Episode 124: Paint It Green: The Climate Crisis & Your Immune System w/ The People’s CO2’s Dr. Tanya Rogers

Did you know that air pollution can increase the effects of allergies threefold? Imagine a world where you could paint your way to cleaner air.

Dr. Kara Wada sits down with Dr. Tanya Rogers, a NASA engineer with a passion for sustainability, to discuss her journey from space exploration to launching a company dedicated to carbon capture. Dr. Rogers shares her story of navigating a demanding career path while also facing chronic health challenges, inspiring listeners to embrace acceptance and prioritize self-care. We explore the link between climate change and our immune health, highlighting the critical role of individual action in creating a healthier future.

EPISODE IN A GLANCE
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Tanya Rogers, NASA engineer and CEO of The People's CO2
02:52 The connection between climate change and immune health
04:11 Balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with chronic illness
06:56 The unexpected ways Dr. Rogers' health journey has impacted her leadership
09:43 Staying motivated through challenging work
12:54 The long-term goals for The People's CO2
13:55 The power of starting small and making safer swaps
16:20 The importance of collective action and finding your genius zone
21:05 How to connect with Dr. Rogers and support her work
22:00 Dr. Rogers' perspective on becoming immune confident

ABOUT DR. TANYA ROGERS
Dr. Tanya Rogers is a NASA engineer and co-founder of The People’s CO2, a woman-led started focused on fighting climate change through citizen empowerment.

CONNECT WITH DR. TANYA ROGERS & THE PEOPLE'S CO2
Website → https://www.thepeoplesco2.com/ 
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ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

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