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275: Why you can't sleep even though your blood work is normal

By Martha Lewis9/23/2026
275: Why you can't sleep even though your blood work is normal
275: Why you can't sleep even though your blood work is normal
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275: Why you can't sleep even though your blood work is normal

Episode 275

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In this episode, I explain why your blood work can come back completely normal while you're still lying awake every night, and what your doctor's tests are actually missing.


You'll learn:

  • Why "normal" on a lab test doesn't mean your body is actually balanced
  • The hidden imbalances that never show up on standard blood work but quietly wreck your sleep
  • How one client went from a decade of relying on sleep meds every night to sleeping through the night without them


00:00 Why Normal Labs Mislead

01:03 Optimal vs Normal Ranges

02:04 Blood Sugar and Sleep Clues

03:32 Functional Testing Explained

05:00 Sleep as Check Engine Light

06:07 Gut Health Missing Piece

07:51 Cortisol Rhythm Testing

08:46 Hormones and Balance

10:38 Neurotransmitters and Detox

12:18 Toxins and Mold Burden

13:29 Client Case Study BJ

15:01 Program and Next Steps

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