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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
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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, to explore a root-cause approach to childhood eczema that goes far beyond symptom management. They unpack why eczema is not just a skin issue but a gut, immune, and detoxification imbalance, how dysbiosis and environmental exposures set the stage for fla...
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 products to dietary staples and why that change may be contributing to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and insulin resistance. They discuss the historical roots of seed oil adoption, the metabolic consequences of unstable omega-6 fats, the imp...
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 pathways, and endocrine disruptors can quietly derail hormones from puberty through menopause, and why ‘quick fix’ hormone plans can backfire when the basics are missing. Dr. Jen speaks with the Hormone Heroines, Dr. Serena Russum and Dr. Heidi Codino, about h...
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 mitochondrial health in aging, hormones, and energy. Dr. Dugar shares why he transitioned from Big Pharma into the nutraceutical space, explaining that while pharmaceutical drugs often target isolated diseases, mitochondria are central to nearly every aspe...
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. Together, they explore how modern culture and social media have normalized chronic complaining and resentment around parenting, often framing motherhood as something to survive rather than something to embrace. Dr. Jen and Abby challenge this narrative, discu...
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, jaw development, and whole-body health. Dr. Prather explains how modern dentistry and orthodontics—especially extraction-based treatments—can unintentionally shrink the airway and contribute to lifelong breathing issues, sleep disorders, and chronic sympathe...
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 researcher, to explore the science and wisdom of circadian rhythm. Dr. Gupta shares practical strategies from her upcoming book The Inflammation Code on how aligning with the daily rhythm of the body can support digestion, hormones, immunity, and sleep, w...
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 clean eating, supplements, and even hormone replacement therapy may fail when environmental toxins like mold are driving estrogen dominance, chronic fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, and histamine intolerance. She breaks down how fat-soluble mycotoxins interfere...
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. John explains why “dead mold is still a health concern” and how common practices like bleach, biocides, quick air sampling, and cosmetic fixes often leave behind toxic mold fragments and mycotoxins that continue to impact the nervous system, immune health, and...
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 founding Carolina Integrative Medicine, where she empowers women to reclaim vitality by addressing root causes of health challenges. We discuss the complexities of hormone balancing, adrenal health, perimenopause and menopause, gut-brain connection, and why...
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 mental health, the process of forgiveness, and the failures o...
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, estrogen, progesterone, and melatonin are all impacted duri...
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 amplify unproven claims. Dr. Bobby shares his “Hype Equation” and ...
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, and what you can do to enjoy your coffee without the jitters...
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-body health. Chelsea shares her journey into this specialty afte...
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 lifelong depression, and explains why so many women—especially mo...
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 B1 (Thiamine). They unpack what this test actually measures, w...
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. PODCAST: Thank you for listening please subscribe and share! Shop supplements: https:...
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 emergency medicine burnout to co-founding a practice that prior...
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 research is revealing about its potential to support mitochondrial health,...
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