Straight teeth do not always mean healthy teeth.

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Azadeh Afzali to discuss functional orthodontics, sleep dentistry, TMJ, gum disease, root canals, implants, airway health, and the deeper connection between oral health and the entire body.

Dr. Afzali explains why traditional orthodontics often focuses too heavily on appearance, while functional orthodontics looks at the root causes behind misalignment, bite dysfunction, airway restriction, sleep apnea, jaw pain, and long-term oral health problems.

In this episode, they discuss:
✔️ Why straight teeth are not always healthy teeth
✔️ How your bite can impact headaches, TMJ, grinding, and pain
✔️ The connection between oral health and whole-body health
✔️ Why airway and sleep matter in dentistry
✔️ How narrow palates can affect breathing
✔️ Root canals, implants, gum disease, and bone loss
✔️ Why some orthodontic extractions may contribute to future problems
✔️ How functional orthodontics can help address root causes
✔️ The personal story that led Dr. Afzali to develop her approach

If you have struggled with TMJ, sleep apnea, clenching, grinding, headaches, gum issues, or have been told your only option is surgery, this episode offers a new way to look at oral health.

Chapters
00:00 – Meet Dr. Azadeh Afzali
02:06 – What Is Functional Orthodontics?
03:10 – Are Teeth Connected To The Whole Body?
05:48 – Root Canals & Missed Root Causes
07:45 – The Mouth-Body Connection
09:37 – Why Implants Aren’t Always The First Answer
12:20 – What Dr. Afzali Looks For In Patients
13:46 – Gum Disease, Bone Loss & Bite Dysfunction
17:30 – What Causes Traumatic Bite Problems?
20:48 – Myofunctional Education & Jaw Development
21:16 – The Story Behind Vital Ortho
23:06 – Avoiding Double Jaw Surgery
25:24 – How Her Son’s Bite Changed In 11 Months
26:19 – TMJ Pain, Sleep Apnea & Complex Cases
29:41 – The Body As An Ecosystem
30:42 – Air Quality, Sleep & Teeth Grinding
33:47 – Bone Cavitations & Healing
37:50 – The Biggest Lie In Orthodontics
40:14 – Why Straight Teeth Are Not Always Healthy
41:39 – Sleep Apnea & Old Orthodontic Practices
44:37 – What Is TMJ?
47:40 – How Bite Dysfunction Affects The Jaw Joint
49:14 – Sleep Apnea, Clenching & TMJ
52:00 – Where To Find Dr. Afzali

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As a dentist, a mother, and a lifelong learner, I've always believed that true beauty beings with balance - inside and out. Over the years, I've met countless patients who were told that jaw surgery or tooth extractions were their only options. I knew there had to be a better, more compassionate way. That's why I developed VitalOrtho TM. A holistic, non-surgical orthodontic protocol that restores natural bite function, support TMJ health, and improves airway flow through gentle, guided expansion of the palate. By helping the face develop as it was meant to, VitalOrtho brings together function, beauty, and breath in a way that feels as natural as it looks. As a mother who faced these same challenges with my own child this method is deeply personal. It's not just about straightening teeth - it's about protecting confidence, health and long-term well-being without compromising facial structure or resorting to invasive procedures. 

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What happens when an elite athlete, successful entrepreneur, and health-conscious individual still can't figure out why they're sick?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Pavel Aeon to discuss chronic fatigue, Epstein-Barr virus, autoimmune issues, mold exposure, anxiety, burnout, nervous system regulation, and the lessons he learned while rebuilding his health.

Pavel shares how recurring illness ended his dreams of becoming a professional cyclist, why success in business didn't solve his health challenges, and how he ultimately became the CEO of his own health. From building one of the fastest-growing OrangeTheory Fitness franchise regions in the country to spending 10 days in complete darkness searching for clarity, Pavel's journey is anything but conventional.


Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction & Pavel's Health Journey
00:37 – Chronic Fatigue, Epstein-Barr & Autoimmune Issues
02:01 – The Symptoms That Changed Everything
03:35 – From Elite Cyclist To Entrepreneur
05:34 – Discovering OrangeTheory Fitness
08:25 – Success, Burnout & Anxiety
10:00 – The Search For Something More
10:46 – 10 Days In Complete Darkness
13:19 – Turning Pain Into Purpose
14:05 – Mold Exposure & Health Relapse
15:15 – How Toxic Environments Impact Recovery
16:57 – Leaving Business To Focus On Health
17:39 – The System Reset Experience
19:52 – Working With Entrepreneurs & Leaders
21:34 – What Causes Chronic Illness?
22:10 – The "Me, We, Be" Framework
23:00 – Physical Health & The Body
23:35 – Mental Health, Beliefs & Mindset
24:10 – Emotional Health & Trauma
25:25 – Intuition, Energy & Self-Awareness
26:35 – Relationships, Environment & Community
27:45 – Purpose, Legacy & Meaning
29:05 – Daily Habits For Better Health
30:48 – Spirituality, Faith & Personal Growth
32:07 – The Biggest Lies We've Been Told
34:28 – Taking Ownership Of Your Life
35:17 – Raising Healthy & Conscious Kids
36:36 – Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways
37:10 – Free Resources & Where To Find Pavel

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Pavel Aeon is the founder of Upper AEON and creator of System Reset and the global System Upgrade Summit. He has led more than 500 transformation experiences worldwide and previously broke a Guinness World Record DJing the largest fitness workout in history. Today he helps leaders upgrade their nervous systems, identity, and purpose to build aligned, sovereign lives.

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What if the thing you did to feel more confident was quietly affecting your health?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino welcomes back Vivienne Reign for a powerful conversation about breast implant illness, plastic toxicity, beauty standards, and what it really means to age well.

Vivienne shares how she began noticing symptoms like brain fog, inflammation, food sensitivities, rashes, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, puffiness, and unexplained weight gain before discovering elevated plastic toxicity in her body. That discovery led her to question whether her breast implants could be contributing to her symptoms.

Timestamps
00:00 – What Is Breast Implant Illness?
01:15 – Vivienne’s Symptoms Begin
02:14 – Discovering Plastic Toxicity
03:00 – How Implants Break Down Over Time
04:20 – What Women Need To Know About Explants
06:24 – Why Women Get Breast Implants
07:32 – Alternatives To Implants
09:20 – Are Newer Implants Really Safer?
10:16 – Botox, Fillers & Toxic Beauty
13:00 – Food Is The Foundation
14:18 – Natural Alternatives To Botox
15:12 – Lymphatic Drainage & Red Light Therapy
17:15 – Stem Cells & Skincare
21:18 – The Rise Of Graceful Aging
22:59 – Why Health Is The New Beauty
25:34 – The Problem With Quick Fixes
26:20 – Weight Loss Drugs & Beauty Culture
28:15 – Your Environment Shapes You
30:37 – The Moment Everything Changed
33:02 – Stop Normalizing Fatigue
37:01 – Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
37:31 – Functional Testing & Root Causes
39:08 – Investing In Your Health
40:23 – Your Body Is Your Greatest Asset
42:19 – Honest Conversations About Health
43:09 – Where To Find Vivienne Reign

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Vivienne Reign is a healthcare entrepreneur leading the next wave of medical innovation. She’s generated over $200 million in cash treatments revenue, founded 12 multimillion-dollar businesses, and partnered with doctors to scale 600 clinics across the U.S. She builds what others only talk about.

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Why are chronic illness rates continuing to rise despite advancements in medicine and technology?

In this episode of the Never Been Sicker podcast, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Phil Straw to discuss the growing disconnect between symptom management and true root-cause healing.

Dr. Straw also shares how neuropathy can impact everything from balance and sleep to bladder control and overall quality of life — and why addressing the root cause matters more than masking symptoms.

If you’ve been struggling with unexplained symptoms, chronic inflammation, fatigue, tingling, balance issues, or simply feel like something is being overlooked, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps
00:00 — Why America Has “Never Been Sicker”
02:20 — The “Pill for Every Ill” Problem
04:00 — Mold Exposure & Autoimmune Conditions
06:00 — Why Band-Aid Solutions Aren’t Working
08:20 — The Body’s Ability to Heal
10:00 — How Mold Exposure Became Part of the Conversation
13:00 — Anxiety, Depression & Environmental Triggers
16:00 — Why Modern Healthcare Isn’t Working
18:30 — Energy Efficiency vs Human Health
21:20 — What Neuropathy Actually Is
26:00 — Why Patient Education Matters
29:00 — Insurance Companies & Broken Healthcare
33:00 — Why Root Cause Medicine Requires Mindset Shifts
35:30 — The Biggest Root Causes Behind Chronic Illness
37:00 — “Your Genes Are Not Your Destiny”
39:00 — The Ozempic Conversation
40:45 — Final Thoughts & Takeaways

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Dr. Phil Straw is a clinic founder, neuropathy authority, and co-founder of Dr Biz Boom. Since 2010, he has pioneered scalable, cash-based neuropathy programs that have generated tens of millions in revenue while helping over 10,000 patients find real, lasting relief.

Over the past 13+ years, Dr. Straw has launched and operated multiple successful neuropathy clinics, building proven systems that combine clinical excellence with high-level marketing execution. He helped transform neuropathy from a “difficult niche” into one of the most profitable and impactful cash services in private practice.

Dr. Straw is known for bridging the gap between medicine and marketing. He teaches physicians that if they want to serve more patients and build real freedom in their practice, they cannot rely on referrals alone — they must master positioning, patient acquisition, and scalable growth systems.

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What if the symptoms women are told to “just live with” are actually signs of hormone imbalance?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Melissa Miskell to discuss hormone health, aging, inflammation, thyroid issues, brain fog, fatigue, menopause, and why so many women are being dismissed instead of properly tested. 

The conversation also dives into statins, cholesterol, processed food, environmental toxins, and how modern lifestyles may be contributing to chronic illness and hormone disruption.

If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, poor sleep, low libido, hot flashes, or simply “not feeling like yourself,” this episode may completely change the way you think about hormones and healthy aging.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:19 Why hormones matter
01:24 When hormones start changing
02:20 Symptoms women experience
03:01 Why women get dismissed
04:32 Why doctors avoid hormones
05:07 Signs of hormone imbalance
05:59 Common symptoms women ignore
07:22 What hormone therapy looks like
08:29 Improvements women notice first
09:40 How long treatment lasts
10:48 Hormones, thyroid & lifestyle
11:17 Hormones and heart health
12:32 Estrogen and dementia
13:06 Osteoporosis explained
14:12 Inflammation and brain health
15:29 Thyroid problems and testing
18:37 Low vs high hormones
20:48 The biggest hormone myth
21:16 Does estrogen cause breast cancer?
22:20 The Women’s Health Initiative controversy
24:19 Hormone replacement controversies
26:24 Statins and hormone depletion
28:47 Cholesterol, sugar & heart disease
31:00 Why we’ve never been sicker
33:11 Why hormones are overlooked
34:31 Hormone symptoms in men
34:52 You don’t have to feel this way
35:23 Where to find Dr. Melissa

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Dr. Melissa Miskell has spent more than 30 years challenging the idea that menopausal symptoms are simply “a woman’s problem to endure.” When mainstream medicine abandoned hormone therapy in 2002, she watched women dismissed as “just aging” and prescribed antidepressants as if their struggles weren’t real. She knew there had to be a better way.

Rather than accept failed protocols, Dr. Miskell immersed herself in bioidentical hormone therapy and pioneered an injection method that helps women feel relief from day one. As Medical Director of Hormones by Design, she’s built a practice around individualized treatment that not only eases symptoms but also helps prevent heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia.

What sets her apart isn’t just three decades of expertise, but her determination to stand up for women when the system looks away. Through her practice and her leadership of PINCC, a global nonprofit preventing cervical cancer, she shows that when someone says “that’s just how it is,” they’re usually wrong.

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Alex Marie Freed was a healthy mom of three when she suddenly began experiencing daily migraines, vomiting spells, panic attacks, dizziness, severe anxiety, food reactions, and debilitating fatigue.

Doctors blamed pregnancy, stress, and anxiety. But what no one connected was that her symptoms began shortly after moving into a fixer-upper home with a history of flooding.

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with integrative health practitioner Alex Marie Freed to discuss her journey through mold illness, Lyme, MCAS, miscarriage, medical dismissal, and the long road back to health.

Alex shares how her family was impacted, what finally helped her connect the dots, why remediation mistakes can make things worse, and how she now helps women and children dealing with complex chronic illness.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, but the root cause has to be addressed.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:28 Symptoms begin
01:21 Moving into the fixer-upper
01:55 Mold wasn’t on her radar
03:08 Migraines, panic attacks & anxiety
04:27 Connecting the dots
05:29 The call that changed everything
06:41 Turning pain into purpose
06:54 Miscarriage, mold & infertility
08:20 Fertility and toxic load
10:45 Severe illness and survival mode
12:16 Flooding and worsening symptoms
12:57 Why the remediation failed
14:20 Why kids are more vulnerable
16:16 Why we’ve never been sicker
17:18 The biggest lie in chronic illness
18:33 Quick fixes vs root causes
21:03 Shifting the healing mindset
22:27 Being dismissed by doctors
24:18 Mold, Lyme & MCAS connection
26:08 Terrain-based healing explained
27:39 Lyme disease controversies
29:48 Life after healing
32:40 The turning point in recovery
36:00 Daily healing rituals
38:06 Her healing program
40:52 Message for those struggling
42:05 Where to find Alex

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Alex Marie Freed is the Founder and Lead Practitioner of Elliott Ray Holistic Wellness. Alex’s health journey began with migraines, nausea, vomiting, chronic fatigue, extreme food aversions, anxiety, insomnia, and air hunger, which eventually led to a diagnosis of Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Placenta Previa, Mold Toxicity, Lyme Disease, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Throughout her journey, she learned these labels could be traced to a single root cause- inflammation. Alex discovered that by increasing the body's resiliency and creating a stronger terrain, we decrease our susceptibilities. After overcoming these diagnoses and finding full healing, she created Elliott Ray Holistic Wellness, a virtual practice supporting families walking through chronic illness. Alex is a Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Bioenergetic Practitioner, and educator. 

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What if your mold inspection came back “normal,” but your home was still making you sick?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Brian Karr, co-founder of We Inspect, to break down why traditional mold inspections often miss the real source of exposure. Brian shares his personal story of becoming sick after a water leak in his apartment, only to discover that a standard air test missed the bigger problem hiding inside the walls.

Together, Michael and Brian explain why air samples alone can create false confidence, why dust testing matters, and how exposure mapping helps identify where contamination is coming from, how it moves through the home, and how it reaches your breathing zone.

They also discuss why comprehensive inspections are especially important for chronically ill or hypersensitive individuals, how remediation plans should be prioritized, and why the right team matters when trying to create a healthier home.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:51 The Importance of Experience in Mold Inspection
10:00 Understanding Air Quality Testing
14:53 The Flaws in Traditional Air Testing Methods
19:49 Mapping Exposure and Personalized Recovery Plans
26:10 Understanding Testing Methodologies
29:12 Functional Medicine and Its Application
32:02 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing
35:06 The Role of Remediation in Health
39:19 Building a Supportive Health Team
42:40 The Journey to Meaningful Work
45:01 Resources for Mold Testing and Awareness

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Why do so many people feel tired, inflamed, and disconnected from their health… even when they’re trying to do everything right?

In this episode of the Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with longevity coach and personal trainer Ruben to break down the real reasons behind declining health in modern society.

From spending too much time indoors under artificial light to losing connection with movement, nature, and recovery, this conversation uncovers how our environment and lifestyle are quietly working against us.

Ruben shares his personal story of going from 300 pounds and struggling with addiction to becoming a high-performance coach helping others reclaim their energy, strength, and purpose.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Ruben’s transformation (300 lbs to athlete)
03:00 Why we’ve never been sicker
04:30 Modern lifestyle vs human biology
06:00 Biggest fitness myth
08:30 Injury, fear, and setbacks
11:00 The “knees over toes” breakthrough
14:00 Why pain keeps getting worse
17:00 How movement replaces bad habits
19:00 Dopamine, addiction, and lifestyle
21:30 Sedentary work reality
23:30 How to start moving again
25:00 Diet vs movement debate
26:30 Sunlight, metabolism, and hunger
28:30 The truth about abs
31:00 Strength vs body fat
32:00 Why “no pain, no gain” is wrong
33:30 Where to find Ruben

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Why are so many people struggling with chronic illness, Lyme symptoms, mold sensitivity, fatigue, and unresolved health issues?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Bill Rawls, physician, author, and chronic illness expert, to unpack the deeper reasons so many people stay sick.

Dr. Rawls shares his own story of health collapse after years of stress and sleep deprivation, why conventional medicine could not fully help him, and how his recovery led him to a completely different understanding of Lyme, mold, microbes, and cellular health.

If you’ve been wondering why symptoms linger, why mold exposure hits some people harder, or why conventional care often falls short with chronic illness, this episode is for you.

Subscribe for more conversations on mold, indoor air quality, chronic illness, and the missing links behind modern health.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro + Dr. Bill Rawls
00:33 His health crash + Lyme journey
04:03 Herbs + mold exposure
06:06 Chronic illness + microbes
07:39 Lyme + mold connection
08:35 Cellular stress explained
11:59 Mitochondria + energy
17:28 What is autophagy
19:23 What blocks healing
24:50 Why he thinks differently
30:45 Why chronic illness is rising
35:55 Blood pressure example
40:07 Biggest lie in medicine
42:20 Microbes + chronic disease
45:21 5 things to improve health
48:58 Homes + environment
50:54 How to test your home
51:24 Chemicals + modern life
56:53 Where to find Dr. Rawls
59:27 Outro

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🔵 About Dr. Bill Rawls, MD
Vital Plan Co-Founder and Medical Director
For over 30 years, Dr. Bill Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis with chronic Lyme disease abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importance of cellular wellness for defending against microbes and other root causes of illness. Today, he works to bring life and vitality to others as he helps them establish their own paths to wellness through modern herbology.

Through his bestselling books, Unlocking Lyme and The Cellular Wellness Solution, Dr. Rawls demonstrates why crucial herbal phytochemicals are key to protecting cellular health and strengthening the body's defense against illness. Dr. Rawls is also the founder of Vital Plan, a holistic health company, where he developed the signature RESTORE180 program, an advanced herbal protocol that has helped thousands to reclaim vibrant health. 

Dr. Rawls is a #1 bestselling author and seasoned speaker and interviewee. With a compassionate approach and an incredible depth of knowledge, Dr. Rawls has a distinct ability to make scientific concepts accessible and enriching for everyone.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Richard Wallace, MD, a longtime urgent care physician, to talk about what he’s seeing on the front lines of modern illness. Richard shares why urgent care appealed to him, how medicine is really detective work, and why post-2020 illness patterns have become far less predictable than they used to be.

The conversation dives into root-cause medicine, chronic illness, allergies, mold exposure, and why so many people are stuck in symptom management instead of actually solving the problem. Dr. Wallace explains how basic foundations like sleep, movement, hydration, food, and clean air play a major role in long-term health, and why he believes many common issues are more reversible than people are told.

The episode also covers environmental triggers, blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep quality, and the way insurance and conventional systems can sometimes get in the way of better care. It is a practical, wide-ranging conversation about what is really making people sick and what people can start doing differently.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro + meet Dr. Rich Wallace
00:33 Why he chose urgent care
01:45 Medicine as detective work
02:19 Illness vs. injury trends
03:02 Why winter brings more illness
03:34 Indoor air + HVAC discussion
04:42 Why being indoors impacts health
05:17 Common summer injuries
06:16 Are we getting sicker?
07:04 Why illness is less predictable now
09:31 Immune system discussion
10:16 Urgent care becoming primary care
11:17 How to be proactive with health
12:16 Importance of annual labs
13:14 Catching issues early
14:12 Real patient example
15:16 Why root cause matters
16:02 Problems with current care models
17:08 Insurance limitations
18:52 Chronic illness + hidden triggers
19:49 Mold + migraine case
21:16 Why mold is often missed
22:03 Why we feel sicker today
22:42 The body’s ideal range
23:33 Weight + chronic illness
24:05 Sleep importance
25:03 Phone use + sleep disruption
25:54 Lack of movement
26:52 Dehydration
27:35 Nutrition habits
28:19 Air quality added
29:06 Sedentary lifestyle
30:06 Morning routines
31:07 Clean air + breathing
31:40 Respiratory system priority
32:02 Exercise + hydration link
32:57 Daily routine + diet
35:35 Sleep improvements
37:45 Temperature + sleep
40:06 Staying updated in medicine
41:29 Lymphatic + glymphatic systems
43:22 Sleep + brain health
44:51 Biggest lie: hypertension
45:25 Weight + blood pressure
47:13 Solving root causes
48:18 Cholesterol debate
49:34 “Water vs. milkshake” analogy
50:32 Diet misconceptions
51:57 Simple nutrition approach
53:12 Where to find Dr. Wallace
54:02 Outro

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🔵 About Dr. Wallace:
I’m Richard Wallace. I am a Family Medicine and Sports Medicine Physician. I attended USF right here in Tampa for undergrad followed by four years of medical school at Meharry Medical College in Nashville. In 2000, after graduating from med school, I returned to Clearwater to do my Family Medicine Residency at USF/MPM Family Medicine Residency Program. After residency I completed my Sports Medicine Fellowship at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg in 2004. During my sports med fellowship program in 2003, I would moonlight or take extra shifts at the local urgent care clinics. I realized this was the perfect fit as I really enjoyed the variety and challenges of working in this area of medicine. This has been such a rewarding aspect of life which I have been doing now for over twenty years.

One of the things I realized during this journey is that I absolutely could not have done this on my own. Along the way there have been several individuals who have helped me develop professionally into who I am today. From the teach

What if chiropractic care is about far more than just back pain?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Bharon Hoag, Executive Director of OneChiropractic, to talk about the real purpose of chiropractic care, the brain-body connection, and why natural and preventative healthcare often face so much resistance.

Bharon explains why he believes people deserve better healthcare choices, how chiropractic fits into a more holistic model of health, and why so many systems are built around managing symptoms instead of creating real wellness.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Bharon Hoag joins the show
00:18 Bharon’s background and why he advocates for chiropractic
01:52 What led him into this work in the first place
05:56 What benefits people can get from chiropractic care
11:03 Why chiropractic care is often attacked
20:18 The biggest advocacy wins for OneChiropractic
26:55 Why Bharon believes we’ve never been sicker
33:04 The growing overlap between chiropractic and functional medicine
39:19 Why there are still so many chiropractic skeptics
44:44 The AMA, historical resistance, and how that has changed
52:17 Where people can find Bharon and support OneChiropractic

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🔵 About Dr. Lindsay:
Bharon Hoag is the Executive Director of OneChiropractic, the most disruptive advocacy organization in chiropractic today, dedicated to challenging the profession's status quo. With over 25 years of experience, Hoag brings a unique perspective shaped by owning and managing clinics, counseling over 1,000 healthcare facilities. As a former Executive Director of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association, he introduced a hands-on approach to association management, driving a 26% membership increase in his first year and transforming the organization’s influence and revenue. Known for his dynamic speaking style, Bharon bridges divides within the chiropractic profession, uniting practitioners with clarity and purpose. Through OneChiropractic, he champions cultural authority, practitioner rights, and public access to chiropractic care, aiming to make it the world’s leading healthcare choice for people in pain. His passion lies in empowering chiropractors and shaping a thriving future for the profession and helping people understand chiropractic is a viable solution for pain.

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What if your child’s eczema is not just a skin issue?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with naturopathic pediatric practitioner Dr. Lindsay Hollister, ND to talk about childhood chronic illness, the hidden role of toxicities and deficiencies, and why symptoms like eczema, allergies, constipation, and asthma are often misunderstood.

They discuss how mold exposure, environmental toxicities, disrupted gut health, and nutrient deficiencies may be contributing to chronic symptoms in kids, and why so many common issues are being normalized instead of investigated.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Dr. Lindsay Hollister joins the show
00:18 Her journey into naturopathic medicine started as a frustrated mom
01:30 Why conventional medicine often lacks an off-ramp after medication
03:20 Reactive care vs proactive and transformational care
04:25 Toxicities and deficiencies as a roadmap for root causes
05:34 Can chronic illness start in childhood?
06:40 Why mold is one of the most underdiagnosed contributors to childhood illness
08:15 Why homes can look beautiful and still have serious mold problems
09:34 What symptoms make her think a child’s environment needs to be investigated
10:27 What eczema actually is
12:24 The connection between eczema, allergies, asthma, and mold
13:50 How often mold is missed in pediatric cases
16:38 Other immune symptoms she sees in kids
18:08 Toxicity, heavy metals, microplastics, and modern exposures
19:45 A quick discussion on homeopathy
22:48 Why are we sicker than ever?
26:26 Testing in children: stool, urine, and when to avoid overtesting
28:38 Insurance limitations and how she works around them
33:21 The biggest lie she sees in medicine
34:24 Common deficiencies in kids
35:34 What parents can do to calmly decode symptoms
38:09 Hydration, minerals, and foundational nutrition
39:21 What to say to parents who are being medically gaslit
40:26 A controversy she believes turned out to be true: Tylenol
42:14 When should parents actually worry about fever?
44:56 What febrile seizures are
46:15 Michael shares a scary story about his daughter passing out as a child
49:50 Final encouragement for parents
50:51 Where to find Dr. Hollister and her resources

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🔵 About Dr. Lindsay:
Dr. Lindsay Hollister is a Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of The Organic Cure. She is leading a movement to shift pediatric health from "transactional sick care" to "transformational healing." Dr. Lindsay bridges the gap between hard science and maternal intuition, teaching parents to decode their children's symptoms—from eczema to behavioral shifts—not as problems to be fixed, but as a language to be understood. She doesn't just treat patients; she trains parents to become the experts on their own families.

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Many people are told their symptoms are “normal,” psychosomatic, or simply stress-related, even when they know something deeper is wrong.

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Miriam Putnam, a board-certified health and wellness coach and freedom-from-stress counselor, to talk about the connection between body health, mental health, and environmental triggers.

They discuss why so many people end up on prescription medication before finding the true root cause, how mold, Lyme, allergies, and other hidden stressors can affect both the body and mind, and why self-advocacy matters so much in today’s healthcare system.

Miriam also shares her own story of a traumatic accident, neurological Lyme symptoms, and the long path toward finding answers outside the standard medical box.

Timestamps
00:00 Intro: Meet Miriam Putnam
00:41 What Miriam does: body health, stress counseling, and holistic support
01:14 Have we “never been sicker”?
02:04 Why so many people are on prescription medication
03:40 What could really be underneath the symptoms
05:16 How Miriam’s journey began through her mother’s struggles
07:14 Medical gaslighting and being told symptoms are “all in your head”
08:42 Insurance limitations and why testing often falls short
09:51 Is healthcare designed to create wellness or profit from sickness?
11:24 Why mental health care often masks symptoms instead of solving them
15:56 Michael’s story about nearly being medicated as a child
16:55 Parenting, school systems, and how quickly kids can be labeled
18:34 PANS, PANDAS, and environmental triggers behind behavioral symptoms
20:30 Why real care is often only accessible to those who can afford it
21:48 How Miriam helps people get to the root cause
24:24 Informed consent and learning to advocate for yourself
26:39 The biggest lies in mental health and medicine
27:03 Miriam’s family’s experience spending nearly $1 million seeking answers
30:10 Why fixing body health is foundational to mental health
31:05 The need for more comprehensive blood testing
32:57 Why the U.S. approach to wellness is falling behind
34:06 Miriam shares her personal Lyme disease story
35:33 The airboat accident that changed everything
37:56 Hospitalization, worsening symptoms, and neurological Lyme
39:07 Getting real answers through integrative testing
40:12 The healing modalities Miriam explored
42:38 Trauma, immunity, and what may activate deeper health issues
45:05 How many doctors it took before she found answers
47:17 Why personal advocacy matters for everyone
48:41 How to connect with Miriam and get her wellness checklist
50:09 Final thoughts

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🔵 About Miriam:
Fueled by a desire to share a clear path to freedom from stress while bringing about desirable changes in the condition of your life—and to help others avoid the same misery her family experienced—Miriam created the Freedom from Stress Course after years of study on the body, mind and soul, lived experience, and passionate advocacy.

Miriam Putnam is a Certified Wellness Coach, Freedom from Stress Counselor, Holistic Mental Health Advocate with over 25 years of experience helping individuals achieve mental well-being without pharmaceuticals while pursuing a masters in Public Health at University of South Florida.

Coming from a family of pioneers, Putnam Publishing, Crayola Crayons, and aviation legend Amelia Earhart, Miriam has always been inspired by a spirit of innovation and resilience. She carries this legacy forward in her mission to “revolutionize” mental health treatment by inspiring natural, effective solutions for well-being. Even though she grew up with a rare mix of privilege, it was a heartbreaking encounter with the failures of our system, in urgent need of change,

What if one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in chronic illness recovery is mold?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with integrative medicine practitioner Michelle McKeon to talk about the overlap between mold exposure, Lyme disease, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), long COVID, immune dysregulation, and personalized treatment.

Michelle shares why more patients today need customized care, how mold can suppress the immune system and complicate recovery, and why treatment order matters so much for sensitive people. Michael also explains why proper home investigation and remediation are essential if someone wants real, sustainable progress.

In this episode, they cover:
- Why mold is often a major missing piece in recovery
- The connection between mold, Lyme, and MCAS
- Why some people flare from supplements and detox protocols
- How long COVID and environmental exposure may overlap
- Why generalized testing and treatment often miss the full picture
- How personalized care can help sensitive patients move forward
If you’ve been dealing with mold illness, chronic inflammation, Lyme, long COVID, or MCAS, this episode connects many of the dots.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:31 Michelle introduces her background and work
2:54 Personalized medicine and personalized remediation
4:16 Why some patients need a more customized approach
5:16 FMT and gut microbiome support for sensitive patients
7:08 Blood cleansing therapies and lingering inflammatory burdens
11:28 Michael asks about long COVID and indoor air quality
13:10 Toxic bucket theory, mold exposure, and MCAS
15:16 Why mold is a major factor for so many chronic illness patients
16:58 The problem with poor inspections and bad remediation
18:42 Why drainage pathways and sequencing matter in recovery
21:18 Michael explains why center-of-room air sampling is flawed
24:08 Why thorough remediation matters
26:25 Why more patients now understand mold is serious
28:13 Michelle shares her own experience with humidity and VOCs
30:48 Looking at the body and home holistically
31:14 The Lyme and mold connection
34:47 Why aggressive treatment can backfire in sensitive patients
36:58 Nervous system regulation and trauma in chronic illness
37:23 The emotional cost of getting dismissed by doctors
38:42 Do you need to treat mold before Lyme?
40:38 Mold’s impact on psychiatric symptoms and brain inflammation
42:56 Mold, anxiety, depression, and root cause medicine
47:00 What MCAS is and why it matters
53:24 Michael asks the biggest lie Michelle has uncovered
54:25 Michelle says the biggest lie is that mold is not that serious
55:58 Michael explains why “mold is everywhere” is misleading
1:05:22 Wrap-up and where to find Michelle

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🔵 About Michelle :
Michelle McKeon is the owner of The Lyme Specialist, a Licensed Integrative Nutritionist, and Certified Mold Practitioner specializing in tick-borne infections, environmental toxins, gut health, and inflammatory conditions. After overcoming her own severe battle with Lyme disease and co-infections, Michelle went on to earn her master’s degree in Human Nutrition and now helps clients address root causes including mold mycotoxins, infections, genetics, and detox challenges. She is also an author, speaker, and advocate for people navigating complex chronic illness.

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Why are chronic illness, obesity, and metabolic issues rising faster than ever?
In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with health coach Nick Howarth to break down the root causes behind modern health struggles. With over 15 years of experience coaching thousands of clients, Nick explains why processed food, metabolic dysfunction, and lifestyle habits are driving many of today’s health issues.

They discuss:
- Why processed food is a major contributor to disease
- How metabolism impacts energy, weight, and hormones
- The connection between gut health and immune function
- Why symptoms are often misunderstood
- Simple steps to start improving your health today

If you’ve ever wondered why so many people feel tired, inflamed, or stuck in their health journey, this episode offers a clear and practical perspective.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:29 Nick introduces himself and his background
1:32 Why we’ve “never been sicker”
1:56 The biggest root cause: processed food
3:01 Food vs air vs water discussion
6:07 Root cause vs symptom-based health
8:12 Gut health and immune system explained
10:49 Stress and modern lifestyle impact
12:17 Metabolism and how it drives health
12:25 Client story reversing diabetes and avoiding surgery
15:09 Why diet is overcomplicated today
17:32 Ancestral diet and simplicity
20:01 Nutrient depletion and need for supplementation
21:04 Biggest lies in the health industry
23:01 Controversies around keto
25:32 Metabolic health and mental health
28:12 First steps to improve metabolic health
29:07 How to work with Nick
33:04 Closing thoughts on health in the US

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🔵 About Nick:
Nick Howarth is an international metabolic and endocrine reset coach, author and researcher with 15 years of experience helping thousands of people improve their health through metabolic, nutrition-based strategies. As the founder of Best Body Health Coach (BBHC), Nick focuses on addressing root causes rather than symptoms, with particular success in helping clients reverse insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic inflammatory conditions.

His work emphasizes real food, mineral balance, metabolic health, and lifestyle correction, cutting through nutrition myths and fads, and industry-driven misinformation. Nick’s practical, evidence-based approach has reached a global audience, guiding individuals across multiple countries toward sustainable health and long-term vitality.

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What if one of the biggest missing pieces in chronic illness recovery is gut health?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Craig Brockie to discuss the connection between gut health, mold exposure, detox, fermented foods, and chronic symptoms. They explore how antibiotics, toxic load, poor indoor air quality, and microbiome imbalance may all contribute to ongoing health issues, and why healing may require looking at both the body and the environment.

Craig shares his personal health story, why gut repair became such a major focus for him, and how fermented foods and probiotics became a key part of his routine. He also opens up about discovering significant mold growth in his own HVAC system and how that exposure affected his household.

In this conversation, they cover:
- How gut health affects mood, immunity, and inflammation
- Why mold and toxic exposure may disrupt the gut
- Signs your gut may be struggling
- The role of fermented foods and probiotics
- Fasting, detox, and other wellness tools
- Why some people stay sick even when they are trying to heal

If you have been dealing with chronic symptoms and feel like something is still being missed, this episode offers a broader look at how internal health and environmental health may be working together.

Timestamp highlights
0:00 Intro
0:07 Craig explains his book Ultimate Health and says it was removed from Amazon
1:23 Why Craig believes modern healthcare is focused on sick care, not well care
2:25 Craig shares his own history with anxiety, candida, and leaky gut
3:18 The gut’s role in serotonin, GLP-1, and mental health
4:17 Why Craig believes gut health should be a major priority
6:16 Michael connects mold exposure and toxic load to gut health
6:55 Practical ways people can start improving gut health
8:27 Why Craig believes his message has spread so widely online
9:43 Craig explains fasting and why he sees it as a powerful healing tool
10:54 The conversation shifts into bigger health system critiques and controversial claims
16:15 Why Craig prioritizes sunlight and natural light exposure
18:40 Peptides, blue light, and Craig’s wellness routine
20:52 Craig introduces his probiotic yogurt maker
22:57 How homemade probiotic yogurt works and why he prefers it over store-bought options
24:51 Fermented foods, kefir, sauerkraut, and gut support
26:55 Common symptoms of poor gut health
29:20 How gut health may affect longevity
31:37 The gut-brain connection and mood
32:59 Controversies Craig says turned out to be true
34:58 Michael shares corruption he witnessed in restoration and mold remediation
36:59 Craig shares discovering severe mold in his HVAC system
39:53 Why healing requires both a clean environment and internal support
41:10 Where to find Craig’s resources and product

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🔵 About Craig
Craig is a disruptive health author and brand owner. His controversial book was censored by Amazon after exposing Big Pharma's dirty secrets and safer alternatives to toxic drugs and surgery. Craig is best known for his viral X threads and the simple machine he developed to make your your own probiotics at home found here: 

https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/3B981359-783C-458F-8D4A-F1E934C6EB75?ingress=3

After losing his health as a young man, Craig spent the last three decades traveling the world, researching advanced health and performance-enhancing technologies. His purpose is to help millions solve the cause of their symptoms and achieve ultimate health.

Craig grew up in Fort Frances, a small border town just north of Minnesota in Ontario, Canada. The area is known for its beautiful lakes and nature. His mom and dad are now retired but were small business owners for decades, instilling in Craig the

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Ariana Hakman, founder of LunaFit, to talk about sustainable health, fitness, and the daily habits that support real long-term wellness.

Ariana shares how becoming a new mom inspired her to leave corporate life and build a wellness company focused on helping real people get real results. Today LunaFit includes a gym, meal prep service, supplements, and a fitness app designed around five pillars of health: sleep, steps, hydration, nutrition, and fitness.

Throughout the conversation, Michael and Ariana discuss why modern nutrition advice can feel so confusing, why extreme diets often fail, and why balanced, sustainable habits are key to improving overall health.
The episode also explores an often overlooked factor in health and recovery: environmental exposure. Ariana shares her personal experience discovering mold in her home HVAC system and the unexpected ways it affected her sleep, breathing, and overall well-being.

Michael explains how indoor air quality, sleep quality, hydration, and movement all play important roles in the body’s ability to recover, detox, and perform at its best.

If you're trying to improve your health but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this conversation offers a practical perspective on building habits that actually last.

00:00 Introduction to Ariana Hackman and LunaFit
01:14 How Ariana started her health and fitness business
03:23 Why nutrition advice is so confusing today
04:05 Ariana’s approach to balanced nutrition
05:59 Body types and sustainable weight loss
07:30 Why movement outside the gym matters
09:09 Cold plunges and recovery benefits
10:29 Inside the LunaFit health and fitness app
12:20 Why diet and exercise matter for detox
13:33 The importance of hydration for flushing toxins
14:42 Ariana discovers mold in her home HVAC system
17:13 How mold exposure affected sleep and health
18:12 Realizing something was wrong with the home environment
20:35 Mold exposure and athletic performance
21:37 How mold could impact clients’ fitness progress
23:37 Why Ariana launched a healthy meal prep company
24:49 Biggest myths in the fitness industry
26:24 The problem with weight loss drugs and shortcuts
27:36 Health controversies in the diet industry
28:17 Why Ariana disagrees with the keto diet
29:59 Where to find the LunaFit app and free guide
31:07 Episode wrap-up

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🔵 About Ariana
Ariana is the founder and COO of LunaFit, a health and fitness brand revolutionizing wellness through technology, nutrition, fitness, and community. Together with her husband Rich and a dedicated team, she has built multiple businesses, including a gym, a meal prep company, a supplement company, and an innovative app launching in January. Ariana’s mission is to empower busy individuals to achieve their health goals through simplified solutions and meaningful connections. A dynamic entrepreneur and speaker, she shares her journey of resilience and purpose-driven growth while championing her team’s collective vision.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Scott Forsgren (Better Health Guy) to unpack what actually helps people recover from complex chronic illness. Scott shares his 30-year journey that began with a tick bite, years of severe symptoms, and 45 doctors before finding answers in Lyme and co-infections, and later, mold exposure.

Together, they break down why “kill, kill, kill” protocols often fail, why symptoms overlap across mold, Lyme, metals, and immune dysregulation, and what Scott sees as the true foundations of healing: nervous system regulation, mast cell stability, detox and drainage support, and addressing the external environment.

They also dig into controversies around urine mycotoxin testing, ERMI interpretation, and why you may improve while living in exposure, but you typically won’t fully recover until the environment is addressed.

Chapter markers
00:00 Intro
00:44 Scott’s health story begins (tick bite, sudden symptoms)
02:47 First real breakthrough: Lyme and co-infections
04:51 What Scott would do differently
07:14 Moving beyond “kill, kill, kill”
10:03 Can symptoms tell you it’s mold?
12:20 Why we’ve never been sicker
17:00 Biggest mistakes after diagnosis
20:36 The foundational steps to healing
34:02 Can you heal while living in exposure?
38:33 Urine mycotoxin controversy
41:58 ERMI, HERTSMI-2, and interpretation
50:04 Mycotoxins, spores, fragments, and why “killing” is not enough
56:26 The biggest lie: the label
59:28 ILADS vs IDSA and what’s true on both sides
01:03:02 Where to find Scott + final hope message
01:06:10 Outro

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🔵 About Scott
Scott Forsgren, FDN-P is a health coach, blogger, podcaster, health writer, and advocate. He is the editor and founder of BetterHealthGuy.com, where he shares his nearly 30 year journey through the world of Lyme disease, mold illness, and the myriad of factors that chronic illness often entails. 

His podcast "BetterHealthGuy Blogcasts" interviews many of the leaders in the field and is available on his web site, BetterHealthGuy.com, and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and Odysee.  He has been interviewed on numerous podcasts and has lectured on his recovery from chronic illness at conferences and on several online summits.  He has written for the Townsend Letter and other publications. 

He is the co-founder of The Forum for Integrative Medicine which hosts an annual conference bringing together some of the top integrative practitioners to share practical tools for treating complex, chronic illness. 

He serves on the Board of Directors of LymeLight Foundation which provides treatment grants to children and young adults recovering from Lyme disease. 

Today, Scott is grateful for his current state of health and all that he has learned on this life-changing journey.

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If you’ve been sick for months or years with no clear answers, this episode is for you.

Dr. Eric Potter of Sanctuary Functional Medicine joins Michael Rubino to discuss how mold exposure impacts the immune system, brain function, hormones, fertility, and long-term health.

While conventional medicine often focuses on respiratory symptoms, mold illness can present as multi-system dysfunction: brain fog, chronic fatigue, food sensitivities, depression, strange medication reactions, recurrent infections, infertility, and autoimmune issues.

Dr. Potter explains:
• Why mold is missed in traditional medicine
• How mold suppresses immune function
• Why detox takes time
• Why you cannot fully heal while still in exposure
• How mold affects fertility and hormone balance
• The connection between mold and longevity

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About Dr. Potter
Dr. Eric Potter graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine before completing dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Over the years, he has cared for patients of all ages and backgrounds, continually expanding his medical knowledge and clinical skills. He later dedicated hundreds of hours to earn his Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certification, placing him among a select group of practitioners in the region who have completed the full program. At Sanctuary, he combines the best of conventional medicine with the best of functional medicine to deliver truly comprehensive care.

Beyond his extensive training, Dr. Potter has personally experienced the challenges of today’s healthcare system—both as a physician and as a family member supporting loved ones through illness. These experiences fueled his desire to create a better model of care. By stepping outside the insurance-driven system, he is able to offer longer visits, whole-person care, and unbiased recommendations with wholesale pricing on labs and supplements. Practicing functional medicine enables him to uncover root causes rather than simply manage symptoms, serving as a trusted advocate for patients seeking a healthier, more abundant life.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Potter is married and a father of six, with a family story shaped by God’s providence, including the blessing of adoption. He enjoys running, reading, hiking, and spending quality time with his family.

🔵 His practice: https://www.sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.org

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino talks with fertility specialist Dr. Robert Kiltz about why chronic illness and infertility feel more common than ever. Dr. Kiltz shares his perspective on modern nutrition advice, the role of inflammation, and why he believes animal fat, eating less often, and fasting can be powerful tools for health.

They also dive into indoor air quality, mold, and how today’s sealed homes and HVAC systems can trap particles and microbes, making it harder to feel your best. Dr. Kiltz explains why mindset, faith, and visualization matter, especially for women navigating infertility.

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Dr. Kiltz is the Founder and Owner  of CNY Fertility, one of the largest and most innovative fertility practices in the country. Dr. Kiltz is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fellowship trained and Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He spent more than two decades helping families grow by developing cutting-edge approaches to fertility grounded in Western medicine and supported by practices of holistic medicine. 

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If you have been told “your labs look fine” but you still feel inflamed, exhausted, anxious, or stuck, this episode is for you.

Michael Rubino sits down with health and fitness coach Danae Marino to talk about why so many people stay sick even when they are doing “all the right things.” Danae shares her personal story of battling asthma, chronic allergies, gut issues, and skin problems from childhood into adulthood, and why traditional medicine never gave her real answers.

00:00 Welcome + Danae’s mission: diagnosis is not destiny
02:05 “We have never been sicker” and why exposures are worse now
03:55 Medical system frustration: doctor hopping and gaslighting
05:00 Why weight does not equal health
06:05 You cannot outwork poor immunity, gut issues, hormones, mold
07:20 Habits that make workouts and nutrition actually work
08:03 Michael’s asthma story and environment connection
09:09 Danae’s childhood symptoms: asthma, allergies, gut issues, skin
10:10 “Your labs look good” but you feel terrible
11:28 Coaches helped identify mold exposure as a missing piece
12:23 Michael’s “ice cream shake” doctor advice story
15:09 Danae’s “waffles and ice cream for breakfast” story
16:43 Why good advice gets labeled “woo woo”
18:26 Rock bottom moment: sick and tired of being sick and tired
19:16 Day one lifestyle shifts: whole foods, less eating out, smart training
21:10 Thoughts, words, beliefs, and healing mindset
22:19 Biggest controversy: meds manage symptoms, do not create healing
26:58 Biggest lie: “you will never get better”
27:49 Phone interruption and restart (edit point)
28:15 Periodontal disease example and proving “lifelong” wrong
30:21 What medicine needs: lifestyle first, exposures, basics, not just labs
33:07 What clients struggle with: no connection between food and symptoms
34:45 Weight loss vs healing: why dieting an unhealthy body keeps you stuck
36:40 Mold in NJ/NY and people not realizing exposure
37:49 The Dust Test introduction and why seeing results matters
40:06 The “perfect storm”: trauma, mold, diet, hydration, habits
41:16 Specialty testing: Dutch, OAT, mycotoxins and why it matters
44:06 “Test, don’t guess” and using data to find patterns
45:23 Where to find Danae + her app and programs
47:00 Wrap up

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino talks with Dr. Alex, a chiropractor who approaches chronic symptoms through immune response, nervous system function, nutrition, and environmental triggers. They unpack common root causes behind headaches, brain fog, fatigue, hormone issues, and histamine imbalance, plus why so many people are told “your labs look normal” while still feeling awful.

They also explore how mold exposure can affect different people in the same home in completely different ways, why fixing the environment is often step one, and how detox should start with foundational pathways like digestion, hydration, sweating, and lymphatic support. Dr. Alex shares how he uses testing to personalize protocols and why there should always be a plan, not just a prescription.

If you are dealing with chronic symptoms, suspected mold exposure, histamine issues, or fertility concerns, this conversation will help you understand what to look at next.

00:00 Intro: Michael welcomes Dr. Alex
00:30 Dr. Alex background: pain, spine, neuro issues, immune response
01:30 Why people seek help and why symptom chasing fails
02:10 Headaches: structural causes vs histamine and hormones
03:00 Histamine explained in simple terms and why it matters
04:20 Why Dr. Alex moved into a functional approach
05:30 Chronic inflammation from “healthy” foods and hidden triggers
07:10 “Test, do not guess” for the body and the home
09:00 Never Been Sicker: rising prescriptions and chronic illness
10:10 Why chiropractors do not prescribe and the herbal foundation
11:20 “Where is the plan to get people off meds?”
13:00 No quick fixes: the effort required to actually heal
15:20 Nutrition confusion and why bio individuality wins
16:30 Same house, different symptoms: immune response differences
19:20 Environmental toxins are involved for most patients
21:00 Michael explains hidden mold drivers and building science basics
23:00 Why you cannot heal fully while still living in exposure
24:05 Infertility, hormones, and mold disruption
26:00 Using the Dust Test and pairing it with body testing
28:00 How Dr. Alex realized mold was part of stubborn cases
31:15 Biggest lie: “You’ll be on meds for life” and “labs are normal”
36:00 Care matters: rushed appointments vs real root cause time
38:30 Detox foundations: lymph, hydration, movement, sweating
40:45 Why random binders can backfire if pathways are blocked
43:00 Controversies: normalizing toxins, fluoride, root canals
45:00 Where to find Dr. Alex and his practice

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🔵 MEET DR. ALEX JUSZCZYNSKI, DC
Dr. Alex was born and raised in Des Plaines, Illinois. He is a bilingual practitioner, fluent in English and Polish. Dr. Alex completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Logan University in 2022. His journey into Chiropractic began when he witnessed his mother’s quick and complete  recovery under chiropractic care after a minor car accident. This sparked his interest in chiropractic care, where the nervous system is properly addressed in order to promote healing, opposed to standard symptom management.

Dr Alex takes a personalized approach to the Wellness Way where he combines Chiropractic, nutritional guidance, herbal medicine, and lifestyle changes that enhance the health and vitality of the patient. His focus is on healing the digestive system through proper lymphatic elimination and providing tools to reduce overall toxin exposure. 

In his down time Dr. Alex enjoys discovering new music, exploring the beauty of central Florida, and cooking new recipes with his family.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with naturopathic doctor and clinical nutrition expert Dr. Anne Dunev to unpack why modern life may be making us chronically unwell despite all our medical “advancements.”

From sealed buildings and poor indoor air quality to synthetic chemicals, processed food, and a healthcare system that prioritizes symptom suppression over prevention, Dr. Dunev explains how our “analog” bodies are struggling in an increasingly artificial world.

Dr. Dunev shares her perspective on root-cause medicine, immune resilience, and what individuals can do to take back control of their health in a world full of competing information and commercial interests.

If you’ve ever felt like something is off despite being told your labs are “normal,” this conversation will challenge the conventional narrative and encourage you to think differently about what real health means.

Chapters:
00:00 – 01:10 Are We Sicker Than Ever?
00:44 – 02:40 “Everything Is Making Us Sick”
01:10 – 03:55 Profit Over Prevention
03:55 – 06:10 Sunlight, Screens & Movement
04:02 – 06:05 Sealed Homes & Mold Risk
06:05 – 08:05 Fresh Air vs Indoor Living
10:21 – 13:50 Symptoms vs Root Cause
13:50 – 16:10 Polypharmacy Problem
16:10 – 20:25 Band-Aid Medicine
20:25 – 27:10 Chemicals & Industry Influence
30:53 – 33:45 Oxygen, Sugar & Cancer Risk
35:02 – 38:40 Sick Care Business Model
38:52 – 41:15 “It’s Not Just Genetics”
44:37 – 53:55 Vaccine Debate
53:55 – 01:00:30 Stem Cell Activation
01:00:30 – End Teaching & Final Thoughts

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🔵 About Dr. Dunev
Anne has a BS in Health Sciences from Ohio State University, a Naturopathic Medicine degree(her doctorate  thesis was The History of Mind/Body Healing) training in Herbal Medicine, and a post-doctorate in Applied Clinical Nutrition from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. She is a Kinesiologist and is trained in Functional Medicine. Anne is a life-long student of natural medicine, herbology, homeopathy, and nutrition. She has helped thousands of patients in the US and England improve their health and wellbeing. Anne taught at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London and has appeared on 150 radio and television programs. With a focus on women's health, digestion,  metabolic function, and anti-aging issues, her Well Body Clinic in California offers patients throughout the Los Angeles area effective natural health services.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino talks with functional medicine expert Dr. Will Cole about why chronic symptoms are becoming the norm and why “common” doesn’t mean normal. Dr. Cole breaks down the epigenetic mismatch between our biology and the modern world, including food quality, environmental toxins (like mold), and chronic stress and trauma.

They also discuss the “big bucket vs small bucket” concept, why some people are hit harder by exposures, and why conventional medicine often misses the root causes behind fatigue, anxiety, inflammation, and metabolic dysfunction. Dr. Cole shares what he’s been saying for years that is now mainstream, plus what he’s building next with Longevity RX.

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🔵 About Dr. Will Cole
Dr. Will Cole is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe, starting one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world over a decade ago. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will Cole provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art Of Being Well podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum and Gut Feelings.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Evan Hirsch to break down what he calls the “Toxic Five,” the root drivers he sees behind long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome: heavy metals, chemicals, molds, infections, and nervous system dysfunction (trauma).

Dr. Hirsch explains where common exposures come from (including mercury from dental fillings and higher mercury levels in larger fish), why toxic burden can start before birth, and how chemicals and plastics accumulate over time. He also shares why testing can be imperfect and why relying too heavily on labs can leave people stuck, plus what he believes actually moves the needle when someone has chronic fatigue or long COVID symptoms.

They also dive into mold, why proper remediation matters, and why incomplete remediation can keep people in a cycle of re-exposure and stalled progress.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Toxic Five
02:53 Understanding Heavy Metals and Their Sources
05:47 Chemical Exposures and Their Impact
09:01 Nervous System Dysfunction and Trauma
11:56 The Role of Infections in Chronic Illness
15:10 The Importance of Testing and Treatment
18:07 The Impact of Mold on Health
21:12 The Process of Mold Remediation
23:48 Chronic Fatigue and Its Assessment
26:55 The Energy MD Program Overview
30:05 Mindset and Its Role in Healing
33:11 Conspiracies and Truths in Medicine
36:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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🔵 About Evan H. Hirsch, MD
Evan H. Hirsch, MD, also known as EnergyMD, specializes in helping people with Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) resolve their symptoms naturally so they can get back to living their best lives. After recovering from his own five-year battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, he created the EnergyMD Method, a research-informed and clinically tested four-step process that addresses the “Toxic Five,” the real root causes of fatigue. Through his best-selling book, podcast, and virtual program serving clients across the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, Dr. Hirsch has helped thousands of people regain their energy and return to the activities they love. He has been featured on TV, podcasts, and summits, and when he is not supporting clients, you can find him singing musicals, dancing hip hop, learning languages, and traveling with his family.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino interviews healthcare entrepreneur Vivienne Reign about why modern “healthcare” often functions as sick care and why so many people feel worse than ever despite medical advances.

Vivienne breaks down the insurance model, the mindset shift required to pursue real wellness, and the difference between proactive biohacking vs reactive medical intervention. They also dive deep into red light therapy, including what makes a device legitimate (wavelength, dose, distance, power, and FDA clearance), how to avoid low-quality products, and how red light can support circulation, inflammation, pain, and neuropathy outcomes.

This conversation also covers pelvic floor dysfunction in men and women, why common advice like kegels misses key involuntary muscles, and how improving pelvic floor function can impact sleep quality, incontinence, and long-term quality of life.

If you feel like you pay for insurance but still have to figure out your health on your own, this episode will help you rethink the system and take back control.

🔵 Vivienne Reign:
Vivienne is a healthcare entrepreneur and founder focused on making science-backed wellness and innovative treatments more accessible. With a background in sales and building high-performing clinics, she helps bridge the gap between what patients need and what the traditional system delivers, with an emphasis on outcomes, education, and proactive health.

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Paul O’Malley, a holistic, reconstructive, biomimetic cosmetic dentist, to unpack the “silent epidemic” impacting millions worldwide: gum disease and tooth decay.

Dr. O’Malley explains why oral health is not just about teeth, it is about the oral microbiome, balance, and how everyday products can influence the ecosystem in your mouth. They discuss why the “kill everything” approach can backfire, how certain mouthwashes may disrupt beneficial bacteria, and why restoring balance matters.

Topics covered:
1. The silent epidemic of gum disease and chronic tooth decay
2. What the oral microbiome is and why balance matters
3. Mouthwash, bacteria, and the nitric oxide pathway
4. Environmental parallels: “nuke it” culture vs targeted support
5. Mercury amalgam fillings and why safe removal protocols matter
6. Fluoride discussion and mineral based alternatives like hydroxyapatite
7. Oral probiotics, remineralization, and practical tools for healthier breath and gums

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In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Christy Hutchison, a realtor who specializes in helping people impacted by mold illness and CIRS find homes they can actually heal in.

Christy shares her personal journey of years of unexplained symptoms, how she realized the environment was a major factor, and why she now approaches real estate completely differently. Together, they break down what most inspections miss, why “new” homes are not automatically safer, and the exact strategies Christy uses to protect her clients during the buying process.

You will learn:
1. Why standard home inspections often miss hidden water damage
2. How to build an inspection “super team” (roof, HVAC, mold, and more)
3. Common red flags in homes, even in newer builds
4. How PTSD and nervous system stress show up after mold exposure
5. Practical prevention tools like leak sensors, trays, and humidity monitoring
6. How The Guardian works as an indoor air quality monitoring and alert system
7. Christy’s goal is simple: help people avoid the path she went through and give them real hope that safe homes exist.

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What does it really take to rebuild a home the right way after mold or moisture issues, and how do you prevent the same problems from coming back?

In this episode of Never Been Sicker, host Michael Rubino sits down with Brian Johnson of Synergy 360 to break down the blueprint for healthier homes, from smarter building envelopes and moisture management to ventilation, filtration, and a “build back” process that supports long-term wellness.

If you’ve ever wondered why homes can still develop mold issues (even newer builds), or what it means to truly control your indoor environment instead of letting the outdoors control it, this conversation will give you a clear starting point.

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About Brian:
Brian Johnson is the founder and CEO of SENERGY360, a licensed General Contractor specializing in health-focused, high-performance home construction. With over 20 years of experience in the building industry, Brian is the only General Contractor in the United States to hold a triple certification from the Building Biology Institute, a distinction that reflects his commitment to integrating building science, environmental health, and human wellness into modern construction.

Brian’s approach is shaped by his early career as a certified lumber grader and his lifelong dedication to health and athletic performance as a top 1 percent All-World Ironman and Xterra athlete. Through SENERGY360, he designs and consults on homes that prioritize moisture control, indoor air quality, natural lighting, advanced ventilation and filtration, water purification, and non-toxic materials. His mission is to help make holistic, health-first homes the new standard in building design.

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Looking for a healthy home? Think the perfect house exists? Think again.
In this episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Atlanta Holistic Realtor, Tori McGee, to uncover the realities of real estate and home health. From hidden mold to failing HVAC systems and toxic renovations, they break down what buyers and sellers must know to protect their families.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why the “perfect” home doesn’t exist (and how to create one)
- Common hidden dangers in homes: crawl spaces, HVAC, water intrusion, VOCs
- Why healthy homes sell for more — and how to prepare your house before listing
- The truth about ERMI & dust tests in real estate transactions
- How to avoid bad remediation and negotiate the right way

00:00 – Intro & welcome to Never Been Sicker
00:22 – Meet Tori McGee: Holistic Realtor & Building Biologist
00:56 – How unhealthy are most homes?
01:30 – Buying vs. selling challenges clients face
02:50 – The myth of the “perfect” home
03:35 – Renovating vs. relocating: helping families decide
04:20 – ERMI & Dust testing in real estate
05:27 – Michael’s Florida home story: surprises in renovation
08:19 – Discovering termites, water intrusion & hidden damage
10:44 – Lessons learned from buying 4 homes
12:38 – Humidity myths: Florida vs. the desert
13:48 – Why remediation intimidates families
14:30 – The “wild west” of mold remediation & scams
14:57 – Why you shouldn’t buy at the top of your budget
16:45 – Even luxury homes have hidden mold problems
17:39 – Educating realtors & buyers about hidden issues
19:11 – HVAC servicing failures & their impact on air quality
21:38 – Why sellers should inspect homes before listing
22:25 – Healthy homes sell for more: value of transparency
25:11 – Why buyers should leave budget room for remediation
25:50 – Families learning the hard way with “perfect homes”
26:43 – Who wants healthy homes? Longevity, illness & wellness buyers
27:48 – Horror stories of poor remediation
29:30 – How Tori builds success with the right vendor team
30:27 – Negotiating credits vs. letting sellers “fix it”
31:21 – Final thoughts + where to find Tori

About Our Guest:
Tori McGee is a holistic realtor in Georgia, certified in building biology. She helps families navigate home buying and selling with a focus on health, safety, and environmental wellness.

🔗 Website: https://www.atlantaholisticrealtor.com
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Excess moisture isn’t just uncomfortable—it can make you sick. In this episode of Never Been Sicker, host Michael Rubino welcomes Nikki Krueger, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Santa Fe Dehumidifiers, to uncover the hidden dangers of high humidity and why proper moisture control is essential for healthy homes.

👉 You’ll learn:
Why modern homes are tighter, yet more vulnerable to moisture problems
How uncontrolled humidity fuels mold, bacteria, and VOC off-gassing
Why air conditioners and portable dehumidifiers aren’t enough
The role of ERVs, crawl space dehumidifiers, and ventilation strategies
Real stories of families impacted by humidity-related health issues
How the Change the Air Foundation is fighting for awareness and reform
If you’ve ever dealt with musty smells, worsening allergies, or mold problems, this episode is packed with insights and solutions.

01:00 – Nikki on how COVID-19 made people notice air quality at home.
07:55 – Why exhaust-only ventilation is a costly mistake.
12:40 – “You can’t energy-conserve your way to dry.”
19:00 – Crawl spaces cause up to 50% of a home’s moisture.
28:10 – Michael’s story of a 40,000 sq. ft. moldy home project.
37:00 – The $80K remediation fail caused by missed leaks.
40:45 – Nikki on the mission of Change the Air Foundation.

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When rashes, hair loss, vertigo, and crushing fatigue sent Michelle to the ER (more than once), she was told it was “just stress.” The real cause? Hidden mold—from an apartment that had flooded repeatedly and an HVAC system pushing contaminated air. In this raw, practical interview, Michael Rubino unpacks Michelle’s step-by-step journey: missed diagnoses, what finally revealed the problem (pro-level testing with HVAC running), why roommates can be “fine” while you’re not, and how toxigenic molds like Chaetomium can impact the brain.

You’ll learn:
Early signs Michelle missed (and why “sleeping 12 hours” didn’t help)
Why landlord “moisture meter checks” aren’t real investigations
The test that finally exposed the problem: air sampling with HVAC on
Hidden sources (under tubs, inside walls) and why baths can worsen exposure
How genetics (HLA types) and biochemistry shape symptoms
What to ask inspectors & property managers (and when to self-test)
The emotional toll: gaslighting, isolation, and staying resilient

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Chapters
00:00 Intro & Michelle’s first symptoms (rashes, hair loss, fatigue)
03:29 Thanksgiving sewage flood & sudden crash
05:21 New apartment → rapid decline in ~3 weeks
07:03 Vertigo, vomiting, cognitive dysfunction while driving
11:36 The “aha” moment: a bartender who’d lived it says “black mold”
13:08 ER visits, “it’s anxiety,” and months of dead ends
24:09 Testing that works: HVAC on during air sampling
25:03 Hidden source: Chaetomium under the tub/walls
29:36 Neuro effects of toxigenic molds; susceptibility & mycotoxins
35:12 Turning pain into purpose: Michelle studies to help others
39:55 Why awareness + better building/health policy matters

👉 Connect with Michelle:
Instagram: @michellelizaabeth

Can you really heal from mold at home? Dr. Terri Fox, MD, ABIHM, joins Michael Rubino to share her safe, effective, and easy-to-follow Mold Eradication Protocol that has already helped thousands recover from mold illness.

Dr. Terri Fox, MD, ABIHM, founder of Boulder Holistic Functional Medicine and a Board-Certified leader in integrative medicine, joins Michael Rubino on Never Been Sicker to share her safe, effective, and proven Mold Eradication Protocol.

With over 24 years of clinical experience—and more than 12 focused exclusively on mold detox—Dr. Fox has treated thousands of patients. She is a Founding Diplomat of the International Society of Environmentally Acquired Illness (ISEAI), serves on the Medical Advisory Panel for the Change the Air Foundation, and is a proud member of ILADS and AAEM.

🌿 Her 2-Phase Protocol:
Phase 1: Bind & Unwind — gently teach the body to detox and metabolize mycotoxins.
Phase 2: Kill or Be Killed — introduce antifungals and biofilm support to finish recovery.
This protocol is designed so you feel better every step of the way. No crash detoxes, no giving up your entire lifestyle. Just a guided, proven path to healing.

Highlights
00:50 Dr. Fox’s “bucket theory” of chronic illness
02:30 Why mold is more prevalent today
05:20 99% of her patients who suspect mold are right
06:10 Why you can’t heal if you stay in exposure
10:10 Failed remediation & wasted money
13:00 Phase 1: Bind & Unwind explained
15:30 Phase 2: Kill or Be Killed explained
18:15 Diet & lifestyle: why anti-inflammatory is more important than mold-free
23:50 Dr. Fox’s 30-module mold recovery course
26:00 Mold PTSD & nervous system retraining
38:50 Home prevention strategies & new tech
50:18 Closing message: “You’re not crazy. You can get better.”

✨ If you’re mold sick, you can buy Dr. Fox’s course and get your life back.
🔗 Learn more at: https://www.drfoxmedicaldetective.com
🔗 Clinic: https://www.boulderholistic.com
📲 Follow Dr. Fox: Instagram: @TerriFox.MD, Facebook: TerriFox.MDKey

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