Our guests, Chris Briley and Emily Mottram, architects, and Certified Passive House Consultants, are the co-authors of Pretty Good House, A Guide to Creating Better Homes. They explain how ‘the United States has no governing body that regulates toxins in building products.’ According to them, ‘we are at the mercy of the free market to… Read More
75: How Air Quality Affects Your Sleep
If you’re having trouble sleeping, you’re in the right place. Today, about 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep or wakefulness disorders which are associated with a growing number of health problems, including heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. But you may not be aware of an invisible culprit that… Read More
74: How a Vegan Lifestyle Improves Health, Saves Animals & Helps the Environment
If you’ve ever considered the many benefits of going vegan, you’re in the right place. Not only is eating a whole food, plant-based diet healthier for you, but it also doesn’t require your participation in the exploitation of the vulnerable. Someone who understands this and values not just human life, but ALL life, is our… Read More
73: Save Money & Water with a Drought-Tolerant Yard
Water is a precious resource and many people don’t have enough of it. Most households in the U.S. waste a huge amount of water each year. If you’ve considered increasing your curb appeal with a drought-tolerant yard, you’ve come to the right place. It’s time to say sayonara to water-guzzling lawns and join the likes… Read More
72: How to Survive and Thrive Naturally This Cold & Flu Season
It’s cold and flu season and if you’re experiencing dreaded symptoms, you’ve come to the right place. While flu viruses are detected year-round in the US, they’re most common during the fall and winter with influenza activity peaking between December and February. You may have asked yourself if the cold and flu be avoided. And… Read More
71: The Oxygenation/Alkaline Difference
According to CDC Cancer, one in every two men and one in every three women in the U.S. will develop cancer during their lifetime. Our guest today helps others understand that the majority of cancers are not genetic but rather, caused by lifestyle and environment. Dr. Blythe Metz-Mändmets is a metaphysician, thought leader, speaker, and… Read More
70: Green Lease Living at a Sustainable Property
Welcome back to part 2 with Karen Cusmano, SVP, Head of Sustainability and ESG at Veris Residential, Inc; a forward-thinking, socially responsible REIT that provides a sustainable multifamily living experience for residents. If you missed the last episode #69, be sure to check it out as we covered How to Rent an Environmentally Friendly Apartment…. Read More
69: How to Rent an Environmentally Friendly Apartment
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, more than two-thirds of Americans experience some climate anxiety. The built environment is responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions, and about 20% of US greenhouse gas emissions come from heating, cooling, and powering households. The good news? Environmentally friendly apartments actually exist. Think of it… Read More