# 15. The Emotional and Physical Journey of Mold Exposure (with Jill Carnahan, MD)

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Podcast: [Take Back Your Health®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/take-back-your-health-6863527)
Published: 2024-06-03T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Exposure to toxic mold can be devastating and can affect not only your health but your relationships too. I sat down with Jill Carnahan, MD, to discuss mold toxicity; what it is, its impact and the step-by-step guide to heal. She also shares how to be your own health advocate and the importance of intuition when facing a diagnosis. You’ll hear how we’ve both been impacted by medical issues, and how our experiences have underscored our passion for helping others when conventional medicine fails them. Dr. Carnahan highlights the rise in breast cancer among women under 40, the impact of environmental toxins, and shares practical and thoughtful strategies for recovering from mold illness. The top takeaways are: The impact of toxic load on the immune system The benefits of glutathione in helping remove mold toxins from the body The importance of family support and community to understand and help you through the upheaval of mold exposure and any healing journey Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert®. She is dually board certified and is the founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness, she brings a unique perspective to treating patients. She specializes in searching for the underlying causes of illness through cutting-edge lab testing and personalized medicine protocols. Dr. Carnahan's story is also detailed in her bestselling book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith , meant to inspire and impart valuable health insights. 01:03 Meet Dr. Jill Carnahan: A Journey from Patient to Functional Medicine Expert 02:17 The Holistic Roots of a Medical Journey: From Breast Cancer to Functional Medicine 04:26 Navigating Breast Cancer with H…

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