Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Welcome to Menopause Reimagined, your go-to podcast for transformation and education around menopause and midlife wellness.
I’m Andrea Donsky, your host. With over 20 years as a multiple-award-winning nutritionist, four-time published researcher, and menopause educator, I bring you real talk and trusted guidance. As co-founder of wearemorphus.com, I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your perimenopause and menopause journey.
Each episode is designed to empower you with actionable insights. You can expect deep dives into nutrition, lifestyle shifts, supplements, hormone management, and the latest women’s health research. We cover sexual health, mental well-being, practical tips, and more, all with a focus on helping you thrive confidently and naturally through every stage of midlife.
No topic is off limits. My mission is to banish the stigma of menopause by talking about it openly and honestly.
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Menopause Reimagined with Andrea Donsky
Ep #107: PFAS: How Forever Chemicals Impact Your Health in Perimenopause and Menopause with Leah Segedie
Imagine a world where the very products meant to make our lives easier are silently poisoning us and our loved ones. This isn't science fiction—it's the alarming reality of forever chemicals, or PFAS. These insidious substances lurk in our homes, our food, and even our bodies persisting for decades and potentially causing devastating health effects. From lowered immune systems to increased cancer risks, the impact of these chemicals is far-reaching and deeply concerning. As we uncover the shocking truth about PFAS, we're faced with an urgent question: how can we protect ourselves and future generations from this invisible threat?
Andrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, and Menopause Educator and co-founder of Morphus, and Leah Segedie, founder of Mamavation discuss this vital topic.
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Key Points:
- Introduction to PFAS (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances), also known as "forever chemicals."
- PFAS include over 15,000 chemicals used for stain, water, and grease resistance.
- PFAS are highly persistent in the environment and the human body. They disrupt hormones and the endocrine system.
- 99.9% of people, including polar bears and Arctic animals, have PFAS in their blood.
- Health risks associated with PFAS exposure:
- Immune system weakness
- Reduced vaccine effectiveness
- Increased risk of allergies and asthma
- Higher cholesterol levels
- Metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes
- PFAS are classified as obesogens, potentially contributing to weight gain.
- Leah Segedie's investigations into PFAS contamination in consumer products like dental floss, makeup, cookware and pans, clothing and yoga pants, bedding, and contact lenses.
- How different countries regulate these chemicals and their impact and burden on the cost of healthcare for everyone.
- The importance of reducing PFAS exposure, as complete elimination is currently impossible because they are everywhere.
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