The Toxin Terminator

In this week’s episode, Aimee gets to share her love and passion for a toxin-free lifestyle with her friend April Heywood. April is also a toxin-free advocate who shares her love of living a natural, chemical free lifestyle with her audience.

April’s natural instinct of being concerned about what she was putting IN her body grew to include the things that she was putting ON her body. This episode provides great beginner tips on where to start and how April slowly but surely incorporated lifestyle changes to live toxin-free. 

In this episode:

• What is a “Label Looker” and why April credits this to her journey.
• If you could change one thing to live toxin-free? April shares what that thing is.
• Learn why cosmetics are not as safe as you think.
• How hard is it to start living toxin-free? April says to start small.

April has a such joyful spirit and her passion for toxin-free living is infectious. We hope you can join Aimee for this week’s episode.

Resources mentioned:

Study: Emissions from dryer vents during use of fragranced and fragrance-free laundry products

Documentary Movie: Stink

April Heywood:

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Youtube

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This week, Aimee was thrilled to interview Dr. Mark Lindholm who has authored the book “A Doctor’s Perspective on CBD: Science, Success Stories and Changed Lives.”  This episode is chock full of great information on CBD and how it can support your health and well-being. So, if you’ve been curious about this topic, you won’t want to miss this!

Mark is a Chiropractic Doctor with a special interest in CBD sciences. Because of an injury that could have ended his 25-year career, he once again became an avid student and learned all he could about CBD – the supplement that turned his life around. Now he is a frequent lecturer and you will hear how passionate he is about CBD.

In this episode:

• Find out how Mark’s journey to becoming a CBD expert began
• Get a basic understanding of all the hemp related terms that can cause a lot of confusion
• Endo – what? The Endocannabinoid system. What it is and why it’s important
• Is it safe or not? Mark will clarify some of the myths around CBD
• Find out about 4 things you need to consider when buying CBD
• Learn about all the benefits CBD has to offer

Mark is truly passionate about CBD and is great at sharing his extensive knowledge about this age-old remedy. We hope you enjoy this episode.

Resources mentioned:

• Zilis
• Book - “A Doctor’s Perspective on CBD: Science, Success Stories and Changed Lives.”   

Dr. Mark Lindholm:

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This week, Aimee met wellness warrior Naomi Damask. Naomi is a breast cancer survivor turned wellness warrior. This is a great podcast if you are looking to kick-start your own wellness journey.

Naomi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2011. For Naomi, the diagnosis was a complete shock. Why? Because, it didn’t run in her family. Young, fit and healthy, she wanted to find out why she got cancer. She discovered that over 90% of cancer diagnoses are because of our environment and lifestyle choices.

Naomi shares her empowering story and her advice that can make a radical difference to all our lives.

In this episode:

• Discover Naomi’s journey from her realization that 90% of cancer diagnoses are related to lifestyle choices and how this catapulted her into her wellness journey.
• Find out Naomi’s top 4 lifestyle changes you can make right now.
• Discover what’s new in the health and wellness industry. We share with you what’s new and upcoming.
• Learn about bio-hacking, epigenetics and why we need to love our lymphatic system.
• Find out why “activators” are kicking supplements to the curb.

Naomi is a real inspiration and her tips are truly powerful, so join Aimee for this week’s episode.

Resources mentioned:

•  PubMed Breast Cancer Research
•  Radical Remission
•  The Dirty Dozen
•  Dr Hyman on Glutathione

Naomi Damask:

• Website
• Instagram
• Twitter

Make sure you catch weekly episodes of the Toxin Terminator here, where Aimee talks to industry thought-leaders about the emotional and physical effects toxins are having on you and your family. Find out about safe alternatives which is the ONLY way you can renew your health.

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Join Aimee as she speaks to Dr. Melissa Rupp, a Chiropractor in northwest Iowa who has struggled to balance her hormones and painful periods since she was 12 years old.

Hear how she changed her diet, went on a thyroid regimen and finally got pregnant after years of infertility and grief. You’ll also discover the important roles that the Creighton Model and Natural Procreative Technology played in Melissa’s journey to becoming a mother.

Melissa also talks about the amazing organization that she belongs to called Guiding Star, that helps thousands of women on the journey to reclaim natural authority of their own bodies and family planning.

On this episode:

• Melissa explains why she believes that the pill is partially responsible for her infertility
• Why the pill was developed and why it could be doing your body more harm than good
• The importance of listening to your body and understanding that it’s okay to question something or someone, even your doctor!
• What endometriosis is including common symptoms to look out for
• Melissa reveals why she believed she had an issue with her thyroid and the steps she took to reverse some of the issues
• Melissa shares the heart-breaking story of getting pregnant despite being told she couldn’t ovulate and dealing with the tragic miscarriage that followed
• How Creighton Model charting can help enhance your chances of becoming pregnant
• Harmful toxins found in everyday products and how they can disrupt your hormones
• The steps Melissa took and changes she made to her lifestyle that eventually lead to her becoming pregnant with a healthy baby daughter

If you want to find out more about Melissa and her journey through balancing hormones, removing harmful toxins from her body and having her daughter, you can check out Melissa’s inspirational blog that details the entire story.

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Wendy Cardell digs in deep about what toxins are, what toxins you want to avoid and why, as well as where you can find the toxins so you can begin enjoying a healthy life!

On this episode:

• Hear about the chronic illnesses that served as the catalyst for Wendy's lifestyle change.
• Learn natural remedies for Candida.
• Discover the harmful chemicals found in cleaning products, common foods, and other items we come in contact with every day.
• Aimee and Wendy discuss how to determine if an information source is accurate.
• Wendy talks about the problems that arise when companies exchange public safety for monetary gain.
• When does "organic" actually mean "organic?"
• Hear the benefits that Wendy and her family have experienced after removing toxins and utilizing natural products.

Wendy Cardell:

Website – www.wendycardell.com

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Aimee sits down with Fraser Bayley. Fraser Bayley is the Founder and one half of the Evolving Alpha team. He is a former butcher turned vegan bodybuilder. He struggled early on with addictions and mental illnesses, and loves sharing how changing diet can have a radical effect on chronic illnesses.

On this episode:

• Aimee and Fraser break down the misconception that improving your physical appearance will radically change everything you feel internally.
• Learn the importance of having a positive mindset.
• Fraser shares about being diagnosed with several mental illnesses as a young child.
• Hear how chemicals in food and in the home can affect your mental state.
• Fraser charts his progress from eating nothing but processed junk food to becoming a vegan bodybuilder.
• Aimee and Fraser talk about how saturated our outside environment is with harmful chemicals.
• Fraser shares what pisses him off, what breaks his heart, and the biggest problem he wants to solve.

Fraser Bayley:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/evolvingalpha/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/evolvingalpha/

Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/PlantStrongFitness/

Website – www.evolvingalpha.com

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Host Aimee Carlson sits down with Deb Gutierrez, a holistic health coach who shows you how to break free of stress and being overwhelmed. She wants you to find time to create the healthy lifestyle you desire to experience – while feeling 100% comfortable in the skin that you are in.

On this episode:

• Deb explains exactly what a "holistic health coach" actually does.
• Aimee and Deb talk about one of the biggest issues with the fitness industry today.
• Come to understand that stress itself is a toxin.
• Learn the connections between gut health and stress.
• Hear the correlation between hormones and metabolism.
• Aimee and Deb discuss the potential dangers of hormone replacement therapy.
• Deb breaks down how herbicides can have a devastating effect on human health.

Resources Mentioned:

Dan Purser MD – https://www.facebook.com/danpursermd

AquaTru Water Filter – https://www.aquatruwater.com/

Deb Gutierrez:

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/debghealth/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/deborah.a.gutierrez.5

Website – http://www.solfullife.com

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Chel Garrison has battled not just one, but THREE autoimmune diseases. She has conquered them through plant-based nutrition and getting rid of toxins. She has created a life of cleansing balance and building that has made all the difference for her and her family. She is a mentor, coach, and speaker and is passionate about helping others create steps to reach their health and wellness goals.

On this episode:

• Hear about Chel's discovery that she had THREE autoimmune issues.
• Chel breaks down the deficiencies that led to a brutal cycle of thyroid issues and psoriasis.
• Understand the difference between starving your body and fueling it correctly.
• Learn how sugar feeds infection.
• Chel and Aimee discuss when it's appropriate to "fire your doctor."
• Hear what common substance fuels psoriasis.
• Follow Chel's health journey from beginning with food to dealing with external substances like fragrance.
• Come to understand whether size really equals health.
• Discover why a pastor's wife is "taking Sundays off."

Chel Garrison:

https://www.chelgarrison.com/

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Alison Rand is a wife, an adoptive mother, a homeschooling mom. As well as a health and nutrition advocate. She has been interviewed on radio, magazines, and podcasts with her powerful story of renewal.

On this episode:

• Get an insider look at the adoption process.
• Redefine "healthy" by understanding the difference between outward appearance and true internal wellness.
• Discover the avenues Alison took to treat her eczema, low energy, and anxiety.
• Alison shares about her journey with an autoimmune disorder.
• Learn the steps that Alison has taken to detox her body and get into complete and total remission.
• Hear Alison's top 3 recommendations to improve your gut health.

Alison Rand:

AlisonMRand.com

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Deb Movsesian is a Physician Assistant and health coach empowering busy momma's like you and I to take action in losing weight so they can look and feel amazing in their own bodies, have tons of energy, and create healthy habits for themselves and their families. She is passionate about health and disease prevention, and that everyone has the opportunity to have a disease-free life. She has worked 20 years in cardiology, so when I say she has seen it all, she has seen it all.

On this episode:

• Aimee talks about her first time meeting Deb, and how Deb's teaching about food influenced her.
• Discover the connection between poor foods and chronic illness.
• Learn how to reverse chronic illness.
• Understand how to make small habit changes that have large longterm results.
• Unpack the motivation behind a healthy lifestyle.
• Deb lists some of the most toxic items that American's consume daily.
• Get a clear definition of what "processed foods" actually are and how to avoid them.

Deb Movsesian:

Facebook – facebook.com/itsallaboutprevention

Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/happyandhealthymama

Email – [email protected]

Join Debbie's 5-Day Know What to Eat Everyday Challenge:  http://bit.ly/KnowWhatToEatEverydayChallenge

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