#18 - Connecting the Dots: A Carpenter’s Journey from Illness to Healthy Homes with Tony Benger

31/08/2025 58 min Temporada 1 Episodio 18
#18 - Connecting the Dots: A Carpenter’s Journey from Illness to Healthy Homes with Tony Benger

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Send me a message here!In this conversation, Jess Kismet interviews Anthony Benger, a carpenter from Melbourne who shares his personal journey with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) caused by mould exposure. The discussion explores the intersection of health and building practices, emphasizing the importance of creating healthy living environments. Anthony reflects on his experiences with chronic illness, the challenges of navigating the building industry, and the need for better education on environmental health. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding how our home environments impact our health and well-being, advocating for a shift towards healthier building practices.LinksMould illness resource listToxic Mould Support AustraliaGeovitalSurviving Mold - Dr Ritchie ShoemakerNSJ Enviro - David LarkToxic Mould Support Australia Facebook groupHERTSMI testOther linksAdvanced Diploma in Building Biology - ACESLeviticus 14:33–53 - there actually is a verse in the bible that says if a house is mouldy the priest should declare that the house should be torn down!Tools app websiteTools app instagram pageChapters00:00 Introduction to Building Psychology and Personal Journey01:37 Navigating Chronic Illness and Its Impact on Work07:01 The Shift from Theory to Practical Building Solutions12:24 Building Practices and the Importance of Healthy Homes17:20 Understanding Environmental Illness and Its Implications22:22 A Day in the Life with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome33:51 Bridging Knowledge Gaps in the Building Industry40:10 Connecting the Dots: Mold Illness and Home Environment50:09 Final Thoughts on Health and Home Environment

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