The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen
The Integrative Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jen Pfleghaar. Dr. Jen is a double board certified physician (Emergency Medicine and Integrative Medicine). This podcast is meant to educate and empower about important health topics. Dr.Jen's passion is to get to the root cause of disease and prevent illness. Dr. Jen will feature guests who are experts in their fields and experiences in all things related to Integrative Medicine. From Hashimoto's to Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Jen and her guests will cover it all! Dr. Jen's special interests include thyroid, hashimotos, PCOS, hormones, estrogen dominance, gut health, peptides, supplements, mold illness, CIRS, Lyme disease, and all Invisible illnesses. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board certified physician in Integrative Medicine and Emergency Medicine. She attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then went on to residency at St Vincent’s Mercy Medical Center for Emergency Medicine and spent one year flying with Life Flight as a flight physician. Dr. Jen now works at local emergency rooms in the community and virtually practicing Integrative Medicine. She is a graduate from The University of Arizona: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine's fellowship program. Dr. Jen loves speaking and lectures to physicians at conferences including the AOA (American Osteopathic Association). She hosts the podcast The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen. Her own health history of Hashimoto’s (which is now in remission) sparked her interest in Integrative Medicine. She is very passionate about helping patients with chronic disease and teaching them now to let the body heal itself. She is a published author of the book- Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe: A Beginner's Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle. She is a board member for IDA- Invisible Disabilities Association. Her hobbies include spending time with her husband and four children, being in nature, weightlifting, caring for her chickens on her minifarm in Tennessee and reading the Bible. For more information on Dr. Jen please visit: www.healthybydrjen.com
Episodes
In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, I speak with Dr. Gregory Williams about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how childhood trauma profoundly shapes long-term health. Dr. Williams shares his personal journey of surviving severe childhood sexual abuse and trafficking, and how he transformed his trauma into purpose to help others.
We discuss the hidden prevalence of abuse, its devastating effects on physical and ...
In this solo episode, I talk directly to women in midlife and perimenopause about why the holiday season feels so much harder than it used to—and what you can do about it. From increased stress and sugar overload to poor sleep and emotional overwhelm, your hormones are working differently now, and pretending otherwise leads straight to burnout.
I break down the science behind “holiday hormone chaos,” explaining how cortisol, insulin...
Join me, as I sit down with Dr. Bobby Dubois to explore the intersection of conventional, integrative, and functional medicine. We discuss how to separate evidence from hype, the challenges of misinformation, and the unique role of physician expertise in managing complex health conditions.
We dive into topics like red light therapy, peptides, and other emerging interventions, while examining why social media and profit motives ampli...
Could your morning coffee be stressing your body more than helping it? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, I dive into the science—and the “why”—behind drinking coffee on an empty stomach, especially for women navigating perimenopause.
We talk about how coffee affects your adrenal hormones, cortisol, blood sugar, and nervous system. I’ll break down why perimenopause can make you more sensitive to caffeine and fasting,...
What if your child’s sleep struggles, picky eating, speech issues, or chronic congestion weren’t random—but signs of an underlying oral function and airway problem?
In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, I sit down with Chelsea Madison, RDH, Certified Myofunctional Therapist, IBCLC, and Infant Oral Motor Specialist, to uncover the overlooked connection between the airway, tongue posture, facial development, and whole-bod...
What if your mood struggles aren’t a “chemical imbalance,” but a nutrient imbalance? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with functional nutrition therapist Laurie Hammer, founder of the Calm Mom Method, to explore how amino acid therapy can naturally support anxiety, depression, eating disorders, focus issues, and emotional regulation.
Laurie shares her personal healing journey from bulimia and life...
What if a simple, affordable blood test could reveal how well your cells are functioning—and how long you’re likely to live? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Darren Schmidt, DC, founder of the Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor, to explore the brand-new MVX Plus (Metabolic Vulnerability Index Plus) blood test and the overlooked nutrient that is foundational to human health: Vitamin ...
What if failure is the teacher you need in your healing journey? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar opens up about resilience, faith, and the lessons hidden in failure. She walks us through her integrative thought process as she unpacks a complex case of POTS, revealing how true healing requires humility, discernment, and a root-cause approach that honors the body’s design.
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, sits down with Dr. Clint Carter, DO — physician, entrepreneur, and co-founder of MyMD Select, a multi-location Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice — to discuss the burnout epidemic among doctors, the flaws of insurance-driven healthcare, and how the Direct Primary Care model offers a patient-centered solution.
Dr. Carter shares his journey from em...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, sits down with Chris Burres — founder and chief scientist at My Vital C — to explore a truly fascinating molecule that’s been called a breakthrough for longevity and vitality: ESS60.
Chris shares how this Nobel Prize–winning form of carbon (C60) was discovered, how it unexpectedly extended the lives of lab rats by 90%, and what new rese...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this solo episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, dives deep into a topic that impacts millions yet is often overlooked — Invisible Disabilities.
From chronic fatigue to autoimmune diseases, these are the conditions you can’t always see but that can shape every part of a person’s daily life. Dr. Jen shares her own powerful story of living with and healing from Hashimoto’s thyroidi...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Ivan Rusilko — a DO, CSN, and PT who practices international concierge medicine in Miami Beach and serves as the co-founder and medical director of Club Asinia, a luxury medical retreat.
Dr. Rusilko, a former Mr. USA turned physician, shares his incredible journey from bodybuilding to developing a revolutionary approach to Lifestyle Medicine....
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by certified mold inspector, tester, and remediator John Du Bois, founder of MoldPro. We uncover the truth about mold in your home and how it could be silently impacting your health.
John explains why controlling moisture is the most important step in preventing mold growth, why bleach actually makes mold worse, and how his company uses a chemical-free appro...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Joel Salatin—farmer, author, and speaker, famously known as “The Lunatic Farmer.” Joel describes himself as a Christian libertarian, environmentalist, and capitalist, and he’s one of the most provocative voices in the farming and food world.
We explore Joel’s story of how his family rebuilt a worn-out farm in Virginia into the now-famous Polyface Farm, fe...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Neil Nathan, MD—physician, teacher, and author with over 50 years of experience helping patients with complex chronic illness.
We dive deep into the importance of finding and treating the root causes of illness rather than just masking symptoms. Dr. Nathan shares why listening to a patient’s story is the most powerful diagnostic tool, and how conditio...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Ali Miller, a registered dietitian and author of Naturally Nourished Kids, to talk about one of my favorite topics—nutrition for kids and families.
Ali shares her “Food as Medicine” philosophy, which is all about prioritizing real, whole foods while letting go of the shame and guilt that often surrounds eating. She breaks down the four key principles of c...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar sits down with JP Errico, an engineer and inventor with over 250 patents, to explore the fascinating science of the vagus nerve and its role in whole-body health.
They dive into how this “master controller” influences energy, immunity, the microbiome, and the nervous system—and why most of us are stuck in a state of chronic sympathetic overdrive. JP e...
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar sits down with Steve Paterson, founder of HumanSet, to explore the fascinating world of thymic protein A (TPA) — a unique supplement designed to support and balance the immune system.
Steve shares his remarkable personal journey: from a 25-year career in design for major films and musicians, to founding a wellness company inspired by his daughter’s ba...
Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains bioregulators—short-chain peptides that can restore organ function, reduce mortality, and promote longevity—and shares practical peptide stacks for health.
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! In today’s episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar dives deep into the fascinating world of bioregulators — short-chain peptides that help restore organ function and promote longevity at a cellular level.
Dr. Jen explai...
Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains wellness credentials, exposes diploma mills, and reveals red flags to avoid deceptive practitioners in health and wellness.
Welcome back to The Integrative Health Podcast! Today, we’re diving into something I get asked about all the time — how do you really know who to trust in the wellness world? There’s a lot of confusion around credentials and professional titles, and I want to help you cut through the ...
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