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Nov 17
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10: The Fastest Ways to Prevent Hidden M...

AMANDA MONTALVO
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Ever wondered why some people get sick in a moldy house and others don’t?



In this episode, I’m joined by Gracie Sanchez, a registered dietitian and one of our one-on-one practitioners here at Hormone Healing RD. Gracie’s known as our resident mold expert, her own experience with repeated exposures and years of functional training have given her a grounded, compassionate approach that takes the fear out of mold illness.


We unpack what mold actually is, how it affects the body, and why it’s showing up for so many women today. There are hidden ways it grows, reasons you can’t “detox” while you’re still living in it, and simple ways to make your home less mold-friendly. Because sometimes the smartest move isn’t adding another supplement, it’s changing the environment your body’s trying to heal in.


This is a part 1 of a 2-part video series where Gracie and I cover everything about mold and how to prevent it.


You’ll Learn:


[00:00] Introduction

[01:13] The early signs of mold exposure that first showed up in Gracie’s college dorm

[02:48] How mercury fillings, fertility struggles, and fatigue pointed toward deeper mold issues

[06:06] The surprising barrier she faced as an RD trying to get mold training, and what changed everything

[10:05] What mold actually is, and the three ways it spreads and harms the body

[16:28] Why mold illness can look like “random” health issues from sinus infections to hormone chaos

[20:39] How humidity, darkness, and even dust create the perfect environment for mold to thrive

[31:24] The reason you can’t detox mold while you’re still living in it, and what happens if you try

[36:40] Practical ways to prevent mold in everyday life, from humidity monitors to open windows


Resources Mentioned:


Dr. Jill Crista Mold Training Certification | Course

Intellipure Air Purifier | Website

Airfree Air Purifier | Website

IQAir Air Purifier | Website

ThermoPro Humidity Meter | Website

The Feminine Periodical Newsletter | Website


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