Mold Free Mom

05/26/2026

For years I thought my hormones were the problem.

The fatigue that no amount of sleep touched. The weight that would not move no matter how clean I ate. The cycle issues, the burnout, the feeling that something was deeply off even when my labs came back fine. I tried every hormone protocol, every supplement, every diet shift. Nothing worked.

It took me way to long to realize my hormones were not the problem. Mold was.

In this episode I sit down with Sara Moreira, a registered nurse and FDNP, and we get into the connection I wish I had understood years sooner. Mold exposure tanks cortisol, drains your minerals, and throws off your thyroid and s*x hormones long before you ever suspect mold is in your home. Standard labs miss it constantly, which is exactly why so many women like me spent years chasing the wrong thing.

If you have been told your labs look fine but your body is screaming that something is wrong, please listen to this one. It might be the missing piece.

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05/22/2026

Amazing people who speak truth! Go listen!

So many people wonder if they will ever get better after being exposed to mold for years. Listen to Danielle's incredible story of how she finally discovered...

05/20/2026

I've taken the ERMI test more than once. The scores came back. Nothing changed.

Each time I was sick, scared, and being told by practitioners I trusted that I needed the score to know what we were dealing with. What the scores actually did was justify another round of expensive supplements I didn't need.

Here's what nobody told me. The ERMI was built by the EPA as a research tool for comparing homes at a population level. The EPA itself says, in writing, that it's not recommended for use as a diagnostic. The scientist who created it has said the Swiffer-style kits most people are sold are not a replacement for the validated vacuum method the test was built on.

Even when the test is done perfectly, the score doesn't tell you where the mold is, whether it's currently growing, or whether your exposure is what's making you sick.

And at the end of it all, you still need a qualified, independent inspector to find the actual problem.

If you've already taken one, you haven't done anything wrong. Just don't let the number send you down a long, expensive protocol that never touches the actual source.

Full breakdown on the blog, link in comments.

05/14/2026

You can do everything right and still not heal from mold. Usually it comes down to three things, and the third one catches almost everyone off guard.

Danielle Tarjoman with MoldMend spends her time with people who have tried it all and still can't get there. In our conversation she broke down the three reasons healing stalls, and the third one is the piece hardly anyone thinks to look at.

If you've been stuck, this episode is worth pressing play on. Full conversation on the podcast, link in bio.
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05/12/2026

You did everything "right" and you're still sick.

Holistic diet. Gut protocols. Every test under the sun. And your body still won't let you live.

I sat down with Danielle Tarjoman, founder of Mold Mend, trained directly under Dr. Andrew Campbell, one of the foremost experts in mycotoxin illness. Her story sounded a lot like mine. Crunchy, holistic, chasing every possible answer, still not well.
The thing nobody had looked for was mold colonization. Not exposure. Not a positive urine test. Living, replicating mold inside her sinuses, lungs, and gut. And here's what stopped me cold: you can be fully colonized with zero symptoms in any of those areas.

We got into why urine mycotoxin tests miss this so often, the three reasons people stay stuck no matter what they try, and the realistic timeline for actually clearing it.
If you've tested negative, cleaned everything up, and still feel like your body is holding you hostage, this one is for you.

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05/11/2026

Musty smell in your house? It's not "old house." It's mold actively releasing chemical byproducts into the air you're breathing. If you can smell it, it's already in your lungs.

Here's the part nobody tells you: the most dangerous mold often has very little smell at all.

Stachybotrys and other toxic molds can grow inside your walls, produce mycotoxins, and smell like nothing.

That's where mold dogs like Scout (pictured with me and Dr. Tate) come in. They sniff out the exact compounds mold releases, even through walls and floors, in places no human inspector can reach.

Mildew? Same organism as mold. Just a friendlier name we use to ignore it longer.

Full breakdown on the blog. What musty smells actually are, where mold hides, and what to do when you can smell it but can't find it.

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05/05/2026

Free scholarships available! All you have to do is apply!

🎉Scholarship announcement! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that the American Building Science Academy has generously donated 30 scholarships to their online course, DIY Mold Inspection: Homeowner’s Field Guide to Moisture and Mold 🤩

📝The application process is simple and you can find full course details using the link below.

🔗https://changetheairfoundation.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/

We truly hope you will consider this opportunity to add one more tool to your toolbelt.

⏳The application process will remain open until May 20, 2026.

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