“We can’t control the world we live in, but we can control the products we use, the food we eat, and the choices we make for our health.” - Kylie Buckner, RN Are the everyday products in your home quietly fueling inflammation, hormone disruption, and chronic illness? In this episode, I dive deep into oxidative stress, toxins, and inflammation—and reveal how the chemicals in our food, household products, and skincare are impacting our health more than you think. I’ll cover: What oxidative stress and inflammation really are (and why they matter for chronic conditions) How the U.S. vs European Union regulate chemicals differently—and why health outcomes are proof it matters The rise in autoimmune and gut disorders (like celiac and endometriosis) and their links to pesticides & endocrine disruptors My personal journey with stage 4 endometriosis and the role toxins played in my healing Simple, practical steps you can take TODAY to reduce your toxic load—from your food to your skin to your household This isn’t about living in fear—it’s about empowering you with knowledge and giving your body the support it needs to thrive. 🌿 Special Feature: Oliveda — My Skincare & Wellness Store I’m thrilled to share that I’ve partnered with Oliveda, a German skincare and wellness company I truly love. Their products are: Vegan + EU regulated Antioxidant-rich (from olive leaves!) Waterless (super concentrated—no fillers) Eco-friendly glass packaging Science-backed, and they actually work—my fine lines are softening week by week 💚 In my Oliveda Store: take a free personal assessment quiz, find the best products for your skin and body, and for every 3 products you buy, you’ll get a 4th full-size product FREE—every time. 👉 Shop my Oliveda store here 🛠️ Resources & Links Mentioned in this Episode Environmental Working Group (EWG): https://www.ewg.org EWG Skin Deep Database: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep Think Dirty App: https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com EWG Clean 15 & Dirty Dozen Food Guide: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews EWG Guide to Healthy Cleaning: https://www.ewg.org/guides/cleaners EU Cosmetics Regulation: https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/cosmetics/legislation_en FDA Cosmetics Laws (for U.S. comparison): https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-laws-regulations NIH on Autoimmune Diseases: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions/autoimmune-diseases Endocrine Society on EDCs: https://www.endocrine.org/topics/edc UNEP/WHO Endocrine Disruptors Report: https://www.unep.org/resources/state-science-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals National Geographic on Microplastics: https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/microplastics/ 🔗 Let’s Connect Subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode Share this episode with a friend who’s looking to clean up their lifestyle—you might just change their health future ❤️ ✨ Your body wants to heal. Give it less of the silent toxins weighing it down, and more of the nourishment it deserves.