The Pursuit of Health Podcast

The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!

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Ep85: The Silent Health Crisis: Mold, Mainstream Healthcare and Patient First Solutions w/Ariana Thacker

August 30, 2025 • Dr. Eric Fethke

A conversation with Ariana Thacker

We’re living through the 1918 flu pandemic all over again.

But this time, it's silent.

Here to shed light on the staggering scale of mold related illness is Ariana Thacker - venture capitalist, former chemical engineer and Founder/CEO of MoldCo.

After battling mold toxicity, Ariana realised just how little modern American healthcare knew about mold - it’s barely even taught in our medical schools.

Her journey into healthcare wasn’t by choice, but it’s what this podcast is all about: identifying problems and building solutions that place patients first.

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We spoke about the systemic neglect of mold toxicity in mainstream healthcare, the estimated financial impact, the need for structural healthcare changes to address environmental illnesses, a vision for nationwide preventative care, and some practical, research-backed steps for patients.

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