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

Feeling overwhelmed by stress, financial pressure, or the demands of everyday life? Explore hol+ mental health services to learn about personalized support for your emotional well-being.

She built a successful career, started her own business, and became a mother. So why did everything start to feel overwhelming? Dr. Taz welcomes award-winning financial journalist, career coach, and Brown Ambition podcast host Mandi Woodruff-Santos to explore how financial stress, career pressure, and the expectation to hold everything together can affect women's mental and physical health.

Mandi shares what she's learned from helping women navigate money challenges, career transitions, and the pressure to succeed. Together, they discuss why women often struggle to ask for what they need, how financial shame can undermine confidence, and the additional challenges women of color face when advocating for themselves at work.

Dr. Taz reflects on the stress she sees among women who carry financial responsibility for their families, as well as her own experience growing up around money anxiety. Their conversation explores the pressure to be the strong one, the connection between financial security and emotional well-being, and why success doesn't always protect us from burnout.

Mandi also opens up about her personal experience with postpartum depression and anxiety, the challenges of building a business while raising young children, and the circumstances that led her to seek inpatient mental health treatment. She introduces the idea of a mental health emergency fund, explaining why having trusted people and professional support in place matters before a crisis occurs.

Drawing from her upcoming book, Brown Ambition: How to Reboot Your Money and Career When Life Throws You Off Track, Mandi shares how women can move beyond shame, navigate unexpected setbacks, and pursue financial success without losing sight of their health and happiness.

IN THIS EPISODE

• How financial stress affects mental and physical well-being
• The hidden pressure of being the family breadwinner
• Money shame and the expectations placed on women of color
• Three common thought patterns that hold women back in their careers
• Asking for raises, negotiating, and advocating for yourself
• Recognizing when it's time to make a career change
• Financial transparency and independence in relationships
• Mandi's experience with postpartum depression and anxiety
• Recognizing when old coping mechanisms stop working
• Building a mental health emergency fund
• The importance of rest, community, and asking for help
• Redefining ambition and finding fulfillment beyond financial success

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ABOUT MANDI WOODRUFF-SANTOS

Mandi Woodruff-Santos is an award-winning financial journalist, career and negotiation coach, and host of the Brown Ambition podcast. She is the founder of MandiMoney Makers, a coaching community helping women of color advance their careers and build wealth. Her debut book, Brown Ambition: How to Reboot Your Money and Career When Life Throws You Off Track, is scheduled for release on June 15, 2027.

CONNECT WITH MANDI

Website and career coaching:

https://www.mandimoney.com/

Brown Ambition podcast:

https://brownambitionpodcast.com/

Book information and preorders:

https://www.mandimoney.com/book

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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 healing.

Drawing from her own life, Dr. Taz opens up about the time she spent alone in her twenties and how that period of self-reflection helped her better understand herself, break old patterns, and prepare for healthier relationships.

This mini solo is a reminder that understanding your personal story can be just as important as looking ahead. Sometimes the patterns we want to change begin with experiences we haven't fully understood.

In this episode, Dr. Taz reflects on:

• The connection between trauma, stress, and physical health
• EMDR, somatic healing, and the nervous system
• Microtraumas and attachment patterns
• Why old emotional and relationship patterns can resurface
• The importance of self-reflection and personal growth
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ABOUT DR. GILLIAN O'SHEA BROWN
Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown is a psychotherapist, complex trauma specialist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. She is the author of Psyche’s Awakening: A Guide to Emotional and Somatic Healing Through the Wisdom of Greek Myth.

CONNECT WITH DR. GILL
Website and book information:
https://www.drgillianosheabrown.com/

Newsletter:
https://drgillianosheabrown.substack.com/

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:43) - How trauma can affect physical health
• (01:25) - The body's response to unresolved trauma
• (01:45) - EMDR and somatic healing
• (03:00) - Microtraumas and attachment styles
• (03:50) - Why understanding yourself matters
• (04:05) - Dr. Taz's personal journey
• (04:45) - Breaking old relationship patterns
• (05:50) - The mind-body-spirit connection

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 her experience of taking responsibility for others’ emotions as the eldest child. Their conversation explores parentification, people-pleasing, emotionally unavailable partners, and the courage involved in expressing your needs.

They also introduce EMDR therapy, the importance of preparation and professional support, and Dr. Gill’s perspective on emotional and somatic healing.

Drawing from her book, Psyche’s Awakening, Dr. Gill brings together psychology and Greek mythology to explore self-compassion, psychological safety, and the possibility of choosing differently.

IN THIS EPISODE
• Recognizing when the past is influencing the present
• How painful experiences can shape core beliefs
• What EMDR therapy involves
• Childhood self-blame and adult coping patterns
• Repetition compulsion and familiar relationship dynamics
• Parentification and becoming “the fixer”
• People-pleasing, self-abandonment, and boundaries
• Noticing how relationships affect your sense of self
• The guest’s perspective on somatic healing
• Finding support and developing self-trust

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ABOUT DR. GILLIAN O'SHEA BROWN
Dr. Gillian O’Shea Brown is a psychotherapist, complex trauma specialist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant. She is the author of Psyche’s Awakening: A Guide to Emotional and Somatic Healing Through the Wisdom of Greek Myth.

CONNECT WITH DR. GILL
Website and book information:
https://www.drgillianosheabrown.com/

Newsletter:
https://drgillianosheabrown.substack.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/

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This episode is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical or mental health care.

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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 limitations of home spit tests
• Dietary changes, prescription antifungals, and botanical products discussed in her practice
• Why similar symptoms can have different underlying causes

Symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, cravings, and brain fog are nonspecific and do not confirm Candida. Consult a qualified healthcare professional for an individual evaluation.

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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 between the gut microbiome and hormonal health, and why she has moved away from highly restrictive candida diets toward more personalized plans.

IN THIS EPISODE
• Symptoms often discussed alongside candida, including bloating, brain fog, fatigue, sugar cravings and a white tongue
• Research on antibiotics and changes in candida levels
• Blood, stool and other candida testing approaches
• How diet, stress, medications and hormones fit into Dr. Taz’s assessment
• Her evolving approach to the candida diet
• Probiotics, antifungal treatments and individualized care

CHAPTERS
00:00 Could your symptoms be related to candida?
01:20 What the research says and where questions remain
03:20 White tongue, bloating, brain fog and other symptoms
06:15 How Dr. Taz approaches candida testing
07:20 Go deeper with The Circle
08:05 Diet, hormones, medications and stress
11:00 Rethinking restrictive candida diets
12:10 Probiotics and personalized treatment approaches
13:25 The debate, clinical observations and next steps

#CandidaOvergrowth #GutHealth #candidate

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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 markers, and sex hormones can contribute to conversations about your health.

Dr. Taz also explains why tracking lab results over time can be helpful, how symptoms provide important context, and what questions to bring to your next doctor's appointment.

In this episode:

• The limitations of routine annual blood work
• Fasting insulin and early insulin resistance
• Hemoglobin A1c and long-term blood sugar
• Ferritin, vitamin D, and thyroid testing
• High-sensitivity CRP and inflammation
• Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone after 40
• How to track and discuss your lab results

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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 he has practiced for more than two decades.

He also shares the story behind his health transformation: a degenerative disc disease diagnosis at 20, years of chronic pain, and the moment he began asking a different question. Together, Shawn and Dr. Taz explore the grind mentality, the role of sleep in men’s health, moving beyond rigid diets, and why asking for help and investing in relationships matter.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Shawn’s testosterone lab results and personal health routine
• Walking, strength training, and metabolic health
• Cortisol, stress, and the pressure to keep pushing
• Morning habits, meditation, and recovery
• Chronic pain, identity, and changing your mindset
• Sleep and testosterone
• Real food and flexible approaches to nutrition
• Relationships, connection, and longevity

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Walking, testosterone & the missing pieces of men’s health
04:10 What men get wrong about health
09:51 Shawn’s testosterone results: 1,038 without TRT
16:13 Cortisol, stress & reaching a breaking point
22:02 Outdoor walks, meditation & Shawn’s morning routine
32:15 Chronic pain & the story behind Shawn’s transformation
48:20 The questions that shape your mindset
55:05 Sleep, testosterone & moving beyond strict diets
1:03:09 Longevity, relationships & permission to change

About Shawn Stevenson:
Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author, health and fitness expert, and host of The Model Health Show, one of the world’s leading health podcasts. He is the author of Sleep Smarter, Eat Smarter, and The Eat Smarter Family Cookbook. His work translates research on sleep, nutrition, exercise, metabolism, and human performance into practical strategies people can use in everyday life.

Connect with Shawn Stevenson:
https://themodelhealthshow.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shawnmodel/
Explore Shawn Stevenson’s books:
Eat Smarter Family Cookbook: https://link.amazon/B07xO8W3P
Sleep Smarter:https://link.amazon/B01v3jeyX

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• (00:00) - Walking, testosterone & the missing pieces of men’s health
• (04:10) - What men get wrong about health
• (09:51) - Shawn’s testosterone results: 1,038 without TRT
• (16:13) - Cortisol, stress & reaching a breaking point
• (22:02) - Outdoor walks, meditation & Shawn’s morning routine
• (32:15) - Chronic pain & the story behind Shawn’s transformation
• (48:20) - The questions that shape your mindset
• (55:05) - Sleep, testosterone & moving beyond strict diets
• (01:03:09) - Longevity, relationships & permission to change

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 hol+ to help calm inflammatory signaling, including stabilizing blood sugar, prioritizing protein, fiber and healthy fats, improving sleep and gut health, lowering chronic stress, and looking at markers such as hs-CRP, fasting insulin, and hemoglobin A1C.

Inflammation isn't necessarily a life sentence. It can be a signal that something in the system needs attention.

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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 journey from conventional surgery into functional and longevity medicine after struggling with fatigue, poor sleep, chronic stress, autoimmune disease, and other health issues himself. He explains why improving nutrition, metabolic health, hormones, gut health, sleep, and lifestyle changed the way he thought about medicine and eventually led him to build Next Health.

Together, Dr. Taz and Dr. Shah break down the health markers people may want to understand earlier, including hemoglobin A1C, fasting insulin, ApoB, Lp(a), inflammatory markers, hormones, blood pressure, skeletal muscle mass, and coronary artery calcium scoring.

They also discuss why traditional cholesterol testing may not tell the whole story, how cardiovascular disease can present differently in women, the relationship between estrogen and heart health, and why preserving muscle and bone becomes increasingly important with age.

The conversation also explores longevity medicine, biohacking, wearables, peptides, sauna, cold exposure, red light therapy, AI in healthcare, and why advanced tools should come after the fundamentals rather than replace them.

You'll learn:
• Why cardiovascular disease can develop long before symptoms appear
• Why LDL and total cholesterol may only show part of your cardiovascular risk
• What ApoB, Lp(a), A1C, fasting insulin, and inflammatory markers can reveal
• Why Dr. Shah believes people should start tracking important health markers earlier
• How coronary calcium scoring can help identify plaque developing in the heart
• Why heart disease may present differently in women than in men
• How estrogen, skeletal muscle, and bone health can influence healthy aging
• Which health metrics Dr. Shah believes are worth tracking at home
• Where wearables, peptides, sauna, cold exposure, and red light therapy fit into longevity
• How AI may help both doctors and patients better understand increasingly complex health data

About Dr. Darshan Shah:
Dr. Darshan Shah is a longevity physician, board-certified surgeon, and the founder and CEO of Next Health. After years of practicing conventional medicine and experiencing his own health challenges, he became focused on functional medicine, preventative care, healthspan, and helping people identify health risks before disease develops.

Through Next Health, Dr. Shah works to combine lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, advanced preventative testing, and longevity-focused therapies into a more proactive model of healthcare. He is also the host of the Extend podcast.

Connect with Dr. Darshan Shah:
https://next-health.com/
Instagram:
@darshanshahmd
@extend_podcastPodcast: Extend

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/

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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, blood sugar, and environmental exposures.

You’ll also learn which thyroid markers can help provide a broader picture, including Free T3, Free T4, reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies, and why looking at patterns over time can be just as important as looking at a single number.

In this episode:

• Why “normal” and “optimal” thyroid function are not always the same
• Why TSH is only one part of the thyroid picture
• 6 common signs of thyroid dysfunction
• The connection between Hashimoto’s and thyroid antibodies
• How stress and cortisol can affect thyroid function
• The role of iron, iodine, selenium, and zinc
• How gut health and blood sugar connect to thyroid health
• Which thyroid labs Dr. Taz looks at
• How a root-cause approach connects symptoms, labs, and lifestyle

If you want to go deeper on thyroid health, listen to Dr. Taz’s conversation with Dr. Amie Hornaman, The Thyroid Fixer, for a deeper discussion of thyroid symptoms, testing, and root causes.

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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 hormones and lab markers may deserve a closer look.

Dr. Amie shares her own experience of being told by six doctors that everything was normal while she continued gaining weight, losing hair, and struggling with fatigue. She explains how she was eventually diagnosed with hypothyroidism, why Synthroid and levothyroxine did not resolve her symptoms, and what led her to investigate active thyroid hormones like free T3.

Together, Dr. Taz and Dr. Amie break down TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, T4-to-T3 conversion, natural desiccated thyroid, liothyronine, and the role of personalized thyroid treatment.

They also discuss Hashimoto's, gut health, stress and cortisol, fertility, perimenopause and menopause, hormone replacement therapy, long-term birth control use, weight-loss resistance, and what people using or considering GLP-1 medications should understand about thyroid health.

You'll learn:

• Why hypothyroidism symptoms can persist even when a TSH test falls within the normal range
• What free T3, free T4, and reverse T3 can reveal about thyroid function
• Why some people continue having symptoms while taking levothyroxine or Synthroid
• How T4-to-T3 conversion affects metabolism and energy
• The relationship between Hashimoto's, stress, gut health, and women's hormones
• How thyroid function can intersect with fertility, perimenopause, and menopause
• What Dr. Amie considers when approaching T3, T4, and natural desiccated thyroid
• Why thyroid health may matter when using GLP-1 medications or microdosing GLP-1s

About Dr. Amie Hornaman:
Dr. Amie Hornaman is a doctor of clinical nutrition, functional medicine expert, and founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic. Known as The Thyroid Fixer, she hosts The Thyroid Fixer podcast and is the author of The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fixing Your Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won’t Budge. Her work focuses on helping people better understand thyroid function, hormone health, laboratory testing, and personalized approaches to thyroid care.

Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman:
https://dramie.com/
https://thyroidfixbook.com/
Get Dr. Amie Hornaman’s book, The Thyroid Fix

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

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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 fatty liver. If you have concerns about your liver enzymes or metabolic health, talk with a qualified healthcare provider about which tests and next steps make sense for you.

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:42) - What is Fatty Liver? Why it can go unnoticed
• (01:56) - Fatty Liver: The metabolic health connection
• (03:43) - What may contribute to liver fat

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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 truth sits somewhere in the middle.

Your body has natural detoxification pathways, but their ability to function can be influenced by your nutrition, hydration, digestion, movement, nutrient status, and environmental exposure. Supporting detoxification is not about periodically putting your body through an extreme cleanse. It is about creating sustainable daily habits that support the systems doing this work continuously.

In this episode, Dr. Taz explains:

• How liver detoxification actually works
• The role of phase one and phase two detoxification
• Why the liver is not your body’s only detox organ
• The five major detox pathways involving the liver, gut, kidneys, skin, and lymphatic system
• Why juice cleanses and extended fasting can sometimes leave people feeling worse
• How gut health and regular elimination support natural detoxification
• The connection between liver health, hormones, inflammation, brain fog, and metabolic health
• Signs that your natural detox pathways may need more support
• Why daily habits matter more than occasional detox programs
• How to approach detoxification without falling for wellness hype

The goal is not to find the most aggressive detox cleanse. It is to understand which pathways may need support and build a personalized plan that works with your body.

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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 reduce their capacity.

You’ll discover why protein is essential for liver phase two conjugation, how constipation can interfere with elimination, why your lymphatic system needs movement and how sleep supports the brain’s own clearing processes.

Dr. Taz also examines popular detox methods, including juice cleanses, detox teas, foot pads and extended fasting, explaining why many of them fail to provide what the body needs most.

Rather than chasing another detox product, learn how protein, fiber, hydration, cruciferous vegetables, movement and sleep can support the sophisticated detoxification systems you already have.

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You’ll learn:

• How the liver processes compounds through different detoxification phases
• Why protein and amino acids are essential for liver function
• How constipation can allow processed compounds to be reabsorbed
• Why the lymphatic system depends on movement and breathing
• Whether sweating actually supports detoxification
• Why juice cleanses can remove nutrients the body needs
• What detox teas, patches and foot baths really do
• How alcohol, medications, stress and poor sleep affect detox capacity
• Simple ways to support your body’s natural detoxification systems

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• (00:00) - How your body detoxifies
• (01:07) - Why most detox products fall short
• (02:42) - The five detoxification pathways
• (04:12) - How to support natural detoxification

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 the connection between our emotional and physical well-being.

Jim also guides Dr. Taz through a powerful live exercise to uncover one of her own limiting beliefs. Together, they reveal how greater awareness can help you release an old story, align with a new possibility, and begin acting as the person you want to become.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• How subconscious beliefs influence your identity and behavior
• Why repetition and action help you become a new version of yourself
• How to recognize and rewrite the stories holding you back
• The difference between meditation and self-hypnosis
• How emotional regulation can support greater calm and resilience
• Why information overload and doomscrolling can keep you dysregulated
• A simple 10-minute morning and evening practice
• How to move from releasing old beliefs to creating a new reality
• Why the life you want may be more possible than you think

Learn more about Jim Curtis:
Website: https://jimcurtiscoaching.com
Instagram: @jimcurtis1
Book: *The Book of Possibility* https://link.amazon/B054c3uJJ

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician,
bestselling author, and founder of hol+ a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more:https://doctortaz.com/about

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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 in the throat, tightness in the chest, a knot in the stomach, chronic tension, anxiety, digestive issues, allergies, pain patterns, and other symptoms that often appear disconnected from the deeper root cause.

Dr. Sue shares how the flow of energy through the body acts like a master system, influencing the nervous system, endocrine system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, and the body’s self-regulating capacity. When that flow becomes blocked by unresolved emotions, survival patterns, stress, fear, or disconnection from the self, the body may move into dysregulation and lose access to its natural healing intelligence.

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Healing is not just about treating symptoms. It is about understanding the deeper patterns beneath them, including stress, emotional suppression, nervous system dysregulation, breath, posture, self-compassion, and the relationship you have with your own body.

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Dr. Taz and Dr. Sue also discuss why affirmations and manifestation practices may not work if they are coming from the protective or performing personality, why posture and breath can help shift the body into a different state, and how reconnecting with the true self can open the door to healing, creativity, safety, and wholeness.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in chronic stress, disconnected from your body, frustrated by symptoms that don’t fully resolve, or curious about the connection between energy, emotions, and physical health, this episode will help you understand what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

In this episode, we cover:

• What energy medicine really means and why it belongs in the healing model
• How energetic blockages can dysregulate the nervous system
• Why symptoms like chest tightness, throat tension, stomach knots, and chronic pain may be body signals
• How unresolved emotions and survival patterns can affect physical health
• Why the body can get stuck in fight-or-flight, even when the original threat is gone
• How breathwork, posture, and internal awareness help energy move through the body
• Why affirmations may not work when they come from a place of lack or fear
• How self-compassion helps shift the relationship between the protective personality and the true self
• What Dr. Sue means by “the anatomy of awakening” and the five hidden codes
• How small daily practices can begin to restore a sense of safety, wholeness, and self-healing

This is not just about energy healing. It is about understanding the body as a connected system, learning how stress and emotion shape your physiology, and remembering that healing often begins by returning to yourself.

About The Guest:
Dr. Sue Morter is an international speaker, master of bioenergetic medicine, founder of the Morter Institute for Bioenergetics, and author of The Anatomy of Awakening. With more than 40 years of clinical experience, she is known for bridging energy medicine, neuroscience, consciousness, breathwork, and embodied healing practices to help people move from survival patterns into coherence, vitality, and wholeness.

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician,
bestselling author, and founder of hol+ a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more:https://doctortaz.com/about

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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 hol+ with Dr. Taz MD, the Emmy-nominated actor and Emmy-winning television host shares how listening to his body helped detect his cancer before it spread, what recovery taught him, and why looking healthy is not the same as being healthy.

Cameron and Dr. Taz explore how functional health coaching helped him rethink nutrition, recovery, gut health, hormones, blood sugar, cortisol, sleep, and movement. Cameron also shares the personalized protocol he followed with professional guidance, how meditation became part of his healing, and why he now feels stronger and healthier in his 50s than he did at 30.

Dr. Taz also opens up about her husband suffering a heart attack at only 41, highlighting why men cannot afford to wait for a major health crisis before paying attention to persistent symptoms.

In this episode:

• Why looking fit does not always mean your body is healthy
• Cameron’s childhood battle with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease
• How extreme dieting, fasting, and overtraining affected his health
• The reflux, gut symptoms, fatigue, and abnormal bloodwork that left him searching for answers
• Why Cameron kept asking for an MRI
• Finding kidney cancer before it had spread
• The fear and vulnerability that followed his diagnosis
• How functional health coaching changed his approach to recovery
• The personalized gut-health protocol Cameron followed
• Why rest, sleep, nutrition, and metabolic flexibility matter
• How meditation supports the connection between physical and emotional health
• Why simple changes can make a meaningful difference for men’s longevity

Chapters:
00:00 Looking healthy while knowing something was wrong
00:32 Dr. Taz’s personal warning about men’s health
04:28 Cameron’s childhood diagnosis and pursuit of fitness
09:20 Years of reflux, gut symptoms, and unanswered questions
13:28 Why Cameron insisted on getting an MRI
18:48 How functional health coaching changed his recovery
31:15 The personalized gut protocol Cameron followed
40:05 Why healing changes how you show up
48:01 Health360 and a whole-person approach to care
54:45 Why men cannot wait for a health crisis

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About Cameron Mathison
Cameron Mathison is an Emmy-nominated actor and Emmy-winning television host known for his roles on All My Children and General Hospital, as well as co-hosting Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family. A kidney cancer survivor and longtime health advocate, Cameron created Health360 to help make personalized, whole-person health coaching more accessible.

Connect with Cameron Mathison

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronmathison/
• Health360: https://www.joinhealth360.com/
• Health360 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinhealth360/

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

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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 those changes may influence weight, insulin signaling, inflammation, and healthy aging.

The conversation also explores AMH and ovarian reserve, the overlooked 300-day process behind egg development, and the experimental treatments scientists are developing to regulate ovarian function and potentially extend ovarian health.

Dr. Beim also shares practical ways women can support the ovarian function they have today, including reducing smoking and toxin exposure, managing inflammation, protecting sleep, getting appropriate morning light, exercising, and supporting metabolic health.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why ovarian health affects much more than fertility
• How ovarian function interacts with metabolism and inflammation
• Why weight management can become harder during perimenopause
• What high or low AMH may reveal about ovarian function
• How PCOS and endometriosis can affect ovarian health
• Why sleep and light exposure matter for hormone signaling
• Whether lifestyle changes may influence ovarian aging
• What the future of fertility and menopause treatment could look like

The AMH-mimicking treatment discussed in this conversation remains experimental and is still being developed.

Dr. Taz and Dr. Beim also discuss PCOS, endometriosis, diminished ovarian reserve, fertility treatments, and the overlooked 300-day process behind the development of an egg. Dr. Beim shares how Celmatix is developing an experimental therapy designed to mimic AMH and potentially regulate how quickly ovarian follicles are used over a woman’s lifetime.

If you have struggled with fertility, PCOS, painful periods, perimenopause, menopause, unexplained weight changes, or low AMH, this conversation offers a new way to understand the connection between your ovaries and your overall health.

The AMH-mimicking treatment discussed in this episode is still under development and has not been proven or approved to extend ovarian function in humans.

About Dr. Piraye Beim:

Dr. Piraye Beim is a reproductive biologist, women’s health innovator, and founder and CEO of Celmatix. For more than 20 years, she has worked to advance the scientific understanding of female biology, fertility, ovarian aging, and reproductive health. Through Celmatix, she is helping pioneer the field of ovarian health and develop new therapies intended to improve fertility care, regulate ovarian function, and support women’s health across the lifespan. She also shares ovarian-health education and her personal journey through Boss Ovary.

Connect with Dr. Piraye Beim:

https://www.celmatix.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bossovary/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/celmatix/

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
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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.

Katherine shares how introducing meditation into her morning routine helped her feel calmer, become less reactive, and better handle whatever the day brings. She emphasizes that the solution will look different for every parent, whether it involves meditation, walking, exercising, asking for help, or simply creating a few quiet moments before the day begins.

Dr. Taz and Katherine also discuss:

• Why children often absorb and respond to their parents’ stress
• How regulating your own nervous system can help your children feel safer
• Why today’s parents may feel more anxious and overwhelmed
• The importance of asking for help instead of trying to do everything alone
• How grandparents can provide connection, support, and stability
• Staying connected with your partner when traditional date nights are difficult
• Why clear communication matters when dividing parenting responsibilities
• Katherine’s experience with postpartum anxiety during the pandemic
• How Ayurvedic practices supported her postpartum recovery
• Preparing older children and the wider family for a new baby

Katherine also shares how she and her husband, Chris Pratt, navigate parenting as a team. Rather than expecting each other to instinctively know what is needed, they focus on honest communication, regular check-ins, and clearly asking for support.

If parenting sometimes leaves you feeling overstimulated, anxious, or stretched beyond your limits, this conversation is a reminder that you do not need to be a perfect parent. Finding your own calm, accepting help, and reconnecting with the people around you can create a positive ripple effect throughout your family.

About Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt:

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is a New York Times bestselling author, animal advocate, and mother. She is an ambassador for Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA and a global ambassador for Special Olympics. Through her books, interviews, and BDA Baby platform, Katherine explores motherhood, pregnancy, family relationships, wellness, and the experiences that connect parents across different stages of life.

Connect with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt:

https://www.katherineschwarzenegger.com/

https://www.instagram.com/katherineschwarzenegger/

https://www.youtube.com/@KatherineSchwarzenegger

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.

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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 anhedonia can leave you feeling disconnected from joy, and why people-pleasing often comes at the expense of your own mental and physical health.

She also breaks down her five Vs for thriving:

• Validation: acknowledging and naming what you feel
• Venting: expressing emotions in a healthy, authentic way
• Values: reconnecting with what gives your life meaning
• Vitals: supporting your brain through food, movement, sleep, technology boundaries, and healthy relationships
• Vision: planning joy and celebrating your wins

Dr. Taz and Dr. Joseph also discuss how culture shapes mental health, the effect of toxic relationships, nutritional psychiatry, why children and teenagers are struggling, and how families can create more open communication and emotional connection at home.

If you are always “the strong one,” but privately feel exhausted, numb, or disconnected, this conversation may help you recognize what has been hiding beneath the surface.

About Dr. Judith Joseph:

Dr. Judith Joseph is a board-certified psychiatrist, researcher, speaker, and author who works across pediatric and adult mental health. She is the author of High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy, which explores the hidden emotional struggles experienced by people who appear successful and capable on the outside but feel numb, overwhelmed, or disconnected internally. Through her clinical practice, research, speaking, and educational content, Dr. Judith focuses on making complex mental-health concepts understandable and helping people develop practical tools for greater emotional awareness, meaning, and joy.

Connect with Dr. Judith Joseph:

https://drjudithjoseph.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/

https://highfunctioningbook.com/

About Dr. Taz:
Dr. Tasneem Bhatia (Dr. Taz) is a triple board-certified integrative medicine physician, bestselling author, and founder of hol+, a multi-location integrative medicine practice.
Learn more: https://doctortaz.com/about

Stay Connected:
Connect further with hol+ at https://holplus.co/ and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.

Book a Hol+ Consultation:
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