025: The Air We Breathe: Simon Jones on the Hidden Health Risks in Our Homes

Finding Frequency: Spaces Where People Feel Good

What happens when a paramedic, educator, and HVAC-certified air quality expert takes a hard look at the air we breathe every day? Simon Jones has dedicated his career to answering that question. In this episode of Finding Frequency, Peter sits down with Simon to explore the hidden health risks of indoor air, how ventilation intersects with climate and real estate, and why awareness is the first step to change.

From classrooms to hospitals to our own living rooms, air quality quietly shapes how we feel and function, yet it's often overlooked. Simon shares practical insights, global perspectives, and a call to action for designing spaces that truly support health.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why ventilation is the most underestimated factor in indoor health

• The hidden links between air quality, climate, and real estate design

• Lessons from a paramedic's perspective on respiratory health

• Practical steps anyone can take to improve indoor air

• Why education and advocacy are critical to changing how we think about air

Listen in for a conversation that reframes air not as an afterthought, but as one of the most important inputs for human well-being.

Resources & Links

• Simon's Website: https://www.airqualitymatters.net/

• Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-air-quality-matters/

• Air Quality Matters Podcast: https://www.airqualitymatters.net/podcast

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