From Family Business to Indoor Air Quality Advocate

This chapter features an indoor air quality expert reflecting on their path to specialization, sparked by the health crises following Hurricane Sandy. The speaker stresses the critical link between indoor environments and health, advocating for enhanced industry standards in mold remediation and water mitigation.

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In this episode, Michael Rubino, a leading expert in indoor air quality, joined me to discuss mold exposure and remediation which is something everyone should be aware of. This is the early days for mold awareness, in 20 years everyone will know this, no need to be behind. Michael’s the guy that helped me with my house when I figured out the link between mold and my health.

We explored how mold and poor air quality contribute to serious health issues, including brain fog and fatigue to more severe conditions like autoimmune disorders and long term neurological problems.

We spoke about modern building practices and the rise of mold-related health issues, and why potentially 80% of homes in the U.S. harbor hidden water damage and poor air quality. Michael also provided tips to improve indoor air, including testing methods, air purifiers, and how to identify mold in your home—even when it’s not visible.

We also covered Michael’s advocacy work through the Change the Air Foundation, which aims to improve public health policies and tackle mold-related issues in housing, schools, and military facilities. Enjoy!

Michael Rubino is a mold and air quality expert, environmental wellness advocate, and founder of HomeCleanse, a revolutionary company with the vision to end the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor air quality and toxic indoor environments. He is also Chair of Change the Air Foundation and Host of Never Been Sicker podcast.

—Michael’s Links—https://www.themichaelrubino.com/https://www.homecleanse.com/https://changetheairfoundation.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/never-been-sicker/id1587185716

—Mold Resources—

https://www.biotoxin.com/

I’ve compiled mold studies, tips to deal with mold, doctors who know about mold, and more on here.

https://www.thedusttest.com/

Michael’s test to identify mold in your dust

https://www.moldu.org/

About mold in colleges

https://moldmap.io

company that helps identify safe hotels (not launched yet)

https://www.moldco.com

Company to keep an eye on that has mold aware doctors (not launched yet)

https://www.well.law/toxic-mold

Lawyers that deal with mold lawsuits

https://www.survivingmold.com

Shoemaker protocol for CIRS and relevant physicians

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—Chapters—

00:00 Introduction and Meeting Michael Rubino

02:50 Michael’s Journey and Mold Awareness

06:10 Health Issues from Mold and Air Quality

10:20 Hidden Mold and Where It Lurks

13:00 Mold’s Multisystem Health Impacts

17:20 Modern Homes and Mold Risks

21:10 Affordable Testing and Solutions

26:45 Mold in Military Housing

32:40 How to Identify and Test for Mold

39:15 Remediation Tips for Renters and Homeowners

44:50 Coping with Mold Exposure