This week, Tee is joined by Barbara Ann Briggs, an author, certified consciousness advisor, spiritual teacher, and longtime practitioner of Ayurveda and Transcendental Meditation. Barbara has dedicated her life to studying and sharing ancient Ayurvedic wisdom that helps individuals cultivate greater health, balance, and longevity. Through her work, she teaches practical ways to strengthen immunity, reduce the impact of modern environmental stressors, and reconnect with the body's innate intelligence.

Barbara shares her personal journey into Transcendental Meditation and Ayurveda, explaining how both practices transformed her understanding of health and wellness. She discusses Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's revival of Ayurveda and how this ancient system approaches health through the interconnected relationship between consciousness, mind, body, behavior, and environment. Barbara explains why strengthening the body's natural defenses is often more effective than focusing solely on avoiding toxins, and how daily habits can support resilience in an increasingly polluted world.

In this chat, Tee and Barbara explore the growing concerns surrounding chemical exposure, environmental toxins, multiple chemical sensitivities, and chronic stress. They discuss why digestion is considered the foundation of health in Ayurveda, how the body's ability to process food and sensory experiences affects overall well-being, and why individual constitutional types influence dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Barbara also shares insights into Panchakarma cleansing therapies, the importance of seasonal routines, and how meditation can help reduce anxiety, improve emotional balance, and support the body's natural healing processes. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the powerful connection between happiness, consciousness, and physical health.

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This week, Tee sits down with Vincent D'Alessio, better known online as Guido Vinny, a real estate investor, real estate agent, business owner, and outspoken advocate for personal responsibility. Although he doesn't work in the health industry, Vinnie has spent years researching government regulation, environmental toxins, food safety, and the growing influence of corporate lobbying on public policy.

Together, Tee and Vinny explore the role federal agencies such as the EPA and FDA play in regulating chemicals, food additives, and environmental contaminants. They discuss concerns about industry influence, regulatory loopholes, labeling transparency, glyphosate, fragrance chemicals, and the challenges consumers face when trying to make informed health decisions.

Throughout the conversation, both emphasize the importance of becoming your own health advocate, paying attention to what you eat, drink, and put on your body, and taking personal responsibility for reducing toxic exposures in everyday life. They also examine how local food systems, consumer awareness, and civic engagement can help individuals regain control over their health and communities.

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This week, Tee is joined by Jodi Scott, co-founder and CEO of Green Goo, a plant-based first aid and herbal wellness company dedicated to helping people reduce unnecessary chemical exposure in their everyday lives. With a master's degree in health psychology and more than two decades of experience in health and wellness, Jodi combines her passion for holistic health, herbal medicine, and consumer education to empower individuals to make healthier choices for themselves and their families.

Jodi shares the story behind Green Goo's creation, explaining how she discovered that many of the products sitting in her medicine cabinet contained synthetic ingredients she no longer felt comfortable using on herself or her future child. Alongside her sister, an herbalist and midwife, she began formulating herbal remedies using whole-plant ingredients grown in their own backyard. Their mission was simple: create effective first aid solutions that work with the body's natural healing processes while eliminating unnecessary chemicals, preservatives, and endocrine-disrupting ingredients commonly found in conventional products.

Tee and Jodi explore the growing concerns surrounding chemical exposure, endocrine disruptors, synthetic fragrances, and the cumulative impact of personal care products on overall health. They discuss how the Industrial Revolution transformed the products we use every day, why chronic skin conditions and inflammation are becoming increasingly common, and how the skin's connection to the nervous and endocrine systems affects everything from sleep and mood to hormone balance and immune function. Jodi also shares practical advice for reducing toxic load through simple product swaps, rebuilding the skin's natural barrier, and embracing the healing power of plant-based ingredients.

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