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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Today on Hol+:
- What’s really in your child’s medicine?
- Meet David Johnson, co-founder of Genexa
- Why David started the clean medicine revolution
- Hidden allergens & toxic load from OTC drugs
- The challenge of disrupting Big Pharma
- What clean medicine actually means
- Ingredients banned in Europe, but legal in the U.S.
- Why parents & doctors are waking up now
- Building a business with passion and purpose
- How stress impacts your health (David’s gut issues)
- What’s next for Genexa – and a powerful final message
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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