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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 48 MIN

Why We’re Sicker Than Ever: How Pesticides, Profits, and Policy Are Failing Us with Dr. Nathan Donley

from The Over 50 Health & Wellness Podcast · host Kevin English

Text us a comment or question!We’re living longer - but not healthier. Chronic disease, obesity, cancer, and cognitive decline are skyrocketing, and most of us have been led to believe it’s all about food and fitness. But there’s a deeper story hiding in plain sight. In this eye-opening conversation, Coach Kevin English sits down with Dr. Nathan Donley, a cellular biologist turned environmental health researcher, to uncover the truth about the toxins all around us - and inside us. From pesticide-laden crops to chemical-filled water and everyday household products, Dr. Donley reveals how corporate profits and weak policy have created an invisible health crisis. You’ll learn what these chemicals are doing to your body, how they interact with diet and lifestyle, and why prevention (not treatment) should be the future of medicine. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but still struggling to feel vibrant and strong, this episode will change the way you think about health, aging, and personal responsibility. In This Episode You’ll Discover:Why chronic disease rates keep climbing - even as science advancesThe shocking truth about what’s really in your food, water, and soilHow modern agriculture and corporate lobbying shape the “standard” American dietThe difference between dirt and living soil (and why it matters for your health)How long-term exposure to small amounts of toxins can sabotage your body’s ability to healWhy the solution isn’t a “detox” - it’s systemic change and smarter choicesWhat steps you can take today to reduce exposure and reclaim control over your health About Dr. Nathan DonleyDr. Donley earned his PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology at Oregon Health and Sciences University, where he studied how toxic chemicals damage DNA and lead to cancer. Today, he works with the Center for Biological Diversity, fighting to expose the health and environmental dangers of pesticides and chemical pollution - and pushing for stronger protections for people, wildlife, and the planet.Visit https://www.biologicaldiversity.org to learn more and take action.Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiodiv/ 🚀 Ready to Take Action?Listen now to discover what’s really making us sick — and how you can build a lean, strong, toxin-resilient body for life.🎉 The PrimeForge App is officially here! Start your FREE 7-day trial today!Click HERE to download for iOS.Click HERE to download for Android.Over 50 and frustrated with your progress? Book a free Silver Edge Clarity Call and get a clear plan forward.👉 https://go.silveredgefitness.com/clarirty-call

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Text us a comment or question! We’re living longer - but not healthier. Chronic disease, obesity, cancer, and cognitive decline are skyrocketing, and most of us have been led to believe it’s all about food and fitness. But there’s a deeper story hiding in plain sight. In this eye-opening conversation, Coach Kevin English sits down with Dr. Nathan Donley, a cellular biologist turned environmental health researcher, to uncover the truth about the toxins all around us - and inside us. &nb...

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