In this insightful episode, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a practitioner of both functional and traditional medicine. Dr. Shepherd shares her personal journey and what led her to pursue a career in medicine. We break down the core principles of functional medicine, explore how it differs from conventional medicine, and discuss its transformative role in addressing chronic conditions like PCOS, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
Dr. Shepherd dives deep into the topic of women’s hormonal health, highlighting how functional medicine approaches conditions like PCOS and perimenopause. We also explore the often-overlooked role of inflammation in hormonal imbalance and other chronic health issues, providing actionable insights for anyone struggling with these conditions.
This episode offers a wealth of knowledge that can help you better understand how to take control of your health holistically.
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About Dr. Shepherd:
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board certified gynecologist and women's health expert that specializes in menopausal health and is also the founder of Modern Meno Health. Her holistic practice Sanctum Med + Wellness in Dallas, has created a place for patients to explore their holistic journey in optimizing health and has been featured in Self Magazine and Women’s Health Magazine. Her release of her book "Generation M" this year will also create more buzz in the menopause world.
Dr. Shepherd is an engaging and well known media personality that is seen regularly as an expert on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, MSNBC and CBS News. She is on the Advisory Board for Women's Health Magazine, Women's Health.org. and the Society for Women's Research.
Dr. Shepherd's passion for women’s health—from minority health disparities to reproductive justice issues—has led her to speaking engagements at events ranging from hosting a More Black Doctors Panel with Dr. Oz, participating as a panelist on the Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Healthy Country,” with Congresswoman Clarke and the Focus on Fibroids Coalition to discuss the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Uterine Fibroid Research and Education Act of 2021, to the 2020 Women's March in New York City.
As a healthcare expert, Dr. Shepherd strives to educate people how to address their physical, sexual, and emotional health. Her passion for holistic health to optimize aging and longevity is from her years of seeing women and creating an environment founded in prevention, wellness, and scientific advancement
Her expertise in women’s health has put her on the main stages at Blog Her, Well Summit and Chronicon.She has also worked on women’s health issues with celebrities including Sheryl Crow, Halle Berry, Ciara, Brooke Burke, Erin Andrews, Catt Sadler and Laila Ali.
She is very active with her local community as a board member of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, WiNGS Foundation and Texas Women Foundation. She lives with her husband Marvin and her two sons Chance and Miles.