112: Mold in Your Home? How One Woman Turned a Health Crisis into a Thriving Business with Cristina Greenfield

Have you ever wondered if your home could be silently impacting your health?

In this episode, Cristina shares her powerful story about how a hidden mold issue in her family’s home led to severe health challenges, particularly for her daughter, who was misdiagnosed with autism. This experience inspired Cristina to start Conscious Healthy Home, where she helps others avoid similar situations by empowering them to make informed decisions about their living environments.

We talk about the importance of being your own advocate, making choices that align with your health and happiness, and how Cristina and her husband found strength in each other during this challenging time. Cristina also offers practical advice on building and maintaining a healthy home.

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Key Takeaways:

The Power of Self-Advocacy: Trust your instincts and keep pushing for answers, even when faced with expert opinions that don’t align with your concerns.

Resilience in Adversity: How facing a health crisis can lead to personal growth, new opportunities, and the creation of a purpose-driven business.

Building a Healthy Environment: Practical steps for identifying and mitigating hidden dangers in your home to protect your family’s health.

Embracing Change: Turning a life-altering challenge into a catalyst for positive change and empowerment.

The Importance of Community: How connecting with others who have faced similar challenges can provide guidance, support, and hope.

Mic Drop Moments:

“Our dream home became a nightmare, but we turned that trauma into a mission to help others avoid the same fate.” – Cristina Greenfield

“It’s not about eliminating risk entirely, but understanding it and making informed decisions for a healthier home.” – Cristina Greenfield

“Mold might be everywhere, but it doesn’t belong inside your home, impacting your health and well-being.” – Cristina Greenfield

“In the darkest times, we found strength in each other and a purpose that has transformed our lives.” – Cristina Greenfield

“Every step we took, no matter how small, brought us closer to reclaiming our health and creating a safe, healthy environment for our family.” – Cristina Greenfield

Who Is Cristina:

Cristina Greenfield is on a mission to transform the residential building landscape by driving demand for healthier homes through homeowner education and awareness. As the Founder and Principal of Conscious Healthy Home, LLC, Cristina leads her clients with empathy rooted in personal experience. After her own family fell dangerously ill from hidden toxic mold in their home, she turned that trauma into purpose.

With a background that blends technical certifications as a Passive House Builder and Building Biology Advocate, along with 14 years of experience as a corporate attorney, Cristina provides a data-driven yet accessible approach to helping clients avoid similar hardships. She understands the challenges of creating a healthy home environment and empowers families to make informed, risk-based decisions through practical guidance.

In addition to her consultancy work, Cristina serves as Vice President and board member for Malachi’s Message Foundation, a non-profit focused on mold awareness and support. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University—Mays School of Business, South Texas College of Law, and is an active member of the Phius Alliance and the Building Biology Institute.

Resources:

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