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Episode #56: ADHD, Anxiety, & More: The Berndt Family’s Story with Wendy Berndt

February 04, 2025 • Change the Air Foundation • Episode 56

From ADHD and anxiety to chronic fatigue and unexplainable rage—what if the mysterious symptoms plaguing your family weren’t random but all traced back to one hidden culprit? For Wendy Berndt and her family, their health issues had the same underlying cause: toxic mold.

In this episode, Wendy shares how uncovering hidden mold in their home unraveled years of health struggles, the hard-won lessons she learned through remediation, and the crucial steps every family should take. Most importantly, she offers hope—because every step forward is a step toward healing. Tune in for Wendy’s powerful story and what you need to know about getting your home and your family on the road back to health.

Episode Highlights:

How did the Berndt children’s lab tests reveal mold toxicity and help explain the cause behind their family’s mystery symptoms? (2:56)
How can mold impact each member of the same household differently? (7:03)
How did Wendy proceed with remediation, and what were some mistakes and lessons learned? (8:37)
Why did the Berndts ultimately decide to leave their home, and what has helped them on their road to recovery? (15:06)
What would Wendy have done differently? (18:04)
Why is researching remediation companies so important? (18:51)
How have Wendy’s experiences with mold fostered her advocacy? (19:45)
What advice does Wendy have about healing from mold exposure? (22:43)

Links Mentioned in Interview:

Conception to Grave slideshow: https://changetheairfoundation.org/research/

Mold Remediation Mini Class series: https://changetheairfoundation.org/mold-remediation/

Start Here tab: https://changetheairfoundation.org/mold-water-damage/

PANDAS, PANS, & Environmental Toxins With Dr. Jill Crista: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303597/episodes/14445726-episode-16-pandas-pans-environmental-toxins-with-dr-jill-crista

Navigating Mold-Related Illness in Children With Dr. Pejman Katiraei: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2303597/episodes/15548139-episode-42-navigating-mold-related-illness-in-children-with-dr-pejman-katiraei

Get in Touch with Our Guest:

Wendy’s email: wendy@berndtwellness.com

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