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

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... 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/cont... IG:   / themichaelrubino   TikTok:   / themichaelrubino   FB:   / themichaelrubino   LinkedIn:   / themichaelrubino