Healthy Green Homes

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comShow Notes:As we head into colder months, we’re spending more time inside and our homes are closed up tighter. It’s important to consider ways to improve your indoor air quality to lower your exposure to toxins, reduce the risk of mold, and expensive repairs from ice damage. We talk about all this in this episode!Host Bio & LinksEmma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast NetworkThe EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnershipsAudio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comShow Notes:Gas stoves might be great for cooking on, but are they healthy or green? We dive into some research done on the impact of gas stoves on indoor air quality, and Emma talks about the move to electrify our buildings and why it’s something to think about.Host Bio & LinksEmma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast NetworkThe EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnershipsAudio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comShow Notes:With 11 episodes under our belt, we thought it was a good time to recap some of the key lessons learned from our incredible guests to help you take action on a range of healthy green home strategies. Listen as Emma reflects on the conversations she’s had over the past 9 months and shares her insights into how you can create a healthy, green home, with less overwhelm.Host Bio & LinksEmma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast NetworkThe EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnershipsAudio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comIntro:Michael Rubino is an air quality expert and wellness advocate, helping to bridge the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. He is the founder and CEO of HomeCleanse (formerly known as All American Restoration), a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. Michael is also the founder of Change the Air Foundation, a nonprofit committed to empowering the world to achieve better health by establishing safer and healthier indoor environments.List of Topics Covered:What is the problem with mould?What are some of the biggest culprits of moldy homes that you've seen?What should we do if we suspect or know we have a mold issue in our homes? And what should we not do?What are common pitfalls in the remediation industry to watch out for?Links:homecleanse.comthemoldmedic.comFacebook:@themoldmedic@homecleansecoInstagram@themoldmedic@homecleanseHost Bio & LinksEmma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast NetworkThe EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnershipsAudio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comIntro:Tim Swackahmmer is the Founder and CEO of Mold Medics and Mold Medics Franchising. Mold Medics is dedicated to helping people improve the environmental quality of their homes through Mold Remediation, Air Duct Cleaning, Radon Mitigation, and other environmental services.This episode is focused on radon in your home and what it is.We chat about: how to know if your home has a radon issuewhat to do if tests show high levels of RadonWhat costs are involved in remediation How often one should test for RadonLinks:www.moldmedics.comhttp://moldmedicsfranchising.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-swackhammer-15869861https://www.linkedin.com/company/mold-medicswww.facebook.com/MoldMedicsPGH/Host Bio & LinksEmma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast NetworkThe EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnershipsAudio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comIntro:Bettina Hoar is the founder of Sage Living Toronto, a sustainable building consulting firm specialising in health and well-being in the sustainably built environment. This episode is fantastically rich with insights and information! We talk about how to choose a team, costing, energy efficiency considerations and so much more.Links:https://www.sagelivingtoronto.com/https://www.instagram.com/sagelivingto/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/SageLivingTOHost Bio & Links:Emma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast Network:The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comIntro:Alexandra is a globally recognized change agent in non-toxic fashion and a leading voice in the international dialogue to turn fashion lovers into conscious consumers through education and action. To help shed light on the hidden epidemic of harmful chemicals in the clothing people wear and serve as a trusted source of content that would help close the transparency gap that exists between consumers and fashion and apparel brands, Alexandra founded Fashion FWD in 2018 and is a frequent speaker on sustainable fashion topics.Alexandra previously served on the U.S. sustainability team, Sancroft, Chaired by the UK’s former Secretary of State for the Environment and Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Lord Deben. When not sharing ideas to move fashion forward in the boardrooms of leading brands around the world, Alexandra can be found educating students through the global business of fashion.List of Topics Covered:Toxins in clothesMobilizing change in the manufacturing of clothesGreenwashing claimsHow consumers can drive changeLinks:www.fashionfwd.orgInstagram: https://instragram.com/fashion_fwd Host Bio & Links:Emma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast Network:The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comIntro:Learning about and acting on toxins, environmental degradation, and other hard topics requires the capacity to do so without letting it drag you down. It can be easy to sink into fear and despair, feeling like it’s too big to handle. We are needed. And we can make a difference. So we need the capacity to tackle hard things. I was lucky enough to start to build this capacity with support from Lindsay Coulter when I worked with her in the David Suzuki Foundation’s Queen of GreenTM Coaching Program. I invited her to chat with me to help you build capacity too. Lindsay Coulter is a dedicated mother of two, naturalist, community catalyst, soul activist, mentor, writer and horse lover in Victoria, B.C. She seeks to inspire others to claim sane leadership and find better ways to be in this world together. She believes in creating good human society wherever we are, whenever we can with the people and resources available to us now. Her expertise is as a green living expert for more than a decade, as former David Suzuki’s Queen of GreenTM, a leader, mentor, facilitator, community catalyst, compassion cultivator, soul activist and courageous conversation starter. List of Topics Covered:What it means to take sane actionSimple ways to build community and why this is essentialHow we can reconnect to nature in an increasingly disconnected worldEco-grief and building the capacity to copeHow to show up on social media Having conversations with people who aren’t on boardHope and fear in chaotic timesLinks:You can find Lindsay here:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaneAction On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saneaction The forest and nature school, EPIC: https://epiclearningcentre.org/ Other links mentioned:Margaret Wheatley "Beyond hope and fear": https://www.margaretwheatley.com/articles/BeyondHopeandFear.pdf Nature & Children: https://childnature.ca/taking-care-of-the-heart-through-nature-play-and-connection-in-chaotic-times/About the EcoParent Podcast Network:The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network.This episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comAbout the Episode:Linda Alexanian, Founder of Organic Weave, is the third generation of her family in the rug business.Her commitment to end child labor in India’s carpet industry dates back to 1990, when no agencies existed to monitor child labor. A founding member of Rug Mark (now GoodWeave), Linda has worked tirelessly with industry, government and NGO’s to eliminate child labor in India.Linda established Organic Weave to give sustainable income to women artisans in India.In this episode we cover: 1. What you should know about the rug industry.2. How household textiles are regulated.3. How organic rugs differ from conventional rugs, and what various certifications are out there.4. What should consumers look for and what should they avoid when selecting a rug for their home.5. What greenwashing trends are commonLinks Mentioned:https://global-standard.org/https://organicweaveshop.com/Follow Organic Weave on Instagram: https://instagram.com/organicweave Host Bio & LinksEmma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast NetworkThe EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnershipsAudio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsThis episode is generously sponsored by Eucalan: https://www.eucalan.comAbout the Episode:EMFs - electromagnetic fields - and EMR - electromagnetic radiation - are topics that can be hard to dissect. There’s a lot of conflicting information out there, and knowing how embedded wireless technology is with our society it can be hard to even want to go there. But I don’t shy away from a challenge. In this episode I’m talking with Ashley Spanovich, founder of Awakening Spaces, about how she incorporates health into her design practice and specifically her studies to be an electromagnetic radiation specialist.We discuss:What are EMFs and EMRWhat we know about the health effects and what are the unknownsWhat can homeowners do to reduce their exposure Guest Bio & Links:Awakening Spaces is a full service interior design and consulting firm that support health conscious individuals and those who have been impacted by mold, chemicals, and EMFs create safe nurturing spaces.IG: @awakeningspaceshttps://www.awakeningspaces.com Headshot photograph by: Halle Madeleine (freeenergycollective.com)Host Bio & Links:Emma Rohmann is an environmental engineer and mom of 2 who brings over 15 years of experience as an accredited green building consultant. She has been helping families reduce toxins in their homes for over 5 years through her business, Green at Home.IG: @emma_greenathomehttps://greenathome.ca About the EcoParent Podcast Network:The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Eucalan. www.eucalan.com Show Notes:In this episode, Emma chats with Stephanie Seferian, author of the book Sustainable Minimalism, about practical ways to reduce clutter and maintain a minimalist lifestyle - even as a busy parent. We cover:1. What sustainable minimalism means2. The benefits of having a more minimalist lifestyle3. How busy families can make the time to reduce clutter for a fresh start4. Tips for maintaining a clutter-free home 5. Biggest mistakes people make and how to avoid themLinks to Learn More:https://www.mamaminimalist.comwww.instagram.com/mommyminimalisthttps://amzn.to/3fT4OorPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by the incredible Kattie Laur.This pilot episode was made possible with support from Ontario Creates.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcastsThis episode was generously sponsored by Eucalan. www.eucalan.com Show Notes:Candice Batista is an award winning Environmental Journalist and one of Canada’s leading eco advocates. Her career spans national and international media outlets, where she has used her background in environmental studies and media & communications to produce and report on various environmental and climate issues for primarily television and digital audiences including Huffington Post, The Globe & Mail, The Weather Network, CityTV, Rogers Television, The Pet Network, iChannel, and CTV, where she is currently the National Eco Expert for the stations number 1 daytime talk show, The Marilyn Denis Show. Candice is also the editor-in-chief of theecohub.com, Canada’s #1 resource for sustainable living.In this episode she chats with Emma about:Myths she wants to bust about going low wasteHer take on the zero waste movementBenefits of making low-waste swapsWhere to start a low-waste journeyTop tips for making low waste a sustainable habitLinks:https://www.instagram.com/candicebatista/ https://theecohub.ca Partnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by the incredible Kattie Laur.This pilot episode was made possible with support from Ontario Creates.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Eucalan. www.eucalan.com Show Notes:This is a guest that needs little introduction for many of you. Meghan Telpner is a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She is also passionate about healthy living, and has first-hand experience renovating with healthy home goals in mind. Emma sat down with her to find out what she learned. We discuss:What got Meghan interested in toxins in the beginning and what her journey was like.What did this journey look like for you?What her green reno journey taught her. Recommendations for others embarking on green renos.Meghan’s favourite healthy home hack. Meghan has written two bestselling books: UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan’s success in cultivating a global community of UnDiet enthusiasts and Culinary Nutrition Experts has garnered her a feature in Forbes, and ranked her as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada.Links Mentioned:https://www.meghantelpner.com/https://www.instagram.com/meghantelpner/https://www.facebook.com/meghantelpnerPartnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by the incredible Kattie Laur.This pilot episode was made possible with support from Ontario Creates.

Healthy Green Homes is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts This episode was generously sponsored by Eucalan. www.eucalan.com Show Notes:Emma sat down with Johnny Pujol, a water expert experienced in contaminant research, testing and treatment. He has developed several new water treatment technologies for arsenic, fluoride and heavy metal remediation as well as advised on UV LED technology for pathogen and pharmaceutical inactivation. John has a Masters in Engineering from UC Berkeley and Bachelors in Economics from Boston University.We discuss:Why you should test your water.What kinds of contaminants are in our drinking water.What contaminants should be tested for at a minimum, for urban and well water suppliesRegulatory vs health-focused detection limits and maximum concentrationsThe worst advice you’ve heard someone get about filtering their waterAdvice for someone looking to filter their waterJohnny’s company SimpleLab (formerly SimpleWater, Inc.) is an award-winning science and health services company founded at the University of California in Berkeley with the mission of improving your drinking water and long term health. Tap Score is a service for easy home water testing and reporting, created by SimpleLab.Links for More Info:http://www.mytapscore.com/Partnerships:Audio magic on this episode was performed by the incredible Kattie Laur.This pilot episode was made possible with support from Ontario Creates.

Trailer episode for the Healthy Green Homes podcast. Part of the EcoParent Podcast Network (EPN).