Mold vs. Menopause: What’s Really Causing Your Symptoms?
Menopause Rescue13 Jun 2025

Mold vs. Menopause: What’s Really Causing Your Symptoms?

In this insightful episode, Dr. Polly Watson is joined by Dr. Ami Ingram, a functional medicine physician with a specialty in mold-related illness. Together, they delve into the often-overlooked health impacts of mold exposure by highlighting how its symptoms can closely mimic or overlap with conditions like perimenopause, PCOS, and other hormonal imbalances. The conversation covers everything from recognizing the signs of mold toxicity to effective diagnostic strategies and the critical role of home testing. Both doctors share their personal experiences with mold, shedding light on how isolating the journey can be and emphasizing the power of community in the healing process. Dr. Ingram also introduces her accessible educational resources designed to empower individuals facing mold-related health issues - offering practical guidance, support, and most importantly, hope.

Quotes

  • “We all have mold. But it’s the type, the load, and how your body handles it that matters.” Dr. Ami Ingram
  • “Healing from mold isn’t just about the body - it’s about calming the brain and rebuilding connection.” Dr. Polly Watson
  • “We all have a toxic barrel - some have big spigots, some small. When it overflows, symptoms appear.” Dr. Ami Ingram

Resources

Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) Test

ISEAI Resources: Designed by experts for patients and clinicians treating mold-related illness.

Connect with Dr. Ami Ingram

Online Courses: https://family-functional-medicine.teachable.com/

Website: https://www.familyfunctionalmed.com/

New Patient: https://www.familyfunctionalmed.com/discovery-consult/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfunctional_med/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyfunctionalmed/

Connect with Dr. Polly Watson

Website: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast

Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources

New Patient: https://hormonewellnessmdacademy.teachable.com/p/are-we-a-good-fit-new-patient-welcome-course

Instagram: https://instagram.com/hormonewellnessmd

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hormonewellnessmd

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Tw8oHGR_6wBZmXrTu9xA

Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-disclaimer

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