What actually works when it comes to air purifiers, mold, odors, and wildfire smoke? Chris Dooley, founder and CEO of Puraclenz, joins Adam Horn and Sean McGrath to break down HEPA filtration, activated carbon, UV-C, PCO, ionization, ozone, and the real-world differences between room purifiers and HVAC systems. They discuss what air purifiers can—and cannot—do in a mold-affected home, why moisture control and source remediation always come first, how to evaluate purifier claims and third-party testing, and why zero-ozone certification matters. The conversation also covers airflow, air changes, PM2.5, purifier placement, and practical applications for basements, bedrooms, and homes affected by wildfire smoke. If you're trying to improve your indoor air quality or choose an air purifier without getting misled by marketing claims, this episode gives you a practical framework for making a smarter decision.

Chris Dooley's Bio

Chris Dooley is the co-founder and CEO of Puraclenz, an indoor air quality company focused on advanced air purification technologies. Before entering the indoor air quality space, Chris worked on the Roomba team at iRobot and went on to develop more than 80 consumer products, including the Baby Brezza Formula Pro. His product-development experience led him to focus on cleaner indoor air and the development of Puraclenz's air purification systems.

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Mold detection dogs can be a useful tool - but knowing how to properly interpret an alert and follow up on it is just as important.

Adam Horn and Sean McGrath are joined by Staci Sutton of Mold Pups and Jonathan Farrar of JF Healthy Homes for a practical conversation about mold detection dogs, canine training, mold inspections, and the importance of a proper follow up.

Staci explains what makes a legitimate canine team, how her dog Gus was trained, and why the right handler matters just as much as the dog. They also discuss the mold inspection and remediation perspective, breaking down where canine alerts can help, their limitations, and why documentation, inspection, sampling, testing, and communication are critical.

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What if the place you live - or something inside your own body - is contributing to your illness?

In this episode, Tammy Dean shares her deeply personal journey through Breast Implant Illness (BII), mold exposure, and environmental toxins - and the shocking discovery that black mold was found inside a ruptured breast implant.

After decades of unexplained symptoms, Tammy began connecting the dots between her health, her environment, and the toxins she was exposed to. Her experience ultimately changed the way she thinks about health, mold, real estate, and the homes we live in.

Tammy Dean is a dedicated wellness advocate and industry innovator operating at the intersection of environmental health, conscious real estate, and personal transformation. Tammy’s path to advocacy was forged through a 32-year journey living with breast implants, 15 years of which were spent battling debilitating, unexplained sickness. Today, Tammy leverages her personal survival story to act as a fierce advocate in the BII space, helping women navigate the hidden environmental and physical toxins that threaten their well-being. This passion extends into the literal foundations of our lives. As a licensed Holistic Realtor, Tammy ensures her clients don't just buy property, but purchase or build healthy homes.

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Air purifiers can play an important role in improving indoor air quality—but they can't fix the underlying problem if the source of contamination is still there. In this episode, Sean McGrath and Adam Horn break down why source removal comes first, the limitations of standard filtration, and why ultra-fine particles matter in homes dealing with mold, humidity, wildfire smoke, and other environmental contaminants.

Using clips from Sean’s conversation with Larry Rothenberg of Agentis Air, they unpack some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding air purification and indoor air quality. They discuss why “HEPA” doesn’t always mean a system is fully contained, how rural homes can be affected by pesticides, fertilizers, wildfire smoke, and outdoor pollutants, and why bringing in more fresh air isn't always the solution—especially in humid climates like Florida.

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In this episode of The Mold Show, we sit down with Ashley Drummonds—Board-Certified Integrative Health Practitioner (AADP), former Shark Tank entrepreneur, and practitioner specializing in mold toxicity, CIRS, MCAS, and histamine intolerance.

Before helping others recover from mold-related illness, Ashley was the patient. Despite years in the health and wellness industry, she struggled with debilitating symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and unexplained weight loss. After countless appointments and being told her lab work was "normal," she eventually discovered the true source of her illness: prolonged exposure to mold in a water-damaged building.

Ashley shares how that discovery transformed both her health and her career, leading her to dedicate her practice to helping others uncover overlooked environmental factors that may contribute to chronic illness.

Together, we discuss the importance of investigating the home environment, why water damage should never be ignored, how mold exposure is often overlooked, and the role of proper building assessments in creating healthier indoor spaces.

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When it comes to mold remediation, removing visible mold is only part of the job. A successful project starts with understanding why mold developed, how contaminants have spread throughout the home, and what it takes to prevent the problem from returning.

In this episode of The Mold Show, we sit down with Josh Winton (IAQ Josh) and dive into the strategies, science, and communication behind effective mold remediation. We discuss why detailed mold assessments, strategic sampling, and collaboration between inspectors, remediators, and homeowners are essential for achieving long-term results—especially for those dealing with mold-related health concerns.

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The content in this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. While our goal is to educate, the hosts are not medical professionals, and the opinions expressed are their own. For any health concerns or questions about mold exposure and its effects, please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.

In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked connection between mold toxicity, Lyme disease, and chronic illness with functional health coach Heather Sunderland.

Heather Sunderland is a board-certified Functional Health Coach, founder of Health Coaching by Heather, LLC, and co-owner of Navigating Mold and CIRS, LLC. After spending nearly three decades searching for answers to her mysterious symptoms, she later discovered she had undiagnosed Lyme disease and mold toxicity. She now dedicates her work to helping others shorten that journey.

Her mission is simple: to bring hope, clarity, and direction to those facing complex chronic conditions and to help them reclaim their health by removing blocks to healing and restoring balance, step by step.

Heather specializes in supporting individuals who feel dismissed, overwhelmed, or stuck in their healing process due to mold toxicity, Lyme disease, or Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Her approach focuses on nourishing the body, supporting drainage pathways, regulating the nervous system, restoring mitochondrial energy, promoting gentle detoxification, gut repair, and addressing the body’s full pathogenic load, so clients can finally understand what’s happening in their bodies and begin to feel like themselves again.

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The content in this podcast should not be taken as medical advice. While our goal is to educate, the hosts are not medical professionals, and the opinions expressed are their own. For any health concerns or questions about mold exposure and its effects, please seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider.

This episode explores the importance of mold sampling in a thorough mold inspection, breaking down industry misconceptions and a common ongoing mold industry debate. It highlights how strategic sampling supports more accurate assessments, improves decision-making, and leads to more effective mold remediation outcomes.

KEY TOPICS

• The critical role of sampling in mold inspections: beyond just visual assessment
• The value of thorough, strategic sampling to identify hidden mold issues
• How sampling provides data to support effective mold remediation
• Scientific approach: forming hypotheses, testing with samples, and drawing data-driven conclusions
• The importance of experience and professionalism in conducting mold assessments
• Addressing conflicting opinions and encouraging informed, data-backed decision making