Mold, Mycotoxins & More Podcast

Mold Recovery Beyond Detox with Laurie Hammer

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins, and More, I speak with Laurie Hammer about how mold exposure may affect the brain, mood, sleep, and nervous system. We discuss amino acid therapy, neurotransmitter support, detox tolerance, glucose balance, and why recovery from environmental illness often requires supporting the person and the environment together. - - - - - About the Guest: As a Functional Nutritional Therapist and founder of the Calm Mom Method, Laurie Hammer focuses on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other neurological conditions. Her work is driven by her own healing journey—overcoming cancer, celiac disease, bulimia, and depression through holistic approaches. Today, she supports clients around the world, both virtually and in person, offering hope and practical strategies for moms facing anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming demands of daily life.- - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.lauriehammer.com/ [https://www.lauriehammer.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain [https://www.instagram.com/takebackmybrain] Facebook: https://facebook.com/takebackmybrain/ [https://facebook.com/takebackmybrain/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-hammer-ab84ab8/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-hammer-ab84ab8/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073 [https://www.youtube.com/@takebackmybrain9073] 🎧 The Laurie Hammer Podcast Laurie Hammer explores the deep connections between resilience, integrative health, and the brain‑body‑gut relationship. Each episode blends inspiring stories with practical strategies, helping listeners navigate challenges and cultivate lasting wellness with clarity and intention. * Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2yYNVnRQtakHbIjTK8nQVJ?si=b5c2069ed4ae40cc] * Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/take-back-my-brain/id1684847484] - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.themoldpros.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.themoldpros.com/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw] Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2vAjnrEkebmZfbEvpdPhED?si=7469cf5b7bdd4d8b], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mold-mycotoxins-more-podcast/id1875039535], & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-mold-mycotoxins-more-podc-322543601/]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com⁠ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/] https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

How Mold Exposure Can Affect a Child's Brain and Behavior

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins & More, I speak with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt about the growing connection between mold exposure, chronic inflammation, autism, ADHD, fatigue, and pediatric illness. We discuss how biotoxin illness affects children differently, why some symptoms are misdiagnosed, the role genetics plays in susceptibility, and why proper remediation and small-particle cleaning are critical for recovery. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Paula Kruppstadt, MD, IFMCP, is a board-certified pediatrician and Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine through The Institute for Functional Medicine. As the founder of Hope for Healing, she has dedicated her career to helping children and adults uncover the root causes of complex health challenges. One of the few pediatricians worldwide to hold IFMCP certification, Dr. Kruppstadt is also an expert in PANS/PANDAS and was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the state's Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council, where she advises on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education for these conditions. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://get2theroot.com/ [https://get2theroot.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/get2theroot.co [https://www.facebook.com/get2theroot.co] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/get2theroot.co/ [https://www.instagram.com/get2theroot.co/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/get2theroot-co [https://www.linkedin.com/company/get2theroot-co] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFW3cTdaOinactGlRUcSn0g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFW3cTdaOinactGlRUcSn0g] 🎧 #Get2TheRoot Podcast with Dr. Paula Kruppstadt Go beyond surface symptoms and uncover the real drivers of health—Dr. Kruppstadt brings integrative and functional medicine insights that empower listeners to embrace root‑cause healing, resilience, and lasting wellness. * Listen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3g6Te5fdrsx3DaEyV0qLgM?si=4d46ca463b4d4e4e] * Listen on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/get2theroot-with-hope-for-healing-podcast/id1844425100?l=en-GB] * Listen on iHeart Radio [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-get2theroot-with-hope-for-298830593/] - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.themoldpros.com/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.themoldpros.com/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw] Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2vAjnrEkebmZfbEvpdPhED?si=7469cf5b7bdd4d8b], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mold-mycotoxins-more-podcast/id1875039535], & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-mold-mycotoxins-more-podc-322543601/]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

Environmental Toxicity: The Overlooked Driver of Chronic Symptoms

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins, and More, I talk with Dr. Eric Wood about how mold exposure and environmental toxins contribute to chronic illness. We explore how toxic load builds up in the body, why symptoms persist, and how supporting detox pathways and improving your environment can help unlock recovery. This conversation connects exposure, detox, and long-term health. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Eric Wood is a naturopathic doctor with nearly two decades of experience in environmental medicine, detoxification, integrative oncology, and chronic illness. He has taught at multiple universities, contributed to medical literature, and founded Visionary Health, where he focuses on mold illness, toxicity, gut health, hormones, and cancer support. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://drericwoodnd.com/ [https://drericwoodnd.com/] - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: ⁠⁠https://www.themoldpros.com/⁠⁠ [https://www.themoldpros.com/] Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/] Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/] YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw] Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2vAjnrEkebmZfbEvpdPhED?si=7469cf5b7bdd4d8b], ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mold-mycotoxins-more-podcast/id1875039535], & ⁠⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-mold-mycotoxins-more-podc-322543601/]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

Are Agar Plate Tests Worth It? What You Need to Know

In this episode, I break down agar plate mold testing, one of the most popular DIY tools used today. I explain how these tests work, why they're easy to use, and where their limitations matter. We cover why mold growth on a plate is normal, how results can vary widely, and why these tests provide incomplete information about exposure and health risk. If you're relying on DIY testing, this will help you understand what's missing. - - - - - About the Host: This episode is a solo discussion led by John Bohde, co-founder of The Mold Pros. He specializes in environmental testing, indoor air quality, and mold-related health investigations, helping individuals understand how their living spaces impact their well-being. - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: ⁠https://www.themoldpros.com/⁠ [https://www.themoldpros.com/] Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/] LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw] Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2vAjnrEkebmZfbEvpdPhED?si=7469cf5b7bdd4d8b], ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mold-mycotoxins-more-podcast/id1875039535], & ⁠⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-mold-mycotoxins-more-podc-322543601/]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

Mold Testing Mistakes: When HERTSMI-2 Helps and When It Doesn't

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins, and More, I break down the HERTSMI-2 test and explain why it has become such a popular DIY tool in the mold illness world. I cover what the test measures, how the scoring works, where it can be useful, and the major limitations that homeowners, patients, and practitioners need to understand before making big decisions about health or home. - - - - - The Mold Pros This is a solo episode hosted by John Bohde, co-founder of The Mold Pros. Drawing from his environmental testing and remediation experience, John walks listeners through the strengths, limitations, and best-use scenarios for HERTSMI-2 testing, while emphasizing the importance of moisture investigation, professional inspection, and a more complete view of indoor environmental health. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://www.themoldpros.com/ [https://www.themoldpros.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/ [https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/ [https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw] Subscribe: ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/2vAjnrEkebmZfbEvpdPhED?si=7469cf5b7bdd4d8b], ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠ [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mold-mycotoxins-more-podcast/id1875039535], & ⁠⁠iHeart Radio⁠⁠ [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1333-mold-mycotoxins-more-podc-322543601/]. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]