The Holistic Homes Podcast
Episodes
You're Not Crazy, You're Changing the Industry | Ep. 25
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/Want t...
Construction Contract Red Flags: What Homeowners Must Catch Early | Ep. 24
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/Want t...
Concrete Construction: Is It Really the Mold-Free Solution? | Ep. 23
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Is being your own GC a good idea? | Ep. 22
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/Want t...
The 6 Stages of Building a Healthy Home: What Most Miss | Ep. 21
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Building a Healthy Home: What Actually Drives Cost | Ep. 20
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The Holistic Homes Directory: Finding the Right Builder Matters | Ep. 19
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory: 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ ...
The Building Defect Crisis: Why Homes Are Failing Families | Ep. 18
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you think building a home today means you’re automatically getting quality, safety, and durability, you may be dangerously wrong. Families are sp...
Maximize Your Build Budget: Where to Spend, Save, and Splurge | Ep. 17
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you think spending more on finishes automatically means a better-built home, you may be setting yourself up for a very expensive failure. I’ve se...
Why Building Code Isn’t Enough: The Case for Third-Party Testing | Ep. 16
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you think passing building code means your home is protected, you may be trusting a system that was never designed to safeguard your health. I’ve...
2025 Wrap-Up: How We're Making Healthier Homes in 2026 | Ep. 15
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you think renovations are the “safer” or more affordable path to a healthy home, you may be setting yourself up for one of the most devastating...
S2EP18: The 5-Step Process to Ensure Clean Lumber in Your Custom Build
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you can just tell your contractor "no moldy lumber" and expect perfect results, you're setting yourself up for a nightmare scenario. You ...
S2EP17: Draftsman vs. Designer vs. Architect: What You're Actually Getting for Your Money
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you think all architects are the same or that hiring a "designer" will give you the same results as a licensed architect, this episode could save y...
S2EP16: 2 Million Mold Spores in a New Build: The Dark Side of New Home Construction
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you think buying a brand new home guarantees you'll be free from defects, Brittney's story will completely shatter that assumption, and potentially...
S2EP15: Stop Getting Ripped Off: The Contractor Bid Breakdown Every Homeowner Needs
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Signing a contract with your contractor is like signing a marriage certificate. If you don't know what you're actually getting, you're setting yoursel...
S2EP14: How to Actually Select Healthy Paint for Your Home
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone thinks selecting healthy paint is just about finding something that says "zero VOC" on the label. I'm here to tell you that's barely scratchi...
S2EP13: Here's Why Most Flooring Installs FAIL
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I was working with a client going through her second mold remediation when I caught a massive flooring issue that everyone else involved in ...
S2EP12: The 3 Types of Home Leaks + How to Monitor Each One Properly
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most homeowners think a "leak detection system" covers everything in their house, but the truth is your whole-home device only monitors plumbing lines...
S2EP11: The $14,000 Mistake 1 in 60 Homeowners Make (And How to Avoid It)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in every 60 homes will experience a devastating plumbing leak this year, with the average insurance claim reaching $14,000 in damages—but most h...
S2Ep10: Every Home Needs These Water Leak Safeguards
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One in 60 homes will experience a plumbing leak this year, resulting in over 1,400 insurance claims daily with an average payout of $14,000, but most ...
S2Ep9: The Permanent Insulation Mistake That's Making Homes Uninhabitable
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your contractor is probably recommending spray foam insulation without telling you about the class action lawsuits, permanent installation risks, and ...
S2Ep8: The Indoor Air Quality Crisis: The Truth About Airtight vs. Leaky Construction
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your builder might be skipping a required building code test that could save your home from mold, humidity problems, and toxic indoor air, and you pro...
RE-RUN: S1E10. How To Tell If You Have Mold In Your Home with Indoor Environmental Professional, Megan Carson
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us get into this industry because we have personal horror stories with mold. For me, I bought a home that had floor to ceiling mold in the kit...
S2EP7: Learning From the LA Fires: The Critical Design Flaw That's Destroying Homes
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Less than 2% of homes survived the devastating LA fires, and they all share one critical feature that most builders ignore.Four months after the LA fi...
S2EP6: The Six-Month Home Design Blueprint: Why Rushing Your Build Will Cost You Later
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people spend more time planning their wedding than the home they'll live in for decades, and that's a costly mistake.Join me while I break down t...
STOP Trusting Your Contractor And Do This Instead! S2E05 A Solo Episode with Christine
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine!In episode 5, Christine takes us on a de...
RE-RUN: S1E15. Are You Legally Protected If Your Home is Poisoning You? A Conversation with Kristina Baehr
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being forced out of your home because the walls are filled with Black Mold is a nightmare. Finding no legal recourse for the damages inflicted on your...
3 Steps To A Water Tight Basement! S2E04 A Solo Episode with Christine
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine!In episode 4, Christine takes us on a de...
S2E03. Health Flooring Deep Dive! A Solo Episode with Christine
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine!In episode 3, Christine takes us on a de...
S2E02. All About Attics! A Solo Episode with Christine
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine!In episode 2, Christine takes us on a de...
S2E01. All About Architects! A Solo Episode with Christine
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine!In our first episode of Season 2, Christ...
S1E14: How to Find Toxin-Free Home Essentials with Wendy Kathryn
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A healthy home doesn't start and end with construction. Every single product, from cookware to perfume, can have a huge impact on your overall health....
S1E13: The Building Science Behind Sustainable Architecture with Emily Mottram
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Houses don’t need to breathe. People need to breathe. Houses on the other hand, need to dry. These are the wise words of today’s guest, Emily Mott...
S1E12: How to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Access Clean Water in Your Home with Zack Pelzel, Founder of The Purified Home
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indoor air quality can make or break a home! Fresh air and clean water are the silent, and often forgotten, ingredients to a healthy living space. Tod...
S1E11. Your go-to Window Buying Guide with Peter Duppenthaler, AKA - @FenestrationGuy
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine a house without windows? Sounds more like a prison to me and my guest today, Peter Duppenthaler AKA @FenestrationGuy. Windows serve a ...
S1E10. How To Tell If You Have Mold In Your Home with Indoor Environmental Professional, Megan Carson
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us get into this industry because we have personal horror stories with mold. For me, I bought a home that had floor to ceiling mold in the kit...
S1E9. Installing New Windows? Here’s What You Need to Consider
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Windows are a uniquely vulnerable spot in your home. Essentially, you’ve got a stable structure with holes in the middle to let in light. So as you ...
S1E8. A Home Inspection Checklist with Holistic Realtor, Tori McGee
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“The housing market is crazy, can I skip the inspection?” I hear this all the time. And truth be told, I’ve skipped the home inspection before. ...
S1E7. Should You Get an ERMI Test? Navigating Proper Mold Testing with PJ Harlow
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve seen people rip their homes down to the studs in an effort to get rid of mold. And the worst part is, sometimes they do all of that and they st...
S1E6: Healthy Home Renovation on a Budget
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you come up with a figure for your renovation budget? I know allocating funds can feel really stressful when you’re being thrown so many opti...
S1E5: How to Build Airtight Right Through Passive Home Building with Casey Grey | The Conscious Builder
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does a passive home look like? Well, imagine a home that is completely energy efficient without breaking the bank. Today’s guest, Casey Grey, i...
S1E4: How to Find a Building Contractor and Get them on Board with Building a Healthy Home
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can you have a productive conversation with contractors? A lot of people will shy away from really digging in with their contractors because they ...
S1E3: How to Avoid Mold in Your Home with Mold Inspector, Anna Branch
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest misconceptions about mold is that your house needs to experience a massive flood to be at risk. In reality, mold can grow and thriv...
S1E2: Is Your Home Making You Sick? Here Are 3 Hidden Ways Your Home Could Negatively Affect Your Health
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your home making you sick? Of course, when it comes to illness, the walls of our home are not usually the first place we look to find the offender....
S1E1: What Does It Mean to Build or Renovate a Holistic Home?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Holistic home construction is not the norm. Traditional home construction is what you see being built all around you. Unfortunately, many home builder...
Welcome to The Holistic Homes Podcast!
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a sneak peak at what to expect from The Holistic Homes Podcast each week! I’m your host Christine Cimabue, and I’m a licensed contractor an...