What if the greatest performance enhancer isn't a pill, a device, or a protocol—but the air you're breathing right now? What if the quality of that air is silently shaping your sleep, your focus, your aging… even your future?

My guest today is someone who lives at the intersection of wellness, innovation, and purpose. Helen Christoni is a health and wellness expert, educator, and a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience leading transformational brands. She’s currently the Vice President of Business Development & Partnerships at Ideal Living, the force behind AirDoctor, AquaTru, and AromaTru, where she helps connect people worldwide to wellness tech that truly matters.

At Ideal Living, the team firmly believes in Wellness Tech that serves a greater purpose, recognizing that access to pure air and clean water is a fundamental right for everyone.

At our own Gateway Clinic in Santa Monica, we’ve seen firsthand the impact of using AirDoctor, especially in the wake of California’s wildfires.

Helen’s brilliance doesn’t stop at business. She’s a passionate athlete who’s run the Boston Marathon five times, completed three 100-mile ultramarathons, and, this gave me chills: she and her husband became two of only 16,000 people on Earth to complete all six World Marathon Majors, choosing to run Tokyo, Berlin, and Chicago all in the same year after one of the hardest seasons of their lives.

This is a conversation about resilience, breath, and the unseen forces that either deplete us, or heal us.

Episode highlights:

0:00 – What if air is the greatest performance enhancer?

1:45 – Meet Helen Christi: Wellness leader, athlete, changemaker

5:20 – Helen’s health crash: Pelvis fractures, early menopause, and severe osteoporosis

8:10 – Toxic environments, beauty industry exposure, and the turning point

12:15 – Recovery, mentorship, and discovering clean air as medicine

15:40 – Running 100-mile races and all six World Marathon Majors

18:30 – Why pure air matters for endurance and inflammation

21:05 – The "get it done" mindset and leading from trust

24:45 – Clean air and water as human rights, not privileges

28:00 – Systemic inflammation, detoxing during sleep, and foundational wellness

32:20 – Surprising pollutants: Microplastics, VOCs, and how they harm the brain

36:30 – Behind the tech: What makes AirDoctor different (Ultra-HEPA, VOC filters)

41:50 – Mental health, pollution, and that "heavy" hotel room feeling

45:30 – Real-world air disasters and the urgent need for preparedness

50:10 – What Helen recommends beyond buying an air purifier

52:00 – Where to follow Helen and learn more

Resources mentioned:

Ideal Living https://idealliving.com/

Guest's social handles:

LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-christoni-5416ab5

INSTAGRAM

Helen Christoni https://www.instagram.com/helenchristoni/

AirDoctor Pro https://www.instagram.com/airdoctorpro/

AquaTru https://www.instagram.com/aquatru/