How do you know when mold detox symptoms are a normal part of the process versus a sign you need to slow down? What should you do if mold detox triggers fatigue, low HRV, and gut issues?

This is part 3 of my mold detox story, where I share what happened when I started detoxing from mold, and how I had to adjust when things didn’t go as I planned them.

In this episode, I talk about the difference between manageable detox discomfort and your body telling you to slow down—because detox shouldn’t take over your whole life or make it hard to function. Within the first couple of weeks of this detox, I started noticing clear signs my body was struggling — deep fatigue, low HRV with a higher resting heart rate, looser stools, and intense emotional symptoms like agitation, sadness, and sudden anger.

Instead of pushing through what could be labeled a “Herxheimer response,” I listened to my body and adjusted my plan to better support it through the protocol.

I also share how differently my husband responded to the same detox plan at the same time, which reinforced how individualized detox needs to be. As things progressed, I noticed new clues that shifted my entire focus: loss of appetite, burping, and reflux — signs that made me think toxins were recirculating through my gut, and that low stomach acid and possible H. pylori were in the picture.

Your body is always giving cues, and when you get multiple data points pointing to the same thing, it’s worth listening to them! I decided to pause detox and prioritize gut support, and then got strong confirmation through both my acupuncturist and my chiropractor that my gut and liver were both struggling through the detox.

This is your reminder to always listen to your body, especially when dealing with something as serious and difficult to detox as mold. If you’re on the same path as me, or think you might be struggling with mold illness or something similar, don’t miss this episode, and be sure to check out the SHE Thrives hybrid program to get personalized support alongside a community of other women having similar experiences as you.

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Website Show Notes:

In This Episode:

1. [2:41] The first signs of nervous system dysregulation during my mold detox
2. [7:20] The importance of listening to your body and the signals it’s sending you
3. [9:15] The first adjustment I made to my mold detox protocol and why
4. [11:30] What’s been working the best during the detox process