A Parent's Guide to Vaccines & Obesity: Protecting Your Child in a Confusing World | Dr. Joel Gator

Join the October Menopause Challenge: https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong-menopause-challenge/ Pre-Order The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK and receive exclusive bonuses: https://drgabriellelyon.com/playbook/ Want ad-free episodes, exclusives and access to community Q&As? Subscribe to Forever Strong Insider: https://foreverstrong.supercast.com Description In this episode, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with pediatrician Dr. Joel Gator Warsh to confront the most concerning trends in children's health. Dr. Warsh, author of A Shot and a Hard Place, reveals the staggering rise of chronic disease and autism in children, arguing that it's a crisis that demands a deeper, more open conversation. This is a brave and necessary discussion that moves beyond political rhetoric and into the science. Dr. Warsh, an epidemiologist, offers a candid perspective on the vaccine debate, challenging the notion that the "science is settled." He reveals the surprising truth about what research has and hasn't been done on the long-term effects of the cumulative vaccine schedule. This episode is a must-listen for any parent who wants to be empowered with the knowledge to make informed decisions for their family and understand the true impact of our food system, environmental exposures, and sedentary lifestyles on the next generation. Chapter Markers: 0:00 - The Chronic Disease Epidemic in Kids 2:51 - The Vaccine Debate: Risks vs. Benefits 4:06 - A Pediatrician's Take on the Newborn Hep B Vaccine 12:50 - The Alarming Rise in Autism Rates 15:09 - The Missing Research on the Vaccine Schedule 19:30 - How to Navigate Conflicting Information from RFK Jr. 40:01 - The Role of Environmental Toxins in Chronic Illness 44:50 - The Food System & The Epidemic of Childhood Obesity 50:11 - Screen Time & The Sedentary Child 55:50 - The Presidential Fitness Test Debate 1:00:03 - Safe Workouts for Kids & The Importance of Movement 1:11:31 - Final Thoughts on CDC, Personal Choice & The Road Ahead Who is Joel Gator Warsh: Joel Gator Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He completed his Pediatric Medicine training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles (CHLA) and worked in private practice in Beverly Hills before founding his current practice, Integrative Pediatrics and Medicine Studio City, in 2018. Dr. Gator has published research in peer-reviewed journals on topics including childhood injuries, obesity and physical activity. He has been featured in numerous documentaries, films, summits, podcasts and articles including CBS, Fox, LA Parent, Washington Post, MindBodyGreen, and many others. He is also the founder of the Parenting Masterclass Platform Raising Amazing which can be found at RaisingAmazingPlus.com. Dr. Joel Gator may be best known for his popular Instagram DrJoelGator where he offers weekly parenting and integrative pediatric support. This episode is brought to you by:Timeline - Get