The Holistic Homes Podcast

Building a beautiful home doesn’t necessarily mean you’re building a healthy home. Even homes that pass every required city inspection can have hidden construction defects, water intrusion, and mold issues that go unnoticed until years later. While building codes establish minimum requirements, they don’t guarantee that your home is watertight, airtight, or built to the higher standards you may ex...

Building a custom home involves hundreds of moving parts, but staying on track comes down to a clear sequence of priorities. Overlooking critical planning phases early on can easily lead to costly surprises or compromised indoor quality. In this episode, I break down the 10 essential steps of a healthy home project from initial design through final finishes. I share why pre-construction engineerin...

Windows are one of the biggest contributors to indoor water damage, yet standard building codes only require visual observations rather than actual water testing. While an entire industry focuses on investigating leaks after building failures occur, verifying performance proactively during construction offers real peace of mind. In this episode, I explain why formal window leak testing is essentia...

When you are planning a luxury home with a substantial budget and a top-tier builder, it is easy to assume you do not need extra quality control. With complex architecture, larger teams, and more moving parts, having independent oversight is critical to protect your investment. At the core, a healthy home must first be free of building defects. In this episode, I explain why luxury builds require...

One critical gap in conventional home construction often gets overlooked: quality control. While your builder focuses on implementation and city inspectors only check minimum code requirements, neither ensures your healthy home details are built properly. In this episode, I explain how to protect your build during construction. I cover why you shouldn't rely solely on municipal inspections, how to...

One word in your construction contract can completely change what you ultimately spend on your home: allowance. An allowance is essentially a placeholder number. And if too many major parts of your project are still allowances when you sign your contract, your “budget” may be much less certain than it looks. In this episode, I explain what allowances are, where they make sense, where they can beco...

Few building materials create as much debate as spray foam insulation. It can air seal, insulate, and control vapor extremely well, but it can also create concerns around installation quality, moisture, off-gassing, and what happens when something goes wrong behind the wall. In this episode, I break down the pros and cons of spray foam, situations we’ve encountered on real projects, and why this d...

Moldy lumber is one of the most common concerns I hear from homeowners building healthy homes. Some people say mold on framing lumber is harmless, while others want absolutely no visible mold anywhere in their framing package. So what can you actually do about it? In this episode, I walk through how to reduce the risk of moldy lumber from the moment your framing package is ordered, what to look fo...

Your architectural plans should do much more than show the layout of your home. If decisions around materials, waterproofing, insulation, mechanical systems, or electrical placement are still being made during construction, you’re opening the door to mistakes, delays, and expensive change orders. In this episode, I explain what should actually be documented before construction starts and how to te...

Not everything labeled “natural,” “non-toxic,” “recycled,” or “plant-based” is actually a healthier choice for your home. In this episode, I break down how greenwashing shows up in construction and building materials, and what I look at before deciding whether a product is actually a healthy choice. I cover: • Why recycled materials aren’t always healthier • What to look for in insulation products...

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Looking to find healthy home building professionals in your neighborhood? Use the Holistic Homes Directory: 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Take your next step in building a healthy home with me: 👉🏼 https://form.typeform.com/to/cRQhjt5i Follow me on Instagram: ✨ https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine The most expensive construction mistakes are often the ones hidden behind...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine You may already have an architect and a builder—but does that mean you have every perspective your healthy home needs?...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think buying the most expensive water filtration system automatically means you're getting the cleanest water,...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think your job is done the day you get the keys to your new home, think again. The first 90 days after move-in...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think an attached garage is simply a convenience, you may be overlooking one of the biggest sources of air cont...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think summer is the easiest season on your home, you may be overlooking some of the biggest moisture, humidity,...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think passing city inspections means your home is protected from mold, leaks, and construction defects, you may...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think all building materials are basically the same, you could be making decisions that impact your family's he...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think building a “high-performance” home automatically means you’ll have healthy indoor air quality, you may be...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think hiring an architect is just about finding someone with a beautiful portfolio, you could be making one of...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think adding a sauna, cold plunge, or luxury gym automatically creates a “wellness” home, you may be creating o...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think your bathroom is waterproof just because it has tile, you may be setting yourself up for one of the most...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think your kitchen is one of the safest spaces in your home, you may be overlooking one of the biggest sources...

Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think upgrading to “luxury finishes” automatically means you’re creating a healthier, better home, you may be e...