Dr. Jenn Simmons: Rethinking Breast Cancer Through Functional Medicine - Ep 20

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS, sit down with breast surgeon and functional medicine expert, Jennifer Simmons. MD. Dr. Jenn is a breast surgeon, integrative oncologist, 3x author, podcast host, 3x Summit Host, and founder of PerfeQTion Imaging. Dr. Jenn is also the founder of Real Health MD and PerfeQTion Imaging.

Topics Discussed Include:

• From Surgeon to Integrative Oncologist: Dr. Jen Simmons shares her powerful personal story of transitioning from a top breast cancer surgeon to an integrative oncologist after her own diagnosis, highlighting how functional medicine helped her truly heal and sparked her mission to help women reclaim their health after treatment.
  
  
• Reevaluating Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnostics: The conversation dives into the shortcomings of conventional breast cancer screening methods like mammograms, advocating for safer, more effective alternatives such as the aria teres test and sound wave imaging, while exposing the risks of overdiagnosis and overtreatment.
  
  
• Restoring Whole-Body Wellness After Cancer: Dr. Simmons emphasizes the importance of addressing the root causes of disease, restoring hormone health, and recognizing the interconnectedness of body systems—stating that true healing and prevention happen at home, through daily choices, not in a hospital.

Dr. Jenn’s Website:

https://www.realhealthmd.com/

Dr. Jenn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/

https://open.spotify.com/show/24pNDmbGKdvuI05b9rFndZ

To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS, dive into the fundamentals of biological dentistry, exploring how it differs from conventional dental practices and why it matters for whole-body health.

Topics Discussed Include:

• Biological Dentistry Prioritizes Health-Conscious, Minimally Invasive Care
  Dr. Kelly Blodgett explains how biological dentistry focuses on treatments that align with whole-body health—avoiding toxic materials (like mercury) and unnecessary procedures (like aggressive crown prep or root canals), and instead honoring the uniqueness of each tooth and patient.
  
  
  
• Patients Must Advocate for Themselves and Ask Questions
  The episode emphasizes the importance of informed consent and patient empowerment. Megan and Kelly encourage listeners to seek second opinions, ask providers about all available options, and be cautious of practices that use terms like "holistic" or "biological" without demonstrating those values.
  
  
  
• Less Is Often More When It Comes to Dental Interventions
  The conversation highlights the value of taking a conservative, step-by-step approach to dental care. Instead of jumping to invasive procedures, providers should assess each case individually and allow the patient’s condition to guide treatment—prioritizing preservation over intervention whenever possible.
  
  To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:
  https://bioloungepdx.com
  
  To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
  https://thinkflorasophy.com

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

The Whole Health Podcast: Episode 18 with Georgia Gibbs, Traditional Chinese Herbalist

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM and Megan Barnett MS, CNS sit down with Traditional Chinese Herbalist, Georgia Gibbs.

Topics Discussed:

Healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine: Georgia Gibbs shares her personal health journey from modeling and chronic illness to healing with traditional Chinese herbalism, emphasizing the emotional and physical transformation that inspired her to study and practice the medicine.

Holistic, Element-Based Approach: The episode explores Chinese medicine’s diagnostic method of identifying energetic imbalances (like spleen/stomach meridian deficiencies) rather than disease labels, highlighting its strength in addressing hormonal, autoimmune, and digestive disorders through herbs, mineral balance, and cycle awareness.

Nature, Community & Empowerment: Georgia emphasizes reconnection with nature, emotional self-compassion, and community as critical for healing—particularly for women facing chronic stress and disconnection from their natural rhythms.

Georgia Gibbs’ Website: https://www.georgiamaegibbs.com/

Georgia Gibbs’ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/georgiagibbs_/?hl=en

Learn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:
https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/

To learn more about Megan Barnett's clinic and practice, click below:

https://bioloungepdx.com

To learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:
https://thinkflorasophy.com

About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.

Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWholeHealthPod