In this expanded and deeply insightful episode of The Wellthy CEO, Shae Invidiata is joined by Dr. Shiva Lalezar, a pioneer in functional medicine, to explore how the foods we eat every day may be silently shaping our health in ways we don’t immediately recognize.

At the heart of the conversation is Dr. Lalezar’s powerful concept known as the “Trashcan Theory.” She explains how the body gradually adapts to repeated exposure to food allergens and environmental stressors, much like becoming accustomed to the smell of an overflowing trashcan. Over time, this prolonged exposure can create oral tolerance, where symptoms fade from awareness even though inflammation and internal stress continue to build beneath the surface.

Dr. Lalezar highlights how regular consumption of allergenic or inflammatory foods can mask their true impact, leading many people to believe certain foods are harmless when, in fact, they may be contributing to fatigue, brain fog, digestive issues, hormonal imbalance, or chronic inflammation. She also explains why changing environments such as travel, lifestyle shifts, or dietary resets can suddenly heighten sensitivity, revealing reactions that were previously hidden.

Throughout the episode, Shae and Dr. Lalezar emphasize the importance of awareness and education in reclaiming health. Understanding tolerance, recognizing subtle warning signs, and identifying personal triggers are key steps in preventing long-term inflammation and supporting whole-body balance. This conversation encourages listeners to question “normal” symptoms and to see health as something that can be actively managed, not passively endured.

Key Takeaways:

• The “Trashcan Theory” reveals how we adapt to environmental toxins and allergens.
  
  
• Prolonged exposure can lead to oral tolerance — masking health issues.
  
  
• Awareness of hidden allergens is essential for reducing inflammation.
  
  
• Inflammation can be a silent driver of chronic illness.
  
  
• Changing environments can heighten sensitivity to allergens.
  
  
• Regular exposure can conceal the true effects of certain foods.
  
  
• Recognizing allergens is a key step in restoring balance and health.
  
  
• Even seemingly harmless foods can trigger deeper systemic reactions.
  
  
• Awareness and education are vital for preventing long-term health damage.

About Dr. Shiva Lalezar:

Dr. Shiva Lalezar is a family physician and one of the leading pioneers in functional medicine, with over 25 years of experience in anti-aging medicine and chelation therapy. Her practice focuses on uncovering and resolving the root causes of illness through four key pillars: reversing metabolic syndrome and inflammation, heavy metal detox through chelation, complete gut repair, and hormone optimization. Known for her intuitive and compassionate approach, Dr. Lalezar empowers patients to heal from the inside out.

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Website: http://www.healthandvitalitycenter.com

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ABOUT SHAE INVIDIATA

Luxury Realtor. International Investor. Wellth Strategist & Activator. TEDx Speaker. Award-Winning Human Rights Advocate.

Based between Toronto and Costa Rica, Shae Invidiata is an impact-driven entrepreneur dedicated to building wealth with purpose. 

With over 15 years in luxury real estate, Shae helped scale The Invidiata Team—one of Canada’s top-performing real estate teams—to over $6 billion in career sales. From managing operations and business development to selling and representing some of the country's most elite listings ranging from $2M to $65M, Shae’s business acumen and leadership have been integral to the brand’s national and global success, achieving the #1 team worldwide two times.

In 2010, Shae founded Free-Them, a federally recognized not-for-profit and a national leader in the fight against human trafficking. Her advocacy as a Stakeholder has influenced changing legislation, earned her many awards including, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and positioned her as a sought-after speaker on stages like TEDx.

Now Shae brings her decades of experience to create a Société of Financially Empowered Wellthy Women Founding The Wellthy CEO, Shae is redefining what it means to build and create wealth…and that a wildly wealthy life is available for women! True success isn’t just financial, it’s also in your wellbeing. 

The Wellthy CEO empowers women to reclaim their power through financial literacy, wealth-building strategies, and wellness-based life practices that create sustainable wellth and freedom.

Shae’s mission is to see women become Wellthy and rise up! To see women lead their lives — not just leave a legacy, but live their legacy now. The Wellthy CEO is giving women permission to be rooted in purpose, driven by wellness, and fuelled by financial sovereignty. 

The future of Wellth is female.

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