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Send us Fan MailS6 E139 - Is Your Bedroom Ruining Your Sleep? 4 Bedroom Fixes for Better SleepIs your bedroom secretly ruining your sleep? Your temperature, air quality, screens, lighting, and even your clock may be causing nighttime awakenings and making it harder for your brain to relax.In this episode of Sleep Takeout, clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Baughn and sleep medicine physician Dr. Michelle Zetoony walk you through a practical bedroom sleep environment audit designed specifically for adults.You'll learn how to create a “safe sleep space” that supports your circadian rhythm, reduces unnecessary sleep disruptions, protects respiratory health, and helps your brain associate the bedroom with relaxation rather than stimulation.In this episode, we cover:

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Episode SummaryThis week on Home In Progress, Dan opens with a story about a flaming microwave, a snowbank, and a pair of whitey tighties -- and turns it into a genuinely useful guide on getting smoke smell out of your home. He's then joined by Jeff Mot, manager of the Lakewood RepcoLite, to talk about a car show and ice cream social coming to that store on July 18. Then Dan picks up where last week's bathroom lighting conversation left off, diving into something almost nobody considers: what the color on your bathroom walls is doing to your face in the mirror every morning. He closes with a Hannah SpaghettiO story that leads directly into the case for handy paint cups and pails -- both on sale through the end of June.In This Episode[00:00] -- Show Preview[00:48] -- Microwave Fire Story[02:56] -- Smoke Smell Fixes[03:47] -- Wash Away the Residue[06:40] -- Car Show Tease[07:06] -- Event Basics: Lakewood Car Show and Ice Cream Social[09:11] -- Why Jeff Loves Cars[10:15] -- What Makes Car Shows Fun[13:08] -- Why RepcoLite Hosts[14:50] -- Family Friendly Details[15:22] -- Directions and Construction Note[16:02] -- Bring Your Classic Ride[17:24] -- Rusty Car Banter[17:38] -- Ice Cream Social Details[18:06] -- Event Details Recap[18:43] -- Bathroom Color Cast[24:04] -- Worst Bathroom Colors[26:53] -- Makeup Gone Wrong[31:15] -- Flattering Color Picks[33:25] -- Sample Testing Tips[35:13] -- Cut-In Bucket Story[38:19] -- Handy Paint Pails Pitch[39:54] -- Wrap Up and Sign OffMicrowave Fire Story [00:48]Dan's daughter punched an extra zero into the microwave and walked away. Twenty minutes later, Dan spotted smoke, ran into the kitchen, found something spinning around with actual flames coming out of it, grabbed the microwave, ran outside barefoot in his underwear, and threw it into a snowbank. In Zeeland. Around 10 at night. The kids have loved that story ever since.The aftermath is what the segment is actually about. The smoke smell wouldn't leave. Day after day, it just sat there. If that's happened to you, here's how to actually fix it.Smoke Smell Fixes [02:56]Step 1: Ventilation and filtration.Open windows, run exhaust fans, use box fans to push air out. If the smoke moved through the HVAC system, replace the furnace filter -- smoke particles can get pulled into the return and stay there. A portable air cleaner with a HEPA filter helps pull fine particles out of the air. Do all of this first, but understand that ventilation alone almost never fully solves a smoke smell.Wash Away the Residue [03:47]Step 2: Wash everything.The key thing to understand: smoke isn't just something floating in the air. It's made up of tiny particles and oily residues that land on every surface in the room -- curtains, upholstery, carpet, cabinets, walls, ceilings, clothing, all the little cracks and crevices. That's why airing the place out isn't enough. You have to physically remove the residue.Start at the source. If it was a microwave fire, unplug it, remove everything removable, and wash all of it separately. Then spread out: walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, trim, light fixtures, switch plates, top of the refrigerator. All the surfaces that don't normally get cleaned. Smoke residue is oily, so one pass usually isn't enough -- clean, rinse, change the water, and go again.Cleaners: A mild Dawn dish soap solution works well on painted surfaces. Krud Kutter and Champion are solid degreasers for non-painted areas. After washing, OdoBan (O-D-O-B-A-N) is a cleaner and heavy-duty odor neutralizer that can knock out what remains. Vinegar, baking soda, and activated charcoal are supporting players -- not substitutes for actually scrubbing everything down.Cigarette smoke is a different conversation -- Dan plans to cover that in a future episode.Lakewood Car Show and Ice Cream Social [07:06]Dan is joined by Jeff Mott, manager of the Lakewood RepcoLite, to talk about a car show and ice cream social coming to the store.Date: Saturday, July 18 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Note: flyers say 11 to 1 -- it's 11 to 2) Location: Lakewood RepcoLiteJeff has been trying to get Dan to host a car show for roughly five years. He owns a 1966 International Scout and grew up around old cars. The event is part of RepcoLite's Summer Stops program -- different events at different store locations throughout the summer, built around community and getting to know customers and contractors better.The Corvette Club will be there with vehicles ranging from brand-new to 1950s and '60s models. Jeff is also welcoming any old cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The appeal of a show like this, Dan has come to understand, is the stories that come with the vehicles -- the restoration history, cars passed down through families, little museums on easels in the parking lot. That part Dan can actually get into.Admission: Free Ice cream: Free, while supplies last, with toppings Bring a classic vehicle: No registration required -- just show up and they'll direct you. If you want to give them a heads-up, call 616-393-0025. Directions note: Road construction on Lakewood Drive limits access to westbound traffic from 120th. You can get in, you can get out, but plan accordingly.Dan will continue reminding listeners as July 18 gets closer.Bathroom Color Cast [18:43]Last week's show covered bathroom lighting and how a poorly lit mirror can make you look worse than you are. Dan adds a second layer: the color on your bathroom walls.He sets it up with a moment from his own week. Walking through the warehouse where he works, he noticed an entire section had gone pink. Bright pink panels had been moved into a spot where they were catching the sun and reflecting it everywhere. Nothing had actually changed -- it just looked that way.Your bathroom walls do the same thing, every morning, to your face. The color reflects back onto your skin while you're standing at the mirror. Most people have no idea it's happening.Photographers call it color cast. Whatever color surrounds you gets cast onto you. Photography studios often paint their walls flat neutral gray to avoid adding a false tint -- they want the true skin tone, then they warm it up with lighting from there. Makeup artists watch for this constantly. A colored wall, a bright shirt, anything nearby can throw a tint onto a face and change the whole look.Bathrooms are especially susceptible because of the combination: small space (you're close to the walls), you're staring into a mirror, and bathrooms tend to be among the more brightly lit rooms in the house. All of that means more wall color gets bounced back at you.Two jobs, not one. Most of the time, when choosing a paint color, you ask how it will look in the space. In a bathroom, you have to ask a second question: how will I look in it? A moody charcoal or a deep, trendy green can look beautiful on the walls and still make the person standing in the room look a little unwell. The room can be magazine-worthy and the color still be wrong for you. That's a distinction people almost never make.Worst Bathroom Colors [24:04]Yellow and yellow-green. Especially anything with green in it. Reflects a sallow, slightly sickly cast onto skin. Cancels out the natural pink and red tones that make a complexion look healthy and awake.Strong reds. A bold red throws a heavy warm cast over everything, including your face. The stronger the color, the more tint it pushes around.Gray. This one surprises people. Photography studios use gray walls because gray tells the truth -- no invented tint. But without warm lighting aimed at you, that truth isn't always flattering. Gray tends to drain warmth out of a face and leave it looking flat and washed out. Given how long gray has dominated bathroom design, a lot of people may be dealing with this every morning without knowing it.Makeup Gone Wrong [26:53]For anyone who wears makeup, a bad wall color doesn't just affect how you look -- it affects what decisions you make getting ready.If the wall casts a color onto your face while you're applying makeup, you're working with inaccurate information. Say the wall makes you look sallow and tired -- you compensate, adjust your color, add more than you normally would. But you're correcting for a problem the room invented. You walk outside into real daylight with makeup calibrated for a wrong starting point, and nothing looks right. Everyone else sees what's on your face. You were perfectly matched for your bathroom wall. That's the mismatch.Flattering Color Picks [31:15]Soft, warm neutrals. Warm whites, soft peach, muted pink, warm beige. These reflect a gentle warm glow onto skin that flatters nearly everyone. It's like standing in good morning light.Muted nature colors....

What happens when a pandemic destroys your original business model? For Jamie Smith and his co-founder Alex, it became the catalyst for creating an entirely new category within the wine industry. Starting as a wine retailer and tasting club, they quickly discovered that shipping glass bottles was expensive, inefficient and environmentally problematic. Rather than accept the challenge, they spent three years developing a proprietary wine pouch capable of preserving and ageing wine in a way that mimics a traditional glass bottle and cork. Today, EcoSIP works with major brands including Naked Wines and The Wine Society, providing innovative sustainable packaging solutions that reduce cost, waste and environmental impact while maintaining wine quality. In this episode, Jamie shares the journey from startup retailer to specialist co-packer, the realities of bootstrapping deep product innovation, and their ambitious plans to make sustainable wine packaging a global standard. In this episode: A pandemic pivot that changed everything When lockdown disrupted their newly launched wine retail business, Jamie and Alex quickly shifted towards direct-to-consumer wine tasting experiences. The challenge soon became obvious. Shipping wine in glass bottles was expensive, heavy and fragile, often costing more than customers expected and creating significant environmental impact. The solution started with a prototype made using hair straighteners and a cereal box. That simple idea ultimately evolved into EcoSIP's proprietary wine pouch technology. Solving a problem others couldn't The team identified a major issue with existing alternatives. Cans prevent oxygen transfer completely, affecting wine development. Traditional bag-in-box solutions allow too much oxygen exposure, impacting quality. EcoSIP set out to create packaging that behaves more like a glass bottle with a cork. After three years of research and development, multiple material generations and constant reinvestment of profits, they developed a pouch capable of replicating the oxygen transfer characteristics needed for wine ageing. Building a defensible business One of the most fascinating aspects of the conversation is how Jamie and the team built genuine barriers to entry. Their competitive advantage now includes: • Proprietary pouch design • Trademark protection • Patent-pending processes • Specialist filling and preservation methods • Deep operational expertise developed through years of experimentation The result is a packaging solution that many competitors would struggle to replicate. Quality control at scale Protecting wine quality remains central to EcoSIP's proposition. Their process includes: • HEPA-filtered clean room environments • Individual bottle quality checks before decanting • CO₂ blanketing to minimise oxidation • Nitrogen purging to reduce oxygen levels before filling • Carefully engineered packaging materials designed for long-term wine preservation These systems allow clients to maintain product quality while benefiting from a more sustainable delivery model. Growing through reputation Unlike many startups, EcoSIP has achieved growth primarily through referrals and word of mouth. Satisfied customers have become advocates, creating a strong pipeline without significant marketing investment. This organic growth has helped the business scale while remaining fully self-funded. Funding growth without losing focus The company has been built using: • Trading profits • R&D tax credits • A Bounce Back Loan Every available resource has been reinvested into developing the technology and refining the process. Now, with the product proven and commercial demand growing, the next step is investment in sales and marketing capability. The global vision Jamie's ambition extends far beyond UK wine packaging. The long-term vision is to establish packaging hubs close to wine production regions around the world. Instead of shipping heavy glass bottles internationally, wine could be packaged near source and distributed more sustainably. Eventually, EcoSIP aims to transition from co-packing to licensing its technology directly to wineries globally. The One Key Thing Innovation becomes far more valuable when it solves a genuine customer problem. EcoSIP's success didn't come from creating new technology for its own sake. It came from relentlessly solving the challenges of cost, sustainability and quality in wine distribution until they created something genuinely difficult to copy. Standout Quote "We spent three years reinvesting everything back into the product until we had a solution that genuinely worked." About EcoSIP EcoSIP provides innovative sustainable wine packaging solutions through its proprietary pouch technology, helping wine brands reduce costs, improve sustainability and deliver high-quality products to consumers in a more flexible format.   Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin You can get in touch with Kevin here: kevin@biz-smart.co.uk   G90 Summit Most founders I speak to feel busy but stuck; plenty happening, but not always clear on what genuinely matters most this quarter. If that's you, the G90 Summit is worth a look. A structured half-day where we work through everything competing for your attention, get clear on the three to five things that must happen in the next 90 days, then commit to them and build the system to make sure they actually happen. Quarterly, virtual, £97 a seat. http://Smart90.co.uk/summit     Jamie can be found here: https://www.ecosip.co.uk/ https://onlinewinetasting.club/ jamie@onlinewinetasting.club   Resources: The Maker & The Merchant Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/51mYMnpuCR9UKxydI1OgXT?si=c75509dfa1f14124  

A virus can feel “far away” right up until it lands in a preop bay with a fever, abdominal pain, and a story that only makes sense weeks later. We walk through what anesthesia, perioperative, and critical care teams need to know about hantavirus, why the incubation period (often 7 to 42 days) complicates detection, and how the Andes virus changes the conversation because it is the only hantavirus known to spread person to person.We start with the basics that matter at the bedside: common transmission pathways like inhalation of aerosolized particles from rodent droppings, the two major clinical syndromes (hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome and hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome), and the pathophysiology that drives non cardiogenic pulmonary edema, shock, thrombocytopenia, and organ failure. We also cover diagnosis (PCR and antibody testing), reporting to public health, and why supportive care remains the foundation, including when ECMO may be considered as a bridge to recovery.Then, we bring it into the perioperative space with clear, practical infection control guidance for operating rooms and procedural areas. We talk elective case delays after known exposure, emergency surgery planning with bleeding risk, negative pressure isolation rooms, and PPE choices like N95 or PAPR for clinicians. We also share concrete anesthesia circuit precautions recommended by occupational health experts, including HEPA filtration placement, safer gas sampling scavenging, and how to handle circuit disconnections to reduce room contamination.If you want a focused, evidence aware checklist for hantavirus preparedness in anesthesia care, hit play, share this with a colleague, and subscribe so you do not miss the next safety update. After listening, leave a review and tell us: what is the single biggest gap in your OR infection control plan right now?For show notes & transcript, visit our episode page at apsf.org: https://www.apsf.org/podcast/312-hantavirus-readiness-for-anesthesia-teams/© 2026, The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Mike Smith sits down with Amy Cilimburg, Executive Director of Climate Smart Missoula and Kerri Mueller, Air Quality Specialist with Missoula Public Health, to discuss Montana's Wildfire Smoke Ready Week and how communities can prepare for the months ahead.The conversation highlights the 2026 Wildfire & Smoke Outlook, a free public event taking place on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. in the Cooper Room at the Missoula Public Library. The event will feature experts from the National Weather Service and the Montana Climate Office discussing this summer's wildfire and smoke outlook, climate trends, public health impacts, and practical strategies for staying both fire-safe and smoke-safe. The program will also be simulcast with Flathead Valley Community College and available online via Zoom.Amy and Kerri also explore the latest science on wildfire smoke, who is most vulnerable to smoke exposure, how HEPA air cleaners can improve indoor air quality, and resources available through MontanaWildfireSmoke.org. Whether you're preparing your home, workplace, or family for wildfire season, this episode offers valuable information on staying healthy and resilient during Montana's smoke season.

Sulforaphane, Detox Pathways, and the Science of Microplastic Removal Microplastics are building up inside your brain, blood, and reproductive tissue, and most detox protocols do nothing to remove them. This episode gives you the cellular science behind why toxins accumulate, which three detox pathways control your ability to excrete them, and what the latest research shows actually moves microplastics, heavy metals, BPA, and benzene out of your body.. -Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR -For next week, 25% off all Mara Labs products when you go to www.mara-labs.com/DAVE and use code DAVE at checkout. After June 11th, the code will return to the standard 15% off. Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. John Gildea, a Johns Hopkins-trained PhD with 60 scientific publications and over 20 NIH-funded studies, and David Roberts, co-founder of Mara Labs and co-creator of BrocElite, the only naturally derived stable form of sulforaphane available in a capsule. Together they bring decades of research-backed biohacking and functional medicine insight into one of the most pressing longevity conversations of our time. They break down the lysosome, your cell's built-in incinerator, and explain exactly why it gets clogged with microplastics, advanced glycation end products, and other toxins that won't break down. New research shows that sulforaphane triggers a process called lysosomal surface translocation, which releases those trapped particles so your body can finally excrete them. An in-house Mara Labs study confirmed the excretion pathway: microplastics come out in feces. In the original study, the individual measured the highest microplastic levels ever recorded, and a repeat study a year later showed dramatically lower baseline microplastic levels, suggesting consistent use compounds the benefit over time. 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You may think of allergies as causing sniffly noses and congestion in the spring or fall. But allergies can go far beyond that. As Dr. Kari Nadeau points out in this episode, allergies can affect us from head to toe, including eyes, nose, throat, lungs, sinuses, skin and gut. In the most dangerous instances, the whole body is threatened with an anaphylactic reaction. That's a medical emergency! One in three Americans will develop allergies at some point in our lives, so it's important to know what works to control them. At The People's Pharmacy, we strive to bring you up to date, rigorously researched insights and conversations about health, medicine, wellness and health policies and health systems. While these conversations intend to offer insight and perspective, the content is provided solely for informational and educational purposes. Please consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical care or treatment. How You Can Listen You could listen through your local public radio station or get the live stream at 7 am EST on Saturday, June 6, 2026, through your computer or smart phone (wunc.org).  Here is a link so you can find which stations carry our broadcast. (Welcome, Huntsville, Alabama!) If you can't listen to the broadcast, you may wish to hear the podcast later. You can subscribe through your favorite podcast provider, download the mp3 using the link at the bottom of the page, or listen to the stream on this post starting on June 8, 2026. What Are Allergies? We begin our discussion of your allergy survival guide with an explanation of what is happening during an allergic reaction. The immune system perceives some foreign compound, usually a protein, as dangerous even though normally it would not be. So it reacts by trying to flush the invader out by producing extra mucus. The turbinate sinuses can make one to two gallons of mucus a day, and naturally, it has to go somewhere. That's why you might be congested. Having all that mucus in the sinuses can also encourage bacterial growth, so if the allergic reaction persists, some people have to deal with sinus infections. Emergency Treatment In determining what works, you need to know the nature of the reaction. If you have two or more organs involved, if you are having trouble breathing or if you feel dizzy, you may be in the midst of an anaphylactic reaction. What works for that is an epinephrine injection and immediate medical attention. This is potentially life-threatening, so you will want to figure out what triggered the reaction so you can avoid it in the future. Once someone has suffered one anaphylactic reaction, they should keep epinephrine with them at all times in case of another episode. Epinephrine comes as a self-injector pen or a nasal spray (neffy). Can You Spot Drug Allergies? In the warnings that are rattled off as part of a TV ad for a pricey new drug, we often hear viewers cautioned not to take the medicine if they are allergic to it. That sounds like simple common sense, but it also has a Catch 22 quality. How do you know you are allergic to a medication unless you take it–and experience an allergic reaction for which you might need treatment. Most of these presumably are immune system-mediated reactions, in which the body produces IgE. That is how allergies to penicillin or sulfa drugs work. Some drugs cause a different type of reaction, not IgE-mediated but dangerous nonetheless. Lisinopril is the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medicine in this country. Like other ACE (ACE is short for angiotensin-converting enzyme) inhibitor medications, lisinopril can trigger angioedema. This swelling can affect the face, lips, tongue and throat, where it can compromise breathing. The most insidious aspect of this reaction is that it can occur after the person has been taking the drug without problems for weeks, months or even years. “Red man syndrome” or infusion reactions in people taking vancomycin can likewise occur without warning. The last type of drug reaction is not actually an allergy at all, although people occasionally use that terminology. It is better described as sensitivity. For example, a stomachache is a common reaction to the antibiotic erythromycin. Some people are disabled by this abdominal pain and try to limit their exposure to erythromycin thereafter. What Works and What Doesn't? Since the immune system is acting inappropriately to cause allergic reactions, treatment should involve immunotherapy. Eye drops can help eyes feel less itchy and irritated. Likewise, OTC nose drops or nasal sprays can often help the nose. The corticosteroid Flonase (fluticasone) and the antihistamine Astepro (azelastine) are good examples. During allergy season, some people find that a daily nasal wash (with a neti pot or NeilMed device) can help reduce the mucus and remove the allergens such as pollen causing the reaction. There are also oral antihistamines and inhalers for asthma. For decades now, allergists have offered their patients shots to help desensitize them to the allergen causing their trouble. Joe had these as a child and teenager and has been largely free of allergies since. Not everyone gets such lasting relief. Complications from Current Therapies Medications have side effects, and that is true of allergy medicines as with other drugs. Antihistamines, especially the older ones like Benadryl (diphenhydramine), are notorious for causing drowsiness. That's one reason it is often included in nighttime pain relievers as the “PM” in drugs like Advil PM. We worry about regular use of such antihistamines because it has been linked to a greater risk for dementia. A second-generation antihistamine such as Allegra (fexofenadine) is much less likely to make someone feel sleepy. However, Dr. Nadeau has seen patients on antihistamines suffer worse allergies if they stop suddenly. The People's Pharmacy has received hundreds of reports from people who experienced unbearable itching upon discontinuing Zyrtec (cetirizine) or Xyzal (levocetirizine). This can last for weeks. Doctors don't usually worry much about steroid nasal sprays like Flonase because they are topical. Presumably, nasal tissues pick up most of the dose. Just the same, using such a nose spray day after day for a long time could result in systemic steroid exposure that is not trivial. Stronger Medicine Dr. Nadeau is enthusiastic about the benefits of two potent prescription medicines. One is Xolair (omalizumab). It was originally developed to prevent asthma, but is now approved for chronic sinusitis, food allergies and chronic hives. Paradoxically, Xolair is one of those medicines that could cause a severe allergic reaction even on the first dose, so the FDA warns that the initial injection should be given in a healthcare setting prepared to treat anaphylaxis. This is uncommon, though, occurring in 0.1 to 0.2% of patients. The other medication Dr. Nadeau is prescribing for allergy patients who don't respond well to other treatments is Dupixent (dupilumab). The FDA has approved this medicine to treat a wide range of conditions, including eczema, asthma, chronic sinusitis, allergic reactions affecting the esophagus and chronic hives, among other things. Most insurance companies will not cover this pricey injection unless the patient has failed all other therapies. Fighting Air Pollution: What Works Air pollution makes allergy symptoms worse, so using an effective air filter inside the home is a good step. A HEPA (high-efficiency particulate-arresting) filter is ideal, especially as part of the air-handling system. If that's not possible, utilizing a MERV 13 in the part of the home where you spend the most time is a good second choice. Sonu One new option for treating allergies is acoustic resonance therapy with the SoundHealth Sonu headband. It uses vibration from sound to loosen mucus from the sinuses so that they can clear. The FDA has approved its use for children as well as adults. New research was just published demonstrating its helpfulness in treating children with nasal congestion (Oto-Open, April-June 2026). SoundHealth has underwritten The People's Pharmacy podcast. Dr. Nadeau has also been compensated for her role in conducting studies of this device (International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, Dec. 2025). Since it does not employ medications, there are no drug side effects. This Week’s Guest Kari C. Nadeau, M.D., Ph.D., is Dean of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health ( starting July 1 2026). Until then, she holds many other positions. At Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health she is: John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies; Chair of the Department of Environmental Health; and Director of the Allergy, Extreme Weather, and Exposomics Lab. Dr. Nadeau is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and serves in the Division of Allergy and Inflammation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford Medical School. Dr. Nadeau is also the co-author of The End of Food Allergy, which provides strategies for treating and preventing food allergies in children. Here is a link to the research underway in her Harvard laboratory. PHOTO CREDIT: STACY GEIKENTaken in April 2017 at Kari Nadeau’s professorship dinner The End of Food Allergy: The Science-Based Plan That Turns Food into Medicine The People's Pharmacy is reader supported. When you buy through links in this post, we may earn a small affiliate commission (at no cost to you). Listen to the Podcast The podcast of this program will be available Monday, June 8, 2026, after broadcast on June 6. You can stream the show from this site and download the podcast for free. This episode has additional information about Nasalcrom (cromolyn sodium nasal spray) and its effect on mast cells; alpha gal allergy to red meat; and the latest thinking on preventing peanut allergy among young children. Download the mp3

Think the HEPA filter in your bedroom is handling your air quality? Healthy-home expert Helen Christoni says a HEPA filter is only half of the equation, and the other half is what's quietly making you feel run down. Christoni, senior vice president of AirDoctor and AquaTru, walks through the simple, low-cost changes that actually move the needle in a non-toxic home. She starts where you spend most of your time: the bedroom, where organic bedding and a real air purifier with both carbon and HEPA can trap the volatile organic compounds a standard filter misses. Then it's into the kitchen, where firing up a gas stove pumps fumes straight into your house, and where running the vent during cooking, laundry, and especially showers is the difference between clean air and a hidden mold problem. She also makes the case that the grogginess, bloating, headaches, and "allergies" a lot of people shrug off may be coming from contaminated indoor air and unfiltered water. Her warning on tap water is blunt: contaminants don't boil out, they concentrate, so the disinfectant byproducts, forever chemicals, microplastics, and arsenic you're trying to cook off may be getting worse in the pot. From shower filters to reading the labels in your cabinets to swapping paraffin candles for coconut or beeswax, this is a practical roadmap for reducing your home's toxic burden room by room. 0:00 Where to begin in a healthy home0:12 Bedrooms, air purifiers, and the HEPA half-truth2:09 Why you should run the fan when you shower 2:44 The symptoms people blame on being tired 3:06 What's really in your tap water 5:49 The candle problem most people miss6:33 Paint and the toxins you overlook7:32 Where to find Helen Christoni Like and subscribe for the conversations and coverage you won't get from legacy media. #HealthyHome #AirQuality #NonToxicLiving #WaterFilter #MoldPrevention #Wellness #JasonRantz #SeattleRed

This week, I'm joined by Dr Nicole Bijlsma for a deep dive into the invisible threats in our homes and how to minimise risk: mold, electromagnetic fields (EMFs), dust mites, and poor air quality, and how they're so often missed by doctors and naturopaths alike.Nicole shared her powerful story of turning personal health battles into a mission to educate others, emphasising that exposure history is the key to uncovering root causes of chronic illness.We tackled the alarming effects of Wi-Fi and baby monitors on sleep, with Nicole's groundbreaking research showing how even adults are impacted by EMFs: disrupting non-REM sleep and increasing insomnia risk within just seven nights.Practical, actionable advice: HEPA vacuums, hard-wired tech, and proper ventilation are non-negotiables, especially in humid climates like Sydney. Nicole also broke down how to manage dust mites, maintain mattresses, and avoid steam cleaning carpets (a hidden mold risk!).There's hope on the horizon: New Work Health and Safety legislation now classifies mold as a biological hazard, giving renters and homeowners stronger rights to demand proper remediation.Nicole's call to action? Educate yourself, document everything, and push back using the right language because your health is worth the fight.This episode is packed with eye-opening insights and tools to help you create a safer, healthier home. Don't miss it!Alexx StuartYour Host, Low Tox LifeFancy a few more podcasts we've done over the years, related to this one?Podcast #52: Electromagnetic frequencies with Building Biologist Nicole BijlsmaShow #145: Nicole Bijlsma on the potential dangers of 5GWant to learn more about this week's guest? Website: www.buildingbiology.com.au Instagram: www.instagram.com/homehealthdoc/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/nicolebijlsma1/Thank you to this month's show partners for joining us to help you make your low tox swaps! @waterscofilters giving you additional cashback on any new system you buy on subscription. Take all the contaminants out + keep all the deeply hydrating minerals IN with 7-15 stages of filtration, depending which one you choose. Head to waterscoaustralia.com.au > select a new filter on filter refill subscription = big savings of 15%+. Then, email info@waterco.com.au with code LOWTOXWATER + your order number = get 5% extra, cashback. @ausclimate is our major partner giving you 10% off their range for the whole of 2026, with brilliant Winix Air Purifiers, the best Dehumidifiers I've ever used and their new energy-efficient heating, air-circulating and cooling range. code LOWTOXLIFE (also works over and above their sales - pro tip!) https://bit.ly/ShopAusclimateBe sure to join me on Instagram @lowtoxlife and tag me with your shares and AHAs if something resonated! I love to see your thoughts, genuinely! Want to support the Low Tox Life podcast? Free option: Leave a 5 star review wherever you listen to Low Tox Life - thanks SO much! Paid + Member PERKS: Join the Low Tox Club - monthly practitioner live masterclasses, a suite of low tox store discounts from around the world and the most supportive and lovely chat group on all low tox topics on the internet: Check it out and join here for just the price of a coffee per month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Most small business owners ignore sources sought notices — and that's exactly why they keep losing contracts to the same competitors. In this video, I'm walking you through the SAM.gov sources sought strategy that most contractors never use: ghosting and influencing the requirement before the RFP even drops. This is 100% legal, used by savvy federal contractors every day, and it's one of the most powerful government contracting tips you'll find anywhere. Here's what you'll learn: - How to filter SAM.gov to find sources sought notices in your industry - The first thing to check that could disqualify you — and how to   handle it fast - How to use sources sought to build real relationships with   contracting officers before the competition starts - What "ghosting" a requirement means and how to legally write your   certifications and capabilities into the bid - Real examples: eVerify, CBRNE, green tech, HEPA — how to use   unique qualifications to cut 100 competitors down to 20 If you're serious about winning federal contracts, learning how to work sources sought is non-negotiable. This is federal contracting strategy the big companies already know. Now you do too. CHAPTERS: 0:00 — Welcome to the Federal Help Center 0:28 — Finding Sources Sought on SAM.gov: Step-by-Step Filter Walk* 1:00 — Reading the Scope: 18 Pages, FAA, and What to Look For* 1:20 — The First Question Every Contractor Must Ask Before Going Further* 1:46 — How to Spot Red Flags That Disqualify You Immediately* 2:16 — Sources Sought as a Relationship-Building Tool With Agencies* 2:46 — How to Reach Out and Introduce Your Company the Right Way* 3:15 — What "Ghosting" a Requirement Actually Means (And Why It's Legal)* 3:44 — Real Example: How to Structure Your Sources Sought Response* 4:41 — eVerify as a Ghosting Strategy: A Real Client Example* 5:10 — CBRNE Certification: Eliminating Competitors With Specialized Credentials* 5:38 — HEPA, Green Tech, and Smart Ways to Suggest Higher Standards* 6:37 — From 100 Competitors to 20: The Math Behind the Strategy* 7:33 — Episode Wrap-Up + Join the Federal Help Center Community* If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ Website: https://govcongiants.org/ Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding  

For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com In their 150th The CIRS Group podcast episode(!!), Jacie and Barbara share practical guidance for reducing actinos in the home, emphasizing that consistent removal matters because a CIRS patient can react whether actinos are dead or alive. This is NOT medical advice: Actinos guidance is leading-edge in the CIRS space, but they share what has worked for them and members of The CIRS Group.  For skin, they discuss Defense soap, lava soap, Selsun Blue, Lume acidifying wash, and Johnson's Baby Shampoo (noting dryness/irritation tradeoffs), plus probiotic lotion for localized issues. For laundry, they recommend washing clothing after one wear, and frequently washing bedding, pillows, and towels. For the home, they advise using a sealed HEPA vacuum broadly (walls, furniture, mattress, woven items), dry and damp dusting (including walls with a wet Swiffer), and using masks. If you feel overwhelmed, try breaking cleaning into manageable chunks, and consider help from cleaners, friends, or family. For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 150th Episode Kickoff 01:18 Intro and disclaimer 02:25 Why aren't you in The CIRS Group? 04:10 Why consistent cleaning is important 05:18 Human derived actino tests and strategies 06:57 Skin/hair washing options 11:50 Laundry washing strategies 15:42 Home cleaning strategy (small particle cleaning or SPC) 16:49 Vacuuming and wet wiping / dry wiping 21:36 Making it sustainable 25:34 Wrap Up and Next Steps For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Book a consultation with Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres: https://consult-christian.as.me/schedule/a89e8b00/appointment/ Book a consultation with Dr. Andrea Jordheim: https://mytransformationwellness.com/about/ SinusKey test: https://patients.microgendx.com/products/sinuskey Book a consultation with Dr. Lacey: https://www.drlacey.org/ Skin Actino test: https://www.envirobiomics.com/product/actino-skin/?v=7516fd43adaa Larry Schwartz interview on Actinos: https://www.betterhealthguy.com/episode171 Jenny's actinos episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUIvXrWYZOQ&pp=ygUUamVubnkgam9obnNvbiBhY3Rpbm8%3D ISEAI SPC protocol https://iseai.org/small-particle-cleaning-guide-for-people-with-mold-related-illness/ Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

In this best-of episode of Home in Progress by RepcoLite Paints, sponsored by Benjamin Moore, Dan Hansen covers two popular home improvement topics: how to reduce dust in your house and how to paint kitchen cabinets. In the first half of the episode, Dan explains what household dust actually is, where it comes from, and why some homes seem to get dusty so quickly. He breaks down common causes of indoor dust buildup, including skin cells, pet dander, fabric fibers, pollen, soil, HVAC airflow, and dirty or inefficient furnace filters. He also explains how low indoor humidity can keep dust floating in the air longer and shares practical tips for reducing dust throughout the home.Dan's dust-control advice includes using a HEPA vacuum, dusting with damp microfiber cloths, washing bedding and curtains regularly, vacuuming upholstered furniture, replacing furnace filters on time, checking filter efficiency, using air purifiers, and maintaining indoor humidity around 40 to 50 percent. He also discusses whether duct cleaning may help and previews that topic for a future episode.In the second half, Dan gives a detailed step-by-step guide to painting kitchen cabinets, especially older stained or varnished cabinets. He explains how to remove and label cabinet doors and hardware, clean away built-up grease, sand the surface correctly, choose the right bonding primer, block stains and tannin bleed, and select a durable cabinet paint that will hold up over time. He also shares tips on sanding between coats, using better brushes and rollers, avoiding common mistakes, and giving the finish enough time to dry and cure before reassembly.Whether you are trying to cut down on dust in your home or thinking about repainting your kitchen cabinets, this episode offers practical advice that can help you get better results.Episode Breakdown00:00 Best-of episode setup00:42 Why the house gets dusty so fast01:27 A short tangent on height and dust05:09 What dust actually is07:14 Where household dust comes from08:39 HVAC filters, airflow, and ductwork11:09 Humidity and why it matters12:09 Practical ways to reduce dust16:21 Building a realistic cleaning routine17:12 Air purifiers, filters, and duct cleaning18:37 Wrap-up and cabinet painting preview19:31 Why painting cabinets can be worth it22:02 Understanding project scope and cabinet types22:43 Remove and label doors and hardware24:47 Prep mindset and deep cleaning26:53 Scuff sanding the right way28:54 Priming and blocking stains32:07 Sanding primer and choosing paint34:05 Applying the second coat and allowing cure time35:42 Reassembly and finishing touches36:45 Final tips and wrap-up

Allergies can be miserable, and like other threats in the air, can often be invisible but cause a great deal of misery! For this episode, Dr Sharmilee Nyenhuis from the University of Chicago teaches us about pollen, how it affects us, and how it is changing. Listen and learn! Know your own allergies, and make a plan for that pollen season- avoiding peak pollen times outdoors, rinsing pollen off your face and maybe your sinuses when you come indoors, keeping windows closed and moreCheck out the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Home Checklist for AllergiesFind a pollen counter that actually counts pollen in real time, not based on historic controls. With climate change, history doesn't predict what may be going on outdoorsThe time is always right to run a HEPA filter- if it's not sweeping the pollen from your air, it will be cleaning out pollution or catching viruses. Share this episode with a friend who suffers from allergies.For more on the interaction of climate change and plant biology, listen to the “Science over Politics” episode from Season One. Consider a donation to the American Lung Association, who works hard to help those with asthma and allergies breathe better-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information go to airhealthourhealth.org.Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Pollen image by Alex Jones on Unsplash

In this episode of the Fit Mother Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi explores what is happening inside the body during seasonal allergy season and why histamine can make spring feel draining, inflamed, and frustrating. This is Episode 192, and it is a practical, research-backed conversation on pollen, mast cells, histamine release, and what women can do to calm the allergic response naturally.Dr. Anthony lays out a clear and balanced game plan: reduce exposure, clear pollen from the nasal passages, and support the immune system with smart nutrition, probiotic-rich foods, targeted supplements, and when needed, well-chosen over-the-counter tools. He explains the role of quercetin, specific probiotic strains, vitamin C, stinging nettle, nasal saline irrigation, HEPA air filtration, antihistamines, and intranasal therapies.If spring brings sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, congestion, or poor sleep, this episode offers a grounded path forward. It is full of practical takeaways to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more energized during allergy season.Rate & Review - If this episode helped you better understand seasonal allergies and natural ways to support your body, please rate and review the Fit Mother Project Podcast. Your review helps more women discover the show and get practical, empowering health guidance.Join the Fit Mother Community - Want support from other women working to feel stronger, leaner, healthier, and more energized after 40? Join the Fit Mother community and connect with women who are walking this journey together. Fit Mother ProjectKey TakeawaysMast cells and histamine explainedWhy pollen affects the whole bodyHow to reduce pollen exposureWhy HEPA filters can helpNeti pot and Navage optionsQuercetin for histamine supportProbiotic strains that may helpVitamin C as supportive nutritionStinging nettle and allergy symptomsWhy local honey is not the fixAnti-inflammatory foods that support immunityHigh-histamine foods to watchWine and aged foods as triggersOTC antihistamines explainedBenadryl vs newer antihistaminesWhen nasal steroid sprays helpStart your strategy before symptoms spikeWhen it is time to see an allergistTaste what truly fresh olive oil is supposed to be likeGo to go.getfreshfitfather.com and try the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club for just $1 shipping. You'll receive a complimentary full-size bottle, valued at $39, featuring one of T.J.'s favorite premium picks.No contracts. No pressure. No required purchases. Cancel anytime.Fit Father / Fit Mother LIVE 2026! Come experience the energy of Fit Father / Fit Mother Live in person this August 7–9 in Phoenix. You'll enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!Need a Mission? Join a Fit Mother Adventure!Belize Service Trip — June 6-12, 2026. For information: www.fitfatherproject.com/belizeFit Father / Fit Mother LIVE 2026 — August 7–9, 2026 Click here to join us in Phoenix!Run the Bourbon Chase Ragnar in Kentucky! Write to support@fitfatherproject.com for more information. October 2-3, 2026.Want To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join Foundations, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, check out our blog, and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Threads.*Please know that weight loss results and health changes/improvements vary individually; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice - simply very well-researched information on seasonal allergies, histamine, and natural allergy relief.

In this episode of the Fit Father Project Podcast, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi breaks down what is really happening in the body during seasonal allergy season and why histamine can make spring feel miserable for so many men. This is Episode 283, and it is a practical, research-backed guide to understanding mast cells, histamine release, pollen exposure, and the most effective ways to calm the allergic response naturally.Dr. Anthony walks through a simple three-part framework: reduce your exposure, mechanically clear pollen from the nasal passages, and support the body with smart nutrition, gut support, targeted supplements, and when needed, effective over-the-counter options. He covers quercetin, probiotic strains, vitamin C, stinging nettle, nasal saline rinses, HEPA air filters, antihistamines, and intranasal therapies in a balanced, no-hype way.If spring leaves you sneezing, congested, tired, or foggy, this episode gives you a realistic plan to feel better and function better. It is also a great episode to share with a spouse, family member, or friend who struggles every year when pollen starts to rise.Rate & Review - If this episode helped you better understand seasonal allergies and how to calm histamines naturally, please rate and review the Fit Father Project Podcast. Your review helps more men discover the show and get the tools they need to live stronger, healthier, and longer.Join the Fit Father Community - Want support from other men working to get stronger, leaner, and healthier after 40? Join the Fit Father brotherhood and surround yourself with people who are committed to living with more strength, energy, and purpose. Fit Father community. Key TakeawaysWhat seasonal allergies actually areMast cells and histamine explainedWhy pollen triggers congestion and itchingReduce exposure on high pollen daysWhy HEPA filters matterNasal saline irrigation benefitsQuercetin for mast cell supportBest probiotic strains for allergiesVitamin C as supportive nutritionStinging nettle and symptom reliefWhy local honey is overhypedAnti-inflammatory foods that helpHistamine-triggering foods to watchWine and aged foods as triggersBest OTC antihistamine optionsFirst vs second generation antihistaminesWhen nasal steroid sprays helpWhy starting early mattersWhen to see an allergistWant to taste what truly fresh olive oil is supposed to be like?Go to go.getfreshfitfather.com and try the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club for just $1 shipping. You'll receive a complimentary full-size bottle, valued at $39, featuring one of T.J.'s favorite premium picks.No contracts. No pressure. No required purchases. Cancel anytime.Fit Father / Fit Mother LIVE 2026! Come experience the energy of Fit Father / Fit Mother Live in person this August 7–9 in Phoenix. You'll enjoy transformational teaching, nourishing meals, and the kind of real community that leaves you feeling recharged, inspired, and deeply connected. Reserve your spot now and join us for an unforgettable weekend. We look forward to meeting you!Need a Mission? Join an FFP Adventure!Belize Service Trip — June 6-12, 2026. For information: www.fitfatherproject.com/belizeFit Father / Fit Mother LIVE 2026 — August 7–9, 2026 Click here to join us in Phoenix!Run the Bourbon Chase Ragnar in Kentucky! Write to support@fitfatherproject.com for more information. October 2-3, 2026.Want To Change Your Life? Check Out Foundations!Foundations is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy men over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, Foundations can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest.

What if the air inside your home, the place you trust to keep you safe, is quietly working against you?Most people think of air pollution as something outside… smog, traffic, and factories. But what I've seen in my practice might surprise you: the air inside your home can often be far more concentrated and more damaging than anything you encounter outdoors.And the problem is, you can't see it. You can't smell most of it. But your body knows it's there.In this episode, I discuss how your environment directly impacts your health, from your brain and lungs to your energy levels and even your long-term risk for chronic disease.We also talk about simple, practical strategies you can start using right away to create a cleaner, healthier space without overcomplicating your routine or breaking the bank.Because when you control your environment… You take a powerful step toward controlling your health.On this episode, you'll learn: The real reason your indoor air could be harming your health—and the surprising everyday sources most people completely overlook (1:50)The hidden spots in your home where mold thrives (4:57)How living near THIS could dramatically raise your risk for Parkinson's (6:57) The difference between HEPA 13 and HEPA 14 filters—and how to choose what is right for you (8:30)The simple health metric you're probably not tracking, but should be (13:00)My personal checklist for choosing the right air purifier (16:00)How to get a free air filter (17:10)What is “leaky lung”? And why it may be the cause of many health issues (20:07)For the full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/best-home-air-filter/Thank you to our sponsors! Check them out: Shop my new air filter, Homekind Total Air! Use code CLEANAIR for 10% off. Go to timelinenutrition.com/GUNDRY to get 10% off your first order of Mitopure.Visit Juvent.com/GUNDRY and use code GUNDRY at checkout to get an extra $300 off your Juvent Micro-Impact Platform.Get a quote today at Progressive.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The America's Work Force Union Podcast tackles two of the most pressing issues facing the modern industrial landscape: the long-term health of construction workers and the strategic strength of our national defense. Segment 1: 10 Years of Silica Progress Lily Calderon, Health and Safety Director for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC), joins us to mark the 10th anniversary of the OSHA silica rule. We discuss how the BAC turned a hidden hazard into a regulated standard, the importance of engineering controls like HEPA vacuums, and why "Table 1" guidance needs an update to reflect modern jobsite technology. Segment 2: Defense Capacity & The Skilled Labor Gap Retired IAM Union International President Tom Buffenbarger breaks down why massive defense budgets won't fix production shortages without a skilled workforce. We explore the erosion of the industrial base, the critical need for apprenticeships in precision machining, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping aerospace manufacturing and strategic planning.

*The air you breathe, the light you see, and the water you drink have all been quietly sabotaged by modern life—here's how to fight back without ripping your house apart.* Episode Summary In this episode, we shift from last week's hormesis deep-dive to the second weapon in your ancestral mismatch arsenal: your environment. You'll discover how degraded air quality, flickering LED lights, contaminated water, and invisible EMFs are silently wrecking your sleep, fogging your brain, and loading you with toxins—then get a practical, budget-friendly environmental audit you can start this weekend. Question of the Day

We spend about 90% of our time indoors. But what's actually in that air we breathe, and why does it matter so much for people with asthma, allergies, and eczema? This is part two of our series about indoor air quality. We discuss how you can improve your indoor air quality. Kortney shares her experience living in Germany, where ventilating your home isn't just a suggestion, it's practically a lifestyle. We also go room by room with practical tips you can actually use, from washing your sheets in hot water to why that scented candle might need to go. Part one covered what causes bad indoor air quality and what causes health problems for people with asthma and allergic diseases. What we cover in part two about indoor air quality The art of Lüften, aka house burping: Fully opening your windows for 5 to 10 minutes is better than cracking them all day, but skip it during peak pollen season. How to reduce dust mites in your bedroom: Hot water washes, dust mite covers, humidity control between 30 and 50 percent, and keeping stuffed animals off the bed. What to know about air purifiers: HEPA filters catch particles, carbon filters catch chemicals, and size matters for your room. Some cleaning products may make things worse: Choose fragrance-free products, avoid aerosols and scented candles, and wear a mask while cleaning. Kitchen and bathroom tips: Run exhaust fans during and after cooking or showering, check for leaks, and watch your shower curtain for mold. Advocating for better air at school and work: Ask about ventilation and MERV filters, and pay attention if your symptoms improve on weekends. More resources Allergy & Asthma Network: Healthy at Home Allergy & Asthma Network: Healthy at Work EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools EPA Safer Choice Cleaning Products EXHALE Resources Listen: Ep. 144: What is Indoor Air Quality and Allergic Disease (Part 1 of 2) This series is part of the EXHALE project, a set of six evidence-based strategies designed to help people with asthma achieve better health and improved quality of life. This series supports the last "E" in EXHALE by reducing asthma triggers in indoor environments. This podcast is made in partnership with Allergy & Asthma Network

What if the reason you're tired, foggy, anxious, or constantly getting sick… isn't stress, hormones, or burnout — but your home?Raphael from EcoLibria, specialises in testing homes and workplaces for mould, indoor air quality issues, EMFs (electromagnetic fields) and EMR (wireless radiation). This episode is practical, science-backed insight into what's actually worth paying attention to… and what's not.Raphael has worked in this space for 20+ years and shares real case studies that will make you think differently about Wi-Fi routers, baby monitors, smart metres, hidden water leaks and even where you place your bed.If you're building, renovating, pregnant, raising kids, working from home, or just tired of feeling tired… this episode will open your eyes.We cover:The real difference between EMF (electricity-based fields) and EMR (wireless signals)Whether living near powerlines or 5G towers is something to worry aboutWhy distance and duration matter more than panicThe simple swaps that can dramatically reduce EMF exposure in your homeWhy your bedroom should be the “quietest” room in the houseThe truth about baby monitors and sleeping near electrical metre boxesElectrical hypersensitivity — and why some people react more than othersHow EMF exposure may impact sleep, oxidative stress, melatonin and inflammationWhy mould is often hidden (and how moisture is always the root cause)Symptoms of mould exposure: fatigue, hormonal disruption, depression, gut issues, skin flare-upsWhy one family member can be severely affected by mould while others feel fineThe connection between inflammation, environment and long-term healthPractical air quality upgrades: ventilation, HEPA filters, rangehoods and reducing VOCsWhether air purifiers are actually necessaryMentioned in this episode:Find Raphael at EcoLibria: HereFollow me on Instagram: @tess.shanahan & @tesstalksofficial Follow me on TikTok: @tessshanahanFollow me on YouTube: TessShanahan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when the life you imagined no longer fits—and letting go of a long-held dream feels both heartbreaking and necessary? In this deeply reflective coaching session, Christine works with Drew, who is standing at a powerful crossroads after years of personal growth, healing generational patterns, and navigating trauma. Drew feels a strong, love-based call toward motherhood, yet grapples with grief over releasing an old vision of how her life "should" look. Living near family provides the support she needs, but also triggers fears of failure, regression, and giving up on herself. Christine introduces the framework of the Hero's Journey, helping Drew reframe her experience not as loss—but as completion, integration, and embodied wisdom. If you've ever felt torn between who you were becoming and who you thought you were supposed to be, this episode will help you trust the path unfolding beneath your feet and honor the version of yourself that is emerging now.   Consider / Ask Yourself: Have you been grieving a dream that no longer feels aligned—but still hurts to release? Do you judge yourself for not being where you thought you'd be by now? Are you confusing rest, integration, or returning "home" with failure? What part of you is afraid of going backward—and what is it trying to protect? Where might life be asking you to complete a cycle rather than push forward?   Key Insights and A-HAs: Letting go of a dream does not mean you failed—it may mean you completed the journey. Many of our deepest transformations follow the archetypal hero's journey. Grief and clarity can coexist; resolution doesn't erase sadness. Hypervigilance and overthinking are survival strategies, not character flaws. Embodiment—not mental certainty—is what brings peace in major life decisions. Returning "home" can be a resurrection, not a regression.   How to Deepen the Work: Reflect on where you may be in your own hero's journey cycle. Practice observing fearful or critical thoughts without believing them. Honor grief without rushing yourself to be "done" with it. Ask: What choice feels most supportive to my nervous system right now? Trust that clarity comes from commitment, not endless deliberation.   Sponsor: Austin Air Systems Christine is very intentional about air quality and trusts Austin Air Systems to keep her home safe and clean. Austin Air uses more combined HEPA and carbon filter material than any other purifier on the market, including medical-grade HEPA. Their filters last up to five years, are clinically tested, produce extremely low EMF, and are made with solid steel housing and non-toxic paint. Christine personally uses multiple Austin Air purifiers in her home and appreciates that they reduce allergens, VOCs, and pollution without connecting to Wi-Fi. Get 10% off your order at austinairsystems.com with promo code HASSLER10.   Social Media + Resources:  Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts Including Coaches Corner Christine on Facebook Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler @ChristineHassler on Twitter @ChristineHassler on Instagram @SacredUnionCouples on Instagram Email: jill@christinehassler.com — For information on any of my services! Get on the waitlist to be coached on the show! Get on the list to be notified about the upcoming certification program for coaches!

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Building occupants in 2026 no longer accept invisible air quality as a guaranteed standard. They demand proof and documentation that the environments where they work and live are safe. The days of emergency pandemic fixes have passed. We are now entering an era where long term air quality strategy is essential for every facility.This episode explores the shift from reactive maintenance to proactive indoor air quality management. We discuss the differences between true HEPA and high filtration standards. We also examine how molecular filters tackle smells and city smog. You will learn how to balance energy efficiency with air purity. Our discussion covers the importance of interpreting sensor data as a continuous movie rather than a snapshot.Our guest is Jon Holmes. He is a specialist at Camfil with over twelve years of experience. He helps facilities bridge the gap between complex engineering and practical solutions. Jon shares his expertise on improving breathable air while managing the bottom line.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTChanging occupant air quality expectations True HEPA versus high filtration Molecular filters for VOC smells Balancing energy efficiency with airflow Sustainable air filter reduction strategiesGUEST DETAILS Jon Holmes serves as a specialist at Camfil. He has spent over twelve years in the air filtration industry. His main skills include bridging engineering gaps and creating practical facility solutions. He is an expert in helping managers understand total cost of ownership.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwholmes/MORE INFORMATIONHungry for knowledge? Camfil's Lunch & Learn programme is a tailored air quality training at your office - No travel, no hassle.https://www.camfil.com/en-ie/support-and-services/trainings-and-education/lunch-and-learnThere is also a wealth of industry information on air quality and how to improve it on our website at camfil.comLet's Talk Clean Air is produced for Camfil by DustPod.ioQUOTESThe building occupant today is not the same building occupant of pre pandemic. Jon HolmesThe first thing you want to consider, first and foremost is a reduction of what you're using. - Jon HolmesAs long as you have a filter that can perform better for longer, not just last longer. Now you're getting the benefit of higher quality, higher flow, but you're also using less. - Jon HolmesAir filters, we really got to get away from the sticker price conversation. It's all about what is the impact on the building and the bottom line for the year. - Jon HolmesKEYWORDS#IndoorAirQuality #FacilityManagement #BuildingMaintenance #SustainableHVAC #AirFiltration

In this deep-dive episode, Dr. Jill Carnahan and Dr. O'Bryan explore why LPS is far more than a gut issue—and how it silently fuels systemic inflammation for decades before symptoms like Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, or autoimmune disease appear.

Send us a textThink the crisp post-storm smell means ozone can fix mold? We challenge that assumption with a clear, practical breakdown of what ozone does, where it fails, and how real mold remediation succeeds. We start with building science basics: mold is a symptom of moisture. If humidity, leaks, or poor ventilation remain, colonies rebound no matter how clean the surface looks. That's why “blast it with ozone” doesn't solve the root cause and often leaves hidden hyphae alive inside wood and drywall.We dig into the biology—hyphae, mycelium, and the way colonies anchor into porous materials—and explain why oxidizers that don't penetrate can fragment spores without removing the reservoir. You'll hear why the EPA and restoration standards don't endorse ozone as a primary fix, and how fragmented particles still trigger allergies unless you use true HEPA filtration and thorough cleanup. We also raise smart questions about mycotoxins during slow-kill scenarios and why speed, containment, and source control matter more than gadgets.Then we share a proven, step-by-step plan. Fix the moisture. Contain the workspace. Remove or treat contaminated materials. HEPA vacuum and air-scrub. Use targeted antimicrobials and, when appropriate, apply protective coatings like Concrobium or Superstratum to resist regrowth once conditions are kept dry. We cover when an ozone pass might help with odors only after proper remediation, the safety risks to lungs, pets, plants, and finishes, and how to vet contractors who lead with ozone instead of fundamentals.If you're weighing options for a damp basement, a musty attic, or a recurring bathroom bloom, this guide gives you a science-first roadmap to a healthier home. Subscribe for more straight-talk building science, share with a friend who's battling mold, and leave a review to tell us what topic you want next.Support the showTo learn more about Habitation Investigation, the Three-time Winner of the Best Home Inspection Company in the Midwest Plus the Winner of Consumer Choice Award for Columbus Ohio visit Home Inspection Columbus Ohio - Habitation Investigation (homeinspectionsinohio.com) NBC4 news segments: The importance of home inspections, and what to look for | NBC4 WCMH-TV Advice from experts: Don't skip the home inspection | NBC4 WCMH-TV OSU student's mysterious symptoms end up tied to apartment's air quality | NBC4 WCMH-TV How to save money by winterizing your home | NBC4 WCMH-TV Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Scheduled classes Continuing Education for Ohio Agents Course lis...

Send us a textA father that gives birth, a horse that says “no,” and an ER doctor who wants to keep you out of the hospital—this episode brings science and everyday choices into sharp focus. We start with a mind-bending dive into seahorses, where males carry the pregnancy and build a placenta-like environment from skin. New research shows familiar pregnancy genes at work inside the brood pouch, but with an unexpected hormonal switch: androgens, not estrogens, drive gestation. It's evolution repurposing its toolkit—and a powerful reminder that sex roles in nature are more flexible than we think.From there, we move into animal-assisted therapy and the role of consent in touch. A new study comparing dogs and horses found that forced interactions with horses raised heart rate and lowered HRV, signaling more stress, while choice calmed people down. Dogs showed no significant difference between conditions, suggesting human perception and species-specific behavior shape outcomes. If you run therapy programs, the insight is simple and humane: build animal choice into sessions, especially with horses, and track long-term welfare alongside human benefits.Then ER physician Dr. Shazma Mithani joins us to turn insight into prevention. We talk helmets for anything on wheels or snow, why e‑scooters drive more severe injuries per use than bikes, and how regular checkups and screening prevent emergencies before they start. We break down wildfire smoke—how particulates inflame lungs and harm the heart and brain—plus when to wear a well-fitted N95 outside and how to upgrade home air with MERV 11–13 filters or HEPA purifiers. Finally, we tackle measles: an airborne virus that lingers for hours, demands 95% vaccination for herd immunity, and is best stopped with two doses of MMR. Unsure where to get trusted answers? Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or public health nurse, and lean on credible sources rather than influencers.If this helped you think differently about biology, safety, or public health, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we'll feature our favorites next week.Dr. Shazma Mithani's links:Her websiteHer PodcastInstagramOur links!Support the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower. All our social links are here!

Send us a textSummary: Microplastics are showing up in our water, food, air—and in human tissues. In this episode, I unpack what the best studies actually show (and don't), why risk is plausible but not proven, and the realistic steps you can take today without panic. In this episode, I cover:What microplastics are and why they're everywhere—from packaging and clothing to tire dust—and why production is still projected to rise ~70% by 2040 (OECD). OECD+2OECD+2The signal that caught my attention: patients with microplastics in carotid artery plaque had a markedly higher 3-year risk of heart attack, stroke, or death (NEJM). Association, not proof—but concerning. The Guardian+3New England Journal of Medicine+3PubMed+3What's turning up in the brain: autopsy work suggests rising microplastic loads in brain tissue, though causality remains unknown (Nature Medicine coverage). Nature+2Nature+2Everyday exposure: a liter of bottled water can contain ~240,000 plastic particles—mostly nanoplastics—using newer detection methods (NIH Research Matters). TIME+3National Institutes of Health (NIH)+3NCBI+3Indoor vs. outdoor air: estimates suggest we inhale tens of thousands of microplastic particles daily, with higher indoor concentrations (PLOS One). PLOS+1My takeaways for you (progress, not perfection):Respect the signal without catastrophizing. Human data are early, but cardiovascular and neurologic signals merit attention. New England Journal of Medicine+1Make the easy swaps: store food in glass, don't microwave plastic, favor loose-leaf tea over plastic-based tea bags, and replace plastic cutting boards with wood or glass. (These trim exposure; they don't eliminate it.) Air matters: consider a HEPA purifier for main living/sleeping areas and vacuum regularly; natural-fiber clothing sheds fewer synthetic particles. Water choices: where safe, use tap water with a quality home filter and a reusable (non-plastic) bottle—especially given the nanoplastic findings in some bottled waters. National Institutes of Health (NIH)Listener corner: You asked for more quick-hit myth busters (yes, we'll do “Does chicken soup speed recovery?”), and thanks for the reminder to wear a

In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down the top foods that stabilize blood sugar, lower insulin levels, and support rapid metabolic healing. You'll learn why protein should anchor every meal and how simple dietary shifts can dramatically improve insulin sensitivity in a matter of days.   You'll also discover how healthy fats and colorful vegetables work together to rebuild mitochondria, reduce inflammation, and help your body burn fuel more efficiently. These strategies offer a clear path to reversing insulin resistance naturally.   Finally, you'll hear how everyday staples like coffee and apple cider vinegar can enhance autophagy, support metabolic health, and lower your risk of diabetes. The conversation includes practical meal ideas you can start using today to balance blood sugar and boost energy.     In This Episode:  00:00 Introduction to Apple Cider Vinegar and Blood Sugar 00:31 Welcome and Overview of Diabetes Management 06:18 Top Five Foods to Heal Diabetes 07:22 Protein: The Foundation of a Diabetes-Friendly Diet 08:37 Healthy Fats: Essential for Blood Sugar Stability 10:00 Colorful Fruits and Vegetables: Nutrient Powerhouses 11:26 Coffee: A Surprising Ally in Diabetes Management 13:55 Apple Cider Vinegar: A Natural Blood Sugar Stabilizer 16:14 Best Meals to Heal Diabetes 21:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts     Breathe cleaner, safer air with Air Doctor, the award-winning air purifier that removes 99.99% of dangerous contaminants—everything from allergens to mold spores to viruses. It captures particles 100 times smaller than standard HEPA filters, which is why 98% of users say their home feels healthier. Get up to $300 off, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 3-year warranty. Claim your savings now at airdoctorpro.com and use the promo code nutrition.   Support glowing skin, stronger joints, better digestion, and deeper sleep with Paleovalley's 100% Grass-Fed Bone Broth Protein. Unlike most brands that use hides and skins, Paleovalley slow-simmers real beef bones to extract collagen, glycine, and key amino acids that boost metabolism and reduce inflammation. Each scoop delivers 15 grams of collagen and the clinical dose of glycine for better sleep. Get 15% off at paleovalley.com/jockers.   If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. Dr. Axe blends ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science and brings on world-class experts for unfiltered conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Transform your health from the inside out and subscribe to The Dr. Josh Axe Show, with new episodes every Monday and Thursday.     "Protein stabilizes your blood sugar, reduces cravings, and gives you natural satiety. Make protein the foundation of every meal!"      Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio     Resources: Air Doctor: Get up to $300 off cleaner, safer air at airdoctorpro.com with promo code Nutrition. Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein: Save 15% on grass-fed bone broth protein at paleovalley.com/jockers.     Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/ 

Happy Holidays! This episode is a short and sweet guide to those who want to give the gift of clean air this holiday season- a gift that keeps on giving!To Do-Go to AirHealthOurHealth.org/GiftGuide to share clean air gift ideas with friends and loved ones!To learn more about the health impacts of gas stoves, listen to The Fire Inside episode.To learn more about gas-powered lawn equipment, listen to The Yards on Fire episode.HEPA filters and other technologies are covered in multiple episodes, including Our Health and Wildfire Season and The Air Inside When the Smoke Is Outside.To find out what your state, county, or city could do for clean air for all, listen to last season's episode: Bypassing Toxic Politics: Clean Air and Climate Action at the State and Local Level.Finally, consider a gift to your local food bank. It is so important during the holidays to make sure everyone has enough to celebrate. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information go to airhealthourhealth.org.Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Image Art by Kira auf der Heide on Unsplash

Could “nothing to see here” be the biggest red flag in your home? Dr. Shivani reveals how a musty hint uncovered a full-blown mold toxicity story and the exact, doable steps that actually helped.Ayurvedic practitioner and Fusionary Formulas founder Dr. Shivani Gupta with a PhD focused on turmeric and two decades blending Ayurveda with functional medicine goes solo to map the path from mystery symptoms to measurable relief. She explains why mycotoxins hide in plain sight, how testing gets missed, and the sustainable detox strategies that protect energy, hair, hormones, and focus. Key Highlights• The “smell” that started it all and why air and swab testing beat a clean-looking room• Acute hair loss + brain fog: differentiating mold toxicity from perimenopause, stress, or burnout• Why many remediations fail the first time and the checklist to do it right (AC units, leaks, third-party tests)• Detox that fits real life: binders, melatonin, magnesium, sweating, lymph support, and sleep-first recovery• Curcumin/turmeric for liver pathways, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial resilience how Dr. Shivani stacks her routine• Family-proof upgrades: HEPA habits, filter maintenance, low-tox swaps, and daily rhythms that keep air saferWhy You Should WatchThink your 'clean' house is safe? This solo tells how hidden mycotoxins drive hair loss, brain fog, and burnout and the precise steps Dr. Shivani used to test, remediate, and detox. You'll leave with a checklist for home testing, safer air, sleep-driven detox, and Ayurvedic strategies that actually fit busy life.

PM2.5 particles increase dementia risk by 8% for every 5 micrograms per cubic meter increase. These ultrafine particles travel directly to the brain through nasal pathways Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter doubles brain aneurysm rupture risk, with damage accumulating over three to six months rather than causing immediate effects Air pollutants trigger chronic brain inflammation by activating microglia cells, disrupting the blood-brain barrier and promoting harmful amyloid plaque buildup over time Vehicle exhaust fumes such as nitrogen dioxide and black carbon from soot show stronger associations with vascular dementia compared to Alzheimer's disease in population studies Using indoor air purifiers with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, limiting outdoor exposure during high pollution periods, and eliminating household chemical sources help improve indoor air quality to protect brain health

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The air inside and outside your home often contains invisible pollutants, including fine particles and gases from traffic, industry, and household items, which accumulate in the spaces where you spend the most time Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), in particular, which is about 30 times smaller than a human hair, penetrates deeply into your lungs and bloodstream, where it contributes to cardiovascular strain and disease A large, randomized crossover trial published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that using HEPA air filters indoors significantly lowered PM2.5 exposure and reduced systolic blood pressure Research links long-term air pollution to many serious health risks beyond heart disease, including respiratory illnesses, lung cancer, impaired childhood development, heightened infection rates, and neurological conditions Aside from installing HEPA filtration systems at home, other strategies to reduce your exposure to air pollutants include switching to nontoxic household products, ventilating wisely, filtering water, and reducing outdoor exposure on polluted days

Fan favorite Pennyether joins the show to discuss the bitcoin mining stocks, the future growth of Bitcoin's hashrate, and more. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, independent stock analyst Pennyether joins us to talk about Bitcoin hashrate crossing 1 zettahash, the economics of ASIC manufacturing, and how Bitdeer could challenge Bitmain's dominance. We explore why miners spend 35-40% of revenue on ASICs, the HPC narrative driving mining stocks up, and why hashrate will continue growing exponentially despite megawatt concerns. **Notes:** • Bitcoin hashrate officially crossed 1 zettahash • ASIC manufacturers capture 35-40% of mining revenue • $19B+ annual Bitcoin mining revenue potential • Bitfarms stock rose 138% in one week • Bitdeer using TSMC for competitive advantage • HPC deals 2-5x more profitable than mining Timestamps 00:00 Start 05:38 Who is Penny? 08:39 Testing ideas & mining data 14:31 ASIC manufacturing market 24:10 Hashrate 28:28 HPC & AI 31:14 Valuation with & without deals 36:24 ASICs & Bitdeer 40:34 ASIC margins 45:21 Cannan 49:19 Vertical integration 52:42 When mining stocks polymarket?

Cipher Mining landed its first AI tenant, with $1.3 billion in the deal backstopped by Google, and MicroBT has opened a U.S. distribution hub with 10,000 ASIC miners per month in volume. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today's round up, we dive deep into Cipher Mining's $3 billion AI hosting deal with Fluid Stack, backed by Google's $1.4 billion guarantee. And as hashrate surges to 1,100 EH/s, miners are struggling with sub-$50 hash prices. Plus MicroBT has opened a U.S. distribution hub, and IREN's aggressive GPU expansion. **Notes:** • Cipher signed $3B AI deal with Fluid Stack • Google backstopping $1.4B of obligations   • Hash price under $50/PH/day (6mo low) • Network hash rate at 1,100 EH/s • IREN doubled GPU fleet to 23K units, raises Q1-2026 ARR to $500M • MicroBT opens 10K unit/month US shop Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:03 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:08 Cipher and Fluidstack deal! 13:15 MicroBT opens up shop in US 17:34 Cleanspark Ad 18:03 IREN doubles GPU fleet (again)

Lonestar Data is putting data centers for storage on the moon. Chris Stott joins the Mining Pod to discuss why nation states love the concept. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Christopher Stott, the CEO and founder of Lonestar Data Holdings, joins us to talk about putting computer storage in space! Chris explains how Lonestar managed to place a data storage device on the moon (with more to come), why nation states want lunar data backups, why space's natural cooling and solar power provide optimal conditions for these mini data centers, and why backing up humanity's data off-planet isn't sci-fi but reality. **Notes:** • 8TB storage in 1kg device tested on moon• Next launch: 1 petabyte to low-Earth orbit• 15 petabyte system planned for Lagrange point• Launch costs dropped to

Bitcoin mining stock prices surged this week, Bitdeer released its latest ASIC miner, the SEALMINER A3, and more bitcoin mining news on this week's Mining Pod news roundup. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Matt Williams, the head of financial services at Luxor, joins Will and Colin to dive into this week's bitcoin mining news, including a massive bitcoin mining stock rally, Nvidia's $5 billion investment into Intel, and Bitdeer's new SEALMINER A3 ASIC miner series. Plus, Matt teases a new energy market product coming soon from Luxor, and we examine NAKA's brutal stock crash after its PIPE equity unlock. **Notes:** • Bitcoin's difficulty jumped 4.9% and 4.6% back-to-back • Nvidia invested $5 billion stake in Intel chips • NAKA stock crashed from $25 to $1.40 this year • New A3 miner delivers 290 TH at 12.5 J/TH Timestamps: 00:00 Start 05:17 Stocks are ripping, why? 10:46 NVIDIA invests in Intel 19:01 Bitdeer A3 launch 24:16 Luxor Forward and Energy Markets 31:54 Cry Corner: NAKA is down bad

Bitcoin mining stock investor and hedge fund manager Mike Alfred slings his opinions on IREN, public miners, and AI on the latest Mining Pod. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Mike Alfred, founder of Alpine Fox LP and a non‑executive director at IREN, joins us to talk about Bitcoin mining economics, AI‑GPU arbitrage, the importance of owning physical infrastructure, and how his permanent‑capital fund navigates massive drawdowns while staying contrarian in a hype‑driven market. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:51 Alpine Fox Fund 07:26 IREN allocation 10:26 Why invest in IREN? 16:10 Why post on social? 20:16 Cleanspark 20:44 Binance 25:26 Memetic investing 32:39 Breaking news 36:34 Drawdowns

Tether had a big win in court this week against Swan, and Bitmain is under the eye of the U.S. government.  Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway On the latest Mining Pod news roundup, Will and Mat discuss Bitcoin's 5 %+ difficulty jump, to Tether's courtroom win over Swan, GOP calls for a CFIUS review of Bitmain, AI's creeping impact on hashrate, and the claim that Ocean Pool's CEO Luke Dashjar earns $750k a year. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:40 Difficulty Report 06:37 CIFR, other mining stocks rip 11:21 Tether eyes victory in UK High Court 17:02 Bitmain, Cango in US cross hairs 24:14 Cry Corner: Is Luke Dashjr rich?!

You may not realize it, but that bitcoin ATM at your corner store is probably bringing in some serious cash. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brandon Mintz, CEO of Bitcoin Depot joins Colin to talk about building the largest Bitcoin ATM network in North America with 9,000+ machines. They discuss how the Bitcoin ATM business model works, why someone would buy bitcoin from an ATM rather than an exchange, why Bitcoin ATMs tend to have premiums, and what areas the company may explore for expansion. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Bitcoin Depot has 9,000+ ATMs across 3 countries • Q2 revenue up 6% YoY to $172.1M • 15% of US transactions still use cash • 1,700 ATMs ready for deployment Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:16 Founding Bitcoin Depot 05:58 The first BTC ATM? 07:14 Current revenue growth 09:52 Establishing an ATM location 11:54 Deciding ATM locations 16:01 Profit sharing w/ locations 17:33 Convincing locations 19:31 Are ATMs not price sensitive? 22:21 Operating expenses 23:26 ATM user profile 25:45 Price premium 28:59 Revenue valuation 31:46 Expansion 32:27 European market 32:59 Treasury strategy 35:20 Treasury company frothy market 36:57 Regulation changes

Block is most well known for its point of sale hardware. But now they are gunning for the bitcoin mining market. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today's bonus edition, Perry Hothi from Block joins us to talk about Proto's new ASIC miner, Rig. We dive deep into the technical specs, modular hashboard design, open-source mining software, and how Block plans to compete in a hardware market dominated by Bitmain. Perry explains Rig's data center-inspired features and Block's broader Bitcoin ecosystem strategy. Notes: • 14.1 joules per hash efficiency rating • 12kW power consumption per unit • 96-124 chips per configuration • Swappable hashboard design • Single phase power that helps balance all three phases • Two fans per three hash boards design Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:31 Specs: Jules per Terahash 05:18 Form Factor 12:03 Colorado Air Filter 13:05 Hashboard Swapping 17:28 Under clocking (operating range) 18:54 Block ecosystem 21:22 Competitors 23:42 Cleanspark 24:11 Next Gen

On today's roundup, we have an ASIC market update from Luxor, plus American Bitcoin's debut on public markets and why one investor wants to put the freeze on the Core Scientific-CoreWeave deal. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will with Luxor's ASIC Trading Desk Senior Account Manager Sarah Tang about the ASIC market landscape, including how tariffs are impacting pricing, demand, and futures orders, plus the most popular ASIC models currently. For news, they cover American Bitcoin's volatile Nasdaq debut, JonesResearch pumping the brakes on its IREN rating, and Core Scientific's largest active investors imploring others to vote no on the CoreWeave acquisition. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     50 % tariff on Chinese rigs     22 % tariff on SE Asian rigs     Difficulty target  for 1 ZH/s = 139.7 T hashes     Hash price ≈ $53.8 /TH/day     American Bitcoin surged to $13/share, fell to $6.38 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:17 Difficulty Report by Luxor 04:33 American Bitcoin public listing 07:10 ASIC prices 17:10 Cleanspark 17:39 Jones Research downgrades IREN 22:50 Cry Corner: Two Seas Capital

Our guest, Cormint CEO James McAvity, makes the case that Bitcoin's low transaction fees should raise concerns.  Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, James McAvity, CEO of bitcoin miner Cormint, joins us to talk about a potential, looming existential crisis for Bitcoin: low transaction fee revenue. With transaction fees at only 2% of mining revenue, McAvity argues the current model is unsustainable as rewards halve every four years. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Transaction fees: 1/50th of total block rewards • 20GW mining capacity running 24/7 globally   • 70 basis points: current annual BTC issuance • $30-50K: cost per gigawatt hour electricity • 2036: block rewards drop to 8 basis points • $20T: potential future Bitcoin market cap Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:32 Is mining cooked? 08:05 Interpreting Satoshi's Goals 13:17 Hot mess or solid roadmap? 20:46 Cleanspark 21:15 Fees in a money protocol 25:44 truested intermediaries 31:42 Monero attack 38:39 Longterm bearish on mining? 44:59 What to do?

Reports suggest that ABTC could start trading as early as next month following its merger with Gryphon Digital. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, the crew digs into reports that ABTC could start trading as soon as September, how hashrate looks primed to rip, IREN's 4,200 GPU buy, and a surprising Ocean Pool hashrate reporting glitch.  Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     American Bitcoin aims Sep 2025 public debut.     Hash‑rate up ~5 % per Hash Rate Index.     Difficulty 44 % through adjustment period.     IREN financed $102 M for 8.5K GPUs.     Ocean Pool reported a false 300 EH/s spike. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:31 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:38 Gryphon and Hut 8 surge 13:13 ETPs reach March‐highs in outflows 19:44 IREN doubles GPU fleet 25:41 Cry Corner: OCEAN 300 EH/s bug

What does CleanSpark's leadership transition mean for the bitcoin miner?Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Harry Sudock from CleanSpark joins us to talk about the company's major leadership transition with CEO Zach Bradford's departure and Matt Schultz taking the helm. We dive into CleanSpark's impressive growth to 50 EH/s, their pure play mining strategy versus the industry's pivot to HPC/AI, and how they're managing a $680M convertible bond. Harry shares insights on fleet efficiency, power portfolio optimization, and the strategic optionality their strong cash flow provides. Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**CleanSpark hits 50 EH/s installed capacity$680M convertible bond raised in DecemberOver 1 gigawatt power under contractCEO transition after 6 years leadershipStrong cash flow drives optionalityCoinbase credit line for tactical movesTimestamps:00:00 Start02:04 CEO stepping down03:29 Mining only, no HPC05:36 More management changes?08:26 Operations & cashflow12:36 Colorado Air Filter16:21 ASIC purchases19:06 Status of 10 exahash22:08 Cleanspark22:38 Debt & growth27:31 Treasury strategy

Proto is changing the game with its new ASIC miner, Rig, and MARA takes a majority stake in an AI/HPC company tied to France's government-run power provider. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt cover Proto's groundbreaking new ASIC miner, Terawulf's $3.7B Google-backed HPC deal, Ethiopia's bitcoin mining ban, and Monero's 51% attack. Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Proto Rig: 14.1 J/TH, 800 TH/s, swappable hashboards• Terra Wolf: $3.7B deal, Google 8% stake• Bitcoin hit $124K ATH, down to $117.9K• Hash price: $57.89 per PH/day• Mara acquires 64% stake in Exaion for $168M• Monero down 18% after miner attackTimestamps:00:00 Start03:09 Difficulty Report by Luxor08:02 Proto Event14:51 MARA stake in Exaion18:36 Cleanspark19:05 Terawulf 200 MW HPC deal23:15 Ethiopia mining ban27:24 Cry Corner- Monero 51% attack

Oregon and Washington should be havens for bitcoin miners, but red tape and a lack of curtailment programs are holding the states back. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Beau Turner, the CEO and co-founder of Abundant Mines, joins us to talk about Pacific Northwest Bitcoin mining. Oregon and Washington have some of America's lowest power rates thanks to abundant hydropower, but there's less mining in the region than you might think. Beau explains the barriers keeping hashrate from the PNW, 9.9MW capacity limits, Oregon's burgeoning curtailment programs, AI competition for power, and how early miners "poisoned the well" in 2018.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Oregon industrial power: 6-8¢/kWh• Pacific NW has 200-500MW mining capacity• BPA limits sites to 9.9MW blocks• 100% bonus depreciation now available• Texas has several gigawatts vs PNWTimestamps00;00;00;00 Start00;03;28;00 Starting Abundant Mines00;08;59;09 Pacific Northwest Mining00;11;24;24 Why not more PNW mining?00;16;34;12 Industry prospects00;19;50;29 Smaller is better in PNW00;22;27;28 Hydro generation00;24;20;29 Cleanspark00;24;49;26 Oregon curtailment00;28;30;23 Power purchase agreements00;32;09;29 Bitcoin is for Everyone00;34;05;21 Changes since the halving00;36;44;25 Depreciating equipment00;41;57;05 ASIC prices00;46;20;21 Peak US hashrate?00;51;30;23 Wrap up

This week we're sharing an episode from our friends at This Old House Radio:Episode 19: Make Your Home Allergy Free + Fix Squeaky Wood FloorsThis week on This Old House Radio Hour, we're talking about something you can't see but definitely feel: the air inside your home. Kenneth Mendez, president of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, shares the smartest, science-backed ways to improve indoor air quality—from high-heat laundry to HEPA vacuums—and explains why your bedroom might be the most important place to start. Then, The Splendid Table's Francis Lam takes us back to the New Jersey home of his childhood. With vivid stories of birthday parties, incense-filled kitchens, and Hardy Boys books read in a mirror-covered living room, Francis reflects on how homes carry our deepest identities and contradictions.We also help callers tackle squeaky floors, stubborn drafts, mismatched temperatures, and that infamous 1970s gold bathtub. Plus, a fresh edition of House Rules and a real estate segment from Cheap Old Houses featuring a tiny Gothic summer cottage and a quirky Kansas gem for under $55,000. All this, plus a “Simple Fix” from Tom Silva that will stop your window drafts cold.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How to reduce indoor allergens room-by-room  (0:55)Where to place air purifiers for maximum impact (3:56)Tips for dealing with uneven heating in split-level homes (17:13)How to fix squeaky wood floors with a DIY plug-and-glue method (22:49)When that faint stain on your drywall means trouble—and when it doesn't (27:53)