Show Notes
We’re living in a world our bodies were never designed for — microplastics, environmental chemicals, chronic stress, and constant stimulation. So what does detox really mean in 2026?
In this fascinating and forward-looking conversation, I’m joined by Alanna Kit — co-founder of Arc Community and a PhD researcher in behavioural and cognitive neuroscience — who is working at the cutting edge of integrative health, nervous system regulation, and psychedelic research.
We explore detox beyond diets and supplements, the role of inflammation and stress in modern illness, and why small, intentional stressors may actually make us more resilient.
Alanna also shares insights into her upcoming clinical research with UCL examining brain activity during cold exposure using EEG technology — and discusses whether cold plunging is truly harmful for women’s hormones, or if the reality is more nuanced.
We discuss:
What “detox” really means in modern life
Microplastics, chemicals & invisible stressors affecting health
Cold exposure, sauna & the science of hormesis
Whether cold plunging impacts women’s hormones
Why sauna after cold exposure may support recovery
Stress as a tool for resilience rather than something to avoid
The nervous system’s role in healing & inflammation
Psilocybin research and its potential impact on mental health & chronic inflammation
How inflammation may affect the blood-brain barrier
Why community is essential for healing in a post-pandemic world
The rapid growth of Arc Community and its vision for integrative wellness
This episode offers a science-led look at how we build resilience, support detox pathways, and rethink healing in the modern world.
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