06/09/2025
I’ve had my own battle with mold 4 decades ago. It was horrible. Luckily we moved and the problem was solved.
A few weeks ago, I shared the unsettling experience of discovering hidden black mold in the rental home we stayed in while building our Idaho house — and how doing the right thing got us evicted.
What I didn’t share then is what happened next.
Not long after we moved out, the landlord’s wife (who had lived in that house for years) passed away after suffering from unexplained illness. And though we can never know for sure, I often wonder: how much of that suffering could have been due to the very mold we uncovered?
That question stuck with me. So I finally decided to get tested and run a mycotoxin panel from RealTime Labs, one of the most trusted names in advanced mold detection.
The results? Eye-opening.
Aflatoxins – Present
Trichothecenes – Present
Zearalenone – Equivocal
These are not just benign environmental annoyances. Aflatoxins, for instance, are highly carcinogenic and attack the liver and immune system. Trichothecenes are known to suppress immunity and interfere with protein synthesis — contributing to fatigue, brain fog, and even neurological symptoms.
It explained so much... All of the symptoms I chalked up to aging or stress was actually my body trying to detox poisons I didn’t even know I’d been exposed to!
And I’m not alone.
James had his own mold test run and the results were off the charts for Ochratoxin A, one of the most toxic mold byproducts out there. It’s known to damage kidneys, suppress the immune system, and wreak havoc on energy levels.
According to the CDC, 1 in 5 people with chronic respiratory issues are unknowingly being exposed to mold. And experts estimate that 70% of homes have hidden mold — lurking under carpets, behind showers, inside walls, and even in air ducts or houseplants.
If you're experiencing chronic fatigue, brain fog and memory loss, respiratory problems, immune system weakness, or headaches that won't quit then mold could be the real reason you're still sick.
I’ve recently come across stories of families exposed for only six months who developed brain damage, hormonal disruption, and disabling fatigue — all without ever suspecting their home was the source.
Please don’t wait until you’re desperate for answers. Mold is not something to mess around with.
Detox is now part of my daily healing, and I’ll be sharing the steps I’m taking soon.
But for now, I urge you: Test, don’t guess.
Get your environment checked. Test your body. And give yourself the gift of clarity.
Your healing could start with a single answer. 💜
