Today we’re diving into something most people never think to connect with mold or their environment… heart disease. Yep the number one cause of death in the U.S.
I’m joined by Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine practitioner and the founder of Kim Wellness. Dr. Kim has an incredible story. At just 33, he had a heart attack with no classic risk factors. That experience sent him down the rabbit hole of why a “healthy” guy ends up in the ER… and that journey eventually led him straight to environmental exposures, including mold toxicity.
We get into the stuff your doctor probably isn’t talking about: how toxins in your home impact cholesterol production, inflammation, mitochondrial function, your immune system, and ultimately your heart. Dr. Kim breaks down how different environmental stressors stack over time and why so many people are walking around with symptoms no one is connecting back to their space.
He also walks us through his six-step “Encore Method,” where he focuses on everything between lowering environmental impact, opening up detox pathways, rebuilding the microbiome, and helping the body become more resilient overall.
If anything we talked about today hit home, Dr. Kim set up a really awesome #moldfinders special! He’s offering a super discounted 45-minute Discovery Call to help you start digging into the hidden root causes. Check it out here! https://www.kimwellness.co/podcast-listeners-landing-page-rmoldfinders
More about Dr. John Kim:Website: drjohnkim.com
Instagram: @john.pharmd
Episode Breakdown
00:00 — Why we’re talking about heart disease on a mold podcast
01:07 — Introducing Dr. John Kim
04:04 — Dr. Kim’s story: a heart attack at 33
06:01 — What most people misunderstand about heart disease
09:25 — Where functional medicine actually shines
20:13 — Light, circadian rhythm, and why sunlight matters more than you think
24:14 — The environmental toxin conversation most doctors skip
31:36 — How mycotoxins interfere with cholesterol synthesis
33:00 — What mycotoxins do to your immune system
33:37 — Why “more supplements” isn’t the answer to cellular dysfunction
35:32 — Therapies that truly support cellular health
36:49 — Breaking down the Encore Method
37:46 — The nervous system–environment connection
38:29 — Diet, detox, and what actually moves the needle
44:28 — The mental and emotional side no one talks about
50:17 — The reality of mold remediation — and why many people struggle
54:07 — What effective mold recovery really requires
57:36 — Final thoughts and where to find Dr. Kim’s resources
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