Health Starts at Home

In this episode, Laura and I share the story behind the launch of Tulsa Home Concierge and why we believe families navigating mold, water damage, environmental illness, and home-related health concerns need a more supportive, personalized approach. Both of us came into this work through personal experience. Laura through trauma-informed interior design and a devastating family mold journey. Me thr...

What happens when the place that’s supposed to support you starts feeling like part of the problem? In this conversation, interior designer Laura McCall returns to the show to share the personal experience behind her work. Before founding Collected Interiors and helping families create grounded, supportive spaces, Laura walked through a season of unexplained symptoms, environmental uncertainty, an...

What if the way your home is designed is low-key shaping how safe, calm, and regulated your body feels every day? In this episode, Holly Jean Mullen sits down with interior designer Laura McCall of Collected Interiors to explore how trauma-informed interior design helps create spaces that support mental health, reduce stress, and allow the nervous system to settle. Together, they unpack how lighti...

Not all homes are created equal. In this episode, I take you with me on a recent jobsite visit with Hiwassee Healthy Homes in Oklahoma City, where we walked through one of their largest hemp block construction projects to date and talked about what it looks like to build differently from the ground up. We discuss why some builders are moving toward vapor-open wall systems, lime-based materials, mo...

Homeopathy is one of those things a lot of people have heard of, but few people really understand. In this episode, I’m sitting down with local homeopath Sydney Nichols to talk about what homeopathy actually is, how it works, what it can be used for, and why more people are getting curious about it. We talk through acute vs. chronic support, the emotional side of healing, how homeopathy is differe...

If you’ve ever thought, “My house just doesn’t feel right… but I can’t put my finger on why,” this episode is for you. Indoor air quality isn’t just about temperature or filters, it’s about how your home breathes. And in Oklahoma, where we live in our air conditioning for months at a time, that matters more than most people realize. In this episode, I’m joined by Tulsa-area HVAC and indoor air qua...

What happens when your child’s body can’t detox, and no one can give you real answers? In this episode, I’m joined by Tulsa-based holistic practitioner Samantha Jones, whose journey into root-cause healing began not in a classroom, but in crisis. After her son experienced serious health challenges early in life, Samantha started questioning everything...chronic symptoms, environmental exposures, f...

This was an important conversation for me to share. In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Hildebrand from A Voice for Choice to talk through the recent CDC vaccine schedule update: what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why informed consent still matters for families navigating medical decisions. This topic isn’t theoretical for me. My family moved out of California largely because of how health poli...

This episode opens Season 3, and it’s really about how I got here - at the intersection of health, home, and asking better questions. Over the years, I’ve learned that healing doesn’t usually start with another protocol or perfect plan. It starts with context, awareness, and the willingness to slow down and question the way things have always been done. This season is about connecting dots we’re o...

This episode starts the conversation, diving into the truth about building a healthy home, and why most consumers and builders misunderstand what a “healthy home” actually is. Host and wellness-focused Realtor® Holly Mullen explains the difference between standard construction, high-performance homes, low-toxin building, and building-science-based moisture management. Listeners will learn how heal...

You’re not tired because you’re lazy; you’re tired because your light is lying to you. In this episode of Health Starts at Home, I’m breaking down what really happens when our homes, lighting, and daily rhythms get out of sync with nature. We’ll talk about daylight savings , circadian rhythm disruption , and why artificial light may be one of the biggest (and most overlooked) reasons people feel e...

Your HVAC system does more than control the temperature, it’s the respiratory system of your home. When it’s out of balance, it can quietly affect your sleep, mood, energy, and even your long-term health. In this episode, holistic Realtor® and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Holly Jean Mullen breaks down how your home’s heating and cooling system impacts air quality, comfort, and wellb...

What if your skincare routine was more about healing your soul than hiding your flaws? In this episode of The Health Starts at Home Podcast , Holly Jean Mullen sits down with Bria Alston , founder of Sacred Beauty , to explore what happens when faith, aesthetics, and holistic health come together. A former nurse turned faith-led esthetician, Bria shares how God redirected her from conventional bea...

What does it look like to build a healthy life and a healthy home in the middle of a culture obsessed with outrage and division? In this episode, we explore God’s Kingdom principles, especially the law of sowing and reaping, and how they impact not only your personal health but also the atmosphere of your home. You’ll learn: How outrage culture is designed to hijack your nervous system and keep yo...

In this episode of The Health Starts at Home Podcast , Holly Jean Mullen sits down with Tia Christ, FNP-C , founder of Pathway Health & Beauty in Owasso, Oklahoma . Tia is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and certified functional medicine practitioner with specialized training in bioidentical hormone therapy. She brings years of experience in internal medicine, critical care, and no...

In this episode of The Health Starts at Home Podcast , host Holly Jean Mullen sits down with Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo , to explore how plant-based remedies are transforming first aid and skincare. Jodi shares the inspiring story of how a family project grew into a nationally recognized brand trusted by hospitals and families alike. We dive into: Why so many people still rely on petroleu...

Thinking about relocating, or still struggling to feel “at home” after a big move? In this episode we're getting honest about the emotional and mental journey that comes after the moving truck pulls away. Holly shares from personal experience and conversations with others who’ve relocated across the country, exploring why some families thrive while others wrestle with regret, comparison, and...

Mold toxicity is one of the most overlooked environmental health threats today. It goes far beyond visible black mold or common allergies—disrupting multiple body systems through harmful mycotoxins that impair detox pathways, immune function, and neurological health. Yet, most cases are misdiagnosed or dismissed by conventional medicine. In this episode, we break down what mainstream media—includi...

What if the real reason you’re not healing… is your house? You’re eating clean, managing stress, taking the right supplements—so why do you still feel off? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked pieces of the wellness puzzle: your home environment . From mold and moisture to EMFs, building materials, poor air and water quality , your home might be silently adding s...

Bekah Manley, realtor and co-founder of Thea Development, shares her vision for revolutionizing how we build and buy homes by blending sustainability, resilience, and wellness. She explores how current building practices fail to withstand severe weather events and why integrating nature's wisdom into construction creates healthier, more durable homes. • Started in real estate after witnessing...

Our bodies are designed to thrive under natural light and heal in salt water, yet modern living has disconnected us from these essential elements. When we realign with nature's rhythms, our cells can recharge and our bodies can heal. • The sun is not our enemy but a source of life-giving energy and information for our cells • Sunburns begin in the mitochondria, not on the skin • Morning sunli...

Welcome to the first “Health & Home Brief” — your monthly round-up of news that matters for real-world wellness. This episode unpacks headlines most people miss but every health-aware family should know. From Oklahoma’s new “Food is Medicine” Medicaid law to toxic schools and polluted rivers, we’re connecting the dots between policy, pollution, and your personal environment. Inside: Why SB 806...

We explore the crucial differences between smart, green, and healthy homes, clarifying common misconceptions and revealing how each impacts your wellbeing in different ways. This foundation-setting episode kicks off Season 2 with insights into the booming wellness real estate market and why understanding these distinctions matters for your health. • Smart homes prioritize convenience and connectiv...

Have you ever created something that ended up transforming you more than you transformed it? That's exactly what happened with this podcast journey, and I'm pulling back the curtain to share it all in this vulnerable season finale. When I launched Real Health Transformations, I had a clear vision: create valuable content that would help others while strategically growing my coaching busi...

I explore why we're quick to judge others when their healing journeys don't align with popular beliefs, using Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg's recent backlash as an example of how we silence women's experiences and stories. • Jenny McCarthy was attacked online for sharing how a carnivore diet helped her heal after veganism damaged her health • Growing up in a controlling household tau...