You’ve likely heard of BPA – or – Bisphenol A; a chemical used in most polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. While it’s been popular with manufacturers for decades, mostly because of its unique physical ability to harden plastic, research has uncovered some disturbing facts about BPA. Our guest, Melissa Cooper Sargent, an environmental health advocate… Read More
80: 2023 Mortgage Trends, Predictions & Forecast
With mortgage rates soaring to the highest they’ve been in 20 years, Americans are wondering what it means for the housing market and economy, especially now that it’s 2023. Financial expert and mortgage advisor, Erica Davis, The Stylish Lender, is here to answer all questions on this topic. Whether you’re looking to buy your second… Read More
79: The Benefits of Clean Air in Schools
Have you ever stopped to consider the quality of the air your child is breathing every day in their classroom? It’s a fact that indoor air quality can affect IQ test scores, and cognitive development (even during prenatal exposure) and trigger respiratory illnesses like asthma and allergies. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of… Read More
78: Rent or Buy: A Sustainable Furniture Solution
You’ve likely heard of fast food and probably even fast fashion, but have you heard of fast furniture? Similar to food and fashion, the fast furniture trend has gained attention for its negative environmental and social impact. Disposable furniture offers affordable on-trend home décor options, yet, fast furniture is made quickly and cheaply with often… Read More
77: FUZZ OFF: The Cleanest & Greenest Hair Removal
Have you ever suffered through painful waxing, laborious lasering, or threading torture & injury to remove unwanted hair? If you have, stay tuned. You don’t want to miss today’s show. Our guest, Salome Sallehy, the founder and president of Sugar Sugar Wax reveals a safe, non-toxic, natural, and gentle way to get rid of unwanted… Read More
76: Toxic Building Materials to Avoid When Building/Renovating Your Home
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