Episode 26- Reclaiming Breast Health: Knowledge Is Power with Dr. Jenn Simmons

Episode 26- Reclaiming Breast Health: Knowledge Is Power with Dr. Jenn Simmons

What if the conversation around breast cancer screening is far more complex than we’ve been led to believe? In this thought-provoking episode of Two Girls and a Cup of Wellness, we sit down with Dr. Jenn Simmons, former breast surgeon, integrative oncologist, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor, for a conversation that challenges long-held beliefs about breast health, screening, and prevention. Dr. Jenn didn’t simply leave traditional breast cancer surgery behind. As the founder of PerfeQTion™ Imaging, she is helping transform breast health with technology designed to be safer, smarter, and more compassionate, offering women screening options without radiation, compression, or trauma. Together, we explore the evolving science behind mammograms, the complexities of overdiagnosis, and why a one-size-fits-all approach to women’s health may not serve everyone. Dr. Jenn shares her perspective on the current medical system, the questions women are beginning to ask, and innovative tools emerging to support breast health and early detection. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ The debate surrounding mammograms and breast cancer screening ✨ The impact of overdiagnosis and overtreatment ✨ Why breast cancer rates continue to rise ✨ How environmental toxins, metabolic health, and lifestyle influence disease ✨ PerfeQTion™ Imaging and other non-invasive technologies ✨ Practical ways to become more informed and proactive about your health More than a conversation about breast cancer, this episode is about empowering women to ask questions, understand their options, and take an active role in their wellness journey. Dr. Jenn is also the author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer and host of the Keeping Abreast podcast, where she continues to challenge conventional thinking around screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Whether you’re navigating your own diagnosis, supporting someone you love, or simply looking to better understand your body, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Grab your favorite cup and join us for this powerful discussion. If this episode resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Breast cancer screening: https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/ [https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com/] Breast cancer support: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/ [https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/] The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide [https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide] Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn: https://keepingabreastwithdrjenn.buzzsprout.com/ [https://keepingabreastwithdrjenn.buzzsprout.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons [https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjennsimmons [https://www.facebook.com/drjennsimmons] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-simmons-md-16198389/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-simmons-md-16198389/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons5127 [https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons5127] X: https://www.twitter.com/DrJennSimmons [https://www.twitter.com/DrJennSimmons]

Episode 25- The Wild Woman Revolution with Maureen and Amber

Somewhere along the way, many women lose touch with the parts of themselves that once felt free, intuitive, and fully alive. Between careers, caregiving, expectations, and endless responsibilities, it’s easy to forget who we are beneath all the roles we play. But what if midlife isn’t about slowing down? What if it’s an invitation to come home to yourself and step into your most authentic chapter yet? In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Maureen and Amber of Wild Woman Therapies to explore what it truly means to awaken the Wild Woman within. Together, we dive into the transformational seasons of womanhood, from perimenopause and menopause to the wisdom and freedom that can emerge on the other side. We explore the feminine archetypes that shape our lives, including the Maiden, the Queen, and the Wild Woman, and how understanding these energies can help us reconnect with our intuition, set healthier boundaries, and embrace the version of ourselves that has been waiting to emerge. Maureen and Amber share how ancient wisdom, meaningful rituals, and the power of community can help women navigate life’s transitions with more confidence, self-compassion, and purpose. From breathwork and journaling to honoring the changing seasons of life, this episode is filled with practical tools and heartfelt insights to help you rediscover your voice and trust yourself again. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or wondering what comes next, this conversation is your reminder that some of the most beautiful chapters begin when we stop shrinking and start listening to the wisdom within. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover: • How the Wild Woman archetype can help you reconnect with your intuition and inner strength. • Why perimenopause and menopause can become powerful catalysts for growth and transformation. • The influence of the Maiden, Queen, and Wild Woman archetypes in everyday life. • Simple practices to cultivate self-trust, clarity, and deeper connection. • Why sisterhood and community are essential for healing and growth. Maureen and Amber are healers, guides, and the founders of Wild Woman Therapies, where they create spaces for women to reconnect with themselves through retreats, workshops, and transformative experiences. This episode is an invitation to embrace the wisdom that comes with age, honor your own journey, and step boldly into the next season of your life. 🎙️ If this conversation resonates with you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who’s ready to embrace her wild and wonderful self. Please check them out..... https://wildwomantherapies.com/ [https://wildwomantherapies.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwomantherapies/ [https://www.instagram.com/wildwomantherapies/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568748068805 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568748068805]

Episode 24- You Have More Power Over Your Health Than You’ve Been Told with Dr. Mia Holland

What if the biggest health decisions of your life required you to trust yourself more than ever before? A diagnosis has a way of making you stop and look at everything differently… your health, your habits, your stress, your relationships, and how deeply connected the body really is to the life we’re living. In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Dr. Mia Holland, who shares her deeply personal journey after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and how that experience completely transformed the way she viewed healing. Instead of operating from fear, Mia began asking bigger questions. What role do stress, emotional health, environment, lifestyle, and subconscious patterns play in our overall wellbeing? How do we begin listening to what our body has been trying to tell us long before symptoms show up? Together, we dive into the connection between physical health and emotional wellbeing, the importance of understanding your body beyond standard lab work, protecting your energy, setting boundaries, reducing toxic overload in everyday life, and becoming a more active participant in your own healing journey. This episode is not about fear. It is about awareness. It is about learning to tune in, ask better questions, and remember that true wellness goes far beyond simply treating symptoms. If you have ever felt disconnected from your body, overwhelmed by the noise around health, or curious about taking a more holistic approach to healing, this conversation will leave you thinking differently. Because sometimes the biggest transformation begins when we stop outsourcing our health… and start trusting ourselves a little more. 🎙️ Grab your coffee (or matcha) and join us for a conversation every woman needs to hear. And take a moment and listen to Dr. Mia's TedX Talk [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_3YDof-vGs] #TwoGirlsAndACupOfWellness #MindBodyMedicine #WellnessPodcast #WomensHealthMatters #HolisticHealing #BreastCancerAwareness

Episode 23- Hormones, Fatigue, Identity Loss & Healing Naturally with Brittany Cano

What if the exhaustion, brain fog, weight gain, hormone imbalance, and feeling of not recognizing yourself anymore isn’t just part of getting older? So many women are silently running on empty, sacrificing their health, identity, and energy while believing it’s simply “part of life.” But what if there’s another way? In this powerful episode of Two Girls and a Cup of Wellness, we sit down with wellness strategist Brittany Cano, who is changing the conversation around women’s health, aging, and what true healing actually looks like. From her journey as a small-town dreamer turned NYC nurse to becoming a leader in holistic wellness, Brittany shares how women can stop surviving and start reclaiming their vitality through a completely different approach to health. We dive deep into the topics every woman needs to understand: ✨ Why women over 35 often feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from themselves ✨ The surprising connection between trauma, stress, and nervous system dysregulation ✨ How metabolic health impacts hormones, energy, weight, and longevity ✨ The truth about peptides and their role in healing, recovery, and hormonal balance ✨ Why self-love and identity work are critical parts of long-term wellness ✨ The outdated health narratives women need to stop believing today If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, burnout, hormone shifts, brain fog, stress, or simply feeling like you’ve lost yourself in the process of caring for everyone else… this conversation may change the way you think about your health forever. This is not about aging gracefully. This is about aging powerfully. Aging intentionally. And taking your health back before your body forces you to listen. 🎧 If you’re a woman ready to feel energized, empowered, and fully alive again… hit play now. Because as you know by now, surviving isn’t the goal. Thriving is. Book a free peptide and metabolic health consult here.  https://calendly.com/brittany-cano/1-1-metabolic-peptide-strategy-consult [https://calendly.com/brittany-cano/1-1-metabolic-peptide-strategy-consult] Follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/holistic_nurse_coaches/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/briteni.shaw] 👇 Tell us in the comments: What part of your health journey are you reclaiming right now? #WomensHealth #HormoneHealth #HolisticHealing #HealthyAging #WellnessPodcast #Peptides #NervousSystemHealing #BurnoutRecovery #MetabolicHealth #WomenOver40 #SelfHealing #FunctionalMedicine #PodcastForWomen

Episode 22- Burned Out? Here’s Why You Need to Get Away More Often with Crissy and Marie

What happens when you finally step away from the noise of everyday life and remember what it feels like to simply be? In this episode, Marie and Crissy share reflections from their recent travels through Italy and Spain, but this conversation goes far beyond beautiful scenery and unforgettable meals. It became a powerful reminder of how disconnected many of us have become from the way life was actually meant to feel. From long dinners without rushing, walking everywhere, spending time in nature, connecting with different cultures, and truly being present… traveling opened our eyes to something bigger: wellness isn’t always found in another supplement, workout plan, or quick fix. Sometimes healing begins when we slow down enough to actually experience life. We talk about why so many European cultures prioritize rest, connection, vacation, and joy as part of everyday living, while so many people here live in a constant state of stress, overworking, and burnout. In this conversation we explore: • Why getting away is essential for mental, emotional, and physical health • The powerful connection between slowing down and nervous system regulation • What different cultures can teach us about joy, presence, and longevity • Why food, movement, and living simply often create better health outcomes • How changing your environment can completely shift your perspective on life This episode is a reminder that wellness is not just about what you’re doing to heal your body… it’s also about how you’re living your life. Maybe the reset you’ve been looking for isn’t complicated. Maybe you just need to slow down, disconnect, and start living a little differently. Because life was never meant to be rushed. Tune in and come travel with us.