instagram: @podcastingmcs

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