The Awakening Spaces Podcast - Conscious Construction for a Healthy Home
Ashley Spanovich
14 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Frank Wetenkamp, natural builder and co-founder of Living Craft, to explore the marriage between high-performance building science and soulful, regenerative craftsmanship. Together, they dive into the heart of natural plasters, clay, lime, and beyond, unpacking how these ancient materials not only transform the way a home...
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Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Frank Wetenkamp, natural builder and co-founder of Living Craft, to explore the marriage between high-performance building science and soulful, regenerative craftsmanship. Together, they dive into the heart of natural plasters, clay, lime, and beyond, unpacking how these ancient materials not only transform the way a home...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Frank Wetenkamp, natural builder and co-founder of Living Craft, to explore the marriage between high-performance building science and soulful, regenerative craftsmanship. Together, they dive into the heart of natural plasters, clay, lime, and beyond, unpacking how these ancient materials not only transform the way a home...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Kendra Seymour, co-founder of Change the Air Foundation, to unpack the invisible yet widespread crisis of mold and indoor air quality. Kendra shares her family’s personal battle with toxic mold, how it transformed her life’s work, and the step-by-step process every homeowner should understand when it comes to inspection a...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! What does it really take to build a fire-resilient, high-performance home in today’s world of rising costs, unpredictable supply chains, and evolving codes? In this episode of The Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley sits down with Marcela and Hector, engineers, owner-builders, and founders of Efficient Build, to unpack their journey of designing and building thei...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode of The Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley sits down with builder David Aurbeck of PLH Exclusives, whose wife’s battle with mold illness transformed his career into a mission: creating homes that truly support human health. David shares practical wisdom on building mold-resistant homes, protecting lumber on site, and the surprising potential of lo...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode of The Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley Spanovich talks with building biologist and nutritionist Cathy Cooke about the hidden stressors in our homes and the surprising fixes that can transform health. Cathy shares eye-opening stories, like the time she traced severe dirty electricity to a kitchen gadget! She explains why “harmonizers” and...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! What really happens when you have biotoxin exposure from things like mold and lyme and how do you recover without making things worse? In this episode of The Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley talks with Dr. Terri Fox, an integrative physician specializing in mold and Lyme, about biofilms, antifungal strategies, and the vital role of nervous system retraining. Y...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode, Ashley sits down with designer, healer, and author Mahwish Syed to explore the intersection of beauty, mythology, and biology in creating spaces that heal. From her career in New York fashion and interiors to her own cancer journey, Mahwish shares how choosing to dance with illness rather than fear it reshaped her philosophy of design. They di...
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode of The Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley speaks with author and building biologist John Banta, whose decades of work in mold remediation have helped countless families reclaim safe, healing homes. John shares his journey into this field and the experiences that fuel his commitment to helping others. They explore how mold, building flaws, and gen...
In this episode, Ashley sits down with functional nutritionist Hannah Aylward to uncover the overlooked layers of gut healing that go far beyond food. Hannah opens up about her years of bloating, food restriction, and frustration despite following all the “right” dietary rules—and the surprising root causes that finally shifted her health. From mold exposure and heavy metal toxicity to mineral imbalances and the role of the nervous system, Hannah brings a grounded, evidence-based perspective ...
In this episode, Ashley sits down with Paula Marie to explore the intersection of emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and physical recovery from complex chronic illness. Paula shares her own journey of navigating MCAS, environmental sensitivities, and years of intense detox protocols and what ultimately moved the needle most in her healing. From practical somatic tools like parasympathetic breathing to unexpected lessons about nutrition, boundaries, and self-worth, Paula brings both...
In this solo episode, Ashley breaks down one of the biggest dilemmas her clients face, should you build a home from scratch or buy and renovate an existing one? With wisdom drawn from both personal experience and years of consulting, she unpacks the nuanced pros and cons of each path through the lens of creating a truly healthy home. You’ll learn why control is the most valuable currency in new construction, what pitfalls to watch for when inheriting someone else’s building decisions, and how...
Buying a new home can be exciting, but also dangerous if you don’t know what to look for. In this episode of The Awakening Spaces Podcast, Ashley Spanovich walks you through the top environmental and structural red flags to be aware of before purchasing a home, especially if you’re prioritizing health, low-tox living, and long-term safety. This episode goes far beyond aesthetic appeal and home inspection basics. Ashley offers a comprehensive guide to investigating what's around and underneath...
In this debut episode, Ashley Spanovich unpacks the foundational question: What does it really mean to have a healthy home? From mold toxins to EMFs to the energy of your space, Ashley walks you through the biggest environmental threats hiding in plain sight and how to begin building a more supportive, healing space, no matter your starting point. She offers empowering insights into the difference between baseline safety and deep nourishment, all grounded in real-world realities like budget, ...
Welcome to The Awakening Spaces Podcast — a show about building homes that heal, and the sacred journey within. Hosted by Ashley Spanovich, a building biology and EMF specialist, certified passive house tradesperson, and founder of Awakening Spaces, this podcast is your grounded guide to designing, renovating, and living in a home that supports your health, nervous system, and evolving sense of self. In this foundational episode, Ashley shares what this podcast is all about, why health can no...
The Awakening Spaces Podcast - Conscious Construction for a Healthy Home
Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of! In this episode, Ashley sits down with Frank Wetenkamp, natural builder and co-founder of Living Craft, to explore the marriage between high-performance building science and soulful, regenerative craftsmanship. Together, they dive into the heart of natural plasters, clay, lime, and beyond, unpacking how these ancient materials not only transform the way a home...
