The Healthy Home Show

In this episode of The Healthy Home Show, Charlie Lemmer is joined by detox expert Eddie Stone, CEO and founder of Touchstone Essentials, to explore why detox is no longer optional in modern life.

With over 30 years’ experience in the detox and supplements space, Eddie shares how his personal journey into detox began through his mother’s autoimmune health crisis and why today’s toxic load is fundamentally different from anything previous generations faced.

Together, Charlie and Eddie unpack what we are actually detoxing from, including heavy metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), microplastics, pesticides and everyday chemical exposures found in our air, water, food, clothing and homes. They discuss the concept of “body burden”, how toxins can accumulate over time, and why symptoms such as fatigue, inflammation, hormonal imbalance and autoimmune issues are becoming increasingly common.

The conversation covers practical, grounded strategies for supporting the body’s natural detox systems, including hydration, fibre, gut health, movement, breathing, saunas and reducing environmental exposure. Eddie also explains why gut transit time matters, how microplastics enter the body, and why supporting detox should be about consistency rather than extreme protocols.

Charlie brings the discussion back to the home environment, highlighting the overlooked role that indoor air quality, water quality, materials and everyday lifestyle choices play in long-term health and longevity.

This episode is a calm, evidence-informed conversation about detox without fear or fads, offering listeners a clearer understanding of how to reduce toxic load, support the body, and create environments that allow health to thrive.

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Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

In this episode of The Healthy Home Show, Charlie Lemmer is joined by Sam Bowles, co-founder of Pure Maintenance UK, for an in-depth and evidence-based conversation about mould, indoor air quality and human health.

Mould is often dismissed as a cosmetic or maintenance issue, yet growing evidence shows it can have a significant impact on wellbeing — particularly for those with allergies, asthma, autoimmune conditions or heightened sensitivities.

Drawing on his personal health journey and years of professional experience, Sam explains why visible mould is rarely the full problem, how mould spores and mycotoxins build up in our homes over time, and why common approaches such as bleach and surface cleaning often fail to resolve the issue.

Together, Charlie and Sam explore:

• Why most mould exposure is invisible and airborne
• The concept of “mould load” in UK homes
• The difference between proper remediation and surface treatment
• How mould affects the body and immune system
• Why UK housing stock is particularly vulnerable
• The importance of addressing the environment before detoxing the body
• Emerging conversations around EMFs, building health and mould
• Why mould should be considered a public and environmental health issue

This episode is not about fear or extremes. It’s about clarity, practical understanding and informed choices — helping listeners better understand their homes and how to create healthier living environments.

A must-listen for homeowners, renters, landlords, designers, health practitioners and anyone interested in the intersection between housing, health and wellbeing.

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

In this eye-opening conversation, Charlie Lemmer sits down with Jodi Scott, co-founder of Green Goo, to explore one of the most overlooked areas of home health: our first-aid and personal care products.

Despite the rise of natural skincare and eco-friendly cleaning brands, most households still rely on outdated, chemical-heavy first-aid staples — petroleum ointments, steroid creams, synthetic lubricants and deodorants — often applied to the most absorbent parts of the body.

Jodi reveals why the first-aid aisle hasn't changed in over 70 years, and how plant-based formulations can genuinely outperform conventional products without the toxins, preservatives or animal testing that dominate the industry. She shares:

• The surprising origins of Green Goo
 • Why a single herbal salve can replace up to 20 products in the average first-aid kit
 • What makes intimate care and underarm products especially critical for hormone health
 • How skin functions as a longevity organ, influencing inflammation, ageing and even DNA integrity
 • The problem with greenwashing and why “natural” marketing often misleads consumers
 • The wider environmental impact of what we wash down our drains
 • Green Goo’s B Corp values and their social impact work with women in Afghanistan

This episode is a powerful reminder that healthy living isn’t just about what we eat — it’s also about what we absorb, what we put on our children’s skin, and what we allow into the sanctuary of our homes.

If you’re ready to rethink your first-aid cabinet and build a cleaner, more conscious home, this one is essential listening.

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

How safe are our period products, really? 

Charlie speaks with campaigner Helen Lynn from the Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) about new findings that detected glyphosate and other concerning chemicals in mainstream tampons and pads — products placed against one of the body’s most absorbent tissues. We unpack why period products are barely regulated, how plastics, fragrances and “antimicrobial” additives creep in, and the real-world health implications of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Helen offers a clear hierarchy of safer options (from certified-organic disposables to cups, discs, pants and reusable pads), plus practical advice for school education, tackling stigma, and reducing waste and cost. We also touch on period poverty, environmental justice, and why women and marginalised communities are disproportionately affected — along with smart ways to push for better policy and industry change. Small swaps add up; informed voices change systems.

Guest: Helen Lynn — Women’s Environmental Network (WEN)

Topics

• What recent testing found in period products and why it matters
• The regulation gap (general product safety vs cosmetics-style prohibitions)
• Hidden ingredients: plastics, rayon, fragrances, PFAS, “antimicrobial” finishes
• Absorption via vaginal tissue and why location of use is critical
• A practical hierarchy of safer choices (reusables and certified-organic disposables)
• Period poverty, cost over a lifetime, and waste reduction
• Education, stigma, and how behaviours shift (e.g., at university)
• Environmental justice: who is most exposed, who is least heard
• How to get involved: consumer choices, community action, policy change

Practical swaps (start here)

• Prefer certified-organic tampons/pads for single-use
• If reusable:
  • Menstrual cups/discs: medical-grade silicone, no additives
  • Period pants: avoid “anti-odour/antimicrobial” claims; choose plain fabrics
  • Reusable pads: undyed natural fibres; wash-care extends life
• Reduce fragranced products across the home and body
• Never flush pads/tampons; bin to prevent blockages/fatbergs

Calls to action

• Support campaigns for a Menstrual Health, Dignity & Sustainability Act
• Ask brands for full ingredient transparency and PFAS-free lines
• Share this episode with a parent, teacher or youth worker

Resources mentioned

• Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) — campaigns, school workshops, reports
• Pesticide Action Network (PAN) — pesticide policy and research
• Menzie Project — sustainable menstruation education (EU collaboration)

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

What if the way you’ve been dealing with mould is actually making your home — and your health — worse?

In this episode of The Healthy Home Show, Charlie speaks with Jeff Charlton, an environmental hygienist and founder of Building Forensics, whose extraordinary career has taken him from global disaster recovery zones to UK homes plagued by damp and mould.

Jeff shares the truth about what really happens when we “kill” mould, why dead spores can be even more toxic than live ones, and how our quick fixes — from bleach sprays to fogging — often spread contamination rather than remove it.

You’ll learn:

Why mould should be removed, not “killed”

The difference between visible mould and hidden contamination

How to identify and fix the real source of moisture

Simple, practical steps to make your home safer and healthier

This episode is a wake-up call for homeowners, tenants and professionals who want to understand how the buildings we live in can either support or sabotage our wellbeing.

Check out Jeff's website 

Here's their Instagram

🎧 Listen now and discover how to truly unmask mould in your home.

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

You may recognise this week’s guest, Laura Harnett, from Dragon’s Den, where she secured investment for her eco-cleaning brand Seep. In this episode, Laura and I uncover the dirty truth about cleaning — how the sponges, cloths, and brushes we use every day are quietly releasing microplastics, hidden chemicals, and unnecessary waste into our homes and waterways.

We explore why traditional “green and yellow” scourers and microfibre cloths are far from harmless, how to spot greenwashing in household products, and the simple, sustainable swaps that actually work.

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean your home without polluting it, this episode will change the way you see your sink forever.

Follow Seep on Instagram here 

Go to the Seep website and get a huge 20% discount here 

Discount code - LAURA ( all caps)

🎧 Listen now to learn how to make your cleaning routine safer for your health — and for the planet.

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

Is your wardrobe harming your health?

In this episode of The Healthy Home Show, Charlie Lemmer sits down with presenter and sustainability advocate Louise Gookey to uncover the hidden health and environmental costs of fast fashion. From plastics in yoga leggings and toxic dyes in t-shirts to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in period products, we explore how what you wear impacts both your wellbeing and the planet.

Louise also shares practical eco-swaps—like repairing clothes, choosing certified organic fabrics, and rethinking cleaning and beauty products—that make sustainable living simpler and healthier.

If you’ve ever wondered how fashion connects to your health, and what small shifts can make the biggest difference, this is the episode for you.

Episode Highlights:

• Why two-thirds of global clothing contains plastics like polyester—and how they shed microplastics into our bodies and environment
• The shocking truth about toxic dyes, flame retardants, and chemicals hiding in everyday clothes (including babywear)
• How fast fashion fuels waste: 200 years for a polyester t-shirt to break down, and only 9% of recycling actually happens
• Smart, affordable eco-swaps for your wardrobe, bathroom, and kitchen that reduce toxins and save money
• How to spot greenwashing vs. genuine sustainability—and the certifications worth trusting

Useful Links 

Louise's Website

Soil Association 

Sustainable Fashion Week

Good On You App

GOTS website 

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

Are today’s new builds putting our health at risk?

In this eye-opening episode of The Healthy Home Show, I’m joined by Australian building biologist and founder of The Healthy Home Expert, Annie Scog. We dive into the shocking reality that many newly built homes — while sleek and energy-efficient on paper — are quietly undermining the health of the people living inside them.

Annie shares her personal journey that began with a sick pet and led her to uncover a world of toxic materials, poor design practices, mould, EMF exposure, and misinformed building standards. From why 1 in 10 new homes develop mould within a decade, to the role of Wi-Fi radiation in exacerbating indoor toxins, this conversation explores what every homeowner, architect, and developer needs to know.

We also cover:

• The dangers of PVC flooring and flame retardants
• Why “green” doesn’t always mean healthy
• How orientation, ventilation, and thermal design affect wellbeing
• The surprising connection between EMFs and mould
• Simple design changes that can drastically improve health outcomes
• The importance of geopathic stress and energy flow in home design

If you’re involved in property, architecture, or simply want to create a healthier home, this episode is a must-listen.

Find Annie on Linkedin here 

Check out Annie's Website

#HealthyHomes #BuildingBiology #NewBuilds #Mould #EMFs #Architecture #Wellbeing #SickBuildingSyndrome #IndoorAirQuality #SustainableDesign

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

What if your baby’s chronic cough, allergies, or restlessness weren’t just “normal”—but symptoms of hidden toxins in their bedroom?

In this powerful episode of The Healthy Home Show, I speak with Carly Harryman, founder of RockerMumma, whose personal journey through her children’s health struggles led her to uncover shocking truths about what’s in conventional baby products.

From formaldehyde in cot sheets to fire retardants in mattresses and harmful adhesives in wallpaper, Carly shares how everyday nursery items can silently impact a child’s immune system, gut health, and sleep. She also explains how to choose safe, certified alternatives and create a nurturing space for babies—without overwhelm or massive expense.

In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why baby bedding and clothing need to be toxin-free
✅ The link between second-hand mattresses and SIDS
✅ What the “atopic march” means for allergy-prone families
✅ How to reduce EMF exposure from baby monitors
✅ A simple checklist for creating a non-toxic nursery

This is essential listening for parents, caregivers, and anyone designing for the next generation.

🎧 Tune in now and start detoxing your baby’s bedroom today.

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x

In this episode of The Healthy Home Show, I’m joined by mushroom grower and educator Darryn de La Soul of Margate Mushrooms to explore the world of medicinal mushrooms. We dive into the health benefits of lion’s mane, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms, from boosting brain function and immunity to supporting gut health and mental clarity. Darryn breaks down the difference between mushroom tinctures and double extractions, the role of beta-glucans in immune support, and why most supermarket mushroom supplements may not be as potent as you think.

We also cover big-picture topics like food security, local farming, and the potential of fungi to strengthen our food systems in a changing world. Whether you're curious about natural nootropics, functional foods, or how to support your immune system naturally, this episode is a must-listen.

Get in touch

Thanks for listening to the Healthy Home Show Podcast. If you would like to see the video version of this podcast, please head over to our show on Youtube.

If you're an Instagram lover you can follow us for tips and strategies at The Healthy Home Show where we also run some lunchtime Insta Lives so that you can get help with any questions you may have on toxins in our homes and lifestyle and how to create an environment that supports your health.

If you would like to hire me as a speaker for your next event, please contact me at [email protected].

For blogs, tips and free resources check out the website : www.charlielemmer.com

With love Charlie x