Raising Kids in a Toxic World: Solutions from Dr. Michelle Perro

Hi, y’all! Johanna here from the TX Soil Sisters.

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In this episode of the Soil Sisters Podcast, recorded on September 12, 2025, you’ll learn the impacts of GMOs and glyphosate on children's health with Dr. Michelle Perro, a veteran pediatrician with over four decades of experience in acute and integrative medicine.

Michelle Perro, MD, is a veteran pediatrician with over four decades of experience in acute and integrative medicine, as well as, co-founder and CEO of GMOScience, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. More than fifteen years ago, Dr. Perro transformed her clinical practice to include the health effects from GMOs and their associated pesticides.  She has worked as both Emergency Room Director and Attending Physician from New York's Metropolitan Hospital/New York Medical college to UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, Oakland, CA.  Dr. Perro has co-authored the highly acclaimed book, What's Making our Children Sick.  Stay tuned for her upcoming book, Making our Children Well, an instructional guidebook for parents on nutrition and homeopathy.

Dr. Perro also hosts the podcast, The New MDs.

Connect:YouTube @gmoscience | https://gmoscience.org/

Dr. Perro is also co-founder and CEO of GMOScience.org; she shares insights from her clinical experience and research with us. We discuss the alarming rise in chronic pediatric disorders and actionable ways to reverse them. The conversation highlights practical solutions for families, including dietary changes, the importance of regenerative organic foods, and ways to naturally detoxify the body.

Dr. Perro also shares helpful tips for improving cooking practices and offers resources available through GMOscience.org.

If you're ready to navigate the complexities of our food system and reclaim your family's health, this podcast is for you.

Happy farming and healthy living, y’all.

Jo (and Crystal) ❤️

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Time Stamps & Links

00:00 Welcome to Soil Sisters Podcast

00:24 Introducing Dr. Michelle Perro

03:37 The Rise of Chronic Pediatric Disorders

07:02 Impact of Processed Foods on Children's Health

13:10 The Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods

29:25 The Harmful Effects of Glyphosate

38:02 Food Sensitivities and Integrative Medicine

39:06 The Cost of Organic Food vs. Medical Bills

40:22 Autism and the Gut-Brain Connection

42:05 Restoring Health Through Diet

47:47 Challenges of Dietary Changes in Families

54:55 Detoxification and Heavy Metal Removal

58:46 The Importance of Safe Cookware

01:04:54 GMO Science and Advocacy

01:09:04 Conclusion and Gratitude


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