Green Living with Tee

This week Tee is excited to bring you a conversation she had with Amayra Morales about the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and the beauty of natural skin care. In her “past life”, Amayra was busy climbing the corporate ladder until she hit her lowest health point. After burning herself out Amayra ended up in the hospital desperately unaware of the cause of her ailments. After she was released Amayra went from specialist to specialist to try to find answers to the long list of symptoms she was experiencing following her burnout. With each specialist appointment, Amayra became increasingly disempowered, feeling shut out and not listened to. Amayra started to question every aspect of her life and realized that her time in the corporate world was over. She packed her bags and bought a one-way ticket to India to fulfill her dream of becoming a yoga teacher. During her time in India, she became very sick and through a series of fortunate events, ended up at an Ayurvedic clinic. For Amayra, this was the beginning of the end because, through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, she was able to connect the dots of her symptoms and find good health again. Now after a full recovery along with years of studying the principles of Ayurveda, Amayra understands that her Dharma (soul’s mission) is to help women holistically optimize their health so they can glow from the inside out. In this episode, she shares some of the wisdom and insights that she has discovered along her journey while sharing tips on how to both listen to and evaluate your body and skin for signs of larger health issues. Tee and Amayra explore how the root causes of so many illnesses lie in our toxic burden and explore ways to cleanse ourselves from that load. Connect with Amayra: Facebook Ayurveda Group Page Contact Amayra’s Facebook for a Free Consultation Call ___________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Gala Gorman for a discussion on the effects of chronic stress and toxins on our health and happiness. Dr. Gala Gorman is a licensed acupuncturist, naturopath, and author who offers practical advice and programs to reverse health issues resulting from chronic stress. She helps women relieve their symptoms, restore their energy, and reclaim their "Super Woman" status. Dr. Gala advocates for getting to the root cause of our health issues and treating them naturally. She encourages patients to be their own health advocates by taking control of their destiny and eliminating toxins of all types in order to both decrease stress and improve their health. Dr. Gorman is the author of What's Your Kryptonite?: Manage the Toxic Stressors Threatening Your Super Woman Status. In this conversation, Tee and Dr. Gala unpack many of the principles and tips that she addresses in the book while also discussing many of the root causes of stress and how to eliminate the toxic factors that contribute to stress and anxiety in our lives. Dr. Gorman also helps listeners understand the complex relationship between stress and our environment while sharing her own journey of healing and mindfulness. With the holidays now in full swing many of us will be dealing with the inevitable stress that comes with the season. This episode is the perfect reminder of the healthy ways that we should be dealing with that stress while also unpacking the scientific and genetic reasons why everyone copes with stress differently. Dr. Gale lays out a path by which we can stop coping with stress and anxiety through self-medicating mechanisms like sleeping pills, alcohol, or painkillers and begin to address the root causes of both our toxic load and stressors. Connect with Dr. Gala: Website Book Facebook LinkedIn Instagram ___________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is delighted to welcome Jodi Scott for a conversation about healthy skincare and the environmental effects of cosmetics and over-the-counter medicines. Jodi is a visionary force in the Health and Wellness space, boasting over two decades of experience dedicated to redefining the boundaries of human health. With a Master's Degree in Health Psychology, a background in pre-med, and a specialization in the captivating field of Psychoneuroimmunology, Jodi’s journey has been an exploration of the intricate connections between the mind, body, and the transformative power of medicinal plants. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Sierra Sage Herbs, Jodi embarked on a remarkable partnership with her sister, a certified herbalist and midwife, and her mother, a graphic designer. Together, they ignited a botanical revolution, birthing multiple brands, including the renowned Good Goo First Aid, Southern Butter intimates, and the groundbreaking Good Goo CBD line. At the heart of their mission lies a commitment to plant-based product development, guided by a unique full-spectrum lipid extraction process that unlocks the fullest potential of nature's healing properties. Sierra Sage Herbs global footprint spans national pharmacies, and natural food stores, and reaches as far as Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, and soon, Australia. Jodi’s vision extends beyond conventional boundaries. Sierra Sage Herbs recently merged with Melodiol Global Health, marking a bold move towards international expansion and the introduction of alternative modalities, including cannabis and psychedelics, to emerging markets. In this episode, Jodi and Tee explore her journey into the world of both first aid products and skin care. Jodi breaks down the unique and all-natural plant extraction process that makes Good Goo’s products unique and effective while also addressing the many environmental and health benefits of their many products. Connect with Jodi: Website LinkedIn Instagram Self Wellness App ___________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes. Last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is excited to welcome author and investigative journalist, David Steinman for a conversation about his powerful new book Raising Healthy Kids: Protecting Your Children from Hidden Chemical Toxins Every Day. David is the director of the Chemical Toxin Working Group and one of America’s premier environmental activists. In his book, David shows how today’s most popular items–from bubble baths to cereal to cleaning products and snack foods are contaminated with unacceptable levels of chemical toxins and pesticides, and he proposes alternatives and substitutes to keep your family safe. David reveals never-before-seen test results for major brands like Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s, Tide, Clairol, and General Mills that identify exactly which products contain ingredients that are dangerous. He casts a wide net, showing how beauty products as well as food items can cause reproductive health issues in pregnant women, and that environmental exposures, particularly in schools, can have a profound impact on babies’ and children’s development. In this conversation Steinman brings listeners up-to-date on the increased dangers we face in all aspects of our lives, and how we can make smart choices to protect our children and ourselves. Raising Healthy Children is an inspiring, informative, and user-friendly book that will help every family reduce their toxic exposures and ensure their health and well-being. Connect with David: Website LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube David’s Articles: https://healthylivingmagazine.us/ https://goodmenproject.com/author/david-steinman/ ___________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is delighted to welcome Frank Davis! He has been in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years and is passionate about providing effective and uncompromising nutritional products. As a child, Frank had every conceivable childhood disease and struggled throughout childhood and adolescence with a compromised immune system. In his early 40s after dealing with hepatitis, mononucleosis, and pneumonia, Frank ended up with chronic fatigue syndrome which incapacitated him and naturally took him out of the activities he loved. During the nine months he struggled with chronic fatigue, Frank became obsessed with finding a solution and researched all options –medical and nutritional. After attending a symposium composed of numerous PhDs from various Universities across the country, Frank learned quickly of the compromised quality of the United States’ food supply. He learned that our foods are grown in nutrient-deficient soils, treated with toxic herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, and transported thousands of miles over weeks of time before arriving at our homes. After these revelations, Frank set out to find a way to ensure that the foods he ingested had all of the original health benefits that God had designed them to have. In partnership with nutritional scientists, Frank developed Optivida, a premium nutritional supplement that contains 100% of the vitamins and nutrients that are so desperately absent in our food supply. At 76 years old Frank is still in the prime of health. His doctor calls him a rare medical specimen, which Frank attributes to his belief that if you give your body the right nutrients, it can heal itself! Connect with Frank: Website Twitter Facebook Use Promo Code GreenGuru15 for 15% off Optivida on the Website ___________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee was delighted to welcome Dr. Yug Varma, Ph.D. for an educational look at the causes of acne and how skin microbiome relates to his company's revolutionary new treatment. Dr. Varma has 10+ years of microbiome research experience including an extensive background in bio-organic chemistry, microbiology, and synthetic biology. Dr. Varma received his scientific training at several distinguished academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins University (Ph.D.) and the University of California, San Francisco. His scientific work has been published in many prestigious journals, including Nature. Dr. Varma’s mission is to change the ways we treat chronic bacterial diseases and he is working tirelessly to achieve this goal with a microbiome-based technology platform. He is the co-founder and CEO of Phyla, the world’s most advanced probiotic acne system. He and his team discovered a probiotic that actually lives on healthy skin and specifically kills the acne-causing bacteria to balance our microbiome. They built Phyla products on this revolutionary breakthrough in skin microbiome research using bio-phages. Current approaches to acne have not changed much over the decades and are so terribly harsh for the skin. At the same time, other skincare companies take advantage of trending probiotics with dubious products that simply contain dead yogurt bacteria, which are of no use. Phyla products are designed and manufactured with rigorous European quality standards, built on a truly natural probiotic, isolated from healthy skin for healthy skin. They are safe, non-toxic, cruelty-free, vegan, and free of phthalates, parabens, and artificial fragrances. Connect with Dr. Varma and Phyla: Website Instagram Facebook Youtube Twitter TikTok __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is delighted to welcome Amy Behimer for an in-depth conversation about autoimmune health and reducing toxic habits. Amy brings together her fifteen years of experience as a pharmacist, health coach, and MS warrior to help people with autoimmune diseases take control of their health so they can feel better today and worry less about tomorrow. She believes in using science, real-life strategies, and self-insight to support people on their way to their most full and energized life. Amy’s expertise is in helping people master the mindset and the skillset to make and break habits in the areas they want most, which starts with assessing energy gains and energy drains in everyday lifestyle choices. These include nutrition, movement, rest and relaxation, incorporation of “good stressors”, a positive mindset, and the healing power of connection. She teaches, coaches, guides and walks people through the steps, using strategies backed by the science of habits and lasting behavior change. In this conversation, Tee and Amy explore many of the key tips and strategies that Amy uses with her clients while also discussing the CLUB Habit Hub, a unique online community that brings together those suffering from autoimmune diseases to find support, share their stories, and increase the quality of time spent on your health so you can increase the quantity of time spent enjoying it. This is a must listen episode for anyone suffering from autoimmune conditions or has a friend or loved one who could benefit from Amy’s inspirational story and insights. Connect with Amy: Website Podcast Instagram Free Guide Join The Community __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee was delighted to welcome Susana Puelles L.Ac. to discuss how hormone health and environmental toxins affect fertility and imbalances in women's health. Susana is a holistic hormone and fertility specialist who helps women heal their wombs and get pregnant naturally. As a Functional & Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, she helps women reverse decades of damage and replenish reserves to fix their cycle, and live pain and medication-free, while boosting their success at a safe, natural pregnancy. After overcoming her own fertility struggles and high-risk pregnancies, Susana has committed her practice to helping women prepare for pregnancy so that they can have safe, enjoyable experiences and bring healthy babies into the world. She works with women all over the world to achieve optimal levels of healing in her "Womb In Bloom Program" and is the founder of YoniSync, an herbal elixir product line that helps harmonize cycles and enhance womb and reproductive health. In this episode, Tee and Susana explore and explain the many ways that environmental toxins such as Glyphosate impact both fertility and overall health. Susana shares her experiences as a practitioner of Functional Medicine while informing listeners with insightful tips about the importance of evaluating your own blood work in the prenatal phase of pregnancy and how women can take control of their hormonal health and reduce their risk of complications during pregnancy. Connect with Susana: Website Free Master Class Instagram Free Consultation __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee was delighted to welcome Dr. Terri DeNeui to the podcast for an in-depth look at how hormones affect our health. Dr. Terri DNP, ACNP, APRN-BC is the founder of EVEXIAS Health Solutions and creator of the EvexiPEL method. She leads the EVEXIAS Medical Advisory Board, hand-selecting leading experts from around the globe to support the education and knowledge resources that provide the opportunity to experience a whole new way to practice medicine that is truly transformational for patients and practitioners. Dr. Terri is a board-certified nurse practitioner, nationally renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur. She holds advanced certifications in Hormone Replacement Therapy, Preventive Wellness Medicine, and Functional Medicine. Dr. DeNeui earned her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Texas Woman's University, and achieved both her master’s and doctorate degrees in nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her career in medicine began as a hospitalist in emergency medicine, where she quickly realized that day in and day out, the focus was on disease management instead of disease prevention. She felt saddened and frustrated—she wanted to do more for patient care and for that, she had to know more. In this episode, Tee and Terri explore a number of issues addressed in Dr. Terri’s new book, Hormone Havoc: Dispelling the Myths and Misconceptions about Hormones in Women and Men. When describing her hopes for her patients, Dr. DeNeui says, “At EVEXIAS, we believe in an integrated approach to wellness that includes not only education but evaluation of the individual patient as a whole rather than just a specific problem that he or she may present.” Connect with Dr. Terri Website Book Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Book __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is honored to welcome Dr. Dominic Brandy to the podcast to dive deep into the many ways that we can both prevent and fight cancer using diet, exercise, and detoxifying methods that we champion week after week on the show. Dr. Brandy is the Founder of Natural Insights Into Cancer. He has been a practicing medical doctor for 42 years running a plastic surgery / medspa / anti-aging practice during that time. He has published 76 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 9 textbook chapters in the medical literature and written many consumer articles and 2 lay books while also giving over 200 lectures at international medical meetings. Five years ago Dominic was diagnosed with a blood cancer called Multiple Myeloma. Like all cancer patients, after the shock, he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different.” Dr. Brandy had one advantage over the rest of us…medical school and a lifelong history of reading and studying about diet, exercise, and supplements and their relationship to good health. Because Dr. Brandy had directed The Skin Center’s anti-aging division for the past 25 years, he already had a solid foundation of knowledge about health and nutrition before his diagnosis. Moreover, health and nutrition have been a passion of Dr. Brandy since the age of 10. In this episode, you will be getting information from a medical professional with an intense passion for learning as much as possible about health, nutrition, and ways to fight cancer naturally. In addition, Dr. Brandy shares his knowledge through his website and Instagram and is the author of Beat Back Cancer Naturally which includes 5 Scientifically Proven Natural and Plant-Based Ways to Prevent, Survive, and Thrive with Cancer. Connect with Dr. Dominic Website Books Instagram __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee was honored to speak with Heather Hausenblas, PhD, about how our environment is affecting our health from a scientific point of view. Heather believes we can have healthy and happy lives through simple wellness habits. She’s a health psychology expert, international award-winning scientist, public speaker, and best-selling author. She is ranked in the top 1% of the most influential scientists in the world. Her research focuses on how our health habits affect our well-being. Heather has published 8 books and over 100 scientific articles. She has appeared on radio shows and podcasts and her work has been featured in magazines such as SELF, Real Simple, Women’s World, O The Oprah Magazine, and dozens more as well as in news publications such as The Times London and The Chicago Tribune. Even with her vast education on wellness, Heather’s outlook shifted when her eldest son was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2018. She was forced to rediscover what it means to live a healthy, happy life for her family. Her journey is captured in her No. 1 new release book, Invisible Illness, a guide to reducing overwhelm and achieving optimal health while living with an autoimmune disease. Through eye-opening research and personal stories, Heather provides science-backed solutions, simple health tips, and nutritious recipes that everyone can use on their wellness journey. Heather obtained her PhD from Western University in Canada. She was a faculty member and the Director of the Exercise Psychology Lab at the University of Florida, and she has served as a Scientific Advisor for nutrition, supplement, and health companies. She is currently a Professor of Health Sciences at Jacksonville University. Heather is the CEO and Founder of Wellness Discovery Labs, a health behavior research company; and she is the co-founder of Healthy Moves Journaling, a wellness company that focuses on small changes for big health improvements. When Heather’s not walking the family dog, cooking with natural ingredients, watching her sons play sports, and exercising outdoors with friends she’s researching wellness. She’s a health and science nut – it’s her career, hobby, and passion. She resides in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and three boys. Connect with Heather Website Book & Journals Instagram Linkedin Substack __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee was delighted to welcome Tom Volinchak to the podcast for a deep dive into the world of water and what you need to know about it. Tom is a globally recognized authority on the science behind water purification technology and water science. Tom’s love affair with science began as a young boy going through three chemistry sets at age 10 and learning 5 different ways to blow things up by the age of 12. By the age of 15 Tom was creating homemade electronic gadgets to alter the sound of his guitar and accordion kicking off a lifelong love affair with engineering and technology. Tom received a BS in Biology focused on Microbiology and Virology, with a minor in Chemistry. In college, he took part in the study of the environmental effects of unbridled Steel Mill pollution on the now-recovering Mahoning River in Youngstown, Ohio. This turned out to be the starting point for his fascination with water. Just a few of his accomplishments included designing high-purity water technology for Aerospace, Power Generating, Automotive, Electronics, Chemical/Petrochemical, and Heavy Industry. Tom was responsible for placing water technologies and purification systems with US Steel, Union Carbide, Degussa, Ohio Edison, Penn Power, American Electric Service, and Ford Motors. Tom created his own consulting firm aimed at eliminating toxic drinking water and offering education, consulting, and problem-solving services to anyone experiencing water challenges. He continues to provide high-purity water services, water recycling, and waste minimization/green water technology to industries and institutions across the globe. His designs have found homes with entities such as Drexel Chemicals, PMC Biogenix, Georgia Pacific, Hardy Bottling, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The Cleveland Clinic, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Tennessee, and many more. Tom was Recognized for designing the first US Deionized water system for Honda Motors and also created a company around the world’s first-ever, 100% green water purification media. His company manufactures a patented technology that turns previously carbon-rich rice husk (bio-waste) into an ultralow cost, carbon-reducing, pollution-reducing water purification. In addition to his technical accomplishments, Tom has also authored 2 books on the subject of water: What You Don't Know About Water, But Should, and Open Tap: Drink Poison / Let's Fix It. In this conversation, he shares his enormous knowledge of our water systems and how he believes the process of manufacturing our homes needs to change in order to protect citizens from the increasingly polluted water supply here in America. In addition, Tee and Tom address the most effective filtration systems available and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from dangerous drinking water. Connect with Tom: Website Book Facebook YouTube Twitter TikTok Everyone subscribing to Tom’s YouTube channel or website will receive a free digital (pdf) copy of his E-book, - Water: What You Don’t Know But Should. __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee welcomes Amy Wilson to the podcast to help us understand the dangers of ultra-processed food and how we can begin to free ourselves from them. Amy is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach using the FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform. Amy is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back, take charge of their health, and find balance in their lives. With over 30 years of experience, Amy specializes in developing individualized health plans that navigate through her client’s individual barriers, allowing them to be successful in their efforts. Amy is passionate about helping people prevent and reverse diseases with nutrition and fitness. Through her personal and professional experience, she has seen firsthand how diet and exercise can change a person’s life, and how the right nutritional program can be the key to improving their health and fitness. She has seen her clients reverse their pre-diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more. She is driven to help her clients feel in control of their body and mind, while no longer feeling enslaved by their scale. In this episode, Amy breaks down the basics of her FASTer Way to Fat Loss platform while explaining some of the reasons that processed foods are so terrible for our long-term health and happiness. Connect with Amy: Website Linkedin Facebook Instagram 30 minute free coaching call __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee was delighted to welcome Ania Markiewicz for an enlightening talk about healing your body with the mind. Throughout her life, Ania has been on a quest to discover how to lead a happier, healthier life and to share that knowledge with others. Her parents instilled in her the importance of natural cures and unorthodox therapies from a young age. They surrounded her with energy healers who taught her about the innate capacity for healing that exists in each of us. These experiences inspired her to pursue various modalities to advance her body, mind, and spirit while setting her on a path. Initially, her goal was to help people feel relaxed through massage, but soon she realized that she wanted to learn more about how the body functions and heals. This led her to study Integrative Manual Therapy - which includes muscles testing and listening to the body’s needs - and explore concepts like chakras, the energy field, and the effects of everyday products on our health. She also realized that looking at the patient as a whole is crucial. The body, mind, and spirit are intertwined, and treating only the symptoms or one area of the being is not sufficient for achieving true healing. This is why she emphasizes the importance of freeing ourselves from restrictive beliefs, outdated programming, and social conditioning, in addition to treating the physical manifestations of negative emotions stored in our bodies. By treating the patient as a whole, including their mind and spirit, we can achieve optimal health and well-being. As a result, she has made it her life's mission to empower and educate others about their innate ability to heal and live their best lives. Connect with Ania: Website Instagram Youtube Get a 20% discount on your first session with the code Green20 __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is joined by Jadranka Bozja for an insightful look at managing chronic pain naturally without harmful or potentially addictive drugs. Jadranka or (JB) is a cross-trained, complementary medicine practitioner and educator, specializing in integrative approaches to pain management, healthy aging, and well-being. As a previous chronic pain sufferer, JB knows what it’s like to feel helpless and out of control. Over 10 years ago, she developed the Eliminate Pain Naturally Program to help herself and realized it could help many others, too. Her program, Eliminate Pain Naturally, has been featured by CBS, Fox News, ABC News, CNBC, and Yahoo Finance. JB’s expertise was attained from a worldwide academic education, clinical experience, and training, in molecular biology, drug development, herbal remedies, nutrition, craniosacral therapy, accessible and trauma-sensitive yoga, shamanic healing arts practices, Japanese traditions such as shiatsu and Reiki, Qigong, advanced myofascial and musculoskeletal techniques, osteopathy, clinical hypnotherapy, professional coaching, mindfulness, neuro-linguistic programming, and trans-personal psychology. Additionally, she holds several patents for innovation in the field of prevention and improvement of human health and has been published with multiple publications in peer-reviewed, scientific, and medical journals. In this episode, JB guides listeners through her own story while offering some advice for how you can begin to cope with chronic pain naturally. Tee and JB address some of the most common forms of chronic pain while addressing how everyday activities such as exercise and nutrition can affect your pain. JB also addresses the fact that everyone’s pain is unique and manifests differently in each person making it vital for people to seek out professional counsel before beginning any treatment. Connect with JB: The Omega Place Website Eliminate pain Naturally Website Linkedin Facebook Email Hello@TheOmegaPlace.com __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee is excited to welcome Maya Rommwatt for an investigation into the chemical footprint of plastic bottles on our health and environment. As Senior Market Campaigner at Defend Our Health, Maya persuades corporate policymakers to slash the use of dangerous chemicals and petrochemical plastics in popular products and packaging. She has also worked to clean up greenhouse gas emissions in supply chains and to protect critically endangered species, and she has been continuously advocating for a just climate transition in her hometown Portland, Oregon. Maya received a M.S. in Environmental Studies and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Oregon and she loves to explore the intersection between human organization and biological processes in order to improve our communities, health, and the world we live in. She believes in punching up and holding the most powerful to account, advocating for change through lobbying and holding our politicians and regulatory agencies to account to change the current policies on plastics and toxins in our environment. In this episode, Maya unpacks a study that Defend Our Health has recently released on tracking the environmental and toxic effects of manufacturing plastic Coke bottles. This is an eye-opening conversation about both the impact of plastics on our health but also the devastating effect that the multi-stage process of making such bottles has on low-income and minority communities as well as our environment. Connect with Maya & Defend Our Health Website Linkedin Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee was delighted to welcome Natasha Trenev to the show for an in-depth look at the many health benefits and essential characteristics of probiotics and gut health. Known as The Mother of Probiotics, Natasha has significantly contributed to the evolution of the probiotics industry as the Founder and President of Natren Inc. Natren’s probiotic products come with 40 years of focused, rigorous scientific research and technology from leading scientists and researchers in the field. Prior to her work, consumers had limited knowledge about probiotics and their many benefits. Natasha’s extensive experience and knowledge of the industry began with her family’s 750-year history of producing the most beneficial yogurt prized by the royal family of Yugoslavia. She was the first person in (1980) North America to introduce the category of Probiotic dietary supplements for human use. After graduating from UCLA in 1970, a decade of research led to Natasha’s development of the first revolutionary method of producing an effective and scientifically validated single-strain probiotic bacteria product. Her efforts helped to establish the entire probiotics category worldwide! For 40 years, Natasha has stated that the properly selected precision probiotic beneficial bacteria supplementation will have profound effects on every aspect of human health including physical, mental, emotional, skin, and organ health. In this episode, Tee and Natasha discuss the current confusion existing in the field of probiotics while unpacking how her products aid to optimal health as opposed to generic off-the-shelf probiotic supplements that contain none of the life-giving bacteria and cultures that she has worked her entire life to perfect! Connect with Natasha: Website Instagram Natren Instagram Facebook Toll Free Number: (866) 462-8736 __________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

Tee is delighted to welcome Lauren Allen to the podcast for an important conversation about women’s health and fertility. Lauren is a former sugar addict turned Certified Nutrition Coach who specializes in women's hormonal health. After being diagnosed with PCOS after struggling with infertility, Lauren discovered the power of using food as medicine to heal her body, balance her hormones, and eventually get pregnant naturally. Lauren believes that all women deserve to harness the power of eating foods that help their bodies thrive and her mission is to help women find delicious ways to balance their hormones without feeling deprived or restricted. She coaches women privately and in groups to help them optimize their fertility, regulate their periods, boost their mood and energy, and feel empowered in their health journeys. In this episode, Lauren takes listeners through her journey from being diagnosed with PCOS to changing her everyday lifestyle and eating habits. Tee and Lauren break down some of the basic steps that any woman can take to improve their reproductive health while improving their hormone balance. As the epidemic of reproductive health and the increase of hormone imbalances continues to grow this episode is vital for women looking to reverse this trend and begin advocating for their own health! Connect with Stephanie: Website - Includes a 33-page eBook called How To Boost Your Egg Quality- A Step-By-Step Guide Instagram Facebook ___________________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

This week Tee welcomes Mastering Menopause coach Stephanie Shaw for an insightful and holistic look at coping with and treating symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Stephanie is a health & wellness speaker and host of the podcast Hello, Hot Flash. An educator by nature, Stephanie took the strategies she implemented to recover from a two-year illness and turned them into a nutrition coaching and online education business where she teaches midlife women how to manage their hormones to lose weight and slow the aging process. In this episode, Tee and Stephanie discuss the journey of menopause and how proper diet, nutrition, and mindset can help women control the change and not let the change control them! Stephanie reflects on her experiences with healing her menopause symptoms through proper testing and nutrition while sharing insightful tips on what to avoid in our everyday household and beauty products. By applying these principles and fostering a more holistic approach towards their menopausal years, Stephanie hopes to help women sleep better, increase their libido, and tackle anything midlife may throw at them. Stephanie’s online course, Mastering Menopause, supports midlife females by helping them peel back the layers that are blocking them, so they can control the change. As a result, women build lasting lifestyles of confidence, energy, and a body they deserve. You can learn more about the podcast and the course at hellohotflash.com or get free health resources at hellohotflash.com/shop. Connect with Stephanie: Website Instagram Facebook Linkedin Pinterest Hormone Balancing Recipes Mastering Menopause Discount Code: TEE50 for the first 10 listeners who sign up! ___________________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon

There is a growing demand from homeowners for contractors, home builders, and home improvement products that are green and healthy. The increased awareness of toxic chemicals in building supplies, furniture, paints, and so many aspects of our homes has forced building supply manufacturers to rethink the materials they use and their approach toward both new builds and remodeling. In today’s episode, Tee had the privilege of speaking to an expert in this revolution of healthier non-toxic building materials Andrew Pace. Andrew is a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy and green and receive expert consulting advice on designing and building healthy green homes. Andrew is the host of the weekly Non-Toxic Environments Podcast. He is a worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services for customers and contractors from around the globe. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma, and chemical sensitivities. In this episode, Andrew and Tee discuss some of the most important factors that homeowners need to consider when looking to remodel their home or purchase a new home. Andrew points out the major points of toxicity in most homes while offering up his advice on everything from alternative paints to non-toxic building materials that will both reduce your risk of exposure and improve your quality of life. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who is looking to remodel or even make some simple improvements to their home, apartment, or condo. Concerns for health, environmental impact, and sustainability are Andrew’s specialty and he is determined to find the right product for your project. Connect with Andrew: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter ____________________________________________________ Follow Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes and The Green Living Gurus: Tee’s Organics - Therese’s Healthy Products for You and Your Home: The Green Living Gurus Website Instagram Youtube Facebook Healthy Living Group on Facebook Tip the podcaster! Support Tee and the endless information that she provides: Patreon Venmo: @Therese-Forton-Barnes last four digits of her cell are 8868 For further info contact Tee: Email: Tee@TheGreenLivingGurus.com Cell: 716-868-8868 DISCLAIMER: ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE IS GENERAL GUIDANCE AND NOT MEANT TO BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL TREATMENT. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER OR DOCTOR FOR MEDICAL ADVICE. Produced by Social Chameleon