How Pesticides Disrupt Your Hormones & Fertility (w/ Von Hippel)

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Frank von Hippel to uncover the dark history of pesticides—from the Irish Potato Famine to modern-day endocrine disruptors. We explore how chemicals like DDT, glyphosate, and neonicotinoids are wreaking havoc on fertility, metabolism, and child development. Plus, practical tips to detox your home, avoid obesogenic chemicals, and protect your family. If you care about food, health, or the future of our planet, don’t miss this deep dive!______________________________________________________________________Subscribe To The Rooted In Resilience Podcast:⭐ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCSpofOL75STGMvUUlD5em7g ⭐ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NTIxm2iqgIdnqI2j2FICr?si=477cfb0440fe40ce⭐ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-resilience/id1663060063______________________________________________________________________Keep Up With Us!🖥️ Website: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/🗞️ Newsletter: https://www.armstrongsisters.com/newsletter-signup👩🏼‍🌾 Our Farm CoOp, Nourish: https://nourishcooperative.com/ {The highest quality food you can find, delivered directly to your door. Low PUFA chicken and pork, 100% grass-fed beef and lamb, traditional sourdough, raw dog food, & more}🥚Waitlist for our eggs: https://angel-acresfarm.com/pages/waitlist-for-eggs{Low PUFA, corn & soy free, pasture-raised eggs, delivered directly to your door}______________________________________________________________________Follow Us On Social Media➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strong.sistas/➡️ X: https://twitter.com/strong_sistas➡️TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@strong.sistas?_t=8oW270Feyz5&_r=1➡️ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strong-sisters-103331317/➡️FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083808037077➡️ THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@strong.sistas?invite=2____________________________________________________0:00 – Coming Up1:05 - The Potato Famine & Origins of Pesticides4:58 - The Deadly Nightshade Family & Early Pesticide Resistance7:29 - Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring & Environmental Warnings12:45 - Endocrine Disruption: How Pesticides Mess With Hormones14:56 - Fertility Crisis: Pesticides & Reproductive Health17:38 - The Science Behind Hormone Disruption20:10 - Male Fertility Decline & Sperm Count Collapse22:13 - Estrogen Dominance & Women’s Health Risks24:21 - Phytoestrogens in Food: Soy, Flax & Hidden Dangers27:55 - How to Reduce Chemical Exposure at Home30:16 - Toxic Homes: VOCs, Paint, & Building Materials35:05 - The Chemical Age: From Warfare to Agriculture40:29 - DDT: From Miracle Chemical to Banned Toxin48:10 - Neonicotinoids: The New Pesticide Threat49:55 - Glyphosate (Roundup) & Gut Microbiome Destruction52:46 - Regulatory Failure: Who’s Really in Control?57:26 - How to Fight Back: Clean Water, Food & Home Tips1:11:40 - Integrated Pest Management: A Solution for the Future1:19:40 - Obesity, Autism & Chemical Connections1:25:08 - Italy vs. America: Why Traditional Diets Win1:36:02 - Final Thoughts