Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn

In this solo episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons delivers a clear, evidence-based breakdown of modern breast cancer screening and prevention. She explains why so many women are confused about breast health and how outdated screening practices, lack of informed consent, and drive fear rather than clarity. Dr. Jenn distinguishes between screening and diagnostic imaging, emphasizing that scr...

In this compelling episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Dr. Michael Greger, physician, author of How Not to Die , and founder of NutritionFacts.org, for a focused conversation on breast cancer screening, prevention, and informed decision making. Together, they challenge common assumptions about mammograms, unpacking what research shows about over diagnosis, false reassurance,...

In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Taylor Dukes, former ICU nurse, functional health advocate, and founder of Taylor Dukes Wellness, to explore what happens when conventional medicine stops asking deeper questions. Taylor shares her journey from the ICU to facing her own brain tumor diagnosis, an experience that reshaped her understanding of health, heali...

In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Ryan Sternagel, founder of The Stern Method, to share the story that reshaped his life: his son’s cancer diagnosis and the desperate search for answers that followed.  What began as a parent’s nightmare became a deep dive into integrative medicine, environmental toxicity, nutrition, and the healing power of community. Rya...

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Dr. Austin Lake. Together, they explore how chronic disease became normalized, why the Flexner Report reshaped modern medical training, and what it really takes to take ownership of your health in today’s world. Dr. Lake shares why environmental toxins, stress, and lifestyle choices are driving so much illness, and how personal resp...

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons is joined by Emmie Keefe, also known as Healthy Emmie, a guiding voice in plant based nutrition. Together, they explore what it truly means to build a healthy relationship with food and why simplicity matters more than perfection. Emmie shares her personal journey into plant focused eating, how it transformed the health of her entire family, and...

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 dr...

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...

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 ho...

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...

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 ex...

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 proge...

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...

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 conventi...

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 tox...

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. Toge...

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. F...

In this episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Hania Bednarski, a breast surgeon pioneering cryoablation as an alternative to conventional breast cancer surgery. For decades, breast cancer treatment has changed little—yet Dr. Bednarski is forging a new path, reducing trauma while preserving women’s wholeness. She shares her journey from trauma and hand surgery into breast care,...

In the conclusion of this two-part conversation, Dr. Jenn Simmons and Dr. Jeffrey Dach go deeper on bioidentical hormones, long-term estrogen deprivation (LTED), and why “have” vs. “had” breast cancer matters when discussing HRT. They examine apoptosis after LTED, the role of estrogen in genomic stability, and how overdiagnosis from screening can drive unnecessary treatment. They also cover practi...

In this thought-provoking episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Dach for a powerful discussion on bioidentical hormones, estrogen, and the myths that have shaped women’s health for decades. Dr. Dach draws from over 40 years of clinical experience and research to challenge the mainstream narrative that estrogen causes breast cancer. Together, he and Dr. Jenn explore how...

In this eye-opening episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Jessica Peatross for a deeply personal conversation about health, healing, and taking back control of your body and choices. Dr. Peatross shares her journey through years of professional and personal challenges—from nervous system dysregulation and inflammation to reclaiming her health through mindfulness, targeted nutr...

In this powerful episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn sits down with Warren Phillips—also known as the Non-Toxic Dad—for a raw and revealing look at the hidden toxic exposures affecting our everyday lives. Together, they explore the deep connection between environmental toxins and chronic illness, the dark truth behind greenwashing, and why detoxification may be even more important than nutrition...

In this eye-opening episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn sits down with Dr. Tyna Moore for a bold and unfiltered conversation about hormones, metabolism, and the urgent need to rethink modern medicine. Together, they share their personal journeys with plant-based nutrition, the breakdown of conventional medical thinking, and the real-world struggles patients face when trying to get holistic, info...

In this thought-provoking episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn welcomes Dr. Tracey Stroup for a deep dive into the fascinating world of peptides, the foundations of true wellness, and the mindset shifts needed for lasting health. Together, they explore why foundational habits—not just trendy treatments—are the true drivers of healing. Dr. Stroup shares how our modern lifestyle, food supply, and e...

In this enlightening episode of Keeping Abreast , Dr. Jenn sits down with world-renowned surgical oncologist Dr. Francisco Contreras to explore how mindset, metabolic therapy, and integrative medicine can change the cancer care conversation. Guided by the influence of his father, a pioneer in holistic oncology, Dr. Contreras shares his path to becoming a surgeon and his mission to treat not just t...