The Holistic Homes Podcast

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If you think summer is the easiest season on your home, you may be overlooking some of the biggest moisture, humidity, and maintenance risks of the entire year. I've seen homeowners spend thousands of dollars dealing with preventable water damage, mold growth, HVAC failures, and hidden leaks that started with something...

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If you think passing city inspections means your home is protected from mold, leaks, and construction defects, you may be making a very expensive mistake. Building inspectors are there to verify minimum code requirements, not to ensure your home is healthy, watertight, or built to your personal standards. Missing the right ins...

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If you think all building materials are basically the same, you could be making decisions that impact your family's health for years to come. Some of the most commonly used products in construction today can contribute to poor indoor air quality, moisture problems, mold growth, and costly remediation down the road.

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If you think building a “high-performance” home automatically means you’ll have healthy indoor air quality, you may be making one of the biggest mistakes in modern construction. I’ve seen homes with premium materials, airtight construction, and luxury finishes still end up with contaminated air, humidity problems, mold inside ductwork, and unh...

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If you think hiring an architect is just about finding someone with a beautiful portfolio, you could be making one of the biggest mistakes in your entire build. I’ve seen homeowners spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on plans that still led to water intrusion, poor air quality, missing constructio...

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If you think adding a sauna, cold plunge, or luxury gym automatically creates a “wellness” home, you may be creating one of the most moisture-prone and toxic spaces in your entire house. I see stunning wellness rooms constantly filled with hidden humidity problems, poor air quality, mold-prone materials, and mechanical systems that...

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If you think your bathroom is waterproof just because it has tile, you may be setting yourself up for one of the most common and expensive failures inside a home. I’ve seen families uncover hidden leaks, mold, rotted framing, and major structural damage years after a “beautiful” bathroom renovation was completed —...

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If you think your kitchen is one of the safest spaces in your home, you may be overlooking one of the biggest sources of hidden damage. I’ve seen minor leaks from dishwashers or refrigerator lines turn into full mold remediation projects—costing tens of thousands and impacting indoor air quality for y...

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If you think upgrading to “luxury finishes” automatically means you’re creating a healthier, better home, you may be exposing yourself to hidden toxins that compromise your air quality, trap moisture, and lead to long-term damage. I’ve seen homeowners invest 2–4x more in high-end materials—only to end up with mold risk...

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If you think building a “healthy home” just means using non-toxic materials or zero VOC paint, you may be missing the bigger picture — and risking costly mistakes down the line. I’ve seen families invest hundreds of thousands into beautiful homes, only to face mold issues, water damage, and ongoing healt...

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If you think buying a “custom home” means you’re getting exactly what you want, you may be walking straight into one of the biggest and most expensive misunderstandings in construction. I’ve seen homeowners invest millions expecting a fully customized, healthy home—only to realize too late they were sold something comp...

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If you think all contractors are essentially the same, you could be making one of the most expensive and irreversible mistakes in your entire build. I’ve seen homeowners invest hundreds of thousands — even millions — only to realize too late they chose the wrong type of builder, leaving them with limited control...

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If you think your HVAC system is something you can figure out after framing, you may already be setting your home up for failure. I’ve seen projects where skipping early planning led to poor air quality, oversized systems, and thousands of dollars in preventable mistakes — all hidden behind drywall.

Today, I...

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If you think asking too many questions during your build makes you “difficult,” you may be giving away the very power that protects your home and your family. The truth is, some of the biggest shifts toward healthier materials have not come from regulation at all — they’ve come from homeowners who ke...

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If you think the most important part of building your home is the design or materials, you may be overlooking one of the biggest financial risks in the entire process. I've seen homeowners sign construction contracts without fully understanding what they’re agreeing to — only to discover major gaps in protection, s...

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If you think building your home with concrete automatically protects you from mold and water damage, you may be making one of the most expensive mistakes of your entire build. I’ve seen homeowners spend hundreds of thousands of dollars switching to alternative construction methods, only to end up with condensatio...

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If you think being your own general contractor will save you money and give you more control, you may be walking straight into one of the most stressful and financially risky decisions you can make. I’ve watched projects spiral into delays, rework, liability exposure, and blown budgets — all because a homeowner t...

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If you think hiring a “good builder” is enough to get a healthy home, you may be setting yourself up for expensive disappointment. I’ve watched homeowners spend hundreds of thousands — even millions — on custom builds, only to discover mold, water intrusion, or ventilation failures within the first year. The problem isn’t usual...

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If you think building a healthy home is just a small upgrade from a standard build, you may be underestimating the real financial decisions in front of you. I’ve seen families focus on chandeliers and tile while ignoring the attic, basement, and exterior walls — the very places that determin...

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If you think finding a contractor is just about checking reviews or choosing the lowest bid, you may be setting yourself up for one of the most costly and heartbreaking mistakes in home building. I’ve seen families spend hundreds of thousands of dollars only to end up with homes that make them sicker...

If you think building a home today means you’re automatically getting quality, safety, and durability, you may be dangerously wrong. Families are spending $1M+ on homes only to face six-figure mold remediation, water intrusion, and structural defects that never should have existed in the first place.

Today, I’m sharing why we’re in a full-blown building defect crisis — and what homeowners must do differently if they want to protect their health, their money, and their families.

In 2025 alone, I’ve consulted on projects across multiple states, including Southern California, Utah, and large production communitie...

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 seen families pour hundreds of thousands into marble, cabinetry, and fixtures, only to discover water intrusion, mold, and structural issues hiding behind the walls years later.

Today, I’m sharing how to actually maximize your build or renovation budget by knowing where to spend, where to save, and where cutting corners will cost you far more in the long run.

In 2025 alone, my team consulted on projects ranging from small reno...

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 seen brand-new homes with leaking windows, trapped moisture, and failures that cost families tens — sometimes hundreds — of thousands of dollars to fix after move-in.

Today, I’m sharing exactly why third-party testing is the most important step you can take when building or renovating a truly healthy home — and why it rarely happens unless you demand it.

In 2025 alone, I’ve consulted on residential projects across California, Texas, and the East...

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 mistakes you can make. I’ve watched families plan for a $20,000 remodel only to face $300,000+ in hidden damage, years of displacement, and ongoing health issues.

Today, I’m sharing what 2025 taught me — why my firm focuses almost exclusively on custom new builds, what actually works, and the painful realities I see behind the scenes when renovations go wrong.

In 2025 alone, my team consulted on nearly $100 million in real estate pro...

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 don't want to be standing in a 90% framed house that's riddled with visible mold and no way to fix it without starting over.

Today, I'm sharing the exact step-by-step process I use to ensure clean lumber gets installed from day one. Because I've witnessed firsthand what happens when this conversation doesn't happen early enough, and it's devastating.

Here's the reality: some lumber is more susceptible to mold...

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 entire custom home project.

Today I'm breaking down one of the biggest mistakes I see in new build journeys: hiring the wrong type of professional to design your home. This isn't just about semantics. The difference between a draftsman, designer, design-build contractor, and licensed architect can literally make or break your project.

I recently worked with...

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 her family's health and finances.

Today I'm sharing a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation with Brittney, who purchased what she thought was her dream home from a well-known Texas builder in December 2023. Within just 1 month of moving in, she began experiencing terrifying symptoms: gasping for air in her sleep, neurological issues that left her nearly bedridden, and a persistent musty smell that no one else seemed...

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 diving into the financial side of contractor selection that can make or break your project. I've seen too many homeowners get blindsided by inadequate contracts, surprise costs, and change orders that nobody saw coming. You're literally handing over your vision and your budget to someone else, so you better make sure you understand exactly what you're paying for.

In previous episodes...

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 your home's performance.

In today's episode, I'm answering the most common question I get about paint selection, and it goes way beyond just avoiding volatile organic compounds. As a licensed GC and holistic construction consultant, I've seen too many projects where paint gets treated as just a design afterthought when it's actually a critical component of your exterior wall assembly.

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 licensed general contractor and holistic construction consultant and I see this same costly mistake over and over again. Everyone gets so focused on selecting the lowest VOC, non-toxic flooring materials (which I love!), but they completely ignore proper installation. I've seen flooring failures in multimillion-dollar homes with engineered and solid wood floors, so price point won't save you from this.

In this...

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 of the most expensive water damage!

In this second part of my leak management series, I'm breaking down the critical difference between plumbing lines (hot and cold water coming into your home) and drain lines (water going out through showers, toilets, and sinks). Understanding this distinction is key to creating a comprehensive monitoring system that actually protects your investment.

You'll discover why I...

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 too late.

As a licensed GC and holistic home consultant, I've seen too many families devastated by water damage that could have been prevented. In today's episode, I'm sharing my three favorite "no-brainer" leak management strategies that I implement in every project, whether you're building new, renovating, or have been living in your current home for years.

I'll walk you through exactly how to install ac...

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 today's episode, I'm breaking down the leak management strategies that should be standard in every home but rarely are. Whether you're building new, renovating, or have been living in your home for years, these safeguards can save you from catastrophic water damage and give you the peace of mind to sleep soundly without wondering what's happening behind your walls.

Plumbing leaks aren't always due to...

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's episode, I'm breaking down everything you need to know about spray foam insulation before making this permanent decision for your home. While spray foam offers excellent performance as an air barrier, vapor retarder, and insulation all in one, there are serious downsides that most contractors don't discuss: it's permanent (requiring expensive remediation to remove), it can off-gas for years if improperly mixed, and it requires perfect application to avoid...

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, I'm breaking down the dangerous myth that homes need to "breathe" through their walls and why this outdated thinking is creating serious health problems in modern construction. The truth is, your home should breathe like your body does, through a controlled system (your nose), not through random leaks in your skin. Yet builders are still constructing homes that pull in unfiltered outdoor air...

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 eye, until we started the renovation process and took walls down to the studs.

For today’s guest, Megan Carson, she was reaching a sever level of mold toxicity and couldn’t identify the source until having an ERMI test and an inspection. Luckily, she was able to get out of her lease and high tail it out of there! But...

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 acres, a clear pattern has emerged among the few structures left standing. I've been analyzing what separates the homes that survived from the thousands that burned to the ground. So let's chat about it, because the answer may not by what you expect.

The common denominator isn't expensive fire-resistant materials or elaborate sprinkler systems. It's the attic design. While most homes burned from the inside...

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 that should happen before breaking ground on your new construction or major renovation. As the founder of Holistic Homes, I've seen countless projects go sideways because homeowners rushed through this crucial planning period and I don’t want that to happen to you.

The six-month timeline includes specific milestones and I’m taking out all the guess work by going through the spec...

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 episode, Christine goes over why it's important to start with the right architect and architectural plans before selecting your contractor.

In this episode, Christine chatted about:

Getting clear architectural plans first

Why it's important to have clear architectural plans, even if you love and trust your contractor

Materials selection, paint selection, flooring, waterproofing materials expectations

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, we’re digging into the legal side of holistic home building.

Kristina is a national trial lawyer who represents sick people against the companies that made them sick. She founded Just Well Law to help clients recover financially so that they can rebuild their health and their lives. Kristina’s experience with water damage in her home was absolutely devastating for her...