Jack Dell’Accio is a health and wellness enthusiast, sustainability and chemical-free advocate, and Eco Citizen Award recipient. He’s also the founder and CEO of Essentia and today’s guest. This one's a very focused conversation. It's all about everything there is to know about what makes mattresses toxic or healthy, and why it's so important to get this piece right.

It makes a lot of sense that this should be one of the more scrutinized purchases you make. We spend a third of our lives on our mattress! But it's a complex and competitive market, making it really difficult for consumers to know what they're dealing with. You’re in luck, though, as Jack is here to field questions like a pro on this yet underappreciated element of our overall well being.

For those of you interested in exploring Jack's innovative and non-toxic mattress company, Essentia, I highly recommend it. We have one here at home and it's truly incredible in every way. Visit lukestorey.com/essentia and use the code LUKE for a sweet discount!

00:03:43 — Making the Perfect Mattress

Latex was the key, but it wasn't enough
2012 patented a new mattress core
Introduction to athletes as "performance sleep"
Removing toxins/stimulants from the sleep environment
Microscopy demos of changed blood behavior
Sleep is the ultimate biohack
Nothing provides better recovery
REM/Deep sleep vs. waking stages of sleep
Importance of routine to prep your brain for bed
Good environment for sleep (light, stimulation, sound)
Cutting off stimulation before bed
Tips to reduce stimulation before bed

00:29:08 — Sleep Quality, Chemicals & EMF Waves

Your mattress has the highest concentration of toxins in your home
Chemicals are released over time
Not all sleep is equal
Coiled mattresses amplify EMF waves
Sleep interrupting stimulants
Prioritizing body support vs. allergens in the mattress
In traditional mattresses, more comfort = more padding = more chemicals
Essentia is a wellness brand, not a mattress brand
Partnering with Staywell in hospitality industry

00:50:10 — Buying A Mattress That’s Right For You

Latex as a product and the manufacturing process
Robot arms and modern machinery for production
Essential oils added to latex mix
Investing in a good mattress
Dealing with the ongoing technology revolution
Quartz as a silver bullet to balance EMF exposure
New REM5 and REM9 models from Essentia
Some techy wellness devices have unintended side effects
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00:59:14 — How Essentia Mattresses Work

Thermal regulation in mattress material
Essentia sleep studies
Mold potential when using a temp regulated pad
Customization options with the Essentia mattress
Correlation between posture, personality, and body pain (study)
ProCor mattress has split customization
Incline sleeping, adjustable foundations

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