#1: Remediators are NOT inspectors. They are going to come in, remediate whatever you tell them to, and leave without checking for any other issues. #2: You might not need something remediated. Sometimes an area looks way worse than it actually is. If you’re just remediating something because it looks bad, you could be wasting your money. #3: You don’t know what’s the highest priority. Some mold problems are worse than others, but you’d have no way of knowing which area of your house is causing ...
Feb 07, 2023•10 min
Preventing mold growth in your home is all about having a regular cleaning routine and maintenance checks. We have our cars checked and get a physical at least once a year to make sure there are no issues. Spoiler alert: We spend 90% of our time in our homes. So, why don’t we treat our homes like we treat our cars? IT 👏 DOESN’T 👏 MAKE 👏 SENSE. I’m here to tell you there are simple and easy ways to prevent bigger problems from happening. Listen and find out. YesWeInspect.com __________________...
Feb 02, 2023•19 min
”How do I remove the mold in my shower?” ”Is mold making me sick?” ”Is it all in my head?” And while these are all valid questions, there’s just simply no way I can answer these without more details about your specific situation. On today’s episode of #moldfinders RADIO, I’m going to be talking about how It’s just like skincare. What works for one person’s skin, isn’t just going to magically work for everyone else’s. There’s no “now you see it, now you don’t” trick up my sleeve, I promise you. I...
Jan 27, 2023•21 min
A lot of what I talk about online is about how to get you feeling better after you’ve already figured out you have a mold problem in your environment. But I wanted to do a series on how to PREVENT mold in every room in your house. Just like getting an annual physical, your house needs constant maintenance and check-ups BEFORE any issues arise. And look, here’s a lollipop for being so brave and taking these preventative measures 🍭😝 On today’s episode of #moldfinders RADIO, I’m talking all about...
Jan 20, 2023•26 min
Over the years, I've been lucky enough to connect with all different kinds of health specialists in this community. These conversations truly help people understand the health and mold connection. I'm just a mold inspector whose health was impacted by mold. I'm not a doctor. Though some may consider me a house doctor 😎 So don't just take my word for it! On today’s episode of #moldfinders RADIO, I've compiled 5 different interviews with different health specialists and selected my favorite point...
Jan 13, 2023•19 min
Listen, I’m all for reassessing your life, trying to better yourself, and becoming the best version of you there is. But why does this idea of transforming your life only happen ONCE a year? Why can’t I start a new workout routine on February 11th? Or finally get my finances in order started May 3rd. What if I want to start reading more books on June 13th? There’s so much unnecessary pressure and anxiety placed on this one day a year, when really we have so many other opportunities for improveme...
Jan 07, 2023•34 min
This episode is kind of a special treat, because I'm going to be running through one of my favorite things to do. Use mold metaphors! Today's episode is going to run through my top metaphors from 2022. These are topics that I discuss very often in order to help explain concepts in a way that you guys can understand. The five metaphors you are going to hear today: #5: Dust Is Like A Spiderweb #4: Your Body Is Like A Car #3: Mycotoxins Are Like A Volcano #2: ERMI Results Are Like Drunk Math #1: Mo...
Dec 30, 2022•13 min
Imagine begging to be taken seriously by mainstream medical doctors while they try to convince you it’s “all in your head.” That your mold toxicity symptoms are “psychological.” That’s the nightmare that Matt Kelly went through with his son that led him to where he is today. But it’s a super common nightmare, and many of us have gone through it. If you could go back to some of those doctors and tell them how wrong they were, would you? — @MoldFinders Not sure the best way to get started? Follow ...
Dec 23, 2022•51 min
On today’s episode of #moldfinders: RADIO, I'm going to walk through why outdoor baseline air samples are so important. Every house in every city on every block is going to have a different outside airborne fungal ecology than somewhere else. Mold is a natural thing that grows everywhere outside. You can’t know what’s going on inside your house if you have no idea what’s going on outside of your house. The baseline sample is a comparison point that tells us 2 things: Is the mold count inside the...
Dec 16, 2022•12 min
On today’s episode of #moldfinders Radio, I'm going to be answering a series of questions that have come in all about content cleaning. But before you listen, be sure to download my free cleaning guide: CleanMyMoldyStuff.com . I'll be referencing this guide throughout the episode. Which contaminated items in my house able to be cleaned? Which contaminated items in my house can NOT be cleaned? There are so many factors that come into play when deciding whether to keep or toss your moldy things. L...
Dec 09, 2022•21 min
Have you ever talked to a mold "expert" and heard claims like: "An air sample will tell me all I need to know." Or... "Look for a mold-free home by finding one that's less than 10 years old." This industry is full of misconceptions and I'd like to talk about some of the statements I hear the most. These are my top ten #moldymisconceptions. — @MoldFinders Not sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple steps to hit the ground running... Step 1: Subscribe To This Podcast (and please leav...
Dec 02, 2022•12 min
Let's face it, basements are common places to find water problems which makes them a common place for mold to grow. If you've dealt with that issue before then chances are someone has tried to sell you on the idea of installing a drain to "waterproof" the basement. Or even worse, plastic seals on the walls to "stop mold from growing." In this episode I talk briefly about these approaches and how effective they really are in dealing with a leaky basement. — @MoldFinders Not sure the best way to g...
Nov 24, 2022•6 min
If you have air conditioning in your home, listen up! Every breath you take is either maintaining or deteriorating your current health position. Air conditioners act as the lungs of your house, breathing in air and spitting it out through every vent. When mold fragments become airborne, they bypass our body's natural filtration process, settling in our bloodstream. In this episode, we’ll go over why air conditioners are crucial to spend time and effort protecting from contamination, how air cond...
Nov 18, 2022•12 min
Does mold ever give you the sudden urge to just throw it all away and live in the woods? I completely understand this feeling; I’ve been there too. If you’re mold sick, stuck, scared, or all of the above, this episode is for you. It's easy to fall into thinking that there's no escape, but I want you to know that getting better is not just possible it's COMMON, and you can achieve it. I've seen it countless times. This goes out to all the mold sick people who could really use some good news right...
Nov 11, 2022•18 min
The secret to reaching your goals as quickly as possible is having a plan. Here’s how to make one. First, decide what the end goal actually is! (I can’t tell you how many people can’t answer that question). Then reverse engineer the steps needed to get to that goal. Take some time to think it through. I promise in the end, it will save you a bunch of time and mistakes (and maybe even money!). What’s your biggest goal in life right now? Do you have a REAL plan to get there? Take a listen and you'...
Nov 04, 2022•9 min
Do you feel like your body hangs on to every illness and symptom longer than other people's bodies? Or maybe you're one of the lucky ones who gets over things quickly? Have you ever thought of your immune system as a funnel? Well, it turns out that's a great way to describe how bodies work when detoxing from things like mold illness and toxins. Take a listen and you'll find out just what kind of funnel your body's immune system is and what to do to help it detox as quickly as possible. — @MoldFi...
Oct 27, 2022•17 min
In the health and wellness industry, you’ll find two types of businesses: Those who see you as a human being struggling with a problem that they are invested in fixing and those who see you as nothing more than dollar signs. The single thing separating these two types of businesses is empathy. In this episode, I talk about empathy and why it is the most important thing for me as a person and as a business owner, as well as some of my other “car thoughts.” You’ll just have to wait and see… — @Mol...
Oct 14, 2022•11 min
Your house should be included in your treatment plan. I can confidently say that certified holistic nutritionist and past We Inspect client Kelly Bluth would agree. Kelly suffered from 2 years of unexplained gut issues; her usual combo of consistently eating clean and exercising wasn’t working, which raised suspicion that something was wrong. And then loads of brain fog, fatigue, and sinus issues started to hit her… Like many of our clients before they find us, Kelly was told to start mold-healt...
Sep 27, 2022•34 min
Ever hear that phrase “you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with”? In 2022, it should be updated to “you are the sum of who you follow on social media” Every time you scroll you are being subconsciously influenced. Shaping your thoughts, opinions, and ideas… Think about it. Have you ever gone down the rabbit hole about a specific health regmine that you’ve been seeing on your feed (red light, enemas, saunas, castor oil, dry brushing, Kim etc)? Do you feel like you “need it” to...
Sep 09, 2022•57 min
Dr. Andrew Campbell has 45 years of professional experience as a renowned Medical Clinician. Dr. Campbell is a dynamic, results-driven leader who has demonstrated success by treating the most complex patients and having extensive experience with testing for molds and mycotoxins from environmental and toxic exposures. He joins me on episode 115 of #moldfinders: RADIO to discuss… How breast implants become moldy Mold & air: they’re not as smart as you think they are Rare mycotoxins and molds a...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Dr. Carrie Jones is functional medicine health and hormone doctor who believes in the importance of both men and women understanding their bodies in a simplified manner. Dr. Jones is the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and specializes in women's health, balancing hormones, and endocrinology, allowing a safe space for women to feel empowered to take their health back! Plus, she’s full of pretty awesome analogies, which you know I’m all for! In episode 114 of #moldfinders: RADIO, we discu...
Aug 03, 2022•56 min
In this episode, I sit down with Vice President & Co-founder of the Change The Air Foundation, Kendra Seymour. Kendra is a passionate indoor air quality/mold advocate and mother of two whose family was impacted by water damage. Change The Air Foundation is on a mission to empower the world to achieve better health by meaningfully addressing the impact water damage, mold, and other pollutants have on indoor air quality. In which, of course, I naturally align with! I recently joined the board ...
Jul 28, 2022•41 min
I’m thrilled to have the author of “The Ultimate Toxic Mold Recovery Guide,” Detox expert and friend Bridgit Danner, joining me today for this episode of #moldfinder: RADIO. Bridgit is an advocate for DIY detox and an expert in mold detox, gut repair, and hormone optimization. Naturally, when Bridigit and I get together and talk mold, it’s a good time. Episode 113 is all about the mold, hormone, and brain connection. We dive into… Weight gain Blood pressure Gut health Brain inflammation Detox st...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min
There are companies out there called “emergency response” or “water restoration” companies. These companies will come to you when you have a leak to dry it out. The problem is mold takes just 24-48 hours to grow. So if you do the math, by the time you call the company, and they actually get the building materials dry, 48 hours almost always passes. This means you now have a 70-80% chance of mold growth in those areas. I don’t really how how emergency response drying companies are able to get awa...
Jun 08, 2022•22 min
First, I want to introduce you to Joe Horvath. He’s my most Senior Lead Consultant at We Inspect… and basically a carbon copy of me. Haha. I’m having Joe on the show to share a story about one of our clients and our interactions with her from start to finish. This client started with an ERMI (like many do). Her ERMI score that said her home was fine. But something about that didn’t feel right… So she used the ERMICode (ermicode.com) and found out that her ERMI result was completely lying to her....
May 31, 2022•38 min
This was such a great talk! Here is an overview… Mold Related Illness treatments can be similar because they address root inflammation issues. Step 1: Open inflammation pathways Step 2: Detox phases Step 3: Binders Do you have Lyme? Here is Michelle’s recommended order of treatment. Step 1: Begin treating for mold Step 2: Get out of / fix your moldy environment Step 3: Treat Lyme How to think about your contents and belonging and what to do about them. A breakdown on hyperthermia treatment. Enjo...
May 16, 2022•52 min
This is the big question. Everyone asks it once we finish an inspection. So this episode breaks down much of the conversation I have with clients about helping to make this difficult decision. *My phone abruptly turned off during recording, so next week I’ll be recording Part 2. Enjoy! — @MoldFinders Not sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple steps to hit the ground running... Step 1: Subscribe To This Podcast (and please leave a review!) Step 2: Find Out What Your ERMI Actually M...
Mar 31, 2022•20 min
Kristina Baehr’s family was impacted by toxic mold. Lucky for us she is an attorney who at the time was working for the US Attorney’s Office trying personal injury cases. Now she has devoted her life to representing mold sick families against the people who made them sick. And along the way is building an army of attorneys who can help these families all across the country. In this episode we talk about what a person needs to do to make sure their case is in order before bringing to attorney. We...
Mar 24, 2022•52 min
Mold reports can be confusing and they reference different “mold conditions”, but most people don’t know what that means. I break that down for you. Need to prioritizing remediation? I share my framework for deciding what to do first. Home kits vs Professionals? That’s not the right question. The right question is how to define the professional that you’re comparing against. The podcast is now recording live on Clubhouse every Wednesday at 9a PST. You can join by following me here: clubhouse.com...
Mar 02, 2022•37 min
Succession creator Jesse Armstrong quoted Leon Trotsky, “Revolution is impossible until it’s inevitable,” to speak about the shift when Logan looked into Lukas Matsson’s eyes. At that moment, he decided to sell the company. He could see the difference in Matsson as compared to his kids. He wanted his kids to take over his company, but realized it wasn’t going to happen, and his best option was something he thought was never possible. A lot of us in our mold journeys are at some point along Logan...
Feb 16, 2022•42 min
