Podcast Episode

62: The Overlooked Environmental Trigger Behind Brain Fog and Fatigue ft. Ariana Thacker

Beyond Wellness Culture | Women Over 40, Nervous System Regulation, Burnout, Stress, Healthy Habits·Dr. Brook Sheehan | Chiropractor, Functional Health + Holistic Health Practitioner, Creator of bodyOS: Whole-Body Healing·12 September 2026·35 min

About this episode

You can be doing everything right and still not feel like yourself. That's the conversation Dr. Brook has with Ariana Thacker, a chemical engineer, venture capitalist, and founder of MoldCo, a health tech platform built after her own health crashed from hidden mold exposure.Ariana shares what her recovery actually looked like, from unexplained brain fog and hair loss to gut issues and fatigue, and how she eventually traced it back to mold hiding in her HVAC system.They talk about the environmental signs worth paying attention to, like musty smells, past water damage, and high indoor humidity, and why anxiety, irritability, and disrupted sleep can be part of the body's response to mold, not just a mental health issue on its own.Ariana walks through the three questions MoldCo helps answer: am I being exposed, is it affecting my biomarkers, and how do I get better, along with affordable testing options and where to start.This episode isn't about adding one more thing to fear or fix. It's about giving your body's signals a fair, curious look instead of jumping to panic or ignoring them altogether.Ariana also busts a few common myths about mold treatment and shares what actually helped her get her life back, including a simple daily question that shifted her whole outlook.If your environment has ever felt like the missing piece in your health story, this episode is worth the listen. You can connect with Ariana and learn more about MoldCo at moldco.com, where you can create an account, order the home test, or access their free guide and symptoms tool. You can also reach the team directly at support@moldco.com, or follow along on Instagram at @themoldcompany and on Twitter/X at @m0ldilocks.✨ Your body has been trying to tell you something.Find out what it's saying with the free 30-second Body Signal Decoder Assessment. Pick your signal, get your personalized guide straight to your inbox, and finally start making sense of what's going on inside.Get it here: os.drbrooksheehan.com/decoder🎧 And if you caught the mention of the Talk to Me, Body affirmation card deck during the episode, here's where to grab yours. 63 scripture-anchored cards to help you trust the body God designed for you.Get yours here: drbrooksheehan.com/talk-to-me-body/📱 Come say hi on Instagram: @drbrooksheehan⭐ If this episode spoke to you, would you take a second to leave a five-star review on Apple or Spotify? It helps more women find this show. And more women learning to listen to their bodies is exactly why I do this.