In this deeply inspiring episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons welcomes Dr. Pete Sulack—chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and founder of Unhealthy Anonymous—for a powerful conversation about defying the odds after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Dr. Sulack shares how he turned a death sentence into a journey of hope, healing, and renewal. Through faith, nutrition, and lifestyle transformation, he reclaimed his health and now guides others to do the same. Together, he and Dr. Jenn challenge conventional cancer paradigms, exploring how mindset, personalized nutrition, and spiritual alignment can unlock the body’s innate capacity to heal.
This episode invites listeners to rethink what’s possible in cancer recovery and beyond. It’s a story of courage, resilience, and faith in both science and spirit—reminding us that health is not something we outsource but something we build from within.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How Dr. Sulack overcame a terminal brain cancer diagnosis
- Why functional medicine focuses on healing the whole person, not just treating disease
- The crucial role of personalized nutrition in recovery
- How food sensitivities and gut health shape overall wellness
- Why conventional medicine often overlooks the importance of diet
- The link between faith, mindset, and the body’s innate ability to heal
- How to take proactive responsibility for your health
- Why empowerment and education can change the cancer care paradigm
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Episode Timeline Highlights:
00:00 Overcoming the Impossible: Dr. Pete Sulack’s Journey
03:11 The Diagnosis: A Life-Changing Event
05:58 Creating a New Path: Functional Medicine and Resilience
09:06 The Role of Diet in Cancer Treatment
12:05 Understanding Food Sensitivities and Gut Health
14:50 The Importance of Personalized Nutrition
18:05 Challenging Conventional Wisdom in Cancer Care
20:51 Proactive Health Management: A Call to Action
31:35 Rethinking Health Responsibility
34:19 Personalized Health Regimens
39:35 The Role of Faith in Healing
43:37 Hope and Healing Perspectives
48:07 Creating a Healing Environment
51:56 Empowering Cancer Care
54:41 Changing the Cancer Care Paradigm
Where to find Dr. Pete Sulack:
Instagram: @drpetesulack
Website: https://drpetesulack.com/
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
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