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This episode starts the conversation, diving into the truth about building a healthy home, and why most consumers and builders misunderstand what a “healthy home” actually is. Host and wellness-focused Realtor® Holly Mullen explains the difference between standard construction, high-performance homes, low-toxin building, and building-science-based moisture management.

Listeners will learn how healthy homes are designed, what building assemblies and details matter most for mold prevention, why subcontractors often become the biggest challenge in healthy home construction, and how budget, timelines, and square footage must shift when you prioritize a healthier indoor environment.

Holly also breaks down why truly qualified healthy home builders are rare, what questions to ask before hiring one, and why a third-party consultant is essential if your builder isn’t already trained in high-performance or low-toxin construction.

Perfect for anyone searching for:
• healthy home builder
• high performance home builder
• how to build a mold-resistant home
• low toxin construction
• healthy home design
• building science for homeowners
• moisture management home construction
• wellness real estate
• how to prevent mold in new construction

This episode gives you a starting point for defining the clarity, language, and practical expectations you need before starting a healthy home build.

Your home should help you heal—not hold you back.
If you’re ready to explore how your environment could be impacting your energy, mood, sleep, and overall wellness, you’re in the right place. The Health Starts at Home Podcast is here to help you rethink health from the inside out—starting with where you live.

Curious about your symptoms or feeling “off” at home?
My free Body Wisdom Journal is still available and now includes prompts to help you track not just food and mood—but also your environment. Because sometimes, it’s not you... it’s your house.
→ Download Your Free Body Wisdom Journal Here

Connect with me on Instagram @hollyjean.healthandhome for real life, red flags, and wellness real estate tips you won’t hear anywhere else.

New episodes drop regularly - subscribe, share, and leave a review if this show speaks to you.

Because health starts at home—and yes, that includes yours.

© 2024 Holly Jean Mullen

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You’re not tired because you’re lazy; you’re tired because your light is lying to you.

In this episode of Health Starts at Home, I’m breaking down what really happens when our homes, lighting, and daily rhythms get out of sync with nature. We’ll talk about daylight savings, circadian rhythm disruption, and why artificial light may be one of the biggest (and most overlooked) reasons people feel exhausted, inflamed, and hormonally off.

I’ll share how our bodies actually run on light — not caffeine, calories, or willpower — and why even “healthy” habits fall flat when your biology isn’t synced with creation’s rhythm. We’ll explore what happens inside the brain when light hits the eyes, how melatonin really works (spoiler: supplements don’t cut it), and how modern home design has made us the most indoor generation in history.

If you’ve been feeling wired and tired, grabbing another cup of coffee, or wondering why you’re doing “all the right things” and still feel off — this episode is going to connect some dots.

By the end, you’ll understand how to re-sync your body and home with natural light cycles, reduce inflammation, support your nervous system, and create an environment that actually restores energy instead of draining it.

Resources Mentioned:

Circadian Lighting, The Healthy Home Shop - use code HOLLYJEAN to save 10%

Keywords: daylight savings time, circadian rhythm, light exposure, melatonin, healthy homes, building biology, light deficiency, fatigue, inflammation, nervous system, home design, energy, holistic real estate, wellness real estate

Your home should help you heal—not hold you back.
If you’re ready to explore how your environment could be impacting your energy, mood, sleep, and overall wellness, you’re in the right place. The Health Starts at Home Podcast is here to help you rethink health from the inside out—starting with where you live.

Curious about your symptoms or feeling “off” at home?
My free Body Wisdom Journal is still available and now includes prompts to help you track not just food and mood—but also your environment. Because sometimes, it’s not you... it’s your house.
→ Download Your Free Body Wisdom Journal Here

Connect with me on Instagram @hollyjean.healthandhome for real life, red flags, and wellness real estate tips you won’t hear anywhere else.

New episodes drop regularly - subscribe, share, and leave a review if this show speaks to you.

Because health starts at home—and yes, that includes yours.

© 2024 Holly Jean Mullen

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Your HVAC system does more than control the temperature, it’s the respiratory system of your home. When it’s out of balance, it can quietly affect your sleep, mood, energy, and even your long-term health.

In this episode, holistic Realtor® and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Holly Jean Mullen breaks down how your home’s heating and cooling system impacts air quality, comfort, and wellbeing. You’ll learn what to look for when buying a home, how to keep your system healthy, and which upgrades or “air gadgets” are actually worth your money.

Plus, Holly shares how understanding the basics of your home’s systems builds confidence — helping you partner more effectively with your service pros and take ownership of your home’s health.

If you want to breathe easier at home (literally and figuratively), this episode will help you do it, without overwhelm or fear.

Mentioned in This Episode

Free Resource: Change the Air Foundation — HVAC + D Mini Class Series on YouTube

Your home should help you heal—not hold you back.
If you’re ready to explore how your environment could be impacting your energy, mood, sleep, and overall wellness, you’re in the right place. The Health Starts at Home Podcast is here to help you rethink health from the inside out—starting with where you live.

Curious about your symptoms or feeling “off” at home?
My free Body Wisdom Journal is still available and now includes prompts to help you track not just food and mood—but also your environment. Because sometimes, it’s not you... it’s your house.
→ Download Your Free Body Wisdom Journal Here

Connect with me on Instagram @hollyjean.healthandhome for real life, red flags, and wellness real estate tips you won’t hear anywhere else.

New episodes drop regularly - subscribe, share, and leave a review if this show speaks to you.

Because health starts at home—and yes, that includes yours.

© 2024 Holly Jean Mullen