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Why do chronic symptoms persist even when the results from your lab work say that everything’s “normal”? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Peatross and I talk about why so many women feel stuck with unexplained symptoms even when their lab results say everything is “normal.” We unpack how hidden toxins, stealth infections, and nervous system overload quietly sabotage healing after 40. This conversation is about giving your symptoms language, restoring trust in your body, and understanding why healing requires the right sequence, not more guesswork. Today’s guest is Dr. Jess, a functional medicine physician who helps patients uncover the real root causes behind chronic illness. What you’ll learn: (01:49) Why feeling awful with “normal” lab results doesn’t mean your symptoms are imagined. (07:46) How mitochondrial dysfunction can be missed by standard blood work. (10:03) Why chronic stress quietly disrupts hormones, blood sugar, and immunity. (13:20) How stealth infections like mold and parasites contribute to chronic illness. (17:48) Why environmental toxins accumulate in the body and overwhelm detox pathways over time. (22:15) How poor sleep and nervous system imbalance reinforce chronic symptoms. (29:35) Why detox must start with drainage, mineral balance, and nervous system regulation. (41:45) How sauna use, breathwork, binders, and simple home changes support safe detoxification. Love the podcast? Here’s what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Want to listen to the show completely ad-free? Go to http://subscribetojj.com Click “TRY FREE” and start your ad-free journey today! When you’re ready, enjoy the VIP experience for just $4.99 per month or $49.99 per year (save 17%!) Full show notes (including all links mentioned): http://jjvirgin.com/jessica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode was published on January 21, 2026.

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Why do chronic symptoms persist even when the results from your lab work say that everything’s “normal”? In this episode, Dr. Jessica Peatross and I talk about why so many women feel stuck with unexplained symptoms even when their lab results say...

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