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Are you looking to proactively address metabolic disruptions and create a healthier lifestyle? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD explores the pressing issue of metabolic health and the economic burden of metabolic diseases, which cost around $427 billion annually. Dr. Taz addresses the common misconceptions about metabolic health, emphasizing that it encompasses more than just weight management. The episode delves into the mechanisms of GLP-1 medications, their effects, and the holistic strategies required to manage metabolic health effectively. By addressing inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and gut health, Dr. Taz provides a comprehensive guide to improving metabolic health for individuals and families alike.

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05:30 The Financial Burden of Metabolic Disease

08:19 Mechanism and Impact of GLP-1 Medications

16:19 Diagnosing Metabolic Disease

25:52 Medications: Finding the Right Balance

29:17 Understanding Inflammation and Its Impact

33:44 Hormones and Metabolic Health

37:00 The Role of Gut Health in Metabolism

39:11 Environmental Toxins and Metabolic Disease

41:48 Building a Holistic Metabolic Plan

44:44 Final Thoughts and Practical Steps

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Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)

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The incidence of breast cancer is rising and has now surpassed lung cancer as the leading cancer worldwide. This script features a comprehensive discussion between the host and Dr. Kristi Funk, a double board-certified breast cancer surgeon and lifestyle medicine doctor. The conversation covers the rising rates of breast cancer, key risk factors such as diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices, and the role of early detection and screening. Dr. Funk shares her personal experiences, insights on how younger and older women can reduce their risk, the impact of hormone replacement therapy, and the importance of lifestyle modifications. Additionally, advancements in breast cancer treatments, including immunotherapy and personalized medicine, are explored as hopeful developments in the fight against breast cancer.

About Dr. Kristi Funk

Kristi Funk, M.D. is a double board-certified breast cancer surgeon, and lifestyle medicine doctor, bestselling author, and international speaker. She graduated from Stanford University in 1991, received her medical degree from UC Davis, completed her surgical residency in Seattle, and a breast cancer fellowship at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. She excelled as a Director of the Cedars-Sinai Breast Center until 2009 when Dr. Funk co-founded the the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles where she currently practices. She has helped thousands of women navigate breast issues, including celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow. Dr. Funk’s nutritional science expertise sparked twin passions: the online women’s social network, Pink Lotus Power Up, and her annual in-person or virtual Cancer-Kicking! Summits.

She is the go-to breast expert for Good Morning America and Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media; she was a co-host of The Doctors tv show, and has repeatedly appeared on Today, Rachael Ray, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, The View, and more. She resides in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband and triplet sons.

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04:36 Current Trends and Statistics in Breast Cancer

08:10 The Role of Genetics and Lifestyle in Breast Cancer

11:16 Diet, Exercise, and Environmental Factors

36:49 The Impact of Emotional Health on Breast Cancer

43:05 Breast Cancer Screening for Young Women

49:30 The Debate on Mammograms and Ultrasounds

52:22 Understanding DCIS: Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment

1:00:24 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer

01:15:24 Future of Breast Cancer Care and Treatment

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In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down for a heartfelt conversation with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau about tending to our emotional health and mental well-being. They explore topics including emotional literacy, brain health, trauma recovery, and the importance of community and connection in maintaining mental wellness. They also delve into the power of personal and familial healing and emphasize the significance of slowing down, being present, and nurturing authentic relationships.

About Sophie Grégoire Trudeau

Best-selling author, celebrated public speaker, and passionate mental health advocate, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has championed gender equality, female empowerment, youth self-esteem, and the importance of physical activity for over two decades.

In her first book, Closer Together: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other, Sophie explores the science behind brain health, emotional intelligence, and our unique emotional signatures, drawing on her personal journey and interviews with renowned experts.

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02:42 Exploring Emotional Literacy

03:20 The Impact of Early Life Experiences

07:05 The Global Mental Health Crisis

14:57 The Importance of Emotional Safety

29:51 The Language of Love is Slow

33:27 The Emotional Load Carried by Women

36:41 The Role of Social Connections in Wellness

40:44 Navigating Family Dynamics and Raising Teenagers

50:50 The Influence of Social Media on Mental Health

54:11 The Importance of Community and Connection

56:08 Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Personal Journey

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In this premiere episode of hol+ by Dr. Taz MD, Dr. Taz explores the gap between conventional medicine and holistic health and wellness. She shares her personal health journey and the pivotal moments that led her to embrace a more integrated approach to medicine. You’ll discover how hol+ merges the best of science and spirit through conversation with experts, researchers, practitioners, and even celebrities. Learn why it's time for a new type of healthcare conversation that honors the human experience, and come along to start your own journey toward healing and wellness.

About Dr. Taz, founder of hol+

As a pioneer in merging systems of medicine together, double board certified integrative medicine physician Dr. Taz Bhatia is on a mission to provide the world with true, holistic medicine that combines a unique integration of science, spirit, and the human experience. Faced with personal health challenges in her twenties and a health care system that was dismissive, Dr. Taz turned to nutrition, homeopathy and Eastern medical wisdom for answers. What she found was a wealth of information not yet taught in conventional medical schools. Passionate to share this new knowledge, she opened CentreSpringMD in Atlanta, a nationally recognized holistic and integrative medical practice designed to treat the whole family. Fifteen years later, Dr. Taz has scaled the practice and opened locations in LA and NYC, along with an expanded global telehealth platform. A veteran media and television contributor, she currently serves as a TODAY contributor, First for Women columnist, and a FOX5 news expert. Her recent book, The Hormone Shift, named by Book Riot as one of “The Best Menopause Books,” landed at #1 in Amazon’s coveted Best Sellers Ranking List and exploded in popularity garnering worldwide attention. The book is now available in India and Portugal, with more countries to come, helping to fuel the growth of her international telehealth business. From primary care to chronic disease management and specialty care, Dr. Taz has led the growth of CentreSpringMD from a solo provider practice with 2 employees to a multi clinic company with 4 locations and a global telehealth platform with over 50 employees. Dr. Taz’s clinics continue to garner medical awards, including Best Georgia practice and Atlanta’s Top Doc recognitions.

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Time Stamps

02:16 A Crisis in Healthcare

03:21 Dr Taz’s Personal Health Journey

09:16 Discovering Holistic Medicine

15:44 Building a New Practice

20:22 The Vision for hol+

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Welcome to hol+, the podcast where science meets spirit. I’m your host, Dr. Taz, a double board-certified medical doctor, integrative health expert, nutritionist, acupuncturist and founder and CEO of hol+. This show empowers you with the knowledge to heal not just your body but also your relationships, your communities, and our world.

Medicine is in crisis and the path and journey to healing is far too fragmented. Globally, the medicine of today is far behind the calling of our current times. Our current healthcare system leaves patients fed up and frustrated, symptoms and complaints are dismissed and the global disease burden only gets more expensive and illusive–all in the context of a changing environment, toxic planet, and increasingly fractured family units.

Dr. Taz MD and her guests tackle all things medicine, health, wellness, and family. Each episode enters that space where the layers of our being intersect; physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, community, and even the influence of our environment. You’ll hear expert interviews, personal stories, and actionable tips that cut through the noise, bringing you clarifying and coveted "aha!" moments for both you and your loved ones.

hol+ is more than a podcast—it’s a movement. It’s an invitation to heal not just our bodies, but our relationships, our communities, and our world. Tune in today!

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This special BONUS EPISODE, entitled Stronger Together, is the epilogue to our special nine-part series. It’s a closing conversation where our hosts Julie Flakstad & Dr. Taz Bhatia welcomed Womaness co-founders, Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs, to explore the importance of community and connection in midlife, their thoughts + reflections on the series overall and why they were so passionate about supporting it.

The conversation touches on how Womaness, a brand built for women by women, fosters community and trust, including a private Facebook Group called The After Party where over 9,000 women connect + share their insights and experiences about midlife. We also discuss the complex paradigm of women supporting women and why that sometimes feels difficult - both in life and in business.

We also take a valuable look back on the series, leaving listeners with valuable insights from key episodes and share more on what’s ahead for The Midlife Truth Project.

About Our Guests:

Sally Mueller and Michelle Jacobs met over 20 years ago. They became good friends early in their careers, creative collaborators, and honest sounding boards for each other. During a catchup a few years ago, Sally shared she’d been experiencing a variety of symptoms—aches and pains, vaginal dryness, and dry skin—and was surprised to learn that these were all related to menopause. After reaching out to friends and colleagues, they realized that this scenario was all too common. There was no clear education, support, or modern products for this time in a woman’s life.

So they did something about it. Leveraging their combined skills and experiences, they created Womaness, the leading women’s wellness brand, to modernize aging for women and to help them navigate their changing bodies with innovative products and solutions, essential information, and unlimited inspiration.

Connect with Our Hosts and Conversation Partner!

Womaness

• https://womaness.com/
• Instagram @mywomaness
• Facebook @mywomaness

Julie Flakstad

• https://julieflakstad.com/
• Instagram @julieflakstad
• Facebook @thejulieflakstad

Dr. Taz Bhatia

• YouTube: @DrTazMD
• Instagram: @drtazmd
• Website: doctortaz.com
• Order The Hormone Shift book HERE
• Practice - Centre Spring MD: https://centrespringmd.com/

Thanks so much for tuning in! Before you leave, please make sure to subscribe to the show so you’ll receive updates on our new upcoming season. Also, let us know how we’re doing by providing a rating and review!

This series is presented by Womaness

Created by women for women, Womaness (https://womaness.com/) offers clinically and doctor tested supplements, sexual wellness, and skincare products that help you navigate hot flashes, changing skin, vaginal dryness, sleepless nights, and more—empowering you to live your life fully and age well.

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Production:

This show is produced by Rainbow Creative with Evy Bjorn and Matthew Jones as Executive Producers, and Nathan Wheatley as Lead Video and Audio Editor. Learn more about them at https://www.rainbowcreative.co