Growth without toxins.
Overcoming Struggles with Daily Rituals: Dr Aly Cohen’s cleaner, kinder choices.
Learning to Detox from the Inside Out with Dr. Aly Cohen on Brave New Girls Podcast
On the Brave New Girls podcast, integrative rheumatologist Dr. Aly Cohen shares a refreshingly candid glimpse into her personal wellness journey, grounded in science but deeply human. As the author of the revolutionary new book DETOXIFY: The Everyday Toxins Harming Your Immune System and How to Defend Against Them, Dr. Cohen combines medical insight with actionable strategies that support not only immune health but also emotional resilience.
Speaking with empathy and urgency, Dr. Cohen unveils how toxins in everyday items—from plastic water bottles to personal care products—accumulate in the body, disrupt hormones, and compromise immune function. But beyond the facts and figures, what resonates most is her lived experience. She admits to daily struggles with stress, fatigue, and the never-ending juggle of motherhood, career, and self-care. Her vulnerability makes her guidance even more compelling. She doesn’t simply prescribe detox strategies—she lives them.
Dr. Cohen’s DETOXIFY program is a 21-day roadmap for reducing toxic exposure and enhancing the body’s natural detoxification systems. It’s designed to be accessible and empowering, filled with practical tools: think glass containers instead of plastic, natural deodorant swaps, and scrutinizing ingredient labels. These seemingly small actions, she argues, are powerful levers for long-term health.
One of her most powerful messages on the podcast is that wellness isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being consistent. Her own wellbeing rituals are rooted in simple, mindful practices: walking in nature, deep breathing, whole-food plant-based eating, and making space for connection. She encourages listeners to stay curious and to ask: How can I make one cleaner, kinder choice today?
Dr. Cohen also emphasizes the link between immune health and emotional wellbeing. Chronic exposure to stress is, in her view, just as toxic as microplastics. Her voice softens as she talks about the importance of boundaries, community, and taking guilt-free time for yourself—even just 10 minutes in a quiet room. “If we’re not grounded emotionally,” she says, “it doesn’t matter how clean our food is.”
So what can we take away from Dr. Aly Cohen’s insights?
We grow not just by removing what harms us, but by cultivating what heals. True detoxification is a layered process—physical, emotional, and environmental. And while the path can feel overwhelming at first, it starts with awareness and small, manageable changes.
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Ten Actionable Steps for Building Wellbeing
Start with one room – Detox your bathroom first by swapping out synthetic personal care products for clean alternatives.
Read your labels – Make it a habit to check ingredients on food, beauty, and cleaning products.
Drink smart – Filter your tap water and ditch plastic bottles for glass or stainless steel.
Go fragrance-free – Artificial fragrances in candles and sprays are loaded with endocrine disruptors.
Build your plate – Aim for half of your meals to be colorful fruits and vegetables to support liver detox.
Breathe deeply – Try a 5-minute box breathing exercise to reduce stress and inflammation.
Connect with nature – A daily walk in fresh air boosts immune resilience and calms the nervous system.
Limit processed foods – Cut back on additives and preservatives that burden the body’s detox pathways.
Create an electronics curfew – Reduce EMF exposure and improve sleep by powering down at least 1 hour before bed.
Choose one thing to let go of – Whether it’s a habit, toxic relationship, or item in your home—release what doesn’t serve you.
Dr. Aly Cohen shares powerful detox strategies and personal insights on Brave New Girls podcast, helping us grow cleaner, calmer, and stronger from within.
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