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 nutrition, and hormone balance. Together, they explore why medical sovereignty and informed consent are essential, how environmental toxins quietly erode health, and why medicine’s future must be built on patient empowerment instead of one-size-fits-all care.This episode dives into the root causes of chronic illness, the overlooked role of detoxification, and mindset shifts that accelerate healing. From hormone therapy done right to personalized protocols honoring your genetics and history, Dr. Peatross offers hard-earned wisdom and practical steps for lasting wellness.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Dr. Peatross overcame years of health strugglesWhy calming the nervous system is the first step to healingThe role of targeted nutrition and micronutrientsHow reprogramming your mind supports recoveryWhy medical sovereignty matters for informed decisionsThe link between toxins, inflammation, and hormonesHow individualized detox prevents setbacksWhy hormone balance is key to wellnessThe value of curiosity over conformity in medicine💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Episode Timeline Highlights:00:00 Intro to Dr. Jessica Peatross’ Journey 01:54 Personal & Professional Struggles 06:24 Health Transformation & Lab Results 09:25 Nervous System Regulation & Nutrition 13:41 Reprogramming the Mind for Healing 17:23 Professional Transformation & License Journey 20:33 Vaccine Perspectives & Medical Sovereignty 29:50 Autoimmunity & Detoxification 31:46 Individualized Detox Protocols 37:14 The Role of Parasites in Health 42:49 Vitamin D Deficiency & Implications 47:34 Shifts in Medical Perspectives 50:31 Empowering Practitioners & Patients 55:21 Hormone Therapy: A Personal Journey 57:30 The Need for Hormone Education 58:50 Hormones & Breast Cancer 01:01:35 The Role of Hormones in Daily Life 01:03:44 Risks of Conventional Treatments 01:06:24 Challenging Mammogram Narratives 01:08:10 Foundational Practices Beyond Hormones 01:09:57 The Future of Weight Loss TreatmentsTo 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

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