Toxic Free with KB

She's known as Dr. Pimple Popper. But six months ago, she had a stroke on set, and almost missed it entirely.

KB sits down with Dr. Sandra Lee for one of the most honest conversations you'll hear this year. Beyond the TV show and the social media empire, Sandra opens up about the stroke she experienced while filming, the warning signs she ignored, and what she's learning - for the first time - about slowing down.

They also go deep on something most people overlook: skin conditions aren't just physical. Acne, psoriasis, and chronic skin issues can quietly reshape a person's confidence, relationships, and identity. Sandra reflects on the patients who changed her, the failures that shaped her career, and her own complicated relationship with aging in an industry that demands perfection.

We Talk About:

• The real story behind her stroke and the critical 4-hour window that could save your life
• Why dermatology is "just as much psychiatry as it is dermatology"
• The honest truth about aging, cosmetic procedures, and pushing back against the pressure to look younger
• What microneedling, exosomes, and peptides actually do to your skin
• The one toxic-free habit Dr. Lee says anyone can start today, and it costs nothin

This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply human.

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After years of mysterious symptoms that conventional medicine couldn't explain, I became my own health advocate, and built a movement around everything I learned the hard way.

The truth is, you don't need a massive budget or a complete lifestyle overhaul to start living more toxic free. You just need to start with one thing.

In this episode, I'm breaking down practical, realistic tools to help you do exactly that.

What you'll learn:

• Why the most toxic item in your home might be the bed you sleep on every night
• How plastic food containers may be disrupting your hormones, and what to use instead
• Why stress can cancel out the benefits of a healthy diet, plus a simple 3-breath technique to better absorb nutrients
• How your relationships directly impact your health, and how to set boundaries with toxic people without owing anyone an explanation
• My top 3 non-toxic product swaps
• Which wellness trends are more marketing than science, and what actually works

If you're ready to live a little more toxic free, this episode is your starting point.

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What if someone living at the center of pop culture and public scrutiny was quietly fighting the same toxic health battles you are, and nobody talked about it?

Jenny McCarthy joins KB for a raw, unfiltered conversation about autoimmune disease, mold toxicity, vaccine injury, and the clean beauty lies hiding in your makeup bag. After battling mycotoxin poisoning, celiac disease, Hashimoto's, leaky gut, candida, and MCAS, Jenny became one of the most outspoken advocates for individualized medicine and non-toxic living, and she holds nothing back.

She also opens up about her son Evan: the seizure, the cardiac arrest, the autism diagnosis following the MMR vaccine, and how healing his gut through functional medicine stopped his life-threatening seizures and changed everything she believed about health advocacy.

You’ll discover:

• The raw truth about mycotoxin and mold poisoning
• The peptide stack Jenny is currently using, and why sourcing matters
• Why she created Formless Beauty
• What self-love actually looks like in practice
• Two non-negotiable toxic-free habits anyone can start today

This is a masterclass in feminine resilience, radical self-advocacy, and what it truly means to live non-toxic, from the inside out. 
Jenny hasn't just talked about clean living. She has lived through the darkest version of what happens when your body is overwhelmed by toxins, and she came back fighting.

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You know the story. The plane. The propeller. The loss. But surviving is only the beginning. And what comes after is where Lauren Scruggs Kennedy's real story starts.

In one of the most raw and deeply human conversations this show has ever had, Lauren sits down to talk about what it actually looks like to rebuild after trauma. The moment in a hospital bathroom, half her head shaved, where reality finally hit. The lies she told herself to cope, and the painstaking work of dismantling them one by one.

But this episode goes far beyond the accident. Lauren and KB dig into the nervous system science behind healing - co-regulation, conscious parenting, and how the emotional state you carry as a parent directly shapes your child's sense of safety. Plus, the unexpected role Giuliana Rancic played in bringing Lauren and Jason Kennedy together.

You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of:

• Why the stories we tell ourselves after trauma are often the most dangerous part of healing
• What co-regulation actually means and why it matters for your family
• How identity can be rebuilt, and why it's never as fixed as we think

Healing is not linear. Identity is not fixed. And sometimes it takes a propeller, a hospital room, and a really good therapist to find the voice you were always meant to use.

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Lindsey Simcik, co-host of the iconic Almost 30 podcast, joins this episode to get brutally honest about the zigzag path that led her to building one of the most influential wellness podcasts in the game. We go deep on relationships, wellness, identity, motherhood, mental health, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts.

This episode is a reminder that the messy, nonlinear path is not a detour, it IS the path. 

You'll discover:

• Why the "girl boss" era burned so many high-achieving women out, and what the healthier, more sustainable alternative actually looks like
• How Lindsey met her husband, and the inner work that finally made her ready to receive real love
• The truth about confidence that has nothing to do with Instagram numbers, awards, or recognition, and everything to do with self-trust and faith
• Lindsey’s advice for when you lose it with your kids
• Why obsessing over healing and self-optimization can become its own trap
• The one toxic-free habit Lindsey says everyone should start today

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, a relationship, early motherhood, or just trying to figure out who you are right now, Lindsey's story will make you feel less alone and more fired up to trust yourself. 

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Your skin isn't just aging, it's warning you.

If you've dismissed breakouts, dryness, or age spots as cosmetic issues, this episode will change everything. Research microbiologist and microbiome expert Kiran Krishnan joins the show to expose the powerful, often ignored connection between your skin barrier, your gut,
and chronic disease.

What you'll discover in this conversation is both eye-opening and urgent: your skin isn't just a
reflection of your health, it's an active driver of it.

Here's what we cover:
● What "leaky skin" really is and how a compromised skin barrier can increase your risk for dementia, diabetes, and heart disease
● The gut-skin connection behind acne, and how triggers like gluten, dairy, and LPS toxins drive breakouts from the inside out
● Why over-cleansing and alcohol-based products may be silently damaging your barrier
● Why lotion alone doesn't fix dry skin, and what ceramides and your microbiome have to do with it
● Why most personal care products are essentially junk food for your skin

Your skin is an organ. It deserves to be treated like one.
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What if the hustle itself is what's making you sick, and the wake-up call comes in the form of a brain tumor?

Maria Menounos spent decades in the spotlight: hosting E! News, competing on Dancing with the Stars, performing at WrestleMania. From the outside, she had it all. On the inside, she was running on empty, ignoring her body, dismissing symptoms, and putting everyone else first. Then came the diagnosis. Then another one. And everything changed.

In this raw, honest conversation, Maria shares what it truly cost her to chase a version of success that wasn't even hers, and the mindset shift that changed everything.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Maria diagnosed her own brain tumor, the symptoms she dismissed, and what finally made her act
• The practical framework she uses to reassess her schedule the moment stress or friction creeps in
• What cancer and major surgery taught her about lymphatic health, and the simple daily techniques she now uses
• How surrogacy became her path to motherhood, and why trusting her instincts led her to the family she always wanted
• One free resource for cutting through "clean" product marketing, because most products you think are non-toxic probably aren't

This isn't a story about giving up. It's a strategy for staying in the game, longer, healthier, and on your own terms.

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What if the food you think is healthy is actually making you sicker?

From the apple on your counter to the "gluten-free" bread in your pantry, the truth about what's really on your plate might shock you. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gundry,  former distinguished heart surgeon, nutrition pioneer, and New York Times bestselling author of The Plant Paradox, to unpack the hidden dangers lurking in everyday foods.

This conversation is a masterclass in understanding your body from the inside out.

What you'll learn:

• Why the average grocery store apple is over a year old, and what that means for the lectins you're consuming
• The truth about fructose and why your body is literally wired to convert fruit sugar into fat
• How leaky gut is at the root of nearly every chronic disease, from autoimmune conditions to anxiety
• The ancient food prep techniques that neutralize lectins, and why they matter today
• A simple label-reading trick to calculate the real sugar content in any packaged food

Whether you're dealing with unexplained symptoms, trying to lose weight, or simply want more energy and clarity, this episode will change the way you look at your plate forever.

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What if your home is the reason you can't heal?

Most people focus on food and exercise but ignore the invisible toxins in their environment that are making them sick. In this episode, we're exploring the hidden connection between your living space and your health, from mold and air quality to building materials and vacation rentals that could be sabotaging your wellness journey.

Annie Graybill is the founder of Havenwith, a non-toxic vacation rental company, and a passionate advocate for healthy living spaces. After healing her own autoimmune issues and her daughter's grand mal seizures by cleaning up her environment, Annie became obsessed with creating safe, toxin-free spaces for families.

You'll discover how Annie healed her daughter's seizures naturally without brain-altering medications, why your bedroom should be your #1 priority when detoxing your home, the hidden dangers lurking in vacation rentals and hotels, and the shocking truth about male infertility that doctors never address. Plus, learn practical tools like the Scandinavian practice of "loofting" and what to look for when building or renovating.

This episode is for anyone who's been doing "all the right things" but still not healing. Your home environment matters just as much as what you eat.

If you're ready to take control of your health by cleaning up your space, this conversation will give you the tools to start today. 

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What if the secret to healing your body isn't a prescription, it's on your plate?

In this episode, Dr. William Li reveals the groundbreaking science behind how everyday foods can activate your body's natural defense systems, lower inflammation, and even reverse chronic disease. 

Dr. Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist, and New York Times bestselling author of Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet. His research has led to the development of more than 40 new medical treatments impacting care for over 70 diseases.

If you've ever felt confused about what to eat or frustrated that doctors don't talk about nutrition, this conversation will change everything. 

You'll discover why health isn't just the absence of disease, the shocking truth about inflammation and how to put it out fast, Dr. Li's simple gut health strategy that works overnight, how to detox your liver naturally, and why the "clean plate club" myth has been sabotaging your metabolism since childhood.

Dr. Li also shares metabolism-boosting beverages, the natural "Viagra effect" hiding in beets and spinach, what GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are really doing to your body, and a 60-second breathing technique that generates nitric oxide in your brain for instant mental clarity.

This is food as medicine at its finest, practical, science-backed, and actually delicious.

Ready to take control of your health? 

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