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
154 episodes
Detox Done Right: How To Remove Toxins Without Crashing
Detox is often misunderstood as a quick fix, but true detoxification is a process that depends on your body’s ability to safely release and eliminate toxins. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Jeff Hoyt, founder of Zeolite Labs, to break d...
The Right Way To Use Peptides For Fat Loss And Longevity
GLP-1 medications and peptides are transforming weight loss and metabolic health, but most people are using them incorrectly. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Russell Van Maele to break down the right way to use GLP-1s and peptide th...
Why Inflammation Is A Repair Problem, Not A Disease
What if inflammation and autoimmune conditions aren’t problems to suppress, but signals that the body is struggling to repair? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. J. Russell Jaffe, a pioneer in integrative medicine, to explore a fundame...
Vaccine Freedom, Measles Fear, and What You’re Not Being Told
Vaccine policy, public health messaging, and medical freedom are rapidly shifting, leaving many parents and practitioners feeling uncertain about what to trust. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Peter McCullough to unpack recent chang...
Why Play Is The Missing Piece In Learning And Leadership
Play is often seen as something children do, but it may be one of the most powerful tools for learning, creativity, and leadership at any age. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor to explore how play, storytelling, ...
Why Fast Weight Loss Is Destroying Your Metabolism
Weight loss has become a race toward smaller numbers on the scale, but in the process, many people are unknowingly damaging their metabolism. In this solo episode, Dr. Jen breaks down why fast weight loss, extreme dieting, and even GLP-1 medica...
Obesity Is a Signaling Problem, Not a Willpower Problem
Weight loss isn’t just about discipline — it’s about biology, hormones, and healing the systems that regulate metabolism. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Adrian Gledhill, former Biggest Loser contestant and metabolic health coach, to un...
The Eczema Plan That Actually Works for Families
Eczema can feel relentless for families — the itching, sleepless nights, food fears, and endless prescriptions that never seem to solve the problem. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Andra McHugh, founder of Eczema Kids and mom of four, t...
Why Seed Oils Are Driving Obesity and Metabolic Dysfunction
Seed oils are not just a modern cooking swap — they represent a dramatic shift in how we fuel our bodies. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Steven Rofrano, founder of Ancient Crunch, to explore how vegetable oils moved from industrial pro...
Stop Skipping Meals If You Want Hormone Harmony
Hormone balance is not a supplement problem, but a foundation problem. In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with Dr. Serena Russum and Dr. Heidi Codino, The Hormone Heroines, about how food quality, fiber, protein, sleep, stress, detox path...
Why Weight Loss, Low Estrogen, and ‘Healthy Aging’ Are Failing Women
In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Sundeep Dugar—renowned medicinal chemist, co-inventor of the drug Zetia, and industry pioneer with over 40 years of experience—to explore the foundational role of mit...
Motherhood, Faith & Joy
In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen is joined by Abigail (Abby) Halberstadt—author, homeschooling mother of ten, and cultural commentator—for an honest and hope-filled conversation about motherhood, faith, and joy....
Airway Dentistry, Jaw Development & The Hidden Root of Chronic Symptoms
In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Paige Prather, a leading expert in airway and biological dentistry, to explore why dentistry must “zoom out” beyond teeth and aesthetics to consider the airway...
Align with Your Body Clock to Reduce Inflammation + Boost Health
What if your body has its own schedule for optimal health—and ignoring it fuels inflammation and fatigue? In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic practitioner and tumor re...
How Mold and Mycotoxins Impact Hormones
In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen dives deep into the often-overlooked connection between mold exposure, mycotoxins, and hormone dysfunction—especially for women in perimenopause and midlife.Dr. Jen explains why ...
Hidden Mold, Mycotoxins & Why Standard Remediation Fails
In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with John Bohde, founder of The Mold Pros, to uncover the hidden dangers of indoor mold exposure and why most standard remediation methods fail to protect your health.<...
Women's Health, Hormones & Adrenal Dysfunction
In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, I speak with Dr. Aimee Duffy, a board-certified physician specializing in functional and integrative healthcare for women. Dr. Duffy shares her journey from conventional OB-GYN practice to foun...
ACEs, Trauma & Forgiveness ⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised
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 s...
Holiday Hormone Chaos: How Midlife Women Can Protect Their Peace & Energy
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 ove...
Integrative & Functional Medicine: Evidence, Hype, and the Future of AI in Healthcare
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 ex...
Is Coffee on an Empty Stomach Bad for Your Hormones?
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...
The Missing Link in Oral Health: Myofunctional Therapy Explained
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 wi...
Natural Amino Acid Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & Mood Balance
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 expl...
This New Blood Test Predicts Longevity—Here’s How
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 Nutrit...