Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes
Green Living with Tee
Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes is a Household Toxins Health Guru with over 40 years of experience researching how everyday chemicals impact your health. She helps you reduce exposure to toxins in personal care products, cleaning supplies, food, and common household items. On Green Living with Tee, you'll discover practical tips for low-tox living, healthy aging, toxin awareness, and creating a cleaner, healthier home. Each episode features conversations with doctors, scientists, and wellness experts who share actionable strategies to reduce chemical exposure, support long-term health, and improve...
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Therese "Tee" Forton-Barnes
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Allison Samon: How Food Affects Your Health 05.08.2024 42:54
This week Tee is excited to welcome Allison Samon. Allison is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner who works with clients to overcome chronic illness, escape mystery symptoms, and help redesign their lifestyle so they can be fit, energized, and pain-free in ways that are easy, fun, and sustainable. Allison struggled with unexplained chronic pain for over 10 years and in this episode,...
Dr. Angela Zeng: The Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine 29.07.2024 43:26
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Angela Zeng for an in-depth look at traditional Chinese Medicine. As the visionary founder of Karviva Beverages, Dr. Zeng has revolutionized the wellness beverage industry by marrying the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with cutting-edge nutritional science. With an impressive academic foundation in biochemistry, and pathology, and an MBA, A...
How to Keep Your Home Healthy and Lower Your Cancer Risk with Tee Forton-Barnes 22.07.2024 29:23
This episode is dedicated to my mother, Mary Forton, as her birthday is this week and she would have been 94. She taught me as a young child in the '60s and '70s about organic food, avoiding processed and fast food, staying away from chemicals in cleaning supplies and personal care products and so many other tips on living a low-tox life. Do you check the ingredient list of the products that you...
Marla Mervis-Hartmann: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating 15.07.2024 37:34
In this episode, Tee welcomes Marla Mervis-Hartmann, creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself . Marla opens up about her struggles with emotional eating and body image issues. She shares her transformative journey of self-compassion and self-friendship, which helped her overcome years of dysfunctional eating and negative body image. Marla explains how societal pressures and mixed messages about bo...
George Siegal: Homeowners Be Aware 08.07.2024 32:58
This week Tee is delighted to welcome George Siegal for an informative conversation about what to look for and what questions to ask when you are buying or renting a home. George is an impassioned filmmaker, with a new documentary coming out this summer titled Built to Last: Buyer Beware , casting a spotlight on the impacts of substandard home construction on both homeowners and communities. This...
Dr. Richard Chen: How to Deal with Toxicity for Your Health 01.07.2024 24:32
This week Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Richard Chen for a wonderful conversation about integrative medicine and taking control of your health and well-being. Dr. Chen is an integrative medical doctor with 31 years of experience. In this chat, Tee and Richard discuss the burden of toxins and their impact on health. Dr. Chen, who transitioned from a traditional family doctor to integrative medicine...
Mory Diané: Revolutionizing Green Beauty with the Rover Refillable Skincare Roll-On 24.06.2024 22:56
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Mory Diané the founder and designer behind the revolutionary Rover device, created under his engineering design company, Cleyx. Mory shares his journey from the Ivory Coast to the U.S., his academic and professional background in civil engineering and the power industry, and his shift towards environmental sustainability. Mory and Tee discuss the inspiration...
Chwynyn Vaughan: Why Botanicals Are Better for Your Health Than Artificial Fragrance 17.06.2024 34:07
This week Tee is excited to welcome Chwynyn Vaughan to the podcast for an incredibly insightful look at the benefits of organic botanicals for our health and skin. For more than 3 decades, Chwynyn has embraced a clean, toxin-free lifestyle. Chwynyn's desire to use pure products coupled with a deep love of botanicals, regenerative gardening, and foraging wild plants, led her to create her all-natur...
Jenn Trepeck: The Facts About Food Labels 10.06.2024 41:35
This week Tee is excited to welcome Jenn Trepeck for an in-depth conversation about how we can truly read labels on our food products. Jenn has been described as "A Force of Nature" in the wellness space, recognized as one of Podcast Magazine's 40 under 40, and nominated for the 2022 International Women's Podcast Award for Visionary Leadership. She is an Optimal Health Coach, Podcaster, and Busine...
Ginny Dent Brant: The Relationship Between Plastics and Cancer 03.06.2024 36:45
This week Tee is happy to welcome her Friend Ginny Dent Brant back to the show for a talk on the emerging research regarding the relationship between plastics and cancer. Ginny is a speaker and writer who has battled cancer, ministered around the world, and served as a counselor, educator, wellness advocate, and adjunct professor. Her recent book, Unleash Your God-given Healing: Eight Steps to Pre...
Sage Dammers: Why Adaptogens Are Great for Your Health 27.05.2024 29:43
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Sage Dammers for a deep dive into the many health benefits of adaptogens and natural herbs. Sage is the Co-founder and CEO of Addictive Wellness , an innovative and environmentally-conscious chocolate retailer who are committed to providing the world's most delicious, pure, and toxin-free chocolates and drink mixes. In this episode, Sage shares how his journey...
Tanya Willis: Chemicals That May Promote Obesity 20.05.2024 35:52
This week Tee is excited to welcome her friend and fellow podcaster Tanya Willis to the show for an insightful and eye-opening look at obesogens and how they are affecting our health and happiness. In this chat, Tee and Tanya discuss the prevalence of these obesogens—environmental chemicals found in everyday household products that contribute to obesity. Tanya shares her inspiring journey from a s...
Dr. Sharon Surita: How Plastics Can Wreak Havoc on Your Body 13.05.2024 37:07
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Sharon Surita for a harrowing talk about the effects of plastics on our bodies. Dr. Sharon is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and triumphant chronic illness warrior. Her passion for holistic well-being is shaped by her four-year journey to overcome challenges with Dysautonomia and complications from a hernia mesh implant. Armed wit...
Sweta Vikram: Practicing Self-Care with Ayurveda 06.05.2024 34:48
This week Tee welcomes Sweta Vikram for a wonderful conversation about Ayurvedic self-care practices and her journey into embracing an Ayurvedic lifestyle. Sweta is an international speaker, best-selling author, and Doctor of Ayurveda with a postgraduate degree in Sports Nutrition. Sweta's journey began after consistently questioning the uniformity of dietary recommendations across diverse backgro...
David Medansky: Avoiding Processed Foods and Deceptive Marketing 29.04.2024 42:43
In this episode, Tee welcomes David Medansky to discuss deceptive marketing tactics in the food, pharmaceutical, and weight loss industries that prioritize profits over health. David is a best-selling author and speaker known for helping people lead healthier lives. In this chat, David shares his personal journey from struggling with weight issues to losing 50 pounds and keeping it off after a ser...
Matthew Frederick: Avoiding Toxins in Personal Care Products 22.04.2024 35:19
This week Tee is excited to welcome Matthew Frederick the founder of Nobiesse Laboratories. His mission is to push the boundaries of what's possible in these fields, of skincare and he is committed to creating high-quality, personal care products and services designed to enhance and extend human life. Driven by a deep-seated passion for transformative change, Matthew founded Nobiesse to fill a sig...
Dr. Leona Allen: How Toxins Contribute To Weight Issues 15.04.2024 34:30
This week Tee is excited to welcome Dr. Leona Allen, a licensed chiropractor and founder of Freedom Health Systems . In this episode, Dr. Allen and Tee discuss the often-overlooked relationship between toxins and weight issues. Dr. Leona also shares her journey from struggling with weight loss after the birth of her two boys and discovering the significant impact of toxins on overall health. Dr....
Xenia Brandstetter: Recovering Naturally From an Autoimmune Disease 08.04.2024 37:30
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Xenia Brandstetter who shares her transformative journey from battling multiple autoimmune diseases in her twenties to becoming a symptom-free wellness coach. Initially working in finance and living a seemingly dream life, Xenia's health deteriorated, leading to a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis and Crohn's disease. She discusses the challenges of dealing wi...
Kim Rahir: How to Improve Your Health and Happiness by Building Muscle 01.04.2024 36:53
This week, Tee is excited to welcome Kim Rahir live from Madrid, Spain for an empowering talk about the benefits of building muscle in your midlife and beyond. Kim is a 60-year-old mother of three who was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. This year she became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and we...
Dr. Mani Kukreja: A Talk About Healthy Aging 25.03.2024 42:26
This week Tee is thrilled to welcome Dr. Mani Kukreja for a great talk about aging. Dr. Kukreja is the Director of Integrative Health and Wellness at ResBioti . In this episode, Dr. Mani outlines the scientific theories behind aging, describing it as a complex biological process characterized by the decline of cellular function, which environmental toxins and lifestyle stressors can accelerate. S...
Alicia McCarthy: Healthy Home: A Deep Dive into Safer Cleaning and Disinfection Practices 18.03.2024 33:46
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Alicia McCarthy for a deep dive into safer cleaning and disinfection practices in our home. A growing number of studies have identified cleaners as a group at risk for adverse health effects on the skin and the respiratory tract. Chemical substances present in cleaning products could be responsible for these effects. Alicia is here to guide listeners through t...
Dr. Shivani Gupta: Ayurvedic Lifestyle and the Power of Detox 11.03.2024 35:22
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Dr. Shivani Gupta for an enlightening conversation about the detoxifying and healing properties of Ayurveda. Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic Specialist and the founder of Fusionary Formulas , an Ayurvedic supplement company that helps people with inflammation and pain. As an expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices, Dr. Shivani helps her clients achieve equi...
Creating a Healthy Home with Dr. Lum Frundi 04.03.2024 34:30
This week Tee welcomes Dr. Lum Frundi to the podcast to illuminate and inform listeners about the risk of potential toxins and how they can affect you and your family's well-being. Dr. Lum is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Generational Wellbeing. Her passion defines and drives her teaching of healthy habits and how to create sustainable generations. As a practicing Pediatrician...
Stacy Malesiewski: Why Indoor Air Is So Important to Our Health 26.02.2024 35:38
To celebrate our 200th episode Tee is so excited to welcome Stacy Malesiewski from Austin Air Systems for a wonderful conversation about the importance of purifying your indoor air and how Austin Air Purifiers stand apart from other low-quality "air purifiers" on the market. Mold, VOCs, dust, wildfire smoke, and other allergens can all compromise air quality and your health. EPA studies of human e...
Mahwish Syed: How My Cancer Journey Opened My Eyes to the Hidden Toxins in My Home 19.02.2024 30:23
This week Tee is delighted to welcome Mahwish Syed for an inspirational and affirming talk about the power of holistic design and overcoming the many challenges of cancer and cancer recovery. Mahwish is an award-winning fashion and interior designer, celebrated author, cancer survivor, and devoted mother. Her creations have adorned bodies and homes for over two decades, fostering spaces that nurtu...
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