276: Non-toxic Living in a Toxic World with Michelle West
It's time to build your family's future on a foundation of true health and freedom. Join us at Future Foundations—because your future generations deserve the best start to the mission that will outlive us… Check it out here. Use code FREEDOM25 for 25% off!  Whether you're looking for tinctures, topicals or teas or a deeper connection to your INNATE healing capacity, Noble Task Homestead is here to serve you. Join the movement. Visit NobleTaskHomestead.com/noblestan today and enjoy a 10% discount on your order.  San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you! Welcome to a New Episode of Future Generations Podcast: Dr. Stanton Hom welcomes Michelle West, a dynamic health advocate and non-toxic living expert who has transformed her life and platform after experiencing a profound health crisis. In this powerful episode, Michelle candidly shares her journey from being a fashion influencer to becoming a passionate clean living educator, detailing her struggles with unexplained health issues, parasites, and hormonal imbalances. Listeners will gain incredible insights into navigating toxic environments, making gradual lifestyle changes, and understanding the importance of holistic health – making this episode essential for anyone interested in wellness, parenting, nutrition, and taking proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle.  Highlights:  "Progress, not perfection. Do things one thing at a time."  "A little bit here, a little bit there, adds up to eventually your body hitting a wall."  "Science is slow. Logic is fast."  "Trust your gut when it comes to your kid, because you're the only one with them 24/7."  "We have a society so scared of cancer and chronic illness, but they're not terrified to eat Skittles and Burger King daily."  Timestamps: 1:10 - Michelle's Niche Transformation 2:32 - Becoming the "Ingredient Label Bestie" 3:40 - Initial Health Symptoms and Doctor Encounters 13:31 - Journey to Optimal Health 14:03 - Discovering Toxicity in Everyday Products 22:46 - Detoxification and Product Replacement Strategy 26:23 - Community Support and Engagement 27:55 - Biggest Challenges in Non-Toxic Living 52:47 - Vision for a Healthier Future 1:05:14 - Importance of Parental Intuition in Child Health  Resources:  Remember to Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!  Learn more about Dr. Stanton Hom on:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstantonhom Website: https://futuregenerationssd.com/   Podcast Website: https://thefuturegen.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/drstantonhom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanhomdc Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futuregenpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futuregenpodcast/  Links:  https://www.thehivemethod.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thehivemethod.co  About:  Michelle West is a wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and the creator behind The Michelle West Platform..a trusted resource for non-toxic and clean living. After navigating a difficult and traumatic health journey, Michelle discovered the power of detoxing her lifestyle from harmful chemicals. Today, she inspires thousands to embrace healthier, low-tox choices for their beauty, wellness, and home. Through her curated brand directory and her Toxin Free Transformation community, Michelle empowers people to reclaim their health by making sustainable, safer choices without sacrificing effectiveness or joy. The desire to go off grid and have the ability to grow your own food has never been stronger than before. No matter the size of your property, Food Forest Abundance can help you design a regenerative layout that utilizes your resources in the most synergistic and sustainable manner. 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