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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
70 episodes
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...
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Episode 70
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31:39
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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...
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Episode 69
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55:17
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...
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Episode 68
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39:22
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...
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Episode 67
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41:05
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...
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Episode 66
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48:35
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...
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Episode 65
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45:33
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 reality for Marie LeBlanc, an artist and advocate living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivit...
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Episode 64
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33:52
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, host of "The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast," shares his personal experienc...
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Episode 63
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40:55
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 way into your home’s indoor air? Lara Adler shares how to protect the air you breathe ...
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Episode 62
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1:26:51
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 one of this two-part interview, Andy Pace exposes the hidde...
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Episode 61
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1:15:58
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 geneticist, unpacks these intriguing questions in this science-packed episode. E...
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Episode 60
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40:30
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 Barbara Williams of The CIRS Group join us to explain the science behind...
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Episode 59
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40:38
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 (NCOAA), shares how this “silent killer” stole 11 years of her family’s health ...
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Episode 58
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41:34
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 compounds (mVOCs) are invading your air.Jason Earle joins us to reveal how mVO...
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Episode 57
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46:48
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 hidden culprit? For Wendy Berndt and her family, their health issues had the same und...
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Episode 56
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24:52
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 find the best Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP) to identify mold and w...
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Episode 55
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39:24
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 surprisingly simple and relatively affordable. In this eye-opening episode, Zan Jones reveals...
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Episode 54
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32:41
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 children have developed symptoms of PANS and PANDAS. Something doesn’t feel right! This was ...
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Episode 53
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36:35
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 this episode, Dr. Jill Crista dives into the purpose of this innovative ...
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Episode 52
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19:00
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! Bill breaks down the pros and cons of gravity plates, air sampling, surface samp...
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Episode 51
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1:10:01
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 health impacts from mold in military housing. Now advocating for change...
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Episode 50
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50:21
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 by as much as 150 times the original offer!Gwynne explains how a public adjust...
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Episode 49
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56:34
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 reviews only to find out they have NO idea how to safely remove mold and ...
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Episode 48
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7:09
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 groundbreaking passage of Illinois Senate Bill 1087, The Mold Remediation Registr...
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Episode 47
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38:45
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 declined, leading to multiple ER visits, an incorrect diagnosis, and harmful treatments....
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Episode 46
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35:25