#moldillness

[d0nt-blinkk]

PLEASE HELP 🥺 !!! I really could use anything to help treat my health conditions! Shares & likes are appreciated too!

Chronic Lyme, EBV, and CIRS (Mold Illness) organized by Kaitlin McEwan

Hi I’m Katie, and in late 2017, at age 20, I started experiencing a multitud… Kaitlin McEwan needs your support for Chronic Lyme, EBV, and C

[pufftheemagicdragon]

Parasitic vs symbiotic

I have a parasitic relationship with the mycotoxins in my body in the short-term, but a symbiotic relationship with them in the long-term. The mycotoxins will be referred to as “she” from here on out. 

She drains my energy and keeps me from living a life that many people around me get to experience. She creates so much inflammation in my body that the only way for me to keep the inflammation from completely physically disabling me is for me to severely limit my diet and avoid most indoor public spaces that I would otherwise frequent. She made my life incredibly small in many ways. She is controlling and fearful of my autonomy over our body. My autonomy makes her feel like she doesn’t have space in my body to live. But it’s my body not hers. 

She keeps me questioning. Everything and everyone around me. She infiltrates my thoughts. The more space she takes up, the more suspicious and anxious my thoughts get. Not about her, of course, but about the people I love and the things I’m able to do. She makes me doubt myself. I thought for decades that I was just dummer and more anxious than everyone else. It turns out she was keeping me in such an overloaded cycle of anxious thought rumination that I barely had space to wonder. She kept my body in a state of hyper vigilance. 

At first, there was just the fatigue. And even though it affected my everyday life, it was a soft launch of the abuse that was to come later. So that by the time I was barely functioning - by the time that I couldn’t form full thoughts or speak coherently - I had long forgotten where we had started and what it felt like not to have her around. But of course when it all began, I wasn’t conscious that it was her pulling the strings. I blamed myself, because everyone else did. 

What about the symbiosis though?

It was hard earned. And we swing in and out of it even now.

She forced me to come to terms with how little I advocated for myself. How little I was taught to, anyway. She forced me to overcome an entire societal norm of a woman’s place, of a firstborn daughter with an expectation to be a parent, an internalizing autistic woman with an expectation to be neurotypical and socially communicative in a world that prioritizes externalizing ways of self regulation. 

It was too much for me to take on at age 15, but happened nonetheless. 

I swam in the dark for the next decade plus. 

Only in the last few years have I reaped the benefits of our relationship. I am able to see that she forced me to prioritize our body and sense of self over the crumbs of validation I thought I needed from men I had monogamous relationships with. The crumbs helped me through the extreme pain that she put us through. The crumbs were all I had at the time, or at least so I thought. No one else was coming to help me or take the pain away. Certainly not those men. No expert, no doctor, no friend or parent. Not because they didn’t try, but because none of them even knew of her existence. She taught me that I had to stand up and fight with her for some space. Paradoxically, that fight looked like leaving toxic relationships, resting, and prioritizing long term goals instead of short term relief. Not beating myself up. But it was a fight to do those things. It’s a fight in this world to rest. It’s a fight to find peace. 

The idea of “reaching happiness” is a myth. She taught me this. 

The better we (her, and I) get at reaching the sense of self I was born with, the better we realize it’s about being able to dance in the rain, or ride the waves so to speak. The waves will always crash. It will never end. We live on earth for fucks sake! Learn to surf. 

She taught me that my experience is not unique. No one’s experience is. We think they are, and in the detail, yes our experiences are unique. I’m one for detail, but in this case, getting lost in how unique our pain is will only increases it. 

She has taught me to see this type of pain that others carry. Sometimes with more clarity than they are aware of. One of my greatest strengths.  And to understand the collective nature of everything.

Most recently she has been teaching me that just because our relationship is at a specific point, it doesn’t mean that other people are at that point in their relationship with their teachers. And that telling people about my experience with her won’t hasten their journey to symbiosis. It may help them in the long term to know about her existence, but just like me, they will struggle against it for a long time first. They will have to learn to surf on their own. But I will be there to watch them when they stand up.

[daviddavi09]

Episode 4: Lyme Disease - Healing in Vermont PREVIEW | BioNexus Health Podcast

In this compelling episode of the BioNexus Health Podcast, Matthew gives a moving personal account of healing and hope following decades of living with chronic illness. Through a targeted plant-based treatment protocol, they first sensed a change—feeling reborn with renewed energy, emotional healing, and a sense that life after illness was possible. This inspiring testimony points out the moment when recovery truly became tangible. The episode further emphasizes the need for personalized care in managing complicated conditions such as Lyme disease, mold illness, and so on. For educational purposes only—contact your healthcare professional for medical guidance.

[daviddavi09]

Episode 2: Lyme Disease - Healing in New Jersey PREVIEW | BioNexus Health Podcast

In this touching episode of the BioNexus Health Podcast, a parent testifies about their daughter Lydia's amazing healing process with plant-based therapies for chronic disease. At first skeptical and ready to go by traditional antibiotics, the family opted for an alternative route after observing steady gains in Lydia's health month after month. This interview showcases the overcoming and trials of walking through chronic ailments such as Lyme disease, PANS, and mold illness, and emphasizes the need to be patient and accept each step of the healing process. Listen for a powerful story of healing, hope, and the strength of integrative, sustainable care.

[daviddavi09]

Experts Episode 29: Precautions & Tips for Washing Machines (MOLD) | BioNexus Health Podcast

In this educational episode of the BioNexus Health Podcast, board-certified integrative pediatrician and natural medicine pioneer Dr. Jodie A. Dashore responds to an often-asked question from her patients and listeners: How to effectively manage and care for washing machines, particularly in homes experiencing mold biotoxin illness. Dr. Dashore gives a comprehensive, step-by-step rundown on how to deal with both top-loading and front-loading washing machines to reduce exposure to mold. She talks about why front loaders are more susceptible to mold, describes the necessity of having dehumidifiers in laundry rooms, and provides weekly cleaning habits using borax and vinegar. Realistic images from her son's apartment laundry facility aid in backing up doable advice on mold prevention, such as drying habits, dispenser maintenance, and machine upkeep. This video is a must-watch for anyone dealing with chronic illness, mold sensitivity, or environmental toxicity, providing real-world solutions based on integrative wellness and environmental safety.

[daviddavi09]

Episode 38: Autism Uprooted: Recovery of a Balkan Child | BioNexus Health Podcast

In this compassionate and very enlightening episode of the BioNexus Health Podcast, Dr. Jodie A. Dashore invites Alexandra, a dedicated autism mom from Serbia, who recounts her family's remarkable story of healing and hope. Along with her, they discuss the tremendous influence of a plant-based, herbal strategy in treating autism spectrum disorder, chronic infections, PANS, mold illness, and more. Alexandra shares about her son's change—from aggression, language delays, and sleep disturbances to enhanced communication, greater concentration, less self-mutilation, and quality sleep—due to the personalized BioNexus herbal protocol. The show also discusses the need for community support, the fallacy of aggressive treatments such as IVIG and FMT, and the wave effect of empowering parents worldwide. A family necessity for those looking for wholistic, non-invasive, and deeply empathic answers to autism and chronic illness of complexity.

[daviddavi09]

Episode 46: Story of Life-long Symptoms to Recovery | BioNexus Health Podcast

In this courageous episode of the BioNexus Health Podcast, Dr. Jodie A. Dashore interviews Linda of New Jersey about her extensive and arduous journey through Lyme disease, mold biotoxin illness, and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS). Linda shares candidly about her decades of misdiagnosis, the futility of mainstream treatments, and how her condition worsened despite long-term antibiotic usage. She discusses the milestone moment that caused her to turn to an entirely natural, herb-based recovery plan at BioNexus Health. From struggling with cognitive impairment and immune system failure following Hurricane Sandy to learning co-infections such as Babesia, Linda's journey is a candid and intensely personal exploration of the intricate nature of tick-borne and environmental illnesses—and how a whole-food, plant-based solution finally delivered her permanent relief and clarity. Whether you're struggling with chronic disease or just interested in exploring alternative healing, this is one episode you won't want to miss.

[daviddavi09]

Episode 50: Autism Uprooted: An Autism Dad's Perspective | BioNexus Health Podcast

On this emotional episode of the Autism Uprooted podcast by BioNexus Health, Dr. Jodie A. Dashore introduces Evan from North Carolina—a martial arts enthusiast, biodynamic farmer, and dedicated dad—while he details his family's inspiring path to recovery from mold biotoxin illness, Lyme disease, and autism. Evan shares about his son's diagnosis, the family learning of environmental and infectious factors that cause his symptoms, and their choosing to seek plant-based herbal medicine via BioNexus Health. From headaches and joint pain to memory and emotional stress, Evan looks back on his own healing experience while pointing out the transformative improvements his son has undergone—including enhanced speech, concentration, and a profoundly nourishing father-son relationship. This moving discussion is a must-see for families who face tricky chronic diseases, presenting hope, sincerity, and a frank reminder that healing at any age is possible. Don't miss out – subscribe and become part of the mission to provide awareness and wellness through natural health.