Welcome to the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast"! In this episode, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Associate Professor Simon Lockrey, the Reduce Program Leader in the Fight Food Waste Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) at RMIT School of Design. With expertise in sustainability strategy and extensive experience working with global companies, governments, and non-profit organizations, Dr. Lockrey brings valuable insights into the realm of consumer food...

Welcome to the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast". In this episode, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Bailey Hall, an Environmental Programs Specialist in the Environmental Services Department for the City of Sunnyvale.   Bailey is the outreach and communications lead for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division, representing the City of Sunnyvale. She engages with the community through public speaking, YouTube videos, and her column "Talkin' Trash"....

Welcome to the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast". Get ready for an engaging and enlightening conversation as our host, Gabriella Joustra, is joined by Stephen Hughes. Stephen is an honorary senior lecturer in the School of Maths and Physics at the University of Queensland. His expertise spans various fields, having held prestigious positions such as a former senior lecturer in physics and astrophysics at the Queensland University of Technology and a...

Join us for the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast" as host Gabriella Joustra engages in a captivating conversation with Enzo Palombo, a distinguished Professor of Microbiology and Associate Dean of Research at Swinburne University of Technology.   With an impressive academic background and extensive expertise in various areas, including food microbiology, environmental microbiology, and virology, Enzo brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. He is...

Get ready for an engaging episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast." Join host Gabriella Joustra as she welcomes the incredible Jenna Braddock, MSH, RDN, CSSD, CPT, a highly accomplished Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and ACSM Certified Personal Trainer based in St. Augustine, Florida. Jenna's mission is to empower individuals to "Make Healthy Easy" so they can live vibrant lives and show love to others.   As the owner of...

Join host Gabriella Joustra on the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast," as she speaks with Melissa Díaz Segura, a Senior Consultant in Life Cycle Assessment and Circularity, about "Life Cycle Thinking." With over 8 years of experience in sustainability and environmental engineering, Melissa is an expert in the field.   Throughout the episode, Gabriella and Melissa delve into how household management practices can impact our environmental footprint, and they...

In this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra interviews Rebecca Edwards, the lead safety reporter and in-house expert for SafeWise.com, on the topic of understanding home security tools.   Rebecca's extensive experience as a journalist and blogger in home and community safety, spanning over 25 years, has made her an expert in the field. Her insights and advice have been featured in numerous publications, news shows, and podcasts, such as...

Welcome to the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast"! In this exciting episode, our host Gabriella Joustra invites Madison Moulton, an expert in indoor plant growing, to share her knowledge and insights on how to successfully grow indoor plants. Madison Moulton is not only an editor and writer, but she's also the author of The Next-Generation Gardener. Her work focuses on researching emerging trends and teaching people how to take care of their plants while...

Welcome to the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast". In this episode, host Gabriella Joustra engages in an insightful conversation with Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer from Cleveland, OH, Anthony DiMarino RD/LD, CPT, MBA.   Anthony is a dedicated professional who holds a Bachelor's degree in Medical Dietetics from The Ohio State University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Baldwin Wallace University. He believes in...

Join us for an insightful episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast with host Gabriella Joustra and our guest, Professor Steven Kenway. As an expert in water-energy nexus and urban metabolism management, Steven has developed innovative concepts for sustainable water management, including the Net Zero Water Cycle, which will be the focus of our discussion in this episode.   With over thirty years of experience in the water industry, Steven has held senior positions at...

Welcome to the latest episode of "On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast". In this episode, our host Gabriella Joustra engages in a thought-provoking conversation with insurance expert Fabio Faschi, who shares valuable insights on how to manage your home's liability and insurance.   Fabio Faschi is a distinguished insurance professional, serving as the Head of Partnerships at Counterpart, a renowned management, and liability MGA. With over a decade of experience in the insurance...

Get ready for an earthy and insightful episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, hosted by Gabriella Joustra! If you're interested in sustainable living and reducing your ecological footprint, or wished you had more knowledge about eco-friendly practices, then this episode is a must-listen.    Our guest, Liz Freisen, B.S. Environmental Economics & Policy, M.S., is a proud imperfect environmentalist. Her professional experience spans corporate sustainability, public...

Get ready for an eye-opening episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast! If you're someone who has ever felt frustrated and powerless while dealing with faulty products or services, or wished you had more knowledge about your consumer rights, then this episode is a must-listen.   Join our host, Gabriella Joustra, as she chats with Dr. Megawati Simanjuntak, SP, MSi, a Commissioner of the National Consumer Protection Agency and a renowned researcher in the field of family...

Home foundations play an important role in maintaining the integrity of your house, but they are often overlooked. So what should you look for? And what can you do to prevent decay?    In this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra chats with Bryan Alvarado — a United States Marine Corps Veteran and the CEO and founder of Alvaron Home Inspections.    Alvaron Home Inspections is the culmination of Bryan’s hard work, devotion to his family, and...

How secure is your home from unwanted visitors? Do you know what to do when someone trespasses on your property?    In this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Ben Stickle, Ph.D., a criminologist focusing on property crime and policing. He is known for his research contributions on metal theft, package theft, and emerging crime trends.    Ben is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State...

You might think you are protecting yourself by closing windows and doors to pollution, but did you know that bad air quality also comes from inside the home? Things like varnish from furniture, mold, and cooking reduce air quality at home, causing long-term health consequences.    In this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Max Sherman, an expert researcher in Building Science, primarily related to ventilation, indoor air...

Have you ever bought a big box of strawberries because the price was so good, but ended up watching them spoil? Or did the zucchini you planted do so much better than you thought? Have you ever thought about preserving your produce, but weren’t sure what was safe?   On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Joyce McGarry, a retired Food Safety Educator from Michigan State University Extension. Joyce has worked on food safety...

Do you notice that you tend to call your mom to ask for cooking or cleaning advice, but you call your dad to help you fix your car? Have you ever wondered why this is?   On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Michael Bittman, an Emeritus Professor in Sociology at the University of New England. They were the President of IATUR from 2005 to 2013 and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia and have published on...

Have you ever looked at that mystery substance in the back of your garage and wondered if it would be okay to just flush it down the drain? Or worse, are you worried about what would happen if your kid found it and wanted to drink it? On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by David Speller. He has been with Sustainability Victoria since 2012, initially running the agency’s ResourceSmart Schools program, which helps Victorian...

2022 in review: from food safety to the art of living alone; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding household management. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far?   On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We’re deeply grateful to the guests and YOU for making this series possible.   Stick around with our holiday content for the next...

The isolating effects of the pandemic and lockdowns have brought into focus the realities of living alone. Overcoming loneliness became more important and finding the right balance to become positively independent. Join us in this week’s discussion as we tackle living solo.   On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Hannah Carmichael, the Director and Co-Founder of the Living Well Alone Project. Hannah is a qualified life...

With the cost of energy rising, there are various movements to conserve energy, without changing our lifestyles.    On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Shawn McLaughlin. Shawn is the founder and CEO of Emporia Energy, an energy management technology company that aims to make energy efficiency affordable to all homeowners by developing quality energy-saving technologies at the lowest possible cost.   Join us as Shawn...

Have you put off washing a jumper because you don’t understand the faded laundry care symbols? Only for it to shrink when you do get around to it!   On this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by her father, Jan Joustra, an Anglican priest and former lecturer of textiles and design. He completed a Bachelor of Art at the University of Tasmania and received a Certificate in Woven Textiles from the Hobart Technical College. Alongside...

There's nothing worse than digging around to find the right spatula while your sauce burns on the stove. The right kitchen equipment and keeping it organized will not only make your life easier, but it will also enhance your cooking! For this episode of On The House: Household Management Insights Podcast, host Gabriella Joustra is joined by Sharon Franke, a journalist and product tester that specializes in kitchen equipment. Before her current career, she worked at the Good Housekeeping...

Between work, kids, keeping active, and (occasional) socializing, who has time to be at home to accept a package? Or sit around at home waiting for the plumber to finally show up? On this episode of On the House: The Household Management Science Insights Podcast, host Gabriella is joined by Louise Dunham, the CEO of Placement Solutions, Just Family Payroll Pty. Ltd., and Nurture Training College. Louisa had the great honor of being on the APNA awards committee and giving Barbara Kline of...