<p>Today we’re diving into something most people never think to connect with mold or their environment… heart disease. Yep the <em>number one</em> cause of death in the U.S.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m joined by Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine practitioner and the founder of Kim Wellness. Dr. Kim has an incredible story. At just 33, he had a heart attack with no classic risk factors. That experience sent him down the rabbit hole of <em>why</em> a “healthy” guy ends up in the ER… and that journey eventually led him straight to environmental exposures, including mold toxicity.</p><p><br></p><p>We get into the stuff your doctor probably isn’t talking about: how toxins in your home impact cholesterol production, inflammation, mitochondrial function, your immune system, and ultimately your heart. Dr. Kim breaks down how different environmental stressors stack over time and why so many people are walking around with symptoms no one is connecting back to their space.</p><p><br></p><p>He also walks us through his six-step “Encore Method,” where he focuses on everything between lowering environmental impact, opening up detox pathways, rebuilding the microbiome, and helping the body become more resilient overall.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If anything we talked about today hit home, Dr. Kim set up a really awesome #moldfinders special! He’s offering a super discounted 45-minute Discovery Call to help you start digging into the hidden root causes. Check it out here! </strong><a href="https://www.kimwellness.co/podcast-listeners-landing-page-rmoldfinders">https://www.kimwellness.co/podcast-listeners-landing-page-rmoldfinders</a></p><p><br></p><p>More about Dr. John Kim:Website: <a href="http://drjohnkim.com/">drjohnkim.com</a></p><p>Instagram: @john.pharmd</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Breakdown</strong></p><p>00:00 — Why we’re talking about heart disease on a mold podcast</p><p>01:07 — Introducing Dr. John Kim</p><p>04:04 — Dr. Kim’s story: a heart attack at 33</p><p>06:01 — What most people misunderstand about heart disease</p><p>09:25 — Where functional medicine actually shines</p><p>20:13 — Light, circadian rhythm, and why sunlight matters more than you think</p><p>24:14 — The environmental toxin conversation most doctors skip</p><p>31:36 — How mycotoxins interfere with cholesterol synthesis</p><p>33:00 — What mycotoxins do to your immune system</p><p>33:37 — Why “more supplements” isn’t the answer to cellular dysfunction</p><p>35:32 — Therapies that truly support cellular health</p><p>36:49 — Breaking down the Encore Method</p><p>37:46 — The nervous system–environment connection</p><p>38:29 — Diet, detox, and what actually moves the needle</p><p>44:28 — The mental and emotional side no one talks about</p><p>50:17 — The reality of mold remediation — and why many people struggle</p><p>54:07 — What effective mold recovery <em>really</em> requires</p><p>57:36 — Final thoughts and where to find Dr. Kim’s resources</p><p><br></p><p>IG: @MoldFinders</p><p>Not sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple steps to hit the ground running…</p><p>Step 1: Subscribe To Our Podcast!</p><p>Step 2: Want a Test More Advanced Than ERMI? <a href="www.TheDustTest.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.TheDustTest.com</a></p><p>⁠Step 3: Already Have An ERMI? Find Out What It Actually Means. <a href="⁠⁠www.ErmiCode.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">⁠⁠www.ErmiCode.com</a></p><p>⁠Step 4: Text Me (yes, it’s really me!) The Mold Phone: 949-528-8704</p><p>Step 5: Book A FREE Consultation <a href="www.yesweinspect.com/call" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.yesweinspect.com/call</a></p>