The Holistic Home Health Podcast

In this episode of the Holistic Home Health Podcast, Barry sits down with Chris Hoffmeyer, building biologist, master electrician, licensed general contractor, and EMF consultant, to explore an often-overlooked part of the home environment: electromagnetic fields (EMFs). When we talk about creating a healthier home, the conversation often centers around mold, moisture, indoor air quality, VOCs, particulates, and other environmental exposures. But what about the electrical environment we can't see? Chris breaks down the basics of radio frequency (RF), electric fields, magnetic fields, and dirty electricity, where these exposures can come from, and why understanding them may be another important piece of looking at the home as a whole. Barry and Chris also discuss Wi-Fi, electrical wiring, grounding products, infrared saunas and wellness devices—and why there is rarely a single "silver bullet" when it comes to improving our environments. Environmental home health is about looking beyond one potential source and understanding the home as a complete system. EMFs add another piece to that bigger picture. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content:  https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en,

In Part 2 of Ashley Maroney's incredible story, she shares how her family overcame years of mold exposure, Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, repeated water-damaged homes, and countless setbacks to finally find healing. Barry and Ashley discuss why true recovery starts with the environment, why no two healing journeys are the same, and the importance of addressing root causes instead of chasing symptoms. If you or someone you love is struggling with chronic illness or mold-related health issues, this episode offers hope—and practical insights from someone who has lived it. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/ , unfuckyour.health To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content:  https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en,

In this episode Barry Mankin sits down with Ashley Maroni, Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Certified Intuitive Homeopath, and Advanced Root Cause Detox Specialist, to hear her incredible personal journey through autism recovery, chronic illness, mold exposure, and the search for answers. In this conversation, you'll learn why symptoms don't always point to the true root cause, how environmental exposures can complicate healing, why testing isn't always as straightforward as it seems, and the importance of looking at both the body and the home to get the complete picture. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

After spending decades helping shape the indoor environmental quality industry, Carl shares why exposure—not just mold—is what really matters. Together, Barry and Carl discuss the relationship between building science and human health, why moisture is the key to understanding indoor environments, and what it will take to bridge the gap between the environmental and medical communities. Whether you're a homeowner, healthcare provider, or indoor environmental professional, this episode offers practical insights that could change the way you think about healthy buildings.   Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

In this episode of the Holistic Home Health Podcast, Barry Mankin sits down with Carl Grimes, one of the pioneers of the healthy homes movement. Carl is a past president of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), a contributor to the IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard, and has spent more than 40 years helping shape the indoor environmental quality industry. Carl shares his personal journey through chronic illness and how it led him to become one of the first professionals to investigate the connection between environmental exposures and human health. Together, Barry and Carl discuss the evolution of healthy home investigations, why every assessment should begin with the people living in the home, and how curiosity, building science, and real-world experience have influenced today's environmental industry. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

In Part 2 of this real-life remediation journey, Barry Mankin continues his conversation with Wayne Price as they walk through what happened after the initial remediation went wrong—and how the right process helped turn a difficult situation into a successful outcome. This episode highlights the importance of third-party testing, proper containment, fine particle cleaning, HVAC and filtration considerations, and ongoing home maintenance for sensitive or immune-compromised individuals. Real Process. Real Progress. Real Hope. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

In this episode of the Holistic Home Health Podcast, Barry Mankin sits down with Wayne Price to share a real-life mold remediation journey. What started as concerns about a loved one's health and mold exposure turned into a complex investigation involving crawlspace contamination, failed remediation, cross-contamination, independent testing, and ultimately a successful outcome. Real Story. Real Challenges. Real Solutions. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

This episode Barry covers key takeaways from the IAQA Conference, including silica dust, airborne particulates, wildfire smoke, and their impact on health. He shares practical strategies for improving indoor air quality through filtration, ventilation, moisture control, and reducing exposure—plus insights from a cruise ship HVAC engineer and real-world case studies from the field. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

In this episode of The Holistic Home Health Podcast, Barry Mankin shares a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how a Virgin cruise ship manages air quality, HVAC systems, filtration, moisture control, and overall indoor environmental health — and how those same principles apply directly to our homes. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

Part 2 of our conversation with Dennis French dives deeper into the hidden environmental exposures that often get overlooked. From silica dust and wildfire smoke to particulate contamination, PPE, and how building design impacts occupant health, this episode explores the bigger picture of indoor environmental quality. A thought-provoking discussion on how what we can't see can absolutely affect how we live, work, and feel. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en

In this episode of The Holistic Home Health Podcast, Barry Mankin sits down with Dennis French, Vice President of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IQA), to discuss indoor air quality, healthy buildings, and the connection between environmental exposures and human health. Drawing from decades of experience—and personal health challenges caused by chronic exposure—Dennis shares why a whole-home, whole-body approach matters, the risks of quick-fix solutions, and how building science plays a critical role in creating healthier living and working environments. Visit Us online for more information: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/   To view our recommended products for keeping your home healthy visit: https://www.4cornersenvironmental.com/products/ Follow Us on social media for more content: https://www.facebook.com/4CornersEnvironmental, https://www.instagram.com/4cornersenvironmental/, https://www.tiktok.com/@drhousetn?lang=en