Everything We Changed To Create A Non-Toxic Home

About this episode

Courtney and Hector discuss their journey to create a healthier home after discovering toxic mold, covering various aspects of home safety and wellness.

303: In today’s episode, Hector and I share everything we’ve learned about creating a healthier home after discovering toxic mold in our rental property. We discuss the inspections, testing, and home upgrades that helped us feel more confident in our new space, along with our approach to air quality, water filtration, non-toxic mattresses, bedding, baby products, and more. We also explore why modern homes may be more prone to mold, the building materials we're paying attention to, and how to make healthier choices at home without becoming overwhelmed by wellness trends. Topics Discussed: → How can mold impact your health? → What are the biggest hidden toxins in the home? → How do you improve indoor air and water quality? → Which healthy home upgrades are actually worth it? → Why are modern homes more prone to mold and moisture issues? → What should you know about non-toxic baby products? → What building materials create a healthier home? Sponsored By: → Kettle & Fire | For a limited-time, my listeners can head to https://kettleandfire.com/REALFOODOLOGY and use code REALFOODOLOGY for 25% off site-wide. The discount applies to all of Kettle & Fire’s products including their beef…

People in this episode

Host: Courtney Swan

Guest: Hector

Topics covered

• non-toxic home
• toxic mold
• air quality
• water filtration
• healthy home upgrades
• building materials
• wellness trends

Keywords

• toxic mold
• non-toxic products
• air quality
• water filtration
• healthy home
• wellness trends
• building materials

Sponsors

Kettle & Fire, Timeline, PaleoValley

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Organizations: Our Place

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