Green Living with Tee

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Oscar Coetzee, VP of Clinical Education and Practitioner Support at  Designs for Health and a pioneer in nutritional science with over 25 years of experience in psychology and nutrition. Born and raised in South Africa, Dr. Oscar holds a PhD in Holistic Nutrition and a Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition, and has served on the faculty at Georgetown Medical School, Notre...

This week, Tee is joined by Vanessa Drew, a colon hydrotherapist, detox educator, and founder of Cleansing Concepts and Detox Clay World. Over 21 years running her wellness centers, Vanessa has worked with thousands of clients on digestive health and reducing toxic burden, work that revealed just how exposed we all are to environmental toxins. She created Detox Clay World to bring natural, calcium...

This week, Tee is joined by Tyler Bramlett, movement coach, father, and co-founder of WeShape. Tyler's path was reshaped by a severe cycling accident that shattered his femur and permanently damaged his knee, launching a 15-year healing journey through multiple surgeries and deep study in functional anatomy and rehabilitation. He and his wife later founded WeShape to challenge the belief that wort...

This week, Tee is joined by Katie Kirklin, a Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor and Licensed Registered Nurse whose career bridges conventional medicine and root-cause healing. Katie's nursing background took her from a hospital ship in West Africa to a children's hospital in Australia to travel nursing across the U.S., but she felt pulled toward prevention over crisis care. After her own st...

This week, Tee is joined by Maia James, founder and CEO of Gimme the Good Stuff, a trusted consumer resource helping families make healthier, less-toxic choices for their homes. Since launching the site in 2010, Maia has reviewed thousands of products, from baby formula and cookware to mattresses and skincare, and is known for translating complex scientific research into practical shopping advice....

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Jaquel Patterson, an internationally recognized naturopathic physician, 3x Amazon bestselling author, and Forbes contributor. As CEO of Fairfield Family Health, Dr. Jaquel brings over 16 years of clinical expertise treating Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, ADD/ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and environmental illness. She's been named the top naturopathic physician in Fairfi...

This week, Tee is joined by Amanda Soukoulis, a former elite athlete and private equity CPA turned functional medicine and nutrition practitioner. Amanda works with high performers to resolve root-cause health challenges through her U³ System™ — Uncover, Uproot, Unleash — using precision data and personalized strategies to restore energy, improve gut health, balance hormones, and optimize performa...

This week, Tee is joined by Abbie Davidson, founder and editor of  The Filtery , where she helps people reduce everyday toxic exposures without fear or overwhelm. Abbie has worked in sustainability and wellbeing for over a decade, a path that deepened after she became severely ill from a moldy air conditioner and was diagnosed with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). She holds a Certifi...

This week, Tee is joined by Lauren Taylor, founder of Alter:Bio , a mission-driven CPG company built on transparency. Her B-Corp pitch was accepted into two top accelerators, London Alley and JumpStart Ohio, and she's also a Principal at Halcyon Holdings, a fund investing in mission-led brands like sweetgreen and Roman Brands. Lauren is active in climate and health impact investing, supports UNICE...

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Luke R. Bucci, PhD, CCN (Rtd), CNS-S, Chief Scientific Officer at Juvenon , and a longevity science maverick with nearly four decades of experience in nutrition, dietary supplements, and the science of healthy aging. Luke isn't just a scientist, he's a proven industry builder. His career spans ground-floor startups like Ritual, SpectraCell Labs, and Ovii/Utera Healt...

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Joe Nieusma, toxicologist, founder of Superior Toxicology & Wellness , and an expert with nearly four decades of experience studying the effects of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, biological agents, and environmental toxins on human health. Throughout his career, Dr. Joe has worked extensively in pharmaceutical safety and toxicology while helping people better understan...

This week, Tee is joined by Kristal Godin , a Women's Health & Hormone Coach, certified Naturotherapist, Menstrual Cycle Educator, and founder of the Happy Hormone Collective , a supportive space where women learn how to care for their bodies in a way that feels sustainable, nourishing, and aligned. After navigating her own journey with chronic stress and an autoimmune condition, Kristal discovere...

This week, Tee is joined by Lauren Less, wellness advocate, chronic illness educator, and founder of Less With Laur , for an inspiring conversation about how simple, sustainable lifestyle changes can dramatically improve your health. After years of unexplained fatigue, digestive issues, food allergies, mold exposure, Lyme disease, and multiple chronic health diagnoses, Lauren was forced to become...

This week, Tee is joined by Mick Emandi, CEO of Regen MDs , and Dr. Greg Carder, Medical Director of Regen MDs, for a fascinating conversation about one of the most exciting frontiers in modern healthcare: regenerative medicine. Mick has spent more than three decades in healthcare and now leads a regenerative medicine practice dedicated to helping individuals suffering from chronic pain, autoimmun...

This week, Tee is joined by Cindy Anderson, the founder of Manny's Choice , the company behind The Good Gluten®. After surviving breast cancer and struggling with severe gluten intolerance, Cindy discovered she could enjoy food again when using clean, European Flour. Inspired by that experience, she created Manny's Choice to help others enjoy real food without the discomfort often associated with...

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. John E. Lewis, PhD, founder and president of Dr. Lewis Nutrition , clinical nutrition researcher, and author of more than 180 peer-reviewed scientific publications. With a career spanning decades in nutrition, exercise science, and human health, Dr. John has dedicated his life to studying how nutrition can influence aging, cognitive function, and overall wellness. I...

This week, Tee is joined by Dr. Gary Kaplan, DO. Dr. Gary is the founder and medical director of the Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine and author of two books, Total Recovery: A Revolutionary New Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Pain and Depression and  Why You Are Still Sick: How Infections Can Break Your Immune System & How You Can Recover . A pioneer and leader in the field of integrative...

This week, Tee is once again joined by Martha Carlin, entrepreneur, researcher, microbiome advocate, and author of Connected: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease . Martha's journey into health research began after her husband John was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at just 44 years old. Determined to understand why a seemingly healthy, active man developed a neurodegenerat...

This week, Tee is joined by Barbara Ann Briggs , an author, certified consciousness advisor, spiritual teacher, and longtime practitioner of Ayurveda and Transcendental Meditation. Barbara has dedicated her life to studying and sharing ancient Ayurvedic wisdom that helps individuals cultivate greater health, balance, and longevity. Through her work, she teaches practical ways to strengthen immunit...

This week, Tee sits down with Vincent D'Alessio, better known online as Guido Vinny , a real estate investor, real estate agent, business owner, and outspoken advocate for personal responsibility. Although he doesn't work in the health industry, Vinnie has spent years researching government regulation, environmental toxins, food safety, and the growing influence of corporate lobbying on public pol...

This week, Tee is joined by Jodi Scott, co-founder and CEO of Green Goo , a plant-based first aid and herbal wellness company dedicated to helping people reduce unnecessary chemical exposure in their everyday lives. With a master's degree in health psychology and more than two decades of experience in health and wellness, Jodi combines her passion for holistic health, herbal medicine, and consumer...

This week, Tee is joined by Bracha Goetz, a Harvard-educated author of 47 children's books and a candid memoir for adults about her journey to joy,  Nourish the Soul: Filling the Emptiness Within . Her newest picture books include  The Happiness Box  and  The Mother Who Always Said Yes . After spending two decades trapped in binge eating, restrictive dieting, and a persistent sense of emptiness, B...

This week, Tee sits down with Leeah Smestad, a world traveler, conscious travel advisor, and founder of Newberry Travel . After visiting all seven continents and more than 50 countries, Leeah discovered something many travelers notice but rarely fully understand: chronic digestive issues, migraines, acne, and inflammation often improve dramatically when spending time abroad. What began as personal...

This week, Tee sits down with Jaclyn Downs, a functional genomics analyst, nutrigenomics educator, and author of the acclaimed book, Enhancing Fertility through Functional Medicine . Jaclyn breaks down how functional genomics goes beyond traditional genetic testing by examining how genes interact and how environmental factors influence gene expression. She shares how nutrition, lifestyle, toxins,...

This week, Tee sits down with Dr. Karyn Shanks , a physician, author, and functional medicine practitioner who has spent over four decades helping individuals recover from chronic, complex illness. Once trained in conventional medicine, Dr. Karyn shares that her early clinical experience revealed a gap; she could diagnose and prescribe, but many patients were still left without real solutions. Thi...