02: Spiritual Wellness - The Science Of Compassion With Carol Beck Healthy Home Take Control podcast

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We are delighted to welcome listeners back to the Healthy Home Take Control Podcast with your hosts, Marla Cloos and Jillian Prichard Cooke! We are thrilled to embark on another exploration of health and vitality today! We have Michelle Harris, known for her Alive and Well TV show, joining us. If you are not yet acquainted with Michelle, her impact, or her TV show, she is a beacon of insight and inspiration within the health and wellness space! Michelle possesses the unique ability to translate good health into practical steps. During her college years, she embraced a vegetarian lifestyle and eventually transitioned to veganism. After that, she began delving into environmental concerns and personal well-being and started to understand the intricate connections between those factors. Join us today to learn about the profound work Michelle has initiated through Alive and Well TV as we explore her journey of bridging the gap between personal health and environmental awareness and taking actionable steps toward living a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle. Show highlights: What motivated Michelle to devote her entire life to health and wellness? The importance of feeling good in our homes. What are the benefits of using PeachSkin sheets? Some common options not necessarily thought of for being more sustainable and contributing to health and wellness Michelle shares her thoughts on aromatherapy. What is a good solution to stay away from the synthetics? Michelle talks about sustainability in the home. The connection between personal health, the health of a community, and the health of the world. How can you contribute to making the world a better place? Using meditation, yoga, aromatherapy, and meditation to de-stress. Why Michelle encourages people to adopt, spay, and neuter pets. Show Sponsor This episode is sponsored by Hayward Score . Links and resources: Healthy Living System™ Alive and Well TV Ed Begley Jr and Rachelle's Green Home Begley Green Home Part 2 Begley Green Home Part 3 Begley Green Home Part 4 Wave House and Vision House on Alive and Well TV Magazine interview Animal Angels on Pet Life Radio Interview with Michelle on Animal Angels Article Michelle Harris Article M Harris West Coast…

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06: Chemical Control with Alysia Reiner - Actress, Activist, Producer and Eco-Mom 27:05

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Many people do not realize the importance of minimizing the presence of chemicals in all areas of their home. Today’s guest, Alysia Reiner, is an actress, activist, producer, and eco-mom. Alysia is passionate about creating a clean environment not only for the planet, but inside our homes. In this episode, she shares ways she has created an eco-friendly environment and reduced the toxins in her living space. She discusses why reducing toxins in the home really matters, easy ways you can start making changes, and her effort to support positive change instead of negative change. From water purifying to air filtration, this episode has it all! Show Highlights: Alysia shares what made this year the “meditation retreat no one signed up for” How being a mom has driven Alysia to be more environmentally conscious Ways the fashion industry impacts climate change Navigating purifying home water supplies Ways Alysia has improved her home air filtration Items Alysia brought into her home to minimize chemical levels Making environmentally-friendly cleaners at home How Alysia had a mold issue even though they built an entirely clean home Projects and programs that Alysia is working on and passionate about Links: We'd like to thank our sponsor Mothers and Others for Clean Air: https://www.mothersandothersforcleanair.org https://www.alysiareiner.com https://turninggreen.org Alysia Reiner's Closet on Wardrobe - https://www.wearwardrobe.co/users/2405 https://www.airprotein.com…

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05: Conscious Consumption with Savannah and John R. Seydel 44:03

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Today’s guests, Savannah and John R. Seydel, are newlyweds with a passion for sustainable living. In this interview, Savannah and John R. share ways that they are prioritizing sustainability in their home, life, and at work. They discuss how they have been able to give back to the community by making ethical choices for their wedding, home, and careers. They, also, include great tips for taking action at home, with as little effort as staying in bed. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the amazing things Savannah and John R. are doing, as well as their mission to empower others and the inclusive opportunities available to you. Show Highlights: Savannah and John R. share the most sustainable part of their wedding John R. shares how his background and heritage relate to his interest in sustainability How we can make changes at home to transform our mind, body, soul, and family The importance of asking questions to make sustainable choices at home Savannah shares what she does for sustainability for Better Earth Exploring ways the food industry can be part of the climate solution John R. shares how he is working to make Atlanta more affordable, resilient, and equitable The innovative ways Resilience of Atlanta is working to make Atlanta more sustainable Cities that are working to become more sustainable Ways Better Earth is making progress in Orlando How to take action to be more conscious about everyday consumption Savannah and John R.’s aspirations to make sustainability accessible to all Links: 84 Lumber Captain Planet Foundation Resilience in Atlanta Better Earth John R.'s Instagram John R.'s Twitter…

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04: Mental Wellness with Carol Novello 38:43

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Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend never had a dog. Today’s guest, Carol Novello, has worked in the animal welfare sector for 10 years and has started a multitude of programs to help get animals fostered, cared for, and into a loving home. Carol shares what inspired her to start working with animals, as well as the many benefits a furry friend can have on your home, health, and mental wellness. Join Marla and Jillian in this encouraging episode honoring our furry friends to learn more about Mutual Rescue™ and how adopting a homeless animal can save you, too. Show Highlights: Marla, Jillian, and Carol discuss the animals they’ve rescued Carol shares how she got into the animal welfare sector Programs Carol started to help people understand why helping animals helps people What inspired Carol to start working with animals The mental health benefits of having a pet How the pandemic impacted animal adoption The importance of connecting with the natural world Ways animals can increase productivity and activity The research behind how animals relieve stress Why Carol made the Doggy Day Out Tool Kit to help communities easily implement a fostering program The ways animals can help make us more vulnerable with others Changes Carol had to make in her home to cohabitate with pets New projects happening within Mutual Rescue™ Links: Visit Recovery Center of America Website Healthy Living System™ https://wellnesswithinyourwalls.com/10-step-approach/ Mutual Rescue™ https://mutualrescue.org/ Mutual Rescue™ Films https://mutualrescue.org/films/ Mutual Rescue™ Book https://mutualrescue.org/book/ Doggy Day Out https://mutualrescue.org/doggydayout/ Mutual Rescue: How Adopting a Homeless Animal Can Save You, Too https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mutual-rescue-carol-novello/1128997296…

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03: Clean Air with Bill Hayward 40:41

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When problems arise in the home, many of us tend to sweep it under the rug. What many of us don’t realize, is the real impact having a clean home has on our health. Today’s guest, Bill Hayward is a building scientist and healthy living specialist. In this interview, Bill shares his story of living in a “sick house” and how it inspired him to help people better regulate their homes. Tune into this episode for tips on how to minimize cooking fumes, reduce exposure, and enhance the air flow in your home. Show Highlights: What inspired Bill to become a building scientist Why Bill and his family had to move out of their dream home Bill shares his story building his own clean home How Bill has reduced risk at home with HEPA filters during COVID 19 How Bill’s background has provided him with the knowledge to build clean homes Most common issues we see with air in homes and how to fix it Simple ways to combat issues that arise in homes What is a crawl space and what problems can arise Issues that arise in kitchens from unnecessary fumes The benefits of having a closet exhaust How to remove COVID from the circulating air Why every small change matters when cleaning out homes Getting rid of chemicals in your home Candle etiquette with Jillian Bill’s favorite movies and books about living in a healthier environment Links: Bill Hayward Hayward Score Get Your Hayward Score 5 Principles of a Healthy Home Hayward Score Team Articles We’d like to thank our sponsor, Aprilaire. You can visit their website here.…

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