Is Your House Toxic? Indoor Air Quality and Why it Matters

In this episode, Michael Rubino joined Mikhaila 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 Mikhaila with her house when she figured out the link between mold and her health. They 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.

They 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.

They 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!

Highlights

• 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
• 50:15 Moving Out of Toxic Environments
• 54:10 Temporary Relief Strategies
• 1:03:15 Mold’s Long-Term Effects
• 1:07:20 Advocacy for Policy and Awareness
• 1:11:40 The Future of Indoor Air Quality

Give a listen below!

About  Mikhaila:

Mikhaila Fuller is the co-founder and CEO of Peterson Academy, an online education platform created to make education ideology-free, accessible, and affordable to all. After launching the Peterson Academy beta publicly in September 2024, over thirty thousand students have enrolled. She also hosts “The Mikhaila Peterson Podcast.” After overcoming severe autoimmunity herself, Mikhaila gained recognition for creating the Lion Diet, a strict plant-free ketogenic diet designed to treat those suffering from autoimmune and mood disorders. Her dedication to promoting dietary intervention has generated widespread interest, with published research now supporting the diet’s therapeutic benefits as a treatment for autoimmunity.

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About Michael Rubino
Michael Rubino is the authority on mold remediation. As Founder and Chairman of HomeCleanse, Rubino specializes in working with people who are immunocompromised or have acute and sustained reactions to mold exposure. Rubino provides solutions that not only get rid of mold sources but also get rid of the contamination created by those mold sources using his proprietary “Home Detox” method. He is a council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC and a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association.