Haus Holistics

Ever wonder what goes into creating a truly healthy, non-toxic home? I just started a major gut-reno on a 1942 cottage — and yes, I’m sourcing EVERYTHING secondhand to promote a circular economy. I share more details about this Building Biology project as well as how the first interior designer training (BBID) went in June! Would love to hear your stories or questions about creating a healthier re...

Ever wondered how lighting can change your mood and health?  Did you know a well-designed space with the right lighting can evoke calmness, spark curiosity and enhance your well-being? And poor lighting can disrupt your circadian rhythm, affecting sleep and daily productivity? As a wellness interior designer and building biology practitioner, I believe lighting is one of the most crucial elements...

After speaking at the Healthy Home Summit that Sandy Wong hosted I wanted to share a few more thoughts about the differences between sustainability and regenerative design and architecture. I share some insights on the importance of moving away from the linear economy to a circular economy, the value of WASTE (aka resource reuse), and how our personal and professional choices can contribute to a r...

If you’ve ever wondered if your home could be affecting your health, it is WORTH your time to have a healthy home inspection.  Most of us spend 90% of our time indoors, yet many homes have hidden hazards like mold, toxins, VOCs, EMF and poor ventilation. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Farrar of JF Healthy Homes to discuss what a Building Biology inspection looks like.  Building Biology...

Time to rethink the mold conversation! In this podcast with the founder of Beyond Terrain, Liev Dalton dishes out VALUABLE insights on "mold illness" and the role of mold in homes from a terrain theory perspective, which certainly challenges traditionally held beliefs around health and disease...yes, even in the naturopathic world. Mold is a beautiful , complex , alchemical process that...

Last week, a podcast guest rescheduled last minute, so I took advantage of the mic/computer/lighting set up and decided to riff and offer a little glimpse into some of my journey the last few years and share 2 specific tools that I use to retrain my brain and resolve limbic system impairment: The Feldenkrais Method & Primal Trust. But OOF - this is vulnerable to share as I am a very private pe...

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Spend just 10 minutes with Brian Johnson and you’ll quickly realize—he’s a healer, cleverly disguised as a natural builder. Yes, we talk about innovative building materials like Faswall and why mass wall systems will still be standing 500 years from now. And yes, we dive into Brian’s passion for working with earth, dirt, mud, and all. But the real heart of this conversation lies in how Brian integ...

Episode 9: How does one go from being a successful vegan restaurant owner in LA to becoming a regenerative farmer & cattle rancher in Texas?  Sometimes we have these light bulb moments in our lives that help us connect the dots when we aren’t living in full alignment.  For Mollie, one of those moments happened when feeding her little one oak milk from the grocery store, while receiving raw mil...

Episode 8: In this episode, I sit down with Brian Costello to explore the powerful themes in his new book, The Primordial Code —a fun, inspiring, and thought-provoking read. I loved it! We dive into alternative topics like holistic health, spirituality, personal awakening, and the deeper urgency behind Brian’s transformative message. Our conversation touches on the contrast between empirical code...

Episode 7: In this episode, Lauren sits down with Dawn Lester, co-author of What Really Makes You Ill , to explore the profound impact of language on healing and identity. They discuss how the words we use shape our experiences and beliefs, particularly in the context of illness. Dawn shares her personal journey through a cancer diagnosis and emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-ownership, a...

Episode 6: In this conversation, I speak with Alan Todd discussing the significance of historic preservation and his incredible work behind the Conway Architectural Salvage and Heritage Project. Alan shares live insights from a current deconstruction project he's on site with in Columbia, South Carolina, emphasizing the community's role in preserving history and the heartfelt stories behind not ju...

Episode 5: In this enlightening conversation between myself and my friend, Mike Chatten with Hazel Solutions, we delve into the complex world of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) or also known as electromagnetic fields (EMF) and their impact on human health. We discuss the importance of empowering individuals with knowledge about EMF, debunk common myths, and explore the science behind how EMF inter...

Tune in as Tom Foolery & Lauren Riddei joyfully recap and debrief the epic-ness of Confluence 2025! Set on Sovereignty Ranch, a regenerative farm in Bandera, TX, Confluence is an expansive nature-based health and wellness gathering of inspiring, coherent teachings, alternative workshops, movement classes and unique experiences with other like-hearted community. Together, we recapped the power...

Episode 3: When it comes to crafting a healthy built environment, we prefer your budget going to a robust & resilient wall assembly — tune in as we talk where to SAVE & where to SPLURGE on health-enhancing interior design finishes. This was an epic, educational discussion I shared alongside author, educator, building biologist, building scientist, permaculture designer — Jen Jo, with Pract...

Episode 2: This episode is all about how to create a sleep sanctuary in the most sacred room in your house - the bedroom! I’m excited to be joined by my friend, Laura Canavan Hayes who is a Building Biologist, Functional Medicine Health coach, yoga and meditation teacher. Laura founded The BioWeaver Method to integrate three important areas that now affect modern health - Healthy Building, Healthy...

Episode 1: “How to properly remediate mold, stop getting scammed by fly-by-night remediators, and what to do with your stuff.” This is the title of a mold remediation course, created & taught by Cathy Cooke, a TOP expert in the field - and my NEXT INTERVIEW GUEST that you will so enjoy! We will be discussing mold remediations failures and what you can do differently to become empowered if this...