Brendan Vermeire, FMHP opens with a powerful assessment: Americans are sicker than ever, weighed down by lifestyle-related illness, toxic overload, and chronic stress. He stresses mindset—victim vs. victor mentality—as the pivotal factor in healing, followed closely by consistent exercise. We then explore the hidden burden of environmental toxins (glyphosate, EMFs, mold, VOCs, microplastics, PFAS) that erode hormonal balance, metabolism, and immunity. Brendan argues that while pharmaceuticals like Ozempic have a role, they must be used within the context of proper nutrition, movement, and psychological resilience. Finally, he pitches his new “Mastering Mold Illness” course and textbook—designed to train practitioners and help more people reclaim their lives.

00:00 – 01:00 | Brendan agrees: “The American collective has never been more compromised.”
01:00 – 03:00 | Lifestyle-induced illness: 88% metabolically ill, 70% overweight—“It's staggering.”
03:11 – 05:00 | Mindset matters: “Victim or Victor, it’s your choice.”
05:15 – 06:30 | Power of resilience: “Placebo‑nocebo... do I believe I can heal?”
09:36 – 10:07 | Exercise wins: “What type of movement do you enjoy?”
14:19 – 16:31 | Toxic environment: “We ingest, breathe, drink… this toxic soup.”
20:05 – 21:03 | Hormones + peptides: “Can move the needle fastest with quality of life.”
32:34 – 35:02 | Blood chemistry: “People who apply themselves in the gym get better results.”
36:14 – 38:36 | Ozempic nuance: “Minimum effective dose is always a good way to go.”
40:06 – 41:35 | Course launch: “Mastering Mold Illness” and accompanying textbook.

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In this powerful episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg, Chief Clinical Officer of MonarchMD and author of Menopause Bootcamp, for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation about how environmental toxins—from mold to microplastics—are silently impacting our health, especially women’s health.

Dr. Gilberg is conventionally trained (board-certified in OBGYN and formerly in Integrative and Holistic Medicine), but her experience and curiosity led her to explore the deeper, often-overlooked environmental factors behind the rise in chronic illness—particularly among women going through perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Gilberg also shares why she founded Menopause Bootcamp, the movement she started to create safe, supportive spaces where women can learn, connect, and take control of their health—without shame or gaslighting.

This conversation is a must-watch for anyone feeling dismissed, frustrated, or unsupported in their health journey. It’s also a wake-up call for how little our environment is being factored into mainstream healthcare—and why that needs to change.

00:00 Introduction to Environmental Toxins and Health
02:56 The Impact of Microplastics and Wildfires
05:49 Understanding the Connection Between Environment and Health
08:49 Air Quality and Public Health Initiatives
11:50 Mold Exposure and Women's Health
15:07 The Relationship Between Environmental Toxins and Menopause
23:37 The State of Women's Health Research
24:34 Inflammation and Women's Health
28:12 Challenges in the Medical System
32:49 Transitioning to a New Practice Model
37:45 Menopause Bootcamp: Empowering Women
42:32 Connecting with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Denisse to share the devastating ripple effects of a botched HVAC installation that led to mold contamination, health decline, and years of legal and financial hardship.

Denisse describes how, despite carefully vetting contractors due to her past mold sensitivity, she was exposed again—this time while pregnant. The exposure led to a long list of debilitating symptoms, forced her to discard everything in her home, and resulted in her living in a garage with her baby and senior dogs. Two of her dogs have since passed.

To this day, she’s still waiting on legal resolution. With $286,000 in damages and no clear path forward, she’s doing everything she can to survive and protect what’s left of her home—including sharing her story, raising awareness, and offering ways for others to support her journey.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino interviews Norwegian GP and bestselling author Dr. Torkil Færø about The Pulse Cure — the first and only book that teaches how to use wearables to track heart rate variability (HRV) and create a practical, holistic plan to improve overall health.

With 100,000+ consultations under his belt, Dr. Færø shares how lifestyle stress is at the core of most chronic illness — and how wearables like Garmin, Whoop, and Oura Ring are revolutionizing personal medicine.

🧠 Topics covered:
What heart rate variability really reveals
How sleep, food, sunlight, mold, and movement affect HRV
The surprising truth about alcohol and stress
Why women in particular should track their data
The best wearables for tracking HRV and VO2 max
How to biohack your health (without obsessing)

00:00 Why we’ve never been sicker
01:00 Chronic illness & global lifestyle stress
03:00 What is heart rate variability (HRV)?
04:30 Mold exposure & HRV improvement example
07:20 How Dr. Færø transformed his own health
10:00 Which wearables are most accurate?
14:50 “What gets measured gets managed”
17:00 Alcohol, food, and sleep: major stressors
23:00 Why 94% of people’s time indoors matters
26:30 VO2 max and biological age
30:00 Biohacking stress with movement & sunlight
35:20 PMS tracked via HRV — and how to manage it
37:00 Breath work, cold plunges, and recovery tools
42:00 Why The Pulse Cure is empowering individuals

About Dr. Torkil Færø
Dr. Færø is a GP, emergency physician, award-winning photographer, and documentary filmmaker. After losing his father at 73, he transformed his own health using wearables — and now empowers others to do the same. The Pulse Cure has been a #1 bestseller in Norway for 69+ weeks and is now translated into 7 languages.

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Tammy Dean returns to the Never Been Sicker podcast one year after sharing her powerful story of breast implant illness and mold toxicity. In this follow-up, she opens up about a recent mold exposure in a home she was showing as a real estate agent that triggered a flare-up of symptoms—this time, in the form of a rare viral rash called pityriasis rosea. Despite being four years post-explant and the healthiest she’s ever been, Tammy explains why mold exposure is still a major concern and how her immune system now reacts to even small exposures.

00:00 – Tammy returns: 4 years post-explant
02:43 – Her recent mold exposure story
05:00 – Viral rash triggered by mold: pityriasis rosea
07:20 – “1 month of detox for every year with implants”
12:25 – The protocol that helped her detox
16:55 – How she avoids mold exposure as a realtor
20:00 – Why mold is a taboo word in real estate
27:00 – Mold in rentals: what tenants need to know
34:30 – Landlords: mold is a legal liability and investment risk
39:00 – Why she believes we’ve never been sicker
43:00 – How food and pharma are making us ill

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Are you unknowingly living in a toxic soup of mold, metals, and processed food? In this powerful episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino interviews Detox Blondie (Melissa), a detox expert and mom who helped reverse her son’s neurological symptoms through functional detox and nutrition. 💥

They explore:
🌱 The connection between mold, parasites, candida, and heavy metals
🍽️ The dark side of “fortified” and “natural” foods
🧠 The symptoms most people ignore
🥦 Practical ways to detox your home and body
💡 Why healing starts with clean air, clean food, and clean water

🎧 Don’t miss the episode that might just change your life.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Health Concerns
02:53 Root Causes of Modern Health Issues
06:02 The Heavy Metal Epidemic
08:58 Understanding Parasites and Their Impact
12:06 The Mold Connection
15:10 Food System Failures
18:13 Processed Foods and Their Effects
23:50 Transformative Healing Through Nutrition
25:50 Challenging Perceptions of Reality
30:55 Taking Control of Health
31:52 Nourishing Children: Practical Strategies
34:50 Mindset Shifts for Healthier Choices
39:07 Proactive Health vs. Reactive Medicine
44:43 Guidance and Support in Detoxing

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Kim Rogers (aka “The Worm Queen”) was misdiagnosed for years—until she discovered the real culprits: mold, parasites, and Lyme. In this episode, she shares how her own research and a viral parasite cleanse changed her life—and how she’s helping others do the same through her company, RogersHood.

00:00 – Intro: Meet the Worm Queen
01:19 – Kim’s Background in Western Medicine
03:30 – The Viral TikTok That Changed Everything
06:40 – The Overloaded Toxin Bucket
08:00 – Mold, Parasites & Chronic Illness Connection
12:00 – What Most People Get Wrong About Water & Mold
15:20 – If Everything Was Working… We Wouldn’t Be This Sick
20:00 – Salmon, Sushi & Parasite Risks
23:00 – Mold + Parasites + Lyme = Chaos
28:00 – Why We Need Better Testing (Not Just Pills)
34:30 – Mold Rewires Your Brain, Parasites Control Your Cravings
38:00 – Ask Better Questions. Heal Faster.
43:00 – Mold Made Us Leave Our Dream Log Cabin
45:00 – The Curriculum Fix That Could Save Lives
49:30 – Final Thoughts + How to Connect with Kim

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Dr. Christina Rahm joins Michael Rubino to share how environmental toxins—like mold, heavy metals, and parasites—led to her own health battles with Lyme disease, cancer, and autoimmunity. They discuss why these issues are often overlooked, how indoor air plays a bigger role than we think, and the simple actions you can take to detox your home and body. Dr. Rahm also reveals how her personal story led to developing science-backed health products now used worldwide

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Health Journeys
02:55 Personal Health Struggles and Environmental Impact
05:57 Connecting the Dots: Mold, Toxins, and Health
08:51 The Role of Fungal Infections in Health
12:11 The Importance of Air Quality
15:01 Societal Awareness and Health Education
25:37 Connecting the Dots: A Life Mission
26:59 The Importance of Clean Food and Environment
29:14 The Impact of Home Environment on Health
32:36 Investing in Health: Prioritizing Well-being
35:05 Creating Solutions for Health and Wellness
39:22 Innovative Solutions: Patents and Natural Products
45:45 A Legacy for Future Generations

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Brittney moved into her dream home—and immediately started getting sick. After being dismissed by her builder and multiple inspectors, she hired a third-party mold expert who found 2 million spores in her home. In this emotional episode, Brittney shares what it’s like to be gaslit, ignored, and stuck in a home that’s making her entire family sick.

[00:01] – Introduction
[01:00] – How it Started
[03:00] – Being Gaslit by Builders
[05:00] – Hiring Her Own Inspector
[07:00] – Vapor Barrier Missing
[09:00] – Dangerous Assumptions by Inspectors
[11:15] – Mold Spread + HVAC Issues
[14:00] – Two Years Living in the Living Room
[17:00] – Moldy Lumber + Building Defects
[22:00] – Builder Schedules Over Safety
[24:00] – Covering Mold with Drywall
[26:00] – More Mold in Bathrooms & Showers
[29:00] – Lawsuit + PTSD
[33:00] – No Support from Friends or Family
[36:00] – Resources & Advice
[38:30] – Final Thoughts: Listen to Your Body

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael sits down with Ariana Thacker, the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a venture-backed healthcare startup that's revolutionizing how we treat mold-related illness. Born from Ariana’s own experience navigating mold toxicity, MoldCo offers affordable, evidence-based care, from advanced lab testing and prescription treatments to a growing network of mold-literate doctors—all available virtually. They’re breaking down the confusion, skepticism, and high costs that have historically kept mold patients from healing.

00:13 Guest Introduction: Ariana Thacker from Mold Co.
01:08 Ariana's Personal Health Journey
02:08 Challenges and Solutions in Mold Treatment
03:07 Evidence-Based Approaches and Mold Co's Role
04:47 Addressing Skepticism and Research Gaps
11:33 Ariana's Background and Experience
14:59 Support and Skepticism in the Mold Journey
18:20 Accessibility and Future Plans
21:43 Affordable Monthly Check-Ins
22:13 Challenges with Insurance Coverage
22:43 The Cost of Ignoring Mold Issues
23:30 Skepticism and Lack of Awareness
24:04 Research and Funding Needs
25:53 Current Company Initiatives
26:55 Comprehensive Mold Remediation
27:49 Public Health Crisis and Mental Health
34:50 Beta Program and Provider Training
38:06 Future Vision and Expansion Plans
39:56 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Check out MoldCo here: https://www.moldco.com
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