You’re in for an awesome episode today! I sat down with functional practitioner and Balancing Hormones Naturally podcast host Leah Brueggeman to talk fertility, hormones, and the environmental stressors most people overlook.

Leah breaks down how toxins, everyday products, and nervous system stress can disrupt hormone balance in both women and men… often without obvious warning signs. We dig into the foundations of hormone health, including blood sugar balance, minerals, digestion, protein, fiber, and why “doing all the right things” doesn’t work if the body is stuck in survival mode.

Leah also shares her personal health journey and practical, realistic steps to reduce endocrine disruptors in daily life, support fertility naturally, and create a healthier internal environment for conception.

If fertility or hormone health has felt confusing, frustrating, or out of reach, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and actionable guidance!

Want more from Leah?Balancing Hormones Naturally PodcastYouTubeleahbrueggemann.com

00:56 Guest Introduction: Leah Brueggeman

01:23 The Impact of Environment on Hormones

03:29 Rising Infertility Rates and Environmental Factors

06:40 Increasing Resilience and Personal Health Journey

15:19 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances

17:49 Symptoms and Signs of Hormonal Imbalances

18:50 Men's Health and Fertility

22:59 Chronic Exposures and Long-term Effects

26:40 Understanding Your Nervous System Ladder

27:05 Calming Techniques for Fight or Flight

27:23 Addressing Nervous System Shutdown

27:43 The Importance of Matching Your Regulation Techniques

28:27 Mineral Support for Adrenals and Thyroid

28:51 Digestive Health and Nutrient Absorption

29:15 Potassium-Rich Foods for Stress Management

29:57 The Role of Sodium and Vitamin C in Adrenal Health

30:52 Foundational Patterns for Health

31:40 The Gradual Decline of Health and Energy

33:12 Quick Wins for Health Improvement

33:39 The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance

39:57 Debunking Hormone Myths

42:06 Advice for the Fertility Journey

45:16 Considerations Before IVF

49:03 The Power of a Healing Environment

49:54 Where to Find More Information

50:33 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Get ready for today’s episode because I got to talk with the awesome Dr. Paul Savage, founder of MD Lifespan! And we explore a treatment most people have never heard of, Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE), and why it’s becoming part of the conversation around chronic illness and environmental exposure.Many people dealing with conditions like mold toxicity, Lyme disease, autoimmune illness, and chronic inflammation are doing everything “right,” yet still struggling. One of the biggest missing pieces is often ongoing environmental toxin exposure and the body’s inability to clear that load effectively.Dr. Savage explains how environmental toxins and biotoxins accumulate in the bloodstream, how this can drive persistent symptoms, and why we’re now seeing measurable neurotoxins even in newborns. The conversation breaks down the science behind TPE, how it works to remove inflammatory and toxic components from plasma, and where it may fit into a broader healing strategy.This episode is all about understanding why some bodies stay stuck and how addressing environmental load may change the equation.

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00:59 The Chronic Illness Journey and Environmental Exposure

02:03 Introducing Dr. Paul Savage and MD Lifespan

04:25 The Rise of Environmental Toxins

08:14 Understanding Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE)

16:10 The Impact of Toxins on Health

24:06 Detox Protocols and Supplements

25:16 Collaborations and Scientific Advisors

26:13 Three-Phase Protocol Explained

27:20 Understanding Toxin Testing

29:59 Challenges in Preventative Healthcare

33:16 Cancer Protocol and Microenvironment Cleanup

34:09 Logistics and Locations

37:35 Cost and Financing of TPE

41:16 Patient Experiences and Testimonials

44:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Today I sit down for an awesome episode with Dr. Haroldo Magariños, founder of DetoxU, dentist, and naturopathic doctor specializing in the oral-gut axis and microbiome health. We talked about something most people overlook: how your mouth and gut are connected and why it matters for your whole body health.

We explore the oral gut connection and why issues like periodontal disease are rarely just dental problems. Dr. Magariños explains how chronic oral infections, environmental toxins, and an overburdened detox system can quietly contribute to systemic inflammation and ongoing symptoms. We talk about why focusing on individual symptoms often misses the bigger picture.

We also dive into biological dentistry, the oral microbiome, and how detox pathways actually function. Dr. Magariños shares practical insights on supporting detoxification in a way that makes sense, where people often go wrong with detox approaches, and how binders fit into a broader strategy for helping the body clear toxins.

If you are dealing with persistent gut issues, inflammatory symptoms, or feel like your body is not clearing things the way it should, then definitely take a listen!

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www.DetoxU.com

00:43 Today's Topic: Oral Microbiome and Gut Connection

01:22 Introducing Dr. Haroldo Magariños

02:40 Dr. Magariños' Background and Journey

02:54 Understanding Chronic Illness and Microbiome Imbalances

08:54 The Role of Environmental Pollutants

09:46 Mouth as a Reflection of Overall Health

17:33 Feeding the Oral Microbiome

21:04 Oil Pulling: Benefits and Drawbacks

23:18 Testing the Oral Microbiome

26:39 Microbial Balance: Mouth vs. Gut

27:54 Inflammation Signs in the Mouth

28:19 Systemic Approach to Oral Health

28:23 The Role of Diet and Probiotics

29:00 Visual Inspections and Microbial Analysis

29:28 The Illusion of Antibiotics

30:41 Introduction to DetoxU

31:25 The Age of Toxins

32:16 Challenges in Detoxification

33:25 Creating DetoxU: A Collaborative Effort

34:56 DetoxU Product Line

36:48 Understanding Remover and Binder

42:38 The Importance of Comprehensive Binders

46:01 Effective Detoxification Protocols

49:19 Final Thoughts on Detoxification

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Today we’re diving into something most people never think to connect with mold or their environment… heart disease. Yep the number one cause of death in the U.S.

I’m joined by Dr. John Kim, a functional medicine practitioner and the founder of Kim Wellness. Dr. Kim has an incredible story. At just 33, he had a heart attack with no classic risk factors. That experience sent him down the rabbit hole of why a “healthy” guy ends up in the ER… and that journey eventually led him straight to environmental exposures, including mold toxicity.

We get into the stuff your doctor probably isn’t talking about: how toxins in your home impact cholesterol production, inflammation, mitochondrial function, your immune system, and ultimately your heart. Dr. Kim breaks down how different environmental stressors stack over time and why so many people are walking around with symptoms no one is connecting back to their space.

He also walks us through his six-step “Encore Method,” where he focuses on everything between lowering environmental impact, opening up detox pathways, rebuilding the microbiome, and helping the body become more resilient overall.

If anything we talked about today hit home, Dr. Kim set up a really awesome #moldfinders special! He’s offering a super discounted 45-minute Discovery Call to help you start digging into the hidden root causes. Check it out here! https://www.kimwellness.co/podcast-listeners-landing-page-rmoldfinders

More about Dr. John Kim:Website: drjohnkim.com

Instagram: @john.pharmd

Episode Breakdown

00:00 — Why we’re talking about heart disease on a mold podcast

01:07 — Introducing Dr. John Kim

04:04 — Dr. Kim’s story: a heart attack at 33

06:01 — What most people misunderstand about heart disease

09:25 — Where functional medicine actually shines

20:13 — Light, circadian rhythm, and why sunlight matters more than you think

24:14 — The environmental toxin conversation most doctors skip

31:36 — How mycotoxins interfere with cholesterol synthesis

33:00 — What mycotoxins do to your immune system

33:37 — Why “more supplements” isn’t the answer to cellular dysfunction

35:32 — Therapies that truly support cellular health

36:49 — Breaking down the Encore Method

37:46 — The nervous system–environment connection

38:29 — Diet, detox, and what actually moves the needle

44:28 — The mental and emotional side no one talks about

50:17 — The reality of mold remediation — and why many people struggle

54:07 — What effective mold recovery really requires

57:36 — Final thoughts and where to find Dr. Kim’s resources

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Today’s episode is an awesome one! I talk with Dr. Trish Leigh, a cognitive neuroscientist and neurofeedback expert, about how mold and other environmental toxins can affect brain function.

Have you ever wondered if your brain fog, fatigue, or even sensory overload was not just in your head but connected to your environment?

Dr. Leigh shares her own story of dealing with environmental exposure and explains how brain mapping and neurofeedback can help you “rewire” your brain. We get into how the nervous system reacts to toxins, why removing environmental triggers is so important, and how neurofeedback can support recovery once the source is addressed.

You will also learn about the brain’s role in detox pathways, what happens when those systems get disrupted, and practical ways to help your brain and body heal.

If you have ever wondered how your environment could be affecting your brain and what you can do about it, this episode is a must-listen!

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Website: https://drtrishleigh.com/

Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTrishLeigh

Social media: https://www.instagram.com/drtrishleigh/

01:15 Meet Dr. Trish Leigh: Cognitive Neuroscientist

01:37 The Impact of Environmental Exposures

03:46 Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback

06:28 Autonomic Nervous System Explained

11:19 Neurofeedback in Action

20:37 Environmental Triggers and Brain Health

27:51 Coping with Environmental Stress

28:36 Cognitive and Emotional Impact of Stress

29:57 Sensory and Motor Issues

31:22 Children's Symptoms and Environmental Triggers

33:43 Family Experiences with Mold Exposure

35:26 Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Environmental Exposure

40:49 Rewiring the Brain for Recovery

46:37 The Importance of Brain Health

52:29 Conclusion and Resources

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This is a big one!! Our 200th episode of moldfinders: RADIO! 🎉

And who better to celebrate with than Dr. Jill Crista! If you're knew here Dr. Crista joins every 50th episode. A tradition I don't think we'll ever stop.

Every time she joins, we get deeper into the real, practical stuff that can make a difference for people dealing with mold illness.

In this episode, we dig into:

• How mold makes conditions like Lyme and autoimmunity worse (and what you can do about it).

• Why remediation feels overwhelming—and how to simplify by focusing on high-impact areas first.

• The different types of mold toxins and what they can do to your health.

• Mold colonization in the body, especially in the sinuses, and what to do when symptoms linger even after you’ve cleaned up your environment.

• Practical nasal treatment strategies, plus resources like Dr. Jill’s masterclasses where she dives even deeper.

We also talk about the Mold IQ Research Initiative—a project working to validate symptom questionnaires against lab results so people can get better answers, faster.

Check out these links from Dr. Crista to learn more:

Fact sheets: https://drcrista.com/handouts/

Mold IQ Research Initiative: https://drcrista.com/mold-research-study/

Nasal Product Options: https://drcrista.com/product/nasal-options-course/

Monthly Masterclass: https://drcrista.com/product-category/courses/courses-public/

Urine Mycotoxin Test Prep handout: https://drcrista.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Urine-Mycotoxin-Prep-Sept24.pdf

00:29 Welcome Back Dr. Jill Crista!

01:33 The Importance of a Concise Episode

02:45 Understanding Client Concerns and Fears

06:17 Economic Impact of Mold Exposure

07:02 Prioritizing Mold Remediation Steps

14:47 The Dangers of Triazine Forming Molds

18:53 Mold IQ Research Initiative

24:49 Understanding Exposure Zones in the House

26:25 Layering Filters on Lab Data

29:00 Addressing Mycotoxins in the Body

30:47 The Role of Sinuses in Mold Sickness

36:29 Testing the Body vs. Testing the Home

39:32 Resources for Treating Mold Sickness

42:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with Katrina Foe, a Functional Nutritionist and Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist with advanced certifications in integrative oncology, and the founder of cancerfreedom.com.

Katrina shares her personal cancer story, including how hidden mold played a major role in her diagnosis. We talk about the critical link between mold and cancer, the importance of functional testing, and the misconceptions that keep so many people from getting to the root cause of their illness.

She also lays out the strategic order of healing, why addressing mold first is so important before working on other systems, and shares some of her go-to detox and prevention strategies.

One of the more surprising things we get into is her recommendation of coffee enemas for liver support and overall detoxification.

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This episode is packed with insight and practical advice, whether you’re dealing with a diagnosis or simply want to take proactive steps for long-term health!

Want to learn more about Katrina?IG: @katrinafoeWebsite: cancerfreedom.com

01:58 Introducing Katrina Foe and Her Journey

03:03 The Role of Mold in Cancer

03:47 Functional Testing and Discovering Mold

06:40 

Challenges in Addressing Mold and Cancer

09:10 The Importance of Comprehensive Testing

12:42 Mold's Impact on Health and Treatment

22:47 The Critical Role of Air Quality

28:53 Common Misconceptions About Illness

29:20 Addressing Environmental Triggers

32:01 Strategic Order of Detoxification

35:12 Benefits of Coffee Enemas

44:33 Testing and Personalized Treatment

46:50 Challenges in Conventional Cancer Treatment

49:40 Success Stories and Approaches

50:59 Preventative Measures and Functional Medicine

53:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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I'm really excited to share today's episode. I’m joined by Ryan Riley, former CEO of CellCore Biosciences and now CEO of STEMREGEN. Ryan’s journey is wild, he went from the tech world to becoming a major force in health and wellness.

We dig into some big topics:

• The real impact mold toxicity can have on your health (and why most people overlook it)
• The power of proper detox protocols (and what makes CellCore’s approach so effective)
• How boosting your gut health and supporting your mitochondria can change everything

Ryan also shares the groundbreaking work he’s leading at STEMREGEN, supplements designed to increase your body’s own stem cells so it can repair itself faster. We talk about studies showing incredible results with chronic congestive heart failure, Parkinson’s, and more. Plus, what this could mean for speeding up recovery and improving quality of life.

We also get into how detox and stem cell support actually work together for a more complete approach to health. And if you’re looking for a real-life reset, Ryan breaks down his 60-Day More You Program, which is a mix of mental and physical health tools, daily videos, journaling prompts, and expert guidance that can help you become the best version of yourself.

This episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss about the future of regenerative wellness.

Want to learn more?STEMREGEN.CO

IG: https://www.instagram.com/stemregen/

01:33 Ryan Riley's Journey with Cell Core

07:11 Understanding Mold Toxicity and Mitochondria Support

17:09 Transition to Stem Regen and Its Impact

29:35 The Body's Remarkable Ability to Repair Itself

30:10 Personal Stories of Recovery and Resilience

32:04 The Power of Stem Gen in Athletic Performance

37:45 Addressing Inflammation and Enhancing Repair

42:47 The 60-Day More You Program

45:27 The Importance of Mental and Physical Health

51:51 Final Thoughts and How to Get Involved

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Get ready because this is a game-changing episode! We dive deep into what might be the most exciting development in mold treatment we've seen in decades. Ariana Thacker, the CEO of MoldCo, is revolutionizing how people access and afford mold toxicity treatment through her virtual clinic.

What You'll Learn:

• How MoldCo delivers proven treatment for $150-300/month (vs. tens of thousands traditionally)

• The 3-step Shoemaker Protocol that's showing 75% symptom resolution in 8-12 weeks

• Why 24% of the US population may be genetically susceptible to mold toxicity

• The specific biomarkers that can identify mold illness in your body

• How virtual care is making world-class treatment accessible nationwide

It was amazing to connect with Ariana and learn that 90% of patients achieve 70-90% symptom improvement when compliant!

Tune in and learn more about MoldCo and why it's so important to treat both your environment and body for success!

Connect with MoldCo: www.moldco.com

Email: [email protected]

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:12 Ariana Thacker's Mission and MoCo Overview

04:17 Personal Health Journey and Mold Toxicity

11:01 MoCo's Approach and Treatment Protocol

21:49 Success Stories and Future Outlook

31:03 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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Ever find yourself reaching for snacks when you're not even hungry? Or eating on autopilot without really knowing why?

In this episode, I’m joined by Amber Romaniuk—an expert in emotional eating, digestion, and hormones—to unpack what’s really going on beneath those habits. Amber opens up about her own journey with binge eating and breaks down the hidden drivers behind compulsive or mindless eating—things like stress, hormone imbalances, and yes, even environmental factors (you know we had to go there).

We talk about how emotional eating isn’t just about willpower—there’s a deeper connection between your body, your emotions, and your environment. And most importantly, Amber shares practical tools to help you start breaking the cycle and build a healthier relationship with food.

Whether you’re dealing with this yourself or supporting someone who is, this is one of those episodes that can shift your perspective—and maybe even your daily habits.Give it a listen. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and better equipped.

Want to learn more from Amber?

IG: www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk

Website: amberapproved.ca

01:13 Guest Introduction: Amber Romaniuk

01:55 Understanding Emotional Eating

04:26 Amber's Personal Journey

08:59 Triggers and Coping Mechanisms

18:19 Physiological and Environmental Factors

27:42 The Struggle with Sugar Cravings

30:03 The Impact of Sugar on the Body31:43 Food Industry Manipulation

34:08 Feeding Healthy Habits to Kids

42:30 Healing and Recovery Protocols

44:59 Addressing Teen Eating Habits

47:46 Self-Compassion and Awareness

51:34 Final Thoughts and Resources

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