Fertility

May 27, 2025

#85: Is Mold Affecting Your Fertility and Family? with Deidre Bloomquist

This week, we’re diving deep into mold and mold toxicity—what it is, how it affects your health, and how to heal from it without spending a fortune. We talk about the differences between food mold and environmental mold, common signs of exposure, and how it impacts fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and your children’s health. Whether you’re dealing with unexplained fatigue, inflammation, or recurring illness, this episode gives you tools to uncover and address the root issue.

About this episode

What you'll learn

  1. The difference between environmental mold and food mold
  2. Common symptoms of mold exposure and toxicity
  3. How mold affects hormones, fertility, and postpartum recovery
  4. How children are uniquely impacted by mold exposure
  5. Steps for testing your home and body for mold
  6. Budget-friendly ways to start detoxing from mold
  7. Nutrients and foods that support recovery from mold toxicity
  8. Tips for preventing mold exposure in the home

About Deidre

Deidre Bloomquist is the visionary functional nutritionist and founder of Always Growing Wellness dedicated to unraveling the complex relationship between environmental toxins, fertility, and childhood health. With a deep passion for preconception toxin reduction, she empowers individuals to enhance fertility, achieve healthier pregnancies, and nurture thriving future generations. Her pediatric practice specializes in supporting gut health and eczema by screening for toxin burden. Her virtual practice supports clients across the United States to restore health by bringing our bodies back to their natural capacity. She is also the best-selling author of Toxic Infertility: Detoxification Solutions to Improve Natural Fertility.

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