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I almost didn't go. I was burnt out, overwhelmed, physically unraveling, and still trying to talk myself out of the one thing I actually needed: to get quiet, get alone, and come back to ME. So on my 39th birthday, I booked a solo trip to Salt Spring Island in British Columbia. No schedule. No alarm. No phone. Just me, pine trees, a 1500-foot hike, a lake I jumped into with zero towel situation, and a kismet moment on the ferry I still can't believe. This episode is one of the most personal things I've ever shared. We cover: The burnout that shows up in your body before your brain admits itBeing the strong woman who forgets to take care of herselfMy solo retreat to Salt Spring Island, the signs, the strangers, the momentsThe vows I made to myself at 39 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

Tyler Wakstein is the founder of Eudēmonia, the biggest wellness summit in the world, and what he said about community, optimization, and what it actually means to live a good life? Yeah, I haven't stopped thinking about it. We go deep on the loneliness epidemic, wellness without community, and the ancient Greek concept that Tyler built an entire movement around.  This one hit differently. What we cover:●       Why wellness is a team sport, and what you're missing if you're doing it alone ●       The one mindset shift that sets you free (your disposition is a choice) ●       What "Eudēmonia" actually means, and why Tyler says most people are chasing the wrong thing ●       How to under-optimize on purpose (and why it's actually good for you) ●       His non-negotiables for a life well-lived If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

What if the invisible things in your home - the Wi-Fi, the Bluetooth, the devices you sleep next to every night - are quietly adding to your toxic load? Ben Salem - inventor, innovator, and founder of WaveBlock - spent years testing every EMF-blocking product on the market, found that most of them actually amplified radiation, and then built something that worked. He had it tested at the same labs Apple and Samsung use. And now he's sharing something on this episode that has never been made public before. This conversation goes way beyond EMFs. Ben and his entire family went through a devastating mold illness that went undiagnosed for years, until a mold-sniffing dog found a two-foot mold colony hidden under the HVAC condenser in their attic. His story will make you look at your own home very differently. Here's what we get into: What EMFs actually are and why distance is your best friend. The five antennas in your phone and what they're doing when the device touches your body. Why FaceTime emits the highest radiation of any phone activity. How Ben's family went years without a mold diagnosis, and what finally cracked it. Why most EMF-blocking products on the market don't work, and some actually make it worse. The whole-house air scrubber hack Ben built for under $1,000 that he and Dr. Pompa independently invented. The connection between leaky gut, glutathione, and toxic overload. And the world exclusive reveal of Ben's newest invention, the first wallpaper ever created that reduces up to 98-99% of radiation, is paintable, peel-and-stick, VOC-free, and works even in humid climates. This one is for anyone who has ever wondered what's actually in the walls around them, and what they can do about it. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

If you've ever felt stuck in the same patterns and can't figure out why, this episode is going to stop you cold. Mastin Kipp built his entire life's work around one powerful reframe: stop asking why the addiction. Start asking why the pain. As a trauma-informed coach and nervous system expert who has worked alongside Tony Robbins and coached some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and creators, he brings clarity to some of the most complex human experiences in a way that actually lands. What you'll take away:●       Why addiction is a regulation strategy, and what that reframe changes about how we approach healing. ●       How fear shows up in the body before your mind even catches up, and why that's not your fault. ●       The three-word framework. ●       Why the female brain's ability to hold everything at once is a superpower, not dysregulation. ●       The difference between being victimized and living as a victim at identity level, and why that distinction is everything. ●       How to navigate religious trauma and form a personal relationship with a higher power that's entirely your own. ●       Why your differences in a relationship don't have to pull you apart, they can actually grow you. ●       The one thing Mastin says to every single person who walks in carrying a trauma story. This is not a fear-based conversation. It's a grounded, empowering reminder that you are so much more than what you've been through, and that healing is really just coming back to who you are underneath all of it. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

If you've ever built something - a business, a family, a life - and wondered whether anyone else could see what you see, this episode is going to stop you cold. Angel Martinez grew up with nothing. Adopted, raised in the Bronx, running laps around the block because that was the only competition available to him. What he built from that starting point changed the way women see themselves in sport forever, and created industries that didn't exist until he decided they should. What you'll take away:●       Why women were the most underestimated market in athletic footwear history, and how Angel saw it before anyone else did. ●       How Jane Fonda gave women permission to sweat, have muscles, and take up space, and why that single cultural shift built a billion-dollar industry. ●       The origin story of the Reebok aerobics shoe and how Reebok went from $1.3 million to $1.6 billion in just a few years. ●       The HOKA origin story and why ultramarathon runners were the unlikely heroes that made it credible. ●       What Angel learned about company culture at Deckers and why a shared "why" is worth more than any perk or paycheck. ●       Why leadership has nothing to do with having all the answers. ●       What three failed retirement attempts taught him about identity, purpose, and what it means to really be done. This is not a business podcast episode. It's an honest, energizing conversation about drive, vision, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts, from someone who has done it, repeatedly, against the odds. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a builder who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

If you've ever looked in the mirror and thought “I guess this is just what getting older looks like” this episode is going to stop you cold. Dr. Shivani Gupta spent decades studying the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, earning her PhD in turmeric, and traveling across India to learn from practitioners at their feet. What she discovered changed the way she sees health forever: most of what we blame on aging is actually inflammation. And inflammation has a root cause. What you'll take away: Why chronic inflammation is behind the brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, and mood changes so many women experience. The difference between physical inflammation and mental inflammation, and how they feed each other in a loop most of us don't even recognize. What 5,000 years of Ayurveda knows that modern medicine is still catching up to.The ancient practice of panchakarma and why Dr. Gupta calls it the ultimate oil change for the body. The shocking connection between toxic relationships, emotional stress, and physical symptoms, and what happened when one of her clients finally walked away.How to combine ancient healing practices with modern tools like HRT and peptides without choosing one over the other. Why in a world of chaos and overstimulation, slow deliberate living might be the most rebellious thing you can do for your health.This is not a fear-based conversation. It's an honest, empowering look at what it actually takes to reclaim your body, from someone who has lived it, studied it for decades, and built her life's work around making it accessible to everyone. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

Dr. Christina Rahm’s story is one of resilience, survival, and radical honesty. She was in her 20s, and just told she had cancer. What she did next changed everything. Dr. Christina Rahm didn't wait for the medical system to save her. Diagnosed with a pituitary brain tumor, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and later melanoma - all while navigating a toxic relationship, single motherhood, and Lyme disease - she made a radical choice: clean up everything. Her body. Her environment. Her relationships. In this episode of Toxic Free with KB, Kate sits down with scientist, nanobiotechnologist, and wellness entrepreneur Dr. Christina Rahm for one of the most raw, wide-ranging conversations the show has ever had. From shrinking a brain tumor through green shakes and lifestyle changes, to the undeniable link between mold, stress, parasites, and chronic illness, this episode goes deep. What you'll take away: Why stress and unresolved trauma may be fueling illness in your bodyThe connection between mold, fungus, and immune system breakdownHow Dr. Rahm naturally treated multiple cancer diagnosesWhy rotating your supplements matters more than most people realizeThe one toxic-free habit she says matters more than sleep, water, or nutrition This is not a fear-based conversation. It's an honest, empowering look at what it actually takes to reclaim your health, from someone who has done it, repeatedly, against the odds. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

If you've ever looked in the mirror and felt disconnected from the person staring back… or found yourself using food, control, or restriction to cope with emotions you didn't know how to process, this episode is for you. In this raw, unfiltered solo episode, KB opens up about something she's kept close for a long time: her complicated relationship with her body. From comparing herself to her gymnast sisters as a kid, to squeezing into a competition swimsuit that tore at a league meet, to running away to Thailand after an abusive relationship, this is the story of a girl who used food to cope, control, and survive. This isn't a clinical conversation about eating disorders. It's a deeply personal account of disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and the slow, ongoing work of learning to respect yourself, not punish yourself. You’ll discover: How childhood chaos and emotional dysregulation shaped KB's earliest relationship with foodThe difference between self-punishment and self-respect at the tableWhy restriction, bingeing, and over-exercising are all rooted in the same woundWhat it looks like to build structure around food and movement from a place of healing, not fearWhy KB is done hiding, and why she's sharing this nowThis one is for anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and not recognized the person looking back. You are not alone, and you are not bad. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss an episode.

She's known as Dr. Pimple Popper. But six months ago, she had a stroke on set, and almost missed it entirely. KB sits down with Dr. Sandra Lee for one of the most honest conversations you'll hear this year. Beyond the TV show and the social media empire, Sandra opens up about the stroke she experienced while filming, the warning signs she ignored, and what she's learning - for the first time - about slowing down. They also go deep on something most people overlook: skin conditions aren't just physical. Acne, psoriasis, and chronic skin issues can quietly reshape a person's confidence, relationships, and identity. Sandra reflects on the patients who changed her, the failures that shaped her career, and her own complicated relationship with aging in an industry that demands perfection. We Talk About: The real story behind her stroke and the critical 4-hour window that could save your lifeWhy dermatology is "just as much psychiatry as it is dermatology"The honest truth about aging, cosmetic procedures, and pushing back against the pressure to look youngerWhat microneedling, exosomes, and peptides actually do to your skinThe one toxic-free habit Dr. Lee says anyone can start today, and it costs nothinThis conversation is raw, honest, and deeply human. If it moves you, share it with a woman in your life who needs to hear it. Follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss an episode like this one.

After years of mysterious symptoms that conventional medicine couldn't explain, I became my own health advocate, and built a movement around everything I learned the hard way. The truth is, you don't need a massive budget or a complete lifestyle overhaul to start living more toxic free. You just need to start with one thing. In this episode, I'm breaking down practical, realistic tools to help you do exactly that. What you'll learn: Why the most toxic item in your home might be the bed you sleep on every nightHow plastic food containers may be disrupting your hormones, and what to use insteadWhy stress can cancel out the benefits of a healthy diet, plus a simple 3-breath technique to better absorb nutrientsHow your relationships directly impact your health, and how to set boundaries with toxic people without owing anyone an explanationMy top 3 non-toxic product swapsWhich wellness trends are more marketing than science, and what actually worksIf you're ready to live a little more toxic free, this episode is your starting point. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, share it with your wellness bestie, and leave a comment - I read every single one.

What if someone living at the center of pop culture and public scrutiny was quietly fighting the same toxic health battles you are, and nobody talked about it? Jenny McCarthy joins KB for a raw, unfiltered conversation about autoimmune disease, mold toxicity, vaccine injury, and the clean beauty lies hiding in your makeup bag. After battling mycotoxin poisoning, celiac disease, Hashimoto's, leaky gut, candida, and MCAS, Jenny became one of the most outspoken advocates for individualized medicine and non-toxic living, and she holds nothing back. She also opens up about her son Evan: the seizure, the cardiac arrest, the autism diagnosis following the MMR vaccine, and how healing his gut through functional medicine stopped his life-threatening seizures and changed everything she believed about health advocacy. You’ll discover: The raw truth about mycotoxin and mold poisoningThe peptide stack Jenny is currently using, and why sourcing mattersWhy she created Formless BeautyWhat self-love actually looks like in practice Two non-negotiable toxic-free habits anyone can start todayThis is a masterclass in feminine resilience, radical self-advocacy, and what it truly means to live non-toxic, from the inside out. Jenny hasn't just talked about clean living. She has lived through the darkest version of what happens when your body is overwhelmed by toxins, and she came back fighting. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

You know the story. The plane. The propeller. The loss. But surviving is only the beginning. And what comes after is where Lauren Scruggs Kennedy's real story starts. In one of the most raw and deeply human conversations this show has ever had, Lauren sits down to talk about what it actually looks like to rebuild after trauma. The moment in a hospital bathroom, half her head shaved, where reality finally hit. The lies she told herself to cope, and the painstaking work of dismantling them one by one. But this episode goes far beyond the accident. Lauren and KB dig into the nervous system science behind healing - co-regulation, conscious parenting, and how the emotional state you carry as a parent directly shapes your child's sense of safety. Plus, the unexpected role Giuliana Rancic played in bringing Lauren and Jason Kennedy together. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of: Why the stories we tell ourselves after trauma are often the most dangerous part of healingWhat co-regulation actually means and why it matters for your familyHow identity can be rebuilt, and why it's never as fixed as we thinkHealing is not linear. Identity is not fixed. And sometimes it takes a propeller, a hospital room, and a really good therapist to find the voice you were always meant to use. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs it. And subscribe so you never miss a conversation like this one.

Lindsey Simcik, co-host of the iconic Almost 30 podcast, joins this episode to get brutally honest about the zigzag path that led her to building one of the most influential wellness podcasts in the game. We go deep on relationships, wellness, identity, motherhood, mental health, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts. This episode is a reminder that the messy, nonlinear path is not a detour, it IS the path.  You'll discover: Why the "girl boss" era burned so many high-achieving women out, and what the healthier, more sustainable alternative actually looks likeHow Lindsey met her husband, and the inner work that finally made her ready to receive real loveThe truth about confidence that has nothing to do with Instagram numbers, awards, or recognition, and everything to do with self-trust and faithLindsey’s advice for when you lose it with your kidsWhy obsessing over healing and self-optimization can become its own trapThe one toxic-free habit Lindsey says everyone should start todayWhether you're navigating a career pivot, a relationship, early motherhood, or just trying to figure out who you are right now, Lindsey's story will make you feel less alone and more fired up to trust yourself.  If you enjoyed this episode, send it to your Almost 30 bestie 💫 Make sure you’re following the show so you never miss an episode!

Your skin isn't just aging, it's warning you. If you've dismissed breakouts, dryness, or age spots as cosmetic issues, this episode will change everything. Research microbiologist and microbiome expert Kiran Krishnan joins the show to expose the powerful, often ignored connection between your skin barrier, your gut,and chronic disease. What you'll discover in this conversation is both eye-opening and urgent: your skin isn't just areflection of your health, it's an active driver of it. Here's what we cover:● What "leaky skin" really is and how a compromised skin barrier can increase your risk for dementia, diabetes, and heart disease● The gut-skin connection behind acne, and how triggers like gluten, dairy, and LPS toxins drive breakouts from the inside out● Why over-cleansing and alcohol-based products may be silently damaging your barrier● Why lotion alone doesn't fix dry skin, and what ceramides and your microbiome have to do with it● Why most personal care products are essentially junk food for your skin Your skin is an organ. It deserves to be treated like one.If this episode shifts the way you think about your skin, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and follow the show so you never miss an episode.

What if the hustle itself is what's making you sick, and the wake-up call comes in the form of a brain tumor? Maria Menounos spent decades in the spotlight: hosting E! News, competing on Dancing with the Stars, performing at WrestleMania. From the outside, she had it all. On the inside, she was running on empty, ignoring her body, dismissing symptoms, and putting everyone else first. Then came the diagnosis. Then another one. And everything changed. In this raw, honest conversation, Maria shares what it truly cost her to chase a version of success that wasn't even hers, and the mindset shift that changed everything. In this episode, you'll learn: How Maria diagnosed her own brain tumor, the symptoms she dismissed, and what finally made her actThe practical framework she uses to reassess her schedule the moment stress or friction creeps inWhat cancer and major surgery taught her about lymphatic health, and the simple daily techniques she now usesHow surrogacy became her path to motherhood, and why trusting her instincts led her to the family she always wantedOne free resource for cutting through "clean" product marketing, because most products you think are non-toxic probably aren'tThis isn't a story about giving up. It's a strategy for staying in the game, longer, healthier, and on your own terms. If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And if you haven't yet, subscribe, new episodes drop regularly, and every single one is built to give you something real to work with 🔔