Listen up - Mold isn’t innocent & can really impact your brain & body functions - 047

Hey ADDers!  So glad you could join me for today’s podcast episode.  I shared in the last episode that I was late on the release of episode 46 because of some health challenges last week, and said that I was going to talk about it today.  So, today’s episode is a little different format, however, I trust you will find benefit in the content.

The information I need to share today is relevant whether you have ADHD, executive function deficits, depression, anxiety or physical health challenges.  Why is it important for me to share this?  Because if you aren’t aware of the far-reaching effects of mold (which I wasn’t) and where it can hide and what it can do to your brain and body, you need this information.  And I’m only scratching the surface here.

And it isn’t just water leaks creating mold you need to be thinking of.  Many of the adults I work with have stacks and stacks of papers lying all around because that’s their organizational system.  Dust on papers can contain mold spores; the same with the dust on your walls if you haven’t dusted them recently or ever.  I looked at my walls in that room and then all my rooms and dusted all the walls with something that attracted the dust so it wouldn’t just go flying into the air and make things worse.  And then there are the carpets, rugs, curtains, drapes and any of your fabric furniture, such as a sofa, loveseat, or chair.  I’m lucky there because I only have wood and tile flooring, except for the one or two throw rugs.  And I have very few window coverings because I like the natural light to come in.  I don’t need many window coverings for privacy where I live.  So I didn’t have to get all of those things taken down and cleaned. 

Many of the symptoms of mold exposure can be misdiagnosed as other health conditions and it’s important to know what to look for because it could be a missing piece to your better health and functioning, especially if you experience a foggy brain.

It wouldn’t be a complete episode if I didn’t ask you about your WINS and encourage you to acknowledge them and celebrate them, so that’s what we’ll do now. I generally ask you about just one thing that’s gone right or is right with you, and I’d like to encourage you to look at more than just one WIN right now. The more I pay attention to the concept of WINS, the more WINS of my own I become aware of. I also experience a lot of gratitude when I celebrate my WINS. Do you? Unless this is your first time listening to my show, you’ve heard lots of examples of what I consider WINS, and I’d like you to take a moment and think about ALL the things that have gone right for you or with you today. If you woke up today, that’s a WIN. If you’re breathing on your own, that’s a WIN. If you have food to eat and you’re able to eat, that’s a WIN. If you have a bed of your own to sleep in, that’s a WIN. If you’re a kind person, that’s a WIN. If you’re able to think about your life with some clarity, that’s a WIN. If you are a compassionate person, that’s a WIN. Perhaps you reach other to others to help them, that’s another WIN. You get the picture; there’s a lot to be grateful for every day and to me these are WINS as well. So whatever you choose to reflect on right now is up to you; and I’d love it if you’d take a moment right now and think about some of the things that you’re grateful for that are WINS for you. That’s right. I know it doesn’t take away all the challenges you also have in your life right now; I get that. However, with a shift in your focus and attitude so many more good things can happen. Whatever really challenging circumstances exist in your life right now doesn’t take away from the fact that you have things to be grateful for and celebrate as WINS. You are a precious child of the universe; and are called a “human being” not a “human doing” for good reason. You don’t have to earn your value; you were born with it. You’re value comes from “who” you are; not what you do. Got it? I hope so because it can make a world of difference.

In this episode, I’m going to be talking about mold exposure and it's impact on your mind and body, as well as your canine and feline companions and what you can start to do about it so you can live a healthier, happier and more productive life.

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You'll learn about:

The importance of really looking for, acknowledging and celebrating your WINS! Having gratitude Impact of mold on your mind and body Impact of mold on your canine and feline companions What you can do to start taking care of this problem

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A Favorite Quote:

Zig Ziglar said, “Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” The question I have for you at this point of our journey together is, “Will you take the time today to look at all your WINS and things that you could be grateful for about your circumstances and yourself and celebrate them?” I hope so. It’s totally worth it!!