{"id":131689,"date":"2026-07-02T16:05:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=131689"},"modified":"2026-07-05T07:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T07:58:04","slug":"208-what-mold-is-really-doing-to-your-health-and-how-to-find-it-with-brian-karr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/208-what-mold-is-really-doing-to-your-health-and-how-to-find-it-with-brian-karr\/","title":{"rendered":"208: What Mold Is Really Doing to Your Health and How to Find It with Brian Karr"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Hi friends!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about mold and how it can silently be affecting your health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">I&#8217;m sitting down with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moldfinders\/?hl=en\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Brian Karr<\/a>, second generation indoor environmental consultant and co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test. Brian has helped thousands of people create healthier living environments and has become a go-to expert for medical professionals nationwide on mold and biotoxin issues.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">If you&#8217;ve ever wondered whether your home could be affecting your health, or if you&#8217;ve been dealing with mystery symptoms that nobody can explain, then check out what we chat about:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why mold is not a new problem, but why we are only now starting to connect the dots between it and so many chronic health conditions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The surprising reason why dried out mold colonies can actually be more dangerous than wet ones<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why new builds are not automatically safe and the three ways mold can get into a brand new home before you even move in<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why you do not have to gut your entire house, and how having the right data makes the process far less overwhelming and expensive<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The most common spots in your home where mold is hiding that you are probably not checking<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Why those little mold testing pucks from the store can give you both false positives and false negatives and what to do instead<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">What The Dust Test is, how it works, and why it gives you a much more accurate picture of what is happening in your home<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">How The Dust Test can actually cross-reference mold in your home with mycotoxins found in your body<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">The free Mold Exposure Score tool Brian created and how to use it as your starting point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">And so much more!!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">It was so great getting to talk with Brian and I hope you love this episode!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/brian-karr-podcast\/mold-finders-brian-karr-podcast\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-269933 follow noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-269933\" src=\"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/mold-finders-brian-karr-podcast.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"gallery1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41705910\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/5c5c8c\/time-start\/00:00:00\/playlist-height\/200\/direction\/backward\/download\/yes\/font-color\/FFFFFF\" height=\"192\" width=\"100%\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" oallowfullscreen=\"true\" msallowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border: medium;\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/moldfinders\/?hl=en\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Brian Karr<\/a>,<\/strong> a second-generation indoor environmental consultant, specializes in assisting hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes, leading to significant improvements in their health.\u00a0As the co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian has become a recognized authority on indoor environmental mold and biotoxin issues for medical professionals nationwide, having assisted over 10,000 hypersensitive individuals in creating healthier living environments.\u00a0Beyond his consulting role, Brian is dedicated to education within the environmental and health industries and among consumers. He accomplishes this through speaking engagements at international health conferences and industry training symposiums. Additionally, Brian democratizes knowledge through his popular podcast, #moldfinders: RADIO, and comprehensive training programs that empower both consumers and health practitioners to properly navigate mold and biotoxin issues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yesweinspect.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Check out their website here<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/yesweinspect.com\/call\/?wi_ref_src=Direct&amp;wi_bnd=WIP&amp;wi_src=Social%20Media&amp;wi_plf=Instagram&amp;wi_mch=Linktree\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">book a free consultation call here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Partners:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/us.olivetreepeople.com\/?referral=Fitnessista\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Shop Oliveda here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they\u2019ll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/wefeedraw.sjv.io\/c\/357907\/2926420\/22021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Meal Plan Starter Box here!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/thelumebox.com\/pages\/lb68\/?_ef_transaction_id=&amp;amp;oid=3&amp;amp;affid=4001&amp;amp;discount=fitnessista\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">FITNESSISTA for a huge discount.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments.\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrisense.io\/?rfsn=6758471.2717d3&amp;amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;amp;utm_campaign=fitnessista&amp;amp;utm_term=6758471.2717d3&amp;amp;code=GINA50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don\u2019t currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don\u2019t begin on this path. They\u2019re friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.integrativehealthpractitioner.org\/?x=FITNESSISTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">You can use my referral link here<\/a> and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it!<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\/brian-karr-podcast\/\">208: What Mold Is Really Doing to Your Health and How to Find It with Brian Karr<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessista.com\">The Fitnessista<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about mold and how it can silently be affecting your health. 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