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Haley Pepper

An evidence-based wellness podcast dedicated to redefining and reclaiming women's health and wellness beyond trends and supplements. Join me in conversations with experts, authors, influencers, activists, and friends on health, culture, motherhood, and more to discover what truly makes a well American Woman. This is a wellness podcast for those who believe most wellness podcasts to be pretentious and annoying. If you can’t beat them, join them. detoxed.substack.com

  1. 12/12/2025

    14. Sunscreen Myths, Fears & Facts with Dr. Aegean Chan, MD

    One of the most harmful impacts of the ‘nontoxic’ trend in health and personal care products is the misinformation surrounding sunscreen and the understated risks of skin cancer. Dr. Aegean Chan is a dual board-certified dermatologist and is here to set the record straight on all things sun protection, low-maintenance skincare, the efficacy of at-home devices, and recommendations for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Spoiler alert- no, your sunscreen is not poison. Follow Dr. Aegean Chan, MD Follow Haley Use code DETOXED for 15% off your first purchase at Bright Body and Bright Body Baby! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    1h 5m

  2. 14/11/2025

    13. Democratic Whip Katherine Clark

    House Minority Whip Katherine Clark, Massachusetts Representative and the highest ranking woman in congress, joins me to discuss the government shutdown and how Republicans are attempting to pass a budget that hikes health care premiums and everyday costs strictly to fund tax cuts for billionaires. We also discuss misinformation surrounding the government shutdown, SNAP funding, and how the continuing health care crisis Republicans have created through Medicaid cuts earlier this year will uniquely impact women. Just after we spoke on Wednesday, 11/12, Whip Clark joined Leader Hakeem Jeffries in offering an amendment to the Republican budget bill. The amendment would prevent massive premium hikes by extending ACA tax credits for three years. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    30 min

  3. 09/11/2025

    12. "I don't want fascists' money." with Gabi Day of Bright Body & Bright Body Baby

    Use code DETOXED for 15% off your first purchase at Bright Body and Bright Body Baby! Gabi Day is the Founder, Formulator and CEO of Bright Body and Bright Body, a skin and haircare line crafted using Ayurvedic principles with gentle whole plant ingredients. Gabi vulnerably shares her journey as a progressive entrepreneur in the wellness space and her intentional choice to market against MAHA as the industry continues to overwhelmingly align with MAHA and/or MAGA. Gabi is the blueprint for values-driven businesses in today’s political climate as she donates 1% of all sales to the Center for Reproductive Rights. This episode has a bit of everything- current events surrounding SNAP freezes and the government shutdown, Gabi’s deep familial roots in political activism, her fertility journey, the evolving landscape of wellness culture, her complicated relationship with words like ‘non toxic’ and ‘clean beauty,’ the systemic issues surrounding chronic illness, food insecurity, the complexities of health disparities, and WAY more. Follow Bright Body and Bright Body Baby on IG Follow Haley This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    1h 28m

  4. 24/10/2025

    11. Growing Intuitive Eaters with Dr. Taylor Arnold

    Dr. Taylor Arnold is a pediatric dietitian and nutrition PhD who created a community for parents in their journeys to prevent and reverse picky eating, support intuitive eating practices in their kids and teens, and instill body positivity. In this episode, we explore the importance of creating a positive relationship with food, morally neutralizing food (including food dyes!!!), the role of play in feeding, and how to navigate situations like diet talk around kids and how to approach Halloween candy. Visit growingintuitiveeaters.com or follow @Growing.Intuitive.Eaters on Instagram and YouTube. All of her courses are completely free of charge and are a phenomenal resource for families of all kinds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    55 min

  5. 29/09/2025

    10. Tylenol, Vaccines, & Toxin Myths with Sabina Vohra-Miller @UnambiguousScience

    Sabina Vohra-Miller is a science communicator with a MSc. in Clinical Pharmacology and is a Doctor of Public Health candidate. She runs the instagram account @UnambiguousScience and in this episode, we discuss the global impact impact of American public health policy, current COVID mandates, misinformation surrounding medication during pregnancy, toxin overload myths, and more. *Note- we recorded this episode before RFK Jr., Donald Trump, & Dr. Oz announced their reckless recommendation for pregnant women to avoid taking acetaminophen (the only pain killer or fever reducer approved to take during pregnancy) due to a widely-debunked claim that taking acetaminophen products during pregnancy will cause autism in the children they carried. Much more on this topic to come… United States medication risk in pregnancy resource: Mother to Baby Canada medication risk in pregnancy resource: First Exposure COVID Vaccine recommendations in other countries Swedish study of 2.5 million children debunking Tylenol/autism claim Follow Unambiguous Science on IG Follow Haley on IG This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    1h 2m

  6. 21/09/2025

    9. The Previvor & an American mom in Germany with Allyn Rose

    Allyn Rose is an American woman living in Franfurt, Germany and a fierce activist for breast cancer prevention. Allyn is the founder of The Previvor, a non-profit organization assisting those with a genetic predisposition to cancer wanting to take action to reduce their risk of future diagnosis. We discuss the options women have for BRCA+ gene testing, prophylactic mastectomy, reconstruction, IVF, and how to find access to these preventative actions. I also picked Allyn’s brain on her thoughts about watching what is happening in the United States from afar, life as an expat, and what it is like to raise children in a different culture. Follow Allyn on IG Follow The Previvor on IG Follow Haley on IG This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    1h 13m

  7. 07/09/2025

    8. Surviving Breast Cancer with Allison Mertzman

    Misinformation in all spaces surrounding women’s health is rampant, but the most dangerous might be the misinformation surrounding breast cancer prevention and treatment. Breast cancer cases are rising disproportionately among young women, and many wellness influencers and evidence-averse practitioners are taking advantage of this truth to peddle dangerous recommendations like avoiding mammograms and other evidence-based treatments. Allison Mertzman joined me to set the record straight on cancer treatment, spotting grifters, and how we can improve the quality of life of those living with cancer. We also discuss her experience growing her family as a same sex couple and the devastating potential of Obergefell soon being overturned. Allison is a content creator, mom of two, wife to Leanne, and breast cancer survivor. She has touched countless lives by sharing her story of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and now survivorship, and I am grateful to call her a friend. Listen to Allison and her dad, Dr. Mark Pearlman, on ACOG’s Women’s Cancer Conversations for more insight into the rise in early onset breast cancer diagnoses. Follow Haley on IG Follow Allison on IG Follow Allison on TikTok This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    1h 10m

  8. 29/08/2025

    7. The Vaccine Episode with 'Science Whiz Liz'

    Liz Marnik, known as Science Whiz Liz, is a PhD scientist trained in Immunology and Genetics. Dr. Liz was generous with her time to answer my many questions about vaccine hesitancy, research, continued anti-vaccine propaganda, and several frequently heard MAHA talking points. In this episode, we discuss mRNA technology, MTHFR gene claims, what the science of epigenetics really is, how the US pediatric vaccine schedule compares to those in the EU, and other hot-button topics. My evolution in vaccine hesitancy has been challenging and these stories, shared with honesty and empathy, are the only way we are going to move the needle in restoring comfort in public health guidelines. Episode References CDC Leader Resignation Letters CDC Measles Outbreak Data Comparison chart for USA and EU vaccines schedule, by Mandy Ruggeri and Unbiased Science Pod US Gun Death Statistics Follow Liz on IG Follow Those Nerdy Girls on IG Follow Haley on IG Science & Public Health experts mentioned: * Unbiased Science Pod * David Higgins, MD * Mandy Ruggeri * Nini Munoz, PhD This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit detoxed.substack.com

    1h 33m
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An evidence-based wellness podcast dedicated to redefining and reclaiming women's health and wellness beyond trends and supplements. Join me in conversations with experts, authors, influencers, activists, and friends on health, culture, motherhood, and more to discover what truly makes a well American Woman. This is a wellness podcast for those who believe most wellness podcasts to be pretentious and annoying. If you can’t beat them, join them. detoxed.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Haley Pepper
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Haley Pepper
  • Show Website
    DETOXED

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