# Episode 2, Chocolate Scandals, Gut Hacks & Dickensian Dudes! 🎙️

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Podcast: [Wellness Unfiltered Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wellness-unfiltered-pod-7782228)
Published: 2026-03-30T09:47:33+00:00
Episode link: https://wellnessunfilteredpod.substack.com/p/chocolate-scandals-gut-hacks-and
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Wellness Unfiltered Episode 2: Chocolate Scandals, Gut Hacks & Dickensian Dudes! 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe on Substack Apple Podcasts , Spotify , YouTube Show Notes We’ve all been there: it’s 3 p.m., the slump is hitting hard, and you’re reaching for that "healthy" dark chocolate bar. But is your afternoon treat a superfood or a chemical cocktail? Between headlines about heavy metals and labels filled with mysterious E-numbers, even the simplest indulgence has become a wellness minefield. If you’re tired of "health-washed" snacks leaving you bloated and confused, this episode is your golden ticket to the truth. In our second episode, Lee Holmes and Irene Falcone (Founder of Clean Nectarine ) dive deep into the dark side of the $100 billion chocolate industry . From lead and cadmium lawsuits rocking major brands to the "Dutch processing" that strips away antioxidants, we’re uncovering what’s really in your pantry . Plus, we "womansplain" how to fix broken capillaries for the men in your life and deliver a fiery rant on big retailers crushing small, passionate businesses. In this episode we chat about: 🍫 The Dark Side of Chocolate (02:30) Cacao vs. Cocoa: Why the spelling determines the health benefits The "Factory Fake" Scandal: Lead and cadmium lawsuits and heavy metals in soil Emulsifiers (E475 & Soy Lecithin) and why they might be shredding your gut lining 👅 The Ultimate Blind Taste Test (14:40) Ranking the top 10 cleanest blocks available in Australia The "Blackout" 100% Cacao challenge Lee’s "Gold Standard" pick for functional medicine disguised as a treat 🧔 Womansplain: The "Dickensian" Face Fix (31:03) Treating broken capillaries and redness (the "gin blossom" look) Simple swaps: Natural zinc, Vitamin C serums, and cooling face washes 📢 You’re on Speaker (Live with M…

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