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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 for you!
For more information, please visit us at ChangeTheAirFoundation.org
Episodes
89 episodes
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 whole process. Learn which information truly matters, how inspec...
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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 water damage, and overall condition matter far more than its age. Learn...
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 McQuade of Mold Mentor, LLC and Mold Ease, LLC joins us to pull back the ...
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 fundamentals? Dr. Joe Mather shares his evolved approach to treating mold-rel...
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 electromagnetic radiation specialist Cathy Cooke breaks down what electromagnetic f...
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 Kristie Calise shares her decade-long battle with mold-related illness, misdiag...
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 journey into healthy home design and how environmental exposures shaped bot...
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 and clearly? In this thoughtful conversation, Andrew Melrose of Melrose ...
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 clear, evidence-based “yes.” Using real-life demonstrations and visuals, sh...
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 ecology matters more than test results alone. From backside drywall and baseb...
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 finds? In this episode, Lindsay Reeves introduces us to Hope, a highly t...
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, and other dangerous conditions? In this compelling interview, veteran Rob ...
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 Change the Air Foundation’s Michael Rubino expose the shocking realities i...
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 to unpack the surprising science of indoor chemistry, revealing how moder...
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 to recognizing best installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting practices, y...
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 episode, Dr. Christian Navarro-Torres of CIRS Lab takes us on a deep dive in...
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 harrowing journey about how he became gravely ill from exposure to mold inside the courthous...
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 indoor air quality advocate Lisa Greenfield exposes how aging buildings, deferred ma...
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 Strezewski share how their children were severely impacted by mold exposure in one Ch...
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 classroom became a nightmare of moldy books, stained ceiling tiles, and air s...
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 surprising ways your flooring may be polluting your indoor air and harmi...
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 to test for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), how to interpret the resu...
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 how her unique approach helps buyers spot red flags and uncover hidden health risks s...
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 down the seven-part layered approach to keeping your indoor air in tip-t...
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 explains how this reality affects those suffering from Toxicant-Induced Loss of Toleranc...