Episode 46: Protecting & Regenerating Your Body from the Impact of Glyphosate and Everyday Toxins with Susana Puelles
In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Susana Puelles, a holistic hormone and fertility specialist who has been helping women heal their wombs and live in hormonal harmony for over a decade. As a functional and Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, Susana draws from both Eastern and Western approaches to help women reverse damage caused by environmental toxins and replenish their reserves to optimize their cycles.
By tuning in, you'll learn:
- What glyphosate is, where it can be found, and how we come into contact with it
- The shocking connection between everyday toxins and fertility issues
- Where toxins like pesticides, plastics, and heavy metals are lurking in your daily life
- How to identify signs that your body is struggling with toxic overload
- Practical steps to reduce your exposure and support your body's natural detoxification
- The powerful role of food, water, and specific herbs in protecting your reproductive health
Topics Covered
In this eye-opening conversation, Susana shares her journey from Western medicine into Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and how her personal experiences with high-risk pregnancy led her to focus on women's reproductive health. She offers invaluable insights into how our toxic environment is contributing to rising rates of fertility issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic health conditions.
Some key highlights:
- Introduction to Susana and her journey to becoming a Chinese Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist
- Detailed explanation of glyphosate: what it is, where it can be found, and how we come into contact with it
- How 80% of our toxic exposure comes from food and water, and simple steps to address this
- The devastating impact of pesticides and plastics on reproductive health
- Overview of everyday toxins and their common sources
- Signs and symptoms that indicate you may be impacted by glyphosate or everyday toxins
- The connection between toxins and conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and PCOS
- Susana's tips and tricks for preventing exposure to toxins and supporting the body when affected
- Simple, practical steps you can take today to protect your body
About Susana Puelles
Susana Puelles, L.Ac., is a holistic hormone and fertility specialist who has spent over a decade helping women heal their wombs and live in hormonal harmony. After working in Western medicine for years and experiencing her own hormone struggles and high-risk pregnancy, she transitioned to Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
As a functional and Chinese medicine practitioner, she helps women reverse decades of damage and replenish their reserves to fix their cycles, live pain and medication-free, while boosting their success at achieving a safe, natural pregnancy.
After overcoming her own hormone struggles, she has committed her practice to supporting women throughout their life cycles and embracing the changes from youth, motherhood, and beyond.
Susana works with women all over the world to achieve optimal levels of healing in her signature programs and is the founder of YoniSync, a herbal elixir product line designed to harmonize hormones and enhance womb and reproductive health.
Connect with Susana:
- Website: feelonpoint.com/radiant-program.html
- Instagram: @yoni.sync
- Facebook: Feelonpoint
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Timestamps
[00:00:00] Introduction to the episode about toxins featuring Susana Puelles
[00:00:22] Background on Susana as a holistic hormone and fertility specialist
[00:01:12] Overview of topics covered in the episode
[00:02:34] Podcast introduction and Iris's background
[00:03:37] Beginning of the interview with Susana
[00:03:52] Susana's journey into Chinese medicine and acupuncture
[00:07:45] Transition to focusing on women's health and womb health
[00:12:48] Discussion of toxins and their relationship to fertility
[00:13:16] Explanation of glyphosate and where it is commonly found
[00:15:48] Food and water as primary sources of toxic exposure
[00:17:25] Effects of plastics on hormone health and weight
[00:18:18] Metals and their connection to thyroid issues and reproductive disorders
[00:21:12] Signs and symptoms of toxin exposure in the body
[00:22:42] Connection between anemia and toxins
[00:23:54] How toxins negatively impact egg quality and reproductive health
[00:26:02] Holistic approach to addressing root causes
[00:30:10] Practical tips to prevent and address toxin exposure
[00:31:42] Importance of water filtration and organic food
[00:32:38] Caution regarding plastic water bottles
[00:33:22] Supporting the body's detoxification processes
[00:34:06] Benefits of mushrooms like Chaga and Reishi
[00:36:05] Safe skincare practices and avoiding toxins in beauty products
[00:39:01] Information about Susana's resources and website
[00:40:30] Where to find Susana online
[00:41:40] Episode wrap-up and how to connect with Iris
The Hidden Danger in Our Environment
Susana explains the alarming reality that our environment is loaded with hundreds of thousands of toxins that specifically target our endocrine system—the delicate network of glands that produce our hormones.
"There is no conversation about hormones or health balance without talking about toxins because our hormones, our little endocrine glands, every single one, especially our glands—they're enticed by toxins. Toxins love them. They're like magnets."
These environmental exposures are directly linked to unexplained infertility, low AMH (egg reserve), poor egg quality, and declining sperm counts. And while we can't avoid all toxins, Susana emphasizes that we do have control over our daily exposures through food, water, and personal care products.
Glyphosate: The Silent Fertility Destroyer
One of the most concerning toxins Susana discusses is glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup weed killer, which is the number one pesticide used in America (though banned in some European countries).
"Glyphosate is proven to cause non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other exposure cancers and diseases. Infertility is one of them because your cells, your egg cells and your sperm cells—those are cells, and these toxins eat them up."
The highest concentrations of glyphosate are found in:
- Oats
- Wheat
- Corn
- Soy
- Wine
- Cotton (including non-organic tampons)
How Your Body Signals Toxic Overload
According to Susana, many common health issues are actually signs of toxic burden:
Skin Problems
Eczema, psoriasis, and acne can indicate that toxins are trying to exit through the skin, often accompanied by an overload of heavy metals or viral components.
Anemia
Surprisingly, anemia can be caused by toxins like glyphosate and aluminum, blocking your cells from oxygenating properly and preventing nutrient absorption.
Reproductive Issues
Poor egg quality, poor sperm quality, fibroids, endometriosis, and cysts are often connected to toxic exposure, particularly heavy metals.
Thyroid Imbalances
Thyroid dysfunction frequently relates to toxic burden, especially metals like cadmium, copper, and aluminum.
"These aren't genetic changes in our species—that would be way too fast. So it is an environmental exposure. What are we exposed to? More and more pesticides, more and more plastics."
Practical Steps to Protect Your Fertility
Susana offers several actionable recommendations that we can all implement:
1. Water Filtration
"Up to 80 percent of our toxic exposure comes from food and water. Start there."
Invest in a high-quality water filtration system that removes fluoride, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical residues. Simple Brita filters are not sufficient for removing these toxins.
2. Shower Filters
Install a shower filter to prevent absorption of chemicals through your skin during bathing.
3. Choose Organic and Plastic-Free
Eat organic foods whenever possible, and avoid foods packaged in plastic. Focus on whole, unprocessed foods from local sources.
4. Eliminate Plastic Water Bottles
"Stop drinking from plastic water bottles. They are estrogenic and are changing your biology, your hormones."
5. Detoxification Support
Consider natural detoxifiers like:
- Fulvic acids
- Chlorella
- Spirulina
- Chaga mushroom
- Reishi mushroom
"The mushrooms are not a trend. They are not just a superfood. They are essential in our daily life, and they've been around for millennia for a reason."
6. Clean Up Your Skincare
Avoid products with:
- Fragrance (unless from essential oils)
- Sulfates
- Parabens
- Aluminum (especially in deodorants)
Key Takeaways
- Your reproductive health is directly impacted by environmental toxins
- 80% of toxic exposure comes from food and water—focus on these first
- Simple changes like filtered water and organic food can dramatically reduce your toxic burden
- Look for signs your body may be struggling with toxins (skin issues, thyroid problems, reproductive concerns)
- Support your body's natural detoxification with clean food, water, and beneficial supplements
Susana reminds us that while toxins are unavoidable in today's world, we can take meaningful steps to protect ourselves: "The toxins are going to come in, but you can always empower yourself and strengthen your system to get rid of them."
About the Host
I’m Iris Josephina—functional hormone specialist, orthomolecular hormone coach, and entrepreneur. Through Cycle Seeds and The Inner Rhythms Podcast, I support people in reconnecting with their cyclical nature, deepening body literacy, and reclaiming hormonal harmony from a place of sovereignty and embodied knowledge. Most people know me from Instagram, where I share stories, tools, and inspiration on cyclical living, menstrual cycles, fertility, hormones and more.
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