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.
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The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen
Is Your Health “Expert” Actually Qualified? Dr. Jen Breaks Down Credentials You Can Trust
Confused by health “experts” online? Learn how to tell if your wellness professional is truly qualified. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains credentials, red flags, and what you must verify.
Dr. Jen Pfleghaar goes solo in this important episode to clear up confusion about professional labels and credentials in the health and wellness world. In an age when everyone on social media calls themselves a “doctor” or “expert,” she shares exactly how to tell who’s qualified—and who isn’t.
Dr. Jen explains the rigorous training that licensed MDs, DOs, chiropractors, and physician assistants undergo, contrasting them with unregulated programs and diploma mills that produce unqualified “experts.” You’ll learn why transparency about training, clear scope of practice, and proper licensure matter for your safety—and how to spot red flags fast.
We also explore why so many people are harmed by health coaches or influencers stepping beyond their legal scope and how to do your own due diligence before trusting someone with your health.
If you’ve ever wondered what all those letters after someone’s name mean—or if you’ve felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online—this episode empowers you to ask the right questions and protect yourself.
Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIM, hosts this solo episode to demystify the credentials behind health professionals and wellness influencers. From MDs and DOs to health coaches and PhDs, she shares how to distinguish rigorous training from unqualified self-promotion—so you can make informed decisions about your care.
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