SEASON THREE - episode 14

ZARA D’COTTA


How does a healthy home positively impact our overall health and well-being?

In this week’s episode, my special guest is Zara D’Cotta, Building Biology New Build Consultant and Founder at The Healthy Home.


Based out of Northern NSW, Australia, Zara discovered her passion for environmental health after going through cancer.   She is a Building Biology New Build Consultant, having graduated from the Building Biology Institute in the USA, and spent the past three years studying healthy home design and building materials in Australia and the US. Zara is also a keynote speaker, founder of The Healthy Home, and has been featured on The Project, Ten News, Today, Herald Sun, and Medibank’s Be, just to name a few.

During our conversation with Zara:

  • We dived into her story and learned about her mission

  • What inspired her to transform interiors into healthy homes

  • What a healthy home is and how does impact our overall health and well-being

  • The top 3 health concerns in new builds

  • How to create a healthy environment for you and your family.

Interview References:

The Healthy Home Website

The Healthy Home Blog

Building a Healthy Home Info Pack

Zara’s Instagram

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