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Aubree Felderhoff | Mold Illness Recovery Specialist · Toxic Mold Detox Expert
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***TOP 1.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Have you been sick for months or even years with no real diagnosis? Have doctors told you it's stress, anxiety, or "all in your head"—but you know deep down something is really wrong? Have you spent thousands on tests, supplements, and specialists, done "all the right things" and yet still feel terrible? Have you wondered if mold could be behind it all—but figuring out where to even start feels completely overwhelming? 🩷 I'm Aubree Felderhoff. I asked myself these same questions for twelve years. I saw over 30 doctors. I spent more than $250,000 searching for answers. I finally discovered mold was behind everything—and thought the nightmare was about to end. I followed the protocols the "experts" recommended. I did everything right. And I got even sicker. It took years of wrong turns, wasted money, and dead-end treatments before I found what actually works. Not symptom management. Not lifelong protocols. Real healing with an end date. Now I help families skip the nightmare my family lived through. This podcast is the roadmap I wish someone had handed me when I was desperate, dismissed, and losing hope. I'll teach you how to figure out if mold is actually your problem, which tests are worth your money, how to find and fix mold without getting scammed, and how to heal—for real—so you can move on with your life. No fluff. No gatekeeping. No forever protocols. You're not crazy. You're not alone. And this doesn't have to be your life forever. 🎧 Subscribe now and let's get you better. 🔗 moldfreemom.com ✉️ hello@moldfreemom.com

  1. 4d ago

    96 | Got Mold? 3 Types of Inspectors and Which One to Trust with Kendra Seymour of Change the Air

    Hidden mold in the home made Kendra Seymour’s family sick for years, and it started with one question: should we be standing here? She was watching a handyman rip moldy drywall out of the house she was about to buy, with no masks and no containment. The answer she got was that two other buyers would happily take the house if she backed out. My friend Kendra is co-founder of Change the Air Foundation, and our stories are so similar. We both made the mistakes, trusted the wrong people, and came out the other side. Kendra breaks down who to call first when you find mold. If you feel overwhelmed and don’t know who to trust after mold exposure, this one will help you take your next step. Key Takeaways: The one sentence a receptionist said to Kendra that changed everythingWhy your hairstylist likely needs more certification than the person handling mold in your homeThe three types of inspectors Kendra sees most, and the only one worth your moneyWhat a 2013 study found about bleach and mold sprays (save this for the skeptical spouse or landlord)A free monthly habit, tied to the day you pay your mortgage or rent, that catches problems earlyQuestions this episode answers: Who should I call first if I find mold in my home? An independent indoor environmental professional (IEP), not a remediation company. Does bleach kill mold? Bleach can remove the color, but it doesn’t reach the roots growing into drywall and wood. The goal is safe removal and fixing the moisture source. Is black mold the only dangerous mold? No. Color is a poor indicator of toxicity. Any indoor mold growth should be safely removed. What does a good mold inspection include? A top-to-bottom look inside and out, strategic testing, and questions about your home’s history and your family’s symptoms. It takes hours, not 45 minutes. What can renters do about mold? Document everything, offer to find a qualified IEP, refuse spraying or wiping, and if needed, negotiate to break your lease. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free MomConnect with Kendra Seymour: Change the Air FoundationPodcastInstagramFacebook

  2. Oct 20

    95 | How Long Does Mold Recovery Take? Why Your Healing Can Be Much Shorter Than You’ve Been Told

    Will I ever feel like myself again? If you’re walking through mold illness, I know that question can feel heavier than any symptom. In this episode of the Mold Free Mom Podcast, I’m sharing how long mold recovery really takes, and why your story doesn’t have to end with making do. Seven years into being sick, I finally got my diagnosis of CIRS and mold toxicity, along with a doctor telling me it would take three to five years to get well. I believed him. Year one, nothing changed. Year two, still nothing. When I finally did the right things in the right order, it took months. Your body is designed to heal, and real healing has an end date. Key Takeaways The tiny, unexpected sign that told me my body was finally healing, after almost a decade without itWhy recovery looks more like building muscle than a straight line, and what your hard days might actually meanThe 3 most common reasons people do everything right and still don’t get better (I’ve made all three)How your exposure history and your health before mold shape your timelineWhy “recovered” may not mean going back to who you were, and why that can be good newsThe realistic timeframe I see with clients once the order is rightQuestions this episode answers How long does it take to recover from mold illness? It depends on your exposure level, your health going in, and whether you’re still exposed. Once the right steps happen in the right order, Aubree Felderhoff of Mold Free Mom sees most people heal a large amount within six months to a year. Will I ever feel like myself again after mold exposure? Yes. Healing is possible no matter how long you’ve been sick. You may not look exactly like who you were before, but many people come out wiser and more in tune with their bodies. What are the first signs you’re recovering from mold toxicity? Look for small wins: deeper sleep, remembering your dreams, a little more energy on some days, and moments when brain fog lifts. They won’t always last at first, and that’s normal. Why am I not getting better from mold illness when I’m doing everything right? The most common reasons are ongoing mold exposure, doing too much too aggressively, and quitting when symptoms temporarily return. Is it normal to feel worse during mold recovery? Yes. Recovery happens in layers and isn’t a straight line, so a hard day doesn’t mean healing has stopped. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free Mom

  3. Oct 13

    94 | 22 Diagnoses Reversed: Healing From Mold Illness and Lyme After 30 Years - Heather Sunderland

    Twenty-two diagnoses, nearly 30 years of searching, and the answer turned out to be mold toxicity and Lyme disease. Before she found it, my friend Heather Sunderland had a spinal cord stimulator, a diet down to 10 foods, and a body that could barely walk. Today all 22 of those labels have been reversed. Heather is a board certified functional health coach and co-owner of Navigating Mold and CIRS, and her mold recovery story is one of the most hope-filled I’ve heard. We talk about why killing and binding first backfired for both of us, how food became about 85% of her healing, and how to listen to your body when brain fog and fear are loud. We also get honest about leaning on God when healing takes longer than you want. Key Takeaways The question her doctor asked at 52 that finally cracked open three decades of mystery symptomsHow one tablespoon of a liquid meal started expanding her diet one food at a time, and what lifted at three monthsThe order that works for mold and Lyme together, and why starting with killing so often backfiresHow to tell a craving from your body apart from a craving from the bugsWhy feeling like you have the flu after leaving a moldy home might not mean what you think Questions this episode answers Can you recover from mold illness after decades of being sick? Yes. Heather Sunderland went nearly 30 years undiagnosed, collected 22 illness labels, and has reversed all of them by addressing root causes, including mold toxicity and Lyme disease. What should you treat first if you have mold and Lyme? The order stays the same: calm the nervous system, open drainage pathways, and build a foundation of hydration and minerals before killing or detoxing. That foundation usually takes two to four weeks. Why do I feel worse after leaving a moldy house? Often your body can finally let go of what it’s been holding. Detox can feel exactly like the flu, and supporting your drainage pathways usually brings relief. Can food help with mold detox? Heather credits food with about 85% of her healing. Whole, anti-inflammatory foods support detox, added gradually at the pace your body can handle. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free Mom Connect with Heather Sunderland: WebsiteInstagramEmail: healthcoachingbyheather@gmail.com

  4. Oct 6

    93 | Mold Q&A: Do I Have to Leave My Home to Heal From Mold? 4 Facts to Get Before You Decide

    Do I have to leave my home to heal from mold? If that question has been sitting in the back of your mind, maybe even keeping you from testing, you are not alone. It floods my inbox and DMs, and it comes up on almost every discovery call and lab consultation I do. Welcome to the very first Mold Q&A, a new monthly segment where I answer one question I keep hearing from you. This one I know well. My family walked away from our brand new dream home and left every single thing behind because we were done fighting. Then in our current home, we've been through three remediations, and the thought of starting over felt like 5,000 houses fell on me. So we stayed. We remediated. And we healed. Today I'm sharing the first step that turns the what-if spiral into a clear plan for mold recovery. You don't have to stay trapped in this. Key Takeaways Why so many people put off mold testing, and the fear quietly hiding behind that choiceWhat I learned leaving one home behind, then staying through three remediations in the nextHow often my clients actually stay in their homes and heal (it might surprise you)Why "Am I going to lose my home?" may be the wrong question right nowThe four facts you need about your home before deciding to stay or leaveQuestions this episode answers Do I have to move out of my house to recover from mold illness? Not always. Many people remediate their home and heal while living in it. The decision to stay or leave should come after you have the facts about where the moisture and mold are coming from and how extensive it is. Can you heal from mold exposure in a remediated home? Yes. When the moisture source is fixed, the mold is properly remediated, and steps are in place to keep it from coming back, a home can be a safe place to heal. What should I do first if I think mold in my home is making me sick? Test your body first to see if mold exposure is behind your symptoms. If it is, get the facts on your home: where the exposure is coming from, how big it is, why it's happening, and how to fix it. Why do I feel so much fear about mold in my home? Fear of losing your home or belongings is a completely normal reaction. Most of that anxiety comes from future what-ifs, and gathering real information is what breaks the loop. How do I decide whether to stay or leave a moldy house? Once you have a clear map of your home and environment, you can follow a remediation plan and stay, or leave if that feels safer for your family. Both are valid choices. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free Mom

  5. Sep 29

    92 | Do You Believe You Can Heal? Why Fear Keeps You Stuck in Chronic Illness with Dr. Ben Rall

    What if your body isn't the enemy you've been fighting? If you're living with chronic illness or mold illness and fear has quietly become your constant companion, this conversation is for you. Dr. Ben Rall was training for the Olympics as a boxer when he got sick, was told he'd take medication forever, and went home "sick, fat and depressed." What happened next became his life's purpose. We talk about why so many people show up hopeless and afraid, why testing isn't always the first step, and the moment God asked me if I trusted Him with everything. Including my health. Key Takeaways The question Ben asks every new patient, and why so many have never once considered itWhy he says to hold off on $10,000 of testing until one thing is in placeA woman whose hormone results looked like menopause, and the news she shared before he could read themWhat the woman bent over for 18 years says to anyone who has stopped expecting to healHow health quietly becomes an idol, even when it's wrapped in good thingsA friend healed of debilitating pain for five minutes, and why that changed everything Questions this episode answers Can fear make it harder to heal from chronic illness? Yes. Fear pushes you toward decisions that aren't in your best interest. Dr. Ben believes understanding how wonderfully your body was made is the antidote. Should I get more testing if I'm sick and don't know why? Start with the basics: rest, real food, movement, and mindset. If you're still struggling, go deeper. With mold, clues like a past water leak can point the way faster. Is my body really designed to heal? Yes. As Dr. Ben put it, if you're breathing, you can heal. What if I've prayed for healing for years and nothing has changed? You are not forgotten. As a Mold Recovery Specialist and founder of Mold Free Mom, my turning point came when I surrendered my health to God. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free Mom Connect with Dr. Ben Rall: Learn more at Designed to HealConnect on InstagramDesigned to Heal Podcast

  6. Sep 22

    91 | The Mold Exposure I Was Too Embarrassed to Share: What NOT to Do When You Have a Leak

    Okay, I have to be honest with you. My family hasn't been through mold twice. We've been through it three times, and I've been too embarrassed to talk about the third one. Until now. Forty-eight hours after we moved back into our freshly remediated home, we came home from church and stepped into four inches of water. My youngest son's toilet had overflowed into the hallway and all three boy's rooms. We knew what to do, or so I thought. Down to the studs, fans and dehumidifiers for weeks, everything tested dry before we rebuilt. A few months later my symptoms came back. Then my husband's. Then my boy's. This is our failed DIY remediation, the water we missed, and what I'd do differently. Key Takeaways The one spot we couldn't reach as homeowners, and why it cost more than our whole first remediationHow our moisture meter said "dry" while the water hid where we never thought to lookWhat I was told about "waterproof" flooring, and why I won't put it in my home againThe three questions I now ask the second I see standing waterWhy I gaslit myself into waiting to call our inspector, and why so many of you do tooWhat we did differently when our bathtub started leaking over Labor DayQuestions this episode answers How fast can mold grow after a leak or flood? Mold can start growing in as little as 24 to 48 hours. If water has been sitting for days, that's not one I'd handle yourself. Can I clean up water damage on my own? Sometimes, yes. Ask three things first: How much water is it, and how long has it been sitting? Did it reach anything I can't remove myself? Can I verify it's dry inside, not just the surface? If any give you pause, call an IEP or a mold dog. Why did mold grow when my moisture meter said everything was dry? Water follows the path of least resistance. Can mold grow under luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring? It can. LVP is waterproof on top, but it doesn't breathe. Water underneath sits with nowhere to go. Can mold illness symptoms come back after remediation? Yes. A new water event or missed areas brings them right back. If your symptoms aren't budging, get your home looked at again. How do I prepare my family for a water emergency? Make your plan now, while you're calm and not standing in water. Know where your shut-offs are, keep fans and a dehumidifier on hand, and decide ahead of time when you'll call a pro. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free Mom

  7. Sep 8

    90 | Taking Binders and Still Sick? What Actually Heals Mold Illness with Dr. Andrew Campbell

    Mold illness gets misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic Lyme, MS, and autoimmune disease. In this conversation, Dr. Andrew W. Campbell explains why so much of the popular mold testing and detox advice has no published research behind it, and what he has actually used to get thousands of patients well. Dr. Campbell is a huge part of my own healing story, so this one meant a lot to me. He has spent more than 35 years treating people sick from mold, mycotoxins, Lyme, pesticides, and industrial chemicals. He walks through why he trusts blood serum testing, what he does with patients who react to everything, and why the first move is never a supplement. If you have done the protocols, spent the money, and you are still sick, this is for you. Key Takeaways: Why he says urine testing keeps giving almost everyone the same answer, and what those numbers are actually measuringThe three things a blood serum test tells you that a urine test cannot, including whether the exposure is happening right nowHis take on binders, and the one question he asks anyone who recommends themWhat he does first with a patient who cannot tolerate anything, and why it means taking things away instead of adding themThe mycotoxin behind early puberty, PCOS, and unexplained infertility, and why he thinks fertility clinics are missing it Questions this episode answers: What is the most accurate test for mold and mycotoxins? Dr. Campbell uses blood serum testing through MyMycoLab. It measures how much of 14 mycotoxins is in your body right now, whether the exposure is current or past, and whether mast cell activation is happening. Why did my urine mycotoxin test come back negative when I am living in mold? Urine testing measures what your body has already excreted, and many mycotoxins bind tightly to albumin in the blood and are never released in urine. A negative result does not mean you are not sick. Do binders work for mold detox? There are currently no studies done on humans showing binders work. Can mold cause infertility, PCOS, or early puberty? Yes. Zearalenone is a highly estrogenic mycotoxin linked to precocious puberty in girls, PCOS, pregnancy complications, and reduced testosterone in men. What is the first step in recovering from mold exposure? Remove the person from the toxin or the toxin from the person. No treatment works while you are still breathing it in every day. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free Mom

  8. Aug 25

    89 | 3 Mistakes I Made in My Mold Illness Journey That Cost Me Years. Are You Doing One?

    I spent seven years collecting diagnoses before anyone ever mentioned mold. Hashimoto's, endometriosis, adrenal dysfunction, a scare with a tumor on my pituitary gland. Every specialist had an explanation for a piece of it, and not one of them asked why a healthy woman in her twenties suddenly fell apart. If your mystery symptoms keep multiplying no matter how many doctors you see, I want to walk you through what I wish someone had walked me through back then. I'm pulling from my own seven year mess of a health history and from the discovery calls I do almost every week with people who sound exactly like I did, to break down the three mistakes that keep people stuck wondering if mold illness is really their problem. If you've ever sat across from a doctor with a binder of symptoms and felt that flicker of "maybe it really is just me," this episode is for you. Key Takeaways: The diagnosis pattern that had me convinced I was the "incurable case," and why it had nothing to do with my willpowerWhy I tested negative on urine mycotoxin testing over and over, and what that result actually meantThe genetic explanation I was given for why my body couldn't detox mold, and why it fell apart the moment I looked at my own childhoodThe one test I now tell clients to start with before they spend another dollar on treatmentWhy a "clean" inspection report based on an air sample alone can be dangerously misleading Questions this episode answers: How do I know if mold is causing my mystery symptoms? Start with testing the body rather than guessing from symptoms alone. Blood serum antibody testing for mycotoxins shows both current exposure and total toxin load. Is urine mycotoxin testing accurate for mold illness? Urine testing can miss mold toxicity entirely, including in people who are highly symptomatic, because a negative result can mean either no exposure or a body too burdened to detox and excrete mycotoxins. Should I test my home or my body first for mold? Test your body first. Environmental testing is more expensive and easy to get wrong, and a negative home inspection does not rule out mold illness if the wrong method was used. Can an air sample mold test be wrong? Yes. An air sample only captures a snapshot of one moment in one room, and something as small as an open door can change the reading entirely, so it should never be the sole basis for ruling mold in or out. You are not broken, and you are not too complicated to heal. You just need the right next step, and that starts with real answers instead of more guessing. Rooting for you, Aubree Links and Resources: Book a Free Discovery CallGet the Mold Testing BundleMold Recovery SupplementsTake the Free Mold Symptom AssessmentLearn more at Mold Free Mom

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***TOP 1.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Have you been sick for months or even years with no real diagnosis? Have doctors told you it's stress, anxiety, or "all in your head"—but you know deep down something is really wrong? Have you spent thousands on tests, supplements, and specialists, done "all the right things" and yet still feel terrible? Have you wondered if mold could be behind it all—but figuring out where to even start feels completely overwhelming? 🩷 I'm Aubree Felderhoff. I asked myself these same questions for twelve years. I saw over 30 doctors. I spent more than $250,000 searching for answers. I finally discovered mold was behind everything—and thought the nightmare was about to end. I followed the protocols the "experts" recommended. I did everything right. And I got even sicker. It took years of wrong turns, wasted money, and dead-end treatments before I found what actually works. Not symptom management. Not lifelong protocols. Real healing with an end date. Now I help families skip the nightmare my family lived through. This podcast is the roadmap I wish someone had handed me when I was desperate, dismissed, and losing hope. I'll teach you how to figure out if mold is actually your problem, which tests are worth your money, how to find and fix mold without getting scammed, and how to heal—for real—so you can move on with your life. No fluff. No gatekeeping. No forever protocols. You're not crazy. You're not alone. And this doesn't have to be your life forever. 🎧 Subscribe now and let's get you better. 🔗 moldfreemom.com ✉️ hello@moldfreemom.com

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    Aubree Felderhoff | Mold Illness Recovery Specialist · Toxic Mold Detox Expert
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