Treated with Dr. Sara Szal

Today, Dr. Sara sits down with Biet Simkin for an unflinching and soulful conversation about trauma, transformation, and the pursuit of true sovereignty. Known for blending spirituality with art, music, and radical honesty, Biet opens up about losing her mother at six, the compounding grief that shaped her early life, and how she transmuted that pain into a spiritual practice. Together, they explore what it means to live not in spite of what breaks us, but because of it—and how awakening can coexist with mess, humor, and humanity.As their conversation unfolds, Biet shares the evolution of her path from addiction and loss to creating a modern spiritual framework that bridges humility and power, faith and agency. She challenges listeners to examine whether they’re living at 80% of their potential—and what it would take to move toward 100%. From the psychology of trust and the biology of regulation to the sacred art of self-responsibility, this episode is a masterclass in transforming suffering into service and living a fully expressed life.// LEARN MORE FROM BIET SIMKIN // Visit her website, bietsimkin.com Follow her on Instagram, @guidedbybiet.  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTubeProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today Dr. Sara explores one of the most misunderstood symptoms in women’s health: brain fog. She unpacks why the mental haze so many women experience isn’t “just stress” or “getting older,” but often a biological signal of deeper dysfunction—spanning hormones, mitochondria, inflammation, and metabolism. From postpartum to perimenopause to menopause, Dr. Sara traces how shifting estrogen, nutrient depletion, and chronic stress can dim the brain’s energy output—and how to reverse it. She offers a step-by-step roadmap to restore mental clarity, reboot energy, and reclaim focus at every stage of womanhood.// REFERENCES // Dr. Sara’s Perimenopause Survival Guide Dr. Sara Book: Women, Food, and Hormones // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTubeProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy St. Louis is a former NFL tight end for the Tennessee Titans and USA Rower – but he joins Treated today to discuss his life mission: to help people live better through healthcare innovation. He’s the CEO of Agentis Longevity, a clinically focused provider of comprehensive longevity care. Jimmy shares how his discipline as a professional athlete shaped his values and how those values guide his work in building accessible, patient-centered longevity care. From his years at the Laser Spine Institute to founding Regenerative Medicine Solutions, Jimmy has been driven by one mission: to solve unmet needs in healthcare and help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Together, Dr. Sara and Jimmy dive into the power of daily routines, the science of longevity, and the future of healthcare innovation. They discuss practical strategies for optimizing performance – from tracking biomarkers to rethinking recovery, and how Jimmy is working to democratize longevity services.// REFERENCES //  Dr. Sara’s Guides: How To Track Your Blood Sugar and Lab Reference Ranges in Healthy Adults. // LEARN MORE FROM JIMMY ST. LOUIS // Check out Agentis Longevity, agentislongevity.comLearn about their services by clicking here. Follow Jimmy St. Lous on LinkedIn. // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTubeProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if your midlife wasn’t a breakdown, but a biochemical initiation? Today on Treated, Dr. Sara dives into the truth about perimenopause by dispelling the myths, breaking down the science, and reframing this transition as a powerful initiation rather than a decline. She explains what’s really happening with your hormones and how to navigate symptoms like mood swings, insomnia, and heavy cycles with compassion and strategy. From practical tools like cycle tracking, nutrients, botanicals, and bioidentical hormones to her “soft landing plan” for midlife, Dr. Sara offers both medical expertise and soulful perspective. This is an invitation to see perimenopause not as the beginning of the end, but as the beginning of a deeper, wiser chapter.// REFERENCES // Dr. Sara's Perimenopause Survival Guide // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTubeProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cynthia Thurlow, a seasoned nurse practitioner and TEDx speaker, discusses the hidden causes of burnout in women over 40. She shares her personal journey from traditional cardiology to understanding hormonal impacts on health. The conversation dives into essential biomarkers like fasting insulin and HRV, revealing how they can signal deeper issues. Cynthia emphasizes the significance of personal boundaries, resilience, and alignment in combating burnout, transforming midlife fatigue into a time of positive change.

Most people assume “normal” lab results mean they’re in the clear but normal isn’t always optimal. In this episode, Dr. Sara breaks down why standard blood work often misses early warning signs of disease and what that means for your long-term health. She shares the story of a patient whose labs came back “fine” but were already showing signs of pre-diabetes, and explains how the difference between surviving and thriving often lies in catching subtle markers before they become a diagnosis.Dr. Sara walks through nine essential tests that go beyond the basics, from vitamin D and ferritin to thyroid, sex hormones, inflammatory markers, and genetic risks like lipoprotein (a). These underused but powerful tools reveal whether your fatigue, brain fog, or mood issues are rooted in overlooked deficiencies or brewing imbalances. With decades of experience in longevity medicine, Dr. Sara shows how the right labs can transform your understanding of health and help you take action now because prevention is power.// RESOURCES // Dr. Sara’s Lab Reference RangesDr. Sara’s Book: The Hormone Reset Diet // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTube Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if the real medicine isn’t about conquering death, but about learning how to live fully in its presence? In this conversation, Dr. Sara sits down with two close friends and colleagues, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, a trailblazer in epigenetics and author of Younger You, and Dr. Patrick Hanaway, a physician and wisdom teacher whose own journey with cancer reshaped his perspective on life. Together, they challenge the cultural obsession with “not dying” and the reductionist biohacking narrative, offering instead a counter-narrative: don’t miss it.They explore the fears we carry about aging and how embracing impermanence can actually deepen our vitality. With stories of their families, patients, and personal journeys, this is a heartfelt, thought-provoking dialogue that challenges the more common “don’t die” narrative in longevity. This is only part of their conversation. Listen to the full conversation for free by attending the virtual “Functional Medicine is Longevity Medicine: A Masterclass for Clinicians” September 17-19, 2025. Reserve your spot today by heading to this link. // LEARN MORE FROM DR. KARA FITZGERRALD AND DR. PATRICK HANAWAY // Visit Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s website, drkarafitzgerald.com Follow her on Instagram, drkarafitzgerald.  Listen to her podcast, FX Medicine. Visit Dr. Patrick Hanway’s website here.  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTube Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Even though we all operate under the same medical system in The United States, not all of us receive the same quality of care. Why do racial and economic disparities still dictate who gets access to life-saving medications? Dr. Utibe Essien joins Treated to explore what true equity in medicine looks like and how we can build a system where everyone has the chance to thrive. Dr. Essien is a board-certified internal medicine physician, Assistant Professor of Medicine at UCLA, and a nationally recognized health disparities researcher. He coined the term pharmaco-equity–the principle that every patient, regardless of race, income, or background, deserves equal access to effective medications. In this conversation, he shares his story of being born into health disparities, what inspired him to become a physician, and his groundbreaking research on racial inequities in prescribing practices. Dr. Sara and Dr. Essien unpack the roots of health inequity, the ripple effects of systemic racism in medicine, and how landmark moments like the murder of George Floyd reshaped the medical community’s response to equity. To conclude, they discuss the power of mentorship, the future of precision equity, and how research can move beyond data to real interventions that save lives. // RESOURCES // ACE QuizThe landmark 2021 article on pharmacoequity in the Journal of the American Medical Association. : Essien, Utibe R., Stacie B. Dusetzina, and Walid F. Gellad. "A Policy Prescription for Reducing Health Disparities—Achieving Pharmacoequity." JAMA 326, no. 18 (2021): 1793–1794. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.17764.Pharmacoequity Article: https://www.statnews.com/2021/07/28/pharmacoequity-new-goal-ending-disparities-us-health-care/The Sum of Us by Heather McGee // LEARN MORE FROM DR. UTIBE ESSIEN // Visit his website uessien.com. Follow him on Instagram, @uressienmd. // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTube Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The discussion revolves around the tumultuous journey of perimenopause and menopause, shedding light on the over 100 symptoms women might experience. Listeners learn how hormonal shifts can impact not just physical health, but cognitive function and mood too. Dr. Sara highlights practical lifestyle interventions like resistance training and nutrition to ease this transition. Cutting-edge research is explored, offering insights into the role of estrogen, cortisol, and FSH levels, along with an open dialogue about bioidentical hormones.

Today on Treated, we’re diving headfirst into the dating pool with Sabrina Zohar– a relationship coach and host of The Sabrina Zohar Show– to explore the intersections of love and biology. Known for her direct, no-fluff advice and grounded wisdom, Sabrina blends neuroscience with dating insight to help people heal from their past, regulate their nervous system, and create clarity while they search for their person. In this episode, Sabrina joins Dr. Sara to talk about what it actually means to be emotionally available, how trauma shows up in dating, and why so many of us feel most attracted to people who aren’t good for us. Sabrina opens up about her past marriage and the work it took to heal her anxious attachment– which led to her finding her now husband. They break down the difference between anxiety and intuition, how to use your body as a tool for discernment, and why regulating your nervous system is the key to building a real connection. Whether you’re in a single or relationship– this episode is filled with insights about modern dating and how to strengthen connections in your life. // LEARN MORE FROM SABRINA ZOHAR // Visit her website sabrinazohar.com Follow her on Instagram @sabrinazohar and @thesabrinazoharshow.Check out her podcast, The Sabrina Zohar Show, on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.  // KEEP IN TOUCH WITH DR. SARA //If you have a question, leave a voicemail at speakpipe.com/treated Follow on IG: @saragottfriedmd @treatedwithdrsaraWatch Treated on YouTube Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.