From Mold Illness to Healing: Taking Ownership of Your Health with Katie Poterala

If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors, exhausted from trying “all the things,” or wondered why your body still feels off even though your labs look “normal,” this episode is for you. I’m sitting down with Katie Poterala, a bespoke jeweler turned Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, to unpack her journey through mold illness, medical gaslighting, and the long road back to alignment. Katie’s story is raw, honest, and incredibly relatable — because it mirrors what so many women experience when their intuition tells them something’s wrong, but the system doesn’t listen.We talk about how hidden mold exposure can silently impact your energy, thyroid, and mood — and what it actually takes to heal. From functional testing and safer detox protocols to the role of nervous system regulation, yoga, and somatic practices in recovery, Katie shares how she learned to rebuild trust with her body and design a life that finally feels good again. Whether you’re navigating mystery symptoms, burnout, or simply craving a deeper connection with your health, this episode will remind you that healing isn’t about doing more — it’s about learning how to listen, slow down, and take ownership of your body’s wisdom.💜If you’re ready for a gentle yoga practice that helps you feel at home in yourself and opens you up to feel more present and alive. Get a 10 minute somatic practice here.  https://kerimarino.eo.page/comehomeAbout Katie PoteralaKatie is a bespoke jeweler turned Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner whose journey into wellness began during a season of deep personal healing. After becoming unexpectedly ill while caring for a new baby and running a business, she struggled to find clear answers through conventional medicine. That experience led her to functional medicine, where she learned to understand her body and eventually support other women in uncovering the root causes of their symptoms. At heart, Katie’s work has always been about helping women feel like themselves again and reclaim their inner sparkle. Learn more about Katie on her website or Instagram. About Keri MarinoKeri is the founder of The Nourished Woman and a Somatic Yoga Therapist who supports women in feeling more alive, grounded, and at home in their bodies. Through a calm, gently spiritual approach, she creates spaces for women to explore healing, reconnect with themselves, and move through life with greater ease and confidence. With over 16 years of experience, Keri guides yoga and somatic practices that honor the nervous system, the body’s wisdom, and the fullness of being human.Find out more about Keri on her website or Instagram.