#327: Understanding Mold Risks and Solutions for a Healthy Home with Brian Karr from Moldfinders

Mold exposure can wreak havoc on health, yet many families don’t realize the hidden dangers lurking in their homes. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Elana shares her personal story of navigating mold detection and remediation after discovering water damage in her dream home. Joined by renowned mold expert Brian Carr, founder of Mold Finders, they break down the steps to detect mold, interpret tests like ERMI and dust sampling, and choose effective remediation strategies.

From understanding the pitfalls of standard air sampling to uncovering the truth about chemical fogging, this episode offers actionable advice to ensure a safe living environment for your family. Brian shares his expert insights on how to advocate for yourself during home inspections, the role of water damage in mold growth, and how to avoid costly mistakes in remediation.

Whether you’re buying a new home, suspect mold exposure, or simply want to create a safer space for your family, this episode is packed with empowering tips. Tune in to learn how to take control of your home’s health and raise your family in a mold-free environment

Topics covered in this episode:

• Mold detection and testing methods

• Signs of water damage in homes

• Safe and effective mold remediation

• Understanding ERMI and dust testing

• Creating a mold-free home environment

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Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex chronic medical conditions. He helps individuals and families to understand if mold, mycotoxins, or other indoor pathogens exist in their homes that may be contributing to their health conditions, and how to remedy those issues.

Brian has become a mold & biotoxin expert to many medical practitioners across the country and has helped over 5,000 hypersensitive individuals worldwide to create healthier living environments that have allowed their doctors to help them get better.

Brian is the Co-Founder of We Inspect, the host of #moldfinders: RADIO and an expert at identifying indicators of mold growth. Including but not limited to strategic sampling, validating, and developing remedial strategies for mold growth and biotoxin production in all areas of a home or building including walls, floors, ceilings, crawl spaces, basements, attics, and HVAC systems.

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