025: The Air We Breathe: Simon Jones on the Hidden Health Risks in Our Homes
““Air isn’t optional. It’s fundamental. And the quality of our air changes everything.””
Episode Overview
What happens when a paramedic, educator, and air quality specialist takes a hard look at the air we breathe every day? Simon Jones has dedicated his life to unraveling 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 hospitals to homes, air is a foundational but undervalued element of health.
Simon brings field experience, scientific clarity, and a call to action on how we can design spaces that truly uplift well-being.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why ventilation is one of the most underappreciated inputs in indoor health
How global air quality challenges influence localized building decisions
Insight from a paramedic’s work: how poor air quality shows up in real health crises
Practical, actionable steps anyone can take to upgrade their indoor air
Why storytelling and education are essential to changing mindsets about air
Key Quotes from Simon
“We’re still treating air as if it’s invisible, but it has as much impact on your body as food and water.”
“As a paramedic, I’ve seen firsthand what poor air quality does to people’s lungs and hearts. It’s not abstract — it’s real lives.”
“The challenge is that ventilation is rarely glamorous. But it’s the backbone of every healthy building.”
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
Take the Next Step
Air quality should never be invisible. At Frequency, we partner with designers, real estate teams, and wellness-forward thinkers to bring health into the built environment. Discover our work: https://frequencyspaces.com/projects
Subscribe to Finding Frequency on [Apple Podcasts], [Spotify], or [YouTube] — and let’s bring air into the conversation it deserves.
