#187 The Truth About Estrogen & Breast Cancer That No One Is Telling Women
Rethinking Breast Cancer, Hormones, and Prevention with Dr. Jenn Simmons
I will say this first. This episode is not about fear. It’s about truth. It’s about power. And it’s about giving women the full picture so they can actually take care of their health, especially when it comes to breast cancer.
Dr. Jenn Simmons joins me today. She’s a breast cancer surgeon turned functional medicine physician, and she’s here to flip the script on everything we think we know about cancer, hormones, and the broken system we’re all living in.
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The System is Broken and We’re All Paying the Price
From over-diagnosis to overtreatment to radiation as a “preventative” measure, Jenn explains why the mammogram-centric system isn’t saving lives the way we think it is. She breaks down the false assumptions behind early detection models and why many women are being left traumatized, medicated, and worse off in the name of care.
She talks about how many doctors are afraid to say “I don’t know” so they just say no. No to questions. No to options. No to alternative therapies. And they keep following a playbook that doesn’t work because that’s what they were taught. Even if their patients aren’t getting better.
Estrogen Isn’t the Enemy
We dig into one of Jenn’s biggest soapboxes: the myth that estrogen causes breast cancer. She explains why breast cancer is actually a disease of estrogen deficiency, not excess. She talks about the data from 30 studies showing no increased recurrence or mortality from hormone therapy, even in hormone-positive cases. And why hormones are not only safe but essential for brain, heart, bone, and sexual health after cancer.
A New Way to Screen for Breast Cancer
Jenn shares her three-part screening protocol that doesn’t rely on radiation, compression, or outdated mammogram models. She talks about the ARIA Tears test, an at-home screening method that measures inflammatory markers in the eye to detect risk before a tumor even forms. And why we need to stop exposing healthy women to carcinogens in the name of prevention.
Overachieving Women, You’re At Risk
If you’re a high-functioning, high-performing woman who’s constantly in a state of stress, this is a wake-up call. We talk about the toll chronic stress takes on the body, how it drives inflammation, and how that can lead to disease. Not just cancer, but cardiovascular issues, cognitive dysfunction, autoimmune conditions, and more.
What Real Prevention Looks Like
Prevention isn’t a mystery. It’s about knowing what your body needs and what it doesn’t. It’s about reducing toxic load, supporting your detox systems, sleeping well, eating whole foods, and moving in ways that signal safety to your body. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about not giving up your power.
They Deserve More Than Survival
There are over four million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. right now, and most are living in pain, fear, and dysfunction. Sex is painful. They can’t sleep. They’re depressed. And the medical system has told them to be grateful to be alive. But surviving isn’t the goal. Living fully is. And hormone therapy is one of the keys.
This is for the Women Who Have Been Forgotten
This conversation is for the women who’ve been left out, left behind, and gaslit by a system that treats them like a liability. It’s for the women who’ve been told to just take the pill, follow the protocol, and not ask questions. We are done with that.
Dr. Jenn Simmons is creating a new paradigm for breast cancer prevention and survivorship, one that prioritizes the woman, her quality of life, and her ability to heal.
If you want to work with Dr. Jenn
or find her resources:
WEBSITE: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Buy her book “The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer”
Listen to her podcast “Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn”
Follow @drjennsimmons on Instagram and all major platforms
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This is the truth women deserve.
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Hi! I'm Jordin, owner and creator of The Pleasure Collective
I believe that high-achieving women deserve deep intimacy, fulfilling relationships, and pleasure in every area of their lives—without sacrificing their success. My work helps women experience more energy, more connection, and feel fully seen, supported, and loved. I’m here to guide you in breaking free from burnout, prioritizing pleasure, and creating lasting fulfillment—emotionally, physically, and relationally.
