Most mold in homes is hidden. It’s often lurking behind drywall, under carpets, or in places you’d NEVER think to check. This hidden mold could be making your child’s ADHD symptoms worse without you even realizing it. That’s because mold exposure is a massive stressor on the body. So, how do you find it? And more importantly, how do you get rid of it?
In this episode of the Soaring Child podcast, mold expert Brian Karr breaks it all down. Brian is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant, specializing in assisting hypersensitive individuals with complex medical conditions by identifying and addressing mold, mycotoxins, and other indoor pathogens in their homes, leading to significant improvements in their health.
As the co-founder of We Inspect and The Dust Test, Brian has become a recognized authority on mold and biotoxin issues for medical professionals nationwide, having assisted over 5,000 hypersensitive individuals in creating healthier living environments.
Tune in to discover if mold could be an underlying stressor for your child and what to do about it!
Links Mentioned in the Show:
- The Effects of Mold on ADHD Kids with Wendy Bernt (Episode 124) - https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/podcast/soaring-child-episode-124/
- Upcoming Training - 3 Steps to Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally - https://info.adhdthriveinstitute.com/live
Key Takeaways:
[4:52] Why Mold is Often Hidden and Its Health Risks
[6:46] Dangers of Relying on Sight and Smell Alone for Mold Detection
[8:18] Identifying Signs of Mold Exposure in Your Home
[10:20] Testing Strategies to Detect Hidden Mold
[18:04] The Impact of Mold on Children's Health and ADHD Symptoms
[18:41] Mold and Its Neurological and Gut Health Effects
[19:27] Key Symptoms of Mold Exposure in Children and Adults
[26:50] Why Mold Affects Some People More Than Others
Memorable Moments:
"Something as invisible as mold can have a profound impact on our health, especially for our kids with ADHD."
"Choosing the wrong mold test can leave dangerous mold undetected, affecting your family's health for years."
"Most mold in a house is hidden. If you can see it, there's often a lot more lurking behind walls and ceilings."
"Think of mold like an iceberg: what you see is often just the tip of a much bigger issue."
"If you rely only on sight and smell, you’re missing almost all of the mold that could be affecting your health."
"Carpet creates more dust and particles, add
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