Episode 116

Published August 5, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Jill Carnahan, a board-certified physician specializing in integrative and holistic medicine, shares her personal journey through cancer and autoimmune disease, which led her to explore the impact of environmental toxins on health. 

This discussion highlights:

• The pervasive nature of toxic load
• How toxic load influences hormonal balance, chronic illness, and overall well-being
• The importance of clean air, water, and food
• Practical advice for reducing toxic exposure 
• The need for a comprehensive approach to health that includes both conventional and functional medicine to improve patient outcomes

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction to Environmental Toxicity and Health 

05:12 Dr. Carnahan's Personal Health Journey 

12:45 Understanding Endocrine Disruptors 

18:30 The Role of Clean Air, Water, and Food 

25:00 Mold Toxicity and Its Hidden Dangers 

32:15 Practical Detoxification Strategies 

40:00 Integrating Functional and Conventional Medicine

48:20 Empowering Patients Through Education and Advocacy 

55:00 Closing Thoughts and Resources

About our speaker

Dr. Jill Carnahan is a board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Integrative Holistic Medicine, with a special focus on complex chronic illnesses. She is the founder and medical director of Flatiron Functional Medicine in Colorado, where she blends the latest in functional and conventional medicine to uncover root causes and restore health. A breast cancer and Crohn’s disease survivor, Dr. Carnahan brings personal experience and deep compassion to her patient care. She is also an international speaker and author of Unexpected: Finding Resilience through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith. 

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Carnahan and check out her Doctor/Patient movie about her journey with cancer and chronic illness. Access the Shoemaker Protocol Visual Contrast Sensitivity Test mentioned in this episode.

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