Ep 50: Building a Healthy Home with Ashley Spanovich: Reducing Mold, EMFs & Chemical Exposure

Want to reduce your toxin exposure at home? This is the episode for you. On this episode of The Nutrient Dense Podcast, I'm joined by Ashley Spanovich, a certified building biologist, to discuss the critical aspects of creating a healthy home environment. We focus on mold prevention, air quality, and the importance of building biology. Ashley shares her personal journey into this field, highlighting the common misconceptions about mold in homes and the need for proper ventilation and moisture control. The discussion also covers practical advice for home buyers, including what to look for in new builds and existing homes, the significance of thorough inspections, and the impact of mechanical systems on indoor air quality. In this conversation, the we delve into essential aspects of home maintenance, focusing on mechanical systems, basement moisture issues, and the impact of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) on health. We emphasize the importance of thorough inspections when buying a home, particularly regarding maintenance records and potential moisture problems in basements. In this episode, we also discuss the health implications of EMFs, highlighting the need for awareness and proactive measures to mitigate exposure.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE: Homes need to dry out, not breathe. Most builders overlook mold prevention. Air quality is crucial for a healthy home. New builds can still have mold issues. Crawl spaces are often hidden causes of mold exposure. Always ask for maintenance documentation when buying a home. The majority of basements are water damaged - look for signs of water damage and moisture issues in basements. EMFs can impact health by affecting cellular functions. Minimizing exposure to non-native EMFs is crucial for well-being. Putting your phone on airplane mode at night can reduce EMF exposure. Nature provides essential health benefits that should not be overlooked.           LINKS: Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free! Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off Listen to Episode 33 - Main Root Causes of Chronic Gut & Digestive Issues Listen to Episode 41 - Before You Invest In Functional Testing, Make Sure You're Doing These Things                     CONNECT WITH HANNAH: Instagram  |   Website               CONNECT WITH ASHLEY: Instagram  |  Website  | Free Guides + Resources             If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨