#moldfinders: RADIO

Sep 17 2024 180 ep. 33 mins 34

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Get advice from mold expert, Brian Karr, on how to find and remove mold and mycotoxins from your home so you can get healthy again! Brian Karr is the Co-Founder of We Inspect and the Creator of #moldfinders:METHOD and Mold Masterclass. He has helped thousands of people across 5 different continents learn how to find and remove the hidden mold and mycotoxins that are making them sick. Anyone can be a #MoldFinder! Get ready to hear the secrets that have made him the go-to referral for mold doctors across the country to help their patients create homes that allow them to heal!

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183: Mastering Anxiety About the Unknown

Sep 17 2024 15 mins

Have you ever had anxiety stemming from future events that haven't even yet happened? Yep, this is a concept known as future pacing. I talk through my personal experiences from my time as a top youth bowler. I explain the powerful impact of envisioning success on our present emotional state and performance. I also address how negative future pacing can lead to stress and anx

182: Short-Term Fixes vs. Long-Term Solutions

Sep 13 2024 11 mins

In today’s mini-sode, I emphasize the importance of focusing on your overall goal—your WHY—behind what you’re doing. It’s easy to get caught up on individual findings in a mold inspection. Sometimes we spend so much time making decisions about those details that we lose sight of the bigger picture, the why that truly matters. This is especially important when quick solu

181: Are You Confident in Your Remediation?

Sep 05 2024 62 mins

Are you ready to explore the crucial aspects of successful mold remediation and sample collection? In today’s episode of #moldfinders: RADIO, we dive into the essential steps, best practices, and common mistakes in the remediation process, including the importance of post-testing and interpreting various tests like air samples and ERMI. This episode is inspired by a question fr

180: Is it Even Possible to Remediate a Basement?

Aug 21 2024 13 mins

Another awesome question submitted by our email community that’s the topic of discussion for this episode! Is it possible to remediate a basement? It’s true, many people worry if it's even possible to remediate a basement, and I’m here to provide some insights. I cover why basements often have water issues due to gravity and hydrostatic pressure, and discuss the import

179: Is Your Carpet the Moldy Culprit? What to Do and How to Prevent It!

Aug 15 2024 13 mins

Another question from our email community is answered in today’s episode! Can carpets cause mold growth? I talk through the two main ways carpets can contribute to mold issues and why the placement of your carpet in your home matters. I also discuss cleaning methods to avoid, how carpets can affect overall indoor air quality, and tips for mitigating mold risk in carpeted areas

178: Post Remediation: Should I test right away?

Jul 26 2024 20 mins

There’s a lot of misconceptions about when to test after remediation… Do you wait weeks to test? Or do you test right away? So, today I explore the optimal timing for dust testing following home cleaning and mold remediation. Plus, I provide a clear framework on when and why you should conduct follow-up tests. Tune in to learn about post-remediation verification testing, the

177: How Many People Are Affected by Mold? Breaking Down Mold's Impact on the Population

Jul 17 2024 14 mins

Hey moldfinders! We have another question from the email community, addressing misconceptions about the percentage of the population affected by mold. We explore the origins of the 40% of the American population is impacted, which may actually be an understatement, and detail the connections to health diagnoses like SIRS, autoimmune conditions, and Lyme disease. Learn about the

176: Tips for Home Buyers to Avoid Mold

Jul 12 2024 20 mins

In this episode, we tackle yet another common question from our email community (Want in on submitting podcast topics for me to cover? You can join here)! Today I talk through the differences between inspecting a new home you're looking to purchase versus your current home. Learn strategies for buying a home that needs work to save costs on remediation, and the importance of

175: How Often Should You Test for Mold After Remediation?

Jul 11 2024 14 mins

Welcome back to another episode, #moldfinders! Today I address a common question: Is continuous air testing needed after mold remediation? I received this question from someone in my email community. You can join in here! I delve into why air tests might not be effective for ongoing monitoring and emphasize the importance of water damage prevention and regular inspections.

174: The Expert Approach to Landlords

Jun 18 2024 58 mins

Even mold industry experts struggle with landlords! Today my mentor and father-in-law Mark Levy joins me to discuss his recent experience dealing with landlords. Mark shares crucial insights into handling water damage, highlighting the importance of understanding water categories and the correct remediations per industry standards. He recounts a personal experience with a wat