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Originally uploaded April 11th, reloaded June 29th. Chris Holman welcomes Phil Roos, Director, EGLE - at EGLE (Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy - State of Michigan, Lansing, MI. Every year, EGLE releases an end-of-year report. Are there any milestones or initiatives you're particularly proud of that were included in this year's report? Brownfield redevelopment was highlighted in the report. Could you explain what the Brownfield Redevelopment Program is and its significance for communities across Michigan? What kind of measurable impact has the program had on Michigan's economy, environment and quality of life? The governor recently released her FY 26 budget recommendations. How do her recommendations support brownfield redevelopment as well as environmental sustainability and economic development? Contaminated and abandoned sites once seen as community liabilities are now thriving hubs of economic growth and revitalization across Michigan. Since 2019, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's (EGLE) Brownfield Redevelopment Program has helped create 19,000 jobs, transforming 402 properties into vibrant spaces for businesses, housing and public use. Backed by more than $160 million in investments, this program is a testament to Michigan's leadership in responsible economic development—combining environmental stewardship with community renewal. These projects not only create jobs but also breathe new life into neighborhoods, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. The 2024 EGLE End of Year Report highlights this success and more, highlighting the program's transformative impact. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.michigan.gov/egle/-/media/Project/Websites/egle/Documents/Offices/Executive/Report-2024-EOY.pdf?rev=0b2bcfee775544d7a4e3b5ff44a164e5&hash=8F96B8E9929BE5C9A93383F6F2CA1D3E » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Energy and Environment Reporter for The Hill, Rachel Frazin. They talk about her book, “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America” Follow Rachel: @RachelFrazin

Sunday Morning 07/13/25 - We are continuing our verse by verse study through the book of Luke with a message titled "Contaminated Land" - Luke 9:1-10 - Pastor James Eakins

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITReady for a beach vacation this summer? You might want to check the water quality reports first! We're diving into a truly stomach-turning study that found over 60% of US beaches tested in 2024 had unsafe levels of fecal bacteria contamination on at least one day. The Gulf Coast topped the contamination charts with a whopping 84% of beaches flagged for pollution, while Alaska and Hawaii remained relatively pristine with just 10% testing unsafe. Beyond the gross factor, this raises serious health concerns for beachgoers across the country.Coffee lovers, we've got news that might have you reconsidering your morning brew choices. A fascinating new study published in the journal Food Science and Nutrition found that instant coffee drinkers with certain genetic predispositions face a shocking 700% increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. The research analyzed data from over 500,000 participants in the UK Biobank, suggesting shared biological pathways between instant coffee consumption and this incurable eye condition.We also weigh in on a viral fitness competition controversy that's dividing the internet. During Sydney's High Rocks event, a competitor continued his workout while paramedics treated his unconscious girlfriend nearby. Some witnesses condemned his actions as callous, while others claimed he periodically checked on her between exercises. The incident raises interesting questions about relationship priorities, competitive drive, and what we owe our partners in moments of crisis. We wrap up with a thought-provoking Bible question about the most important woman in scripture. Is it Mary, mother of Jesus, or perhaps Esther? Share your thoughts with us!Subscribe to our podcast for more fascinating stories, health insights, and discussions that'll keep you thinking long after the episode ends. Your support means everything to us!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog

Is there a good kind of contamination? The energy and emotion get turned up in this 2nd part of our conversation with teacher and author Bille Hoard about disgust and "eucontamination.". This week we also introduce our new "Bible Moment" segment with Bible Teacher Amanda Pence, MA, who provides valuable context, history, and insight into how passages from the Hebrew Bible and Christian New Testament apply to the episode topic--in this case, disgust (and who are the "real" people of God)Billie Hoard is "a trans woman, teacher, author, and something of an Anabaptist radical.” Billie and her brother, psychology professor Paul Hoard, are co-authors of the forthcoming book “Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life” (Cascade Books), a psychological, theological, and sociological exploration of disgust, purity/contamination, and being transformed by what's trueFind Billie's work at billieiswriting.substack.com and connect on IG/Threads @billieiswriting Amanda Pence MA is a Bible scholar who graduated with highest honors from Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). She is committed to studying the Bible in context & with a deep commitment to its inspiration & authority. She is also an Evangelical LGBTQIA+ advocate who affirms the full inclusion of all siblings of faith, in all levels of the church. Find out more about her academic writings and public speaking at https://www.amandapence.org. Subscribe to her Substack at https://open.substack.com/pub/amandapence. Find your guides at Quoir Academy! If you've ever deconstructed your faith you know it's not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through your process? People like, Jim Palmer, Kristin Du Mez, Jennifer Knapp, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, Paul Young, and more? Well, if you head over to Quoir Academy and register for SQUARE 2 using the Promo Code [RAD] you'll get 10% off the regular registration cost of this awesome course and community just for being a fan of our show. Follow this registration link: https://www.bk2sq1.com/square-2-next-steps-into-reconstruction?coupon=RAD

Disgust is powerful. If our body believes something we ingest is contaminated, we will throw it up before our mind even knows what happened. But is there a good kind of contamination? Teacher and author Bille Hoard makes the case that disgust can make us reject “euconaminants,” too—the people and qualities that can “infect” us with goodness.Billie Hoard is "a trans woman, teacher, author, and something of an Anabaptist radical.” Billie and her brother, psychology professor Paul Hoard, are co-authors of the forthcoming book “Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life” (Cascade Books), a psychological, theological, and sociological exploration of disgust, purity/contamination, and being transformed by what's trueFind Billie's work at billieiswriting.substack.com and connect on IG/Threads @billieiswriting Find your guides at Quoir Academy! If you've ever deconstructed your faith you know it's not easy. But just imagine if you could have people to guide you through your process? People like, Jim Palmer, Kristin Du Mez, Jennifer Knapp, Brad Jersak, Brian Zahnd, Paul Young, and more? Well, if you head over to Quoir Academy and register for SQUARE 2 using the Promo Code [RAD] you'll get 10% off the regular registration cost of this awesome course and community just for being a fan of our show. Follow this registration link: https://www.bk2sq1.com/square-2-next-steps-into-reconstruction?coupon=RAD

This episode is sponsored by Puori Creatine+ Looking to support your strength, recovery, and cognitive function with clean, high-quality ingredients? You can try Puori Creatine+ and experience the difference yourself. Right now, you can get 20% off your Puori order, including their already discounted subscription. Go to Puori.com/DRG and use promo code DRG. Visit cornbreadhemp.com/drg and use code DRG for 30% off your first order. Visit supermush.com and use code DRG20 to get 20% off. Join thousands getting weekly health insights → https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Most fish oils on the market are contaminated, oxidized, and lack therapeutic value. In this episode, Pure founder Oliver Amstrup reveals the three critical factors that determine fish oil quality: potency (EPA/DHA concentration), purity (absence of heavy metals and toxins), and freshness (low oxidation levels). Learn the at-home test to spot rancid fish oil, what labels to look for, why 83% of protein powders contain dangerous heavy metals, and how European health standards compare to American ones. Oliver also shares insights on raising healthier kids, the transparency crisis in supplements, and why Denmark consistently ranks as one of the world's happiest countries. Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - The Fish Oil Quality Crisis: What Labels Don't Tell You 02:43 - At-Home Test to Spot Rancid Fish Oil (Chew Method) 08:41 - Why Kids in Europe Are Healthier Than American Kids 15:32 - Denmark's Happiness Secret: Safety, Education & Community 22:48 - The Protein Powder Heavy Metal Problem (83% Contaminated) 35:17 - Transparency vs. Marketing: How to Read Supplement Labels 42:15 - Raising Healthy Kids: European vs. American Approaches 52:30 - The Supplement Industry's Dirty Secrets Exposed 58:45 - Building a Transparent Company: Pure's 15-Year Journey

~A follow-up to “Permission to Pause” If you've ever stepped away to “rest” but came back feeling just as drained, this episode is for you. In this powerful follow-up to Permission to Pause, we name and unpack a concept that deeply resonated with listeners: contaminated leisure — the kind of downtime that looks like rest but still carries the weight of responsibility, guilt, and multitasking. And naming it matters. Because once we recognize what's happening, we can begin to reclaim the kind of rest that actually restores. This episode dives deep into:  What contaminated leisure really is  The neuroscience behind why it's so exhausting  Why ambitious women are especially affected  What the research says about emotional labor and the “leisure gap”  How to reclaim rest as a biological, psychological, and cultural necessity If rest has ever felt like another item on your to-do list, tune in.  In This Episode, You'll Learn: The origins of the term contaminated leisure and how it shows up in everyday life Why “just relaxing” often doesn't work — and how pseudo-recovery tricks our brains How true rest activates the Default Mode Network (DMN), the brain's key to meaning-making, emotional regulation, and creativity How internalized expectations and the "casualty of competence" leave ambitious women especially vulnerable to burnout Five science-backed strategies to create space for real, uncontaminated rest Manifestatement: Rest doesn't make you less ambitious, it makes your ambition sustainable. #ContaminatedLeisure #RestIsResistance #AmbitiousWomen #PermissionToPause References   Bianchi, S. M., & Mattingly, M. J. (2003). Time, Work, and Family: What Do We Know? Social Forces. Immordino-Yang, M. H. – Research on the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) and emotional processing. Shockley, K. M. – Studies on psychological detachment and pseudo-recovery. Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Hochschild, A. (1989). The Second Shift – On invisible labor and emotional management.   For more about Dr. DeSimone and the Advancing Women Podcast https://www.instagram.com/advancingwomenpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/advancingwomenpodcast/ https://advancingwomenpodcast.com/

While the sport supplement market might be thriving, the use of supplements can destroy an athlete’s career. Supplement manufacturers often use omissions or alternative names to lure buyers in and create the illusion of a clean substance. When in fact many contain substances that are prohibited in sport. A recent research collaboration between Sport Integrity Australia and Human and Supplement Testing Australia (HASTA) found that of 200 supplement products tested, 35 per cent contained one or more WADA Prohibited Substances. In addition to this, 57 per cent of the products that tested positive did not list the prohibited ingredients on their packaging or website. In this episode our host Tim Gavel speaks to a panel of guests about the research results, risks around use of supplements and how this can lead to unintentional doping. To contribute to the survey, please visit this link Call for Contributions on Unintentional Doping Survey Find out more at https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/ Follow us on our social accounts: https://www.facebook.com/SportIntegrityAus https://www.instagram.com/sportintegrityaus https://x.com/protectingsport https://au.linkedin.com/company/sport-integrity-australiaSupport the show: https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When your cucumbers keep ending up on outbreak lists, it's time to ask: what the actual food safety fail is going on?In this episode of Don't Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine dig into the repeat salmonella outbreaks linked to Bedner Growers - and why the phrase “voluntary recall” should still raise your eyebrows. They dissect how the contamination trail is traced, what might really be behind recurring farm-based outbreaks, and why cross-contamination is everyone's problem. Whether you're running a farm, a food service kitchen, or just trying to avoid the “poop” in your produce, this one's a wake-up call.In this episode:

Investigative journalist Susan Comrie from amaBhungane joins Amy MacIver to unpack the tangled saga of fuel contamination and questionable procurement in South Africa’s energy sector. From PetroSA’s R150 million prepayment to Nako Energy, to concerns over fuel additives like N-methylaniline (NMA), this episode explores the shadowy world of petrol blending, offshore deals, and regulatory blind spots. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Dan discuss James' newly funded 'Medical Evidence Project', whose goal is to find questionable medical evidence that is contaminating treatment guidelines. Links * James' blog post (https://jamesclaims.substack.com/p/how-should-we-fund-scientific-error) from last year * The carthorse child blog post (https://medium.com/hackernoon/introducing-sprite-and-the-case-of-the-carthorse-child-58683c2bfeb) * The blog post (https://jamesclaims.substack.com/p/introducing-the-medical-evidence) announcing the project * A write up in Nature (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-01739-z?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nature&linkId=14776408) about the project Other links - Dan on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/dsquintana.bsky.social) - James on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/jamesheathers.bsky.social) - Everything Hertz on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/hertzpodcast.bsky.social) Citation Quintana, D. S., & Heathers, J. (2025, June 4). 191: Cleaning up contaminated medical treatment guidelines Everything Hertz [Audio podcast], DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/537BN

Welcome to episode 162 of Growers Daily! We cover: if woodchips can be contaminated (like compost can), pests that refuse to be kept out, and buying the right broadfork. We are a Non-Profit! 

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on an effort to ease fears about contaminated soil in Japan.

North Auckland oyster farmers have been hit with a wave of uncertainty. Norovirus has been found in the Mahurangi River where the shellfish are grown, resulting in contaminated product and closures until further notice. They're blaming Watercare and Auckland Council, claiming they let sewage flows get out of control before infrastructure could catch up. Watercare says a new pipeline should be completed in 2028. Matakana Oysters co-owner Tom Walters told Mike Hosking it's too little too late for many of the businesses, who have been begging for measures to be introduced for years. He says there's been no accountability from Watercare or the council, or compensation after the growth and development of the area cost them their farms and livelihoods. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Essentially zero risk to workers,' says company Holtec is still trying to determine how soil at the Indian Point nuclear power plant near Philipstown became contaminated with radioactive material. Although the radiation levels are not considered dangerous - a Holtec official said at a May 1 meeting of the Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board that a person would have to "ingest many pounds" of the dirt to reach even 1/10th of the allowable federal limits - the contamination is a concern because it was discovered far from where any of the three reactors were located or where nuclear waste is stored. Holtec, which began decommissioning the closed plant in 2021, reported the contamination at the December meeting of the Decommissioning Oversight Board. It was detected when Holtec was investigating building a data center and conducted surface soil sampling around a training center on the southern end of the site. The tests detected elevated levels of cesium-137, a byproduct of nuclear fission. "The levels are low, but it still needs to be remediated," said Frank Spagnuolo of Holtec. Don Mayer, who worked at Indian Point for more than 30 years, beginning in 1981, and now is part of the decommissioning team, said the radiation was low enough to be "essentially zero risk to workers." Nevertheless, the contamination is being treated as radioactive waste and is being excavated and shipped via rail to nuclear storage facilities out of state. Holtec has said it has purchased equipment to conduct more extensive surveys to search for similar contamination elsewhere. "We don't want to be surprised anymore," said Spagnuolo. It's not clear how cesium-137 ended up so far from the reactors and fuel storage. Holtec also tested the area for other common byproducts of fission, such as strontium-90 and nickel-63, but found nothing. Mayer said he doesn't think the contamination happened during the three decades he worked at the plant. He suggested it may have occurred in the 1970s, during the construction of two of Indian Point's three reactors. The first reactor, which went offline in 1974 because of a lack of an emergency cooling system, had a leak at some point that contaminated the soil. Mayer said that some of that soil may have been excavated to where the training center was later built to make room for the second and third reactors and that the plant's monitoring equipment at the time wasn't advanced enough to detect it. Cesium-137 has a half-life of 30 years; if the contamination did occur in the 1970s, the material would be less than half as potent, which may explain the low level of radiation. "By the next meeting we'll have some good information," said Spagnuolo. Meanwhile, a federal lawsuit filed by Holtec against New York State over a newly enacted law that prohibits the company from discharging radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River continues. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said at the May 1 meeting that it is pausing the renewal of Holtec's "pollutant discharge elimination system" permit in the meantime. Last year, the state attorney general accused Holtec of discharging radioactive water into the Hudson despite the law. Holtec countered that the discharges weren't waste from the spent fuel pools but groundwater and stormwater, a process that has been going on for 15 years. When asked at the meeting about the discharges, Spagnuolo said he could not respond because of the ongoing litigation. He referred board members to the 2024 Annual Radioactive Effluent Release Report, released April 30. It notes that the discharges are happening but that the "offsite dose associated with the groundwater pathway remains extremely small," contributing less than 1 percent of the annual limit.

Send us a textNavigating Regulatory Compliance Issues: A Case Study of Products Contaminated With PeanutsThis episode focuses on handling regulatory compliance issues, using a case study of peanut contamination in products. Partner Nicola Smith, leads the discussion with Simon Jones, Victoria Callicott and Ollie Ward-Jones, from global law firm Squire Patton Boggs on immediate actions, communication with stakeholders, legal obligations, corrective actions and potential claims for compensation. The importance of legal privilege and practical steps to manage contamination issues are highlighted. 

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Bishop Tony Percy says that in Acts 13, Paul and Barnabas face rejection while preaching the Gospel, but they shake the dust off their feet as a refusal to be contaminated, discouraged, or diminished in fervour by the rejection they have experienced and move on with joy and the Holy Spirit

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

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This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the shocking true-life story of how PFAS—a set of toxic chemicals most people have never heard of—poisoned the entire country. Based on original, shoe-leather reporting in four highly contaminated towns and damning documents from the polluters' own files, Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America (Island Press, 2025) traces an ugly history of corporate greed and devastation of human lives. We learn that PFAS, the ‘forever chemicals' found in everyday products, from cooking pans to mascara, are coursing through the veins of 97% of Americans. We witness the pain of families who lost sisters and daughters, cousins and neighbors, after PFAS leached into their drinking water. We discover evidence that the makers of forever chemicals may have known for decades about the deadly risks of their products—because their own scientists have been documenting these dangers since the 1960s. And we see the failure of our government, time after time, to provide basic protections to its citizens. It is impossible to read this searing exposé without being infuriated by the recklessness of corporate America. But readers will also be awed by the spirit of ordinary people who, while fighting for their own lives, took it upon themselves to fix a broken regulatory system. Heart-wrenching and maddening, stirring and uplifting, Poisoning the Well offers a unique window into the worst and best of human nature. It is essential reading for anyone concerned about the unfettered power of industry and the invisible threat it poses to the health of the nation—and to each of us. Sharon Udasin is a reporter for The Hill, covering U.S. West climate & policy from her home base in Boulder, Colorado. She was a Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder and has also reported for The Jerusalem Post and The New York Jewish Week. A graduate of both the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia Journalism School, Sharon also received a 2022 SEAL Environmental Journalism Award and was honored by the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership in 2013. Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that's everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. It was through this work that she learned about, and became alarmed by, "forever chemicals." She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. Daniel Moran's writing about literature and film can be found on Pages and Frames. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Rutgers University and his Ph.D. in History from Drew University. The author of Creating Flannery O'Connor: Her Critics, Her Publishers, Her Readers, he teaches research and writing at Rutgers and co-hosts the long-running podcast Fifteen-Minute Film Fanatics, found here on the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have food recalls been increasing in recent years? How does a recall even happen? We spend some time with Darin Detwiler, an author and professor at Northeastern University, about food safety, what the government does, and how the whole system works.

This virtual training will discuss the updated Framework for Investigating Asbestos-Contamination at Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Sites (released in 2021). By taking this training, participants will learn how to better assess exposure and risk from asbestos and consider unique scientific and technical issues associated with the investigation of human exposure and risk from asbestos. The training modules will discuss specific strategies that are based on the best currently available science as well as methods for characterizing exposure and risk from asbestos to inform risk-management. The course also presents:A flow diagram for asbestos site assessment and removal action and remedial action decisionsThe application of activity-based sampling (ABS) to evaluate the asbestos exposure potential at a site in support of risk-based removal and remedial decisionsResources for asbestos sample collection and analysisA definition of phase contrast microscopy equivalent (PCME) structures for estimating exposures in asbestos for risk assessmentThe available asbestos toxicity values (non-cancer Reference Concentration [RfC] and age- and duration-specific cancer inhalation unit risks [IURs]) that are used in asbestos risk assessmentA real-world case study that applies the 2021 Framework The course will feature previously narrated modules complemented with videos and live subject matter experts that will be available to answer any questions. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/Asbestos-Framework_041625/

This virtual training will discuss the updated Framework for Investigating Asbestos-Contamination at Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Sites (released in 2021). By taking this training, participants will learn how to better assess exposure and risk from asbestos and consider unique scientific and technical issues associated with the investigation of human exposure and risk from asbestos. The training modules will discuss specific strategies that are based on the best currently available science as well as methods for characterizing exposure and risk from asbestos to inform risk-management. The course also presents:A flow diagram for asbestos site assessment and removal action and remedial action decisionsThe application of activity-based sampling (ABS) to evaluate the asbestos exposure potential at a site in support of risk-based removal and remedial decisionsResources for asbestos sample collection and analysisA definition of phase contrast microscopy equivalent (PCME) structures for estimating exposures in asbestos for risk assessmentThe available asbestos toxicity values (non-cancer Reference Concentration [RfC] and age- and duration-specific cancer inhalation unit risks [IURs]) that are used in asbestos risk assessmentA real-world case study that applies the 2021 Framework The course will feature previously narrated modules complemented with videos and live subject matter experts that will be available to answer any questions. To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/Asbestos-Framework_041625/

This virtual training will discuss the updated Framework for Investigating Asbestos-Contamination at Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Sites (released in 2021). By taking this training, participants will learn how to better assess exposure and risk from asbestos and consider unique scientific and technical issues associated with the investigation of human exposure and risk from asbestos. The training modules will discuss specific strategies that are based on the best currently available science as well as methods for characterizing exposure and risk from asbestos to inform risk-management. The course also presents:A flow diagram for asbestos site assessment and removal action and remedial action decisionsThe application of activity-based sampling (ABS) to evaluate the asbestos exposure potential at a site in support of risk-based removal and remedial decisionsResources for asbestos sample collection and analysisA definition of phase contrast microscopy equivalent (PCME) structures for estimating exposures in asbestos for risk assessmentThe available asbestos toxicity values (non-cancer Reference Concentration [RfC] and age- and duration-specific cancer inhalation unit risks [IURs]) that are used in asbestos risk assessmentA real-world case study that applies the 2021 Framework To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/Asbestos-Framework_041525/

This virtual training will discuss the updated Framework for Investigating Asbestos-Contamination at Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) Sites (released in 2021). By taking this training, participants will learn how to better assess exposure and risk from asbestos and consider unique scientific and technical issues associated with the investigation of human exposure and risk from asbestos. The training modules will discuss specific strategies that are based on the best currently available science as well as methods for characterizing exposure and risk from asbestos to inform risk-management. The course also presents:A flow diagram for asbestos site assessment and removal action and remedial action decisionsThe application of activity-based sampling (ABS) to evaluate the asbestos exposure potential at a site in support of risk-based removal and remedial decisionsResources for asbestos sample collection and analysisA definition of phase contrast microscopy equivalent (PCME) structures for estimating exposures in asbestos for risk assessmentThe available asbestos toxicity values (non-cancer Reference Concentration [RfC] and age- and duration-specific cancer inhalation unit risks [IURs]) that are used in asbestos risk assessmentA real-world case study that applies the 2021 Framework To view this archive online or download the slides associated with this seminar, please visit http://www.clu-in.org/conf/tio/Asbestos-Framework_041525/

As a handful of governments begin to ask the hard questions about contamination in the dangerous Covid shots forced on humanity and the strange origins of the pandemic as well as the documented U.S. government funding, it is time for accountability and justice, argued legendary lawyer, physicist, and medical doctor Dr. Richard Fleming.  Speaking in ... The post Contaminated COVID Shots & US Funding for Wuhan: Govts Must Act appeared first on The New American.

Poisoning the Well (starts 2:00)  Boulder science writer Sharon Udasin discusses her new book,  Poisoning the Well:  How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America.  The book chronicles how these chemicals have ended up in our soil , drinking water, our bloodstreams . . . including in Colorado.  She also explains what we can do about these sometimes … Continue reading "Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America. "

Story at-a-glance Recent studies show tap water containing unregulated contaminants affects over 97 million Americans, with higher concentrations in areas with more Hispanic or Black residents PFAS "forever chemicals" found in 45% of water systems near urban areas are linked to increased risk of digestive, lung, thyroid and other cancers Common contaminants include trihalomethanes from chlorine treatment, nitrates from agricultural runoff and arsenic from natural deposits, plus lead and fluoride Researchers estimate PFAS in drinking water may cause 4,626 to 6,864 new cancer cases annually in the U.S. Solutions include checking your water quality report, installing appropriate water filtration systems and advocating for cleaner water in your community

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There is nothing more disruptive and upsetting than OCD latching on to a loved one. Contamination isn't just about germs - it can be about people, people our kids love. Families get thrown into chaos when OCD decides a parent or sibling is the source of contamination.Out of all themes, this one has the power to upend the entire family. In this week's AT Parenting Survival Podcast I explore how OCD determines family members are contaminated and what parents can do to counteract the destructive impact it has in the home.

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"The worst European hotspot for PFAS" is located in Belgium, in the small town of Zwijndrecht, near Antwerp. There, for 25 years, the American factory 3M manufactured perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), one of the oldest of substances that is highly toxic to health and the environment. In Europe, there are an estimated 2,300 other such "hotspots" and a total of 23,000 polluted sites. A recent collaborative survey estimates the cost of decontamination at 100 billion euros per year. How is this decontamination carried out in practice? And what is the cost for residents already affected by one of the biggest environmental scandals? Alix Le Bourdon, Anna Joris and Dave Keating report.

Eric Ritter is the driving force behind EverythingLead, a platform dedicated to raising awareness about lead exposure and promoting safety through accessible testing. With over five years of experience in consumer product research, Eric has empowered countless individuals to detect lead in their environments using innovative chemical testing methods. A self-described scientist at heart, he founded Spirochaete Research Labs, LLC, and launched DetectLead.com to combat lead poisoning. Known for his engaging social media presence as EricEverythingLead, Eric combines expertise with a passion for public health, making complex science approachable and actionable for all.   Website: https://www.detectlead.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericeverythinglead/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericeverythinglead   Work With Me: Mineral Balancing HTMA Consultation: https://www.integrativethoughts.com/category/all-products  My Instagram: @integrativematt My Website: Integrativethoughts.com   Advertisements:   Viva Rays: Use Code ITP for a Discount https://vivarays.com/   Zeolite Labs Zeocharge: Use Code ITP for 10% off https://www.zeolitelabs.com/product-page/zeocharge?ref=ITP Magnesium Breakthrough: Use Code integrativethoughts10 for 10% OFF https://bioptimizers.com/shop/products/magnesium-breakthrough Just Thrive: Use Code ITP15 for 15% off https://justthrivehealth.com/discount/ITP15 Therasage: Use Code Coffman10 for 10% off https://www.therasage.com/discount/COFFMAN10?rfsn=6763480.4aed7f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6763480.4aed7f   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Lead and Personal Experiences 05:02 The Journey into Lead Testing and Awareness 09:59 Understanding Lead Testing Technology 15:01 The Impact of Lead on Health and Behavior 20:04 Sources of Lead Exposure 25:08 The Flint Water Crisis and Its Implications 32:59 The Toxicity of Lead in Water 39:09 Lead's Impact on Neurological Function 45:00 Heavy Metals and Immune System Dysfunction 51:00 Lead Exposure and Cardiac Health 56:53 The Importance of Detoxification and Environmental Awareness 01:08:02 The Role of Advocacy in Environmental Justice 01:12:08 Access to Information and Its Impact on Public Health 01:15:46 Understanding Heavy Metals in Our Food and Water 01:20:05 The Dangers of Algae and Seaweed Contamination 01:23:59 The Importance of Quality Control in Supplements 01:30:03 The Ethics of Detoxification and Personal Responsibility 01:32:37 Practical Approaches to Health and Detoxification 01:34:46 Understanding Toxicity and Its Effects 01:36:45 The Role of Binders in Detoxification 01:38:14 Gut Health and Its Connection to Mental Well-being 01:41:03 The Impact of Heavy Metals on Health 01:44:38 Navigating the Complexities of Health and Detox 01:46:47 The Importance of Testing for Lead and Other Toxins   Takeaways: Eric's early experiences with morphine addiction shaped his awareness of toxic substances. The journey into lead testing began with a desire to help others identify dangerous substances. Lead testing technology has advanced, making it more accessible to the average person. Lead exposure can have severe impacts on health, particularly in children. Housing, traditional medicines, and contaminated food are primary sources of lead exposure. The Flint water crisis exemplifies systemic failures in public health and safety. Lead poisoning can lead to behavioral changes and mental health issues. Public awareness and education are crucial in combating lead exposure. The conversation emphasizes the need for affordable lead testing solutions. Eric's mission is to empower individuals to protect themselves from lead exposure. Lead levels in drinking water can be extremely toxic. Lead mimics calcium, causing severe health issues. Heavy metals can significantly impair immune function. Lead exposure is linked to increased cardiac risks. Detoxification is essential for health optimization. Environmental awareness is crucial in preventing lead exposure. Calcium plays a vital role in neurological health. The brain's sensitivity makes it vulnerable to toxins. Heavy metals affect every system in the body. Lead exposure has generational impacts on health. Advocacy is crucial for environmental justice and public health. Access to information can empower individuals to make informed choices. Heavy metals in food and water pose significant health risks. Quality control in supplements is essential for consumer safety. Contaminated seaweed can be a hidden source of toxins. Detoxification should focus on removing harmful substances, not adding more. Personal responsibility plays a key role in health and wellness decisions. Understanding the context of heavy metal exposure is important. The emotional weight of environmental issues can be overwhelming. Collaboration and transparency in testing can improve public health outcomes. Do practical stuff that helps, but don't panic. Life's meant to be lived, not lived in fear. If you do a detox program, you can live more freely. Heavy metals can cause gut issues and affect mental health. Zinc deficiency is common in chronic illness. Testing for lead is crucial for safety. The marketplace isn't inherently safe; be cautious. You can learn a lot about health on your own. Detoxing kids early can prevent future health issues. Understanding the gut is essential for overall health.   Summary: In this conversation, Eric Ritter shares his journey from personal experiences with addiction and lead exposure to becoming an advocate for lead testing and awareness. He discusses the importance of understanding lead's impact on health, the technology behind lead testing, and the various sources of lead exposure, including the infamous Flint water crisis. The conversation highlights the need for public awareness and the role of capitalism in both the proliferation of lead and the potential solutions to combat it. In this conversation, Matthew Coffman and Eric Ritter delve into the alarming levels of lead found in drinking water and its severe health implications. They discuss how lead mimics calcium in the body, leading to neurological impairments and cognitive dysfunction. The conversation also highlights the connection between heavy metal exposure and immune system dysfunction, as well as the significant cardiac risks associated with lead. They emphasize the importance of detoxification and environmental awareness in mitigating these health risks. In this conversation, Eric Ritter and Matthew Coffman delve into the complexities of environmental justice, the importance of access to information, and the risks associated with heavy metals in our food and water. They discuss the role of advocacy in addressing these issues, the dangers of contaminated seaweed, and the significance of quality control in supplements. The conversation emphasizes the ethical considerations of detoxification and personal responsibility in health choices. In this conversation, Eric Ritter and Matthew Coffman discuss the importance of practical approaches to health and detoxification, particularly in relation to heavy metals and gut health. They explore the effects of toxicity on the body, the role of binders in detoxification, and the connection between gut health and mental well-being. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness and testing for toxins like lead, as well as the importance of maintaining a balanced mineral intake to support overall health.

245: FOOD OUTBREAKS ARE HAPPENING EVERYWHERE! Why? Interesting stats on what the top contaminated foods are and tips to help us all eat safer. As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com.  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: Fatty15 For 15% off the starter kit go to fatty15.com/digest Our Place Go to fromourplace.com and use code DIGEST for 10% Check Out Bethany: Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany's Website Discounts & My Favorite Products My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds)

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Have you seen the headlines about disturbing levels of heavy metals in protein powders? If you're panicking about whether your shake is safe, take a breath. In this episode, we tackle the fear head-on and uncover what's fact, what's hype, and how to make informed decisions about your supplements.What We Covered:Understanding supplement regulation: Learn how the FDA and third-party testing actually work, and why regulation might be better than you think.Heavy metals in context: Why chocolate and plant-based protein powders show higher levels of contaminants, and how they compare to everyday foods.Breaking down protein types: The differences between whey and plant-based proteins—and what terms like isolate, concentrate, and hydrolysate mean.Practical tips for clinicians and consumers: How to vet your protein powder, interpret third-party labels, and guide patients toward safe, high-quality options.Resources Mentioned:FDA's “Closer to Zero” Program and Testing Results for Heavy MetalsFree infographic: “Your Protein Powder Breakdown” – Download herePast episode on supplement regulation: "Is That Supplement Worth It? A Crash Course in Regulation and Safety"Pandora's Lunchbox: How Processed Food Took Over the American Meal (not an affiliate)FDA Testing Results for Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium and MercuryAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for the Nutrition Wrap-Up Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics and professional growth strategies delivered to your inbox each week. Support the show!If you love the show and want to help me make it even better, buy me a coffee to help me keep going! ☕️Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer.

Chassidus Morning Class: This class was presented on the first day of Chanukah, Thursday, 25 Kislev, 5785, December 26, 2024, Parshas Mikeitz, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This was the first of a series of a text-based class on the Maamar Mei Chanukah 5731, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Chanukah 5731, 1970.

New studies continue to drop exposing the absolute dangers of the COVID shot. The latest shows DNA contamination at a rate of 4-5 times higher than regulators allow. There is another report that appears Pfizer tried to cover up that shows heart conditions worsen over time as a result of the vaccine. And speaking of cover-ups, more allegations are emerging that Pfizer hid vaccine related deaths during the trails. The reality is, this vaccine was never about keeping the public safe, it was all about money. One company has been on the forefront of exposing it all, The Wellness Company. The Wellness Company can provide you with the prescription medications (including ivermectin) you need to keep you and your family safe. Their Emergency Medical Kits are the gold standard when it comes to emergency preparedness and prescription drugs. Visit: TWC.Health/Grant See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We retrace the final days of Karen's life: she's been so badly contaminated by radioactive material that men in hazmat suits show up to inspect her apartment, strip much of it down to the studs, and seal her possessions into 55-gallon drums for disposal. Karen grows fearful the contamination will kill her. Years after her death, Karen's family sues Kerr-McGee for the contamination and for the first time, her allegations against the company are tested in court. Follow "Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery" now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or your podcast app of choice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Oakland school district is looking for ways to fund lead contamination cleanup, after tests earlier this year revealed that at least 30 schools have dangerous lead levels in the drinking water. The district has been under fire from students, teachers and parents for taking months to release the results of its testing. We'll talk about why Oakland, in the schools and beyond, has such high rates of lead poisoning, how the school district has handled it and what needs to be done to fix it. Guests: Alex Bledsoe, activist filmmaker producing OAKLEAD, a documentary about the history of lead poisoning in Oakland Kelly Hardy, senior managing director of health and research, Children Now, a California-based org focused on improving child well-being Mike Hutchinson, vice president, Oakland School Board