Green Living with Tee

Green Living with Tee

Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes, is a Household Toxins Health Specialist. For over 40 years, she has been researching, studying, and talking about toxins in your life and home and how they can affect your health. She helps you reduce your exposure to chemicals that are in your personal care and cleaning products, food, and other items in your home that expose you to harmful chemicals. She guides you in having a low-tox lifestyle that can reduce the risk of potentially chemical-induced illnesses, cancer, and other autoimmune diseases and increase the odds of a long, healthy, vital life, all while creating a clean and green environment for you and your loved ones— including your pets! This podcast is the place for invaluable information and conversations with Doctors, Scientists, and others who are very knowledgeable in their fields of work on living a low-tox life.

Episodes

June 16, 2025 44 mins

This week, Tee welcomes Brian Karr, a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in helping hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes. His work has led to significant health improvements for thousands. As the Co-Founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian is a nationally recognized author...

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What if the key to feeling balanced, energized, and truly well isn’t another supplement or detox program, but the tiny ecosystem living inside you? In this episode, Tee welcomes Dr. Mandy Patterson to explore the essential role of the microbiome in overall wellness. Dr. Mandy is a naturopathic doctor, certified holistic health coach, functional medicine practitioner, and fertility specialist committed to helping high-p...

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This week, Tee is happy to welcome Sandra Lena Silverman, a beauty and self-love advocate who believes in combining external transformation with deep internal growth. As the co-author of From Bullshit to Botox: A Rebel’s Guide to Self-Love and Eternal Youth, she pulls back the curtain on the world of beauty treatments—sharing honest insights on Botox, facelifts, and other procedures, while highlighting the importance o...

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This week, Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Marlene Siegel to discuss holistic and integrative approaches to pet wellness. Committed to always offering solutions when others have given up, Dr. Siegel is an international lecturer, researcher for integrative veterinary technologies, and a consultant.  In addition to her full-time clinical practice, Dr. Siegel contributes her wealth of knowledge by writing journal articles...

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In this episode, Tee sits down with Juraj Kocar, the CEO of Wyse Earth, to discuss his mission to provide natural support through adaptogenic honey. He dives into the world of adaptogens, mainly focusing on the powerful health benefits of adaptogenic mushrooms like reishi, cordyceps, and lion's mane. We explore the science behind these mushrooms, their ability to modulate the immune system, fight inflammation, and prom...

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This week, Tee is excited to welcome Jill Czarnik, an entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and co-founder of The Tribalist. Jill plays a pivotal role in shaping the platform's mission and driving its vision of healthy, microplastic-free living while helping households detox their spaces and make non-toxic, sustainable choices. With a background in technology and a passion for health and wellness, she recognized the n...

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This week, Tee is excited to welcome Mel Hopper Koppelman, an integrative healthcare practitioner, educator, and researcher dedicated to helping people overcome chronic health conditions by addressing the root cause, often hidden within the nervous system. As the Program Director at Synthesis Health Lab, she works with individuals who have "tried everything" to heal but still struggle with conditions like chronic fatig...

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This week, Tee welcomes Carrie KC West for a deep discussion centered on the profound impacts of negative self-talk on mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, stress-related health issues, and eroded self-esteem. Carrie, a renowned author, speaker, and life story coach, shares her personal journey from a challenging childhood influenced by her mother's mental health struggles to becoming a ...

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In this episode, Tee delves into the myriad benefits of organic farming with Amy Todisco of Hartshorn Farm in Vermont. Amy shares invaluable insights into sustainable agricultural practices, emphasizing the importance of soil health, reduced pesticide use, and biodiversity. The conversation highlights the everyday challenges and innovative solutions implemented on the farm, such as personalized CSA models and the vital...

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This week, Tee is delighted to welcome Alison Bladh, an accomplished health writer, author, podcast guest, speaker, and educator with over 30 years of expertise in health and wellness. Together, Tee and Alison​​ explore the growing awareness of the adverse effects of chemicals that interfere with the endocrine system, detailing how they can cause developmental malformations, reproductive issues, increased cancer risks,...

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​​This week, Tee explores the journey of Aleiah Kennedy, a board-certified functional medicine coach and founder of Be Well Co., a holistic health company dedicated to helping women overcome chronic illness, hormonal fatigue, and anxiety naturally. Aleiah delves into her personal experiences of overcoming chronic health issues and helping her husband reverse multiple sclerosis through holistic and functional medicine. 

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In this enlightening episode, Tee welcomes Dr. Lynn Anderson to dive deep into the connections between food, health, and overall well-being. Dr. Lynn is a naturopath, yoga therapist, and internationally recognized health and wellness expert. She has been featured in major publications such as Reader’s Digest, Shape, Self, Spry, The Chicago Times, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Red Book. 

Dr. Lynn shar...

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This week, Tee is delighted to sit down with Mike Dillon, founder of Air Water Healing.com, a product line that empowers individuals to take control of their health by improving air and water quality. Mike has built a company dedicated to enhancing well-being through the most essential elements of life. His mission is to show how clean air and pure water can transform health and unlock the body’s natural ability to res...

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This week Tee sits down with Claire Cavalieri, the Ageless Aging Wellness Coach. She has years of experience and expertise in health, fitness, and nutrition, helping individuals maintain a youthful body and sharp mind as they age. Claire shares her holistic approach to wellness, influenced by her Italian heritage and the Mediterranean diet, while also emphasizing natural and toxin-free skincare practices. She elaborate...

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This week Tee welcomes Cordelia McFadyen, current Dean for the School of Holistic Nutrition at Pacific Rim College and the founder of Inspired Living Nutrition. Cordelia shares her journey of overcoming debilitating digestive issues while delving into food sensitivities, the importance of gut health, and how dietary changes can alleviate symptoms like fatigue and mental fog.

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This week, Tee welcomes Dr. Anne Marie Fine to explore the critical topic of thriving in a toxic world and preventing disease. Dr. Fine is a leading authority in environmental medicine and the Co-Founder of Environmental Medicine Education International, a one-year post-graduate course for physicians specializing in this emerging field. She is also a best-selling author, consultant, and internationally recognized speak...

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This week, Tee welcomes Katy and Mark Simanski to discuss Sensitive Rentals, a pioneering company founded by the couple to offer healthier Airbnb and rental accommodations, free from fragrances and harmful chemicals. Katy shares her personal health journey, which inspired the creation of the company, highlighting the severe lack of truly non-toxic rental options despite increasing demand. They also examine the misleadi...

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This week Tee is delighted to welcome Michelle Routhenstein, the owner of Entirely Nourished, a nutrition counseling and consulting practice specializing in heart disease prevention and management. As a registered dietitian nutritionist, Michelle shares her journey and insights into the importance of a science-based, personalized approach to heart health. She talks about the pivotal role of nutrition in preventing and ...

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This week Tee is celebrating 250 episodes with a special talk about her passion for avoiding toxins and living a healthier life in 2025. From choosing organic produce to using safe cooking materials and avoiding products with harmful additives, this is an impassioned address on the vital reality of our toxic world and how to avoid it. Tee recounts personal experiences growing up in a toxin-aware household while offerin...

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This week Tee sits down with Dr. Ginny Trierweiler a psychologist and certified health coach, about her forthcoming book "Slender for Good After 50: Eat More, Stress Less, and Never Diet Again." Dr. Ginny shares her personal journey of overcoming weight gain and health issues that began in her 40s due to hormone changes. Through evidence-based research, she discovered effective dietary principles that led to significan...

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