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When your child is sick, do you know what’s really in the medicine you’re giving them? In this powerful episode, Dr. Taz sits down with David Johnson, co-founder and CEO of Genexa, the first clean medicine company in the U.S. Born into a naturopathic family and driven by fatherhood, David shares the emotional and entrepreneurial journey that led him to question what's hiding in over-the-counter medications and how 90–95% of most medicines are made up of inactive ingredients, many of which are banned in other countries.

Together, they dive into:

• Why common ingredients like red dye, titanium dioxide, and artificial sweeteners may be harming our children.
• The difference between "natural," "organic," and truly "clean" medicine.
• How Genexa is disrupting Big Pharma from the inside out and the personal cost of that battle.
• The heartbreaking moment that changed everything for David and shaped his mission.
• What YOU need to know to protect your family and advocate for better health policies.

Whether you're a parent, practitioner, or wellness advocate, this episode will leave you questioning the status quo and inspired to demand better.

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About David Johnson

David Johnson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Genexa®, the first clean medicine company. Born and raised in a family of naturopathic practitioners, David has been connected to natural health and wellness his entire life. After becoming a father in 2010, he was surprised to discover the artificial dyes, flavors, preservatives, and common allergens found in most children’s over-the-counter medicines. Seeing a need for clean options, David co-founded Genexa in 2014 to create medicine made with the same effective active ingredients as the leading brands, but without unnecessary artificial additives. Genexa believes in putting People Over Everything® and is on a mission to revolutionize the medicine aisle by offering clean choices for families everywhere.

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Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)

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0:00 What’s really in your child’s medicine?

2:32 Meet David Johnson, co-founder of Genexa

5:17 Why David started the clean medicine revolution

8:32 Hidden allergens & toxic load from OTC drugs

11:47 The challenge of disrupting Big Pharma

15:03 What clean medicine actually means

18:13 Ingredients banned in Europe, but legal in the U.S.

22:17 Why parents & doctors are waking up now

29:17 Building a business with passion and purpose

37:17 How stress impacts your health (David’s gut issues)

45:17 What's next for Genexa – and a powerful final message