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By John Bohde
The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.
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For some people, removing mold from the environment does not immediately bring an end to fatigue, brain fog, sensitivities, pain, or other persistent symptoms. Ashok Gupta believes part of the explanation may lie in a nervous system that continues responding as though the original threat is still present. Ashok Gupta is the founder and CEO of the Gupta Program. After developing ME/chronic fatigue syndrome while studying at Cambridge University, he began researching neuroscience and brain retraining techniques that he says contributed to his recovery. In this conversation, Gupta explains his hypothesis that the nervous and immune systems can become conditioned to overreact following mold, infection, or other significant stressors. He also discusses neuroplasticity, nervous system regulation, the three components of the Gupta Program, and why he views this work as complementary to environmental remediation and medical care. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why Gupta believes the nervous and immune systems may remain highly reactive after the original mold exposure has been reduced or removed, and how environmental reminders such as smells or locations may trigger that response How neuroplasticity allows the brain to develop new patterns through repetition, and how the Gupta Program combines nervous system regulation, brain retraining, and long-term stress awareness Why Gupta recommends addressing both the environment and the nervous system, plus what his team observed in a randomized controlled trial of approximately 130 people with mold-related illness that was awaiting publication at the time of recording This episode is for people who have addressed mold or other environmental exposures but continue experiencing fatigue, cognitive difficulties, sensitivities, pain, or other persistent symptoms, as well as anyone interested in how nervous system regulation and neuroplasticity may fit into a broader recovery strategy. Get a 10% discount on the Gupta Program using code JOHN10 at https://guptaprogram.com/ . Try it risk-free with a one-year money-back guarantee. - - - - - About the Guest: Ashok is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness and achieving their potential. Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others and then published the well-known recovery program known as the Gupta Program in 2007. It now has 5 independent randomized controlled trials demonstrating its efficacy for ME/CFS, Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, Mold illness, Lyme, and many more. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://guptaprogram.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guptaprogram/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guptaprogram/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuptaProgram - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: https://www.themoldpros.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw Subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcast, & iHeart Radio. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins, and More, I speak with Dr. Ashley Beckman about how her experience with hidden mold transformed her health and clinical work. We discuss why symptoms can differ within one family, how mold may interact with Lyme, hormones, autoimmunity, and the brain, and why genetics are useful data rather than destiny. She also explains the role of home inspection, personalized testing, clean air, sleep, stress regulation, and gentle detox in a supportive recovery plan. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Ashley Beckman is a doctor of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, a functional medicine practitioner, and an expert in epigenetics and cellular detoxification. Drawing from her personal experiences with mold exposure, Lyme-related illness, migraines, brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, and autoimmune symptoms, she combines traditional Chinese medicine with functional testing, nutrition, lifestyle interventions, and personalized root-cause strategies. Her work helps adults, children, and families better understand complex symptoms and approach recovery without overwhelming the body. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://drashley.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/drashleybeckman Instagram: https://instagram.com/drashleybeckman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@drashleybeckman - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: https://www.themoldpros.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw Subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcast, & iHeart Radio. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins, and More, I speak with Dr. Christina Enzmann about why fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, anxiety, and weight changes may not be caused by menopause alone. We discuss how mold, mycotoxins, other environmental exposures, gut dysfunction, mitochondrial health, and the stress response can overlap with midlife symptoms, and why personalized testing may help reveal what is keeping some women from feeling better. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Christina Enzmann is a board-certified gynecologist and menopause specialist who focuses on identifying the root causes of persistent midlife symptoms. Her work explores how environmental toxins, mold, mycotoxins, gut dysfunction, and chronic stress interact with hormonal changes to impact health during midlife. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://drchristinaenzmann.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCEnzmann Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorchristinaenzmann/ - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: https://www.themoldpros.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw Subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcast, & iHeart Radio. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins, and More, I speak with functional medicine dietitian Lisa Smith about the connection between mold exposure, leaky gut, dysbiosis, inflammation, and detoxification. Drawing from her family’s experience with mold illness, Lisa explains why the environment must be addressed first, how nutrition and targeted support may aid recovery, and why detoxification should be gradual and personalized. - - - - - About the Guest: Lisa Smith, MS, RDN, LDN, CHWC is a functional medicine dietitian, gut health expert, and founder of Lisa Smith Wellness, where she helps women restore energy, balance hormones, and slow aging from the inside out. After navigating her own health challenges – including leaky gut, Hashimoto’s, and significant hormone dysregulation – Lisa learned firsthand that symptom management isn’t the same as healing. Sustainable results come from understanding the gut–hormone–nervous system connection and addressing root causes, not just flare-ups. Her work blends clinical precision with real-world practicality, helping women move from reactive and depleted to steady, clear, and deeply confident in their bodies again. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://lisasmithwellness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prettywellpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettywell_podcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-smith-7a8052337/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrettyWellPodcast - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: https://www.themoldpros.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw Subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcast, & iHeart Radio. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

In this episode of Molds, Mycotoxins, and More, I sit down with Dr. Myra Reed to explore the connection between indoor environments and chronic illness. We discuss why air tests can miss significant mold problems, how water damage and hidden moisture affect health, and why symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, sinus issues, anxiety, and gut problems may have environmental roots. Dr. Reed also shares how her own experience with mold exposure transformed the way she practices medicine. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Myra Reed is a board-certified internal medicine physician and certified functional medicine practitioner with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Through her concierge practice in the Florida Panhandle, she combines traditional medicine with root-cause investigation to help patients uncover environmental exposures, metabolic dysfunction, and other contributors to chronic illness. Her work focuses on personalized care, early detection, and helping patients achieve long-term health and resilience. Website: https://drmyrareed.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmyrareed/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmyrareed/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvteWU4BWfKqsAYNweQ2zg - - - - - The Mold Pros Website: https://www.themoldpros.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themoldprofessionals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoldpros/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-mold-pros-inc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbfEQ72pUwsLcE1n-y7kw Subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcast, & iHeart Radio. - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/
The podcast currently has 25 episodes available.