The Holistic Homes Podcast
Welcome to The Holistic Homes Podcast, the place for homeowners who are considering a new build or renovation and are ready to take the power of their home’s health into their own hands. Building failures are happening everyday, Yes! even in new construction. I don’t want that for you, so I’m here as your holistic construction resource to guide you thru it all.
I’m your host Christine Cimabue, and I’m a licensed contractor and holistic construction consultant. Everyday I hear stories about people moving into their dream home, only to realize months later that faulty construction is negatively effecting their health. This situation breaks my heart and I believe in empowering people to speak up in every step of the process. This podcast is where real, confident and stress free healthy home building begins!
Best of all, you don’t have to learn how to be contractor to effectively communicate your healthy home vision to your contractor or design team. I’ll show you how!
Join us as we chat about everything from mold prevention to the effects of different lighting on your health. What should you be asking your contractor? What's the best performing building materials? and how to spot red flags during construction? We’re walking through it all together. So whether you're interested in understanding the health risks in modern builds, creating a healthy bathroom, or finding the right contractor for your holistic home build, I’ve got you covered. It's time to create a safe and healthy home that aligns with your vision. Tune in to the Holistic Homes Podcast and start your journey towards your dream healthy home.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
S2EP17: Draftsman vs. Designer vs. Architect: What You're Actually Getting for Your Money
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 you from making a costly mistake that derails your…
S2EP16: 2 Million Mold Spores in a New Build: The Dark Side of New Home Construction
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 save you from a nightmare that nearly destroyed …
S2EP15: Stop Getting Ripped Off: The Contractor Bid Breakdown Every Homeowner Needs
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 yourself up for a very expensive divorce.
Today, I'm divi…
S2EP14: How to Actually Select Healthy Paint for Your Home
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 scratching the surface, and it might actually be hurting …
S2EP13: Here's Why Most Flooring Installs FAIL
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 the project had completely overlooked.
As a licens…
S2EP12: The 3 Types of Home Leaks + How to Monitor Each One Properly
Most homeowners think a "leak detection system" covers everything in their house, but the truth is your whole-home device only monitors plumbing lines. They leave out the drain lines that cause some…
S2EP11: The $14,000 Mistake 1 in 60 Homeowners Make (And How to Avoid It)
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 homeowners have no idea it's happening until it's to…
S2Ep10: Every Home Needs These Water Leak Safeguards
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 of these disasters are completely preventable.
In …
S2Ep9: The Permanent Insulation Mistake That's Making Homes Uninhabitable
Your contractor is probably recommending spray foam insulation without telling you about the class action lawsuits, permanent installation risks, and potential for years of toxic off-gassing.
In today…
S2Ep8: The Indoor Air Quality Crisis: The Truth About Airtight vs. Leaky Construction
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 probably don't even know it exists.
In this episode, …
RE-RUN: S1E10. How To Tell If You Have Mold In Your Home with Indoor Environmental Professional, Megan Carson
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 kitchen. It was completely invisible to the naked ey…
S2EP7: Learning From the LA Fires: The Critical Design Flaw That's Destroying Homes
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 fires destroyed over 16,000 homes across 50,000 acr…
S2EP6: The Six-Month Home Design Blueprint: Why Rushing Your Build Will Cost You Later
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 the critical six-month design development phase th…
STOP Trusting Your Contractor And Do This Instead! S2E05 A Solo Episode with Christine
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 deep dive into all things contractors! In this epis…
RE-RUN: S1E15. Are You Legally Protected If Your Home is Poisoning You? A Conversation with Kristina Baehr
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 health and your finances is even worse. So today…
3 Steps To A Water Tight Basement! S2E04 A Solo Episode with Christine
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 deep dive into three strategies for building a wate…
S2E03. Health Flooring Deep Dive! A Solo Episode with Christine
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 deep dive about all things healthy flooring! Concre…
S2E02. All About Attics! A Solo Episode with Christine
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 deep dive about all things attics! Ventilated vs co…
S2E01. All About Architects! A Solo Episode with Christine
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, Christine takes us on a deep dive about all things arch…
S1E14: How to Find Toxin-Free Home Essentials with Wendy Kathryn
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. So today, I'm joined by Wendy Kathryn , a clean …