Ep 83 | We think clean equals healthy, but when it comes to cleaning products, that’s often not true. In this episode, we uncover the hidden toxins in your cleaning products and how small, intentional swaps can help support a healthier home and body.

Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President and CEO of ECOS, joins me for a powerful conversation about safer chemistry, indoor air quality, hormone disruption, and why what you clean with matters just as much as what you eat or put on your skin. If you’re trying to build a non-toxic home without getting overwhelmed, this episode is your starting point.

🕒 In this episode:
[6:30] – Why “clean” doesn’t always mean healthy
[8:20] – The hidden toxins in conventional cleaning products
[13:40] – What to look for (and avoid) on cleaning product labels
[20:05] – How Ecos began in 1967 and the motion picture created about it
[30:50] – What can we do to protect human and planetary health
[32:30] – Why step one is to clean, not to disinfect
[36:42] – Simple product swaps to create a home that heals
[42:05] – The future for Ecos and what is in their innovation pipeline

This conversation is both empowering and practical—because creating a healthier home doesn’t require perfection, just better information and small steps in the right direction.

👨‍⚕️ Meet Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks:
Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is the President and CEO of ECOS plant-powered cleaning products and a nationally recognized leader in human and planetary health. She oversees four U.S. manufacturing facilities and a European manufacturing platform, leading ECOS to become a Climate Positive company after achieving carbon neutrality, water neutrality, and TRUE Platinum Zero Waste certification.

Under her leadership, ECOS became the first manufacturer to earn LEED® Zero certifications for net-zero energy, carbon, and waste, and has received the U.S. EPA’s Safer Choice Partner of the Year award eight times. As a woman of African American and Greek descent, Kelly has made environmental and social justice central to ECOS’s mission, fostering a diverse, women-led executive team and supporting sustainable jobs across the U.S.

Where to find Kelly:
ECOS Website: https://www.ecos.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyfromecos/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvlahakishanks/

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Meet Kelly: https://www.ecos.com/meet-kelly-vlahakis-hanks/
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/01/13/the-hidden-toxins-in-your-cleaning-products-and-what-to-use-instead/
✅ Home Wellness Checklist: https://jenhellerlifestyle.myflodesk.com/homewellnesschecklist
✨ Ecos Products on Amazon:

Connect with Me: Website - www.jenhellerlifestyle.com

Where Else to Find Jen:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560317546116
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
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🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/

Ep 82 | If you’re doing all the “right” things but your body still feels stuck—this episode offers a powerful reframe. In this conversation, we explore energy healing, nervous system safety, and why the body often holds on to weight, stress, or burnout until it feels safe enough to let go.

Jen sits down with energy healer and embodiment guide Umashnee Naidoo to talk about protecting your energy, stored trauma, and what it really means to stop fighting your body and start working with it. This is a grounded, compassionate look at healing that goes beyond willpower, quick fixes, or pushing harder.

You’ll hear how chronic stress, feeling unseen, and living in constant survival mode can keep the body locked in protection—and how energy healing and embodiment practices can support lasting change. If you’re ready to feel more at home in your body, this episode is for you.

🕒 In this episode:
[05:10] – Energy and human connection
[11:06] – Umashnee’s journey from engineering burnout to energy healing
[17:35] – How trauma and emotions are stored in the body
[24:15] – Feeling unseen, unsafe, and the link to weight retention
[27:10] – Why the body holds on when it doesn’t feel safe
[35:20] – What it means to “call back your light”
[44:50] – A simple daily practice to protect your energy

This conversation is a reminder that you’re not broken—and your body isn’t working against you. Healing begins when we create safety and listen instead of push.

Umashnee Naidoo Bio:
Umashnee Naidoo is an energy healer, embodiment guide, and founder of Find Your Light Wellness. After leaving a career in Mechanical Engineering and navigating her own journey through burnout and depression, she was drawn to ancient healing modalities including Yoga, Primordial Sound Meditation, and Energy Medicine. Today, Umashnee supports deep healing by helping clients reconnect with their bodies, protect their energy, and rediscover their true essence through compassionate, integrative practices.

Where to find Uma:
Website - https://findyourlightwellness.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/umashnee-naidoo
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@findyourlightwellness
Instagram - https://instagram.com/find_your_light_wellness
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Findyourlight_

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about Umashnee Naidoo: FindYourLightWellness.com
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/01/06/protect-your-energy-find-your-light-with-umashnee-naidoo/
🎧 Podcast Library: JenHellerLifestyle.com/podcast
🛒 Jen Recommends:

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📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560317546116
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenhellerlifestyle
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/

Ep 81 | Ready to kick off the new year feeling lighter, clearer, and more energized without burning yourself out by February? In this Ask Jen episode, we’re diving into healthy habits, infrared saunas, and weight loss goals in a way that’s grounded, doable, and actually sustainable. No extremes. No guilt. Just real-life wellness that works.

This episode is part science, part lived experience, and part end-of-year heart-to-heart. Jen answers your most common questions about infrared sauna benefits, detox support, muscle recovery, and how to build a “wellness wheel” that supports your body instead of stressing it out. If weight loss, inflammation, or feeling stuck in your body has been on your mind, this one’s for you.

🕒 In this Episode:
[03:30] How infrared saunas support weight loss & detox goals
[07:20] Calories burned, metabolism support & why regulation matters more than willpower
[14:30] Infrared heat for sore muscles, joint pain & inflammation
[17:40] Heat vs. cold therapy—when to use each
[18:45] Choosing the right infrared sauna (without pressure)
[21:50] Bonus tools Jen loves: vibration plates, red light & others
[33:05] Why sleep is the most underrated weight loss habit
[34:20] Jen’s personal story & a powerful mindset reset for the new year

This conversation is a reminder that weight loss and healthy habits aren’t about punishing your body—they’re about helping it feel safe enough to release what it no longer needs. Small steps, consistent tools, and nervous system support can change everything.

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Infrared Sauna Info: JenHellerLifestyle.com/infrared-saunas
🎧 Podcast Library: JenHellerLifestyle.com/podcast
🛒 Jen Recommends (Favorite Tools & Resources): JenHellerLifestyle.com/jen-recommends
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/12/30/healthy-habits-infrared-saunas-weight-loss/

💛 If this episode struck a chord, send it to someone who’s ready for a healthier, calmer start to the year. And if you’re feeling generous, tap ⭐️ and leave a review—it helps others find the healing too.

Connect with Me: Website - www.jenhellerlifestyle.com

Where Else to Find Jen:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560317546116
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenhellerlifestyle
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/

Ep 80 | What does it really mean to create a home that heals—when life gets messy, emotional, and real? In this special reflection episode, Jen looks back on a year filled with growth, gratitude, hard moments, and meaningful milestones.

From podcast wins and community impact to deeply personal lessons around mental health, family, and resilience, this episode is an honest reminder that healing doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design.

🕒 What You’ll Learn:
[02:10] – Why Homes That Heal almost didn’t make it this year
[05:45] – Podcast milestones and what they actually mean
[10:30] – Mental health, family, and creating a safe place to land
[16:20] – How travel, community, and conversation support healing
[22:40] – What a “home that heals” looks like in real life
[28:50] – Intentions, lessons, and what’s ahead

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and remember what truly matters—especially as we move into a new season.

💛 If this episode struck a chord, send it to someone who needs to hear it. And if you’re feeling generous, tap ⭐️ and leave a review—it helps others find the healing too.

🌿 Resources & Links:
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/12/23/homes-that-heal-a-year-in-review/
🔗 Cathy Heller Membership: https://cathyheller.samcart.com/referral/thisabundantlifebycathyheller/runzh3VrZGUEmelf

When your home and your habits support your healing, your body finally has the space to thrive. 💛 If this episide spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s ready to turn her own lights back on — and don’t forget to tap ⭐️ and leave a review. It helps other women find their way back to wholeness, too.

Connect with Me: Website - www.jenhellerlifestyle.com

Where Else to Find Jen:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560317546116
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenhellerlifestyle
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/

Ep 79 | Our homes actively shape how we feel — how we rest, how we connect, and how we move through our daily rhythms. In this heart-opening conversation, Architect Talor Stewart shows us how conscious home design can transform the way we experience every corner of our space.

Talor shares how intentional design can elevate even the most ordinary rooms (yes… even the bathroom!) into places that nourish your relationships, your routines, and your emotional wellbeing. If you’ve been craving a home that truly supports your life, this episode is a beautiful place to begin.

🕒 In this episode:
[05:30] – What “conscious home design” really means — and what it isn’t
[09:00] – Why the quality of your relationships determines your happiness
[13:10] – Giving, receiving & reciprocal relationships inside your home
[19:05] – How your bathroom (yes, really) can support emotional wellbeing
[28:20] – The power of the entryway: the transition we all overlook
[38:40] – Kitchens that fuel your life: the 5-point kitchen framework
[44:45] – The Sunny Window Effect — and why it matters for your daily habits
[48:25] – How to build a home where your goals actually happen

You’ll walk away seeing your home with completely new eyes — and maybe feeling inspired to make a few joyful upgrades of your own.

Talor Stewart Bio:
Talor Stewart is an award-winning architect and the author of Conscious Home Design. Over the past 20 years, he has developed the Conscious Home Design philosophy and system. In the book, he illustrates the principles in easy-to-understand ideas anyone can use to increase the flow, ease, and grace of their home. Talor has helped clients live a richer and fuller lifestyle by using design to support good health, positive relationships, and personal feelings of meaning and connection.

Connect with Talor Stewart:
Facebook - @ConsciousHomeDesign
Instagram - @ConsciousHomeDesign
LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/talorstewart/

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about Talor Stewart: ConsciousHomeHesign.com
🌐 Episode Website: JenHellerLifestyle.com/2025/12/16/conscious-home-design-create-happy-healthy-homes-with-talor-stewart/
📖 Books & Workbook: ConsciousHomeDesign.com/physical-package
🎧 Podcast Library: JenHellerLifestyle.com/podcast
🛒 Jen Recommends: JenHellerLifestyle.com/jen-recommends

When your home and your habits support your healing, your body finally has the space to thrive. 💛 If this conversation spoke to you, share it with a

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📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
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📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenhellerlifestyle
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/

Ep 78 | If your gut’s been feeling off or your energy’s running on fumes, this one’s for you. In this episode of Homes That Heal, Jen sits down with Jerry Ta, founder of Initiate Vitality, to dig into how detox, gut health, and sauna therapy can help your body heal naturally, without the overwhelm or perfectionism.

Jerry shares his own story of hitting a health wall — chronic reflux, fatigue, and frustration — and how a mindset shift and simple detox habits helped him reboot from the inside out. From colon hydrotherapy and juice cleanses to realistic midlife fatigue support and the power of the infrared sauna, this conversation will have you rethinking what true vitality looks like.

🕒 In this episode:
[03:20] – How a Tony Robbins event in Fiji sparked Jerry’s healing journey
[08:00] – The benefits of juicing and gentle detox for better gut health
[15:50] – Colon hydrotherapy explained (and why you don’t need to fear it)
[22:55] – Why digestive issues and bloating aren’t “just ageing”
[29:50] – Rewiring your mind with BrainTap and daily mindfulness
[38:25] – Sauna therapy for detox, longevity, and deeper sleep

Your healing journey doesn’t have to be dramatic — just start with one small gut health shift at a time.

Meet Jerry Ta:
Jerry Ta is the founder of Initiate Vitality, a Houston-based wellness clinic focused on helping people restore their energy, health, and vitality through modern, holistic modalities. After transforming his own health using therapies like colon hydrotherapy, IV drip therapy, sauna, and PEMF, Jerry was inspired to create a space where others could start their own wellness journey. Initiate Vitality offers treatments that support detoxification, recovery, and sustainable weight loss — empowering people to reclaim their vitality and feel alive again.

Connect with Jerry Ta:
Website - InitiateVitality.com
Instagram - @InitiateVitality
Facebook - @InitiateVitality
Tiktok - @InitiateVitality

🌿 Resources & Links:
🔗 Learn more about Jerry Ta: InitiateVitality.com/about/
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/12/09/detox-colonic-hydrotherapy-the-power-of-small-changes/
🧠 Brain tap: https://braintap.com/?afmc=8vj&utm_campaign=8vj&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate
🍊 Squeezed Juice Cleanse: https://www.squeezed.com/home
🍊 Pressed Juice Cleanse: https://pressed.com/
🎧 Podcast Library: JenHellerLifestyle.com/podcast
🛒 Jen Recommends:

Connect with Me: Website - www.jenhellerlifestyle.com

Where Else to Find Jen:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560317546116
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenhellerlifestyle
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/

Ep 77 | In this Ask Jen episode, we’re clearing up common sauna questions that are flooding inboxes and online forums—just in time for the cold season. Jen breaks down whether glass panels really cause heat loss, why your sauna might not be heating up properly, and what you must know before plugging in your Clearlight sauna.

🕒 In this episode:
[3:05] Glass vs. wood panels: What actually retains heat best?
[7:20] The ideal temperature range for infrared therapy (hint: it’s not 175°)
[12:55] Where is the cord on a Clearlight sauna and why this matters
[15:00] Electrical do’s and don’ts (no, you can’t use an extension cord!)
[17:00] A customer story that’ll make you smile

If you’ve ever been confused by conflicting info online or want to make sure your sauna performs safely and effectively, this is your episode.

JenHellerLifestyle.com for sauna specs, support, and more Ask Jen episodes.

🌿 Resources & Links:
🛒 Jen Recommends (for all the products listed in the episode): https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/jen-recommends
📚 Book List: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/books
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/12/02/sauna-glass-heat-loss-max-temps-electrical-requirements/

When your home and your habits support your healing, your body finally has the space to thrive. 💛 If this episide spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s ready to turn her own lights back on — and don’t forget to tap ⭐️ and leave a review. It helps other women find their way back to wholeness, too.

Connect with Me: Website - www.jenhellerlifestyle.com

Where Else to Find Jen:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560317546116
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenhellerlifestyle
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/

Ep 76 | What does it look like to give gifts that support healing, rest, and connection—not clutter?

In this special holiday episode, Jen walks through her most requested topic of the season: wellness-centered gift ideas that help create homes that heal.

From experience-based gifting to low-EMF bedroom tools, restorative sleep upgrades, crystals with purpose, and simple self-care bundles, this episode highlights the items Jen uses, recommends, and relies on inside her own home.

Whether you’re shopping for family, kids, or someone hard to buy for, these ideas bring together practicality, intention, and long-term wellbeing—without the pressure of traditional holiday gifting.

🕒 In this episode:
02:40 – Experiences as meaningful gifts
06:14 – Sauna recommendations + Black Friday overview
08:34 – Sunrise alarm clocks, EMF-aware bedrooms, and simple upgrades
10:42 – Sleep essentials, crystals, and Brain Tap
21:37 – Books, salt lamps, and other self-care items
27:27 – Closing reflections for the holiday season

🌿 Resources & Links:
🛒 Jen Recommends (for all the products listed in the episode): https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/jen-recommends
🔥 Infrared Sauna Black Friday Sale: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/infrared-saunas
📚 Book List: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/books
🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2025/11/25/homes-that-heal-gift-guide-jens-favorite-wellness-picks-for-2025/

When your home and your habits support your healing, your body finally has the space to thrive. 💛 If this episide spoke to you, share it with a friend who’s ready to turn her own lights back on — and don’t forget to tap ⭐️ and leave a review. It helps other women find their way back to wholeness, too.

Connect with Me: Website - www.jenhellerlifestyle.com

Where Else to Find Jen:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhellerlifestyle/
💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560317546116
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JenHellerLifestyle
📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenhellerlifestyle
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-heller-30b8a0126/