EP15: Could Your House Be Making You Sick?

In this episode of Chronic Conversations, we tackle a topic that is often the "hidden" root cause of chronic illness: Mold. We are joined by Adam and Sean from The Mold Show, a dynamic duo specializing in mold remediation and medical-grade inspections. They break down the science of why mold is more than just an "allergy," why your landlord’s bleach solution is dangerous, and how to tell if your unexplained symptoms, from brain fog to autoimmune flares, are actually coming from behind your walls.

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Hosted by Katherine Rose, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer, founder of Reclaimable, future published author, and someone who knows firsthand what it's like to be exhausted, dismissed, and unheard in her own health journey.

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Guests Bio

Sean and Adam both work in the mold industry helping immune-compromised clients. Many of which have conditions that their doctors think could be contributed to mold. Sean is an indoor environmentalist with Certified Mold Assessments specializing in assessments and testing of homes (licensed in the State of Florida). Adam is a licensed mold remediator that specializes in working with and understanding clients that need medical grade remediation.

Sean McGrath is a Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) accredited through the American Council for Accredited Certifications, as well as, a licensed Mold Assessor in the state of Florida. Sean’s expertise is identifying source areas of potential mold growth within a building in order to develop a strategic sampling plan and remediation strategy. Sean is an environmental consultant drawn to this business by his passion and desire to help those suffering from environmental illnesses. Sean has performed over 3000 inspections across 31 states since joining the Certified Mold Assessments Team.

Adam Horn is the owner of All Pro Water Damage & Mold Removal Experts, a company he founded in 2007 with a mission to help people reclaim safe, healthy spaces after mold and water damage. Specializing in mold remediation, Adam brings a thoughtful, solutions-driven approach to identifying the root causes of mold and addresses them effectively. He is especially passionate about supporting individuals and families affected by mold-related illness, understanding firsthand how disruptive and overwhelming these situations can be. Through his work, Adam helps homeowners and businesses restore not just their buildings, but their peace of mind.

Episode’s main topics

Mold is More Than an Allergy

While many people associate mold with sneezing or asthma, Adam and Sean highlight that for those with chronic illness, symptoms are often neurological and systemic.

Why "Standard" Inspections Fail

Sean explains the difference between a basic inspection and a Medical-Grade Mold Assessment:

The "Landlord Special": Bleach & Paint

The Myth: Bleach "kills" mold.

The Three Diagnostic Questions

Sean shares the "Discovery Process" to help homeowners determine if their house is the culprit behind their health issues:

Hidden Mold: The "Out of Sight" Danger

Mold is often invisible to the naked eye. The experts discuss testing methods used to find growth that landlords and standard inspectors miss.

Resources mentioned in this episode

• The Mold Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldshow

• Certified Mold Assessments: https://certifiedmoldassessments.com/

• All Pro Water Damage and Mold Removal Experts: https://moldtampa.com/

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