What if mould isn’t the enemy?
A different perspective on mould, microbes, and the messages of nature.
If you’ve been in any natural health circles lately, you’ve probably noticed that almost every symptom gets blamed on one of two things—mould or parasites. No matter what’s going on, it’s ‘probably from mould.’
But here’s the thing—mould isn’t inherently bad. In fact, it’s nature’s cleanup crew. It breaks down decaying material, returning nutrients to the soil and restoring balance. Some moulds even form symbiotic relationships with plants, helping them absorb nutrients more effectively. In nature, mould is a crucial part of the cycle of life.
So why is it suddenly our worst enemy when it’s in our homes? Don’t get me wrong—I’m not about to start eating the mould in my shower. But I’m also not going to live in fear of something that nature designed to help us.
What if mould in our homes is actually trying to help us too?
I know this might be a difficult concept to grasp if you haven’t explored the 5 Biological Laws of German New Medicine (GNM). But before you come at me with pitchforks, maybe just sit with this idea for a moment. The 4th Law states that microbes don’t cause disease—they assist in healing. So what if mould isn’t attacking us, but responding to something in our environment?
Think about where mould grows in homes. It thrives in damp, dark, forgotten spaces—places with little life force, no energy flow, no vitality. If I were Mother Nature, I’d probably want to break that down and start fresh too.
I’m aware that mould tends to flourish around EMFs, which, like dampness, could be another indicator of low life force. So if mould shows up in your home, maybe the real question isn’t, How do I kill it? but rather, Why is this space mouldy?
Is there a leak making it damp? Poor ventilation? The wrong building materials? Stagnant energy? Even unresolved tension in the household?
Why is it that some people react severely to mould while others, even in the same household, have no issues? If mould were inherently toxic, wouldn’t it affect everyone the same way?
I believe it comes down to perception. Someone terrified of mould is going to have a far larger response than someone who gives no shits about it. If you already believe that you’ve had mould related illnesses and you see mould, of course you’ll have a bigger response when you see it after a lot of rain. What a conflict that could be to have to pack up your things, or throw them all out because they are ruined! Conflicts like Territorial anger, a Scarefright, an Indigestible Morsel - all of which could present as the symptoms people think mould creates.
Health isn’t about avoiding every possible stressor; it’s about resilience and adaptability to the stresses. And how do we perceive and respond to stress? Through our nervous system. This is where my passion comes in—helping our nervous system function optimally so we can adapt to life.
I don’t want to live in a mouldy house, but I’m not scared of it either. I trust my body’s ability to handle it. That’s my perception.
Yours might be different. Maybe you feel stuck in a mouldy house you can’t change. Maybe you have deeper fears around mould and need to shift your perspective, to come to peace with this fungus that is essential to life. Maybe if you increased your vitality, eased some anxiety, moved house, had a conversation that clears the metaphorical air, or simply opened some windows, mould would feel different for you too.
What if mould wasn’t the enemy, but an indicator that something needs to change? What if your body was capable, innately wise and strong?