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Your Indoor Air Podcast

著者： Change the Air Foundation
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Your Indoor Air Podcast is brought to you by Change the Air Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to help renters and homeowners understand how the air in their homes and buildings can make them sick and what they can do to change that.

Join us as we provide research-based, actionable information that shines a light on the hidden epidemic of poor indoor air quality caused by mold, mycotoxins, VOCs, and other indoor pollutants. If you live or work indoors, this podcast is for you!

For more information, please visit us at ChangeTheAirFoundation.org



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  • Episode #95: Hidden Mold Behind the Walls: Lesson From a Mold Inspector with Nik Stophel

    Episode #95: Hidden Mold Behind the Walls: Lesson From a Mold Inspector with Nik Stophel
    2026/10/05

    What would you do if you opened a wall to mount a TV and found mold covering it floor to ceiling?

    For Nik Stophel, founder of Pure Home and a certified mold inspector in Oklahoma, that moment kicked off a journey that turned him and his wife from unsuspecting homeowners into DIY mold remediators and advocates for families facing indoor environmental problems. Nik shares what they learned after uncovering hidden water damage throughout their home, including how far a single leak can spread, why the wrong remediation approach can make things dramatically worse, and why time is the one thing a truly thorough inspector can't fake.

    Packed with practical advice on documenting water damage for insurance, vetting remediation companies, and knowing when to stay or walk away from a home, this honest conversation offers real hope for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their own water damage nightmare.

    Episode Highlights:

    · How did a hidden leak behind the fridge spark the Stophel’s journey into mold and indoor air quality? (3:33)

    · Why is stopping a leak and documenting it immediately so critical before insurance gets involved? (10:32)

    · What should homeowners do right after discovering water damage to protect their health and coverage? (14:41)

    · Why can bad remediation be worse than none, and what should you do before opening walls? (16:52)

    · How did the Stophel’s hidden mold discovery and failed remediation attempts lead them to help other families? (23:19)

    · What surprise was discovered during a recent attic renovation, and why did it matter? (33:11)

    · How do you decide whether to stay and remediate a home or walk away? (40:13)

    · Why is the time spent on an inspection such a telling sign of how thorough it really is? (45:02)

    Links mentioned in interview:
    Maximize Your Home Insurance Payout With a Public Adjuster - Interview with Gwynne Beatty: https://changetheairfoundation.org/maximize-your-home-insurance-payout-with-a-public-adjuster/

    From Fear to Informed: Calmly Navigating Mold With Andrew Melrose: https://changetheairfoundation.org/from-fear-to-informed-calmly-navigating-mold/

    Start Here: https://changetheairfoundation.org/mold-in-the-home/

    Free Downloads: https://changetheairfoundation.org/free-downloads/

    Get in touch with our guest:
    Pure Home Email: info@purehomeok.com

    Pure Home Website: https://www.purehomeok.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587122729021

    Instagram: @PureHome.Oklahoma

    Learn more about Change the Air Foundation:
    https://ChangeTheAirFoundation.org

    Sign up for our newsletter:
    https://ChangeTheAirFoundation.org/stay-informed/
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  • Episode #94: MCAS & TILT: When Chemicals, Mold & Stress Break Your Tolerance with Dr. Tania Dempsey

    Episode #94: MCAS & TILT: When Chemicals, Mold & Stress Break Your Tolerance with Dr. Tania Dempsey
    2026/09/22
    Could an "iceberg" forming quietly beneath the surface for years be the real reason your immune system suddenly turned against you? Dr. Tania Dempsey joins us to unpack two conditions that are far more connected and common than most people realize: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT). Dr. Dempsey walks us through how a susceptible person can quietly become a sensitive one, and how a single trigger event, whether it's mold, infection, chemical exposure, or trauma, can push a body to its tipping point. From symptoms that can affect nearly every system in the body to the frustrating cycle of being bounced between specialists without answers, she explains what it takes to identify the true root cause, even when your labs come back "normal." Dr. Dempsey also shares practical screening tools, treatment strategies, and real patient stories of recovery that offer hope for those still searching for answers. Tune in to learn why your immune system may be trying to protect you, not betray you, and what steps may help you begin moving toward recovery. Episode Highlights· What is toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT), and how does it relate to mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS)? (3:12)· How does the "iceberg" image help us understand TILT, and how does a susceptible person become a sensitive, symptomatic one? (10:21)· Why can MCAS and TILT symptoms show up in nearly every system of the body? (14:48)· How common are MCAS and TILT, and why might the numbers be higher than official estimates? (19:05)· What are the BREESI and QEESI screening tools, and how do doctors use them to assess TILT? (21:32)· Why is identifying triggers the essential first step in treatment? (24:53)· What does a typical patient workup with Dr. Dempsey actually involve? (28:14)· What happens to the body after a mold or chemical trigger is removed? (31:46)· What are mast cell stabilizers, and how do they help calm an overactive immune system? (36:00)· How can patients who suspect they have MCAS or TILT advocate for themselves with their doctor? (37:52)· What patient success stories offer hope for people still searching for a diagnosis? (44:41)Links mentioned in interview:The Surprising Science Behind Indoor Chemistry With Dr. Charles Weschler: https://changetheairfoundation.org/the-surprising-science-behind-indoor-chemistry/TILT & MCS Uncovered: The Science Behind Chemical Intolerance With Dr Shahir Masri: https://changetheairfoundation.org/tilt-mcs-uncovered-the-science-behind-chemical-intolerance/TILT Research Program for Chemical Intolerance: https://tiltresearch.org/Chemical Intolerance Self-Assessment (QEESI): https://tiltresearch.org/self-assessment/Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI): https://tiltresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/231/2024/06/qeesi.pdfBrief Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (BREESI): https://aseq-ehaq.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/BREESI.pdfTILT and MCS Assessment Tools: https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/hoffman-program/resources/chemicals-in-your-life/assessment-tools/International Society for Mast Cell Activation Syndromes: https://ismcas.orgRincón, R., Perales, R., Palmer, R. F., & et al. (2024). Environmental house calls can reduce symptoms of chemical intolerance: A demonstration of personalized exposure medicine. Primary Health Care Research & Development, 25, Article e53: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/primary-health-care-research-and-development/article/environmental-house-calls-can-reduce-symptoms-of-chemical-intolerance-a-demonstration-of-personalized-exposure-medicine/3CD1DD6B0B485730672A377A3A50BA3BPalmer, R. F., Dempsey, T. T., & Afrin, L. B. (2023). Chemical intolerance and mast cell activation: A suspicious synchronicity. Journal of Xenobiotics, 13(4), 704–718: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10660865/Miller, C. S., Palmer, R. F., Dempsey, T. T., Ashford, N. A., & Afrin, L. B. (2021). Mast cell activation may explain many cases of chemical intolerance. Environmental Sciences Europe, 33, Article 129: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-021-00570-3Miller, C. S., Palmer, R. F., Kattari, D., Masri, S., Ashford, N. A., Rincon, R., Perales, R., Grimes, C., & Sundblad, D. R. (2023). What initiates chemical intolerance? Findings from a large population-based survey of U.S. adults. Environmental Sciences Europe, 35, Article 65: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-023-00772-xMasri, S., Miller, C. S., Palmer, R. F., & Ashford, N. A. (2021). Toxicant-induced loss of tolerance for chemicals, foods, and drugs: Assessing patterns of exposure behind a global phenomenon. Environmental Sciences Europe, 33(1), Article 65. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351924396_Toxicant-induced_loss_of_tolerance_for_chemicals_foods_and_drugs_assessing_patterns_of_exposure_behind_a_global_phenomenonGet in touch with our ...
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    52 分
  • Episode #93: What Really Happened? The First National Mold Survey

    Episode #93: What Really Happened? The First National Mold Survey
    2026/09/03

    In this solo episode, Kendra Seymour shares the story of buying her first home and the moment she realized the mold inspection and remediation industry operates with almost no oversight or regulation. The story illustrates why we just launched the first national consumer survey on mold inspections and remediations and why we need your experience to help change policies and drive industry reform.

    Now through September 18, 2026, we are asking anyone in the U.S. who has had a mold inspection and/or remediation in last 12 months to share their experience by taking our survey.

    Links to Survey:

    • Survey link: https://www.research.net/r/ChangeTheAirFoundation
    • Survey landing page: https://changetheairfoundation.org/research-surveys/

    For more information, please visit us at changetheairfoundation.org

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    Disclaimer: Your Indoor Air Podcast, a Change the Air Foundation production, is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, healthcare or other professional services, such as giving healthcare advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care. Users should not disregard or delay in seeking medical attention for any medical condition or concern they may have.
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