Begin Within Today - Therapy, Coaching, Chronic Illness Journal & Resources

02/12/2026

Yesterday I had the pleasure of going live with Health to explore how mold impacts the brain, mood, and nervous system regulation 🧠🌿

Thank you to everyone who attended and brought such thoughtful questions. These conversations are long overdue.

If you missed it, you can watch the replay on either of our channels 🎥✨

The discussion was grounded in this article I authored, which outlines how mold exposure can influence cognition, anxiety, depression, trauma processing, and overall nervous system function through neuroimmune and inflammatory pathways. Mold exposure is not just respiratory. It is neurological. It is emotional. It is systemic.

Read the full piece here
https://www.sinusitiswellness.com/an-integrative-psychotherapists-perspective-on-how-mold-affects-the-brain-and-emotions/?mc_cid=7f300b084b&mc_eid=0ab2fbe232

Stay tuned for Part 2 👀

If you are seeking integrative psychotherapy support for chronic illness or environmental illness, feel free to join my waiting list by emailing me through my website, or, check out the free resources list on my website for other mold-practitioners like .chronicillnesstherapists 💌

02/07/2026

Echoing my last post 💚

02/06/2026

No spiritual bypassing in these parts 🙏 However, let’s not bypass our own nervous systems either. We take care of, and prioritize ourselves, as we take care of each other. This is also co-regulation. I have a list of nervous regulating tools in the resources section of the website (link in bio), as we continue to navigate these times.

Via

02/04/2026

Mold exposure does not just affect the body. It can affect the brain and nervous system too 🧠

Many people experience brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty concentrating. Children may show irritability, sleep disruption, attention challenges, or behavioral shifts. In some cases, mold exposure can create neurodivergent-like symptoms or intensify existing traits.

One reason this can happen is neuroinflammation, which occurs when the brain’s immune system becomes activated. This can interfere with neurotransmitters that support mood, focus, and emotional regulation.

Support matters. Many people benefit from mold and nervous system informed practitioners (including mental health care), trauma informed or somatic therapies, neural retraining programs, and supportive communities where lived experiences are understood.

Reducing mold exposure is an important step. For some, targeted cleaning with EC3 Products can be enough, but for others, safely detoxing, as well as leaving or changing a mold-affected environment is necessary to help the nervous system settle.

🤳Join us live on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook on February 11 at 10 am CST to learn more.

Sources:

Indoor Environmental Research and Education. Can Mold Affect Mental Health?
iere.org/can-mold-affect-mental-health

Indoor Environmental Research and Education. Does Black Mold Cause Depression?
iere.org/does-black-mold-cause-depression

Mold ACT. Mold and Kids Health.
moldact.com/symptoms/mold-and-kids-health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Mold Exposure and Health Effects.
niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/mold

Environmental Health Perspectives. Neurodevelopment and Environmental Exposures.
ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP14341

02/04/2026

Mold exposure does not just affect the body. It can affect the brain and nervous system too.

Many people experience brain fog, anxiety, mood changes, emotional overwhelm, or difficulty concentrating. Children may show irritability, sleep disruption, attention challenges, or behavioral shifts. In some cases, mold exposure can create neurodivergent-like symptoms or intensify existing traits.

One reason this can happen is neuroinflammation, which occurs when the brain’s immune system becomes activated. This can interfere with neurotransmitters that support mood, focus, and emotional regulation.

Support matters. Many people benefit from mold and nervous system informed practitioners (including mental health care), trauma informed or somatic therapies, neural retraining programs, and supportive communities where lived experiences are understood.

Reducing mold exposure is an important step. For some, targeted cleaning with EC3 Products can be enough, but for others, safely detoxing, as well as leaving or changing a mold-affected environment is necessary to help the nervous system settle.

🤳Join us live on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook on February 11 at 10 am CST to learn more.

Sources:

Indoor Environmental Research and Education. Can Mold Affect Mental Health?
iere.org/can-mold-affect-mental-health

Indoor Environmental Research and Education. Does Black Mold Cause Depression?
iere.org/does-black-mold-cause-depression

Mold ACT. Mold and Kids Health.
moldact.com/symptoms/mold-and-kids-health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Mold Exposure and Health Effects.
niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/mold

Environmental Health Perspectives. Neurodevelopment and Environmental Exposures.
ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP14341

02/04/2026

No spiritual bypassing in these parts 🙏 we take care of ourselves, as we take care of each other. This is also co-regulation. I have a list of nervous regulating tools in the resources section of the website (link in bio).

Via

01/27/2026

So true ♥️

01/26/2026

S/o to anyone healing their/ our roots. I see, and honor you 🪾Via

01/22/2026

I was interviewed for this Next Avenue article on how stress impacts aging, and it’s a conversation I care deeply about.
One line I shared in the piece really says it all
“The body is designed to move in and out of stress, not remain stuck in it.”
So many of us are living in a near constant state of activation, especially those navigating chronic illness, trauma, or long term caregiving. That kind of stress doesn’t just affect how we feel emotionally. It shows up physically and over time it can age the body faster than we realize.
Grateful to be part of this conversation and to see more attention on how stress actually lives in the body.
You can read the full article here

Chronic stress is called the 'silent killer' because it can lead to serious long-term health problems. Some experts argue it is more influential than diet or exercise.

01/22/2026

Travel is shifting from simple leisure toward experiences that support longer healthier lives. I am quoted in this Next Avenue article on how longevity travel is evolving into a meaningful trend for people seeking vitality and wellbeing as they age. The piece highlights how travelers are increasingly choosing trips that offer more than relaxation, including opportunities to enhance health span and overall quality of life.

If you are interested in how travel and wellbeing intersect or want to explore ways that intentional travel can support health and purpose, this is worth a read.
Read here
https://lnkd.in/gRiC5vGy

Article by Cynthia Staton
Next Avenue
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01/21/2026

I have the honor of doing this work with my clients. 🐚It is both wild and beautiful what comes out of co creating a space for these conditions to speak with us, tell us their story, and share exactly what they need. And then, just as importantly, to truly integrate it.

Via , whose podcast I will be on soon. 🎙️

01/18/2026

For those who missed my latest newsletter 💌 We lost a great one (and, sadly two others this week - May they rest in power).

Dr. Alexander Shikhman saved my life, and many others. I’ve easily referred 100 patients to him, many of who share the same sentiments. That’s what brings me the most sadness - all of those who I won’t be able to refer to him. Same goes for closing 😔I will be hosting a grief circle for those of affected soon. Please let me know preferred dates/ times. Until then, the lovely will be facilitating a free empowerment circle for this Tuesday.

Meanwhile, this newsletter which is archived in the press section of the site, contains a list of wonderful integrative doctors for continuity of care, some of who also accept insurance like and - But, I hope can open its doors again, soon. Sending so much love to their office, and his family as they navigate this loss.