Most detox advice is either too extreme, too vague, or just plain wrong. In this episode, naturopathic doctor Jen Mann breaks down the 3-step framework she uses with her patients to detox safely and effectively — starting with what your body already knows how to do.

Dr. Jen was told her own labs were "normal" while suffering from chronic fatigue, brain fog, and digestive issues. That frustrating experience led her to naturopathic medicine and ultimately to founding Nova Wellness in the SF Bay Area, where she specializes in getting to the root cause of chronic illness.

We cover how to test for heavy metals, why your gut health determines how well you detox, what binders actually work, and why doing too much too soon can backfire.

If you've been struggling with unexplained symptoms and conventional medicine hasn't given you answers, this one's for you.

Find Dr. Jen Mann at novawellnessmed.com

The holistic retreat she mentioned:

https://novawellness.mykajabi.com/holisticdetox

00:00 Why Most Detox Advice Is Wrong

01:42 Who Actually Needs to Detox

02:55 Daily Habits That Move the Needle

04:02 Why Sauna Works (Any Kind)

04:47 Parasites, Metals & Where to Start

06:16 How to Test for Heavy Metals

09:15 Dr. Jen's Own Health Journey

12:42 Why Gut Health Comes First

13:50 Hormones, Toxins & the Hidden Link

15:41 The 3-Step Detox Framework

16:34 Binders That Actually Work

19:42 What Is the Microbiome?

21:44 Your Gut Is Talking to Your Brain

22:26 The 80/20 Rule for Toxic Load

24:45 What Patients Struggle with Most

26:36 How Nature Regulates Your Nervous System

30:59 Stop Grabbing at Every Supplement

32:52 Where to Find Dr. Jen

Most of us are trying to do right by our health — but the food system, the labels, and the "expert" advice keep moving the goalposts. Green Living Now cuts through the noise with real conversations, practical tools, and the kind of knowledge that actually changes how you live.

Host Amy Hartshorn is a green living educator, certified organic farmer, and upcoming TEDx speaker who has spent over 30 years helping people navigate food, toxins, and holistic health — not with fear, but with clarity and a decision-making framework you can actually use.

Free Resources & Links

Notes from the Rebellion Newsletter (free) — straight talk on clean living, no fluff: https://8c02-amy.systeme.io/2f1bd82c

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