NBS #139: The Hidden Health Crisis Lurking Inside Millions of Homes

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you've already tested your home for mold... multiple times... and every test says everything is fine?For Ali Moresco, the answer changed her life.After years of battling Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, brain fog, and unexplained symptoms, one of her doctors suggested something she hadn't considered: her home.The problem? Her house had already been tested for mold.Three different times.Every inspection came back "normal."It wasn't until a more comprehensive investigation uncovered hidden mold behind walls and beneath the shower that everything started to make sense.In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Ali to discuss her journey through chronic illness, Lyme disease, hidden mold exposure, and why so many people are told their homes are "fine" when dangerous contamination is still present.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:22 Meet Ali Moresco01:15 Life Before Lyme Disease06:18 A Healthcare Journey Full of Dead Ends12:45 Why Chronic Illness Patients Feel Dismissed20:40 The Doctor Who Asked About Mold24:05 Three Mold Inspections Missed Everything27:10 Why Air Sampling Isn't Enough35:25 The Biggest Mold Remediation Mistakes44:40 Healthy Homes Start with Better Building52:18 Cleaning Beyond the Mold1:02:10 Mold Misinformation Online1:16:50 The Dust Test Conversation1:26:15 The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness1:36:40 Lessons from Hollywood1:42:35 Rapid Fire Questions1:45:40 AI, Technology & Health1:48:15 Where to Find Ali-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ali Moresco is a healthcare communications strategist, patient advocate, and entrepreneur working at the intersection of media, medicine, and community impact. She is the founder and CEO of Moresco PR + Advisory, a healthcare communications firm specializing in podcast PR, thought leadership, and digital storytelling. As both a strategist and chronic illness patient, Ali is widely recognized for amplifying patient voices, building healthcare thought leaders, and advocating for Lyme disease awareness and chronic illness education. She currently serves as Executive Board Chair of Project Lyme and was named to the Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list in 2025.🔵 Follow her:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alitmoresco/?hl=enThe Podcast ROI Playbook: https://www.amorescopr.com/podcast-prThe Authority Playbook:  https://www.amorescopr.comMold Illness 101: A Patient Education Guide- a free resource: https://www.amorescopr.com/ali-morescoProject Lyme: https://projectlyme.orgMoresco Public Relations + Advisory: amorescopr.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.comLearn More:https://www.themichaelrubino.com/ https://www.homecleanse.com/shopLet’s Connect...Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubinoFB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/