Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness

I do not talk about these issues to alarm you into hiring me or buying the materials I sell, but I know that sometimes it would seem that way.  Honestly, when things like this come up, I have no choice than to fire up the podcast machine and record the words that come out of my mouth without a script.   Some recent clients have alerted me about language that builders are using that basically allows them to use whatever material they wish, no matter the health consequences.  

Jay and I speak with Michael Gordon, who is arguably one of the worlds foremost authorities on the subject of Vastu architecture.  From his website: The principles of Vastu science that have been used in designing India’s great and sacred temples can be applied to any building project. Michael has used these principles in designs from cottages to palaces, in schools and office buildings. The positive influence of the building geometry and layout is an excellent environment for a home or office.

Continuing with our theme of healing, today I get the pleasure of speaking with Selina Rose about her life struggles and how those shaped her into the diet and nutrition expert she is.   She has developed a number of extremely worthwhile tools that you can access by signing up on her website.  Please check her out!!

This episode is the first of a series of shows we'll be doing specifically about the healing side of Non Toxic Environments. Today, Jay and I are speaking with Dr. Lisa Nagy of the Environmental Health Center of Martha's Vineyard.  Dr. Nagy's story is not only fascinating, but its incredibly encouraging. She has been through it all herself and is now working to heal the world, one patient at a time, as well as in her  numerous speaking engagements, written papers and TV/Radio interviews. 

Interviewing My Hero, Debra Lynn Dadd

If you've been on the fence about building a new home, this is a MUST LISTEN TO episode, folks.  Pete and Rus from Healthy Home Builders in NY, talk with us about their experiences as one of the true pioneers.  For them, building healthy isn't a fad or a trend, its all they do, and they do it quite well.  They typically work on some really high-end projects, but the processes they've developed are transferable to any project.  This show is full of excellent information, so pass it along to your friends!

Jay and I love all the mail we get from our listeners and clients.  So many great questions come our way, that its hard to pick just a few to talk about.  This week we tackle some questions that seem to be frequently asked.  Please excuse the audio, as Jay was coming to us from a remote location this week.  But his words come through crystal clear and compelling as they always do!

Before I started GDC almost 30 years ago, I enlisted the help of a group called SCORE.  As a resource partner of the Small Business Administration, SCORE has helped more than 11M entrepreneurs through mentoring, workshops and educational resources since 1964. So the episode today is the presentation that I made at their monthly chapter meeting.  I hope that if you're listening and you have an idea about starting a business, you reach out to SCORE for some help.  It's free, but absolutely invaluable.

We interviewed Jen Stout from JS2 Partners a while back, just when they got started with their new healthy home construction company.  Jay and I thought it would be great idea to get an update from them and learn about their progress and how fast things are taking off for them.  Its a casual conversation between friends, but plenty of good information that you can use when you decide to pursue a healthy home build for you and your family.  

Have you ever used one of our AFM Safecoat products in an unusual application and it worked perfectly?  Or maybe someone told you about a strange way to do something around the house that you never would have thought of yourself.  We call these little educational nuggets a hack.  Just as there are life 'hacks' to make you more productive, there are also product hacks, to help you get things done around the home. Today we'll talk about some of these hacks and hopefully you'll try them out yourself!

As a professional myself that deals with home health and wellness, I'm always excited to hear from other professionals about how they can learn more and help their clients.  Today, Jay and I take a call from an IAQ tester who wants to know about taking his business to the next level so that he can help his clients with the IAQ problems he has found.  Finding the problem is only half the battle.  Now what?  We've got some answers for all professionals about what the next steps should be.

I speak at many events throughout the year and this one is definitely going to be a favorite for me.  Today, Im interviewing Jen Norris, who is the Co-Leader of the Holistic Mom's Network, Milwaukee Chapter.  The HMN has around 100 chapters around the US and advocates for healthy living, holistic parenting and a vibrant community.  If you are in the Milwaukee area, Im speaking at their meeting on February 19th, 2019.  See the show notes for more information.  

I did an episode of NTE where I listed off some of the more common materials used for insulation.  Since then, Ive received many emails about brands, etc.  So I thought since its currently -25F outside my office right now, this would be a proper time to dig a little deeper into insulation.  I've also been doing a lot of investigative research for clients lately, and figured you'd enjoy learning all about how the manufacturers are so very eager to help me.  HA! Just kidding. They avoid me like the plague

A client asked me a while back, "what does a day for you really consist of?"  Lots of phone calls, emails and face to face customers, for sure.  But most of my day involves consulting conversations, then tons of research to back up my recommendations.  I also get to discuss my recommendations with the contractors and design team for the project, and here is where it gets...frustrating.  

Now that the holidays are over and the house is getting quiet again, this a great time to start those home projects that you wished you could have done before Christmas.  Today, Andy gives an update on several current projects he's consulting on and offers lots of free tips to help you as you move forward.