{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to fortify your body against environmental toxins | Ali Miller","description":"Are environmental toxins silently disrupting your hormones, mood, and metabolism? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Anna Cabeca sits down with functional medicine dietitian Ali Miller to reveal how everyday exposures\u2014from microplastics to processed foods\u2014may be driving anxiety, hormonal imbalance, and chronic disease. More importantly, they share how to fight back using targeted nutrition and practical lifestyle strategies. Ali Miller, RD, CDE, brings over a decade of clinical experience using food-as-medicine protocols to restore neurotransmitter balance, support detox pathways, and optimize metabolic and mental health. Together, she and Dr. Anna explore the profound connection between protein intake, gut health, neurotransmitters, and resilience in today\u2019s toxic world. As Ali explains, \u201cGoing backwards to whole real foods is one of the most powerful ways to support detoxification and resilience in our industrialized world.\u201d You\u2019ll walk away with simple, empowering tools to protect your body, nourish your brain, and reclaim your metabolic and emotional strength. &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; You Will Learn:   How environmental toxins like microplastics disrupt hormones and increase inflammation   Why protein is essential for neurotransmitter production, mood stability, and anxiety prevention   The powerful role of probiotics and phytonutrients in detoxification and cellular protection   Specific foods that naturally increase dopamine, serotonin, and calm your nervous system   Why glycine-rich foods like bone broth help reduce stress and support gut repair   Practical swaps to reduce toxin exposure in your kitchen, clothing, and daily routines   How breathwork, vagus nerve activation, and nutrition work together to reduce anxiety   &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Key Timestamps: 00:00 \u2013 Post-pandemic health changes and rising anxiety 05:00 \u2013 Protein\u2019s role in neurotransmitters and mental health 15:00 \u2013 Microplastics and endocrine disruption explained 22:00 \u2013 Natural tools to calm anxiety and support detox 26:30 \u2013 Best foods for dopamine, serotonin, and nervous system balance 34:00 \u2013 Family meals, rituals, and stress resilience 43:00 \u2013 Fermented foods and gut healing strategies 46:00 \u2013 Top supplements for anxiety and toxin protection &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Memorable Quotes: \u201cProtein provides the amino acid building blocks for neurotransmitters that regulate mood, cravings, and mental health.\u201d \u201cMicroplastics can disrupt hormone pathways and increase inflammation\u2014but nutrition can help offset that damage.\u201d \u201cGoing backwards is often the answer\u2014returning to whole real foods is how we build resilience.\u201d &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Connect With Guest: Website: https:\/\/www.alimillerRD.comInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alimillerRD Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alimillerRD Podcast: Naturally Nourished Podcast YouTube: Naturally Nourished Channel &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Connect With Dr. Anna: Website: https:\/\/dranna.com Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegirlfrienddoctor\/ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@drannacabeca Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thegirlfrienddoctor &amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; Listener Call-to-Action: If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend who needs support in navigating toxins, anxiety, or hormone health. Subscribe to The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast and tag @thegirlfrienddoctor to share your biggest takeaway. Remember: your body was designed to heal when you give it the right tools. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Girlfriend Doctor w\/ Dr. Anna Cabeca","author_url":"https:\/\/drannacabeca.com\/pages\/show","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40317950\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/32184a\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40317950"}