Epstein Files: A Functional Medicine Response

The continued release of the Epstein files has sparked difficult but necessary conversations across the medical, longevity, and wellness communities. In this candid and deeply reflective episode of New Frontiers in Functional Medicine, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald sits down with Dr. Sara Szal and Dr. Brad Jacobs to explore what this moment calls forward from clinicians — ethically, professionally, and personally. Together, they discuss: • Medical accountability and the responsibility that comes with influence • The ethical obligations of physicians and mandated reporters • How the medical system has failed vulnerable adolescents — especially young women • Power dynamics, patriarchy, and the culture of silence • Trauma, ACE scores, and measurable impacts on long-term health • What practitioners can do differently starting now This is a thoughtful, clinician-focused conversation about integrity, trauma-informed care, and the role healthcare providers play in protecting and supporting patients. If you care about the future of ethical, patient-centered medicine, this is an important listen. Full show notes + references: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ GUEST DETAILS Dr. Sara Szal is a best-selling author, board-certified gynecologist, and women’s health expert focused on helping women navigate perimenopause and menopause with strength and clarity. Her work integrates evidence-based medicine, advanced lab testing, and targeted lifestyle protocols to support body composition, metabolic health, sleep, mood, and cognitive vitality. Website: https://saraszalmd.com/ Dr. Bradly Jacobs is a Stanford-trained physician and outcomes researcher specializing in men’s health, longevity, and behavior change. His work blends precision medicine, psycho-emotional development, and performance optimization to help men build vitality, resilience, and sustainable healthspan. Website: https://drbradjacobs.com/ THANKS TO OUR DIAMOND SPONSORS DUTCH: https://dutchtest.com/for-providers Biotics Research: https://www.bioticsresearch.com/ Time—Line Nutrition: https://tinyurl.com/bdzx2xms EXCLUSIVE OFFERS FOR OUR LISTENERS Find out why MitoQ’s mitochondria-targeting is a critical step for your healthspan and longevity strategy. https://tinyurl.com/4f8t7jt6 *CONNECT with DrKF* Want more? Join our newsletter here: https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/newsletter/ Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/bioagequiz YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/hjpc8daz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald/ DrKF Clinic: Patient consults with DrKF physicians including Younger You Concierge: https://tinyurl.com/yx4fjhkb Younger You Practitioner Training Program: www.drkarafitzgerald.com/trainingyyi/ Younger You book: https://tinyurl.com/mr4d9tym Better Broths and Healing Tonics book: https://tinyurl.com/3644mrfw