hol+ with Dr. Taz MD | The Future of Medicine is Holistic

What if experiences you thought you'd moved past are still influencing how you feel, react, and connect with others?

In this episode, Dr. Taz reflects on her recent conversation with trauma expert Dr. Gillian O'Shea Brown and shares what stood out most about the connection between emotional trauma, physical health, and the nervous system.

Dr. Taz explores how past experiences, including smaller, often overlooked microtraumas, may shape our stress responses and relationship patterns. She also discusses EMDR, somatic healing, attachment styles, and why learning to recognize our emotional patterns can be an important part of...

Different person. Same painful pattern. Why does it happen? Dr. Taz welcomes psychotherapist and complex trauma specialist Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown to explore how unresolved experiences can shape our relationships, our reactions, and the beliefs we carry about ourselves.

Dr. Gill describes trauma as the past intruding on the present. Together, they discuss how childhood coping strategies can follow us into adulthood, why familiar dynamics can influence attraction, and what it can mean to recognize yourself as the fixer, the caretaker, or the person who puts their own needs last.

Dr. Taz shares he...

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What should you know about Candida, recurring yeast infections, and the broader symptoms often associated with gut health?

In this mini solo episode, Dr. Taz shares her functional medicine perspective on Candida overgrowth. She discusses possible contributing factors, the tests used in her practice, and how she approaches nutrition, antifungal treatment, and support for the gut microbiome.

IN THIS EPISODE
• Antibiotics and other potential contributors to yeast overgrowth
• Symptoms Dr. Taz considers during an evaluation
• Stool analysis, organic acid testing, and the limita...

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Bloating, brain fog, fatigue and sugar cravings: could candida overgrowth be part of the picture? Dr. Taz explains the signs she considers, how she approaches candida testing, and what to discuss with your healthcare provider about next steps.

Candida is a yeast that naturally lives in the body. In this episode, Dr. Taz explores the debate surrounding gut yeast overgrowth, shares observations from her clinical practice, and discusses the limitations of current research.

Learn about the testing approaches she uses, the connections she considers betw...

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Are your blood tests coming back normal even though you're struggling with fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, or hormonal changes after 40?

In this solo episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD breaks down 7 important blood tests and lab panels that may provide a more complete picture of your metabolic, hormonal, and overall health.

Learn why fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c matter for blood sugar regulation, what ferritin reveals about iron stores, why thyroid testing sometimes deserves a closer look, and how vitamin D, inflammation mark...

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What are men missing when they focus on testosterone but overlook sleep, stress, and recovery? Shawn Stevenson shares a reported testosterone level of 1,038 without testosterone replacement therapy or peptides, and walks Dr. Taz through the everyday habits he prioritizes.

Shawn is the host of The Model Health Show and bestselling author of Eat Smarter, Sleep Smarter, and the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. In this conversation, he discusses the research connecting daily walking with testosterone levels, his approach to strength training, and the morning routine...

What if your fatigue, achy joints, brain fog, stubborn weight, skin issues, and frequent illnesses aren't six separate problems, but different signs of the same underlying pattern? In this episode, Dr. Taz explains microinflammation, the chronic low-grade inflammatory activity that can quietly affect multiple systems throughout the body.

She breaks down six common signs to watch for and explains how blood sugar instability, gut health, cortisol and chronic stress, poor sleep, ultra-processed foods, visceral fat, environmental exposures, and other factors can contribute to persistent inflammation.

You'll also learn the foundational strategies Dr. Taz uses at...

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What if heart disease, metabolic dysfunction, and other chronic health problems are developing years before you ever feel a symptom?

In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with Dr. Darshan Shah, longevity physician, board-certified surgeon, founder and CEO of Next Health, and host of the Extend podcast, to explain why waiting until you feel sick may mean waiting too long and which health markers can help you take a more proactive approach to your health.

Dr. Shah shares his own jour...

If you’ve been told your thyroid is “fine” but you’re still exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, feeling cold, constipated, or struggling with brain fog, there may be more to the story.

In this episode, Dr. Taz explains why a single TSH result may not capture the full picture of thyroid health, and why symptoms can sometimes appear before traditional lab markers begin to shift.

She breaks down six common warning signs of thyroid dysfunction and explores the factors that may be driving them, including Hashimoto’s, chronic stress and cortisol, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, bl...

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What if your thyroid labs look "normal," but you're still struggling with fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, brain fog, or a metabolism that feels stuck?  In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as The Thyroid Fixer and author of The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fixing Your Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won’t Budge, to explain how to know if you have hypothyroidism, why a normal TSH test may not always tell the whole story, and which thyroid hormone...

Fatty liver can develop without obvious symptoms. So how would you know to ask about it, and what can you do if it shows up on a test?

In this short episode, Dr. Taz explains the connection between fatty liver and metabolic health, including insulin resistance, blood sugar, muscle, and everyday habits. She also discusses clues that deserve a closer look, why mildly elevated liver enzymes should be followed up, and practical steps such as reducing sugary drinks, strength training, and walking after meals.

Fatigue or belly weight alone cannot tell you whether you have...

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Do juice cleanses and liver detoxes actually work? Dr. Taz explains how natural detoxification works, why your liver is only one part of the process, and how your gut, kidneys, skin and lymphatic system help your body detox every day. 

Detox has become one of the most controversial ideas in health and wellness. On one side, there are juice cleanses, detox teas, fasting programs, and liver cleanse supplements. On the other, we are told that the body detoxes itself and needs no additional support.

The tr...

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Your body is detoxifying every day, but that does not mean every juice cleanse, detox tea or supplement actually supports the process. Detoxification is not something your body does only during a cleanse. It is a continuous process involving your liver, gut, kidneys, lymphatic system and skin.

In this episode, Dr. Taz explains what detoxification actually means from a holistic and functional medicine perspective. She breaks down the five major pathways your body uses, the nutrients those pathways require and the everyday factors that can redu...

What if the life you want is possible, but your current beliefs are keeping you from becoming the person who can create it? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Jim Curtis, author of The Book of Possibility, to explore how the subconscious mind, emotional regulation, and the stories we tell ourselves can shape our identity, health, relationships, and future.

After developing a lesion on his spinal cord and struggling with chronic pain and mobility, Jim began searching for answers beyond the conventional medical system. His experience led him to study belief patterns, visualization, self-hypnosis, and...

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What if the symptoms you feel in your body are not random, but signals of something deeper happening in your energy system? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Dr. Sue Morter, master of bioenergetic medicine, founder of the Morter Institute for Bioenergetics, and author of The Anatomy of Awakening, to explore how energy medicine connects to the nervous system, chronic stress, emotional patterns, and the body’s ability to heal.

In this  episode Dr. Sue explains how energetic blockages can show up as a lump...

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What if looking fit on the outside is hiding how much your body is struggling underneath? Cameron Mathison was known as the healthy, camera-ready guy on television. Behind the lean physique, however, he was under-eating, overtraining, living in a constant state of stress, and dealing with reflux, bloating, low energy, and bloodwork that did not make sense.

When Cameron could not shake the feeling that something more serious was wrong, he advocated for an MRI. It revealed kidney cancer.

In this episode of h...

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What if your ovaries influence your metabolism, inflammation, sleep, and long-term health, not just your ability to have children? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD speaks with reproductive biologist and Celmatix founder Dr. Piraye Beim about the emerging field of ovarian health.

Dr. Beim explains why the ovary should be understood as a metabolic, immune, and endocrine organ that communicates with tissues throughout the body. She reveals what may happen when ovarian function begins declining, why perimenopause can feel so sudden, and how thos...

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Your children do not just hear what you say. They can also sense your stress, anxiety, and emotional state. So how can parents regulate themselves before that stress spreads throughout the family?

In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, New York Times bestselling author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt opens up about the anxiety and overwhelm that can come with modern motherhood. She explains how learning about co-regulation changed the way she responds to tantrums, meltdowns, running late, and other stressful parenting moments.

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What if being productive, successful, and dependable is not proof that you are okay, but the mask hiding how much you are struggling?

In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, board-certified psychiatrist and High Functioning author Dr. Judith Joseph explores the hidden patterns often described as high-functioning depression. These are the people who continue working, parenting, achieving, and caring for everyone around them, even while feeling emotionally empty inside.

Dr. Joseph explains why depression does not always look like sadness, how...

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Many women first learn that they have dense breast tissue after receiving a mammogram report. But what does breast density actually mean, and could it change the type of screening a woman should discuss with her healthcare provider? 

In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, ultrasound sonographer and SonoBreasts founder Jasmine Khorsandi discusses dense breasts, automated whole-breast ultrasound, early detection, and the gaps she believes exist in conventional breast screening.

Jasmine explains how SonoCiné automated whole-breast ultrasound captures thousands of images th...

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Tamsen Fadal was an experienced news anchor when heart palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and severe brain fog left her on the bathroom floor of her newsroom. Despite spending decades in the media, she had no idea she was experiencing menopause.

In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, Tamsen shares how that frightening experience led her to investigate why so many women remain unprepared for perimenopause and menopause.

Tamsen reflects on losing her mother to breast cancer and later realizing that...

Join The Circle and use code "PODCAST": https://holplus.co/circle/ What if the fasting, workouts, and eating patterns that are supposed to improve your metabolism are actually working against your hormones? In this episode of hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, women’s hormone expert Alisa Vitti explains why women in their reproductive years have a second biological clock that most health and fitness advice completely ignores. Known as the infradian rhythm, this approximately month-long cycle affects metabolism, cortisol, immune function, brain activity, energy, appetite, and exercise performance.

Alisa breaks down the follicular, ovulatory, luteal, and menstrual ph...

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...

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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...

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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, proces...

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...

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...

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...

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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 whe...

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...

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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” tha...

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...

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 clearl...

What if aging gracefully is not about trying to look younger, but about staying energized, purposeful, healthy, and connected to yourself? In this episode, Dr. Taz sits down with Jane Seymour to talk about healthy aging, beauty from the inside out, energy after 70, and the daily habits that help her keep showing up with vitality.

Jane shares how she thinks about sleep, movement, supplements, intermittent fasting, beauty standards, Botox, mindset, and living with purpose. Together, Dr. Taz and Jane explore why aging does not have to mean slowing down, and how women can support their bodies, chemistry...

What if your birth control is affecting more than your cycle? In this episode, Dr. Taz breaks down how birth control pills, hormonal IUDs, copper IUDs, and other forms of contraception may influence inflammation, mood, metabolism, nutrient levels, libido, gut health, and fertility over time.

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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine offer a different way to understand the body, especially when it comes to chronic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress, digestion, anxiety, inflammation, nervous system dysregulation, and unexplained symptoms.

In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with  Dr. Jordan Barber, clinician, educator, published researcher, licensed acupuncturist, and author of Thinking in Chinese Medicine: A Patient’s Guide to Acupuncture, Herbs, and Healing, for a grounded conversation about what Chinese medicine actually is, why it has been misunderstood in the West, and how it can help us see chronic pain, pelvic floor dys...

What happens when the womb is treated as separate from the rest of women’s health? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Dr. Kemi Doll, double board-certified gynecologic oncologist, equity scientist, researcher, coach, and author of A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb and Your Survival Guide to Healing, for a powerful conversation about womb health, uterine cancer, fibroids, HRT, health equity, and why so many women are still being taught to normalize symptoms that deserve care.

Together, they explore why womb health is not only about pregnancy, fertility, or me...

What happens when your body starts to heal, but your mind is still trapped in survival mode? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Amy Kurtz, certified health coach, patient advocate, speaker, and author "But You Look Fine", for a powerful conversation about chronic illness, Lyme disease, medical gaslighting, nervous system trauma, and what it really means to heal.

Together, they explore Amy’s 20+ year journey through unexplained pain, chronic symptoms, misdiagnosis, and the search for answers that finally led to a diagnosis of late-stage neurological Lyme disease and co-infections. Amy shares what it wa...

What does it really take to keep intimacy alive after years together? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Caitlin V, sexologist, educator, coach, author, and host of Good Sex, for a candid conversation about sex, connection, hormones, communication, and the relationship patterns that quietly shape long-term intimacy.

Together, they explore why many couples start to feel disconnected over time, especially through the pressures of marriage, parenting, midlife, stress, changing bodies, shifting hormones, and unspoken resentment. Caitlin explains why intimacy is not something couples are simply supposed to “know how to do,” and why lear...

What if the best workout for your body is not the hardest one, but the one you can actually keep showing up for? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Megan Roup, founder of The Sculpt Society, celebrity trainer, mother, former professional dancer, and creator of a movement method designed to help women build strength, confidence, and consistency without burnout. Together, they explore why so many women feel overwhelmed by midlife fitness advice, especially around strength training, cardio, cortisol, pelvic floor health, menopause, and body composition.

Megan shares why extreme, all-or-nothing workout plans often...