Jenny McCarthy has revealed that her ongoing health struggles, specifically mold poisoning, led to a severe "nervous breakdown" that left her husband, Donnie Wahlberg, deeply worried.
McCarthy disclosed on a recent episode of her podcast that she has been dealing with mold poisoning for several years, which has resulted in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and contributed to her breakdown. She described experiencing histamine reactions and constant anxiety about potential mold exposure, even in places where none existed.
She recounted a particularly difficult episode that occurred during a summer trip to Las Vegas with Wahlberg for his New Kids on the Block residency. McCarthy stated she woke up with swollen eyes and became hysterical, experiencing a breakdown in their hotel room. This incident particularly frightened Wahlberg, who had never seen her in such a state.
McCarthy, 54, explained that the intense period of 11 surgeries in 15 months prior to these events had left her fearful of her body "falling apart again." Her anxiety extended to everyday activities, making her hesitant to use ride-sharing services due to fragrances or to dine in restaurants and travel by airplane.
She was diagnosed with mycotoxin poisoning in December 2025 and has been in remission for the past seven months. Prior to the diagnosis, McCarthy suffered from persistent eye chalazions, tooth pain, skin rashes, and food allergies. As part of her recovery and detoxification process, she has reportedly been living in a tent in her backyard due to her ongoing paranoia about sleeping indoors.
McCarthy described the period as the "traumatic part" of her mold poisoning journey and expressed that she still feels "a little bit sometimes crazy and like the walls are caving in and paranoid." The couple's home in Illinois is currently listed for sale for $2.8 million.