In this week's Better podcast episode, we're revisiting an enlightening conversation with Lara Adler about the insidious world of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and their role in driving obesity, often referred to as obesogens. These harmful toxins lurk in our everyday lives, from personal care products to plastics and phthalates.Following up on our recent episodes featuring Dr. Shanna Swan, renowned author of "Countdown," and Kashif Khan, as they joined us to delve into the intricate web of EDCs. This discussion takes a deep dive into the far-reaching consequences of modern conveniences, exposing the negligence of government regulatory bodies in safeguarding our health.Lara Adler is an Environmental Toxins Expert and educator and a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes, with the unaddressed link between chemicals and chronic health problems.We discuss the truth about toxins in our everyday lives, from personal care products to feminine hygiene to cookware. As well as diving into understanding regulatory standards, toxicology, phthalates and PFAS.Links mentioned:Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) - https://www.endocrine.org/patient-engagement/endocrine-library/edcsTop 10 Toxins – Health Professional Checklist  - https://www.laraadler.com/top10checklistHow To Talk Toxins In Your 5, 14, or 28-Day Detox or Cleanse Program - https://www.laraadler.com/detoxguide/Dark Water movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9071322/The Devil We Know documentary - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7689910/Connect with Laura on:Lara’s Website - https://www.laraadler.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/LaraAdlerHHC/Twitter - https://twitter.com/laraadlerEpisode Overview:0:00:00 Introduction0:03:14 The Journey Into Environmental Toxins and Passion for Change0:09:44 Absence of Evidence is Not Evidence of Absence0:13:08 Regulation: FDA, EPA, and Cognitive Dissonance0:16:37 Splintered Approach to Regulating Chemicals0:20:14 Acute Reactions vs. Long-term Effects of Toxicants0:23:38 Cocktail Effect and Amplified Effects of Chemicals0:27:16 Toxicology: Everything is a Poison, It's the Dose that Matters0:30:38 Testing the Assumption of Linearity in Dose-Response Relationship0:30:50 Lack of communication between endocrinology and toxicology0:34:48 Endocrine-disrupting chemicals defy linear dose-response curve0:38:21 Non-monotonic dose response curve challenges toxicology assumptions0:42:11 Individual Differences in Mercury Exposure and Effects0:49:41 Unregulated Industry: Understanding the Impact of Toxicology0:52:07 Challenging research: Isolating the cause of health problems1:01:38 The Impact of Heat and Oil on Migration1:03:12 Plastic Concerns: Scrubbing, Dishwashing, and Chemical Migration1:13:42 Creating an ideal kitchen for healthier food choices1:21:19 The Issue with Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware1:32:00 The Benefits of Reusing Glass ContainersWe’d like to thank our sponsors:For a limited time, get $100 off CAROL Bike with promo code BETTER. That's right, save money and time with CAROL Bike. Don't wait, visit www.carolbike.com today.