Feeding Families is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network.

This episode was generously sponsored by the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition & by Oak Meadow.

About the episode:
Air quality has become a serious consideration in our modern world. It is often taken for granted, but with increasing rates of asthma, allergy, mold illness, and autoimmune disease air quality is essential to consider. In this episode, air quality expert Mike Feldstein helps us understand the importance of clean air and provides practical tips for improving indoor air quality. 

Some of what we discussed:

• Surprising sources of poor indoor air quality
• Why HVAC systems are not effective air purifiers
• Mold
• Filtration, purification, and airflow as different aspects of improving indoor air quality
• When opening windows helps and when it’s better to keep them shut
• Exhaust fans, air fresheners, and shoes
• Top tips for improving indoor air quality

Guest Bio:
Mike Feldstein is the founder of Jaspr and an air quality expert. He leveraged his experience in wildfire restoration and air quality consulting to start Jaspr; a premium air purifier company, to innovate in air science and technology. His purpose is to protect air quality and boost human health using the latest in air quality science and tech.

Guest Links:
https://jaspr.co/  ---  Use Code SHERMAN to save 10%
https://www.instagram.com/jasprco/

Host Bio:
Jess is a Family Health Educator, nutritionist, and mother of three focused on nutrition for brain health and resilience in kids. A certified teacher, Author, Speaker, and practitioner of Functional and Holistic Nutrition, Jess is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children who face challenges such as anxiety, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her integrative approach involves unraveling hidden stressors and deeply nourishing the body to foster resilience and optimal health. Jess's best-selling book, "Raising Resilience", and her online resources have reached a global audience, equipping parents and practitioners with practical tools to bring simplicity and joy back into family life.

Further Links for Jess:
Guide: www.JessSherman.com/anxietysupportforkids
Courses: www.JessSherman.com/learn
Book: www.RaisingResilience.ca
Membership: www.JessSherman.com/membership
Social: instagram.com/askJesssherman

About our Podcast Network:
The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice in the following six areas: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids nutrition, healthy home, beauty, and parenting. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life!

About the Feeding Families Podcast:
No matter where you are, if you’re a parent I’m pretty sure you and I want the same thing - to build strong mental and physical health in our kids and set them up for a bright future. In our episodes, we break down the nuts & bolts of kids’ nutrition and bring you inspiring food stories and practical strategies so you can overcome real-life food challenges shared by parents everywhere. We want you leaving our episodes with more clarity, new ideas, inspiration, and unwavering confidence in the food decisions you make every day.

Credits:
This episode was edited, mastered, and produced by RanserSound.