Myers Detox Podcast Nontoxic Home Design: Mold, Lighting, EMF, Nontoxic Building Materials With Brian Johnson
Aug 21, 2025
Brian Johnson, a licensed general contractor and building biologist with over 23 years of experience, shares insights on creating non-toxic homes that promote health and well-being. He discusses the hidden dangers of mold in traditional materials and the impacts of EMF exposure on sleep quality. Brian explains innovative building techniques, including advanced water filtration and lighting design that supports circadian rhythms, emphasizing the importance of breathable materials for improved indoor air quality. Tune in for practical solutions to transform your living space into a healing sanctuary.
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From Lumber To Non-Toxic Concrete Homes
- Brian Johnson started in lumber then moved to concrete and began building insulated concrete form homes (ICF) in 2003.
- He later shifted to insulated composite concrete forms (ICCF) to reduce toxic foam and improve healthy-home outcomes.
Home As Root-Cause Health Intervention
- Brian links healthy-home building to functional medicine: the home must treat root causes, not just symptoms.
- He builds homes to be sanctuaries where people can actually heal rather than get sick.
Breathable Walls Prevent Mold
- Modern sealed wood-frame homes trap moisture and disrupt humidity balance, creating ideal mold conditions.
- Breathable, high-permeability materials let moisture exit walls and prevent mold growth.