The Pesticide & Herbicide Problem: Soil, Sickness & Solutions | Glyphosate Girl Kelly Ryerson

I had the privilege of sitting down with Kelly Ryerson, also known as "Glyphosate Girl," whose work has shed much-needed light on how toxins like glyphosate are silently shaping our health. In this episode, we dig into the science of how environmental chemicals disrupt our microbiome, fuel inflammation, and contribute to the epidemic of chronic conditions. Kelly and I explore the connection between soil health, gut health, and long-term resilience, as well as how policy, agriculture, and food quality are all deeply intertwined with our personal wellness.

We also talk about practical ways you can reduce your toxic load, rebuild microbiome strength, and better understand what’s really in the foods we eat every day. If you’ve ever wondered about the real-life effects of glyphosate and what you can do to protect your health, this conversation is one you don’t want to miss.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

•  What glyphosate is, its history, and how it became the most widely used herbicide in the world
• The connection between glyphosate and GMOs (Roundup Ready crops)
• Pre-harvest spraying and how it drives most dietary exposure (grains, oats, chickpeas)
• Documented health effects: cancer, infertility, fatty liver disease, PCOS, ADHD, autoimmune conditions, gut dysbiosis
• Glyphosate’s impact on hormones, sperm count, and fertility decline
• The role of pesticides in the microbiome, leaky gut, and autoimmunity
• Why washing produce doesn’t remove systemic herbicides like glyphosate
• Problems with “bioengineered” labeling, Whole Foods, and lack of transparency
• National security risk: depleted U.S. soil and only 30–50 harvests left
• The push for regenerative farming and consumer-driven change
• Pesticide liability shields and how Bayer/Monsanto are lobbying to avoid lawsuits
• How to limit exposure and support resilience without living in fear

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Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole