The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast

The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast
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Thank you for listening to the Chemical Sensitivity Podcast! Amplifying voices of people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and research about the illness.Brought to you by journalist and communication studies researcher, Aaron Goodman, Ph.D.Generously supported by the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation. DISCLAIMER: THIS PROJECT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICEThe information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material from this project are for informational purposes only. None of the material is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read from this project.

  1. Toxic Evidence: What Gulf War Illness Reveals about MCS: Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD

    DEC 15

    Toxic Evidence: What Gulf War Illness Reveals about MCS: Beatrice Golomb, MD, PhD

    This episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is a game-changer. It counters widespread misinformation and misunderstanding about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), an illness that affects millions around the globe. You'll hear Aaron Goodman in conversation with Beatrice Golomb, Professor in Residence in Medicine at the University of California in San Diego in the U.S. Professor Golomb explores: How MCS is clearly not a psychological condition, but an illness influenced by mitochondrial or cellular damage, genetics, and chemical exposure.The connections between MCS and Gulf War Illness.How recent diagnostic recognition of Gulf War Illness could potentially lead to better understanding and validation of MCS.This important information has the potential to critically inform researchers, policy makers, people living with MCS, and the wider public.  New episodes twice a month! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  Listen at https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHZINO1vQ2tRcy0GVU4Pmw Get in touch: aaron@chemicalsensitivitypodcast or comment on social media. #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #MCS #MCSAdvocacy #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #SafeHealthcareSpaces #ChemicalIntolerance #EnvironmentalDisability #mitochondrialillness #GulfWarIllness Link: Professor Golomb's 2025 paper: SOD2 genetics regulating mitochondrial management of oxidative stress is tied to chemical sensitivity in Gulf war veterans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40628885/ Contact info for Professor Golomb's research group: https://www.golombresearchgroup.org/contactus DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE   The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. No material or information provided by The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, or its associated website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    39 min
  2. Youth, Chronic Illness, & MCS: Imogen Harper, Ph.D.

    DEC 1

    Youth, Chronic Illness, & MCS: Imogen Harper, Ph.D.

    In this episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, we’re exploring youth, chronic illness, and MCS. You'll hear Aaron Goodman speaking with Imogen Harper, Ph.D., a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Sydney in Australia. She explores how: ·       Diagnosis of illnesses like MCS in youth is often complex and requires adults noticing symptoms and advocating.  ·       Parents and caregivers can play a crucial in navigating medical systems and ensuring that their child’s needs are taken seriously. ·       Illnesses like MCS affect young people’s identity, relationships, and sense of independence.  ·       Youth and older people with chronic illnesses often deal with anxiety, isolation, stigma, and the challenge of staying connected with others.  Listen at https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHZINO1vQ2tRcy0GVU4Pmw Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  If you would like to share your experiences or feedback, email aaron@chemicalsensitivitypodcast or comment on social media. #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #MCS #MCSAdvocacy #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #SafeHealthcareSpaces #ChemicalIntolerance #EnvironmentalDisability Links: Imogen's 2024 paper: "Chronic Concealment and Awareness in the Affective Worlds of Young People Living with Chronic Illness." https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10497323241304571 DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE   The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. No material or information provided by The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, or its associated website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    38 min
  3. Rethinking Science to Support People with MCS: Kevin Elliott, Ph.D.

    NOV 17

    Rethinking Science to Support People with MCS: Kevin Elliott, Ph.D.

    In recent weeks, as many listeners know, I've been exploring ways to challenge false arguments that MCS is a psychological disorder. I hope you find this episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast helps. You'll hear me in conversation with Kevin Elliott, Ph.D. He is the Red Cedar Distinguished Professor of Philosophy of Science at Michigan State University in the U.S. I was delighted to speak with Kevin, learn about his important research — and I am excited to share this episode with you.  Kevin explains how scientific research practices — from hidden assumptions to “undone science” — have shaped decades of misunderstanding around Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).  You'll hear Kevin explore:  How his mother's MCS inspired him to spend decades researching the illnessWhy certain kinds of evidence are ignoredHow harmful psychogenic theories persistAnd what needs to change in research frameworks to genuinely support people living with MCS. This conversation is forward-looking and grounded in the belief that better science is both possible and urgently needed to support people with MCS. Listen at https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingMCS #MCSAdvocacy #MultipleChemicalSensitivithy #MCS #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #SafeHealthcareSpaces #ChemicalIntolerance Links: Kevin Elliott: https://kevincelliott.com/ Kevin's 2025 paper: "Alleviating Epistemic Injustice in Environmental Health Research: Strategies from Science and Values": https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11245-025-10268-3 DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE   The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. No material or information provided by The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, or its associated website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    52 min

  4. NOV 7

    Listener survey highlights

    Thank you to everyone who took time to share feedback about The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast through the 2025 listener survey. The goal was to learn more from you about how the podcast contributes to awareness, education, and support around MCS.  Share your feedback anytime on social media — and you can reach me at aaron@chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org Listen at https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingMCS #MCSAdvocacy #MultipleChemicalSensitivithy #MCS #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #SafeHealthcareSpaces #ChemicalIntolerance Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    13 min
  5. Healthcare Invalidation & MCS: Allyson Bontempo, Ph.D.

    NOV 3

    Healthcare Invalidation & MCS: Allyson Bontempo, Ph.D.

    In the latest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, we’re exploring medical invalidation. It's something virtually everyone with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) has experienced and it can be devastating. Researcher Allyson Bontempo, Ph.D. joins Aaron Goodman on the podcast to discuss her work on healthcare invalidation and discusses:  ·       What she calls an “epidemic” of medical invalidation for people with MCS and other illnesses.  ·       The consequences of dismissal by healthcare professionals — how it affects us on a personal and human level. ·       How people with MCS, as we know, support each other largely online. ·       And some strategies for ways we can advocate for ourselves.  Listen at https://www.chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastingMCS #MCSAdvocacy #MultipleChemicalSensitivithy #MCS #InvisibleIllnessAwareness #SafeHealthcareSpaces #ChemicalIntolerance DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE   The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. No material or information provided by The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, or its associated website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.  Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    37 min
  6. Synthetic Food Dyes and MCS: Rebecca Bevans, Ph.D.

    OCT 20

    Synthetic Food Dyes and MCS: Rebecca Bevans, Ph.D.

    The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!      It's called “Synthetic Food Dyes & MCS.”  Researcher and psychology professor Rebecca Bevins tells Aaron Goodman how she discovered her son’s extreme reactions to synthetic food dyes — petroleum-based additives linked to anxiety, aggression, and cognitive disruption.  Their conversation reveals the impacts of everyday chemicals, something people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) are very familiar with.  Plus, Aaron explores the momentum that could potentially follow the American Medical Association’s recent acknowledgment that fragrance sensitivity can, in some cases, be disabling. Thank you for listening!  Follow The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast on social media — and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  You can reach me at aaron@chemicalsensitivitypodcast.org #MCSAwareness #MCS #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #TILT  #MultipleChemicalSensitivityPodcast #FoodDyes #SyntheticFoodDyes #RebeccaBevans #AaronGoodman Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    29 min
  7. Chemical Production, Regulation, & MCS: Miriam Diamond, Ph.D.

    OCT 6

    Chemical Production, Regulation, & MCS: Miriam Diamond, Ph.D.

    The newest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!     It's called “Chemical Production, Regulation, & MCS." I’m speaking with Miriam Diamond, Ph.D., an expert in chemical contaminants and a professor at the University of Toronto in Canada. You'll hear Professor Diamond explore: How tens of thousands of toxic chemicals are produced, yet many people with MCS are still dismissed.There is insufficient research into the harms of chemicals.The industries that create most chemical waste. If we can have hope that harmful chemicals that impact people with MCS and others will be regulated.And more!Thank you for listening!  Please subscribe where you get your podcasts and leave a review. It helps others find the podcast.    #MCSAwareness #MCS #MultipleChemicalSensitivity #TILT   #MultipleChemicalSensitivityPodcast  Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    32 min
  8. The Hazards of So-Called "Safe" Fragrances: Gertrud Morlock, Ph.D.

    SEP 22

    The Hazards of So-Called "Safe" Fragrances: Gertrud Morlock, Ph.D.

    In the latest episode of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast, we uncover what people with the illness already know — there is no such thing as safe fragrance. I speak with Professor Gertrud Morlock from Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany. You'll hear her share: What her lab found when screening 42 perfumes.Why fragrance formulas are shielded as trade secrets, and how even small amounts can be toxic. How ethanol in perfume enhances skin penetration and persistence.And what “unscented” / “fragrance free” labels really mean for people with MCS.Professor Morlock's 2025 paper: "Fast Unmasking hazards of safe perfumes": https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021967325003073 One more thing: Wendy Kearley is someone many of us know.  She has lived with debilitating Multiple Chemical Sensitivity  (MCS) for decades. Wendy has devoted her life to researching and sharing vital information about MCS. Wendy recently lost access to her Facebook account. She needs our help to get critical and non-toxic dental care. Please find a like to her Go Fund Me Page, and please consider contributing to support Wendy. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-wendy-restore-her-smile-and-health Support the show Thank you very much to the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation for its generous support of the podcast. If you like the podcast, please consider becoming a supporter! Support the podcast. Find the podcast on Patreon. If you like, please buy me a coffee. Follow the podcast on YouTube! Read captions in any language. Please follow the podcast on social media: Facebook X Instagram BlueSky TikTok

    22 min
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Thank you for listening to the Chemical Sensitivity Podcast! Amplifying voices of people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and research about the illness.Brought to you by journalist and communication studies researcher, Aaron Goodman, Ph.D.Generously supported by the Marilyn Brachman Hoffman Foundation. DISCLAIMER: THIS PROJECT DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICEThe information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material from this project are for informational purposes only. None of the material is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard or read from this project.

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  • Creator
    The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast
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