We take 20,000 breaths a day… but rarely do we stop to consider what we’re actually breathing in.I recently sat down with indoor air quality expert Michael Rubino to have a thoughtful, eye-opening conversation about mold, hidden water damage, and why so many homes; old and new, may be affecting our health more than we realize.We covered a lot in this conversation from why mold is often missed (even in newer homes), to the difference between a basic home inspection and a true mold inspection, to how dust testing and mycotoxin testing can sometimes help connect the dots. We also talked about practical steps like HVAC maintenance, proper remediation, and when it makes sense to go deeper versus when not to overreact.If you want a clearer, more balanced understanding of mold, testing, and indoor air quality, you’ll get a lot out of this episode.Episode Timeline: 01:02 – Introduction To Michael Rubino02:56 – How Mold Became His Focus05:10 – Is Mold Getting Worse?05:38 – Tighter Homes, Bigger Problems10:59 – Mold In New Construction16:11 – Home Inspector Vs Mold Inspector19:36 – Which Molds Matter Most21:10 – Mycotoxins And Health Impact27:04 – Dust Test Explained32:46 – What To Do Next33:37 – Why Cheap Testing Fails37:41 – Hidden Mold In Homes38:42 – Maintaining Healthy Indoor Air40:09 – HVAC And Filtration Tips42:30 – Preventing Mold Long Term43:42 – Should You Throw Everything Away?47:40 – Where To Find Michael Rubino49:58 – Dr. Eric’s Closing InsightsAbout Michael Rubino: Michael Rubino has become the renowned leader in the indoor air quality, mold and remediation space. As the Founder of HomeCleanse, and Chair of the Change the Air Foundation, Michael continues to push the conversation forward for creating better indoor air quality. He’s been featured on dozens of podcasts and news channels as the leading expert on all aspects of mold, remediation, and air quality. He is also a council-certified Mold Remediator by IICRC and ACAC and a contributing member, sponsor, and speaker for the Indoor Air Quality Association.Connect with Michael Rubino: Personal Website - themichaelrubino.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@themichaelrubino Company Website - homecleanse.com Company Website - changetheairfoundation.org Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/