Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn

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 diagnosisWhy functional medicine focuses on healing the whole person, not just treating diseaseThe crucial role of personalized nutrition in recoveryHow food sensitivities and gut health shape overall wellnessWhy conventional medicine often overlooks the importance of dietThe link between faith, mindset, and the body’s innate ability to healHow to take proactive responsibility for your healthWhy 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 ParadigmWhere to find Dr. Pete Sulack:Instagram: @drpetesulackWebsite: 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

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 mouthHow root canals can influence systemic healthThe principles of functional and holistic dentistryHow nutrition impacts teeth, gums, and the microbiomeWhat to know about x-rays, mercury fillings, and safe removalWhy biocompatibility testing for dental materials mattersThe crucial role of saliva and the oral microbiomeThe mental-health challenges many dentists faceHow pediatric oral care shapes lifelong wellnessWhy dentistry’s future depends on integration and educationEpisode Timeline Highlights:00:00 The Epidemic of Chronic Disease03:11 Holistic Dentistry: A New Approach06:12 Root Canals and Systemic Health08:50 The Shift to Functional Dentistry12:03 The Role of Nutrition in Oral Health15:07 Integrating Dentistry and Medicine18:12 The Importance of Oral Microbiome21:00 Testing and Monitoring Oral Health23:59 X-Rays and Radiation Concerns27:04 Mercury in Dentistry30:07 Safe Removal of Mercury Fillings42:16 Biocompatibility in Dentistry45:07 Mental Health in Dentistry49:03 The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry51:05 The Evolution of Oral Health57:55 The Fluoride Debate01:10:55 Heroes in Functional Dentistry01:13:56 Finding Biologic Dentists01:18:59 The Future of Dental EducationWhere to find Dr. Staci Whitman:Website: https://doctorstaci.comSocial Media: @doctor_staciTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

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 philosophyWhy understanding root causes is the key to true healingHow telehealth changed the patient–practitioner relationshipThe double-edged nature of social media in modern health discussionsWhy autoimmune and hormonal disorders are rapidly increasingHow politics and profit can distort healthcare prioritiesWhat bioindividuality means for your health choicesHow collaboration across medical disciplines creates better outcomesEpisode 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 EveryoneWhere to find Dr. Will Cole:https://drwillcole.comTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.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 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 healthyThe link between metabolic dysfunction and breast cancerHow modern medicine treats symptoms instead of root causesWhy diet and lifestyle are the true drivers of recoveryHow alcohol, toxins, and environment shape disease riskThe importance of personalized health plans for healingWhy breast cancer is a normal response to an abnormal environmentHow the AURIA test is transforming early detectionWhat 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 stepsTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this empowering episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes bestselling author and women’s-hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder for a candid conversation about perimenopause—the most misunderstood phase in women’s health. Drawing on 17 years in practice and her own journey through postpartum, Hashimoto’s, and perimenopause, Dr. Snyder unpacks what really happens when estrogen and progesterone begin to decline—and why this “zone of opportunity” is every woman’s call to action.Together, she and Dr. Jenn break down the cultural myths, medical gaslighting, and scientific blind spots that leave millions of women unheard. They discuss brain fog, mood shifts, metabolic changes, and why bioidentical hormone therapy—when properly prescribed—can protect the brain, heart, and bones. It’s an honest, hopeful roadmap for women to reclaim their vitality, advocate for better care, and navigate midlife with confidence and clarity.✨ Don’t miss Dr. Mariza Snyder’s new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, available now for pre-order at drmariza.com/book and officially releasing October 21, 2025.💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why perimenopause is the zone of opportunity—not the beginning of declineHow declining estrogen and progesterone affect the brain, metabolism, and moodWhy women often know more than their providers—and what to do about itHow to approach hormone therapy safely and individuallyWhat lifestyle pillars best support women in midlifeWhy medical training must change to include hormone educationThe role of advocacy, community, and self-education in women’s healthEpisode Timeline Highlights: 02:19 Why women were taught to “suffer in silence” 05:05 Her mother’s struggles and the moment that changed everything 08:58 Recognizing perimenopause symptoms and hormonal shifts 12:20 Estrogen as the brain’s CEO—how hormones drive every system 17:27 Silent shifts: heart, metabolism, and bone health in midlife 22:50 Virtual clinics, cookie-cutter care & the need for education 26:28 Why “cleanse your way out of it” messaging is harmful 31:39 Top doctors leading the charge on safe HRT 37:45 What women can do today to advocate for themselves 48:40 Pregnancy risk myths & bioidentical hormones 55:00 How to approach replacement therapy in real life 01:04:38 Dr. Jenn’s own menopause story & medical blind spots 01:09:18 Is it ever too late for HRT? Research says noTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes advocate Donna Pinto to uncover the truth about DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), mammography, and the epidemic of overdiagnosis.Donna shares her personal journey from shock diagnosis to advocacy, exposing how fear, language, and profit drive women into unnecessary treatments. Together, she and Dr. Jenn highlight the emotional toll of mislabeling DCIS as cancer, the shortcomings of mammograms, and the need for safer, smarter approaches.💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why DCIS should not be automatically labeled as breast cancerHow 80% of DCIS cases never progress to invasive diseaseThe role of mammograms in overdiagnosis and overtreatmentThe devastating emotional toll of a cancer labelWhy women must be empowered with informed consentSafer alternatives like ARIA and QT imagingHow financial incentives perpetuate outdated screening modelsThe urgent need for grassroots education and advocacyEpisode Timeline Highlights:00:00 – Why DCIS is controversial & Donna Pinto’s mission 04:05 – The conveyor belt of treatment & mammograms as “religion” 07:43 – Marketing, fear, and the reality of overdiagnosis 12:56 – “Good doctors, bad training” & systemic blind spots 14:23 – Donna’s biopsies, surgeries & harmful messaging 19:21 – Autopsy studies and why mammograms don’t change survival 25:31 – Overdiagnosis by the numbers & financial drivers 27:46 – Break: ARIA tear-based screening 29:21 – Emotional toll of a cancer label 36:30 – The cult of mammograms & celebrity myths 38:40 – Why mammograms can cost lives 42:16 – Why “carcinoma” must go & biomarker testing challenges 47:11 – Experts pushing back & grassroots advocacy grows 50:27 – Industry incentives & the $13B mammogram machine 54:35 – Resistance to safer imaging & radiation myths 57:25 – Break: Dr. Jenn’s book plug 58:53 – Donna’s mission, Opting Out, and informed consent 01:10:35 – What if DCIS was renamed? Why mindset shift matters 01:14:55 – Lifestyle as prevention & root cause approaches 01:22:53 – Smash-a-Melon campaign & closing reflectionsWhere to find Donna Pinto:https://dcis411.comhttps://givewellness.lifehttps://smashamelon.comTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

Episode Description In this thought-provoking episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Pam Popper—author, educator, and tireless advocate for informed health. From her own personal health struggles to becoming a leading voice for medical reform, Dr. Popper shares why personal responsibility and lifestyle choices are at the heart of true wellness.Together, they challenge conventional ideas about weight, health, and overdiagnosis, while exposing how insurance companies and profit motives distort patient care. Dr. Popper also explores innovative approaches to breast cancer screening and highlights powerful stories of radical remission that prove the body’s capacity to heal when supported.This is an empowering conversation for anyone ready to question the system, reclaim their health, and take ownership of their future.💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why personal responsibility is the foundation of healthHow the “fat and healthy” myth leads to poor outcomesWhy settling for mediocrity undermines wellnessThe dangers of overdiagnosis and excessive screeningNew and innovative approaches to breast cancer detectionHow profit motives shape the medical systemThe powerful influence of insurance companies on careWhat informed health principles look like in practiceWhy radical remission stories point to patient empowermentHow Dr. Popper’s “Owner’s Manual for Health” can guide changeEpisode Timeline Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Pam Popper 02:04 Dr. Popper’s Personal Health Journey 07:43 The Myth of Fat and Healthy 10:21 Expectations and Mediocrity in Health 15:14 The Broken Medical System 22:43 Overdiagnosis and Screening Issues 28:58 Innovative Breast Cancer Screening 32:03 The Business Side of Medicine 35:53 The Role of Insurance in Healthcare 40:36 The Need for Informed Health Principles 45:59 Radical Remission and Patient Empowerment 52:03 Creating a New Health Paradigm 56:09 Pam’s Owner’s Manual for Health 01:21:42 Conversations with Pam: The BookWhere to find Dr. Pamela Popper:Book: Conversations with Pam: The Power of Informed HealthcareWebsite: https://wellnessforumhealth.com/Email: pampopper@msn.comTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson to challenge the conventional wisdom on heart health. Together, they unpack the failures of mainstream cardiology, the risks of statins, and why true healing comes from addressing root causes—not masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals.From nutrition and stress management to environmental toxins and community support, Dr. Wolfson and Dr. Jenn explore the real drivers of cardiovascular health. They also discuss how COVID-19 reshaped the landscape of heart disease and why women face unique risks too often ignored in conventional medicine.This conversation is essential listening for anyone questioning the pill-for-every-ill approach, seeking practical steps for prevention, or wanting to reclaim ownership of their heart health.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why cardiovascular disease remains the #1 killer worldwideHow pharmaceuticals often miss the root causeThe truth about statins and their limited benefitsThe central role of nutrition in heart healthHow stress and emotional health impact the heartWhy toxins in food, water, and air can drive diseaseThe dangers of rigid medical guidelinesThe overlooked link between breast cancer and heart diseaseWhy community and relationships protect cardiovascular healthHow women’s unique risks demand a new approach💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Episode Timeline Highlights 05:35 Pharmaceutical Failures & the Cascade Effect 10:53 The Statin Controversy 16:46 Stress & Cardiovascular Health 22:38 Breast Cancer & Heart Disease Connections 28:12 The Role of Toxins in Health 33:55 Community & Relationships for Heart Health 39:04 Beta Blockers & Women’s Risk 46:40 Why Stents Don’t Save Lives 53:10 Cancer, Symptoms vs. Systems 58:08 Hidden Toxins in Plastics & Clothing 01:04:58 Oral Health, Dentistry & Weston A. Price 01:11:25 Mold Testing & Immune Dysfunction 01:17:20 Nutrition, Lifestyle & Never Cheating 01:23:35 Walking the Talk in Health Leadership 01:29:11 COVID-19, Freedom & Bodily Autonomy 01:33:14 Ivermectin, Immunity & Root Causes 01:37:18 Natural Heart Doctor & Cardiology CoffeeWhere to find Dr. Jack Wolfson:https://naturalheartdoctor.comhttps://cardiologycoffee.comTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.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 welcomes Dr. Ashley Lucas, a former professional ballerina turned PhD nutritionist and founder of PhD Weight Loss. Dr. Lucas shares her remarkable journey from struggling with under-eating and injury in the ballet world to helping over 11,000 people lose nearly 500,000 pounds by addressing the real root of weight issues: metabolic health.Together, Dr. Jenn and Dr. Ashley expose the myths of “eat less, move more,” unpack the dangers of visceral fat, and explain why true, lasting weight loss is more about hormones and mindset than willpower. They also dive into hot topics like GLP-1 weight loss drugs, protein and macro balance, over-exercise, sleep, and the misunderstood role of fat in our diets.Whether you’ve battled weight loss plateaus, wondered why BMI is misleading, or want to protect your long-term metabolic health, this conversation offers a science-backed roadmap for sustainable change.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Dr. Ashley’s ballet career and health collapse led her to study metabolismWhy “eat less, move more” fails most peopleThe unique dangers of visceral (belly) fat and how it drives diseaseWhy GLP-1 drugs may create more problems than they solveHow protein, fat, and carb balance impacts weight loss and metabolic healthWhy BMI is outdated—and better tools for measuring healthThe role of sleep, stress, and mindset in weight managementWhy over-exercising can sabotage fat lossPractical steps to reset metabolism and protect muscle mass💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Episode Timeline Highlights: 01:20 Introducing Dr. Ashley Lucas—ballerina to nutritionist 06:04 Struggles with weight, metabolism, and thyroid crash 12:23 Returning to school—PhD, dietetics & flipping the script 17:26 GLP-1 drugs—myths, misuse & muscle loss 21:07 Body composition vs. BMI—why scale weight lies 24:53 Why visceral fat is like “a tumor” and how to collapse it 28:28 Why “I don’t eat much but can’t lose weight” is real 33:18 Preserving muscle mass during fat loss 35:18 Exercise: why brisk walking and lifting heavy beat chronic cardio 40:50 Sleep, stress, and hormones as weight loss saboteurs 45:42 The ADA, carb tolerance, and why diabetics need better advice 48:29 Building a metabolic-supportive plate—protein, fat & carbs 53:23 Supplements that matter: magnesium, vitamin D, creatine, cod liver oil 56:41 Hidden power of organ meats & ancestral nutrition 63:11 Closing reflections & where to find Dr. AshleyTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

In this inspiring episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Fabrizio “Fab” Mancini—internationally recognized chiropractor, educator, speaker, and author of Self-Health. Together, they unpack the failings of a profit-driven healthcare system and reveal how true healing begins with personal responsibility, lifestyle choices, and reconnecting to the body’s innate ability to heal.From his transformative car accident in the 1980s to becoming the youngest university president in the U.S., Dr. Mancini shares why he chose chiropractic over surgery, how the medical establishment actively suppressed natural approaches, and why integrative medicine and biohacking are changing the conversation on chronic disease.This episode is a wake-up call for anyone navigating chronic illness, questioning conventional care, or seeking the tools to live with vitality into their 90s and beyond.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How a devastating car accident led Dr. Mancini to chiropractic careThe truth about medical education vs. chiropractic educationWhy pharmaceuticals fail in chronic disease—and what really worksThe three chiropractic principles that shaped Dr. Mancini’s lifeHow government subsidies fuel chronic illnessWhy childhood obesity and infertility are on the rise—and what parents can doWhat “biohacking” really means and why it’s not just for the wealthyHow Self-Health empowers anyone to prevent and reverse disease💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Episode Timeline Highlights:01:50 Welcome & how Dr. Jenn and Dr. Fab connected 02:55 A car accident, chiropractic discovery & recovery 05:39 Medical vs chiropractic education 08:21 AMA suppression & court ruling 11:17 Dr. Jenn’s awakening after illness 13:10 Economics of medicine & chronic disease 17:54 Three principles of chiropractic practice 21:12 Pharma’s role in education & research 32:56 RFK Jr., food stamps & systemic reform 37:49 Childhood obesity & children’s health 43:41 Processed food, subsidies & grocery pitfalls 48:42 Why the system rewards sickness 52:38 Epigenetics & illness as a wake-up call 01:04:27 Lobbying, pharma power & U.S. healthcare rankings 01:05:26 Biohacking—accessible vs expensive 01:12:52 Is biohacking only for the wealthy? 01:16:29 Why Dr. Mancini wrote Self-Health 01:20:22 Daily choices: movement, food, stress & sleep 01:28:27 Make health your #1 priorityTo 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=vOKy0sAiorrKTo 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.realhealthmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons