Mold in a brand new home?! Unfortunately, yes — and I’m sharing my personal journey through it all.

Join me as I walk you through the challenges of discovering and remediating mold in my new construction home in Central Texas — including the HVAC system, ductwork, and bathroom walls.

I experienced real health symptoms and had to face:

- Contaminated belongings

- Emotional stress

- The financial burden of remediation

- Hiring the right professionals

- The harsh reality of mold in modern homes

💡 Timestamps for easy navigation:

01:37 – Why Mold Grows in New Homes

06:48 – Remediation Steps

15:20 – Hiring Contractors

19:36 – Mycotoxins & Contaminated Belongings

28:30 – Final Steps & Reflections

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Golden Girl (Becca) interviews Sean Harris, owner of IAQ Texas, who offers actionable tips to prevent mold growth and improve air quality.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness or want to make more informed decisions about maintaining a healthy home, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you breathe easier.

00:00 Episode Preview and Opening Remarks

00:32 Meet Sean Harris: Indoor Air Quality Expert

01:33 Sean's Background in Building Science

05:40 Understanding the Toxin Funnel

14:54 Endocrine Disruptors

15:32 HVAC Systems and Mold Growth

24:47 Challenges with New Construction Homes

31:21 Controlling Humidity in Your Home

39:24 Air Sealing vs. Insulation

45:21 Common Air Infiltration Issues and Solutions

49:53 Monitoring Indoor Air Quality

50:38 Radon and Impact of Exposure

56:11 Making Empowered Decisions and Contact Information

📞 Connect with Sean:

Sean Harris – Indoor Air Quality of Texas

Phone: 512.850.4479

Email: ⁠info@iaqtexas.com⁠

Instagram: @IAQTexas

Website: https://iaqtexas.com/

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Join Krista Auvinen and Becca Golden as they discuss nutrition, healing, health, trauma, vulnerability, and emotional well-being.

Starting her career in physiotherapy, sports, and nutrition, Krista now focuses on optimizing health and performance through personalized coaching that includes sleep, nutrition, exercise, mindset, and productivity. She also shares her insights on trauma healing, forgiveness, and the emotional significance of various health practices. The episode touches on the physiological impact of diet, the role of environmental factors in triggering genetic conditions, and the importance of emotional and mental well-being in overall performance.

Through heartfelt conversations, Krista and the host delve into topics like celiac disease, binge eating, vulnerability, and the transformative power of forgiveness and self-compassion.

00:00 Episode Overview & Krista's Background

02:36 Understanding High Performance Coaching

04:30 Krista's Health and Personal Development Journey

06:28 Epigenetics and Health Triggers

11:13 Stress and Its Impact on Health

13:29 Nutrition, Diet, and Gut Microbiome

22:00 Binge Eating Disorder

27:53 Antinutrients and Food Preparation

33:35 Personal Experiences with Soy and Estrogen

35:10 Developing Body Awareness Through Healthy Eating

36:25 Krista's Trauma Healing Journey

41:04 The Power of Forgiveness

50:42 Embracing Vulnerability

53:53 Living with Roommates and Seeking Approval

59:17 Concluding Thoughts