My Wife's Essential Oils Are Killing Me True Home Confessions podcast

In this episode of True Home Confessions, our anonymous caller shares that his wife has really gotten into candles, and heavily scented stuff, even starting a new business selling essential oils to their friends. The problem? Our caller is chemically sensitive, and all of these fragrances are causing him eye-watering asthma attacks and headaches. When he confronted his wife, she said she ‘has to test them to sell them’, and teased him - saying he’s being overly sensitive. Also - she didn’t shut off the diffusers. What’s a caller to do?

In each episode, we bring on a ‘Friend of the Show’ – to offer our caller some friendly advice. Comedian, writer and actor Carl Foreman Jr. joins us in the studio to talk through this scented marital drama: he’s got serious thoughts about multi-level marketing brands, houses that smell good (or don’t) and how to know if our caller’s wife is trying to quietly kill him.

Next: we bring on Building Biologist and Air Quality expert, Ryan Blaser, from Test My Home. We determine if our caller should be taking Carl’s friendly advice and hear the six pillars that Ryan says make up a Healthy Home. Ryan and host Laurie March dive deep into the allure of holistic living, a troubling rise in fragrance sensitivities, and the emotional connection between scent and memory. Our confessor is left with some good advice on how to solve his toxic problem, and we hear Ryan’s take on the truth about essential oils and your lungs.

FRIEND OF THE SHOW: Carl Foreman Jr

www.carlforemanjr.com

https://linktr.ee/Carlforemanjr

@CarlForemanJr

Carl Foreman Jr is an actor, writer and comedian, currently based in LA, who got his start in NYC; Credits: Just For Laughs New Faces 2023, Search Party (Max), The Puppy Bowl (Animal Planet), Fairview (Comedy Central Animation), Studio C

EXPERT: Ryan Blaser

@TestMyHome

Ryan Blaser is passionate about bringing the principles of Building Biology to those who wish to live a safer, healthier, and more sustainable life in our modern high-tech culture. With over 25 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, specializing in health hazards of the Environment. Ryan has a wide range of expertise including: Field Engineer for the Department of Environmental Quality, Electrical Engineer for the Department of Energy (nuclear industry), Master Acoustician and Audio/Video integrator. With a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Ryan also holds certifications in Electromagnetic Radiation Assessment Specialist (EMRS), Building Biology Environmental Consultant (BBEC), Alliance Acoustic Calibrator (HAAC), and is a licensed contractor. His path of learning has deeply informed his understanding of health and our environment. Ryan's work is at the very edge where health and environment converge. Ryan dedicates his time helping people reclaim their health by identifying and eliminating dangerous, hidden toxins and pollutants from their home & life.

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HOST: Laurie March

@laurie_march

True Home Confessions Substack

@truehomeconfessions

RESOURCES:

Test My Home - Remote Testing Kit (LINK)

Main Points:

(00:02) - Anonymous confession

(03:52) – Friendly advice with Carl Foreman Jr

(14:51) – Indoor air quality, does ‘clean’ have a smell?

(20:32) – Six Science-based pillars of a healthy home

(26:24) - The truth about Essential Oils

(38:59) – The consequences of overusing fragrance

(46:42) – How to address fragrance sensitivities in relationships

(52:58) – Final thoughts on Essential Oils

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