Beyond "Normal": Why You're Still Sick When Your Labs Look Fine with Dr. Jade Guerra EP353

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been told your lab work is “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, anxious, foggy, inflamed, or like something just isn’t right? You’re not imagining it—and you’re not alone. In this episode of *It’s Hertime*, Cody sits down with Dr. Jade Guerra, Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Chiropractic, and Functional Medicine practitioner with nearly 35 years of clinical experience, to explore why so many women continue to struggle despite being told everything looks “fine.” Together they unpack what traditional lab work can miss, why thyroid health is far more complex than a single TSH value, how blood sugar influences everything from hormones to mood, and why healing begins when we stop chasing symptoms and start asking better questions. Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, autoimmune disease, thyroid symptoms, brain fog, or simply know your body is trying to tell you something, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why “normal” lab results don’t always mean optimal health - Why so many women leave medical appointments feeling unheard - What “root cause” medicine actually means - How stress changes hormones, metabolism, and thyroid function - Why TSH is only one piece of evaluating thyroid health - The connection between thyroid health, gut health, inflammation, and the liver - Early signs of blood sugar dysregulation that often go unnoticed - Why muscle, protein, sleep, and stress all affect insulin sensitivity - What contributes to autoimmune disease beyond genetics - How nutrition, movement, nervous system regulation, and targeted supplementation work together to support healing - The simple daily habits that have the biggest long-term impact on health Dr. Guerra also shares her personal journey—from growing up as a first-generation American to building one of the country’s largest virtual functional medicine practices—and offers encouragement for women who know they don’t feel like themselves but aren’t sure where to turn next. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, discouraged, or frustrated by your health journey, this episode is a reminder that your symptoms deserve curiosity—not dismissal. Connect with Dr. Jade Guerra Instagram: @drjadeguerra Website:  https://dr.jademalay.com/ Special Audience Giveaway: The End Of Type 2 Diabetes NOW! Exposing Myths, Revealing Truths Facebook Community -132.3K+ Members  Unbroken: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid Facebook Community -88K+ Members  Connect with Cody Instagram: @codyjeansanders Website: https://mixhers.com Use Code: Cody for 15% discount ⸻ If you enjoyed this episode: - Subscribe to *It’s Hertime* - Leave a review—it helps more women find the show. - Share this episode with someone who’s been told, “Everything looks normal,” but knows something still isn’t right. Did you learn something new today? Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and share this episode with all the girls you love. We would appreciate it if you'd also leave us a rating and review on iTunes. Want to join our Mixhers Girl community and keep this conversation going? We'd love to hear your thoughts, feelings and experiences! Join us HERE! Join Mixhers email list and be the first to have access to new products and be the girl in the know! Follow Cody Instagram: @codyjeansanders