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 her office in Perrysburg, OH 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, wake surfing on the Maumee river and reading the Bible.
For more information on Dr. Jen please visit: www.healthologybydrjen.com
The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen
Episode #86 Overcoming Stage 3 Breast Cancer: Jackie Ruzek’s Holistic Healing Journey
Hey friends! On this episode of #TheIntegrativeHealthPodcast, I had the privilege of chatting with the incredible Jackie Ruzek. Jackie’s story is nothing short of inspiring—she’s a stage 3 breast cancer survivor who took charge of her health through self-advocacy and a holistic healing approach.
We discussed everything from her diagnosis process, which involved challenging medical professionals and trusting her intuition, to how she incorporated functional medicine, diet changes, and mindset work into her treatment plan. Jackie also shared the importance of gut health and hormone management in her recovery, along with the role of spirituality and a strong support system.
If you or someone you love is navigating a health challenge, this episode is a must-listen. Jackie’s journey offers hope, practical advice, and the reassurance that you can take control of your healing process.
Jackie Ruzek is a stage 3 invasive lobular breast cancer survivor and advocate for holistic healing and self-advocacy. Diagnosed in 2014 after initial negative tests, Jackie trusted her intuition, sought alternative diagnostic methods, and pursued a holistic approach to healing. She worked with a cancer coach and functional medicine practitioner to focus on diet, environment, gut health, and hormone balance. Jackie now shares her story to inspire others to take control of their health journeys with both courage and knowledge.
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