Episode #84: From Sick to Fit: Recovering from Mold Illness Interview with Kristie Calise

What happens when your body is screaming that something is wrong, but every test says you’re “healthy”? In this empowering episode, fitness professional Kristie Calise shares her decade-long battle with mold-related illness, misdiagnosis, and debilitating conditions like mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and hyperadrenergic POTS. Kristie recounts the frightening symptoms that derailed her career, the gaslighting she faced in the medical system, and the “perfect storm” of trauma, infection, and environmental exposure that changed everything. She offers hard-won insights on self-advocacy, root-cause healing, and why mold is far more than “just an allergy.” Kristie explains how her journey inspired the creation of the Balance Workout App, a wellness tool designed for people navigating chronic and invisible illness. This is an honest and validating interview for anyone searching for answers and reassurance that they’re not alone.Episode Highlights·      What was the “perfect storm” that led to Kristie’s decade-long health collapse? (2:48)·      What tips does Kristie have to handle gaslighting from medical professionals? (10:26)·      What would Kristie have done differently in her health journey? (15:39)·      What are mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and hyperadrenergic postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)?  (21:40)·      What does the Balance Workout App offer for people struggling with health issues?  (31:03)Links mentioned in interview:Medical Gaslighting - How to Be Heard in Chronic Illness: https://balancebanter.buzzsprout.com/2062689/episodes/18602059-e87-medical-gaslighting-how-to-be-heard-in-chronic-illnesshttps://changetheairfoundation.org/17-essential-questions-to-ask-a-medical-provider-when-dealing-with-indoor-environmental-illness/Get in touch with our guest:Website: https://balanceworkoutapp.com/Instagram: @balanceworkoutapp and @kristiecaliseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/balanceworkoutappLearn more about Change the Air Foundation:  https://ChangeTheAirFoundation.orgSign up for our newsletter: https://ChangeTheAirFoundation.org/stay-informed/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.