{"podcast":{"title":"The Holistic Homes Podcast","slug":"the-holistic-homes-podcast-6840479","podcast_index_feed_id":6840479,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-holistic-homes/","website_url":"https://the-holistic-homes.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cb7c827a-34ce-48d4-a61a-3a2ae1a9cc8a/oOUZ_SeRtYpn5kOAAYM59YOo.png","author":"Christine Cimabue | Holistic Construction Consultant","episode_count":63,"summary":"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 construction is negatively effecting their health. This situation breaks my heart and I believe in empowering people to speak up in every step of the process. This podcast is where real, confident and stress free healthy home building begins! Best of all, you don’t have to learn how to be contractor to effectively communicate your healthy home vision to your contractor or design team. I’ll show you how! Join us as we chat about everything from mold prevention to the effects of different lighting on your health. What should you be asking your contractor? What's the best performing building materials? and how to spot red…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T06:17:58.328798+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holistic-homes-podcast-6840479"},"episode":{"title":"How to build a healthy kitchen | Ep. 31","slug":"how-to-build-a-healthy-kitchen-ep-31","published_at":"2026-05-05T15:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holistic-homes-podcast-6840479/how-to-build-a-healthy-kitchen-ep-31","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holistic-homes-podcast-6840479","url":"https://the-holistic-homes.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9eb6cfdd-4827-4daf-b800-f5fb829b837e.mp3","summary":"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 Holistic Homes Directory? DM me APPLY on Instagram 📩 https://www.instagram.com/holistichomes.bychristine If you think your kitchen is one of the safest spaces in your home, you may be overlooking one of the biggest sources of hidden damage. I’ve seen minor leaks from dishwashers or refrigerator lines turn into full mold remediation projects—costing tens of thousands and impacting indoor air quality for years. Today, I’m sharing what actually goes into designing a healthy kitchen—from water management to air quality and appliance decisions. In my work as a licensed general contractor and holistic home consultant, I’ve seen kitchens repeatedly show up in mold remediation projects across new builds and renovations. From Southern California to nationwide consulting projects, kitchens are one of the most failure-prone areas due to the concentration of plumbing, appliances, and ventilation systems—all interacting in one space. I walk you through what I consistently see behind the walls: a “spider web” of plumbing lines feeding sinks, dishwashers, refrigerators, and ice makers—often spread throughout the kitchen. When one small leak goes undetected, it can sit for years, damaging cabinetry, subfloors, and indoor air quality. One of the biggest shifts I recommend is creating a dedicated wet zone—centralizing plumbing around the sink, dishwasher, and ice maker. This not only reduces the number of hidden leak points but allows for better containment with drip pans and leak detection systems. It’s a simple design decision that can prevent major failures. I also break down the reality behind common design choi…","meta_description":"Build a healthier home with aligned professionals nationwide using our free Holistic Homes Directory 🏡🌱 https://holistichomesdirectory.com/ Want to apply…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1069,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-holistic-homes-podcast-6840479/episodes/how-to-build-a-healthy-kitchen-ep-31/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-holistic-homes-podcast-6840479/how-to-build-a-healthy-kitchen-ep-31.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}