What Your Doctor Might Be Missing About Midlife Fatigue (Epstein-Barr Virus EBV)

If you’ve ever felt deeply exhausted—like no amount of sleep, supplements, or self-care can touch it—this episode is for you.

I’m walking you through a real-life case of persistent fatigue and how Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) showed up in a way that looked a lot like burnout. You’ll hear how this virus works, why it often reactivates in midlife, and how to approach healing from a place of nervous system and terrain support without fear or overwhelm.

In this episode, we cover:
01:03 A real-life case of fatigue that kept coming back
02:37 What Epstein-Barr Virus actually is and why most of us have been exposed
05:19 The signs of EBV reactivation (hint: they often look like burnout or hormone issues)
09:54 What labs to ask for and how to understand the antibodies (like VCA IgG, EBNA, and more)
14:58 How I approach EBV holistically
25:04 Why supporting your terrain is more important than fighting the virus
28:19 Final thoughts if you suspect EBV is part of your story

Links and resources:
The Safe and Sound Protocol, Polyvagal Theory, and Naturopathic Terrain: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/d...


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