Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/ What if chronic disease, declining energy, cognitive issues, and fertility challenges are not isolated problems, but signs of a deeper disconnection from the natural world?

In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Dr. Zach Bush explores the relationship between human health and the health of our environment. Drawing from his background in internal medicine, endocrinology, cancer research, and hospice care, he explains how his search for the root causes of disease led him from the hospital and laboratory to the microbiome, soil science, and regenerative agriculture.

Dr. Bush describes mitochondria as essential generators of cellular energy and explains how the microbes living within and around us help support metabolism, immunity, neurological function, and communication throughout the body. He shares his perspective on how chemical agriculture, declining biodiversity, and changes in our food systems may be affecting these biological relationships.

Dr. Taz and Dr. Bush also discuss the rise of obesity, insulin resistance, autoimmune disease, cognitive decline, chronic fatigue, and infertility. Dr. Bush presents his theory that these conditions may be connected through a broader decline in metabolic energy and our increasing separation from nature.

The conversation ultimately turns toward hope and practical action. Dr. Bush explains why restoring soil, supporting regenerative farmers, growing food, strengthening local communities, and spending more time in direct contact with nature may help rebuild both human and planetary health. He also shares how something as simple as growing a mint plant can begin restoring a family’s relationship with living food.

In this episode:

• Dr. Bush’s journey from conventional medicine to microbiome and soil research
• What mitochondria do and why they are essential for cellular energy
• How the microbiome influences metabolism, immunity, and brain function
• The relationship between soil health, food quality, and human health
• How chemical agriculture may disrupt biological communication
• Why Dr. Bush describes modern illness as nature deficit disorder
• His theory connecting metabolic decline with chronic disease and fertility
• Why supplements cannot fully replace a healthy food system
• How regenerative agriculture can support human and planetary health
• Simple ways to reconnect your family with food, soil, and nature
• Why community and human connection may be essential parts of healing

About Dr. Zach Bush:

Dr. Zach Bush is a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, and hospice and palliative care. His work has focused on the relationships between the microbiome, human health, environmental health, food systems, and regenerative agriculture. 
After years of working in conventional medicine and biomedical research, Dr. Bush began exploring how soil health, biodiversity, and chemical exposure may influence human metabolism and chronic disease. His work helped give rise to Project Biome and Farmer’s Footprint, initiatives focused on regenerative food systems and restoring the relationship between human and planetary health.

Connect with Dr. Zach Bush:

https://zachbushmd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/zachbushmd/
https://farmersfootprint.us/

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

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Kris Carr was 31 when she was diagnosed with a rare, incurable stage four sarcoma. More than 20 years later, her tumors remain stable and her work has helped people around the world take a more active, compassionate role in their health.

In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Kris shares how she moved from fear and uncertainty toward self-trust, acceptance, and a whole-person definition of healing. She explains what it meant to become the CEO of her health, find doctors she trusted, explore integrative care, and change her relationship with food and her body.

But Kris’s biggest turning point came about 10 years into her journey. Despite good scans and a thriving career, she realized she still felt like a failure because she had not made cancer disappear. That moment led her to distinguish between curing and healing, and to begin caring for her mind and emotional life as intentionally as she cared for her physical body.

Kris and Dr. Taz discuss grief, fear, anger, trauma, perimenopause, gut health, stress, supplement overwhelm, and the five foundational wellness pillars that can make healthy living feel more practical and accessible.

In this episode:

• Receiving a rare stage four cancer diagnosis at 31
• Becoming the CEO of your health without rejecting medical care
• Finding supportive food and lifestyle practices through trial and error
• Making peace with food after years of deprivation and body pressure
• Moving from what you are eating to what is eating you
• Understanding the difference between curing and healing
• Building emotional literacy around grief, anger, fear, and shame
• Simplifying wellness through five foundational pillars
• Starting with stress support and gut health when everything feels overwhelming

About Kris Carr:

Kris Carr is a New York Times bestselling author, wellness leader, and cancer thriver. Her wellness journey began in 2003, when she was diagnosed with a rare stage four cancer. Since then, she has dedicated her work to helping people take an active, compassionate role in their health and care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

Kris is the author of seven books covering cancer support, plant-forward nutrition, wellness, and emotional health. Her latest book, I’m Not a Mourning Person, explores grief, loss, and the difficult emotions that emerge when life changes unexpectedly. She is also the host of the Made to Thrive podcast and the founder of a wellness community offering education, coaching, and practical resources.

Connect with Kris Carr:

https://kriscarr.com/

https://www.instagram.com/crazysexykris/

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
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Book a Hol+ Consultation:
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Are you tired throughout the day but unable to switch off at night? Are you experiencing anxiety, brain fog, disrupted sleep, blood sugar swings, or stubborn belly fat?

In this episode of Hol+, Dr. Taz examines what she calls the modern cortisol crisis and explains how chronic stress can affect the body far beyond your emotional health.

You’ll learn how cortisol is supposed to rise and fall throughout the day, what can happen when that rhythm becomes disrupted, and why screens, artificial light, processed foods, caffeine, overscheduling, isolation, and poor sleep may keep the body in a prolonged stress response.

Dr. Taz also walks through four commonly described stages of cortisol dysregulation, from elevated daytime cortisol to feeling wired at night and eventually completely depleted. She explains how cortisol may interact with blood sugar, weight, inflammation, reproductive hormones, thyroid function, mood, and cognitive health.

The episode concludes with practical ways to support a healthier stress response through consistent sleep, morning light, balanced meals, nutrient support, time in nature, intentional recovery, and stronger family connection.

In this episode:

 How cortisol functions as part of the stress response
• Why high cortisol may contribute to palpitations, blood sugar instability, and belly fat
• What it means to feel tired during the day but wired at night
• Four commonly described stages of cortisol dysregulation
• How chronic stress can affect hormones, mood, and inflammation
• How cortisol patterns may be evaluated
• Why sleep and light exposure are foundational
• How nutrition and meal timing may support recovery
• Why stress regulation should involve the entire family

The symptoms discussed in this episode can have many possible causes. “Adrenal fatigue” is not recognized as a formal diagnosis by major conventional medical organizations. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before changing your treatment, diet, supplements, or hormones.

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Chapters
00:00 Why We’re Living Through a Cortisol Crisis
 00:58 Signs of Chronic Stress in Adults and Children
 03:10 What Cortisol Does in the Body
 04:42 High Cortisol, Blood Sugar, and Belly Fat
 06:26 How Cortisol Affects the Brain, Mood, and Inflammation
 09:30 Why Modern Life Keeps Cortisol Elevated
 12:58 How Technology and Poor Sleep Affect Children
 13:43 How Food, Sugar, Alcohol, and Caffeine Affect Cortisol
 15:17 Nature, Isolation, and Family Stress
 17:47 Why Conventional Medicine May Miss Cortisol Dysfunction
 18:41 The Four Stages of Cortisol Dysregulation
 21:33 How to Reset Your Sleep and Cortisol Rhythm
 23:19 What to Eat When Your Cortisol Is Disrupted
 24:29 Nutrient Deficiencies and Hormone Imbalances
 25:52 Building Recovery Time Into a Stressful Life
 27:29 How to Test Your Cortisol Levels
 28:55 Creating a Holistic Cortisol Recovery Plan
 30:09 How to Lower Cortisol Across the Entire Family

Produced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Can grief cause physical symptoms? Learn how loss may affect cortisol, inflammation, hormone balance, heart health, sleep, energy, and the nervous system. Grief is not only an emotional experience. It can affect the brain and body, yet many people feel pressured to stay strong, move on, or process their loss alone. In this episode, grief expert David Kessler explains what grief does to us physically and emotionally, why grief must be witnessed, and how meaningful healing can begin.

We explore the five stages of grief, why they are not linear, and the misconceptions surrounding denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. David also shares how losing his 21-year-old son led him to identify meaning as the sixth stage of grief and explains why meaning is not found in the tragedy itself, but in what we choose to do afterward.

David and Dr. Taz discuss the physical symptoms of grief, broken heart syndrome, post-traumatic growth, isolation, grief in men, and what to say when someone you love is grieving. They also explain why grief can result from divorce, betrayal, job loss, illness, lost identity, or the loss of the future you expected, not only the death of a loved one.

This conversation is for educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical or mental health care. Chest pain and other concerning physical symptoms should always be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

Subscribe for weekly conversations about physical, emotional, and spiritual health, and comment below: What do you wish more people understood about grief?

About David Kessler:
David Kessler is one of the world’s leading experts on grief and loss. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, including On Grief and Grieving, and later introduced meaning as the sixth stage of grief in his bestselling book Finding Meaning.

His first book, The Needs of the Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. David has also served as an LAPD specialist reserve for traumatic events and with the Red Cross disaster services team. He is the founder of Grief.com, which provides resources, support groups, and training for people experiencing grief and the professionals who support them.

Connect with David Kessler:
https://grief.com/
https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidkessler/
https://www.facebook.com/IamDavidKessler/
https://www.tiktok.com/@iamdavidkessler

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
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Can stem cell therapy help the body repair itself? Learn how stem cells may influence inflammation, immune function, tissue regeneration, brain health, and aging.

Stem cell therapy is one of the most talked-about areas of regenerative medicine, but not all stem cells or treatments are the same. In this episode, Dr. Joy Kong explains how stem cells work, why their source matters, and what patients should investigate before choosing a treatment or clinic.

We explore the differences between bone marrow, fat-derived, and umbilical cord-derived stem cells, along with IV infusions, local injections, PRP, and exosomes. Dr. Kong also discusses emerging research and clinical observations involving chronic inflammation, neurological health, joint pain, skin, hair loss, aging, and cancer.

Many of the treatments and potential applications discussed remain experimental and are not established treatments for the conditions mentioned. This conversation is for educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical advice.

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0:00 Can Stem Cells Help the Body Heal?
0:57 Meet Dr. Joy Kong
7:28 What Is a Stem Cell?
14:49 Bone Marrow, Fat, and Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
17:10 How to Evaluate Stem Cell Quality and Safety
23:00 IV Stem Cells, Injections, PRP, and Exosomes
33:45 Stem Cells and Cancer
40:26 Brain Health and Neurological Conditions
42:20 Skin, Hair, Anti-Aging, and Weight Loss
48:01 The Future of Stem Cell Medicine
55:19 Stem Cell Costs and Overseas Clinics
59:04 Dr. Kong’s Approach to Health and Longevity

About Dr. Joy Kong:
Dr. Joy Kong is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician specializing in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She is the founder of the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy, where she educates physicians about stem cell therapy and other regenerative treatments.

After beginning her career in psychiatry, Dr. Kong became interested in stem cells after learning about their potential applications beyond conventional symptom management. Her work now focuses on regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, peptides, longevity, and educating patients and physicians about this rapidly developing field.

Connect with Dr. Joy Kong:
https://joykongmd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/
https://www.youtube.com/@joykongmd
https://chara-health.com/podcast/

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician,
bestselling author, and founder of hol+ a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
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https://holplus.co/appointments Are we over-treating breast cancer? Learn why metabolic dysfunction may be the real driver behind many diagnoses and how to rethink treatment.

Approximately 20 to 30 percent of screen detected breast cancer cases are treated unnecessarily. This video challenges the current standard of breast cancer treatment by focusing on the underlying metabolic health factors that often go unaddressed. If you are concerned about the current approach to screening or are looking for a more preventative perspective, this discussion provides a critical look at how we diagnose and manage the disease.

We break down the three major drivers that contribute to long-standing metabolic dysfunction. By identifying these root causes, we can move toward a more accurate breast cancer diagnosis and more effective, targeted strategies for long-term health.

Subscribe for weekly health and metabolic disease breakdowns, and comment below with your thoughts on these new findings.

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0:00 Rethinking Breast Cancer Care
1:04 Meet Dr. Jen Simmons
2:59 A Family History of Cancer
6:53 When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
12:53 Why We Focus on the Wrong Thing
18:51 Navigating a Diagnosis
23:24 The Flaws in Mammographic Screening
35:17 A New Paradigm for Breast Health

*About Dr. Jenn Simmons:*
Dr. Jenn Simmons is an Integrative Oncologist, Breast Surgeon, Author, Podcast Host, and the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging. Her journey into breast cancer care began with a personal tragedy. At the age of 16, Dr. Jenn's cousin, acclaimed singer-songwriter Linda Creed, died of metastatic breast cancer just weeks after Whitney Houston's recording of her iconic song, "The Greatest Love of All," topped the charts. This loss became a defining moment, inspiring Dr. Jenn to dedicate her life to transforming how we approach breast cancer treatment and prevention.

Dr. Jenn became Philadelphia's first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years leading the field. However, her perspective changed significantly when she became a patient herself. Through this personal experience, Dr. Jenn saw how broken the conventional medical system can be. This led her to discover and embrace functional medicine, a revelation that sparked her journey towards a more holistic approach to breast cancer care.

Connect with Dr. Jenn Simmons:
https://www.realhealthmd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician,
bestselling author, and founder of hol+ a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
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Produced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

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Why aren’t you losing weight, even when you’re eating well, exercising, taking hormones, or using a GLP-1? If the scale will not budge, stubborn belly fat keeps returning, or your cravings and energy feel impossible to control, cortisol may be blocking your progress.

In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz explains how chronic stress and disrupted cortisol patterns affect your metabolism. She breaks down the connection between cortisol, blood sugar, insulin, inflammation, gut health, and visceral fat, revealing why weight loss can stall even when you feel like you are doing everything right.

You’ll also learn how cortisol patterns can change throughout the day, why a stressful event may affect your blood sugar for hours, and how chronic stress can alter your appetite, digestion, hormones, and response to weight-loss medications.

In this episode:

• Why weight loss can stall despite diet and exercise
• How cortisol affects your metabolism
• Signs your natural cortisol rhythm may be disrupted
• Why you may feel tired all day but wired at night
• The connection between stress, blood sugar, and insulin
• How cortisol increases cravings for sugar, salt, and comfort foods
• Why stress can promote visceral belly fat
• How chronic inflammation blocks metabolic progress
• Why GLP-1 medications may appear to stop working
• How stress affects digestion and the gut microbiome
• Why cortisol may contribute to bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
• What a four-point cortisol test can reveal
• How lowering cortisol can support metabolic health

Learn more about cortisol testing, stress-related weight gain, and the hol+ approach:
https://holplus.co/services/cortisol-stress/

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If you know someone who is struggling to lose weight despite doing everything right, share this episode with them. Subscribe for new episodes about hormones, metabolism, gut health, inflammation, healthy aging, and whole-person healing every week.

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Chapters
00:00 Why You’re Not Losing Weight Despite Diet and Exercise
01:21 How High Cortisol Causes Weight Gain
03:37 High Cortisol Symptoms: Tired All Day, Awake at Night
04:24 How Cortisol Affects Blood Sugar and Insulin Resistance
06:47 How to Break the Chronic Stress and Cortisol Loop
08:56 Why Blood Sugar Spikes Cause Fat Storage
10:13 Why Stress Causes Sugar and Salt Cravings
14:12 How Chronic Inflammation Blocks Weight Loss
19:57 How Stress and Cortisol Affect Gut Health
23:40 How to Test Cortisol When Weight Loss Stalls

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What if breast cancer risk is not determined only by your genes or family history? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with double board-certified breast cancer surgeon and lifestyle medicine physician Dr. Kristi Funk to discuss why breast cancer is becoming more common, especially among younger women, and what women can do to better understand and potentially reduce their risk.

Dr. Funk explains why 95% of women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a BRCA mutation and why 87% do not have a first-degree relative with the disease. Together, Dr. Taz and Dr. Funk explore how food, alcohol, exercise, body weight, stress, inflammation, environmental toxins, sleep, and hormone therapy may influence breast health.

They also break down some of the most confusing questions surrounding breast cancer screening and treatment. Do mammograms cause cancer? Is ultrasound a good alternative? When should women begin breast exams? Are some cases of stage zero breast cancer being overtreated? And how much does menopause hormone therapy actually increase breast cancer risk?

Breast cancer screening is important, but screening and prevention are not the same thing. Understanding your individual risk factors can help you have better conversations with your doctor and make more informed decisions about your health.

If you are navigating cancer treatment or recovery, concerned about inflammation, or want personalized support for your hormones and nutrition, explore related Hol+ care options here:

Cancer Support:
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Hormone Balancing:
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About Dr. Kristi Funk:

Dr. Kristi Funk is a double board-certified breast cancer surgeon, lifestyle medicine physician, bestselling author, and international speaker. She graduated from Stanford University and received her medical degree from UC Davis before completing her surgical residency and breast cancer fellowship.

Dr. Funk previously served as Director of the Cedars-Sinai Breast Center and co-founded the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles, where she continues to practice. She has helped thousands of women navigate breast health and breast cancer, including Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow. She is also the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual and the founder of the Cancer-Kicking! Summit.

Connect with Dr. Kristi Funk:
https://www.instagram.com/drkristifunk
https://pinklotus.com/

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, also known as Dr. Taz, is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/ - Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.

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Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters
0:00 Why breast cancer is rising
6:20 Why most cases are not genetic
14:53 The biggest breast cancer risk factors
34:25 How stress and inflammation affect risk
40:33 Breast exams, mammograms, and screening
49:40 Are we overtreating stage zero breast cancer?
57:20 Hormone therapy and breast cancer risk

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Why are you always tired, even after getting enough sleep? If you wake up exhausted, struggle with brain fog, rely on caffeine, or lose your energy halfway through the day, the problem may begin inside your cells.

In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz explains why your body may be “biologically bankrupt,” meaning it is using energy faster than it can rebuild it. She breaks down three hidden causes of low energy: mitochondria that are not producing enough power, declining NAD levels, and old “zombie cells” that remain in the body and increase inflammation.

You’ll also learn simple ways to support your energy, including better sleep, moderate exercise, stress management, intermittent fasting, and nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, CoQ10, and quercetin.

In this episode:
Why you may still feel tired after sleeping
How your cells create energy
The connection between fatigue and brain fog
What mitochondrial dysfunction means
Why NAD matters for energy and cellular repair
What “zombie cells” are
How inflammation drains your energy
Why caffeine and sugar only provide a temporary boost
How sleep and exercise help rebuild cellular energy
Practical ways to stop running on empty

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If you know someone who is always tired or struggling with low energy, share this episode with them. Subscribe for new episodes about hormones, gut health, inflammation, healthy aging, and whole-person healing every week.

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Chapters
00:00 Why Your Energy Never Seems to Last
00:48 Chi, Prana and the Body’s Energy
01:49 Why Our Cells Are Running on Empty
02:54 What Is Biological Bankruptcy?
04:01 The 3 Pillars of Cellular Energy
05:08 How Mitochondria Produce Energy
06:24 Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Damage
07:39 How Mitochondrial Dysfunction Accelerates Aging
08:29 Chronic Fatigue, Long COVID and Cellular Energy
09:48 Your Fatigue Has an Address
10:14 Join The Circle
11:00 Why NAD Is Essential for Cellular Repair
11:44 Why NAD Levels Decline
12:13 The NAD and Inflammation Cycle
13:41 What Are Senescent or “Zombie” Cells?
15:22 How Zombie Cells Drive Inflammaging
15:57 What Fatigue May Reveal About Your Health
16:35 Cellular Energy, Focus and ADHD
17:24 How to Reverse Biological Bankruptcy
17:46 Sleep and Mitochondrial Repair
18:15 Exercise and Mitochondrial Renewal
18:41 CoQ10, Magnesium and B Vitamins
19:04 Rebuilding NAD Levels
19:39 How to Clear Out Zombie Cells
19:59 Intermittent Fasting and Autophagy
20:13 Cortisol and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
21:02 Final Takeaways

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What’s Carol Alt’s secret to glowing skin, boundless energy, and youthful vitality at 64?

In this episode of Hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with the iconic supermodel, entrepreneur, and raw food advocate to reveal the powerful truths behind aging well, naturally. From reversing signs of aging to healing chronic health issues with food, Carol shares how raw nutrition, enzyme therapy, and a deeply holistic lifestyle transformed her health in her 30s, and why she’s never looked back.

You’ll learn the raw, unfiltered truth (pun intended) about how Carol rebuilt her body from the inside out, the rituals that keep her glowing into her 60s, and her philosophy that the closer you eat to God, the better your body functions. From raw tiramisu to trail mix, from detox protocols to spiritual mindset shifts, this is a must-watch episode for anyone who wants to age with grace, energy, and empowerment, without surgery or shortcuts.
 
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Carol opens up about:
• The moment she knew cooked food was draining her life force
• Her enzyme-rich daily routine that supports digestion, skin, and energy
• How she healed chronic health problems (like candida) by going raw
• Why beauty really does start in your 20s, and what to do now if you didn’t know
• Her take on fats, fasting, juicing, and eating with intention
• How mindset, discipline, and food all fuel her glow at 64

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About Carol Alt
Dubbed The Face by The Fashion Industry, Carol Alt is a pioneer and chameleon in the fashion, entertainment and Health industries; she is constantly on the lookout for new challenges. Since her days as the world’s most renowned Supermodel, Carol has gone on to be multi-award winning actor, successful entrepreneur, best-selling author on Raw Food and Nutrition, and the host of A Healthy You & Carol Alt on FOX News Channel.

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About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia, also known as Dr. Taz, is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

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Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters
00:00 Health, aging, and your daily choices
01:00 Meet Carol Alt
02:20 Why beauty begins earlier than we think
03:49 Why Carol changed her diet at 36
08:12 Her biggest dieting mistake and raw food basics
17:31 Raw food, digestion, and rebuilding nutrition
20:50 What Carol noticed after changing her diet
23:25 How to begin and what to remove first
27:30 Juicing, fasting, cravings, and practical food swaps
35:30 Aging after 60, oils, beauty, spirituality, and final advice

What happens when men’s health gets reduced to one testosterone number? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Dr. Brandon Smith, MD, a conventionally trained physician practicing at hol+, for a practical and eye-opening conversation about men’s health, low testosterone, sleep apnea, TRT, GLP-1s, muscle, stress, hormones, and why so many men are waiting too long to get proactive about their health.

Together, they explore why men’s health needs a reframe, especially in a medical culture where many men are taught to only go to the doctor when something is clearly broken. Dr. Smith shares what he sees in the exam room, from younger men asking about testosterone before starting a family, to men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s realizing they have spent years pushing through fatigue, stress, brain fog, weight changes, low libido, poor sleep, or changes in performance without knowing where to start.

Dr. Taz and Dr. Smith also unpack why low testosterone is not always a simple testosterone problem. Dr. Smith explains the difference between total testosterone and free testosterone, why one lab number is only a snapshot, why testosterone can fluctuate throughout the day, and why morning testing matters. They also discuss why symptoms, context, body composition, sleep, stress, inflammation, chronic illness, and lifestyle all need to be part of the conversation before jumping straight to testosterone therapy.

This conversation takes a closer look at one of the most overlooked drivers of low testosterone: sleep apnea. Dr. Smith explains why disrupted sleep can create a stress signal in the body, why men may not realize they are waking up throughout the night, and why the body may lower reproductive hormones when it does not feel safe, rested, or recovered. They also discuss how fasting, chronic stress, high cortisol, poor recovery, and underlying medical conditions can affect hormone levels.

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Men’s health is not just about testosterone, TRT, libido, or muscle. It is shaped by sleep, stress, metabolism, body composition, inflammation, blood sugar, chronic illness, movement, recovery, hormone signaling, and the way men are often conditioned to ignore symptoms until they become impossible to avoid. In this episode, Dr. Taz and Dr. Smith look at men’s health through a whole-body lens, where the goal is not just replacing a number, but understanding why the body is responding the way it is.

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Dr. Smith shares why most testosterone deficiency is often secondary, meaning the issue may not start in the testes, but in the brain’s signal to the testes. He explains how sleep apnea, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, infections, stress, and poor recovery can all push testosterone levels down. He also explains why a more complete workup may include LH, FSH, sleep history, body composition, lifestyle patterns, symptoms, and a deeper look at what is getting in the way of healthy hormone signaling.

Dr. Taz and Dr. Smith also discuss the different approaches men may hear about, including testosterone injections, creams, pellets, Clomid, lifestyle changes, and GLP-1 medications. Dr. Smith explains why the right path depends on the individual, including whether the biggest barrier is sleep, weight, joint pain, libido, motivation, metabolic health, or body composition. They also discuss why strength training, muscle mass, and movement are essential parts of the men’s health conversation, especially for long-term resilience and aging.

If you are navigating low testosterone, low libido, fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, poor sleep, sleep apnea, high stress, low motivation, muscle loss, GLP-1 questions, TRT decisions, or the feeling that something is off but you are not sure what to test first, this episode offers a more complete way to understand what your body may be trying to tell you.

About The Guest:
Dr. Brandon Smith, MD, is a conventionally trained physician practicing at hol+. His background includes biochemistry, conventional medicine, integrative health, movement, fitness, and a deep interest in helping patients connect the dots between symptoms, lifestyle, labs, and long-term health. In his work with patients, Dr. Smith focuses on asking better questions, understanding the whole person, and creating practical, personalized plans around diet, sleep, stress, exercise, hormones, and metabolic health.

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician,
bestselling author, and founder of hol+ a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
Connect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/ - Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.

Book a Hol+ Consultation: https://holplus.co/locations/virtual/

Follow Dr. Taz on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/
https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/

Subscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribe
Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcasts

Host & Production Team

Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)

Chapters

00:00 Why Men’s Health Needs a Reframe
01:20 Why Men Avoid the Doctor
03:35 What Brings Men Into the Clinic
06:00 Why Younger Men Are Asking About Testosterone
07:25 What Testosterone Actually Is
09:15 Why One Testosterone Test Is Not Enough
10:10 The Best Time to Test Testosterone
11:15 Total Testosterone vs Free Testosterone
14:00 Is Testosterone Therapy Always the Answer?
15:25 Sleep Apnea and Low Testosterone
18:05 Stress, Fasting, and Hormones
20:05 Symptoms of Low Testosterone
22:15 When to Consider a Sleep Study
24:30 Why Most Low Testosterone Is Secondary
26:10 Cortisol, Stress, and Testosterone
28:20 Testosterone Shots, Creams, Clomid, and Pellets
32:20 Lifestyle Changes That Can Raise Testosterone
35:00 Why Muscle Matters for Men’s Health
40:00 How Often Men Should Strength Train
43:00 GLP-1s, Weight Loss, Muscle, and Testosterone
47:30 Why Men Need a Whole-Body Health Partner
50:20 What Makes Dr. Brandon Smith Feel Whole