Episodes
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EP 384: Toxic Mold Remediation on Old Homes, What Should You be Looking For?
You’ve seen the listings: a 5,000 sq ft historic home for $100K, or a farmhouse on 10 acres for $80K that looks straight out of The Notebook. So what’s the catch? In this episode, Steve talks about mold remediation in older homes, and why you never really know what you’ll find until the walls…
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EP 383: 2026 Fall Checklist
It’s that time of year again! In episode 383, Steve will walk you through the annual Fall Checklist, a simple weekend routine to protect your home from mold, water damage, and fire hazards before freezing weather sets in. Starting outside, he will cover the roof (and why Steve would never put…
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EP 382: Plumbing & Toxic Mold, What to Look For
Episode 382: Plumbing and Toxic Mold – What to Look For A slow drip behind a wall or under a sink can run for months before anyone notices, and by then a small leak has become a big mold problem. In this episode, Steve will go through the plumbing in your home and where the hidden risks are.…
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EP 381: Air Pressures and Toxic Mold
Think mold in your attic, crawl space, basement or inside a wall can’t affect you because it’s not in your living space? Think again. In this episode, Steve will explain how air pressures inside a home are constantly changing, shifting between positive, neutral and negative many times an hour…
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EP 380: A Flat Roof, How it Can Lead to Toxic Mold
In episode 380, Steve talks about a flat roof and how it leads to moisture intrusion and toxic mold. You should have a roof with a minimum pitch of 4/12. In areas like Wyoming that get snow, you should have a minimum pitch of a 6/12. Are you new to mold and you're not sure what to do next? Steve...
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EP 379: Interview with Chris Dooley, CEO of Puraclenz
In episode 379, Steve interviews the CEO of Puraclenz, Chris Dooley. In this interview, Chris will explain what types of air purifiers are the best for your home. Chris will explain what PCO technology is and how it works for IAQ. Chris will explain why Puraclenz is a great choice when it comes…
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EP 378: Basement Mold 101, What's Different from Crawlspace Mold?
Crawlspaces and basements might seem like the same "dark space under the house" problem, but they're actually two very different environments — and that means two very different mold situations. In this episode, Steve breaks down what actually separates a crawlspace from a basement (hint: it's…
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EP 377: The Hidden Danger of Toxic Mold During Bathroom Remodels
Bathroom remodels look straightforward on the surface — new tile, a fresh vanity, maybe a walk-in shower. But behind that drywall and subfloor, years of hidden moisture damage can be waiting to turn a simple renovation into a serious health hazard. In this episode of The Toxic Mold Podcast, Steve...
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EP 376: Walk in Tubs and Toxic Mold: The Hidden Risks
In episode 376, Steve breaks down the hidden risks lurking with walk-in tub seals, door gaskets, and plumbing, and what to check before mold becomes a bigger issue than the fall risk you were trying to prevent. Do you want to learn more about hidden mold concerns? Steve is the author of five…
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EP 375: Why You Need a Mold Tester Who's Also Done Remediation
Not all mold testers are created equal. In this episode, we break down why hiring a mold inspector with hands-on remediation experience makes all the difference — and why skipping this step can cost you thousands of dollars. We cover: The blind spots a "testing-only" inspector can miss that a...
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EP 374: Toxic Mold in a Garage: Is Your Attached Garage Making You Sick?
EP 374: Toxic Mold in a Garage: Is Your Attached Garage Making You Sick? by Steve Worsley
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EP 373: Black Mold Behind Drywall: How to Know it's There Without Tearing Down Walls
In episode 373, Steve talks about hidden mold behind walls. Steve will explain methods to determine if hidden mold is making you sick. Steve will also talk about equipment you can use to find hidden mold. Steve talked about the MYCOTOXIN PREVENTION KIT and his free course on Udemy. Below are the...
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EP 372: Building a Mold Resistant Home: How to Avoid Toxic Mold
In episode 372, Steve talks about building a mold resistant home. There are many things you can do to prevent mold concerns. Steve will talk about drip pan, water alarms and whole home water monitors. Steve wrote a book about building a mold resistant home. Copy and paste the link to purchase one...
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EP 371: Buying a Home with Black Mold History: What Disclosure Laws Don't Protect You From
In episode 371, Steve talks about disclosures when people sell their homes. Steve explains that property disclosures aren't always transparent when it comes to purchasing a home in a real estate transaction. Make sure you ask a lot of questions when purchasing a home. Do you think you may have…
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EP 370: What to Expect During Mold Remediation: A Day-to-Day Homeowners Guide
In episode 370, Steve talks about the necessary steps for mold remediation. Steve will cover the scope of work and contract phase. He'll then explain what you should expect when floor protection and containments are established. Steve reminds everyone that mold must be physically removed. If a...
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EP 369: Toxic Mold and Routine Cleaning, How Important it is to Keep a Clean Home
In episode 369, Steve talks about the importance of routine cleaning and dusting. If you have a mold concern in your home, the dust in your home is a wonderful food source for toxic mold. Mycotoxins will typically be in the dust in your home too. It's important to clean and dust your home several...
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EP 368: Mold in Rental Properties: What Tenants Need to Know About Their Rights and Options
In episode 368, Steve talks about those that are renting a property with mold concerns. You must know your rights and what you can do for landlords that won't address moisture intrusion and mold concerns. We have many packages available on our website to help people like yourself that are...
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EP 367: Mold and Renovations: How to Protect Your Home's IAQ During a Remodel
In episode 367, Steve covers how to manage indoor air quality during a home renovation. We outline the practical steps to prevent the spread of mycotoxins and safely navigate hazardous building materials like asbestos when opening up walls. Below are a few topics we cover. Demolition Dangers: Why...
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EP 366: Crawlspace Mold: The Silent Source Contaminating Your Whole Home
In episode 366, Steve talks about the importance of maintaining your crawlspace. Crawlspace mold is one of the most common areas we find mold. Make sure you monitor the humidity levels in your crawlspace. If you know you have mold concerns in your home, you need our mycotoxin prevention kit! Go…
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EP 365: The Homeowners IAQ Toolkit: 7 Affordable Tools That Protect Your Indoor Air Quality
In episode 365, Steve talks about affordable tools you can purchase to keep your home healthy. IAQ concerns can make everyone in the home sick. It's not uncommon to have only one or two people that are sick. We talk about humidity gauges, drip pans, IAQ monitors and several other tools. You can...
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EP 364: Healing from Toxic Mold with Nicolette Richer DSocSci (Doctor of Social Science)
In episode 364, Steve interviews Dr. Nicolette Richer DSocSci (Doctor of Social Science). Dr. Richer is a chronic disease reversal specialist. Dr. Richer is the CEO and founder of Richer Health Consulting. Her mission is to educate people how to reverse chronic disease and mental health…
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EP 363: Missing Roof Shingles and Toxic Mold: What Are the Proper Next Steps?
In episode #363, Steve dives into a common but often overlooked entry point for moisture: missing roof shingles. A single missing shingle can lead to water intrusion that quickly escalates into a serious toxic mold problem within your attic and home. Steve explains how even minor roof damage can...
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EP 362: Mold in The Bathroom: Why Caulk, Grout and Exhaust Fans Matter
In episode 362, Steve tackles mold concerns in bathrooms. Is your bathroom turning into a breeding ground for toxic mold? Steve dives into the most common hidden dangers in your home’s highest-moisture environment. If you are dealing with persistent musty smells, discolored caulk, or "black dust"...
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EP 361: Toxic Mold After a Flood: Your 72 Hour Action Plan
In episode 361, Steve talks about the steps necessary after you have a flood event. Mold can reproduce within 24-48 hours after a moisture intrusion event or humidity levels above 60%. Steve will talk about the drying methods, calling your insurance company and the other important steps. Steve...
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EP 360: Black Mold Remediation Scams: Red Flags to Watch For
In episode 360, Steve talks about the red flags to watch for when it comes to mold remediation. Don't use a company that depends on spraying or fogging the home. Mold must be physically removed from the home. You need to get a scope of work (SOW) when you get bids for remediation. Lastly, don't...
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EP 359: Toxic Mold and Real Estate, What Are the Red Flags?
In episode 359, Steve talks about the red flags when purchasing a home. Steve will address the concerns with flipped homes. Steve also talks about the fact that fresh paint could indicate hidden defects. The topic then switches to the inspections and deadlines when making an offer. Go to...
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EP 358: Toxic Mold in Your Child's School
In episode 358, Steve talks about mold in schools and what you can do to determine if your children are being exposed. You'd think that a public school would be required to do mold testing but you'd be surprised to know that it's not typically allowed. Steve ends the episode talking about his...
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EP 357: Lacey Lee with Mold Dog of Virginia
In episode 357, Steve interviews Lacey Lee, the owner of Mold Dog of Virginia. Lacey works with her business partner and mold dog, Rudy. Lacey talks about her mold story that led to her getting into the mold industry. Lacey explains her process when it comes to mold inspections with Rudy. For…
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EP 356: Proper Certifications for Toxic Mold Concerns
In episode 356, Steve tackles the sensitive subject of certifications and associations. We want to be clear that certifications are very important for your mold professional but there are many different certifications out there. Having a certain certification doesn't make someone qualified. This...
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EP 355: What is an IEP When it Comes to Black Mold?
In episode 355, Steve talks about what an IEP is. An IEP is an indoor environmental professional. The IEP umbrella is large and it's important you understand which IEP you need to build your mold recovery team. Steve will be speaking at the Healthy Home Summit on April 14. We'd love to have you...
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EP 354: Drip Pans and Black Mold
In episode 354, Steve talks about the importance of drip pans to prevent water damage. Drip pans could save you thousands of dollars in water damage and toxic mold remediation. You should have drip pans below your washing machine, sinks, water heaters and pet bowls. Steve talks about our free opt...
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EP 353: Let's Talk About Testing for Toxic Mold
In episode 353, Steve talks about the different scenarios when it comes to mold testing. We talk about testing all the time and it's never talked about enough. Steve will address when and why mold testing is necessary. Steve wraps up the conversation talking about VPAs (virtual property...
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EP 352: Mycotoxin Testing with Andrea Hembroff and Respirare Labs
In episode 352, Steve interviews the lab representative at Respirare Labs. Andi talks about her personal experience with mold and mycotoxin exposure. Andi talks about the type of testing they do at Respirare Labs, which is ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). Andi talks about AMEA and MESA...
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EP 351: Spring Checklist 2026
In episode 351, Steve goes over the annual Spring Checklist. Steve does this checklist every year and he's been promising that he'd provide an actual checklist. That checklist is for one of our email opt ins. Be sure to copy and paste the link below to get your checklist. You must accept the…
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EP 350: 5 Mold Sickness Symptoms Most Doctors Miss
In episode 350, Steve talks about the symptoms that most doctors miss when it comes to toxic mold exposure. We don't expect our doctors to be perfect but we'd hope they'd understand what toxic mold exposure can do to people. Here are the top 5 symptoms that are missed: brain fog and cognitive...
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EP 349: Before You DIY for Toxic Mold Removal
In episode 349, Steve talks about important things you should know before you tackle mold remediation on your own. We understand that mold remediation can be very expensive if you hire professionals, but you could be making things worse if you do it on your own. Steve talked about his SOW (scope…
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EP 348: SPC Do's & Don'ts, When it Comes to Toxic Mold in Your Home
In episode 348, Steve talks about SPCs (small particle cleanings) and how they should be performed. Keep this in mind, an SPC isn't just a quick wipe down of your home. The SPC should be done after mold remediation. Steve talks about chemicals you can use for the SPC. We recommend several…
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EP 347: Mycotoxin Testing When Dealing With Toxic Mold
In episode 347, Steve talks about the importance of mycotoxin testing when you believe you have a toxic mold concern in your home. Mycotoxin testing is very important but it doesn't mean it always necessary. It's also important to have an expert review your mycotoxin testing results. You can have...
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EP 346: Will an Air Scrubber Get Rid of Toxic Mold?
In episode 346, Steve talks about using air scrubbers for toxic mold concerns. Many people think that they can purchase an air scrubber that we use as professionals and the mold concerns disappear. Spoiler alert, an air scrubber won't make your mold concerns go away. You have to address the root…
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EP 345: Is Toxic Mold Worse in the Winter Months
In this episode, Steve talks about mold concerns in the winter months. Many think that mold exposure is worse during the winter months, which could be true but Steve will explain his thoughts on this. We know you're in your home more this time of year and you might have some IAQ concerns. Now is…
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EP 344: Ice Dams and Toxic Mold
In episode 344, Steve talks about ice dams on your roof that can lead to toxic mold in your home. Steve will explain how ice dams form and the moisture intrusion into your attic and home. Steve will also talk about ways to prevent ice dams. We wrap up the conversation talking about mycotoxin...
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EP 343: Radon Awareness Month
In episode 343, Steve talks about an IAQ concern that isn't mentioned very often and that's radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking. Radon is a gas that comes up through the soils in below your slab. You should have your home tested professionally every other year...
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EP 342 : Let's Set Our 2026 Goals
In episode 342, Steve does the annual setting of goals for the new year. He will talk about simple goals like doing routine inspections of your home. You don't have to hire a professional to do the inspections, you can do it on your own. Steve also talks about the importance of humidity gauges...
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EP 341: You Can't Find the Black Mold, What's Next?
In episode 341, Steve tackles the subject of finding toxic mold when it's not visible. Steve talks about the fact that it can be difficult to determine if mold is making you sick. Steve also talks about the advantages of hiring a mold to determine if mold is a concern in your home. Christmas is...
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EP 340 : Waterproofing After Toxic Mold Removal
In episode 340, Steve talks about the importance of waterproofing after mold remediation. Waterproofing isn't used to cover up mold concerns. Waterproofing should be used as a preventative measure after the mold has been removed properly. We appreciate all of you and we couldn't do this without...
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EP 339: Black Mold Remediation, Who to Hire
In episode 339, Steve talks about the process of hiring the proper mold remediation contractor. We talk about the SOW (scope of work), contract, deposit and length of time to expect for the project. Always get a few bids and never hire the cheapest company! Do you have mold concerns and aren't…
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EP 338: Condensation and Toxic Mold
In episode 338, Steve talks about condensation in homes and how it can lead to toxic mold growth. Condensation is caused by several factors but if you don't address it, you will likely have hidden mold concerns. Steve talks about monitoring the humidity in your home. Copy and paste the link below...
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EP 337: Avoiding Toxic Mold During the Holiday Season
In episode 337, Steve talks about toxic mold when traveling for the holidays. Steve also talks about cross contamination when being exposed to mold and mycotoxins in other homes. Cross contaminiation is a concern but don't let it overwhelm you. If you're not sure if mycotoxins are making you…
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EP 336: Health Concerns and Toxic Mold
In episode 336, Steve talks about the negative health concerns when it comes to mold and mycotoxin exposure. There are many health concerns when it comes to mold exposure and Steve will talk about many of them including CIRS, PANS and PANDAS. Steve talks about his different consultation packages…
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EP 335: New Construction and Toxic Mold
In episode 335, Steve talks about new construction and toxic mold. Having a new home doesn't mean you don't have IAQ concerns. New homes can have mold concerns, VOCs and many other concerns. Steve explains why purchasing a new home with the wrong contractor can be very costly to your health and...
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A podcast designed to educate homeowners about toxic mold in your home- what it is, the health challenges it can cause, and how to take care of the health of your home and family by preventing toxic mold.
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Steve Worsley
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