Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark

Josephine Musco, environmental health researcher and founder of Olyxir, exposes how everyday products hide microplastics and other toxins. She reveals how teabags, skincare, workout gear and period products leak plastics. Short, punchy discussions cover hormone disruption, bioaccumulation, plastic-free tea alternatives, and practical swaps for cleaner daily routines.

Bethany McDaniel, founder of Primally Pure and skincare formulator who healed her own adult acne, talks about what's really driving chronic acne in women. She covers farm-sourced tallow and how to use it, why many non-toxic products still fail, and the roles of hormones, birth control, fasting, circadian rhythm, and sunscreen choices.

Heidi Sime, circadian rhythm expert and co-founder of DreamWalkerz, blends ecological architecture with light-based sleep science. She explains how morning sunlight programs hormones and supports babies, why evening blue light harms skin and cortisol, and simple fixes like dawn sunlight, blue-light blocking glasses, and circadian-friendly nursery lighting.

Jason Karp, founder and CEO of HumanCo and clean-food investor who executive produced The Plastic Detox, shares insider stories from Big Food. He exposes how industry consolidation, labeling loopholes, and engineered ingredients shape what we eat. He also breaks down plastic’s role in fertility harm and offers practical swaps to reduce household plastic exposure.

Leah Plunkett, legal scholar and author focused on family privacy in the digital age, explains why posting kids online is riskier now. She discusses the rise of the family influencer economy, how AI amplifies harms, and legal responses to monetized sharenting. Short practical rules and cleanup strategies are also explored.

Dr. Bryce Appelbaum, board-certified neuro-optometrist and founder of MyVisionFirst, explains how vision is brain work, not just optics. He discusses screen-driven myopia, misdiagnoses like ADHD, concussion-related visual problems, practical light and nutrition habits, low-tech vision exercises, and modern alternatives to standard eye care. Short, surprising, and actionable.

Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, PhD, scientist and Chief Development & Science Officer at ReSTEM, studies stem cells, exosomes, aging, and fertility. He discusses why people age differently, links between stress, viruses and accelerated aging, practical pillars like sleep/food/exercise, senescent 'zombie' cells and immune clearing, exosome skin therapies, and when stem cell or IV immune approaches might help or pose risks.

Chris Masterjohn, PhD, nutritional scientist and mitochondrial researcher who founded Mito.me. He discusses mitochondria as the engine of energy, methylene blue’s short-term uses and long-term risks, which exercises best predict longevity, the controversy over seed oils, and why testing and personalized nutrition matter.

Nate Graville, founder of Jevity and preventive health entrepreneur, helps people use advanced at-home diagnostics, personalized supplements, and peptides guided by blood work and genetics. He explains why men ignore health, how to lead family health choices, which biomarkers to track, practical testing cadences, peptide uses and safety, and ways to reduce household toxin exposure.

Dave Asprey, entrepreneur and biohacking pioneer behind Bulletproof and Danger Coffee. He recounts dramatic weight loss origins, explains why calories aren’t the full story, and explores nicotine’s surprising therapeutic potential. Conversations cover sleep and circadian light control, peptides and nootropics, seed oils and mitochondrial harm, and practical biohacks for longevity and fertility.