104: Understanding Hormones, Metabolism & Modern Medicine with Dr. Tyna Moore

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, informed care. Dr. Tyna brings her no-nonsense approach to key topics like GLP-1 medications, peptide therapy, hormone balance, and the power of physiologic (vs. high-dose) dosing.From the limitations of mammograms to the influence of pharmaceutical incentives, this episode explores why critical thinking, muscle mass, and true patient education are the future of healing. If you’ve ever felt disempowered by a diagnosis—or wondered if there’s more to your care—this conversation is your blueprint for reclaiming your health.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why microdosing GLP-1s may be a safer, smarter optionHow personal nutrition journeys shaped Dr. Jenn and Dr. Tyna's viewsThe overlooked power of muscle, metabolism, and hormonal balanceHow pharmaceutical and insurance incentives influence careWhy informed consent is crucial—and often missingWhat peptides offer in the evolving landscape of holistic healthWhy childhood obesity demands a multi-pronged, educational approachHow to identify truly hormone-literate, patient-centered providersWhat a new model of medicine could look like—and how to get there💬 If this episode resonates with you, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in. Your support helps us bring life-changing conversations to more people.Episode Timeline Highlights:00:00 Plant-based struggles & diet journeys 08:34 Chiropractors and naturopaths in healing 14:27 Rethinking medicine & patient outcomes 27:30 Medical mediocrity and turf wars 29:03 Mammograms & early detection debate 38:51 Cancer diagnosis & emotional impact 45:47 Failures in the medical system 46:47 Nutrition and immune health 49:26 Peptides, hormones, and inflammation 01:00:09 Microdosing GLP-1s explained 01:08:35 Pediatric obesity & pharma’s role 01:17:26 Muscle mass & metabolic health 01:36:39 Understanding GLP-1 administration 01:43:20 What hormone-literate care looks like 01:52:03 Why empowered patients are the futureTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-callTo 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.jennsimmonsmd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmonsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons