Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn

120: Hormones, Holistic Health, and Women's Empowerment with Dr. Taz Bhatia

In this illuminating episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Taz Bhatia, board-certified physician, integrative medicine pioneer, and champion for women’s health, to explore the intricate world of hormones through every season of a woman’s life. Dr. Taz shares her personal hormonal journey, the gaps she witnessed in conventional medicine, and why personalized, root-cause driven care is essential. Together, she and Dr. Jenn break down how birth control, stress, gut health, and generational patterns shape hormonal balance. They also dive into innovative diagnostic approaches, including the auria test, and discuss why hormones are often misunderstood, and mismanaged, in modern medical systems. This conversation empowers women to understand their physiology, challenge outdated narratives, and take an active role in their health across puberty, fertility, perimenopause, and beyond. In This Episode, You Will Learn: * Why hormonal changes form a lifelong continuum * How birth control can mask deeper imbalances * The role of gut health and liver detoxification in hormone balance * Why progesterone deficiency is so common today * How stress and cortisol impact young women’s hormones * The importance of personalized hormone therapy * Why patients must advocate for their own health * How hormonal patterns can be passed through generations * Why breast cancer is often linked to hormone deficiency, not excess * How innovative tools like the auria test may revolutionize screening Episode Timeline Highlights: 00:00 Introduction & Dr. Taz’s personal hormonal journey 02:45 Why traditional hormonal treatments fall short 06:02 How experience reshaped her integrative practice 09:06 Birth control concerns & long-term impacts 11:57 How hormonal suppression affects whole-body health 14:58 The value of holistic, root-cause approaches 17:53 Cultural resistance to new medical paradigms 20:57 Innovations in breast cancer screening (auria test) 23:50 Why change is so hard in established medicine 27:00 Understanding hormonal patterns & testing 29:51 The need for comprehensive hormone education 33:39 Hormonal shifts from puberty to menopause 43:53 Personalized hormone therapy done right 01:01:29 Gut health, the microbiome & hormonal balance 01:04:47 Empowering patients to own their health journey Where to find Dr. Taz Bhatia: Website: holplus.co Social: @DrTazMD To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK [https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk] To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide [https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide] To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ [https://auria.care/] and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ [https://www.realhealthmd.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons [https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons [https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons]

119: Overcoming Terminal Cancer and Redefining Healing with Dr. Pete Sulack

In this deeply inspiring episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Pete Sulack—chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Unhealthy Anonymous—for a powerful conversation about defying the odds after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Dr. Sulack shares how he turned a death sentence into a journey of hope, healing, and renewal. Through faith, nutrition, and lifestyle transformation, he reclaimed his health and now guides others to do the same. Together, he and Dr. Jenn challenge conventional cancer paradigms, exploring how mindset, personalized nutrition, and spiritual alignment can unlock the body’s innate capacity to heal. This episode invites listeners to rethink what’s possible in cancer recovery and beyond. It’s a story of courage, resilience, and faith in both science and spirit—reminding us that health is not something we outsource but something we build from within. In This Episode, You Will Learn: * How Dr. Sulack overcame a terminal brain cancer diagnosis * Why functional medicine focuses on healing the whole person, not just treating disease * The crucial role of personalized nutrition in recovery * How food sensitivities and gut health shape overall wellness * Why conventional medicine often overlooks the importance of diet * The link between faith, mindset, and the body’s innate ability to heal * How to take proactive responsibility for your health * Why empowerment and education can change the cancer care paradigm 💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Episode Timeline Highlights: 00:00 Overcoming the Impossible: Dr. Pete Sulack’s Journey  03:11 The Diagnosis: A Life-Changing Event  05:58 Creating a New Path: Functional Medicine and Resilience  09:06 The Role of Diet in Cancer Treatment  12:05 Understanding Food Sensitivities and Gut Health  14:50 The Importance of Personalized Nutrition  18:05 Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Cancer Care  20:51 Proactive Health Management: A Call to Action  31:35 Rethinking Health Responsibility  34:19 Personalized Health Regimens  39:35 The Role of Faith in Healing  43:37 Hope and Healing Perspectives  48:07 Creating a Healing Environment  51:56 Empowering Cancer Care  54:41 Changing the Cancer Care Paradigm Where to find Dr. Pete Sulack: Instagram: @drpetesulack Website: https://drpetesulack.com/ To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK [https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk] To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide [https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide] To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ [https://auria.care/] and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ [https://www.realhealthmd.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons [https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons [https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons]

118: The Mouth-Body Connection: Functional Dentistry with Dr. Staci Whitman

In this enlightening episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Staci Whitman, founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry and a pioneer in functional and holistic oral health. Together they uncover how the mouth serves as the gateway to the body—and why what happens there reverberates through every system. Dr. Whitman explains how chronic disease begins long before symptoms appear and how functional dentistry offers a path toward true prevention. From the oral microbiome and nutrition to mercury fillings, x-ray exposure, and the ongoing fluoride debate, she brings clarity and compassion to topics often overlooked in conventional care. Listeners will gain an understanding of biocompatibility in dental materials, the emotional toll of traditional dentistry, and how early-life oral care can shape a lifetime of wellness. This is an empowering look at how modern medicine and dentistry can finally come together to support whole-body health. 💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. In This Episode, You Will Learn: * Why chronic disease often begins in the mouth * How root canals can influence systemic health * The principles of functional and holistic dentistry * How nutrition impacts teeth, gums, and the microbiome * What to know about x-rays, mercury fillings, and safe removal * Why biocompatibility testing for dental materials matters * The crucial role of saliva and the oral microbiome * The mental-health challenges many dentists face * How pediatric oral care shapes lifelong wellness * Why dentistry’s future depends on integration and education Episode Timeline Highlights: 00:00 The Epidemic of Chronic Disease 03:11 Holistic Dentistry: A New Approach 06:12 Root Canals and Systemic Health 08:50 The Shift to Functional Dentistry 12:03 The Role of Nutrition in Oral Health 15:07 Integrating Dentistry and Medicine 18:12 The Importance of Oral Microbiome 21:00 Testing and Monitoring Oral Health 23:59 X-Rays and Radiation Concerns 27:04 Mercury in Dentistry 30:07 Safe Removal of Mercury Fillings 42:16 Biocompatibility in Dentistry 45:07 Mental Health in Dentistry 49:03 The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry 51:05 The Evolution of Oral Health 57:55 The Fluoride Debate 01:10:55 Heroes in Functional Dentistry 01:13:56 Finding Biologic Dentists 01:18:59 The Future of Dental Education Where to find Dr. Staci Whitman: Website: https://doctorstaci.com Social Media: @doctor_staci To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK [https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk] To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide [https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide] To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ [https://auria.care/] and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ [https://www.realhealthmd.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons [https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons [https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons]

117: Root Causes, Hormonal Health & The Politics of Medicine with Dr. Will Cole

In this empowering episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert, to explore what it truly means to find the root causes of disease and take back ownership of your health. Dr. Cole shares his path from conventional to functional medicine and how telehealth revolutionized his ability to connect with patients worldwide. Together, he and Dr. Jenn unpack the modern health landscape—from the rise of autoimmune conditions and hormonal imbalances to the challenges of medical politics and social media’s influence on health narratives. The conversation highlights why empowerment, collaboration, and bioindividuality are the future of medicine—and how you can become an active participant in your own healing journey. 💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. In This Episode, You Will Learn: * How Dr. Will Cole’s journey shaped his functional medicine philosophy * Why understanding root causes is the key to true healing * How telehealth changed the patient–practitioner relationship * The double-edged nature of social media in modern health discussions * Why autoimmune and hormonal disorders are rapidly increasing * How politics and profit can distort healthcare priorities * What bioindividuality means for your health choices * How collaboration across medical disciplines creates better outcomes Episode Timeline Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Will Cole  05:30 The Power of Root-Cause Medicine  11:24 Telehealth & Patient Empowerment  17:04 Challenges in Mystery Illnesses  19:47 Social Media’s Impact on Health Messaging  29:33 Awakening to Health Awareness  34:38 Introducing AURIA: A New Screening Tool  36:53 Questioning the Medical Dogma  44:07 Autoimmunity & Modern Health Crises  52:01 Hormones and Metabolic Health  01:00:16 When Health Meets Politics  01:06:56 The Medical Industrial Complex  01:13:53 Finding Common Ground & Progress  01:17:45 Fasting and Metabolic Flexibility  01:22:34 Making Health Accessible for Everyone Where to find Dr. Will Cole: https://drwillcole.com To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK [https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk] To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide [https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide] To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ [https://auria.care/] and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ [https://www.realhealthmd.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons [https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons [https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons]

116: Redefining Breast Cancer and Metabolic Health with Dr. Jenn Simmons

In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons delivers an empowering and deeply personal message about what true health means—and why less than 10% of Americans are metabolically healthy. Drawing from her recent community webinar, Dr. Jenn unpacks the real roots of breast cancer, the systemic failures of modern medicine, and how personalized health plans can transform outcomes. She explains why breast cancer is not a random event, but a metabolic and environmental response—and how women can reverse that pattern through awareness, testing, and intentional lifestyle change.  This episode also introduces the AURIA test, a revolutionary tear-based screening tool for early breast cancer detection, and features heartfelt testimonials from women who have rebuilt their health through Dr. Jenn’s programs. If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond diagnosis into true healing—or how to prevent breast cancer altogether—this conversation is your roadmap. In This Episode, You Will Learn: * Why less than 10% of Americans are metabolically healthy * The link between metabolic dysfunction and breast cancer * How modern medicine treats symptoms instead of root causes * Why diet and lifestyle are the true drivers of recovery * How alcohol, toxins, and environment shape disease risk * The importance of personalized health plans for healing * Why breast cancer is a normal response to an abnormal environment * How the AURIA test is transforming early detection * What nutrigenomic testing reveals about your unique needs 💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Episode Timeline Highlights:  03:53 – Less than 10% of Americans are metabolically healthy  08:22 – Why insurance companies and healthcare don’t promote wellness  13:16 – “If we don’t change, how can we expect change?”  17:29 – A patient story: how daily wine shaped disease risk  22:10 – Taking ownership of your health and intuition  24:52 – Introducing AURIA: the tear-based breast screening test  31:07 – Why testing matters: nutrigenomics and personalization  35:57 – Everyone gets a treatment plan—but where’s the health plan?  40:30 – Patient testimonials and real transformation stories  47:07 – AURIA giveaway and how the test works  52:45 – How to build a health plan for every stage of diagnosis  57:24 – Why breast health equals whole-body health  01:04:07 – Nutrigenomic testing and actionable insights  01:09:20 – Hormones as the key to longevity and vitality  01:12:33 – Closing reflections and next steps To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK [https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/time-to-talk] To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide [https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide] To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ [https://auria.care/] and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ [https://www.realhealthmd.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons [https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ [https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons [https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons]