Modern Thyroid and Wellness 46: Is Mold Making You Sick? – The Shocking Truth About Toxic Exposure & Chronic Illness with Dr. Jill Carnahan
🎧 Episode Overview:
In this revealing episode of Modern Thyroid Wellness, host McCall McPherson is joined by renowned integrative physician Dr. Jill Carnahan to explore the often-overlooked world of mold illness and its impact on chronic health conditions.
Dr. Carnahan shares her personal battle with mold toxicity following a home flood—detailing the physical symptoms, emotional toll, and clinical roadblocks she faced. Drawing from both lived experience and years of patient care, she outlines how mold exposure can trigger mast cell activation, autoimmunity, and complex chronic illness.
Listeners will gain a clear understanding of how to identify mold-related health issues, what testing and remediation really involve, and how to start detoxing safely. This episode empowers you to take back control of your health through environmental awareness, personalized care, and root-cause healing.
✨ Show Highlights:
✅ How mold exposure from a home flood changed Dr. Carnahan’s life—and deepened her clinical expertise
✅ Common symptoms of mold illness (and why they’re often misdiagnosed)
✅ The link between mold toxicity, mast cell activation, and autoimmune conditions
✅ Why traditional lab tests often miss mold exposure
✅ Key tools for home assessment and testing
✅ Effective steps for detoxification—from binders to environmental cleanup
✅ How trauma and chronic illness often go hand in hand
✅ A compassionate, patient-centered approach to healing from complex conditions
🔗 Links and Resources Mentioned:
🌐 Guest Website:
📘 Book:
Unexpected: Finding Resilience Through Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith
🎧 Documentary:
Doctor | Patient – The Story of Dr. Jill Carnahan
📱 Social Media:
- Instagram: @drjillcarnahan
- Instagram (McCall): @modernthyroidclinic