Healthy Home Hacks Podcast

We’re gonna go out on a limb and assume you’re spending a TON of time at home right now making sure your surfaces are safe in the prevention of COVID-19. But, have you considered the price of this super sanitization; the hidden costs of using toxic household cleaners?

Many name-brand cleaning products contain harmful chemicals such as synthetic fragrance, ammonia, phthalates, triclosan, chlorine, parabens, and sodium hydroxide, to name a few. Extended exposure to these is linked to eye irritation and respiratory issues to allergies and even cancer.

Hold on to your scrubby brushes, friends, because our guest commits to creating cleaning products that will protect you and your loved ones without posing harm to people, the planet, or pets at a price people can afford. She explains how to read labels, what ingredients to avoid and why cleaning products are the number one weapon in the fight against COVID.

Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is the President and CEO of ECOS an environmentally friendly cleaning product manufacturer and an essential business in the fight against COVID-19. Kelly is widely recognized for her highly effective leadership and influential voice in

the green movement and corporate social responsibility including green incentives and living wages for all ECOS employees. Kelly leaves us with a Healthy Cleaning New Year’s Resolution that everyone can join by following their Instagram account @EcosClean through February 13, 2021, for chances to learn tips and win prizes (hint: The Detox Your Home bundle and more!).

Electrical engineer, Building Biology Environmental Consultant, and Electromagnetic Radiation Specialist, Lawrence Gust, has assessed approximately 5,000 homes spanning his 27-year career. In this episode, we discuss hidden sources of manmade EMR or, electromagnetic radiation, found in homes. Larry reveals the components of man-made Electromagnetic Radiation which includes radio frequency fields as well as power system field components that are found in today’s home and office environments. He shares how people are affected everywhere with unwanted symptoms that can occur via exposure; from immune suppression and fatigue to headaches and sleep disturbances.

Larry uncovers ways that we can protect ourselves in our sleeping space from electrical radiation and offers do-it-yourself tools for measurement.

Hippocrates said it best, let food be thy medicine. Our guest today is a pioneer in her field and as foodie-fate would have it, she and Lisa grew up in the same hometown! As a Certified Health Coach, the co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Nekter Juice Bar, and author of the children’s book Sneaky Spinach, our guest, Alexis Schulze, knows the importance of eating (or in this case, sipping) your way to optimal health. We wrangle the million-dollar juice versus smoothie debate. Alexis shares her perspectives on whether to count carbs or not, the ketogenic diet, immune-boosting tips and she breaks down what a superfood is. She offers her four must-have ingredients and leaves us with the dos and don’ts of taking supplements. We wrap with Alexis’ number one tip for eating healthy.

We're taking a holiday break from healthy living tips this episode to take you on our personal journey. It all began 20 years ago on the Hermosa Beach Pier in sunny Southern California. Yours truly are healthy home authorities, but not so long ago, we weighed a combined total of 50 pounds more than today and were clueless about the plethora of toxins that permeate our homes, personal care, and household products. Join us as Lisa Beres reveals her past role in a B-horror film and how she became the aerobics instructor for the Arizona State University's women's golf team while Ron Beres shares his number one fear and his time spent on Hollywood sets. We're getting personal with James Lipton-Esque-styled rapid-fire questions to each other so you can get to know us a bit better. Hold on to your seatbelts as we journey backward; it might get bumpy!

Picking up from episode #20, from living in a commune to getting family phone calls from Yoko One, Rainbeau Mars’ life has been anything but traditional. In this bonus episode, the herbalist, aromatherapist, author, and activist opens up about our collective desires to fit into societal norms while learning to embrace who we really are. Rainbeau believes we are all here to walk each other home.

How would you like to be born in the Ozarks under a double rainbow in a teepee? Our guest was. Rainbeau Mars, the author of The 21 Day Superstar Cleanse, is one of Hollywood’s most sought after natural health and wellness experts. Rainbeau, the former face of Adidas explains the therapeutic effects of using essential oils, replacing your medicine cabinet with them, and why the right brand matters. She tells us the best essential oil apps to use, the must-have four oils to have on hand, and scents that are perfect for the holidays to elevate your mood and enhance your home.

Rainbeau also offers oil tips for depression, loneliness, and suicidal tendencies for those struggling with the ongoing pandemic. She leaves us with ideas for healthier eating, gardening, and meditation.

Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is the Medical Director of the Center for New Medicine and The Cancer Center for Healing. Together, they've become the largest Integrative Medical Clinic in North America. She’s the author of The Cancer Revolution and Be Perfectly Healthy and was named a top 50 functional & integrative doctor in the country.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of treating the whole person, the patient, and not the disease of the patient while determining the origin of the illness as well as cancer prevention, breast screening methods, integrative approaches to treating cancer, and the importance of purifying and detoxing through food and lifestyle.

Disclaimer: The content included on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding medical conditions.

From starring as Chrissy Snow in the 1970’s sitcom, Three’s Company, authoring 27 books and headlining in Las Vegas to creating her line of organic and Certified ToxicFree cosmetics, body care, and household cleaning products - actress, singer, comedian, author, and entrepreneur, Suzanne Somers, is changing the world - one hormone, one toxin and one thigh at a time. We take deep dive into what clean living looks like for Suzanne as she reveals her juicy secrets on how to have more energy, balanced hormones, and a happy and healthy marriage.

We dive into her difficult childhood, her past cancer diagnosis, advice from Frank Sinatra and what a typical day in the life of Suzanne Somers looks like today including Friday night happy hours that you're invited to!

Disclaimer: The content included on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding medical conditions.

If you love design, the color orange, and bright, bouncy blonde curls, you’ll LOVE our guest. Like us, interior designer, Tracy Metro, has a panache for style, but not at the expense of your health, the planet or your pocketbook. You may have seen her on her own Netflix/UK show, House Doctor, Oprah Winfrey Network’s Home Made Simple or TLC’s Designing Spaces to name a few.

In this episode, Tracy shares 10 things people can think about when renovating their homes and seeking to make green choices. She also reveals the power and purpose of color, three tips to help a home sell quickly, the least expensive way to update a living room, how to clear clutter while maintaining your sanity, and finally, how to achieve a home that’s welcoming - even if it’s not perfect. Learn more or book a consultation with Tracy at TracyMetroDesigns.com.

Leigh is an Integrative Nutrition Wellness Coach who works with families, teens, and children to implement proactive and integrative approaches for those who have learning, social-emotional, behavioral, and /or physical health challenges or simply desire better wellness for their family.

Leigh earned a BA in Psychology and an M.Ed in Early Childhood, both from George Mason University. According to an August report by the Centers for Disease Control, more than a quarter of young Americans (aged 18-24) considered suicide due to the pandemic. In this episode, Leigh explains the power of the pause, why kids need permission to fail, the difference between EQ and IQ, the importance of routines, and why a healthy diet, physical fitness, and healthy environments are key to the success of kids and teens.