Dr. Aly Cohen is a board-certified rheumatologist, integrative medicine specialist, and leading environmental health expert with over 22 years of medical experience. Combining her expertise in autoimmune diseases, nutrition, and environmental medicine, Dr. Cohen is dedicated to educating the public about the hidden dangers of everyday toxins and how they impact our health.

Expect to learn how chemicals in plastics, water, food, and household products contribute to chronic diseases, hormone disruption, and autoimmune conditions.

Dr. Cohen shares practical advice on reducing exposure to BPA, microplastics, mercury, and endocrine disruptors, as well as tips for choosing organic foods, improving water quality, and supporting detoxification.

Also learn the critical interplay between genetics, lifestyle, and environmental toxins—and gain actionable strategies to protect your health and future generations.

Read Dr Aly Cohen’s captivating books to improve your health:

Detoxify: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them

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Non-Toxic: Living Healthy in a Chemical World

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Aly’s Instagram:

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Aly’s Website:

Aly Cohen, MDAly Cohen, MDhttps://alycohenmd.com

#EnvironmentalHealth #Toxins #AutoimmuneDiseases

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Patricia Morrisroe is an acclaimed American journalist and author best known for her definitive biography of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe.

Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989) was a controversial American photographer known for his black-and-white portraits, stylised nudes, floral still lifes, and candid documentation of New York’s gay BDSM scene. His 1989 exhibition The Perfect Moment sparked national debates on public arts funding and censorship due to its provocative content. Celebrated for formal elegance and mastery, Mapplethorpe’s work remains influential, with major retrospectives and collections worldwide. He died of AIDS-related illness, Patricia interviewed him during his final months on Earth.

Expect to learn about the transformation of journalism with the rise of social media, techniques for aspiring writers to improve their storytelling skills, challenges in writing biographies, the true side of Robert Mapplethorpe and the personal and professional influences that have shaped Patricia's career.

#robertmapplethorpe #photography #writing

Read Robert Mapplethorpe’s Captivating Life Story: https://amzn.to/43JQOXR

Check Out Patricia’s Work:

https://patriciamorrisroe.com

Wide Awake (A Memoir on Insomnia): https://amzn.to/43Zzz3l

The Woman In The Moonlight: https://amzn.to/4e3SCym

9 1/2 Narrow (My Life In Shoes): https://amzn.to/3TsZ3Bi

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Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0r4v5xgyYz0rTFSLklk0Em?si=nf_cm0kWTUqt84nkqjC8bA

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Duncan Bhaskaran Brown is a speaker, author, and sobriety coach who shares his compelling journey from addiction to advocacy in this insightful episode, with host Jacob J. Watson-Howland, an award-winning BBC-featured photographer and podcaster.

Expect to learn the complexities of overcoming alcohol addiction, the crucial role of beliefs in shaping behaviour and the importance of cognitive realignment rather than relying solely on willpower.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Duncan Bhaskaran Brown

02:02 The Journey to Sobriety

05:52 Addiction and Self-Improvement

09:06 Diet and Nutrition Insights

11:49 The Impact of Plant-Based Eating

18:09 Alcohol: Myths and Realities

26:58 Cultural Perspectives on Alcohol

28:26 The Economics of Alcohol Subsidies

30:21 Taxation and Its Impact on Alcohol Consumption

32:27 Changing Attitudes Towards Alcohol in Younger Generations

35:50 Peer Pressure and Social Drinking

40:42 Cultural Influences on Drinking Habits

41:45 Alcohol Problems in Eastern Bloc Countries

43:58 The Paradox of Alcohol as a De-Stressor

51:35 Alcohol's Impact on Workplace Productivity

55:34 Alternatives to Alcohol for Social Anxiety

01:00:05 Unpacking Beliefs About Alcohol

01:04:17 Cognitive Realignment vs. White Knuckling

01:06:31 The Three Pillars of Sobriety

01:09:43 Emotional Intelligence and Relationships

01:15:13 Challenging Masculinity and Alcohol

01:19:13 Contrarian Truths and Personal Insights

#sobriety #addiction #selfimprovement

Check out Duncan’s fantastic work:

More Than a Chain: How to be a twenty-first century Mayor, Lord Mayor or Council Chair: https://amzn.to/4kmo4dz

Real Men Quit https://amzn.to/4jzjNSO

Get Over Indulgence: Take Control Find Your Stress-Free Life https://amzn.to/43KNNoU

Flat Pack Sober Podcast https://amzn.to/4dOezBu

Website https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com

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Website

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