Raising Kids in a Toxic World: Solutions from Dr. Michelle Perro
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. 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.
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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. 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 free 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.
MEET OUR GUEST: Michelle Perro, MD, DHom is a seasoned clinician with over 40 years of experience in pediatrics and integrative medicine, dedicated to treating children and families. A Yale graduate, she trained at Mount Sinai Medical School, Bellevue Hospital and NYU, later serving as Director of a Pediatric Emergency Department in NYC and spending over a decade at UCSF Benioff Oakland Children’s Hospital. For the past 25 years, Dr. Perro has championed integrative approaches to health, focusing on the impact of GM foods and pesticides on children’s well-being. She has lectured globally, and co-authored the acclaimed book "What’s Making Our Children Sick?"
Dr. Perro is CEO and co-founder of www.gmoscience.org, promoting food as medicine and regenerative health education. She also hosts the podcast, The New MDS and offers parenting resources through her website. Her upcoming book, Making Our Children Well is set for release in 2025.
Connect: YouTube @gmoscience | https://gmoscience.org/
TIME STAMPS AND 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
3:10 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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