Episode 166: Poisoned By Chemicals with Alan Bell

Alan Bell is a former organized crime prosecutor in Florida whose life took a dramatic turn when he was poisoned by his own office building. The toxins left him chronically ill for years before he identified the cause and founded the Environmental Health Foundation. Joined by renowned legal minds like those depicted in "Erin Brockovich" and "A Civil Action," Bell has since championed the cause of environmental injury victims in court. His best-selling book, "POISONED," endorsed by figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Alan Dershowitz, sheds light on the pervasive dangers of everyday environmental toxins. Supported by the likes of former Vice President Al Gore and Apollo 17 Commander Gene Cernan, Bell continues his crusade, offering a compelling perspective on one of today's most critical global health issues.

Topics in this episode:

• Discussing Alan's life and career before he fell ill and how his illness started.
• Reviewing his medical journey, his symptoms and diagnosis, and the initial responses from doctors and the medical community.
• Reflecting on his experience at his sickest point and how it affected him, as well as what steps he took to regain his health and what contributed to his eventual recovery.
• Investigating the impact of his illness on his relationships.
• Detailing how his advocacy work and health challenges reshaped his personal life.
• Discussing his transition from being ill into advocacy for victims of environmental toxins.