NBS #93: What Every Woman Should Know About Mold, Microplastics & Hormones

Never Been Sicker

In this powerful episode of Never Been Sicker, Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg, Chief Clinical Officer of MonarchMD and author of Menopause Bootcamp, for a wide-ranging and eye-opening conversation about how environmental toxins—from mold to microplastics—are silently impacting our health, especially women’s health.
Dr. Gilberg is conventionally trained (board-certified in OBGYN and formerly in Integrative and Holistic Medicine), but her experience and curiosity led her to explore the deeper, often-overlooked environmental factors behind the rise in chronic illness—particularly among women going through perimenopause and menopause.
Dr. Gilberg also shares why she founded Menopause Bootcamp, the movement she started to create safe, supportive spaces where women can learn, connect, and take control of their health—without shame or gaslighting.
This conversation is a must-watch for anyone feeling dismissed, frustrated, or unsupported in their health journey. It’s also a wake-up call for how little our environment is being factored into mainstream healthcare—and why that needs to change.
00:00 Introduction to Environmental Toxins and Health
02:56 The Impact of Microplastics and Wildfires
05:49 Understanding the Connection Between Environment and Health
08:49 Air Quality and Public Health Initiatives
11:50 Mold Exposure and Women's Health
15:07 The Relationship Between Environmental Toxins and Menopause
23:37 The State of Women's Health Research
24:34 Inflammation and Women's Health
28:12 Challenges in the Medical System
32:49 Transitioning to a New Practice Model
37:45 Menopause Bootcamp: Empowering Women
42:32 Connecting with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg
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📖 Book: Menopause Bootcamp
📍 Based in Los Angeles, CA – accepting new patients (limited availability)
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