Your Tea Bag Is Releasing BILLIONS of Microplastics... | Josephine Musco | DSH #1839 episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 22 MIN

Your Tea Bag Is Releasing BILLIONS of Microplastics... | Josephine Musco | DSH #1839

from Digital Social Hour · host Sean Kelly

Your tea bag could be releasing BILLIONS of microplastics into your body… and that’s just the beginning. From workout clothes to water bottles to everyday groceries — plastic is infiltrating our health in ways most people never think about. In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean sits down with wellness entrepreneur and patent holder Josephine Musco to talk about microplastics, hormone disruption, seed oils, detoxing, and why she reinvented tea to eliminate hidden toxins. Josephine breaks down: • Why traditional tea bags may release billions of microplastics • How plastics can mimic estrogen and disrupt hormones • The dangers of seed oils (and how long they stay in your body) • Why most electrolytes aren’t optimized for women • Detox methods like lymphatic activation & rebounding • Raising a fully biohacked child in today’s world • Why health is the ultimate status symbol They also discuss fashion vs. function, organic fabrics, antioxidants, olive leaf extract, and building a wellness brand from scratch after personal tragedy. If you care about what goes in — and on — your body, this conversation will open your eyes. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Plastic is everywhere (even your toothbrush & clothes) 1:05 – Tea bags & microplastics explained 2:30 – Coffee vs tea: mold & acidity debate 4:05 – Olive leaf antioxidants & patent process 5:30 – Workout clothes, toxins & skin absorption 7:50 – Energy, vibration & intentional production 9:00 – Female-optimized electrolytes 12:45 – Microplastics, hormones & infertility 15:00 – Detox strategies (Dutch test, rebounding, lymphatic tea) 18:20 – Seed oils & restaurant hacks 20:00 – Raising a biohacked child 23:50 – Where to buy & what’s next 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 💼 SPONSORS: QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! Samsara: samsara.com/DSH N101: https://tidd.ly/4kd6ycg Quantum Upgrade: http://quantumupgrade.io/ Code: DSH 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Josephine Musco : https://www.instagram.com/josephinemusco_/? 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. 🏷️ SEO Tags Digital Social Hour, Josephine Musco interview, microplastics health, seed oils danger, hormone disruption, estrogen dominance, detox protocol, olive leaf extract, lymphatic drainage, rebounding benefits, biohacking, female electrolytes, plastic free tea, wellness podcast, health entrepreneur Visit Our Website at https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/   Presented by https://podgo.io/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your tea bag could be releasing BILLIONS of microplastics into your body… and that’s just the beginning. From workout clothes to water bottles to everyday groceries — plastic is infiltrating our health in ways most people never think about. In this episode of Digital Social Hour, Sean sits down with wellness entrepreneur and patent holder Josephine Musco to talk about microplastics, hormone disruption, seed oils, detoxing, and why she reinvented tea to eliminate hidden toxins. Josephine breaks down: • Why traditional tea bags may release billions of microplastics • How plastics can mimic estrogen and disrupt hormones • The dangers of seed oils (and how long they stay in your body) • Why most electrolytes aren’t optimized for women • Detox methods like lymphatic activation & rebounding • Raising a fully biohacked child in today’s world • Why health is the ultimate status symbol They also discuss fashion vs. function, organic fabrics, antioxidants, olive leaf extract, and building a wellness brand from scratch after personal tragedy. If you care about what goes in — and on — your body, this conversation will open your eyes. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Plastic is everywhere (even your toothbrush & clothes) 1:05 – Tea bags & microplastics explained 2:30 – Coffee vs tea: mold & acidity debate 4:05 – Olive leaf antioxidants & patent process 5:30 – Workout clothes, toxins & skin absorption 7:50 – Energy, vibration & intentional production 9:00 – Female-optimized electrolytes 12:45 – Microplastics, hormones & infertility 15:00 – Detox strategies (Dutch test, rebounding, lymphatic tea) 18:20 – Seed oils & restaurant hacks 20:00 – Raising a biohacked child 23:50 – Where to buy & what’s next 🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT 👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application 💼 SPONSORS: QUINCE: https://quince.com/dsh 🥗 Fuel your health with Viome: https://buy.viome.com/SEAN Use code “Sean” at checkout for a discount! Samsara: samsara.com/DSH N101: https://tidd.ly/4kd6ycg Quantum Upgrade: http://quantumupgrade.io/ Code: DSH 📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorships [email protected] 👤 GUEST Josephine Musco : https://www.instagram.com/josephinemusco_/? 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 📸 Follow the Host Sean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly ⚠️ DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy. 🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world. 🏷️ SEO Tags Digital Social Hour, Josephine Musco interview, microplastics health, seed oils danger, hormone disruption, estrogen dominance, detox protocol, olive leaf extract, lymphatic drainage, rebounding benefits, biohacking, female electrolytes, plastic free tea, wellness podcast, health entrepreneur

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