Mold is a real issue, but the conversation around it has become increasingly extreme and overwhelming.

In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Schrantz, an indoor environmental professional and long-time colleague, for an honest, grounded discussion about mold, sick buildings, and how environmental health intersects with human health in the real world.

Together, we explore how fear-based, black-and-white thinking has caused unnecessary stress, financial strain, and confusion for many patients. We talk about why mold illness is legitimate, but rarely simple, and why balance matters more than absolutes.

In This Episode, We Discuss

• Why mold-related illness is real, but not always binary
• The difference between what is common and what is truly normal
• Why “mold free” is often an unrealistic goal
• The concept of normal fungal ecology
• How geography, season, and lifestyle affect indoor environments
• Why most homes do not require extreme remediation
• The role of fear, stress, and overwhelm in chronic illness
• How sequencing and realistic expectations support healing
• Why progress matters more than perfection

Key Takeaway

Healing does not require eliminating every possible variable.
It requires thoughtful decisions, realistic expectations, and reducing the most meaningful sources of stress and exposure.

Mold exposure deserves respect, not panic.

Resources Mentioned

• Mike Schrantz, Indoor Environmental Professional
  Environmental Analytics
  Podcast: IEP Radio
• Clinical care resource mentioned in closing
  Rootseek
  www.rootseek.com

This conversation is part of an ongoing series focused on clarity, nuance, and helping people get better without unnecessary fear.

Let’s get real and get results.