117: Root Causes, Hormonal Health & The Politics of Medicine with Dr. Will Cole

In this empowering episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Will Cole, a leading functional medicine expert, to explore what it truly means to find the root causes of disease and take back ownership of your health.Dr. Cole shares his path from conventional to functional medicine and how telehealth revolutionized his ability to connect with patients worldwide. Together, he and Dr. Jenn unpack the modern health landscape—from the rise of autoimmune conditions and hormonal imbalances to the challenges of medical politics and social media’s influence on health narratives.The conversation highlights why empowerment, collaboration, and bioindividuality are the future of medicine—and how you can become an active participant in your own healing journey.💬 If this episode resonates, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.In This Episode, You Will Learn:How Dr. Will Cole’s journey shaped his functional medicine philosophyWhy understanding root causes is the key to true healingHow telehealth changed the patient–practitioner relationshipThe double-edged nature of social media in modern health discussionsWhy autoimmune and hormonal disorders are rapidly increasingHow politics and profit can distort healthcare prioritiesWhat bioindividuality means for your health choicesHow collaboration across medical disciplines creates better outcomesEpisode Timeline Highlights:00:00 Introduction to Dr. Will Cole 05:30 The Power of Root-Cause Medicine 11:24 Telehealth & Patient Empowerment 17:04 Challenges in Mystery Illnesses 19:47 Social Media’s Impact on Health Messaging 29:33 Awakening to Health Awareness 34:38 Introducing AURIA: A New Screening Tool 36:53 Questioning the Medical Dogma 44:07 Autoimmunity & Modern Health Crises 52:01 Hormones and Metabolic Health 01:00:16 When Health Meets Politics 01:06:56 The Medical Industrial Complex 01:13:53 Finding Common Ground & Progress 01:17:45 Fasting and Metabolic Flexibility 01:22:34 Making Health Accessible for EveryoneWhere to find Dr. Will Cole:https://drwillcole.comTo talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working 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