Michael Rubino is an air quality expert and wellness advocate helping to bridge the gap between our homes and their direct impact on our health. He's also the founder of Home Cleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality and he’s today’s guest on the podcast.Through his nonprofit, Change the Air Foundation, and collaboration with over a hundred doctors globally, Michael strives to not only raise awareness but also provide solutions to correctly identify and remove the pollutants causing the worldwide health crisis.I have to say, I have not been this excited about a podcast episode in a really long time. Selfishly, it's because we're moving into our new home and I find that clean-home advice is really hard to come by.Micheal is a leading expert in this field and leaves us with a notebook chock full with actionable advice on identifying mold issues in the home, dealing with micro-toxic loads, clean-home renovation, air filtration, and so, so much more. Enjoy!We also cover…00:02:20 — Meeting Michael Rubino: The Mold MedicThe Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold RemovalFollowing the family business Connecting Hurricane Sandy to mold sicknessWhat are mycotoxins?100,000 (known) species of moldHow mold can impact the body and mind When to test your home for mycotoxinsFunctional medicine with Will Cole00:14:38 — Fortifying Your Home EnvironmentPrioritizing air quality at homeMold testing and how it’s doneTheDustTest.comDetermining what’s normalThe thin line of liability and medical advice00:24:18 — Understanding Your Myotoxic BurdenMycotoxin Testing: RealTime Lab + Great Plains LaboratoryUnderstanding direct correlations in the data The Mold Medic: An Expert’s Guide on Mold RemovalUrine testing vs. blood testing Detox and recovery Shannon’s story – reduced symptoms in 7 days00:34:44 — Managing Mold in Your HomeTesting a house you’re thinking of buying and managing dust test timing expectationsMold can grow in as quickly as 24 to 48 hoursAddressing mold in the home and dehumidifying air to a healthy range Places and situations mold thrives Using whole-house fans (maybe don’t)Air filtration 101 – what to filter and how to select a good air filtration unit Free viral dust test hack Resources:Instagram: @themichaelrubinoYoutube: @themichaelrubinoWebsite: themichaelrubino.comRead: