This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth, one of HeHe’s favorite things to have on hand for a comfy pregnancy and postpartum period! They’re also a great way to detox your home, while detoxing your gut! Use code HEHE for 40% off the softest PJ’s, loungewear, or even new sheets to make your pregnancy and postpartum feel a little more luxurious: https://cozyearth.com/   In this episode of The Birth Lounge podcast, HeHe sits down with Kim Rogers — aka the Worm Queen — for a conversation that will totally change the way you think about parasites and your health. We’re talking about what parasites actually are (spoiler: they’re total energy vampires), where they come from, and how they can sneakily impact everything from your gut to your sleep to your mental health. Yes, even your anxiety and mood swings might have a parasitic connection. HeHe and Kim dive into the fascinating link between parasites and the full moon, why your pets might be part of the story, and what to watch for in your own body. Kim also shares her personal journey through parasite infections and how it inspired her to create the Purify Parasite Cleanse kit. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re feeling drained, foggy, or just off, this episode is your permission slip to explore what’s really going on inside your body, and learn some practical steps to protect yourself and your family. Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts fascinating and empowering. It’s time to pull back the curtain on a taboo topic that deserves way more attention. 00:00 Introduction to Parasites 01:03 Welcome to The Birth Lounge Podcast 01:19 The Birth Lounge App: A Pregnancy Essential 02:34 Understanding Pregnancy Symptoms 03:06 Evidence-Based Articles in The Birth Lounge App 05:25 The Viral Bear Video and Parasites 05:58 Parasites in Our Daily Lives 07:28 Introducing Kim Rogers: The Worm Queen 08:00 Kim's Personal Battle with Parasites 09:15 The Importance of Parasite Cleanses 09:23 Testing for Parasites 09:35 Parasites and Pets 09:55 Parasites from Sushi and Other Sources 11:33 Kim's Journey to Healing 17:17 Common Symptoms of Parasite Infections 19:25 Global Practices in Parasite Cleansing 19:41 Challenges in Parasite Testing 28:25 Water Contamination and Parasites 30:03 Filtering Water and Washing Produce 40:11 Symptoms Overlooked as Parasite Infections 42:48 Declining Health and Mental Health Issues 43:25 Personal Health Journey and Inflammation 44:47 Parasites and Mental Health 45:35 Toxoplasmosis and Other Parasites 54:39 Cleansing and Preventative Measures 01:02:15 Probiotics and Gut Health 01:09:11 Parasite Cleansing for Pets 01:11:27 Full Moon and Parasite Activity 01:16:50 Final Thoughts and Resources   Guest Bio: Kim worked in western medicine for over 20 years ran 25 healthcare colleges, was a professor, author, and holds 2 healthcare degrees all while dealing with her own chronic illnesses. She started to look at natural ways to help heal herself. In 2019 Kims health took a very drastic turn for the worse. Kim and her husband Jeromy decided to sell everything and move out to their property to build a log home in hopes to heal Kim. They discovered the healing powers of Mushrooms and started to see some light of hope! In July, 2021 Kim was doing better but not as great as they had hoped. Kim came across a video on Tiktok talking about parasite cleansing she gave it a try and BAM 3 days in she saw Flukes, Roundworms and Pinworms. She decided to make a video talking about her parasite cleanse it went viral on Tiktok. Kim saw a need to help others heal! She started her company RogersHood in December 2021 making ParaFy Parasite cleanse kit to help others cleanse their bodies of unwanted parasites candida heavy metals and toxins. Since 2021 she has built a community with over a million followers, a company with 30+ employees, and is the Co- Founder, CEO of RogersHood which manufactures their own products in a 10k manufacturing facility they built themselves! Can’