Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness
Episodes
Your journey to a mold-free home and body starts here
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Stacy Malesiewski, who is the director of marketing with Austin Air Purification Systems. I'm having Stacy on today to talk a little bit...
The Forgotten Toxin in Mold Remediation
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back my friends to the 2026 spring season of the Non Toxic Environments show. This is actually our 200th episode of the show, so Im feeling ...
The Lowest of the Lows to the Highest of the Highs - PJ Harlow, Holistic Home Consultant
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while since I've been in front of the microphone and recorded an episode of the show. I'm really excited to get back into it now that the ...
High Performance Athlete Building High Performance, Healthy Homes
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I'm talking with Brian Johnson, the founder and CEO of Senergy 360. Senergy 360 is a pioneer in the building science and healthy h...
Why don't we celebrate all the wins, large or small?
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I went live the other day in response to a consulting call to speak out to the industry about the ridiculous need for perfection. What started out as ...
Medically Important Mold Remediation (MIR) for Chemically Sensitive Clients
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I'm talking with Ryan Riedy, president of Square One Restorations in Arizona. Ryan is a mold, asbestos remediation contractor, fir...
Uncovering and Healing from the Effects of Mold Toxicity
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to season 10 of the NTE Live show. I spent about five days at a conference in Arizona called CIRSx/Surviving Mold. CIRS stands for Chro...
Spray Foam Insulation NIGHTMARE!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sure you are going to appreciate the conversation that I'm having with Brantley May with Enviro Health. Brantley and I have known each other for s...
Chronic Obesity and the Built Environment
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode deals with the epidemic of obesity in our society, and not just from the foods we eat, but also the buildings that we surround our...
What good does it do to save the environment if we are still poisoning the occupants?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I know I'm getting old when I start "looking back" at my career and remembering the old days. That said, one of the most asked questions I get is "h...
ADHD and the Healthy Home Connection
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In keeping with the theme of this season of the show...talking about specific health issues related to our built environment, related to the foods we ...
Life On the Road Leads To a Healthy Home
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Embarking on a new build is always exciting but will also bring its share of stressful situations. For instance, you've got two young kids at home, ...
Avoiding Household Toxins Should Not be a Quest for Perfection
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you have listened to this show for a while, you know that I focus on the built environment from a materials and systems approach. The nuts and bo...
new to the world of mold and water damage? this is for you!
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot of technical information out there about the inspection and remediation of homes that have been damaged by water intrusion and mold. ...
Can I stay in my home and still recover?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I have several clients around the country that just cannot take the first step in building a new home. Sure, budget is always a big factor, and so is ...
is Our brain the key to eliminating toxins in the body?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Im sure for many of you, the following scenario isnt just made up...its reality. You or someone in your family suffers from CIRS, MCAS, MCS. Years...
The State of Healthy Homes in 2025 From a Building Industry Expert
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To launch the new season of Non Toxic Environments, I inveted my good friend Eric Goranson to give us his expert opinions on how the home building ind...
EMF Health Effects...The Down Side of Electrifying Everything
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'll let the engineers and the environmentalists argue the fine points of how we are supposed to eliminate fossil fuels and go electric, yet not rely ...
My Home is Making Me Sick...But Why?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Its a common occurance througout the land. Something has gone wrong in our homes and now we're dealing with the health effects. Sure, everyone can...
Thyme to Talk Mold Remediation - Kelly Macmillan, National Sales Director for Benefect
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm well aware of my skepticism; it's one of my many flaws. One does not enter into their profession already skeptical. It's something that builds o...
Creating a Building Advisory Committee to Fix the Industry
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A few months ago, I started an ad hoc committee for the Change the Air Foundation, to put together the framework on how to design and build homes that...
Can Biohacking Be The Key to a Healthy Home?
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just imagine, you and your family are trying to buy or build a new home and someone in your family has CIRS or MCAS or something related. The home b...
Building a Healthy Home Doesn't Need To Be Difficult
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every single day, I get calls and emails asking if I have a recommendation for a home builder in their area that can build healthy. Unfortunately, I...
From Tears to Triumph: Eliminating your child's eczema
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Andra McHugh, the matcha-sipping, veggie-loving mom who turned her family's eczema nightmare into a mission for healthier, happier childhoods. ...
Professional Inspections for a Healthier Home; Amanda Klecker
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The first rule in real estate is that you should NEVER waive your right to an inspection before closing the deal. The second rule is, make sure your i...
My Healthy Home Summit, Caroline Blazovsky
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting on April 22, I will be speaking at a wonderful online summit called My Healthy Home. Hosted by Caroline Blazovsky, there will be over 40 ex...
New Healthy Home Building Standards, Rachel Hodgdon, IWBI
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), Rachel is leading a movement to advance human health through healthier b...
Change The Air co-founder Kendra Seymour
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kendra Seymour is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Change the Air Foundation and a passionate advocate for improving health by improving indoor ...
Cork, The New Wood Flooring
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am confident in saying that most of us have been exposed to cork flooring and wall coverings many times throughout our lives. Cork board panels used...
Flooring Selections for the Chemically Sensitive, with Corinne Segura
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy flooring has become one of the most asked about topics with my clients. Corinne, founder of My Chemical Free House, has written several arti...
Creating a Healthier Life Balance with Modern Technologies
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
R Blank is an entrepreneur, technologist & author. He is the CEO of Shield Your Body, where it is our mission to make technology safer for you to use ...
Living in a Wellness Community - Steve Nygren, CEO of Serenbe
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of living in community that focuses on OUR health and well being above all else? Serenbe is an award winning biophilic commun...
NTE Live w/Nikki Krueger - Santa Fe Dehumidifiers
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is all about moisture mitigation in our homes. We all know that excess moisture can lead to mold, but its also responsible for increas...
NTE Live with Dr G
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gautam Gulati (commonly referred to as Dr.G) is a health artist, physician entrepreneur, award-winning producer, and world-renowned keynote...
NTE Live w/Jeff Burg, JFK Design-Build
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff and I have a similar history. Besides the fact that we've personally known each other for probably 30 years, we both grew up in businesses that w...
NTE Live w/Jenny Johnson I CIRS Healing Collective
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Johnson joins today to discuss chemical and mold sensitivities, therapies and treatments, and her extensive work within the CIRS community. ...
NTE Live with Roy Suttles, KEIM USA
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine painting the exterior of your home and not having to think about it for at least the next 20 years. No fading, no peeling. Maybe think abo...
NTE Live with Brian Libby, Architectural Design Writer and Critic
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Libby is a Portland based architectural and design writer and critic who is a contributing writer to prestigious media outlets such as Dwell, Me...
DIY Home Health Test Kits with Enthalpy Analytical
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever Im working with a new client who is trying to figure out an IAQ issue in their home, I'll suggest the use of a Home Air Check test kit. Able ...
Allison Evans, Founder of Branch Basics
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Allison Evans will be joining us to tell us all about the wonderful products her companies produces as how it all got started. Spoiler alert: Alliso...
Surviving Toxic Mold, NTE Live with Ash & Sam Brockington
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My friends, this is going to be an extremely emotional, hard-hitting conversation that I know you dont want to miss. Ash and Sam Brockington have a...
NTE Live w/ Michelle Ifverson
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Ifversen is the founder and Environmental Wellness Design Director of Design Well Studios in Portland, OR. Michelle specializes in biophilic ...
NTE Live w/ Sophia Ruan Gushee
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had Sophia on my podcast earlier this year and we had such a great conversation. She really is one of the kindest, most thoughtful and intelligent...
NTE Live! With Heidi Kuimjian, Holistic Health and Nutrition Expert
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi joins me on the show this week to talk about her story of recovery from toxic poisoning and how she's using that experience to help others throu...
NTE Live! w/ Amanda Klecker, Building Biologist
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda is a Certified Building Biology Practitioner through the International Institute for Building Biology where she learned the holistic approach t...
NTE Live! w/Sheila Alston - Healthy Home Media
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is WELLNESS REAL ESTATE? What is a wellness lifestyle community? Sheila and I will share what developers have been building like agrihoods, n...
NTE Live! w/ Michael Rubino - The Mold Medic
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael joins me on NTE Live! this week to share his insights into the mold epidemic that is happening around the world. As a healthy home consultan...
Jay Watts, VP of AFM Safecoat
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is an exciting episode for me today. After 4+ years and 150 episodes of the podcast, Im now producing a weekly live stream video show in the NTE ...
URGENT announcement about Non Toxic Environments. We're going LIVE!
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a 5+ year run and 150 episodes of the podcast, its time to make a change. But dont worry...its a change in the right direction. Starting on ...
Talking Home Detox with Sophia Ruan Gushee
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What a great way to start the new year! Sophia is an absolute pleasure to speak with and I am quite sure you'll appreciate the conversation as much as...
What's new in '22
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has made raw material supply very very challenging this year. So many of the new product offereings that we would normally launch in th...
Who's Influencing you?
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ive started recording a show like this several times in the last few months, but could never muster up the courage to publish. But this week I just ...
And the Questions Keep Coming!
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It has been quite a white since Jay and I had a chance to answer some listener questions, so we finally got together and hit the record button. THAN...
Prescriptions for a Healthy House, with Paula Baker-Laporte, FAIA
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its been a long time a comin' but Jay and I are finally back at it this weekend with a great interview we did with the legendary Paula Baker-Laporte. ...
30 Years and Still Going!
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's amazing for me to think about when I started GDC way back in 1992 and what we would have accomplished by now. Im so lucky to have such wonderfu...
Keeping your Home Healthy
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've spent countless hours on this show talking about building and remodeling, but now that you have a healthier home (hopefully), how do you keep it...
Crisis Averted!
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and I take calls all the time from nervous homeowners as well as interested commercial clients who are desperately trying to fix a problem on a jo...
Current Costs of Healthy Building
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and I did a wonderful 2 part show a couple years ago on the true costs of healthy building. Now that we've been in and pretty much out of a glob...
Dr. Neil Nathan: Complex Medical Problem Solving
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jay took the keys to the NTE recording studio this week to interview Dr Neil Nathan, a Board-Certified Family Physician, and also a Founding Diplomate...
Finding His Quiet Home
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Bender is an author, screenwriter, website founder, husband and father. He also happens to be very sensitve, as he puts it. Got bitten by a dee...
Post Pandemic Building and Design Trends
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every year around this time, paint companies and interior design firms start to promote what they call their yearly color and design trends. I've do...
Wow, Season 5 of NTE!!
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
That right folks, season 5 is starting off this week. Time really flies when you enjoy what you do. Jay and I are discussing indoor air quality te...
Everyone Deserves a Roof...A Hopeful Chat For The Holidays
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday season, we are still struggling with the pandemic, shipping issues all over the world and now horrific damage and the loss of lives from ...
Off-Label Uses
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every once in a while, we'll be on a project where we need to come up with a creative fix. Using a product in a new way...one which the manufacturer...
What are we thankful for in 2021?
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, we've got plenty to complain about. Material shortages, price increases, yada yada. But as we say every year, we just have so much more to b...
Tim Masters, Healthy Mattress Maker
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We preach all about healthy building and making the bedrooms the healthiest rooms in the home. So its time to talk about mattresses. Tim Master...
Healthy Home Build...In Their Own Words
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building a home is a massive challenge for most. Now, adding to this that you want to build it healthy and the challenge just increased by double. ...
Health Hero, Tim James
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While I normally leave the nutrition-related podcasting to my friends Robyn Openshaw, Ashley James and Katie Wells, this was one episode that Jay and ...
September Q & A's
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy do I love this time of year. You can feel the cooler weather starting to make its way in. Leaves are beginning to change. What stays consis...
Caroline Blazovsky, Healthy Home Expert
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Even though I'm a trusted healthy home consultant and materials expert, I could never say that I know it all. When I'm stumped on a project, Carolin...
How it all began
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A few years back when we started the podcast, Jay and I both did an intro episode to give you all a little background. In these last years, we've ga...
Please help, my home is off gassing!
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most frequent calls we get. My walls, my carpet, my cabinetry is off gassing...what do I do??? Today, Jay and I tackle that question and ...
Independence Day 2021
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Seems a whole lot different than a year ago, thats for sure! As the word starts to open up again, Id like to take a few minutes to let you know what...
Non-Toxic Closet Systems
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many years ago, our local builders association constructed a model "green" home that achieved LEED Platinum status. I walked in to inspect it and had ...
An interview with Michael Frerking, Living Systems Architecture
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stick frame, ICF, rammed earth, net zero..... what does it all amount to when you are building a new home or doing a major remodel.... one that has t...
Project Updates
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Woo boy it has been a while since Jay and I have been behind the NTE microphones. So glad to be back! Today we discuss some project updates, mater...
Is it time to rethink ICF?
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Im a huge fan of ICF (Insulated Concrete Form) construction... have been for years. It can be the single best way to avoid mold in a new home projec...
March Musings
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Its been few weeks since Jay and I sat down together to talk about what's rambling through our minds. Sure, the high cost of building and material s...
Healthy Materials and Sustainable Spaces
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay steps up to the plate this week to knock out a great interview with another sustainability expert and thought leader, Ian Johnson. Ian talks ...
Wood Furniture Re-finishing
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hottest topics in our email and phone messages these days is the idea of refinishing furniture. Let's face it, the cost of buying new see...
Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) any help to us?
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy, this is a hot, hot topic right now. People are stuck inside their homes because of weather and the pandemic, so how do you know if the produ...
Ozone Purification
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take some time to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of ozone generation for air purification and why you shouldn't be afraid of it. ...
January Q&A
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well, its finally cold here in Wisconsin, so there's no better time to stay inside and work on small home projects. Today, Jay and I answer a number...
New Year's Resolutions
09 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are over and the new year is upon us. Jay and I have come up with a list of New Year's resolutions for us and the entire NTE community....
The BEST of 2020!
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was a challenge, of course. But here at NTE we were still able to produce over 30 quality episodes of the show. So with that, Jay and I decid...
December Mailbag
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and I take some excellent listener questions this week. Crawlspace moisture issues, tiling questions and a discussion about what to look for whe...
It's time again to give thanks
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just can't believe how fast Thanksgiving is upon us this year, but with how strange 2020 has been for all of us, I guess I can't be surprised. Jay a...
Natural vs Un-Natural
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If I'm building a home, should I be choosing natural building materials or man-made, synthetic ones? The answer is really not as easy as you think. ...
Calls from our listeners
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great to be back after a week of hiking the Appalachian Trial. So beautiful and relaxing. This week I'm sharing a few listener calls with you so I...
October Odds & Ends
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and I talk about several topics today. Caulking techniques, how-to and how not to "cut-in" a painted wall, and most important, a frank discussio...
Convincing the Skeptics
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay and I hear the same thing every single week... "why does my contractor (or spouse) fight me on my healthy home choices?" Whether its lack of res...
Beautiful Healthy Design with Sarah Walker
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Walker is a world renowned interior designer, furniture expert, stylist, educator and a Lyme survivor. She uses her own severe chemical sensit...
Sustainability Disruption with Eric Corey Freed
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the field of environmental architecture and design, both commercial and residential, Eric Corey Freed is truly a one of a kind. Eric is a visiona...
August Mailbag
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hey folks, thanks for tuning in today. Many emails coming to us in the last few weeks, asking about current project conundrums, so I thought it was ...
Flooring 201...DIY or Hire a Pro?
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're remodeling your home, there are many different flooring materials you can use and hundreds of manufacturers to choose from. So you start r...
Mid Summer Update
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Short episode today. Jay and I have both been so busy with projects that we couldn't connect to record. However, I wanted to make sure I got somet...
Using Zeolites for Natural Odor Reduction
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
About 25 years ago, I was introduced to a natural mineral product called Deodoroc. This was way back when the green industry was still the Wild West...
Healthy Home Hacks v2.0
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Its been about 6 months since I promised we'd do another episode about healthy home hacks...so here we go! IAQ, staining, wood knots, PVC pipes......
Whole House Air Purification Methods
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Air purification is always a hot topic with our clients and even more so these days. Today, we sit down with Steve Mores who is the VP of Sales and ...
Summer Mailbag
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Its been about two months since Jay and I dipped into the mailbag, so lets do it! Today, we talk about sealing laminate/engineered floors, we talk a...