139: Vaccines, Chronic Disease & the Data No One Wants us to See with Del Bigtree

In this episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Del Bigtree for a conversation that pushes straight into one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern medicine: what if some of the things we have been taught to never question were never fully questioned to begin with? Together, they explore vaccines, informed consent, chronic disease, media influence, hospital incentives, and why so many people are starting to feel like the system was built to protect itself, not patients. This is not a light conversation, but it is a gripping one. If you have ever felt like the story you were given about health was incomplete, this episode will give language to that feeling and challenge you to think far more deeply about who decides what counts as truth. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why so many people are losing trust in the medical system  What informed consent should look like and why it matters  How certain ideas in medicine become protected from scrutiny  Why chronic disease is forcing bigger questions about what is making us sick  How money, power, and institutional pressure shape medical decision making  Why questioning the standard of care can come at a cost  What is really at stake when patients are discouraged from asking questions  Why this conversation matters even if you have never questioned the system before  Episode Timeline: 01:04 Dr. Jenn introduces Del Bigtree 05:39 The Journey of a Contrarian: Del Bigtree's Background 08:49 Challenging the Vaccine Narrative 11:40 The Science Behind Vaccines: What We Know 14:44 The Impact of Vaccines on Health 17:37 The Role of the Pharmaceutical Industry 20:26 The Decline of Children's Health 23:41 The Debate on Vaccines and Natural Immunity 26:27 The Influence of Media and Funding 29:43 The Shift from Conventional Medicine 32:29 The Inconvenient Truth About Vaccines 35:40 The Future of Health and Safety Regulations 48:33 Dinner with Dr. Zervos: A Turning Point 57:14 The Shocking Study: Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated 01:05:59 The Medical System: A Crisis of Trust 01:15:36 Informed Consent: The Right to Choose 01:23:24 The Risks of Vaccination: A Parent's Dilemma 01:29:45 Introduction to Breast Health Awareness Guest: Del Bigtree Where to find him: www.instagram.com/delbigtree/ To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with Dr. Jenn visit: https://calendly.com/stephanie-1031/clarity-call 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.jennsimmonsmd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons