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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 care, and change her relationship with food and her body.
But Kris’s biggest turning point came about 10 years into her journey. Despite good scans and a thriving career, she realized she still felt like a failure because she had not made cancer disappear. That moment led her to distinguish between curing and healing, and to begin caring for her mind and emotional life as intentionally as she cared for her physical body.
Kris and Dr. Taz discuss grief, fear, anger, trauma, perimenopause, gut health, stress, supplement overwhelm, and the five foundational wellness pillars that can make healthy living feel more practical and accessible.
In this episode:
Receiving a rare stage four cancer diagnosis at 31
Becoming the CEO of your health without rejecting medical care
Finding supportive food and lifestyle practices through trial and error
Making peace with food after years of deprivation and body pressure
Moving from what you are eating to what is eating you
Understanding the difference between curing and healing
Building emotional literacy around grief, anger, fear, and shame
Simplifying wellness through five foundational pillars
Starting with stress support and gut health when everything feels overwhelming
About Kris Carr:
Kris Carr is a New York Times bestselling author, wellness leader, and cancer thriver. Her wellness journey began in 2003, when she was diagnosed with a rare stage four cancer. Since then, she has dedicated her work to helping people take an active, compassionate role in their health and care for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.
Kris is the author of seven books covering cancer support, plant-forward nutrition, wellness, and emotional health. Her latest book, I’m Not a Mourning Person, explores grief, loss, and the difficult emotions that emerge when life changes unexpectedly. She is also the host of the Made to Thrive podcast and the founder of a wellness community offering education, coaching, and practical resources.

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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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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, processed foods, caffeine, overscheduling, isolation, and poor sleep may keep the body in a prolonged stress response.
Dr. Taz also walks through four commonly described stages of cortisol dysregulation, from elevated daytime cortisol to feeling wired at night and eventually completely depleted. She explains how cortisol may interact with blood sugar, weight, inflammation, reproductive hormones, thyroid function, mood, and cognitive health.
The episode concludes with practical ways to support a healthier stress response through consistent sleep, morning light, balanced meals, nutrient support, time in nature, intentional recovery, and stronger family connection.
In this episode:
 How cortisol functions as part of the stress response
• Why high cortisol may contribute to palpitations, blood sugar instability, and belly fat
• What it means to feel tired during the day but wired at night
• Four commonly described stages of cortisol dysregulation
• How chronic stress can affect hormones, mood, and inflammation
• How cortisol patterns may be evaluated
• Why sleep and light exposure are foundational
• How nutrition and meal timing may support recovery
• Why stress regulation should involve the entire family
The symptoms discussed in this episode can have many possible causes. “Adrenal fatigue” is not recognized as a formal diagnosis by major conventional medical organizations. Speak with a qualified healthcare professional before changing your treatment, diet, supplements, or hormones.

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Chapters
00:00 Why We’re Living Through a Cortisol Crisis
 00:58 Signs of Chronic Stress in Adults and Children
 03:10 What Cortisol Does in the Body
 04:42 High Cortisol, Blood Sugar, and Belly Fat
 06:26 How Cortisol Affects the Brain, Mood, and Inflammation
 09:30 Why Modern Life Keeps Cortisol Elevated
 12:58 How Technology and Poor Sleep Affect Children
 13:43 How Food, Sugar, Alcohol, and Caffeine Affect Cortisol
 15:17 Nature, Isolation, and Family Stress
 17:47 Why Conventional Medicine May Miss Cortisol Dysfunction
 18:41 The Four Stages of Cortisol Dysregulation
 21:33 How to Reset Your Sleep and Cortisol Rhythm
 23:19 What to Eat When Your Cortisol Is Disrupted
 24:29 Nutrient Deficiencies and Hormone Imbalances
 25:52 Building Recovery Time Into a Stressful Life
 27:29 How to Test Your Cortisol Levels
 28:55 Creating a Holistic Cortisol Recovery Plan
 30:09 How to Lower Cortisol Across the Entire Family

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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, depression, and acceptance. David also shares how losing his 21-year-old son led him to identify meaning as the sixth stage of grief and explains why meaning is not found in the tragedy itself, but in what we choose to do afterward.
David and Dr. Taz discuss the physical symptoms of grief, broken heart syndrome, post-traumatic growth, isolation, grief in men, and what to say when someone you love is grieving. They also explain why grief can result from divorce, betrayal, job loss, illness, lost identity, or the loss of the future you expected, not only the death of a loved one.
This conversation is for educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical or mental health care. Chest pain and other concerning physical symptoms should always be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.
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About David Kessler:
David Kessler is one of the world’s leading experts on grief and loss. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, including On Grief and Grieving, and later introduced meaning as the sixth stage of grief in his bestselling book Finding Meaning.
His first book, The Needs of the Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. David has also served as an LAPD specialist reserve for traumatic events and with the Red Cross disaster services team. He is the founder of Grief.com, which provides resources, support groups, and training for people experiencing grief and the professionals who support them.

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https://www.instagram.com/iamdavidkessler/
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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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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. Dr. Kong also discusses emerging research and clinical observations involving chronic inflammation, neurological health, joint pain, skin, hair loss, aging, and cancer.
Many of the treatments and potential applications discussed remain experimental and are not established treatments for the conditions mentioned. This conversation is for educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical advice.
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0:00 Can Stem Cells Help the Body Heal?
0:57 Meet Dr. Joy Kong
7:28 What Is a Stem Cell?
14:49 Bone Marrow, Fat, and Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
17:10 How to Evaluate Stem Cell Quality and Safety
23:00 IV Stem Cells, Injections, PRP, and Exosomes
33:45 Stem Cells and Cancer
40:26 Brain Health and Neurological Conditions
42:20 Skin, Hair, Anti-Aging, and Weight Loss
48:01 The Future of Stem Cell Medicine
55:19 Stem Cell Costs and Overseas Clinics
59:04 Dr. Kong’s Approach to Health and Longevity
About Dr. Joy Kong:
Dr. Joy Kong is a UCLA-trained, triple board-certified physician specializing in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She is the founder of the American Academy of Integrative Cell Therapy, where she educates physicians about stem cell therapy and other regenerative treatments.
After beginning her career in psychiatry, Dr. Kong became interested in stem cells after learning about their potential applications beyond conventional symptom management. Her work now focuses on regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy, peptides, longevity, and educating patients and physicians about this rapidly developing field.
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https://joykongmd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/
https://www.youtube.com/@joykongmd
https://chara-health.com/podcast/
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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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 the three major drivers that contribute to long-standing metabolic dysfunction. By identifying these root causes, we can move toward a more accurate breast cancer diagnosis and more effective, targeted strategies for long-term health.
Subscribe for weekly health and metabolic disease breakdowns, and comment below with your thoughts on these new findings.
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0:00 Rethinking Breast Cancer Care
1:04 Meet Dr. Jen Simmons
2:59 A Family History of Cancer
6:53 When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
12:53 Why We Focus on the Wrong Thing
18:51 Navigating a Diagnosis
23:24 The Flaws in Mammographic Screening
35:17 A New Paradigm for Breast Health
*About Dr. Jenn Simmons:*
Dr. Jenn Simmons is an Integrative Oncologist, Breast Surgeon, Author, Podcast Host, and the founder of PerfeQTion Imaging. Her journey into breast cancer care began with a personal tragedy. At the age of 16, Dr. Jenn's cousin, acclaimed singer-songwriter Linda Creed, died of metastatic breast cancer just weeks after Whitney Houston's recording of her iconic song, "The Greatest Love of All," topped the charts. This loss became a defining moment, inspiring Dr. Jenn to dedicate her life to transforming how we approach breast cancer treatment and prevention.
Dr. Jenn became Philadelphia's first fellowship-trained breast surgeon and spent 17 years leading the field. However, her perspective changed significantly when she became a patient herself. Through this personal experience, Dr. Jenn saw how broken the conventional medical system can be. This led her to discover and embrace functional medicine, a revelation that sparked her journey towards a more holistic approach to breast cancer care.
Connect with Dr. Jenn Simmons:
https://www.realhealthmd.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons
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 to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/ - Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.
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Produced by https://ClipGrowth.com (Producer: Pat Gostek)