Environmental Medicine: Leading the Charge with Dr. Jeffrey Morrison

Evolution of Medicine Podcast

In this episode, James Maskell is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, the newly elected president of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM). Since its founding in the 1960s, AAEM has been at the forefront of understanding and addressing environmental causes of illness.

Dr. Morrison shares how AAEM is experiencing a resurgence, fueled by a new generation of passionate practitioners dedicated to tackling chronic illnesses like chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and metabolic dysfunction through the lens of environmental health.

Key topics include:

• The impact of mold exposure, heavy metal toxicity, EMFs, and other environmental toxins on chronic disease.
• How AAEM is training practitioners to integrate environmental factors into their care strategies.
• Building a community of practitioners to advocate for policy changes that improve public health.
• Highlights from the upcoming AAEM conference in San Antonio, featuring renowned speakers like Del Bigtree and Erin Brockovich.

James also reflects on how Dr. Morrison’s innovative clinic shaped his early thinking about lifestyle medicine and patient engagement.

Tune in to explore how AAEM is leading the charge for a healthier future through environmental medicine.