So You Think You Have Mold... Now What?
First of all: step outside and take a deep breath.
Discovering (or even suspecting) that you might have mold in your environment can feel overwhelming. The internet is full of horror stories, and it’s easy to spiral into panic—or contemplate burning your house down.
But the truth is: there is a path forward. And it starts with calm, clear, informed action.
Here’s what to do next if you think mold might be affecting your health:
1. Stay Calm
Mold can absolutely be a serious issue—but fear and chaos will only cloud your ability to take the next right step. So many people are paralyzed by fear of the unknown that they delay testing and postpone getting better.
There’s something you can do at any budget—even a tiny one. You deserve to feel better. And with the right information and support, you can heal from mold exposure. This isn’t forever. And you don’t have to solve it all in one day.
2. Take a Simple, Low-Cost Screening Test
Before spending thousands on lab work, start with a $15 VCS (Visual Contrast Sensitivity) Test. Developed by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, this quick online screening evaluates how well your eyes detect contrast—something that often becomes impaired in people with biotoxin illness, including mold.
It’s not a diagnostic tool, but it can be a helpful first step in determining whether your nervous system is struggling.
3. Test Your Environment with ERMI+
If you suspect your home is the culprit, environmental testing is key. The ERMI+ (Environmental Relative Moldiness Index) test uses dust samples to evaluate the DNA of molds present in your living space. It gives you quantitative data on what species are in your home—and whether they’re likely to be at harmful levels.
👉 Purchase the DIY ERMI+ Test HERE (Add #26 Fusarium spp. for broader coverage)
4. Test Your Body with a Mycotoxin Urine Panel
A urine mycotoxin test can provide insight into how much mold has impacted your body. This lab test measures mycotoxins that are being excreted through your urine, giving you a window into your internal burden.
This is best done with a qualified practitioner, since interpretation and next steps are unique to each person.
👉 Book a FREE Discovery Call to talk testing
5. Start Supporting Your Body and Environment
Even before you get test results back, you can begin supporting detox and creating a cleaner environment:
🪟 Open your windows daily – Fresh air is free and powerful. Let your home breathe.
🧹 Dust and vacuum weekly – Use a HEPA-filter vacuum to trap mold spores and toxins instead of spreading them around. Declutter so you have fewer surfaces for dust to settle on and fewer obstacles to clean. Dust with disposable Swiffer cloths or microfiber rags that trap dust.
🌬 Invest in a Hi-Tech Air Reactor – These systems can reduce mold spores, mycotoxins, VOCs, bacteria, and viruses. They’re a long-term investment that helps before, during, and after remediation.
🌳 Get outside – Time in nature helps reset your nervous system, ground your body, and reduce toxic load. Bonus: it’s free.
☀️ Support your mitochondria – Get natural sunlight daily or consider red light therapy to improve energy and help your cells repair.
🧲 Use gentle binders – Binders trap mold toxins so your body can eliminate them. But the right binder depends on your symptoms, exposure type, and health status—so it’s wise to work with a practitioner on this step.
6. Work With a Practitioner
There’s no one-size-fits-all protocol for mold recovery. A practitioner who understands mold illness can help you interpret results, choose the right supplements, and avoid the common pitfalls that prolong recovery.
👋 At Soulfully Whole, I help tired and burnt-out adults uncover hidden mold exposures, detox safely, and reclaim their health—step by step. You don’t have to do this alone.
Final Thoughts
Finding mold is scary — but it doesn’t have to mean your life is on pause.
Start by getting curious, not panicked. Mold exposure is real, but it’s also manageable. With the right information and the right steps, you can take your power back—one breath, one binder, one open window at a time.
This is your invitation to begin. Your healing doesn’t have to wait.
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