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Your Indoor Air Podcast
Your Indoor Air Podcast is brought to you by Change the Air Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to help renters and homeowners understand how the air in their homes and buildings can make them sick and what they can do to change that. Join us as we provide research-based, actionable information that shines a light on the hidden epidemic of poor indoor air quality caused by mold, mycotoxins, VOCs, and other indoor pollutants. If you live or work indoors, this podcast is…
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Episode #92: When "Normal" Labs Hide a Real CIRS Diagnosis with Ariana Thacker & Dr. Scott McMahon of MoldCo
Could brain fog, fatigue, and unexplained hormonal chaos all be connected to the same hidden cause? MoldCo founder Ariana Thacker and Dr. Scott McMahon join us…
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Episode #91: Is Early Inflammation Behind Your Child's Autism, ADHD, or Anxiety? Interview with Dr. Pejman Katiraei
What if your child's colic, reflux, eczema, or sensory issues are not unrelated problems but early warning signs of something much deeper? In this important…
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Episode #90: From Toxic to Treated: Part 1 Interview with Dr. Neil Nathan
Could mold, Lyme disease, long-haul COVID, or even carbon monoxide exposure be secretly driving your most mysterious symptoms? After spending decades…
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Episode #89: Ask Change the Air - What does a mold inspection report look like?
What does a mold inspection report look like?Jessica McQuade pulls back the curtain on what separates a useful, actionable report from a report that stalls the…
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Episode #88: Ask Change the Air - If I am looking for a mold-safe home, what age home am I looking for?
If I am looking for a mold-safe home, what age home am I looking for?Jessica McQuade explains why the answer isn’t so simple, and why a home’s history, past…
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Episode #87: From Air Tests to ERMI: Understanding Mold Testing For Your Home With Jessica McQuade
Could your mold test be telling you only a fraction of the story or even giving you a false sense of security? Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) Jessica…
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Episode #86: Why Fundamentals Come First: A Practical Approach to Mold Toxicity with Dr. Joseph Mather
What if the key to recovering from mold illness isn't rushing straight to binders and antifungals, but instead starting with sleep, diet, and basic health…
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Episode #85: EMFs, Mold, & Your Health With Cathy Cooke
Could the invisible energy fields in your home be disrupting your sleep, triggering anxiety, or causing other unexplained health symptoms? Certified…
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Episode #84: From Sick to Fit: Recovering from Mold Illness Interview with Kristie Calise
What happens when your body is screaming that something is wrong, but every test says you’re “healthy”? In this empowering episode, fitness professional…
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Episode #83 Healthy Homes Start With Planning Interview With Ashley Spanovich
What does it take to cultivate a healthy home without getting blindsided by costly mistakes? Ashley Spanovich of Awakening Spaces shares her deeply personal…
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Episode #82: From Fear to Informed: Calmly Navigating Mold With Andrew Melrose
What if the most important factor in navigating mold inspection and remediation is not the number of tests performed, but a homeowner’s ability to think calmly…
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Episode #80: Ask Change the Air - Where do you most often find Stachybotrys and Chaetomium in a home?
Where do molds like Stachybotrys and Chaetomium hide in homes? Jessica McQuade explains exactly where she finds them most often and why understanding mold…
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Episode #81: Ask Change the Air - Can mold behind a wall impact your health?
Can mold hidden behind your walls really affect the air you breathe and your health? Jessica McQuade answers this common (and hotly debated) question with a…
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Episode #79: Sniffing Out Mold: Mold Dogs & Inspections Interview with Lindsay Reeves
What if the key to uncovering hidden mold in your home had four legs, an extraordinarily sensitive nose, and a partner who knows exactly how to verify what she…
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Episode #78: Hots & Cots: One Veteran’s Mission for Healthy Barracks With Rob Evans
Should the men and women protecting our country be expected to live in barracks riddled with mold, pest infestations, collapsing ceiling tiles, broken locks…
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Episode #77: Protecting the Health of Our Military in Privatized Housing With Kristina Baehr & Michael Rubino
Are hidden hazards in military housing threatening the health and readiness of America’s service members? In this moving episode, attorney Kristina Baehr and…
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Episode #76: The Surprising Science Behind Indoor Chemistry With Dr. Charles Weschler
Have you ever wondered what happens to the chemicals inside your home once they leave the bottle… or the carpet, paint, or sofa? Dr. Charles Weschler joins us…
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Episode #75: How To Find a Qualified HVAC Contractor (Episode #11 of our HVAC + D Mini Class Series)
Think all HVAC companies are the same?Before you sign your next contract, hear what Becky Callegan has to share. From verifying certifications and warranties…
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Episode #74: Lyme, Mold, and CIRS Explained: How Hidden Illness Hijacks the Immune System with Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres
Could mold, Lyme, or other hidden pathogens trigger an immune response so powerful that it actually rewires the body’s defenses? In this highly informative…
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Episode #73: Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) or Mold Illness? How One Attorney Found the Truth Interview With Ryan Schnack
Could toxic mold exposure at work be mistaken for something as serious as Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS)? In this episode, attorney Ryan Schnack shares his…
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Episode #72: Toxic Classrooms: Improving Indoor Air Quality in Schools Interview With Lisa Greenfield
What if one of the most overlooked influences on learning isn’t curriculum or technology, but the very air students and teachers breathe? Former teacher turned…
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Episode #71: Sick at School: How Toxic Mold Impacts Student Health with the Lee and Strezewski Families
How far would you go to protect your child if they became sick from mold at school?In this powerful interview, parents Patrick Lee and John and Lindsay…
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Episode #70 Sick At School: A Teacher's Battle Against Mold with Michele Fisher
What would you do if the classroom you taught in was riddled with mold? In this moving episode, former teacher Michele Fisher recounts how her once-joyful…
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Episode #69: Safer Flooring Choices for Your Home Interview with Andy Pace
What if the most toxic materials in your home are lying beneath your feet? In this educational episode, healthy building expert Andy Pace returns to unpack the…
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Episode #68: How to Test & Reduce VOCs In Your Home's Air with Sarah Mack
Is there a reliable way to find out which VOCs are lingering in your indoor air, and in what amounts? Sarah Mack of Enthalpy Analytical joins us to explain how…
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Episode #67: How a Holistic Realtor Can Protect Your Health Interview with Tori McGee
Could the secret to buying a healthier home start with choosing the right realtor? Tune in as holistic realtor and building biology advocate Tori McGee shares…
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Episode #66: The CO₂ Connection: A Hidden Clue to Indoor Air Quality with Dr. Allison Bailes
Can an invisible gas reveal hidden issues with your home's air quality? Building scientist Dr. Allison Bailes makes a complicated topic accessible as he breaks…
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Episode #65: TILT & MCS Uncovered: The Science Behind Chemical Intolerance with Dr. Shahir Masri
What if even small exposures to common chemicals, like perfumes and cleaning products, could make you sick for hours, days, or even weeks? Dr. Shahir Masri…
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Episode #64: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Life on the Road Interview with Marie LeBlanc
Imagine being forced to live in a van—not for the thrill of the open road, but because your body can’t tolerate the air inside most buildings. That’s the…
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Episode #63: MCS & TILT: Chemical Sensitivity in a Toxic World with Aaron Goodman
From fabric softener sheets to cigarette smoke and pesticide fumes—when you become intolerant to chemicals, how do you navigate a toxic world? Aaron Goodman…
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Episode #62: Flame Retardants, Formaldehyde & Your Indoor Air with Lara Adler
Avoiding toxic chemicals in today’s world takes intentional effort, but your health is worth it. So how can you prevent synthetic chemicals from making their…
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Episode #61: The Truth About VOCs, Greenwashing, and Healthy Homes: Part 1 with Andy Pace
The Truth About VOCs, Greenwashing, and Healthy Homes: Part 1Could the materials in your home be releasing harmful chemicals into the air you breathe? In part…
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Episode #60: The Hidden Dangers of Moldy Smells with Dr. Joan Bennett
Can VOCs be absorbed through your skin? How do fungi and other organisms use mVOCs to communicate with one another? Dr. Joan Bennett, a leading fungal…
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Episode #59: Navigating CIRS with Jacie Gregory & Barbara Williams of The CIRS Group
Struggling with puzzling health issues that just won’t go away? Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) could be the missing piece. Jacie Gregory and…
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Episode #58: Carbon Monoxide 101: Testing & Prevention with Charon McNabb
Is a carbon monoxide alarm all you need to protect your family from CO leaks? Charon McNabb, President of the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association…
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Episode #57: What's That Smell: mVOCs & Mold with Jason Earle
Have you ever walked into a room and thought, “What’s that smell?” Musty odors aren’t just unpleasant—they could be a red flag that microbial volatile organic…
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Episode #56: ADHD, Anxiety, & More: The Berndt Family’s Story with Wendy Berndt
From ADHD and anxiety to chronic fatigue and unexplainable rage—what if the mysterious symptoms plaguing your family weren’t random but all traced back to one…
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Episode #55: Avoiding Inspection Pitfalls: Tips from an Indoor Environmental Pro with John Skelly
When it comes to having your home inspected for water damage, not all professionals are created equal. In this informative episode, John Skelly explains how to…
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Episode #54: Radon 101: Test, Mitigate, and Breathe Easy with Zan Jones
What’s colorless, odorless, and the second leading cause of lung cancer? Radon! This invisible radioactive threat may sound scary, but the solution is…
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Episode #53: Mold and MS: The Lowenstein Family's Story with Lauren Lowenstein, The Biotoxin Lady
Imagine this: you’re a fit, young mom in the prime of your life, but you’ve recently been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and your previously healthy…
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Episode #52: How to Get Involved With the MoldIQ Study with Dr. Jill Crista
Ready to help make mold illness a thing of the past? Join the groundbreaking Mold Illness Questionnaire (MoldIQ) Research Initiative and be part of history! In…
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Episode #51: Testing Your Home for Mold with Bill Weber
Does choosing between home mold testing options make you want to throw in your microfiber towel? Have no fear—Bill Weber is here to help you clear the air!…
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Episode #50: Mold, Military Housing, and the Law: The McCurry Family’s Story
If you suspected mold and water damage were harming your military family, where would you turn? Casey McCurry shares her family’s heartbreaking story of severe…
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Episode #49: Maximize Your Home Insurance Payout with a Public Adjuster with Gwynne Beatty
Want to know the secret to getting the most from your homeowner’s insurance claim? Public Adjuster Gwynne Beatty shares how to increase your payout, sometimes…
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Episode #48: Introducing our Mold Remediation Mini Class Series for Homeowners & Renters!
Think all mold remediation companies know what they’re doing? Think again! Too many homeowners and renters have made the mistake of hiring a company with good…
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Episode #47: Mold Laws: Behind the Scenes with Brandon Chappo
Join us for a very special interview with Change the Air Foundation’s Director of Public Policy, Brandon Chappo. Brandon shares exciting updates about the…
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Episode #46: Rental Nightmare: Healing From Hidden Mold Interview with Abigail Hitchcock
Abigail was enjoying the prime of her life, but just two months after moving into a new apartment, everything fell apart. She shares how her health rapidly…
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Episode #45: Mold In the Workplace: Vanessa’s story
Mold In the Workplace: Vanessa’s story What do you do when you’re forced to choose between your health and your career? That’s the tough choice Vanessa Johnson…
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Episode #44: Treating Mold Illness With Dr. Terri Fox
This interview is a must-watch! Are you confused by which steps to follow when it comes to treating mold illness? Have you heard key words like colonization…
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Episode #43: Battling Illness and Finding Hope With Dr. Jill Carnahan
Join us for an emotional and uplifting interview with Dr. Jill Carnahan, a functional doctor, author, and actor, as she shares her unique perspective as both a…
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Episode #42: Navigating Mold-Related Illness in Children With Dr. Pejman Katiraei
When your child suffers from unexplained or mold-related health issues, navigating the perplexing path to healing can be daunting. Dr. Pejman Katiraei joins us…
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Episode #41: Seized By Mold: An HVAC Tech’s Recovery From Mold-Induced Seizures With AJ & Becky Callegan
If doctors told you they wanted to remove part of your brain even though they couldn’t explain why you were sick, what would you do? This is the dilemma that…
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Episode #40: A Closer Look at Multiple Chemical Sensitivities With Dr. Steven Bock & Kathleen Wallace
What do a bug bite, a hair salon, and over 50 mysterious health symptoms have in common? Join Kathleen Wallace and Dr. Steven Bock as they share how Kathleen…
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Episode #39: A Cry for Help: The Reeves Family's Journey Through Mold Illness
Join us as we delve into the harrowing journey of Blake and Lindsay Reeves, a husband and wife duo on a mission to safeguard families from the dangers of…
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Podcast #38: Battling Biotoxins: The Johnson Family’s Journey to Recover
Have you ever yearned for a life closer to nature through homesteading? Discover how Jenny Johnson’s family’s farm-life fantasy quickly morphed into a biotoxin…
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Episode #37: Your Deep Clean Blueprint: Part 2 With John Banta
Join us for part two of the ultimate deep cleaning method to banish mold, bacteria, and dust from your home. John Banta, a certified industrial hygienist…
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Episode #36: Mold Matters: Exploring the World of Fungi With Brantley May
Explore the marvelous world of mycology with Brantley May, a building scientist and indoor environmental consultant. Dive into the inner workings of mold…
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Episode #35: The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide With Michael Rubino
Spring is in the air, and so are the dust, grime, and microorganisms that have built up since your home’s last deep cleaning. Michael Rubino, a Certified…
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Episode #34: Your Deep Clean Blueprint: Part 1 With John Banta
Are you in pursuit of the ultimate deep cleaning method to banish mold, bacteria, and dust from your home? Look no further, because this episode can’t be…
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Episode #33: Top Ten Spaces Prone To Mold & Water Damage With Jessica McQuade
Do leaky pipes and flooded crawl spaces plague your dreams? Have no fear, the Mold Mentor is here! Jessica McQuade shares how you can prevent the most common…