In this episode of the One Medicine Podcast, Rob Lutz speaks with Dr. Andrew Campbell about how toxic mold and mycotoxins can affect the brain across the lifespan—from pregnancy and infancy through adulthood. Dr. Campbell explains how mold spores travel into the lungs and bloodstream, why the brain is a primary target, and how exposure may contribute to autism, brain fog, neuropathy, MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative conditions. He also discusses testing, source removal, and treatment principles, emphasizing evidence-based care. Practitioners will gain practical insights, case examples, and a framework for identifying and addressing mold-related illnesses.

Bio:

Dr Andrew Campbell is a medical clinician, researcher, and internationally recognized expert in clinical immunology and toxicology. He specializes in treating complex chronic illnesses related to toxic exposures, including mold and mycotoxins, Lyme disease, pesticides, industrial chemicals, and immune dysfunction.

Dr. Campbell has published more than 100 peer-reviewed studies and textbook chapters and has lectured nationally and internationally for over 25 years, including at Oxford University and Harvard Medical School. He has served as Medical Director and Advisor to multiple clinical and laboratory organizations and was named Top Medical Consultant of the Year (2020) by the International Association of Top Professionals.

His clinical interests include toxic effects of chemicals, mycotoxins, toxic mold, Lyme, and publishing studies on these subjects.

Key Moments

00:00 - Intro

08:05 - Mold spores enter bloodstream and target the brain

11:56 - Mycotoxins linked to autism and neurodegenerative disorders

39:00 - Case study of autistic child recovering after mold removal

Sponsored by MyMycoLab: https://mymycolab.com/

Resources and Related Content:

Toxic Mold & Mycotoxins Resource Center -https://todayspractitioner.com/toxic-mold-and-mycotoxins-resource-center-2/

The Brain, the Gut and Misconceptions on Toxic Molds and Mycotoxins - https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/the-brain-the-gut-and-misconceptions-on-toxic-molds-and-mycotoxins/

Study: Toxic Mold in Homes Impairs Children’s Brain and Nerve Function

https://todayspractitioner.com/mycotoxins/study-toxic-mold-in-homes-impairs-childrens-brain-and-nerve-function/

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From Survival Mode to Recovery: A Four-Phase Roadmap for Complex Patients

Millions of patients struggle with fatigue, anxiety, poor sleep, and low resilience even when conventional testing looks “normal.” In this episode, Rob Lutz talks with Dr. Scott Scher about the sympathetic spiral of doom—a clinical framework connecting mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, autonomic imbalance, and immune-endocrine signaling in a self-reinforcing loop.

Dr. Scher explains why energy first matters, how patients can get stuck in chronic fight-or-flight, and why treatments like breath work, nervous system retraining, and even supplements can backfire when introduced too early. He also walks through the four-phase model he uses to identify where a patient is in the spiral and how to sequence care so interventions actually land.

Key Moments:

00:00 - Intro

19:12 - Energy first framework for treating patients

42:14 - Clinical example of sequencing changing outcomes

50:09 - Key concept: energy equals less anxiety

Notable takeaways

· Energy first: Patients often need better mitochondrial support before nervous-system downregulation will help.

· Sequence matters: Interventions that help a phase 1–2 patient can overwhelm a phase 3–4 patient.

· Symptoms are often interconnected: Fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, mood shifts, and poor recovery may reflect the same underlying loop.

· Small gains can unlock bigger progress: Once patients have more energetic capacity, they can tolerate lifestyle, stress, and deeper healing work better.

About Dr. Scott Scher

Dr. Scher is an internal medicine physician with an integrative practice in Boulder, Colorado. He is also involved with Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMeHOPe) and works to help clinicians focus on optimizing health, not just treating disease.

Sponsored by Doctor’s Supplement Store - https://doctorssupplementstore.com/

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In this episode of the One Medicine Podcast, host Rob Lutz speaks with Dr. Gaetano Morello about practical, evidence-informed approaches to depression, stress, and anxiety in clinical practice. Dr. Morello shares how chronic stress can worsen complex conditions by driving gut permeability, neuroinflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction, and explains why treating the underlying physiology matters.

The conversation covers the differences between stress and anxiety, the role of the endocannabinoid system, and how botanicals and nutrients like echinacea-derived compounds, saffron, curcumin, GABA, omega-3s, magnesium, and acetyl-L-carnitine may fit into a practitioner’s toolkit. Dr. Morello also highlights lifestyle foundations, including protein intake, movement, sleep, mindfulness, grounding, and diet, for supporting resilience and long-term health.

A practical, wide-ranging discussion for clinicians looking for natural strategies to help patients manage stress-related symptoms and improve overall wellness.

Key Moments:

00:00 - Intro

21:00 - Stress causes leaky gut and systemic inflammation

26:00 - Endocannabinoid system role in pain and gut permeability

41:23 - Simple daily habits to support mitochondrial function

Links:

Beyond Immunity: How Echinacea EP107 Targets Stress and Anxiety https://todayspractitioner.com/stress/beyond-immunity-how-echinacea-ep107-targets-stress-and-anxiety/

Stress & Anxiety Resource Center

https://todayspractitioner.com/stress-management-resource-center/

Bio:

Dr. Gaetano A. Morello, BSc, ND, is a board-certified naturopathic physician with over 30

years of clinical experience. He practices at the Wellness Health Centre in West Vancouver and serves as a clinician in the Complex Chronic Disease Program at BC Women’s Hospital — the first naturopathic doctor to hold such a hospital position in North America. A recognized expert in integrative and functional medicine, Dr. Morello is the author of Whole Body Cleansing and Cleanse: The Ultimate Inside Out Approach, a contributing author to A Textbook of Natural Medicine, and a frequent speaker and consultant in the nutraceutical industry. He specializes in complex chronic conditions and evidence-based natural approaches to stress, anxiety, mood, and overall wellness.

Thanks for listening in. I hope you found today’s episode interesting and came away with a few insights you can apply to your practice. If you want to go deeper on this topic or anything else, please visit https://todayspractitioner.com and consider registering for our weekly newsletter as well.

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