In this powerful and revealing episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Casperson , a urologist, author, and hormone advocate who is on a mission to transform the way we think about women's health, sexuality, and aging. Together, they unpack the broken medical system that fails women—especially those navigating breast cancer—and highlight the urgent need for better education around hormone therapy, sexual wellness, and breast cancer recovery . From the misleading narrative around HRT to the profit-driven gaps in cancer care, this conversation pulls no punches. Whether you’re a breast cancer survivor, a curious patient, or a healthcare provider ready to do better—this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Dr. Kelly Casperson is a board-certified urologist, podcast host, and the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken . Her work focuses on empowering women through science-based education on sex, hormones, and identity. She’s known for breaking taboos, challenging outdated medical narratives, and helping women reclaim their bodies and joy. Follow Dr. Kelly at @kellycaspersonmd In This Episode, You Will Learn: - The energetic power of women on hormone therapy - Why most women aren’t getting real informed consent - The gender bias baked into conventional medical training - Alcohol's underestimated role in breast cancer risk - Why sexual health must be part of the cancer recovery conversation - How lifestyle and metabolic health affect recurrence risk - The truth about HRT, estrogen, and breast cancer - What women aren’t told before mastectomy - The shift needed in medical education to serve women better - Why women need to keep advocating—for their hormones, health, and happiness 🎧 Listen now and share with the smart women in your life. 💬 Rate, review, and subscribe to Keeping Abreast so you never miss an episode. Every review helps us spread the message of empowered, evidence-based care. Epoisode Timeline: 03:02 Shifting Perspectives on Hormones 05:48 Curiosity in Medicine: A Lost Art 08:57 Informed Consent: The Illusion of Understanding 11:53 The Gender Bias in Medical Treatment 15:04 The Doctor-Patient Relationship: A Sacred Connection 17:50 The Journey of Rediscovery in Medicine 20:55 Understanding Hormones: A Medical Blind Spot 24:04 The Need for Change in Medical Education 28:23 Innovative Breast Cancer Testing 29:18 The Role of Lifestyle in Cancer Prevention 30:47 Alcohol and Its Impact on Cancer Risk 31:21 The Hormone Debate: Myths and Realities 36:40 Sexual Health After Breast Cancer 42:13 The Emotional Toll of Mastectomy 49:39 The Profit Motive in To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit: https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off. Connect with Dr. Jenn: Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons
