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ARIANA THACKER How to Identify and Treat Mold Toxicity

ARIANA THACKER How to Identify and Treat Mold Toxicity

Author: Tara Garrison July 24, 2026 Duration: 40:12
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Ariana Thacker is a chemical engineer, venture capitalist, and the founder and CEO of MoldCo, a health-tech platform addressing mold toxicity.

After co-founding Conscience VC to invest in science-driven startups, Ariana launched MoldCo, inspired by her own health journey.

Today, she leverages her technical expertise and investing background to pioneer data-driven, empathetic solutions for overlooked healthcare and environmental challenges.

In this episode, chemical engineer Ariana Thacker, founder of MoldCo, breaks down how to test for mold exposure at home and in your body, why genetics (HLA haplotype) determine who actually gets sick, and how her company's affordable, virtual Shoemaker-protocol care gets 90%+ of patients significantly better.

 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Intro: Mold Toxicity & Guest Ariana Thacker
01:43 – Sponsor: Peluva Shoes Ad
03:30 – Interview Begins: Ariana's Mold Journey
04:21 – Her Symptoms: Brain Fog, GI Issues, Fatigue, Hair Loss
06:07 – Finding the Shoemaker Protocol & Key Biomarkers
06:43 – Founding MoldCo & the Scale of the Problem
08:30 – Why Doctors Miss Mold-Related Illness
10:47 – MoldCo's 3-Step Approach: Test, Diagnose, Treat
12:29 – Why Not Everyone Gets Sick: HLA Genetics
14:17 – Host's Story: Mold Hiding in a Client's Car
16:20 – Patient Outcomes: Symptoms & Recovery Rates
17:36 – Treatment Protocol: Meds, Supplements & Diet
18:46 – Environmental Warning Signs & Testing Methods
23:14 – Finding a Qualified Mold Inspector
25:04 – Industry Gaps & Wasted Money on Bad Care
26:40 – Higher Coaching, App & Retreats
31:41 – Cost, HSA/FSA & Insurance Coverage Push
33:49 – Getting Started with MoldCo Testing
35:49 – Dr. Shoemaker's Research & CIRS Origins

 

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Tara Garrison hosts Inside Out Health, a conversation that starts from the premise that lasting well-being isn't found in a quick fix, but through a more nuanced exploration of our own biology and mindset. This podcast moves beyond surface-level advice, weaving together perspectives from biohacking, intelligent nutrition, purposeful training, and genuine self-development. Each episode is a deep dive with specialists and practitioners, all aimed at untangling the complex connections between physical resilience and mental clarity. You'll hear practical, often unconventional strategies for tuning into your body's signals and building sustainable habits. The dialogue is grounded in the idea that the capacity for a healthier, more vibrant life is an internal discovery process. For anyone curious about moving past generic health trends to understand the personalized mechanics of their own potential, this series offers a thoughtful and investigative space. Tune in to Inside Out Health for a nuanced journey toward what the next level of human health can actually feel like, from the inside out.
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