Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Del Bigtree for a conversation that pushes straight into one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern medicine: what if some of the things we have been taught to never question were never fully questioned to begin with?Together, they explore vaccines, informed consent, chronic disease, media influence, hospital incentives, and why so many people are starting to feel like the system was built to protect itself, not patients. This is not a light conversation, but it is a gripping one. If you have ever felt like the story you were given about health was incomplete, this episode will give language to that feeling and challenge you to think far more deeply about who decides what counts as truth.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why so many people are losing trust in the medical system What informed consent should look like and why it matters How certain ideas in medicine become protected from scrutiny Why chronic disease is forcing bigger questions about what is making us sick How money, power, and institutional pressure shape medical decision making Why questioning the standard of care can come at a cost What is really at stake when patients are discouraged from asking questions Why this conversation matters even if you have never questioned the system before Episode Timeline:01:04 Dr. Jenn introduces Del Bigtree05:39 The Journey of a Contrarian: Del Bigtree's Background08:49 Challenging the Vaccine Narrative11:40 The Science Behind Vaccines: What We Know14:44 The Impact of Vaccines on Health17:37 The Role of the Pharmaceutical Industry20:26 The Decline of Children's Health23:41 The Debate on Vaccines and Natural Immunity26:27 The Influence of Media and Funding29:43 The Shift from Conventional Medicine32:29 The Inconvenient Truth About Vaccines35:40 The Future of Health and Safety Regulations48:33 Dinner with Dr. Zervos: A Turning Point57:14 The Shocking Study: Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated01:05:59 The Medical System: A Crisis of Trust01:15:36 Informed Consent: The Right to Choose01:23:24 The Risks of Vaccination: A Parent's Dilemma01:29:45 Introduction to Breast Health AwarenessGuest: Del BigtreeWhere to find him: www.instagram.com/delbigtree/To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with cancer researcher and author Mark Lintern for a provocative conversation that challenges one of the most deeply rooted assumptions in modern oncology: that cancer is primarily a genetic disease.Drawing from his book The Cancer Resolution?, Mark introduces his Cell Suppression Theory, a framework that argues cancer may be driven less by random mutation and more by chronic inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, immune suppression, and a possible infectious component involving fungal pathogens.Together, Dr. Jenn and Mark explore why the current model of cancer leaves so many unanswered questions, how the metabolic theory shifted the conversation, and why terrain, mitochondria, immune health, toxins, stress, and chronic inflammation may all matter more than most patients have been told.If you are looking for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking and opens the door to a broader view of breast cancer and whole-body health, this episode is a must-listen.What You’ll Learn:Why the dominant genetic model of cancer does not fully explain the diseaseWhat the Warburg effect is and why it matters in cancer researchHow the metabolic theory of cancer changed the conversation around treatmentHow chronic inflammation, toxins, immune dysfunction, and tissue damage may create the conditions for cancerWhy mitochondria play a much bigger role in cancer than most people realizeHow fungal pathogens fit into cancer developmentWhy microbiome health, detoxification, and stress regulation matter in prevention and healingWhat makes breast tissue uniquely vulnerable in this conversation around estrogen, immunity, and inflammationEpisode Timeline:00:00 Introduction to a Different Conversation About Cancer04:45 Mark Lintern’s Journey Into Cancer Research07:34 Why the Somatic Mutation Theory Falls Short10:41 The Metabolic Theory and the Warburg Effect13:40 The Possible Role of Pathogens in Cancer16:32 The Hallmarks That Define Cancer19:19 Cancer Diagnosis Versus Active Disease22:08 The Cell Suppression Theory Explained27:06 Practical Solutions for Prevention and Healing30:02 Foundations of a More Holistic Cancer Approach33:49 Cortisol, Stress, and the Healing Environment41:49 Why Antifungal Treatments Are So Challenging43:45 Can We Identify the Pathogens Inside Tumors?46:30 Why the System Resists New Cancer Models51:04 Breast Cancer, Estrogen, and Tissue Vulnerability55:21 Estrogen, Inflammation, and Fungal Overgrowth58:55 Final Thoughts on Prevention and Whole-Body HealthLearn more about Mark Lintern and get his book here: https://www.celTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

PART TWO - In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons continues her conversation with Dr. Nasha Winters, a renowned integrative oncology expert and metabolic health pioneer, for a deeper look at what cancer care is missing and what true individualized healing actually requires.Together, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Nasha challenge the protocol-driven mindset that dominates both conventional and alternative medicine, making the case that cancer treatment must begin with the foundations: metabolic health, nervous system regulation, immune resilience, and an honest understanding of why a particular body became vulnerable in the first place.They explore why so many practitioners feel unequipped to care for cancer patients, how fear and institutional limitations keep better tools out of reach, and why therapies like mistletoe continue to be dismissed in the United States despite decades of research and widespread use around the world.If you want an empowering perspective on integrative cancer care, this episode is a must-listen.What You’ll Learn: Why foundations matter more than any single “magic bullet” therapy How Dr. Nasha thinks about mistletoe as terrain support, not a standalone cure Why mistletoe is so widely used in Europe and still resisted in the United States How integrative therapies can work with conventional cancer treatment, not against it Why individual biochemistry matters when deciding whether a treatment will actually work How fear, burnout, and cognitive dissonance affect doctors as much as patients What it looks like to build a true “board of directors” for healing Why safer, more thoughtful screening and treatment options are urgently neededEpisode Timeline:02:02 What pets can teach us about healing and foundational health 05:57 Dr. Nasha on being dismissed by conventional medicine 12:01 Why doctors stay stuck in broken systems of care 16:01 How The Metabolic Approach to Cancer became a roadmap for healing 20:13 Why foundations matter more than any magic bullet 25:32 The problem with protocol culture in cancer care 27:29 Mistletoe, terrain, and the future of integrative oncology35:54 Why effective therapies are still dismissed in mainstream medicine40:09 Why patients need a collaborative team approach43:56 Safer screening, better tools, and moving beyond outdated technology48:27 Why we need to treat the person, not just the diagnosis 51:34 Where to find Dr. Nasha and what’s nextGuest: Nasha Winters Where to find her: https://drnasha.com/ To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

PART ONE - In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Nasha Winters, a renowned integrative oncology expert and metabolic health pioneer, for a deeply personal and eye-opening conversation about cancer, resilience, and why so many people are getting diagnosed younger than ever before.Dr. Nasha shares the story of her own terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis at age 19 and how being forced outside the conventional system led her to ask a different question, not just how to treat cancer, but why the body became vulnerable to it in the first place. What followed became the foundation of her life’s work.Together, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Nasha explore the root causes driving modern cancer risk, from mitochondrial dysfunction and immune suppression to environmental toxins, vitamin D deficiency, chronic stress, trauma, and the cumulative burden of modern life.This is part-one of a two-part conversation. If you have ever wondered why cancer is rising, why it is showing up earlier, or why true healing has to go beyond standard treatment, this episode is a must-listen.What You’ll Learn:Why cancer is becoming more common in younger peopleThe difference between chronological age and biological ageHow mitochondrial dysfunction contributes to cancer and accelerated agingWhy immune suppression and vitamin D deficiency matter more than most people realizeThe role of environmental exposures, plastics, hormones, and EMFs in modern diseaseHow trauma, chronic stress, and nervous system dysregulation affect healingWhy looking inward may be one of the most important steps after a diagnosisWhat it means when someone says, “I did everything right and still got cancer”Why prevention has to start long before disease appearsEpisode Timeline:01:04 Meet Dr. Nasha Winters05:15 Dr. Nasha’s cancer diagnosis at 19 and how it changed everything11:22 Cancer, aging, and the mitochondria connection18:22 Environmental overload and the rise of early-onset disease23:28 Immune suppression, vitamin D, and cancer risk26:03 The growing cancer burden and why prevention matters30:49 Trauma, stress, and the psychoneuroimmunology of healing34:40 Can someone heal if they are not ready to look inward?38:26 Readiness, resistance, and the patient’s role in healing40:36 Alcohol, lifestyle patterns, and difficult truths in cancer care45:40 “I did everything right” — what that really means48:47 Toxic exposures, hidden patterns, and what we normalize49:25 Stress, uncertainty, and building the tools to adapt51:21 Pets, pesticides, and what our environment is telling us52:35 Why you won’t want to miss Part TwoGuest: Nasha WintershttpsTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Jen Nolan and Sara Stratton of Remission Nutrition for a conversation that cuts through the noise around “healthy living” after a breast cancer diagnosis.Jen explains how nutrigenomics (genetic-based nutrition + lifestyle guidance) helps women understand what their body actually needs, from detox capacity to fat metabolism to exercise tolerance. Dr. Jenn shares her own example: years of high-intensity endurance workouts that she thought were helping until genetic testing revealed they were doing real harm.Sara shares her story of being diagnosed with stage 3C triple positive breast cancer at 37, and how she supported her body through chemotherapy and recovery using a metabolic approach, including fasting around treatment, strength training, mindfulness, and carefully chosen supplements. Together, they talk about how to make changes without overwhelm, avoid fear-based restriction and orthorexia, navigate resistance from conventional providers, and build a lifestyle that’s sustainable long-term - with joy included.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What nutrigenomics can tell you about food, detox, sleep, stress, and exerciseSara’s approach to supporting her body during chemo: fasting, movement, mindfulness, and recoveryWhat to know about supplements during chemotherapy including why antioxidants can be trickyWhy people get overwhelmed after diagnosis, and how to start with small, realistic stepsThe “crowding out” method: what to add first so healthy habits stickCommon non-negotiables that move the needle fast (Diet soda + processed snack foods)How to avoid orthorexia and stop turning food into fearHow to advocate for yourself when your oncologist dismisses integrative toolsEpisode Timeline: 01:06 Introducing Jen Nolan + Sara Stratton 04:10 Nutrigenomics and personalized healing 10:56 Sara’s diagnosis at 37 + what life looked like before 13:55 Metabolic approach during treatment (fasting, keto, movement) 24:14 Fasting around chemo + how she trained through treatment 28:47 Supplements + what to avoid during chemotherapy 32:11 Fat metabolism genes + why keto doesn’t work the same for everyone 35:59 How to start without overwhelm (3 changes at a time) 44:44 Treatment phase vs. long-term lifestyle (graduating from strictness) 49:55 Why conventional providers resist integrative support 51:43 What to do when your oncologist dismisses fasting/nutrition 54:34 Why breast cancer is usually not an emergency (and time matters) 58:48 Joy, purpose, and living while healingTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons talks with Loren Lockman, a longtime health coach and water-only fasting expert who has supervised fasts since 1996. Loren shares how fasting helped him recover from years of chronic illness and explains what the body is doing during a properly supported water fast - especially autophagy, fasting ketosis, and deep cellular repair.They also dig into why Loren believes most people are chronically dehydrated, why he does not recommend juicing (even at home), how fasting can support healing across many conditions (including breast cancer support), and why the real key is not doing more - it is getting out of the body’s way with rest, simplicity, and a structured refeed.What You’ll LearnWhat water-only fasting is, how it works, and why proper supervision mattersHow fasting activates autophagy and supports deep cellular cleanupThe difference between fasting ketosis and the ketogenic dietHow detoxification and immune function are connected to chronic diseaseThe influence of the pharmaceutical industry on modern nutrition and health narrativesNatural diet and lifestyle strategies that support longevityPlant-based nutrition, protein myths, and whole-food sourcingWhy hydration, electrolyte balance, and water intake are critical during fastingWho should not fast (and who typically can)Episode Timeline:01:03 Meet Loren Lockman: 38-Year Vegan & Water-Only Fasting Expert03:13 From Chronic Illness to Radical Healing09:22 Why Conventional Medicine Failed Him16:00 Healing Is a Biological Process (Not a Prescription)21:30 What Happens in the Body During a Water Fast26:30 Fasting & Cancer: Autophagy, Immunity, and Detox31:00 Processed Foods, Pharma Influence & Modern Disease33:45 Protein Myths, Juicing, and Nutritional Controversy46:45 The Science of Autophagy & Fasting Ketosis55:45 Chronic Dehydration, Intestinal Health & Aging58:45 Can Everyone Fast? Who Should (and Shouldn’t)01:04:30 Supplements: Helpful or Harmful?01:08:00 Real Client Transformations (Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Cancer)01:11:00 What It’s Like to Work with Loren (Structure, Data, Refeeding)01:14:30 Why Rest Is Essential During Fasting01:23:30 Final Takeaways: Doing Less to Heal MoreTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Vassily Eliopoulous, MD a former ER physician turned regenerative and longevity medicine expert for a bold conversation about what is broken in modern healthcare and what is quietly replacing it.After years inside emergency medicine, Dr. Vass hit a moment that forced him to confront a hard truth: the system is built to manage crises, not create health. From hospital incentive structures to medical education shaped by patentable therapies, they expose why prevention, metabolic health, peptides, stem cells, and bioidentical hormones remain on the margins.This episode dives into regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, GLP-1s beyond weight loss, immune resilience, the energetic drivers of disease, and why AI may amplify the need for true human connection in medicine.If you have ever felt like “standard of care” is missing something, this conversation explains why and what comes next.What You’ll Learn:The ER moment that made Dr. Vass walk away from conventional medicineWhy hospitals are financially rewarded for procedures, not preventionThe hidden reason non-patentable therapies rarely get taughtWhat peptides (BPC-157, thymosin, GHK-Cu) actually do in the bodyHow stem cells heal tissue and whether they increase cancer riskWhy metabolic dysfunction drives cancer and chronic diseaseThe overlooked role of stress and immune suppression in illnessEpisode Timeline:01:00 Meet Dr. Vass: From ER Physician to Regenerative Medicine Pioneer02:00 Risk, flow state, and longevity07:30 The dark truth about ER medicine10:26 Dr. Jenn’s “this system is broken” moment14:07 Dr. Vass’ breaking point (and why he left)20:21 Why doctors are not trained in prevention23:13 Patentable medicine and the education pipeline42:15 Patients are forcing the shift47:56 AI, the future of doctors, and the art of medicine57:40 Stress, immunity, and the energetic side of disease01:00:36 Peptides, explained simply01:17:38 Stem cells: what they do and what the data suggests01:29:04 Where to find Dr. Vass + closingWhere to find Dr. Vassily Eliopoulous, MD:Website: longevityhealth.clinic/Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.vassily/To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Reed Davis, founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN), for a no-comfort conversation about why so many women are told they’re “fine” while they feel anything but.Together, they unpack the lie hiding inside “normal labs,” why diagnosis-chasing keeps you stuck in symptom management, and what Reed calls metabolic chaos - the slow breakdown that happens when chronic stress, inflammation, hormone disruption, digestion issues, and toxic burden stack up for years… until the body finally crashes. They also break down epigenetics (and why family history is not a life sentence), plus what it really means to “change the environment your breasts are living in.”This is a conversation about root cause, medical sovereignty, and the hard truth that health doesn’t happen in a doctor’s office, it happens at home.In this episode you’ll learn:Why “normal labs” can still mean deep dysfunctionThe difference between treating a diagnosis and treating the personWhat “metabolic chaos” is and how it shows up as totally different symptoms in different peopleHow epigenetics works (and how to use it to break family patterns)The FDN framework: HIDDEN stressors + DRESS (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress reduction, Supplementation)Why exercise and nutrition have to be individualized (and how the wrong plan backfires)Dr. Jenn’s perspective on prophylactic mastectomy and the underestimated cost of breast removal traumaEpisode Timeline:00:00 Why “Normal Lab Results” Don’t Mean You’re Healthy02:24 Reed Davis’ Journey Into Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)10:12 Root Cause Healing vs Diagnosis-Based Medicine15:39 Why Conventional Medicine Stops at Symptom Management19:06 Metabolic Chaos: How Chronic Stress Disrupts Hormones and Health20:58 Epigenetics Explained: How Environment Overrides Genetics28:01 Prophylactic Mastectomy, Breast Health, and Medical Trauma32:48 The DRESS Protocol: Diet, Stress, and Lifestyle-Based Healing45:48 Medical Freedom, Screening Pressure, and Patient Autonomy54:13 The Future of Healthcare: Prevention, Wellness, and Self-Responsibility1:01:04 What Is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN)?Learn more about Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN): www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.comTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons answers the exact questions women ask her every day about breast cancer risk, hormone therapy, aromatase inhibitors, and screening. She breaks down the difference between bioidentical and non-bioidentical hormones, what “high risk” actually means, why fear-based medicine keeps women stuck, and how to build a screening and prevention plan you understand and trust. If you’ve felt dismissed, confused, or pressured into one-size-fits-all choices, this episode gives you language, clarity, and next steps to advocate for your body.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Bioidentical vs non-bioidentical hormones, and what matters after breast cancerThe truth about estrogen, recurrence risk, and the “have vs had breast cancer” distinctionWhy aromatase inhibitors feel brutal, what they’re doing, and how to support your body on themWhat “high risk” really means, plus how breast density actually fits into riskSafer screening options like QT and ultrasound, and what to do when QT isn’t availableHow the ARIA tear test works, what a positive result means, and your next stepsWhat calcifications can signal and how to think about DCIS without panicHow to combine integrative care with conventional oncology without losing supportWhy breast cancer is tied to inflammation and metabolic health, and what to trackEpisode Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode 03:05 Why Women Aren’t Getting Clear Answers About Breast Health 06:00 Bioidentical vs Non-Bioidentical Hormones 13:30 Estrogen, Hormone Therapy, and Breast Cancer Risk 20:10 Aromatase Inhibitors Explained 27:45 Supporting Quality of Life While on Aromatase Inhibitors 34:30 Understanding What “High Risk” Really Means 39:40 Breast Density Explained 45:30 Limitations of Mammograms and MRI 50:40 The ARIA Tear Test and Prevention-Based Screening 56:30 QT Scan, Ultrasound, and Safer Imaging Options 1:02:40 Screening After Breast Cancer Treatment 1:07:50 Breast Calcifications and DCIS 1:11:00 Integrative Care and Root Cause Healing 1:13:00 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find SupportTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Dr. Erica Schwartz, a pioneer in hormone and integrative medicine, for a blunt conversation about menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and why women are still being denied care that protects their long-term health.Together, they get real about why modern medicine still runs on a “wait until you’re sick” model, why hospitals can be the most dangerous place to heal, and how the system trains both doctors and patients to outsource responsibility. They break down the lasting damage of the Women’s Health Initiative, the fear-based messaging around estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and the real-world consequences of medical gatekeeping from pharmacies to hospitals. This is a conversation about truth, autonomy, and what it actually looks like to practice medicine from the whole-body, whole-life perspective.In this episode you’ll learn:Why conventional medicine is built for acute care, not long-term healthHow the Women’s Health Initiative changed hormone care for generations of womenWhy “just deal with it” menopause advice is harmful (and wildly outdated)What estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone actually do in the female bodyWhy testosterone for women is still restricted and why that mattersHow medical errors and hospital systems put patients at riskWhy taking responsibility for your health isn’t optional anymoreEpisode Timeline:00:00 The Crisis in Conventional Medicine03:54 Dr. Schwartz's Journey to Holistic Health09:59 The Shift from Acute Care to Preventative Health17:47 The Importance of Hormonal Health25:29 The Impact of Alcohol on Health28:10 Nutrition and Cancer: A Misunderstood Connection30:55 The Role of Hormones in Health36:06 Understanding the Importance of Hormones40:24 The Truth About Cancer and Hormones44:38 Empowering Patients in Their Health Journey47:45 The Need for Compassionate Care in Medicine51:03 Introduction to Breast Health AwarenessDr. Erica SchwartzVisit her Website: www.eshealth.com/Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/eshealth/To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuideTo purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.Connect with Dr. Jenn:Website: https://www.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons