
EnergyMD Podcast How to Find the Right Mold Inspector and Remediator with Michael Rubino
Nov 19, 2025
57:55
In this episode, Evan H. Hirsch, MD speaks with mold and air quality expert Michael Rubino about how to properly inspect and remediate mold, and why most homes are not being handled correctly. Michael Rubino is the founder of HomeCleanse, host of the Never Been Sicker podcast, and Chair of the Change the Air Foundation. He's a leader in the fight against toxic indoor environments and is on a mission to raise awareness about how air quality impacts chronic fatigue, long COVID, and overall health. In this episode, you'll learn:
- The truth about hidden mold in "clean" homes
- Why most mold inspections and remediations fail
- How poor air quality impacts chronic fatigue and long COVID
- The difference between air testing, dust testing, and surface testing
- Why standard operating procedures matter in mold removal
- What to ask when hiring an inspector or remediator
- How mycotoxins work, and why they're so hard to eliminate
- What role insurance plays in mold remediation failures
- Why air quality may be the missing link in modern chronic illness recovery
