Welcome to The Holistic Homes Podcast, the place for homeowners who are considering a new build or renovation and are ready to take the power of their home’s health into their own hands. Building failures are happening everyday, Yes! even in new construction. I don’t want that for you, so I’m here as your holistic construction resource to guide you thru it all. I’m your host Christine Cimabue, and I’m a licensed contractor and holistic construction consultant. Everyday I hear stories about people moving into their dream home, only to realize months later that faulty constructi...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 21:35
One critical gap in conventional home construction often gets overlooked: quality control. While your builder focuses on implementation and city inspectors only check minimum…
Sep 15, 2026 · 13:08
One word in your construction contract can completely change what you ultimately spend on your home: allowance. An allowance is essentially a placeholder number. And if too many…
Sep 8, 2026 · 23:30
Few building materials create as much debate as spray foam insulation. It can air seal, insulate, and control vapor extremely well, but it can also create concerns around…
Sep 1, 2026 · 25:15
Moldy lumber is one of the most common concerns I hear from homeowners building healthy homes. Some people say mold on framing lumber is harmless, while others want absolutely no…
Aug 25, 2026 · 22:24
Your architectural plans should do much more than show the layout of your home. If decisions around materials, waterproofing, insulation, mechanical systems, or electrical…
Aug 18, 2026 · 21:12
Not everything labeled “natural,” “non-toxic,” “recycled,” or “plant-based” is actually a healthier choice for your home. In this episode, I break down how greenwashing shows up…
Aug 11, 2026 · 14:48
Looking to find healthy home building professionals in your neighborhood? Use the Holistic Homes Directory: 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Take your next step in…
Aug 5, 2026 · 16:13
Looking to find healthy home building professionals in your neighborhood? Use the Holistic Homes Directory: 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Take your next step in…
Jul 28, 2026 · 13:31
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Jul 21, 2026 · 16:28
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Jul 14, 2026 · 11:22
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Jul 7, 2026 · 12:47
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Jun 30, 2026 · 14:33
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Jun 23, 2026 · 19:38
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Jun 17, 2026 · 14:11
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Jun 9, 2026 · 19:48
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
May 27, 2026 · 19:09
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
May 19, 2026 · 16:07
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
May 12, 2026 · 22:52
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
May 5, 2026 · 17:49
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Apr 28, 2026 · 23:01
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Apr 21, 2026 · 17:32
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Apr 14, 2026 · 17:00
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Apr 7, 2026 · 25:01
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Mar 31, 2026 · 21:51
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Mar 24, 2026 · 22:42
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Mar 18, 2026 · 22:43
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Mar 10, 2026 · 19:55
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Mar 3, 2026 · 26:04
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Feb 24, 2026 · 16:28
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Feb 18, 2026 · 20:10
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Feb 10, 2026 · 13:38
Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory: 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply to be listed in the…
Feb 3, 2026 · 16:19
If you think building a home today means you’re automatically getting quality, safety, and durability, you may be dangerously wrong. Families are spending $1M+ on homes only to…
Jan 27, 2026 · 20:57
If you think spending more on finishes automatically means a better-built home, you may be setting yourself up for a very expensive failure. I’ve seen families pour hundreds of…
Jan 21, 2026 · 25:55
If you think passing building code means your home is protected, you may be trusting a system that was never designed to safeguard your health. I’ve seen brand-new homes with…
Jan 13, 2026 · 30:25
If you think renovations are the “safer” or more affordable path to a healthy home, you may be setting yourself up for one of the most devastating mistakes you can make. I’ve…
Sep 17, 2025 · 29:56
If you think you can just tell your contractor "no moldy lumber" and expect perfect results, you're setting yourself up for a nightmare scenario. You don't want to be standing in…
Sep 10, 2025 · 28:51
If you think all architects are the same or that hiring a "designer" will give you the same results as a licensed architect, this episode could save you from making a costly…
Sep 3, 2025 · 42:53
If you think buying a brand new home guarantees you'll be free from defects, Brittney's story will completely shatter that assumption, and potentially save you from a nightmare…
Aug 20, 2025 · 37:29
Signing a contract with your contractor is like signing a marriage certificate. If you don't know what you're actually getting, you're setting yourself up for a very expensive…
Jul 30, 2025 · 20:49
Everyone thinks selecting healthy paint is just about finding something that says "zero VOC" on the label. I'm here to tell you that's barely scratching the surface, and it might…
Jul 23, 2025 · 41:57
Last week I was working with a client going through her second mold remediation when I caught a massive flooring issue that everyone else involved in the project had completely…
Jul 16, 2025 · 18:01
Most homeowners think a "leak detection system" covers everything in their house, but the truth is your whole-home device only monitors plumbing lines. They leave out the drain…
Jul 9, 2025 · 27:33
One in every 60 homes will experience a devastating plumbing leak this year, with the average insurance claim reaching $14,000 in damages—but most homeowners have no idea it's…
Jul 2, 2025 · 27:24
One in 60 homes will experience a plumbing leak this year, resulting in over 1,400 insurance claims daily with an average payout of $14,000, but most of these disasters are…
Jun 25, 2025 · 36:12
Your contractor is probably recommending spray foam insulation without telling you about the class action lawsuits, permanent installation risks, and potential for years of toxic…
Jun 18, 2025 · 18:39
Your builder might be skipping a required building code test that could save your home from mold, humidity problems, and toxic indoor air, and you probably don't even know it…
Jun 4, 2025 · 52:13
Many of us get into this industry because we have personal horror stories with mold. For me, I bought a home that had floor to ceiling mold in the kitchen. It was completely…
May 28, 2025 · 24:09
Less than 2% of homes survived the devastating LA fires, and they all share one critical feature that most builders ignore. Four months after the LA fires destroyed over 16,000…
May 21, 2025 · 41:42
Most people spend more time planning their wedding than the home they'll live in for decades, and that's a costly mistake. Join me while I break down the critical six-month…
Apr 8, 2025 · 19:25
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine! In episode 5, Christine takes us on a deep dive into all things…
Apr 1, 2025 · 1:08:07
Being forced out of your home because the walls are filled with Black Mold is a nightmare. Finding no legal recourse for the damages inflicted on your health and your finances is…
Mar 25, 2025 · 22:44
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine! In episode 4, Christine takes us on a deep dive into three…
Mar 18, 2025 · 30:10
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine! In episode 3, Christine takes us on a deep dive about all things…
Mar 11, 2025 · 17:01
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine! In episode 2, Christine takes us on a deep dive about all things…
Mar 4, 2025 · 29:02
Welcome to Season 2 of the Holistic Homes Podcast! Season 2 is all about in depth solo content from Christine! In our first episode of Season 2, Christine takes us on a deep dive…
Jun 26, 2024 · 43:39
A healthy home doesn't start and end with construction. Every single product, from cookware to perfume, can have a huge impact on your overall health. So today, I'm joined by…
Jun 12, 2024 · 56:29
Houses don’t need to breathe. People need to breathe. Houses on the other hand, need to dry. These are the wise words of today’s guest, Emily Mottram. Emily is an architect and…
Jun 5, 2024 · 38:00
Indoor air quality can make or break a home! Fresh air and clean water are the silent, and often forgotten, ingredients to a healthy living space. Today’s guest is Zack Pelzel,…
May 29, 2024 · 45:19
Can you imagine a house without windows? Sounds more like a prison to me and my guest today, Peter Duppenthaler AKA @FenestrationGuy. Windows serve a purpose for the occupants…
May 22, 2024 · 52:13
Many of us get into this industry because we have personal horror stories with mold. For me, I bought a home that had floor to ceiling mold in the kitchen. It was completely…
May 8, 2024 · 25:36
Windows are a uniquely vulnerable spot in your home. Essentially, you’ve got a stable structure with holes in the middle to let in light. So as you can imagine, all sorts of…
May 1, 2024 · 42:56
“The housing market is crazy, can I skip the inspection?” I hear this all the time. And truth be told, I’ve skipped the home inspection before. But I would NOT suggest doing this…
Apr 24, 2024 · 54:13
I’ve seen people rip their homes down to the studs in an effort to get rid of mold. And the worst part is, sometimes they do all of that and they still don’t find what they’re…
Apr 17, 2024 · 20:14
How do you come up with a figure for your renovation budget? I know allocating funds can feel really stressful when you’re being thrown so many options. So in today’s episode,…
Apr 10, 2024 · 41:37
What does a passive home look like? Well, imagine a home that is completely energy efficient without breaking the bank. Today’s guest, Casey Grey, is the founder of the…
Apr 3, 2024 · 19:13
How can you have a productive conversation with contractors? A lot of people will shy away from really digging in with their contractors because they get intimidated by all the…
Mar 27, 2024 · 35:25
One of the biggest misconceptions about mold is that your house needs to experience a massive flood to be at risk. In reality, mold can grow and thrive with minor leaks and…
Mar 27, 2024 · 10:45
Is your home making you sick? Of course, when it comes to illness, the walls of our home are not usually the first place we look to find the offender. That’s why today, i’m…
Mar 27, 2024 · 15:41
Holistic home construction is not the norm. Traditional home construction is what you see being built all around you. Unfortunately, many home builders and renovators don’t know…
Mar 18, 2024 · 1:14
Here's a sneak peak at what to expect from The Holistic Homes Podcast each week! I’m your host Christine Cimabue, and I’m a licensed contractor and holistic construction…
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