Podcasts by Non Toxic Environments Home Health

NTE Live! w/Sheila Alston - Healthy Home Media from 2023-03-21T23:16

What is WELLNESS REAL ESTATE? What is a wellness lifestyle community?  Sheila and I will  share what developers have been building like agrihoods, naturehoods etc.  And since everyone deserves t...

NTE Live! w/ Michael Rubino - The Mold Medic from 2023-03-09T21:04

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 consultant myself, I can tell you that well over 50% o...

Jay Watts, VP of AFM Safecoat from 2023-03-02T16:49

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 Circle Community. Link below.  This first ep...

URGENT announcement about Non Toxic Environments. We're going LIVE! from 2023-02-16T17:27

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 Feb 22nd, my new video show called NTE Live! w...

Talking Home Detox with Sophia Ruan Gushee from 2023-01-01T18:59

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 I did.  Sophia's work can be found here: Listen

What's new in '22 from 2022-10-29T16:53

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 the beginning of the year have been pushed back...

Who's Influencing you? from 2022-09-22T22:16:21

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 couldn't take it anymore.  I pride myself on ...

And the Questions Keep Coming! from 2022-07-24T17:38:30

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.  THANK YOU to everyone who submits these questions...

Prescriptions for a Healthy House, with Paula Baker-Laporte, FAIA from 2022-07-01T19:11:56

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. Her hit book, Prescriptions for a Healthy Ho...

30 Years and Still Going! from 2022-05-27T16:18:51

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 wonderful customers, listeners and friends and family...

Keeping your Home Healthy from 2022-04-29T21:17:44

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 that way?  Today, Jay and I discuss some tips ...

Crisis Averted! from 2022-04-08T21:14:39

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 jobsite or a similar situation. When this crisis ...

Current Costs of Healthy Building from 2022-04-02T20:17:29

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 global pandemic, how has the landscape changed?  ...

Dr. Neil Nathan: Complex Medical Problem Solving from 2022-03-11T20:14:48

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 of the American Board of Holistic Medicine ...

Finding His Quiet Home from 2022-02-25T20:33:25

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 deer tick as a young boy, which blossomed into M...

Post Pandemic Building and Design Trends from 2022-02-11T19:33:43

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 done these myself over the years, but this part...

Wow, Season 5 of NTE!! from 2022-01-28T22:47:23

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 testing, cabinet finishing and a little bit of t...

Everyone Deserves a Roof...A Hopeful Chat For The Holidays from 2021-12-30T20:57:24

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 the storms across America's heartland.  But ...

Off-Label Uses from 2021-12-10T22:53:10

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 never really intended it to be used. We call...

What are we thankful for in 2021? from 2021-11-19T21:49:29

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 be thankful for.  Jay and I are back in the sad...

Tim Masters, Healthy Mattress Maker from 2021-10-29T19:54:53

We preach all about healthy building and making the bedrooms the  healthiest rooms in the home.  So its time to talk about mattresses.   Tim Masters, owner of My Green Mattress in Illinois, has ...

Healthy Home Build...In Their Own Words from 2021-10-17T16:10:10

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.  But is it really that difficult?  It certainl...

Health Hero, Tim James from 2021-09-16T22:57:30

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 I HAD to do. Tim James has an eye-opening st...

September Q&A's from 2021-09-06T14:17:59

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 consistent, however, is the amount of calls and emai...

Caroline Blazovsky, Healthy Home Expert from 2021-08-19T16:32:31

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, Caroline is one of my go-to experts.  We've had the ...

How it all began from 2021-08-13T20:45:23

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 gained thousands of new listeners and I get sev...

Please help, my home is off gassing! from 2021-07-30T20:22:37

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 discuss what off gassing really is and how to...

Healthy home building...post pandemic from 2021-07-16T16:20:38

Jay and I always appreciate the opportunity to talk with Jen and Rusty Stout from JS2 Partners about their business.  On this episode, we'll find out how the pandemic has affected construction t...

Independence Day 2021 from 2021-07-02T19:49:58

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's happening with material availability and p...

Non-Toxic Closet Systems from 2021-06-18T15:22:38

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 to walk out minutes later due to the offgass...

An interview with Michael Frerking, Living Systems Architecture from 2021-06-10T20:46:08

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 to be healthy, sustainable and light on the ea...

Project Updates from 2021-05-07T21:13:12

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, material pricing and take a few listener questions....

Is it time to rethink ICF? from 2021-04-09T20:32:34

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 project, but I've steered away from it because of t...

March Musings from 2021-03-20T16:33:08

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 shortages are putting a stranglehold on parts ...

Healthy Materials and Sustainable Spaces from 2021-03-12T23:14:22

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 about the broad picture of sustainable buildin...

Wood Furniture Re-finishing from 2021-02-26T21:57:07

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 seems overwhelming, so why not just freshen up w...

Are Safety Data Sheets (SDS) any help to us? from 2021-02-12T22:55:39

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 product you're using to refinish those cabinets is...

Ozone Purification from 2021-02-05T20:57:55

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.  We also take a few questions from our listene...

January Q&A from 2021-01-23T16:14:37

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 of listener questions to help with those pro...

New Year's Resolutions from 2021-01-09T18:29:43

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.  This is the year for growing the bonds betw...

The BEST of 2020! from 2020-12-28T17:52:50

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 decided to produce a 'Best of 2020' for you all to ...

December Mailbag from 2020-12-11T16:05:34

Jay and I take some excellent listener questions this week.  Crawlspace moisture issues, tiling questions and a discussion about what to look for when buying an existing home.  Keep these questi...

It's time again to give thanks from 2020-11-20T22:06:25

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 and I do this episode every year...talking abo...

Natural vs Un-Natural from 2020-11-06T22:56:43

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.  Remember this...just because something is na...

Calls from our listeners from 2020-10-23T21:27:50

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 can answer their questions on air.  Hopefully...

October Odds&Ends from 2020-10-09T21:56:51

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 discussion about the state of the retail home improvem...

Convincing the Skeptics from 2020-09-25T17:24:10

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 respect, lack of confidence or just a breakdown ...

Beautiful Healthy Design with Sarah Walker from 2020-09-11T22:40:25

Sarah Walker is a world renowned interior designer, furniture expert, stylist, educator and a Lyme survivor.  She uses her own severe chemical sensitivities from her disease as a guide in her de...

Sustainability Disruption with Eric Corey Freed from 2020-08-28T14:28:12

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 visionary design leader in biophilic and regenerativ...

August Mailbag from 2020-08-14T22:53:13

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 a good time for a mailbag episode.  I'll talk...

Flooring 201...DIY or Hire a Pro? from 2020-07-31T22:14:31

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 researching your options and it becomes overwh...

Confessions of a Healthy Home Builder from 2020-07-24T18:47:55

Well, not really confessions, but its a deep look into the day to day dealings with current clients and potential new projects.  Once again, our friends at JS2 Partners in Texas join us on the s...

Mid Summer Update from 2020-07-17T21:52:18

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 something out to you to let you know how things are...

Using Zeolites for Natural Odor Reduction from 2020-07-10T21:15:56

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 and there were thousands of so-called "green...

Healthy Home Hacks v2.0 from 2020-07-02T22:12:50

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...lots of quick and easy ideas you can implement...

Whole House Air Purification Methods from 2020-06-19T17:25:10

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 Training for Dynamic Air Quality Systems to h...

Summer Mailbag from 2020-06-12T20:49:56

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 about stain proofing marble, and we have a len...

Concrete and Stone Sealers from 2020-06-05T21:34:11

Sealers, waterproofers, water repellants...so many terms, so many different products!  What are they and why do we need all of them?  This episodes dives deep into the world of sealers to famili...

Making Lemonade Out Of Lemons from 2020-05-22T21:07:26

You've all heard me say that no project ever goes perfectly smooth. Mother Nature can drop 10 inches of rain.  Sub-contractors ignore your request to use the healthier product.  Folks, these thi...

Our Own Personal Influencers from 2020-05-15T22:27:44

Last week, Jay and I talked about some of the more common myths and misconceptions we deal with regularly.  This week, we're focusing on the individuals we would call our influencers...the legen...

Eco-myths and Internet Mis-information from 2020-05-08T22:36:34

I know I've harped on the topic of internet research before, but this episode takes it much further.  This week, Jay and I discuss many of the myths and fallacies of the green and healthy buildi...

Protecting our Homes From Above and Below from 2020-04-28T17:45:16

Roofing and waterproofing.  A couple things that Jay and I get asked about regularly, but have yet to address here on the show. Since we're in the throws of a rainy spring, now is a great time t...

Healthy Construction During Covid-19 from 2020-04-11T18:43:41

While the nation is on lockdown, work still needs to be done.  Today we speak with one of our partner builders in Texas that gives us a ton of useful information about working within this curren...

Protecting the Human Immune System w/ Dr Lisa Nagy from 2020-04-03T21:58:36

** ATTENTION ** This is the most important podcast we've ever done **

While the world deals with the COVID-19 virus, we asked our friend Dr. Lisa Nagy from the Environmental Health Center...

Strengthening our Home's Immune System from 2020-03-26T21:58:15

We're obviously in the midst of a world wide health crisis and I know dozens of experts in the alt/health community are podcasting and YouTubing all about protecting our personal immune systems....

Takin' it One Day At A Time from 2020-03-18T21:24:17

Hello my friends.  Just a quick update to let you all know that the work is still going on here and we are ready to help.  Jay and I will be back next week with a full episode of the show, so pl...

Specific Subjects of Worry from 2020-03-06T21:16:01

So often we have clients that are stuck spinning their wheels because of the fear of too many toxins and pollutants.  They use the phrase "what if" when discussing their homes.  What if is has a...

Another Dip Into The Mailbag from 2020-02-28T22:55:31

So many awesome questions being sent into the show these days, so Jay and Andy use this episode to discuss some of them.  Piano's and radiators, lingering paint odors, and a followup question to...

Countertop Options from 2020-02-22T17:51:58

Granite or quartz? Laminate or Solid surface?  Choosing the best material for your project requires an understanding of the function, costs, aesthetic and of course, the human health impact.  In...

Bathroom Projects from 2020-02-15T17:23:11

Its that time of year.  We're getting antsy.  We want to take on a project in our house but it can't be too big, since spring is around the corner and we'll all have yard work to do.  So maybe t...

The Hidden Menace from 2020-02-08T19:21:43

Inside of every home, there are obvious dangers and toxins that we can address, but what about those that aren't so obvious. Jay and I call those the hidden menaces in our homes and today, we ta...

Buying an Older Home from 2020-02-01T19:59:46

Well folks, I'll warn you that this episode contains some extremely horrible audio.   Between my cold and difficult audio connections, this one might be tough to get through.  But we really want...

Electrify Everything from 2020-01-25T18:40:57

Excellent discussion today with Matt Grocoff, an American environmentalist and sustainability advocate, writer, speaker and founder of the THRIVE Collaborative.  He is known for his work on net ...

Welcome to 2020 from 2020-01-16T23:50:55

Oh its so nice to be back! Well, Im back anyways.  Jay is still on hiatus but will be on the air with me next week.  Today I'm talking about industry trends for 2020 and beyond, so please have a...

Goodbye 2019 from 2019-12-16T23:58:27

We're saying goodbye to 2019 and we just cannot begin to express our gratitude for making this such a wonderful year.  Through this show, we've reached so many new people and have been able to a...

Great Time To Give Our Thanks from 2019-11-28T00:26:32

The year is winding down and the holidays are upon us.  Today. Jay and I take some time to give our thanks to those who help us, and help all our listeners.  Make sure to listen through the epis...

Navigating Winter Projects from 2019-11-22T22:44:55

We know how temperatures and humidity can affect the home and home projects during the warm humid summer months, but winter poses just as many problems.  Jay and I discuss these to help you avoi...

On Vacation from 2019-11-07T18:17:36

Thank you all for listening to the show...Jay and I are on vacation for a couple weeks to recharge.  Today's episode is just a short synopsis of the year and what to expect from NTE in 2020. We'...

Plucked straight from the mailbag from 2019-11-01T23:04:55

By request, Jay and I tackle a few questions from the mailbag this week including, polishing concrete floors, sealing out smoke from the adjacent apartment and paperless drywall usage.  Keep tho...

Common Misconceptions from 2019-10-25T22:50:16

You've heard this from your contractor, or maybe read it in an online chat group.  "That glue will never work" , "that paint only peeled because its one of those eco-friendly paints"...   Today,...

Is Chemical Sensitivity All in Your Head?? from 2019-10-18T23:33:46

How many time have you heard THAT line...Its not real, its just in your head.  Well today, Jay and I are taking on this topic directly and we'll actually prove that this statement is partial...