The WellLIFE

Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Jay Watts, from AFM Safecoat, to dive deep into the world of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and their impact on our well-being. Discover how AFM Safecoat's innovative range of paints, sealers, and coatings not only promise a vibrant aesthetic but also ensure a healthier, safer living space for you and your family. Learn practical tips to mitigate harmful VOCs in your home, and hear Jay's journey towards creating products that don't compromise on safety or quality. This is a must-listen for anyone looking to make informed, health-conscious choices in home maintenance and renovation.

You’re listening to episode #53 of the WellLIFE, formerly Blooming! And today’s episode is: Are you a water snob? It’s funny, for most of my life, I thought all water was the same, and it wasn’t until recently that I learned what a difference drinking the right water can make in your life, from improving how you feel day to day to helping your body heal. Our bodies are made up of over 70% water, and our brains are 85% water, so it makes sense that putting nutritious water into our bodies is going to be better than non-nutritious water. But is that even a thing? Yes, it is. And it’s not about labels like alkaline or mineral or reverse osmosis. (which is terrible for you by the way) In this episode, you will learn about hydrogen-rich charged water. And after drinking this water, I can tell you I’m officially a water snob. So if you are curious to know if you are drinking nutritious water or not or you want to know what the heck I’m talking about, stay tuned for this episode with Robin Colvey the founder of Lifetime Water. www.lifetimewatersb.com

What is your IAQ? IAQ stands for indoor air quality. Today I’ve got special guest Monica Kahio on the show, and she shares her incredible story of self-healing that came through improving her air quality. For over 3 years, this poor woman suffered from severe allergy symptoms to the point where she couldn’t even lay flat in bed at night! If you know anyone that suffers from allergies or asthma, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Chinese lunar new year is coming soon and it is centered around removing the bad and the old, and welcoming the new and the good. This can be applied to us personally but also to our home environment. So, Today I have Feng Shui expert, and wellness realtor El Larson on the show, she’s also a well accredited professional and fit well ambassador, so she’s going to share with us how we can apply feng shui principles to landscape, house layout, materials, artwork, clutter and see how it applies to concepts like rushing, nourishment and stagnant chi…… So it’s a new year, if you are ready to remove some of the bad and junky thoughts, habits and stuff in your life and in your household, you won’t want to miss today’s episode. You can learn more about El Larson at www.heare.la

You are listening to episode # 50 of The Well Life! And for this episode I have a great guest on the show, Sue Shepard. She’s an author and a licensed practicing marriage and family therapist and I’ve brought her on the show because part of a healthy home is having healthy communication with those inside the home! Her book is amazing and it’s been a huge eye opener for me! It has helped me tweak how I say things to my husband and kids and I can honestly say that I’ve notice a positive difference just by changing up a couple of things! With families working from home these days that can increase stress levels for everyone so having simple strategies that we can use to improve our relationships with those we love most, is definitely a good thing and is also an important component to creating a healthy home environment. Wether you work from home or not, this episode is for everyone because we all can benefit from better communication! So be sure to get comfortable and stay tuned…. Let’s grow! You can find Sue's book HERE. To learn more about Sue or to contact her go to her website: https://www.therapybysue.com/

Do you have trouble sleeping at night? or do you suffer from allergies or asthma? Do you want to know a simple way that may help you find relief that ALSO helps the planet? stay tuned because today we have special guests Tim & Cindy Masters. They are the owners of mygreenmattress.com When they realized that Their new baby was suffering from all kinds of sensitivities and allergies, they decided to design and develop a completely certified organic crib mattress for her. Doctors had explained to them that their child’s cup was full and so anything they could do to reduce the amount of toxins in her environment, the more it would help her little immune system to not be on overload. So if you or someone you love is suffering from asthma or allergies, you won’t want to miss this episode! Let’s grow!

Today you are going to learn about the true cost of designing or building a traditional home vs a healthy one! We’ve got healthy and green home expert Andy Pace on the show - he’s the host of the weekly podcast non toxic environments and he blew my mind away because he shared that a healthy home, green home and sustainable home aren’t necessarily the same thing! I think many people use these terms interchangeably and if health really is your top priority, then you're going to want to stay tuned. Andy Pace is a Healthy Home Concierge and Founder of The Green Design Center, a leading resource for homeowners and contractors looking to source products that are healthy and green and receive expert consulting advice on designing and building healthy green homes. Andy is the host of the weekly Non Toxic Environments Podcast. He is a worldwide expert on green and healthy building products and services customers and contractors from around the globe. As founder of the oldest healthy building supply company in the United States, Andrew has become one of the single most helpful and educational experts dealing with the day-to-day concerns of those individuals who suffer from allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities. Let's Grow!

Today I’m doing something a little different- I’ve been writing poems and really really like this one - it just feels so good that I want to share it with you - so it’s a super short episode - and hopefully the message of the poem speaks to you and helps you find peace where you are at right now in your life.

Welcome to Episode 46 - today I have a special guest who is going to share with us 10 common misconceptions about solar! I can think of maybe 1 or 2 off the top of my head, but 10! I’m excited to hear what they all are - Anyhow, his name is Alex Peterson and he is an independent energy consultant with a California based solar company called POWUR that’s with a UR - and he’s also the founder of Peterson Solar which currently serves 21 states. Alex’s mission is to promote the adoption of clean energy through education and cost-effective solar solutions. In fact you are going to want to stick around for #10 because he shares with you how to maximize your rebate! So if you thinking about solar and wondering if it’s right for you, you won’t want to miss this episode.

You are listening to episode #45 of the WellLIFE. This week we have yoga instructor and health coach, Yasmin Tatim, on the show and today we are going to be talking about clutter. And I have to say that going into this conversation I thought Yasmin was going to simply share with us where to start, or to start small by decluttering one room at a time, or even by organizing a drawer. But Yasmin goes so much deeper than that because she wants to get to the root of clutter. She says that if you don’t take care of the root cause as to why clutter happens in the first place, then you are just going to start accumulating clutter again which not only limits your ability to feel good in your space, but it also has a chaotic effect on your mind. So if you are looking for ways to feel better in your own home environment or work environment, you are going to want to listen in to this insightful conversation with Yasmin. Let’s grow!

This month we had the pleasure of learning more about an agrihood in Warren County, Ohio called Aberlin Springs. Leslie Aberlin, the founder of Pendragon Homes, combined her passion for community development and healthy living to create a place where families can further connect with their food, the planet, and each other. Through discovering the power of real, organically-grown food in healing her own chronic illnesses, she developed her family’s regenerative farm to help others achieve a healthier lifestyle. Her vision behind Aberlin Springs was to create a farm-to-table agrihood community that could connect people with farmers so they could experience the healing power of clean real food for themselves. Little did she know that people would want to live there for many reasons, and providing a safe place for children to play, explore and experience healthy living was one of them

What is placemaking? According to forward-thinking developer, Brian Grover of Nolen Communities, it's about connecting people and place. And it's not entirely a new concept, however it has been lost within the residential developments over the last several decades. Nolen Communities is developing a wellness community in No San Diego County called Fox Point Farms that will enrich the experience of the people living there and even the local community at large by integrating access to the land around them. "Fox Point Farms will serve as an innovative example of community-building for others to follow, particularly in an era where traditional high-density housing tends to lack open space, amenities, and overall livability." Learn all about this amazing new residential neighborhood, it will inspire you to think about how your home supports your wellbeing. Neighborhoods like this are popping up all over the country as forward thinking developers see how they can provide more benefits and an enriched experience to the place where we spend so much of our time...... our home. Let's grow!

Interested in learning what a Farm-To-Table neighborhood is? Forward thinking developers are designing wellness communities all over the country, many that are centered around organic farms, earning them the name of AGRIHOOD. Brett Coleman with his family set out to visit many of these new neighborhoods and traveled over 7,000 miles in over 7 months visiting over 20 different agrihood communities. You'll love hearing his story and learning more about this popular way of life that gives residents a chance to connect with the land and live in neighborhood that was designed for healthy living. Let's grow!

Today I have Marla Esser Cloos on the show - she is the green home coach and has her own podcast called everyday green home. Marla says - Living green or sustainably is about more than saving on your electric bill and doing your part to protect natural resources, it is about a safer and healthier life for you and your family without sacrificing style, quality, or budget. She helps her clients gain Peace of mind for knowing their home does all it can to be a supportive component to a healthy lifestyle. From simple swaps to green and sustainable actions and products or a green certified home, they all lead to a difference you can feel! Putting these actions in place can help you save money, time and effort to finance, operate and maintain your home. She’s a NAHB Master Certified Green Professional, LEED AP and Wellness Within Your Wall certified professional. So needless to say I love what she’s doing to help others live healthier lives and so I’m excited to have her here with us. We all deserve to live in a healthy home environment - today Marla is going to cover the 5 myths around green homes. It’s the common misconceptions that people have surrounding green. It means so many different things to different people, and I’ll bet you probably think some of these are true! So if you are interested in knowing how easy it is to live in a healthier home environment, or if you are a wellness agent and want to share these myths with your audience, be sure to stay tuned! Let’s grow!

Welcome to the WellLIFE. Today I have Pete Beucke VP of innovation and sustainability for Landsea homes with us on the show. Landsea Homes are developers of high performance homes which they build in several states across the country. Throughout California, and also in New York, Boston, New Jersey, Arizona and Texas. They have built in convenience, comfort and health features in all of their homes while at the same time saves homeowners energy and money each month! So if you are interested in high performance homes or how to make your own home high performance, stay tuned for this great interview! Let’s grow! www.landseahomes.com

Today, I’m excited to bring to you a conversation I had recently with Philip Walsh head of marketing at Havelock Wool. Havelock Wool manufactures and sells premium insulation made entirely from sheep's wool. It is healthy, high-performance insulation. Their raw material is sourced in New Zealand and processed in Reno, NV. They believe #naturedoesitbetter and they are on a mission to give consumers a more intelligent option when buying insulation. Why do their customers love their product? well because it’s a new option for homeowners that is safer, warmer, has natural moisture wicking properties as well as the ability to dry out, is non toxic and sustainable! They even have been using this product to insulate RVs. So even though insulation isn’t something we talk about much, it’s so interesting to learn about what is new or trending in the marketplace that is going to be a safer and better option for you when you do decide to remodel or build. So stay tuned! Let’s grow!

Are you one of those people that says you don’t have time to go to the gym or to read a book or to start a healthier routine or whatever it may be? Have you ever thought that you might be the one who is limiting yourself? Of course we don’t do it on purpose, but today I have certified health coach, mindfulness and habit coach Monica Lopera Nassar from Calibrate Your Wellness here to help us get rid of this all or nothing mentality that is keeping us from creating the life we want. She shares easy steps that will help you create e healthier habits without and willpower and crazy motivation required. You are going to love this! So let’s grow! www.calibrateyourwellness.com

Have you ever heard of a barndominium? It’s basically a steel structured home that has been around for many years, but has recently become all the rage in certain parts of the country, many thanks to Johanna Gains and the movement of the popular farmhouse look that people now want in their homes Today, I have two leaders in the industry, builder Steph Essary and realtor Nina Patel, who are helping all sorts of people learn about this new reinvention of the barndominium, a luxurious version that is more adaptable, flexible, energy efficient, and even cost effective option for building a custom home. So if you are curious to know all about barndominums or you are thinking of building a home someday, you’lll love today’s show! Let’s grow! www.luxurybarndominiums.com www.buildabarndominium.com

Solar Energy Consultant , Van Parseghian here today, he helps people find ways to save energy that not everyone knows about. Today we are going talk about how we can get started doing that. Van Parseghian is the founder and Senior Energy Consultant at Delta Solar Electric, Inc. in San Diego, CA. He has been helping Southern CA customers reduce their SDG&E costs through energy efficiency and solar for the past 13 years. Prior to that, he spent 24-years at Hewlett Packard as an engineer and in various technical roles. www.deltasolarelectric.com van@deltasolarelectric.com

Do you ever stop to think about the colors you have in your home environment? Today we have a special guest, who after years of dealing with seasonal depression realized that she had been depriving herself of color and through her understanding of how colors influence of behavior and mindset, she’s been able live a much more vibrant life. Mehnaz Khan is an artist and color psychology specialist for home interiors. She helps women create a restful and stress-free home, using the power of colors so they can enhance their productivity, sleep better and cope with everyday anxiety. So if you aren’t sure about the colors in your space, tune into todays episode. it’s a great one! let’s grow!