Dr. Jess (Dr. Jessica Peatross) is a western trained medical doctor who began her journey into healing in 2009 when she graduated from the University of Louisville internal medicine residency program and began practicing as a hospitalist. She worked in hospitals for 6 years before she felt that patients deserved more than a pill for every ill. So she decided to train in functional medicine with Gerson therapy, ozone, herbalism and regenerative health. Dr Jess is a well known herbal formulator, lecturer, and praised health educator. She is passionate about teaching people how to be their own best doctor by educating themselves and urging them to listen to their bodies. In today’s episode, we dive into the world of hidden infections, parasites, and pathogens. Discover the unexpected health issues that could be causing fertility challenges! Today’s episode is sponsored by the Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE 8 week group coaching program! We start on October 6th! Will you be joining us?Click here to register now! Topics discussed in today's episode: What drew Dr. Peatross to medicine and prompted her to shift her focus on medicine Why Dr. Peatross describes residency as hazing How some of these hidden illnesses can present themselves and how they can be missed by our traditional medical system Where would someone get mould exposure and how to detect it in your body What are the common symptoms of mould and how it can affect your health Is there anything that a person can do to minimize the effect of mould How to determine if your house is safe of mould How individuals think they are immune from hidden pathogens, viruses and infections Why some people get sick and some people do not when exposed to the same thing How underlying infections and parasites can reap havoc on our health How grinding teeth and a full moon are related to parasites Where do parasites come from, what are the key signs of having a parasite and what are the treatments How did Dr. Peatross develop the knowledge in these health related issues and how does one look for a Dr. who specializes in these issues Connect with Dr. Jessica Peatross: You can connect with Dr. Jessica on Facebook, Instagram, and on her Website. Resources mentioned: The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility (Book) | Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook Fertility Awareness Mastery Online Self-Study Program Related podcasts & blog posts: FFP 227 | Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals, Fibroids, and Epigenetics | Dr. Tiffany Katz, Ph.D. FFP 189 | Lyme Disease & Fertility | Robin Shirley FFP 154 | Managing Your Toxic Load | Optimizing Digestion and Liver Function | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno | Dr. Joe Klassen FFP 070 | Healing, Illness, Fertility & Pregnancy | Getting to the Root Cause | Dr. Thomas Cowan FFP 044 | Taking Charge of Your Fertility | Fertility Awareness Method | Toni Weschler Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group. Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts! Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: Fertility Awareness Mastery Live: Postpartum Edition This episode is sponsored by the upcoming Postpartum Edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here to apply now! The Fertility Awareness Charting Workbook This episode is sponsored by my new book the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting. Click here to buy now.