Your Indoor Air Podcast

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 explains how this reality affects those suffering from Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)—where a single exposure can trigger a lifetime of sensitivities.  Dr. Masri discusses diagnosis, potential...

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 reality for Marie LeBlanc, an artist and advocate living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). In this moving episode, Marie shares what it’s like to navigate a world full of invisible threats—fragrances, pesticides, laundry exhaust, and even...

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, host of "The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast," shares his personal experience with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT). Aaron discusses causes and misconceptions behind MCS while providing...

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 way into your home’s indoor air? Lara Adler shares how to protect the air you breathe from chemicals such as formaldehyde and flame retardants that leach from items like couches, mattresses, and dry-cleaned clothing. She provides guidance on...

The Truth About VOCs, Greenwashing, and Healthy Homes: Part 1 Could the materials in your home be releasing harmful chemicals into the air you breathe?  In part one of this two-part interview, Andy Pace exposes the hidden toxins in your walls, floors, and furniture—volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Andy explains how modern energy-efficient designs have contribu...

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 geneticist, unpacks these intriguing questions in this science-packed episode. Explore the differences between microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) and mycotoxins, and what the odors they release reveal. Find out if the absence of musty sme...

Struggling with puzzling health issues that just won’t go away? Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) could be the missing piece.  Jacie Gregory and Barbara Williams of The CIRS Group join us to explain the science behind CIRS, how it’s diagnosed, and why symptoms vary from person to person. They share the top strategies for treatment, the importance of avoiding biotoxin exposure, and how...

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 (NCOAA), shares how this “silent killer” stole 11 years of her family’s health before she uncovered multiple low-level CO leaks in her home. She reveals why standard alarms aren’t enough, how a supplemental CO monitor can catch hidden dangers,...

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 compounds (mVOCs) are invading your air. Jason Earle joins us to reveal how mVOCs find their way into your home and lungs, why mold and chemical sensitivity often go hand-in-hand, and how these compounds can trigger serious health issues. Di...

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 hidden culprit? For Wendy Berndt and her family, their health issues had the same underlying cause: toxic mold.  In this episode, Wendy shares how uncovering hidden mold in their home unraveled years of health struggles, the hard-won lessons...

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 find the best Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) to identify mold and water damage lurking in our home. John highlights the differences between IEPs and home inspectors, shares how to spot red flags, and encourages you to become an emp...

What’s colorless, odorless, and the second leading cause of lung cancer? Radon! This invisible radioactive threat may sound scary, but the solution is surprisingly simple and relatively affordable. In this eye-opening episode, Zan Jones reveals how easy it is to test for radon, what to do if your levels are high, and why kids and pets are especially vulnerable. From the science behind radon to its...

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 children have developed symptoms of PANS and PANDAS. Something doesn’t feel right! This was Lauren Lowenstein’s reality until she uncovered hidden biotoxins in her home. Determined to reclaim her family’s health, Lauren remediated her home using a...

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 this episode, Dr. Jill Crista dives into the purpose of this innovative study, the critical role of the IRB process, and how the collected data will be analyzed. Discover if you’re an ideal candidate and learn the steps to get involved. Th...

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! Bill breaks down the pros and cons of gravity plates, air sampling, surface sampling, ERMI, HERTSMI-2, cultural dust sampling, and PRV testing. You’ll discover which tests are best suited for your mold testing toolbox, and how to use the right...

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 health impacts from mold in military housing. Now advocating for change with Just Well Law, she sheds light on widespread poor building practices and maintenance, exposing the failures of private companies managing military housing. Casey...

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 by as much as 150 times the original offer! Gwynne explains how a public adjuster can be your best ally, helping you avoid common mistakes, understand key terms, and navigate the claims process like an expert. Learn how to find a trustworthy...

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 reviews only to find out they have NO idea how to safely remove mold and other microbial growth. Mold remediation can be tricky, and it’s easy to get it wrong. But YOU don’t have to make the same mistakes. In this episode, Kendra Seymour in...

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 groundbreaking passage of Illinois Senate Bill 1087, The Mold Remediation Registration Act. He discusses strategies for writing bills and provides updates about the Foundation’s trailblazing Policy Brief and interactive map feature. Brandon expl...

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 declined, leading to multiple ER visits, an incorrect diagnosis, and harmful treatments.  Abigail finally found hope when a doctor discovered that her mystery symptoms were caused by hidden toxic mold. This is the story of a young woman’s life...

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 faced when a moldy workplace cost Vanessa her health as well as her job. Vanessa shares how she approached her employer and ultimately decided to make healthy changes with the help of the ADA. Tune in for valuable tips on navigating the w...

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, biofilm, glutathione, binders, and coinfections but don’t know what applies to you or the order in which to tackle things?  Dr. Terri Fox clears up the confusion and lays out her two-step mold illness protocol in a way that laypeople can cle...

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 patient and a doctor.   At a young age, Dr. Jill navigated aggressive breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and later, mold illness. She has since leveraged difficult lessons learned during her darkest years to inspire hope and healing in her own...

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 to provide guidance, compassion, and clarity on how to maneuver through medical uncertainty. Dr. Katiraei offers valuable insights on mold-related symptoms, testing, and treatments, while sensitively addressing when to dig deeper medically,...

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 AJ Callegan found himself in after decades of working closely alongside microbial growth in the HVAC industry. When AJ’s unexplained seizures led to the shocking diagnosis of mold toxicity, functional medicine offered him and his wife Becky a...