Join Hosts Matt and Brandon as they sit down with renowned breast explant specialist, Dr. Robert Whitfield, board-certified plastic surgeon based in Austin, Texas. In this candid conversation, Dr. Whitfield shares his expertise and unique perspective on Breast Implant Illness (BII), the complexities of explant surgery, and the critical importance of proper pre- and post-operative preparation.

• Dr. Whitfield’s Journey: Insights into his background in microsurgery and what led him to focus on explant procedures after years in cancer reconstruction and traditional plastic surgery. 00:00:26
• Understanding Breast Implant Illness: What BII is, its symptoms, and the challenges in diagnosis and recognition within the medical community. 01:15:08
• Infection and Contamination: Findings from Dr. Whitfield’s research revealing that about 29% of explanted breast implant capsules showed bacterial contamination, why this matters, and how improper removal can leave biofilm or scar tissue behind. 00:13:13
• Preparing for Explant Surgery: An in-depth look at Dr. Whitfield’s SHARP protocol—a Strategic Holistic Accelerated Recovery Program—which emphasizes genetics, detoxification, nutrition, and prehabilitation to improve outcomes and recovery. 00:33:23
• Environmental and Genetic Factors: How personal genetics, environmental toxin exposure, and overall health can impact recovery and the manifestation of BII symptoms. 00:15:13
• Fat Transfer as an Alternative: Detailed discussion of fat transfer for breast reconstruction, the myths around fat grafting, risks, and why it’s a viable option for some patients. 01:05:03
• Patient Stories & Resources: Where to find patient experiences, educational materials, and Dr. Whitfield’s books and digital resources for those considering, or recovering from, explant surgery. 01:37:01

• Why genetic and toxicity testing are becoming essential parts of modern surgical preparation.
• The limitations of traditional infection detection techniques versus newer PCR analysis.
• How sleep, nutrition, and environmental cleanup play crucial roles in post-surgical healing.
• Candid discussion on the prevalence of breast implants, the rates of complications, under-reporting of explant statistics, and why more holistic care is necessary.

• Dr. Whitfield’s Books: Available on Amazon and Audible, covering breast implant and explant information and patient experiences.
• More Information & Patient Stories: Visit drrobertwhitfield.com and drrobcircle.com for live streams, educational content, and support.
• YouTube Channel: Patient story playlist and interviews.

If you or a loved one is considering breast implants or explant, or you’re a healthcare provider wanting to understand more about Breast Implant Illness and functional surgical preparation, this episode is a must-listen.

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What if much of what women have been told about breast health and breast cancer prevention is incomplete?

In this eye-opening episode of Health, Wealth & The Ultimate Self, Dr. Matt Rayner, DC, sits down with renowned breast surgeon turned functional oncology specialist Dr. Jenn Simmons, MD, to challenge conventional thinking around breast cancer, hormone health, and prevention.

After years performing breast cancer surgery, Dr. Simmons began asking bigger questions: Why are women rarely taught about the metabolic and hormonal drivers of cancer? Why are many survivors left suffering after treatment? And why are controversial topics surrounding mammography and breast screening rarely discussed?

Together, they explore:

✔️ The controversy surrounding mammograms and why they remain the standard of care

✔️ Over-diagnosis, lead-time bias, and questions many women aren't asking

✔️ The role of metabolic dysfunction in breast cancer risk

✔️ Hormone replacement therapy and common misconceptions surrounding estrogen and breast cancer

✔️ Alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk

✔️ Xenoestrogens, plastics, and environmental toxins impacting women's health

✔️ Why so many breast cancer survivors feel unheard after treatment

✔️ QT Imaging and emerging non-radiation breast screening technologies

✔️ A root-cause approach to protecting breast health

Whether you're a woman seeking prevention, a breast cancer survivor, a healthcare practitioner, or someone who wants a deeper understanding of women's health, this conversation offers a thought-provoking perspective that challenges the status quo.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Meet Dr. Jenn Simmons: From Breast Surgeon to Functional Oncology Pioneer

6:28 Family History and Finding a Mission

11:20 The Mammogram Debate: Benefits, Risks & Why They're Still Recommended

19:02 Overdiagnosis, Lead-Time Bias & What Statistics Really Show

25:57 Are We Missing the Root Causes of Breast Cancer?

31:55 Mammogram Radiation and the Questions Few Are Asking

36:13 QT Imaging: The Future of Breast Screening?

43:31 Why Innovation in Breast Imaging Has Been Slow

51:55 Pink-Washing, Fundraising and Missing the Root Causes

52:20 Metabolic Health and Breast Cancer Prevention

58:10 Life After Breast Cancer: Why Many Women Are Left Suffering

61:04 Hormones, Menopause and the Estrogen Myth

67:55 Alcohol: One of the Most Important Modifiable Risk Factors

72:53 Xenoestrogens, Plastics and Environmental Toxins

76:01 Protecting Hormonal Health After Menopause

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Book: "The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer"

https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Womans-Guide-Breast-Cancer/dp/B0D38MNWBK

Podcast:

🎙 Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keeping-abreast-with-dr-jenn/id1697193398

QT Imaging Centers:

🌐https://www.perfeqtionimaging.com

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In this insightful episode of The Wellness Institute of Dallas, hosts Dr. Matt Rayner, DC, and Dr. Brandon Nutt, DC, sit down in Austin with special guest Dr. Steven Reinlie, DC, founder of In Motion Sport and Spine. Together, they dive deep into the world of sports-specific chiropractic care, functional medicine, injury prevention, and youth athletics.

Listeners will learn about Dr. Reinlie's personal journey from a high school athlete facing frustrating injuries to becoming an integrative chiropractor focused on nuanced, patient-centered care 00:00:47. The conversation covers the advantages of integrative clinics, the importance of functional assessment, and how spending time with patients often leads to life-changing diagnoses that conventional models can miss 00:02:37.

Key discussion highlights include:

• The shortcomings of surface-level care and the need to identify root causes rather than just treat symptoms 00:02:18
• Early warning signs of dysfunction and how small compensations can precede pain or injury 00:14:03
• The complexities of diagnosing and managing disc injuries, including the limitations of imaging and the importance of individualized, functional care plans 00:15:28
• Navigating patient expectations, the emotional impact of diagnoses, and the recurrence risks in back injuries 00:32:27
• The vital differences between pain and soreness, and why understanding these signs is crucial for both athletes and parents with active kids 00:59:31
• Insights into the modern youth sports culture, the dangers of burnout, overuse injuries, and how to foster fun and balanced participation 00:43:27
• Tips for parents: how to recognize real injuries, support their children, and build healthy athletic experiences 01:00:30
• Practical advice for active adults on how to adapt, listen to their bodies, and maintain lifelong movement 01:05:29

Dr. Reinlie also shares stories from clinical practice—such as detecting ankylosing spondylitis early and empowering patients to regain activities central to their identity 00:07:19, 00:40:38.

Whether you're an athlete, a parent, a healthcare provider, or just passionate about functional health, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways and relatable stories that challenge the status quo of musculoskeletal care.

Timestamps for Key Segments:

• 00:00:47 Dr. Reinlie’s journey & inspiration
• 00:02:37 Integrative and functional care in practice
• 00:14:03 Early signs of dysfunction & compensations
• 00:15:28 Understanding disc injuries beyond the MRI
• 00:32:27 Navigating patient expectations & setbacks
• 00:43:27 Youth sports culture & injury guidance for parents
• 01:00:30 Distinguishing injury versus soreness in kids
• 01:05:29 Advice for adult athletes and parents

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In this episode of Health, Wealth and The Ultimate Self podcast, we sit down with Dr. Payal Mehta, a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic floor health and scoliosis. Dr. Mehta shares her professional journey from her beginnings in India to her current work in the U.S., delving into the challenges and breakthroughs she's encountered along the way.

Dr. Mehta opens up about her personal struggles with pelvic floor dysfunction, the lack of awareness surrounding the condition, and how this experience inspired her to explore beyond traditional physical therapy methods. She explains the crucial connection between breath, core stability, and pelvic floor function, highlighting why issues are often rooted higher up in the body and not just isolated to the pelvis.

Listeners will learn the importance of breath work, core training, and proper movement patterns for preventing and managing pelvic floor dysfunction—far beyond relying on Kegels alone. Dr. Mehta discusses common symptoms, the impact of stress, sedentary lifestyles, and hormonal changes, especially around menopause. She also addresses the challenges she faces shifting perspectives in physical therapy, emphasizing the need for ongoing learning, individualized care, and integrative approaches to health.

Whether you’re experiencing low back pain, hip tightness, urinary issues, or are planning for pregnancy, this episode is packed with practical advice and empowering insights for women and men alike.

Connect with Dr. Payal Mehta:

Instagram: @PowerOverPain

Free discovery calls and personalized guidance available.

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In this insightful episode, we welcome back Sally K. Norton, MPH—internationally recognized as the Ivy League nutritionist and acclaimed author of Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick and How to Get Better. With nearly two years since her last appearance, this conversation dives deeper into the hidden dangers of oxalates—chemicals found in common "superfoods" like spinach, almonds, peanuts, beets, sweet potatoes, and even dark chocolate.

Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, stubborn fatigue, fibromyalgia, hormonal issues, autoimmune symptoms, or mysterious neurological complaints, this episode unpacks how bioaccumulation of oxalates could be an overlooked root cause. Sally K. Norton addresses the science behind oxalate toxicity, its wide-ranging impact on energy, metabolism, mineral deficiency, connective tissue, women's health, and even mental wellbeing and longevity.

Learn how diet and lifestyle changes—even simple swaps like switching out spinach for romaine—can lead to profound healing. Discover actionable resources, group support options, cookbooks, and where to start making low-oxalate living approachable. If you're a provider, patient, or just health-curious, tune in for practical guidance, myth-busting, and hope for recovery beyond traditional medicine.

Keywords: Oxalates, Sally K. Norton, Toxic Superfoods, chronic illness, functional medicine, nutrition, spinach, fatigue, pain, women's health, longevity, kidney stones, inflammation, low oxalate, podcast,

Sally K. Norton’s book, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick and How to Get Better” is available everywhere books are sold. The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion. Sally’s cookbook, Sally’s Recipe Collection, is filled with amazing recipes and can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book on Instagram, @BeFreeToThrive on Facebook, and @BetterLowOx on X

Links:

Website: https://sallyknorton.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeFreetoThrive

X: https://twitter.com/BetterLowOx

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpmJtV19QCyjzaC5U691-A

Toxic Superfoods: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593139585?tag=randohouseinc7986-20

Data Companion: https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion

Sally’s Recipe Collection: https://shop.sallyknorton.com/products/low-oxalate-recipe-book-pdf-only

Join host Matt Rayner as he welcomes Dr. Julie Merriman—a counselor with over three decades of experience, registered play therapist, and bestselling author—to discuss burnout, compassion fatigue, nervous system healing, and how midlife women can reclaim joy, passion, and vitality.

In this candid and actionable conversation, Julie explains the science and lived reality of burnout and compassion fatigue, how it impacts high-achieving women (especially over 50), and why exhaustion is NOT a character flaw. They share personal stories and expert insights about nervous system overwhelm, why self-care isn’t just a “cherry on top,” and tangible micro-rebellions for women who put everyone else first.

Julie and Matt dive deep into:

• The difference between burnout and compassion fatigue—and how to spot both
• Why traditional self-care is not enough for deep healing
• How our nervous system, trauma response, and childhood encoding shape adult overwhelm
• The importance of embodiment and rituals to reset energy between high-stress interactions
• Reclaiming desire, libido, and soulful pleasure in midlife (including “the bliss molecule”)
• How “just talking about it” in therapy isn’t enough—why somatic practices, EMDR, movement, and curiosity fuel actual change
• Boundaries, saying “no”, and rewriting the rules you live by
• Why novelty and connection are essential for intimacy after 50—plus simple weekend assignments for listeners

Dr. Merriman, a breast cancer survivor and chronic over-giver herself, shares transformative lessons from her own journey back to “soul joy.” She previews her new book "Are We Going to Have Sex or What?"—a guide to reigniting desire in midlife and healing relationships by tending to your nervous system.

Perfect for:

• Women in midlife navigating stress, loss of passion, or relationship ruts
• Healers, therapists, caregivers, and high achievers at risk for burnout
• Anyone wanting evidence-based tools for self-compassion, embodiment, and fiercely authentic living

About the Guest:

Dr. Julie Merriman is a Licensed Professional Counselor, registered play therapist, PhD, and author of "In Pursuit of Soul Joy" and "Are We Going to Have Sex or What?". She hosts the "Compassion Fatigue Cure" and "Sex After 50" podcasts. Discover more at juliemerrimanphd.com

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Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome & Julie’s background

3:44 – Burnout & compassion fatigue in counseling

9:27 – How nervous system overwhelm shows up

17:46 – Embodiment, rituals, & resetting between clients

26:12 – Redefining success and rewriting your story

41:02 – Julie’s personal journey through burnout

58:30 – Signs and symptoms of burnout & compassion fatigue

1:06:35 – Micro-rebellions & baby steps for healing

1:18:50 – The science of desire, “the bliss molecule,” and intimacy after 50

1:34:28 – Where to find Dr. Julie Merriman’s books and podcasts

In this enlightening episode of The Wellness Institute of Dallas, we sit down with Dr. Kelly Ruef, licensed naturopathic doctor and clinical educator for Precision Analytical, the creators of the Dutch Test. Together, we dive into the complex world of female hormones, with a focus on navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the unique challenges women face when it comes to hormone health.

Dr. Ruef shares her personal journey into naturopathic medicine, sparked by her own struggles with cystic acne and frustration with traditional approaches that lacked comprehensive hormone testing. We explore the benefits of the Dutch Test—a dried urine test for comprehensive hormone analysis—and how it compares to conventional blood tests, allowing for a more detailed and actionable understanding of hormone balance, metabolism, and related health concerns.

Key topics discussed include:

• Early signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalance (heavy bleeding, acne, sleep disruption, mood changes, PMS)
• What happens to progesterone and estrogen during perimenopause, and how this affects women physically and emotionally
• The significance of testing hormones at the right time in the menstrual cycle and how improper timing can lead to misleading results
• Insights on the interplay between stress, cortisol, and sex hormones—and the impact chronic stress can have on symptoms and overall well-being
• How gut health, inflammation, and even environmental chemicals can disrupt hormone balance
• Practical recommendations for optimizing hormone health, including sleep, stress management, exercise, supporting the gut, and building a collaborative, supportive care team

Dr. Ruef also debunks common myths around menopause, hormone therapy, and cortisol, while offering encouragement and hope for women at every stage of the journey. Whether you're considering hormone testing, seeking answers for stubborn symptoms, or simply looking to understand your body better, this episode packs actionable information and compassionate advice.

To learn more about the Dutch Test or access additional resources and educational materials, visit DutchTest.com.

Tune in for a conversation that empowers women to advocate for deeper testing, better understanding, and holistic support as they navigate their hormone health

#Hormones #Perimenopause #biohacking #functionalmedicine

Welcome to the first episode of 2026 from The Wellness Institute of Dallas—an eye-opening conversation that could transform your approach to healing! In this can't-miss installment, Dr. Matt Rayner (DC) and Dr. Nutt (DC) dive deep into a topic that's often overlooked, yet powerful: the role of faith in health recovery. Whether you think of faith as a spiritual practice, a mindset, or simply the unwavering belief in your body’s ability to heal, this episode unpacks why it's the true cornerstone of achieving positive health outcomes.

Have you ever wondered why some people thrive despite daunting health challenges while others struggle, even with the best doctors and treatments? The hosts explore the science and neurobiology behind faith, showing how your thoughts, mindset, and beliefs directly affect your physiology—sometimes even more than medications or therapies. From placebo and nocebo effects to real-world stories of patients whose healing journeys were impacted by doubt and dysfunction in trust, this episode gets real about what it actually takes to get well.

You’ll hear practical strategies for rewiring your mindset, activating your brain’s healing powers, and breaking out of self-limiting beliefs. Discover how simple actions like exercise, meaningful social connections, and mental “reps” of faith can switch your body from survival mode to repair mode, unleashing your natural ability to recover. The hosts don’t shy away from tough topics: skepticism in traditional healthcare, chronic pain, post-infection syndromes, and the powerful impact of identity in healing (hello, “I’m just the POTS person”).

If you or someone you love feels stuck on the path to wellness—dealing with persistent symptoms, anxiety, doubt, or feeling unheard—this episode delivers hope, science, and actionable tools. Learn why acknowledging your challenges without giving in to hopelessness is essential, and how faith truly acts as a biological and neurochemical intervention.

Whether you’re here for scientific insights, spiritual connection, or practical advice, The Wellness Institute of Dallas gives you a fresh perspective on healing—proving that faith might just be the most important medicine of all.

Tune in now and let Dr. Matt Rayner and Dr. Nutt show you how faith can be your strongest asset on the journey to health!