Cancer Is Not Just an Old Person's Disease: Dr. Jenn Simmons on Prevention, Root Causes & Kids' Health

Timestamps : 00:21 — Cancer is no longer just an old person's disease 01:40 — Introducing Dr. Jenn Simmons 02:48 — Why she left conventional surgery 03:03 — Her own cancer diagnosis & questioning conventional treatment 04:25 — Refusing treatment & following her inner voice 07:22 — Discovering functional medicine & Dr. Mark Hyman 08:32 — The tumor is the symptom, not the problem 09:52 — From surgeon to mission: helping millions 14:15 — How food, stress, sleep & toxins drive cancer 14:47 — Why kids are getting cancer earlier 15:32 — Blood sugar, insulin & breast cancer link 21:56 — #1: Eat a whole food diet 23:31 — #2: Move your body — sitting is the new smoking 24:04 — #3: Sunlight, nature & circadian rhythm 25:19 — Get morning sunlight within 5 minutes of waking 27:08 — Love & connection as medicine 30:01 — Episode recap Cancer is no longer just an old person's disease — and today's kids are growing up in a world that's making them more vulnerable than ever. In this powerful episode of The Holistic Kids Show, Zane, Abdullah, and Kasim sit down with Dr. Jenn Simmons, MD — functional oncologist, bestselling author, Philadelphia's first fellowship-trained breast surgeon, and founder of Real Health MD — for an eye-opening conversation about cancer prevention, root causes, and how families can take back control of their health. Dr. Jenn shares her remarkable personal journey: how a cancer diagnosis of her own led her to walk away from a 20-year surgical career, seek answers beyond conventional medicine, and discover that the tumor is never the real problem — it's a symptom of deeper metabolic and lifestyle imbalances. In this episode, you'll learn: Why cancer rates are rising in younger and younger people How metabolic health (blood sugar, insulin, weight) directly fuels breast cancer risk The dangerous ingredients hiding in everyday processed foods — and why your body doesn't know what to do with them Why sunlight, movement, and sleep are non-negotiable for long-term health The 3 most powerful things any family can start doing TODAY to lower cancer risk How conventional cancer care misses the root cause — and what functional oncology does differently   Dr. Jenn's top 3 takeaways for kids and families:  Eat whole, real food — if it has more than a few ingredients you can't pronounce, leave it on the shelf Move your body throughout the day and get outside in nature Prioritize sunlight, sleep, and human connection — they are medicine Whether cancer has touched your family or you simply want to build a healthier future, this episode is packed with practical wisdom every kid and parent needs to hear. Connect with Dr. Jenn Simmons: Book: The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer (Amazon) Podcast: Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn Website: jennsimmonsmd.com Imaging Centers: Perfection Imaging Social: @DrJennSimmons   --- Learn more about Dr. Madiha Saeed at https://holisticmommd.com, or follow her on social media @HolisticMomMD