Never Been Sicker

Michael Rubino

Since the success of HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, Michael Rubino continues to feature as a guest on podcasts to delve into mold discussions. In "Never Been Sicker," Michael Rubino has one-on-one conversations with individuals dealing with or recovering from toxic mold exposure, as well as leading doctors and experts. These discussions aim to empower those facing similar situations. Experiencing undiagnosed health issues can leave you feeling hopeless and alone. How do you determine the cause of your symptoms and address them? "Never Been Sicker" connects people affected by mold exposure, facilitating a better understanding through shared experiences. This awareness helps us create actionable plans. For more information, follow @themichaelrubino on Instagram and visit www.themichaelrubino.com and www.homecleanse.com.

  1. Aug 27

    NBS #143: Why You Keep Hitting a Wall in Mold Recovery

    Send us Fan Mail What if you're doing everything to heal from mold, but you're still being exposed every single day? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Brianne Quinn, a board-certified integrative health practitioner and founder of Ohana Wellness Company, to unpack the complicated relationship between mold exposure, chronic illness, histamine, the nervous system, Lyme, gut health, and environmental health. Brianne shares the story of a teenage client who experienced severe fatigue and eventually lost her hair. Testing identified multiple molds and mycotoxins, and the family ultimately discovered a significant mold problem in the home after previous air testing had indicated everything was fine. That leads Michael into one of the biggest problems he sees in mold investigations: relying on a small air sample as a screening tool for an entire room or home. From there, the conversation goes much deeper. One of the biggest takeaways? As Brianne puts it, trying to heal while you're still being exposed can be “like trying to drain a tub while the faucet is still on.” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Meet Brianne Quinn 01:15 The Teenage Mold Case That Changed Everything 04:13 Why Air Testing Can Miss Mold 06:25 The Biggest Misconception About Mold 09:35 Are Allergies Really “Normal”? 12:34 Brianne's Own Chronic Illness Story 16:09 Why Lyme Disease Is So Often Missed 18:02 Anxiety, Mental Health & Environmental Illness 21:03 Mold, EMFs & the Modern Home 22:29 How Often Is the Environment the Problem? 23:19 Why You Can't Detox While Exposure Continues 27:01 The Sneaky Mold Symptoms People Miss 29:48 Why Mold Affects Some People More Than Others 32:15 Is Mold Illness Becoming More Common? 33:31 The Problem With the Term “Black Mold” 35:21 Why DIY Mold Remediation Can Backfire 38:12 Histamine, MCAS & Mold 41:51 What Brianne Calls “Mold PTSD” 44:24 Have We Created an MCAS Generation? 47:13 The Most Overhyped Wellness Trend 50:34 Where Functional Medicine Gets It Wrong 53:06 The Biomarker Brianne Wishes Everyone Knew 54:20 Probiotics or No Probiotics? 55:17 The Supplement People Waste Money On 56:38 What Brianne Would Ban From Grocery Stores 58:11 Stress vs. Food vs. Indoor Air Quality 59:00 The Emotional Side of Chronic Illness 1:01:02 Brianne's Hardest Personal Healing Journey 1:03:43 Where to Find Brianne ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brianne Quinn founded Ohana Wellness Company 10 years ago and has since become a global Wellness Educator & Advocate. Her true passion for uncovering the root cause of mysterious health issues makes her a valuable asset to clients, as they work together using a natural, whole-body approach to wellness.​ ​ After nursing school, it was clear to Brianne that the conventional medicine space was set up to mask health issues, not understand why they existed in the first place. After making the switch over to functional medicine, she now uses her own personal triumph over chronic illness, along with 10+ years of education and experience in the fields of holistic health and preventative wellness to create personalized wellness programs designed to achieve her clients' goals.  ​ After 6 years of running a successful clinic in the New Orleans area, Brianne now lives in Kodiak, Alaska and helps people virtually all over the world while enjoying nature & the outdoors. 🔵 Follow her: https://www.ohanawellness.com https://www.instagram.com/ohana_wellness ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/ 🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/ 🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.com Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/  https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino FB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/

  2. Aug 19

    NBS #141: A Non-Toxic Architect Reveals What’s Wrong With Our Homes

    Send us Fan Mail We spend roughly 90% of our lives indoors, but how often are our homes actually designed with our health in mind? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Kelly Grace, a non-toxic architect, to uncover what goes into creating a truly healthy home. Kelly explains why conventional architecture and building practices often prioritize cost, aesthetics, efficiency, and basic safety while overlooking how materials and design choices can affect the people living inside. They dive into building materials, moisture and mold, ventilation, flooring, drywall, furniture, mattresses, air quality, and the hidden decisions that can make the difference between a beautiful home and a health-supporting one. Kelly also reveals materials she personally avoids, why she believes drywall has no place in bathrooms, the problems she sees with popular flooring options like LVP, and why even brand-new homes can develop moisture problems. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What Is a Non-Toxic Architect? 04:00 Why Kelly Started Designing Healthier Homes 07:00 Are Modern Homes Actually Built for Health? 10:00 The Problem With Conventional Building Materials 14:00 Mold, Moisture & Modern Construction 18:00 Why Kelly Wouldn't Put Drywall in a Bathroom 22:00 Building Codes vs. Human Health 26:00 The Ventilation Problem 30:00 Flooring a Non-Toxic Architect Avoids 34:00 Hidden Toxins in Furniture & Mattresses 39:00 Why New Homes Can Still Have Mold 44:00 Building a Healthy Home From Scratch 49:00 Healthier Changes You Can Make Right Now 54:00 Kelly's Biggest Healthy Home Takeaways 57:00 Where to Find Kelly Grace ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kelly Grace is an accomplished architect based out of Washington DC, and the Managing Principal of Travis Price Architects, an award-winning architecture firm, widely applauded for their visionary aesthetics, informed by ecology, mythology, and technology.  TPA seeks to create an enduring archaeology for tomorrow, through culturally diverse inspirations, natural self-reliance, and high-performance building practices. Kelly is known to many as the “NONTOXARCHITECT” on social media, where she shares her advice on material selections, design details, indoor air quality, water filtration, biohacking, EMF mitigation, moisture control, and much more.  She is dedicated to designing healthy buildings, using non-toxic products, to promote wellness habits and optimal living.   Kelly is also a Founding Member of the Healthy Building Alliance, an up-and-coming platform to connect healthy building professionals; architects, builders, engineers, homeowners, consultants, and product manufacturers, to provide a network of resources and educational tools, based on proven building biology and building science principles. Kelly and her husband Matt live in Davidsonville, MD with their three children, Atlas, Adelyn, and Roark, twenty chickens, and dogs Blue and Ruby. 🔵 Follow her: @nontoxarchitect @travispricearch travispricearchitects.com  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/ 🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/ 🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.com Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/  https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino FB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/

  3. Aug 5

    NBS #141: The Hidden Problems in Your Home That Could Be Making You Sick

    Send us Fan Mail Could your home be making you sick... even if it looks perfectly clean? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with building biologist Alex Stadtner to explore one of the most overlooked pieces of human health: the buildings we spend our lives inside. Alex explains what building biology is, why hidden moisture problems are far more common than most homeowners realize, and why traditional home inspections often miss issues that directly impact occupant health. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 What Is Building Biology? 04:00 How Alex Got Into Healthy Buildings 05:30 How Much Does Your Home Affect Your Health? 07:20 Why Ventilation Matters 09:00 The Most Common Hidden Building Problems 11:00 Sick Building Syndrome Explained 13:00 Hidden Mold Most Homeowners Never Find 15:40 Common Symptoms of Building-Related Illness 17:30 How Building Biologists Inspect Homes 21:45 Why Traditional Home Inspections Miss Mold 24:00 The Biggest Healthy Home Misconceptions 27:30 Preventative Home Maintenance 30:00 Buying a Home? What to Look For 32:00 Can You Heal in the Same Home? 35:00 Where to Find Alex Stadtner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alex Stadtner is a professional known for his work in the field of building science and environmental health, with a focus on improving indoor air quality and creating healthier built environments. Founder of Healthy Building Science, he has been involved in projects that analyze air contaminants, advise on remediation strategies, and support clients ranging from homeowners to commercial organizations. His work often bridges technical expertise with practical application, helping translate complex environmental data into actionable insights that promote safer, more sustainable living and working spaces. 🔵 Follow him: www.HealthyBuildingScience.com www.HomeStewards.com https://www.facebook.com/healthybuildingscience/# https://www.linkedin.com/company/2545770/  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/ 🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/ 🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.com Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/  https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino FB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/

  4. Jul 29

    NBS #140: The Hidden Health Problems Your Blood Work Isn't Catching

    Send us Fan Mail You've been told your labs are normal. So why are you still exhausted? Why do you still have brain fog, hormone issues, weight gain, anxiety, or chronic fatigue? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with functional medicine practitioner Dr. Heather Stone to discuss why conventional lab work often misses the earliest signs of dysfunction and how a root-cause approach can uncover what's really happening. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Why Normal Labs Miss Chronic Illness 02:40 Root Cause vs. Disease Labels 06:20 Blood Sugar: The Foundation of Health 11:55 Why Thyroid Isn't Usually the Root Cause 13:50 Mold, Mycotoxins & Autoimmunity 15:35 The Dust Test Discussion 17:40 Can You Heal While Living in Mold? 22:10 Why Some Patients Never Get Better 24:05 Brain Fog, Hormones & Fatigue 29:00 Test, Don't Guess 32:15 The Biggest Self-Healing Mistakes 35:00 Functional Medicine's Biggest Weakness 37:15 The Correct Order of Healing 39:45 Why Women Develop Autoimmune Disease 42:20 Is Mold the Missing Link? 44:20 Why Modern Homes Create More Mold 48:35 The Biggest Lie in Medicine 50:20 Controversial Health Opinions 55:15 Where to Find Dr. Heather Stone ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Heather Stone DC is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors, and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas. 🔵 Follow her: Instagram: @drheatherstone Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRA4XSwUnTMZvUtRIITDrw -  Dr. Heather Stone, DC https://linktr.ee/drheatherstone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764005931160743 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/ 🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/ 🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.com Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/  https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino FB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/

  5. Jul 15

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

    Send us Fan Mail What 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 Introduction 00:22 Meet Ali Moresco 01:15 Life Before Lyme Disease 06:18 A Healthcare Journey Full of Dead Ends 12:45 Why Chronic Illness Patients Feel Dismissed 20:40 The Doctor Who Asked About Mold 24:05 Three Mold Inspections Missed Everything 27:10 Why Air Sampling Isn't Enough 35:25 The Biggest Mold Remediation Mistakes 44:40 Healthy Homes Start with Better Building 52:18 Cleaning Beyond the Mold 1:02:10 Mold Misinformation Online 1:16:50 The Dust Test Conversation 1:26:15 The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness 1:36:40 Lessons from Hollywood 1:42:35 Rapid Fire Questions 1:45:40 AI, Technology & Health 1:48:15 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=en The Podcast ROI Playbook: https://www.amorescopr.com/podcast-pr The Authority Playbook:  https://www.amorescopr.com Mold Illness 101: A Patient Education Guide- a free resource: https://www.amorescopr.com/ali-moresco Project Lyme: https://projectlyme.org Moresco 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.com Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/  https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino FB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/

  6. Jul 14

    NBS #138: The Two Tests Every Mold Patient Should Know About

    Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you still don't feel well isn't just your body... but the place you spend the most time? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with functional medicine physician Kurt N. Woeller, DO, FMAPS to discuss why environmental exposures, especially mold and mycotoxins, are so often overlooked in medicine. Together, they explore why many patients continue searching for answers while an important piece of the puzzle is never investigated. Dr. Woeller explains why symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, headaches, poor sleep, digestive issues, allergies, and chronic inflammation can persist when environmental exposure isn't addressed. He also shares why testing both the home and the body creates a much clearer picture than either one alone. The conversation covers real patient stories, common mistakes people make when they suspect mold, and why removing ongoing exposure is often one of the most important steps toward recovery. Whether you're struggling with chronic illness, supporting a loved one, or simply want to understand how your environment impacts your health, this episode offers practical insight into a topic more physicians are beginning to recognize. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Meet Dr. Kurt Woeller 01:08 Why mold is missed in medicine 03:19 Biggest mistakes people make after mold exposure 05:08 Can hidden mold make you sick? 06:43 Why environmental medicine matters 08:18 Why you can't heal while ongoing exposure continues 09:29 Why testing the body alone isn't enough 12:07 Why testing the home alone isn't enough 14:06 How combining both tests changes treatment 16:14 Why comprehensive testing matters 18:17 One camera angle isn't enough 20:41 Test, don't guess 22:52 How targeted testing can save time and money 28:58 Why data still needs clinical guidance 29:28 Real patient success story 36:01 Why people normalize feeling sick 39:08 Common symptoms of mold exposure 45:48 Rapid-fire questions 48:23 Where to find Dr. Kurt Woeller 50:07 Closing thoughts ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 Get the bundle here: https://www.homecleanse.com/product/mycotox-profile-the-dust-test/ Kurt N. Woeller, DO, FMAPS (Fellow of Medical Academy of Pediatric & Special Needs), is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, integrative and functional medicine physician, and biomedical autism treatment specialist in clinical practice for nearly three decades.  Dr. Woeller is the Chief Medical Officer for Mosaic Diagnostics Laboratory (https://mosaicdx.com), and the education director and main course developer for his Integrative Medicine Academy (https://integrativemedicineacademy.com), an online academy for health professionals. His private practice, Sunrise Functional Medicine (https://mysunrisecenter.com), focuses on specialized laboratory testing and interventions for individuals with complex health disorders such as autism and other special needs conditions (e.g., mitochondrial dysfunction), autoimmune, gastrointestinal, and neurological problems, as well as chronic health conditions associated with environmental exposures, including mold and mycotoxins.  🔵 Follow him: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativemedicineacademy. Substack: https://drwoeller.substack.com/ Functional Medicine Doc Talk podcast: https://functionalmedicinedoctalk.com.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/ 🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/ 🔵 Get the bundle here: https://www.homecleanse.com/product/mycotox-profile-the-dust-test/ Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/  https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino FB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/

  7. Jul 8

    NBS #137: The Gut Problem Behind Mold Illness with Dr. Michael Biamonte

    Send us Fan Mail Why does one person become severely ill from mold exposure while everyone else in the house seems fine? In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with holistic physician Dr. Michael Biamonte to explore the often-overlooked connection between mold illness, Candida overgrowth, gut health, toxic metals, parasites, and chronic inflammation. Dr. Biamonte explains why mold recovery isn't just about remediating your home. He discusses how gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, biofilms, and weakened immune function can make certain people far more susceptible to environmental toxins. The conversation also dives into long COVID, spike protein, heavy metals, personalized nutrition, pharmaceutical side effects, and why treating symptoms alone often isn't enough. Whether you're struggling to recover from mold exposure or searching for the root cause of chronic illness, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how your environment and your body work together. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Meet Dr. Michael Biamonte 02:10 Why Some People Get Sick From Mold 05:20 Candida, Gut Health & Mold Illness 08:00 How Mold Hides in the Body 11:15 Leaky Gut, MCAS & Chronic Inflammation 14:05 Why Mold Recovery Starts at Home 17:10 Can Mold Mutate? 20:00 Long COVID, Spike Protein & Mold 24:00 Root Cause vs. Symptom-Based Medicine 28:10 Heavy Metals & Environmental Toxicity 31:20 Parasites and Gut Dysbiosis 34:30 Are We Oversupplementing? 38:15 Pharmaceuticals & Nutrient Deficiencies 42:10 Why Healing Requires Fixing the Environment 45:20 Have We Never Been Sicker? 47:45 The Cholesterol Controversy 50:10 The Biggest Lie in Modern Medicine 52:30 Where to Find Dr. Michael Biamonte ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 Follow him: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Biamonte-Center-241435772676317/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiss7csT6pBnPAyeNA5AbDQ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drbiamonte/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-biamonte-b8616b8/  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/ 🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/ 🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.com Learn More: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/  https://www.homecleanse.com/shop Let’s Connect... Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubino FB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/

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Since the success of HomeCleanse, formerly known as All American Restoration, Michael Rubino continues to feature as a guest on podcasts to delve into mold discussions. In "Never Been Sicker," Michael Rubino has one-on-one conversations with individuals dealing with or recovering from toxic mold exposure, as well as leading doctors and experts. These discussions aim to empower those facing similar situations. Experiencing undiagnosed health issues can leave you feeling hopeless and alone. How do you determine the cause of your symptoms and address them? "Never Been Sicker" connects people affected by mold exposure, facilitating a better understanding through shared experiences. This awareness helps us create actionable plans. For more information, follow @themichaelrubino on Instagram and visit www.themichaelrubino.com and www.homecleanse.com.

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