It’s Not Perimenopause; It’s THIS! with Dr. Joshua Sharp

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Joshua Sharp, a chiropractor and IIN Health Coach whom people come to after they've done all the tests, heard "everything looks normal," and been told this is just what perimenopause, or this phase of life, feels like. This conversation digs into what's actually happening under the surface, long before it becomes a diagnosis.The Fire Department vs. The Fire InspectorA doctor is trained to find and put out fires — real emergencies. Joshua sees himself as the inspector, looking for the small things smoldering under the surface before they become a fire at all.Why This Work Is PersonalJoshua's wife spent years battling chronic Lyme disease with normal labs and no real answers — until they found the right testing and the right order of solutions. That search became the foundation of his work.A New Way to Catch Problems EarlyOld markers: daily bowel movements and steady energy. New tool: MVX, an affordable blood test that flags chronic inflammation — from toxicity, infection, deficiency, or blood sugar issues — before it shows up on standard labs.Let's Talk About Poop"Not constipated" (per Google's low bar) doesn't mean things are working well. Joshua introduces the drainage funnel: cells → organs/tissues → lymphatic system → liver → colon → out. A clogged bottom backs up the whole chain, showing up as fatigue, hormone issues, joint pain, skin problems, and more.The Carnivore ReelA viral creator bragged that eating carnivore made her "so efficient" she only poops once a week. Joshua's take: that's not efficiency — that's waste recirculating in the body.Four Free Things That Open the FunnelClean water (municipal tests miss millions of contaminants)Movement — a 10-minute walk, especially after eatingNasal, diaphragmatic breathing — boosts circulation and helps move wasteRegular meal timing — 3 meals, 5–6 hours apart, supports circadian rhythmAlso mentioned: aloe vera and a product called Bowel Mover (CellCore).Joshua's ProcessAssess with MVX + questionnaires (cheaper and often just as useful as expensive labs)Open the drainage funnel and clear parasites first — they harbor bacteria/viruses and store heavy metalsSupport mitochondrial function — at 50% capacity, your body only detoxes, heals, and makes hormones at 50%Then broaden into toxin binding and clearing organisms outside the gutHe's clear: he doesn't treat diagnosed conditions (Lyme, POTS, fibromyalgia, etc.) — he optimizes the body's function underneath the label.The Nervous System ConnectionChronic inflammation signals threat through the vagus nerve. Underrated regulation tools: community (nervous systems co-regulate with people you feel safe around), a clutter-free, low-EMF bedroom, and grounding (barefoot outside), which supports circadian and hormone rhythms.Connect with Dr. Joshua Sharp:Website: discoverhealthfm.comPodcast: Discover Health PodcastFree MVX Plus training: https://events.discoverhealthfm.com/mvxBook your FREE 30-minute Food Freedom Call and start your journey to lasting change! www.sherryshabanfitness.com/clarityDiscover the skill that will set the next generation of coaches apart.Grab your FREE copy of ‘Irreplaceable Coach Playbook': www.mpwfpractitioner.comListen & SubscribeCatch more episodes at www.makepeacewithfood.com/podcast or subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube so you never miss an episode!Connect & Go DeeperJoin our Facebook Community: www.myfoodfreedomlifestyle.comWork with Sherry: www.sherryshaban.com/transformExplore more resources: www.makepeacewithfood.comShare Your TakeawayTag us on Instagram (@makepeacewithfoodofficial), Facebook (@MakePeaceWithFoodOfficial), TikTok (@sherryshaban), or LinkedIn (sherryshaban) and share your biggest insight from this episode!