43. Wait...Is Sunscreen Bad for You?
CAPS LOCK21 Sep 2025

43. Wait...Is Sunscreen Bad for You?

In this episode, Sam shades some HealthTokkers (classic) and unpacks the trendy conversation surrounding the potential carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting effects of sunscreen. In 2024 and 2025 we have seen an unprecedented and terrifying increase in tanning among Gen Z, who self-reported not knowing—or, worse—not caring about the risks. Hopefully this helps. Listen to this episode if you fell for the TikToks, if you're a fan of tanning, if you think someone you love is putting themself at risk, or if you're sick of the sensational/bogus "health" claims these randos on the internet are perpetuating. Key moments: 00:35 Recap of our IRL CAPS LOCK workout event in NYC 03:44 An opportunity to come see CAPS LOCK LIVE! at a non-alc event in NYC (9/27) 06:03 Why we’re talking about SPF today 08:37 Gen Z’s tanning problem 11:58 The health implications of UV radiation exposure 13:13 The most common types of skin cancer 14:52 Melanoma 18:00 How UV radiation affects your appearance 19:16 How to prevent skin cancer 20:12 Is sunscreen actually effective in protecting from sun damage and skin cancer? 21:13 Does sunscreen contain carcinogens and endocrine disruptors? 21:41 The history/timeline of progress in sunscreen and SPF 22:59 The impact of sunscreen on the environment 24:58 Mineral (aka physical) UV filters 25:27 Why did Hawaii ban some sunscreens? (It’s not what you think) 26:09 Origins of the recent sunscreen slander 28:01 Subsequent studies, trials, surveys, and research (a lot of it conflicts or is inconclusive TBH) 32:32 One of the only compelling human studies observing the hormonal impacts of sunscreen ingredients 33:42 Why some sunscreens were recalled for carcinogens from 2021–2023 35:40 So wait, are mineral/physical UV filters okay? Or nah 36:34 The bottom line Join WHOOP. Visit FunctionHealth.com/CAPSLOCK. Free tickets to Drinks With Benefits! Use code LIKEYCOMP: https://rebrand.ly/y388898 Follow along: Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeincapslock TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeincapslock YouTube: www.youtube.com/@lifeincapslock Threads: www.threads.net/@lifeincapslock Resources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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70. Mila Magnani: PCOS Journey and Balancing Your Hormones With Supplements

70. Mila Magnani: PCOS Journey and Balancing Your Hormones With Supplements

In this episode, Sam sits down with Mila Magnani, founder of Milamend and PCOS advocate, to learn about the struggle women with hormone imbalances face—largely unsupported by traditional medicine. Aft...

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69. How to Build a Fulfilling Career and NOT Get Replaced by AI: Hannah Zhang

69. How to Build a Fulfilling Career and NOT Get Replaced by AI: Hannah Zhang

In this episode, Sam sits down with Hannah Zhang (aka Career Hannah), who left her dream job with no backup plan after burning out. 5+ pivots later, she's learned what it actually means to feel fulfil...

29 Mars 53min

68. Surprising Acne Triggers, Pore-Clogging Ingredients, and How to Get off Birth Control Without Effing up Your Skin

68. Surprising Acne Triggers, Pore-Clogging Ingredients, and How to Get off Birth Control Without Effing up Your Skin

In this episode, Sam sits down with Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina, both of whom suffered from severe cystic acne for years, healed completely, and later became the co-founders of CLEARSTEM. ...

22 Mars 50min

67. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Feng Shui, and Hot Water: Sara Jane Ho

67. Traditional Chinese Medicine, Feng Shui, and Hot Water: Sara Jane Ho

In this episode, Sam sits down with cultural expert, media personality, and entrepreneur Sara Jane Ho of Netflix's Mind Your Manners to learn for the first time what Traditional Chinese Medicine has k...

15 Mars 1h 13min

66. How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Health

66. How Your Diet Affects Your Mental Health

In this episode, Sam links cravings and unhealthy eating habits to her worsening anxiety when she stumbles upon old research from episode #21: Gut Health 101. Turns out, the connection between your di...

8 Mars 56min

65. Q+A: Get Snatched in 4 Weeks, Hacks for Counting Macros, Bulking Updates, and the Future of CAPS LOCK

65. Q+A: Get Snatched in 4 Weeks, Hacks for Counting Macros, Bulking Updates, and the Future of CAPS LOCK

In this episode, Sam shares her food, exercise, and wellness tips for feeling and looking better in just 4 weeks, deep dives into the reality of bulking and counting macros (spoiler...it's not fun), a...

1 Mars 1h

64. 8 Simple and Effective Ways to Increase Your Attention Span

64. 8 Simple and Effective Ways to Increase Your Attention Span

In this episode, Sam has to rewatch an episode of Loot three times because she can't lock in for the life of her. Problematic! So she decided to embark on a mission to understand her inability to conc...

22 Feb 56min

63. Does Autophagy Actually Prevent Cancer and Slow Aging?

63. Does Autophagy Actually Prevent Cancer and Slow Aging?

In this episode, Sam is inspired by her family's interest in fasting for autophagic response to do some research. Autophagy is sold to us as a cancer-killing agent—according to some Healthtokkers, a s...

15 Feb 47min

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