My journey began experiencing a family member’s battle with cancer. After being made aware of the chemicals in everyday items, we struggled to find a mattress that offered pressure relief and posture support without introducing toxins. I realized at that point how important this was not only for someone battling disease, but also healthy people. That’s when Essentia was born, 17 years later and we’re more than just the world’s healthiest mattresses. People everywhere have realized the importance of healthy, natural choices during the 16 hours they’re awake. With sleep as the foundation of wellness, we’re determined to fill that same need for the eight hours they’re asleep.

Jack Dell’Accio is a health and wellness enthusiast, sustainability and chemical-free advocate, and Eco Citizen Award recipient. He’s also the founder and CEO of Essentia and today’s guest. This one's a very focused conversation. It's all about everything there is to know about what makes mattresses toxic or healthy, and why it's so important to get this piece right.

It makes a lot of sense that this should be one of the more scrutinized purchases you make. We spend a third of our lives on our mattress! But it's a complex and competitive market, making it really difficult for consumers to know what they're dealing with. You’re in luck, though, as Jack is here to field questions like a pro on this yet underappreciated element of our overall well being. 

For those of you interested in exploring Jack's innovative and non-toxic mattress company, Essentia, I highly recommend it. We have one here at home and it's truly incredible in every way. Visit lukestorey.com/essentia and use the code LUKE for a sweet discount!

 

00:03:43 — Making the Perfect Mattress

  • Latex was the key, but it wasn't enough 

  • 2012 patented a new mattress core

  • Introduction to athletes as "performance sleep"

  • Removing toxins/stimulants from the sleep environment

  • Microscopy demos of changed blood behavior 

  • Sleep is the ultimate biohack

  • Nothing provides better recovery

  • REM/Deep sleep vs. waking stages of sleep

  • Importance of routine to prep your brain for bed

  • Good environment for sleep (light, stimulation, sound)

  • Cutting off stimulation before bed

  • Tips to reduce stimulation before bed

00:29:08 — Sleep Quality, Chemicals & EMF Waves

  • Your mattress has the highest concentration of toxins in your home

  • Chemicals are released over time

  • Not all sleep is equal

  • Coiled mattresses amplify EMF waves

  • Sleep interrupting stimulants 

  • Prioritizing body support vs. allergens in the mattress

  • In traditional mattresses, more comfort = more padding = more chemicals

  • Essentia is a wellness brand, not a mattress brand

  • Partnering with Staywell in hospitality industry

00:50:10 — Buying A Mattress That’s Right For You

  • Latex as a product and the manufacturing process

  • Robot arms and modern machinery for production

  • Essential oils added to latex mix

  • Investing in a good mattress 

  • Dealing with the ongoing technology revolution

  • Quartz as a silver bullet to balance EMF exposure

  • New REM5 and REM9 models from Essentia

  • Some techy wellness devices have unintended side effects

  • Shop Essentia and use the code LUKE for a discount!

00:59:14 — How Essentia Mattresses Work

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