In this episode of the Fieldnotes Podcast, Dr. Rob Downey interviews environmental health coach Jenny Johnson, who shares her personal and professional journey into the world of environmental toxicity, particularly mold exposure and Lyme disease. Jenny recounts how her family's move to an organic farm for a healthier lifestyle ironically led to severe illness due to hidden environmental biotoxins. Drawing from her recovery experience and advanced training under experts like Dr. Shoemaker and Dr. Bredesen, Jenny now empowers others with practical tools, testing strategies, and coaching to uncover the root causes of chronic illness. She highlights how chronic inflammation, often driven by environmental triggers, is frequently misdiagnosed, and stresses the importance of personalized healing plans and nervous system regulation in true recovery.
Timestamps:
(03:41) Family hit hard by mold exposure
(05:05) Son's neurodivergence reversed post-detox
(15:00) Mold is more than mold
(21:28) Chronic inflammation mimics many diseases
(43:02) DIY mold tests empower families
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Key Takeaways:
Mold exposure often hides in plain sight
Chronic illness can stem from environment
Testing empowers informed health decisions
Nervous system health drives recovery
Personalized plans beat one-size-fits-all fixes
