{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"343 - The Science of Toxic Load: How Everyday Exposures Disrupt Hormones, Sleep &amp; Immunity","description":"\u201c\u200aThe sun is not our enemy. It never has been. Most popular sunscreens, they will compromise your skin and actually lead to skin cancer. If we're lathering on or ingesting toxic chemicals, we're going to be compromised.\u201d Today, we\u2019re joined by Cheryl Mothes, a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with nearly 30 years dedicated to studying healing with whole foods, helping people of all ages improve well-being and reduce disease risk through diet and lifestyle changes. She\u2019s a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, holds a certification from Penn Foster, and was the co-founder and former chef of the first organic, plant-based caf\u00e9 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Cheryl brings a rare, big-picture lens to health, connecting the dots between food, stress, environmental exposures, and the everyday habits that quietly influence how we feel. Her approach is practical and grounded. You\u2019ll come away with eye-opening realizations and actionable takeaways that stay with you long after the conversation. What we discuss in this episode:   How sunlight can support overall health and the best times for beneficial exposure.   What to know about sunscreen safety and which ingredients raise concern.   The importance of getting enough vitamin D.&amp;nbsp;   How mindset influences physical well-being.   The long-term health impacts of chronic stress.&amp;nbsp;   Unexpected factors that may be quietly harming your health.   The health benefits of mushrooms and effective ways to use them.   Why indoor air quality matters.   What\u2019s really in fragranced products and why many pose health risks.   Practical strategies to limit chemical exposure while cooking.&amp;nbsp;   Resources:   http:\/\/eatwholeandthrive.com\/   https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smokeysdaughter   Click the link below to support the FISCAL Act https:\/\/switch4good.org\/fiscal-act\/ Share the website and get your resources here https:\/\/kidsandmilk.org\/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https:\/\/switch4good.org\/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https:\/\/switch4good.org\/support-us\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP \u2605\u2606\u2605 &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/podcastchat \u2605\u2606\u2605 SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/switch4good.org\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 ONLINE STORE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/shop.switch4good.org\/shop\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Switch4Good\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Switch4Good\/ \u2605\u2606\u2605 AMAZON STORE \u2605\u2606\u2605 https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/shop\/switch4good &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Switch4Good","author_url":"https:\/\/switch4good.org\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39725350\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/69b2e0\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39725350"}