The Awakening Spaces Podcast - Conscious Construction for a Healthy Home
Awakening Spaces explores the profound connection between our physical environments and our inner consciousness. We guide homeowners, designers, and wellness seekers beyond simply discussing "toxin-free" building methods to examine who we actually become on our "toxin-free" journey.
In this podcast we’re not only talking about windows, walls, and wiring. Through expert interviews, case studies, and actionable guidance, we will explore how mindful design choices affect our relationships, stress levels, and overall well-being. Drawing from my background in design, building biology, and building science I guide listeners through both the practical and philosophical aspects of creating homes that elevate our health and consciousness.
Each week, you’ll receive grounded guidance and actionable tips to help you eliminate the stress and overwhelm of finding, renovating, building, or maintaining your healthy home—so that you can create a space that truly supports who you are becoming.
Just by tuning in, you’re already stepping into what it means to be an Awakened Homeowner.
Together, we’re building a new way forward—one conscious choice at a time.
The Awakening Spaces Podcast - Conscious Construction for a Healthy Home
Episode 25: The Truth About “Non-Toxic” Vacation Rentals with Annie Graybill
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In this episode, Ashley sits down with Annie Graybill, founder of Havenwith, a transparency-first, wellness-forward vacation rental platform designed for people who care deeply about what’s in their air, on their sheets, and in their cookware.
If you’ve ever spent hours scrolling Airbnb, zooming into photos, reading reviews for clues about mold or fragrance, or packing your own cookware “just in case,” this conversation is for you.
Annie shares her personal health journey, what it was like building her own home in Breckenridge, Colorado, and the deeper mission behind Havenwith. We talk about the subjectivity of the word “healthy,” the realities of building in a cold mountain climate, mold and EMF concerns, and why transparency, not perfection, is the real solution.
This episode is for the health-conscious traveler, the sensitive nervous system, the recovering mold warrior, and anyone who wants to reclaim travel as something restorative instead of risky.
THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Stuga Hardwood Flooring: Direct-to-consumer hardwood flooring
- Avocado Green Mattress – Organic mattress company
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Ashley helps you renovate and build healthier homes to prevent future health issues from arising from your environment. Whether you’re searching for a new home, assessing concerns with your current one, or embarking on a renovation or new build, Awakening Spaces can guide you every step of the way.
Ashley brings her background in Building Biology and Building Science and years of hands-on experience helping families build and renovate homes to prevent mold, chemical exposure, and EMFs in their living spaces. If you’re looking to build or renovate a new home, Ashley has courses to empower and one on one offerings to guide you through the whole process so you can avoid costly mistakes and enjoy the process again!
Curious about how we can help with your project? Explore our offerings here.
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Annie Graybill strives to live a less toxic lifestyle and as a family that loves to travel finding a vacation rental that didn't give her a headache from toxins and synthetic fragrance was not easy. So she set out to make it easy. Havenwith connects hosts and guests who all want the same thing – less-toxic, wellness-forward places to stay.
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