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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

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23:43

Beyond Sick Visits: A Root-Cause Approach to Pediatrics

The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen ·

2026/10/06

Children today are facing more chronic health challenges than many pediatricians saw decades ago. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with pediatrician Dr. Robert Beckman to discuss what nearly 30 years of clinical practice have taught him about helping kids thrive. Dr. Beckman shares how his own son’s early developmental challenges pushed him to look beyond conventional pediatrics and begin studying nutrition, environmental exposures, immune health, and integrative medicine. They discuss the ...

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27:03

Why Perimenopause Can Trigger Histamine Problems

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2026/09/29

Why do some women suddenly react to wine, leftovers, fermented foods, heat, supplements, or even medications they used to tolerate? In Part 3 of this solo mast cell series, Dr. Jen explains how shifting hormones in perimenopause can lower the threshold for histamine reactions and mast cell activation. She breaks down how estrogen may increase mast cell reactivity, why declining progesterone can reduce some of the body’s calming support, and how poor sleep, stress, cortisol, mold exposure, gut...

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27:11

The Heavy Metals Hiding in Your Body

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2026/09/22

You do not have to work in a factory to accumulate heavy metals and environmental chemicals. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with integrative physician Dr. Megan Strauchman to discuss how mercury, arsenic, lead, nickel, glyphosate, and other environmental exposures may build up in the body over time and interfere with normal physiology. Dr. Strauchman explains where these exposures may come from, why heavy metals often accumulate in tissues rather than showing up clearly on a basic test, a...

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28:26

Yeast, Parasites, and the Root Causes Most Doctors Miss

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2026/09/15

True integrative medicine is not about adding a few supplements to a conventional treatment plan. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with integrative medicine pioneer Dr. John Trowbridge to discuss what more than four decades of clinical experience have taught him about chronic illness, functional diagnostics, and root-cause care. Dr. Trowbridge explains why physicians must keep asking “why” long after a diagnosis is made, how gut dysfunction, yeast overgrowth, parasites, toxins, mitoch...

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23:48

Why Mast Cells Keep You Stuck in Fight or Flight

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2026/09/08

If you have mast cell symptoms and constantly feel stuck in fight or flight, the connection may be more physical than you realize. In Part 2 of this three-part solo series, Dr. Jen explains how mast cells and the nervous system communicate with each other, creating a feedback loop that can drive histamine release, anxiety, poor sleep, palpitations, hypervigilance, inflammation, and increased sensitivity to everyday triggers. She breaks down how stress signaling through CRH and the autonomic n...

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28:41

Why Iodine May Be the Missing Piece in Thyroid Health

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2026/08/25

Why are thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, and certain chronic illnesses becoming more common? In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with integrative medicine pioneer Dr. David Brownstein about iodine deficiency, thyroid health, environmental toxins, natural hormone therapy, and the limitations of symptom-focused medicine. Dr. Brownstein shares how his father’s dramatic improvement with thyroid and testosterone treatment changed the course of his medical career, eventually leading him to invest...

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19:32

The Truth About Coffee, Caffeine, and Heart Health

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2026/07/28

Coffee has been linked to lower mortality, better liver health, reduced metabolic risk, and potential protection for the brain—but that does not mean every coffee drink is healthy. In this solo episode, Dr. Jen breaks down recent coffee and caffeine recommendations, explains the difference between filtered coffee, espresso, decaf, and sugary coffee drinks, and explores how caffeine may affect cortisol, sleep, hydration, inflammation, and hormone health. She also shares how she prepares her ow...

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31:24

Biomagnetism: The Missing Energy Tool for Healing

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2026/06/02

Biomagnetism may sound unusual at first, but Dr. Luis Garcia believes it is one of the missing tools for restoring balance in a stressed, toxic, and EMF-heavy world. In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with Dr. Garcia about how strategic pairs of magnets may help support homeostasis, pH balance, inflammation, detoxification, and cellular energy. They discuss how magnetic fields interact with the body, why modern environments may deplete our natural magnetic charge, and how biomagnetism differs fr...

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21:05

How Viruses Can Trigger Autoimmunity

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2026/05/26

Autoimmune disease often starts long before symptoms become obvious, and advanced testing may help uncover the hidden triggers driving inflammation, fatigue, brain fog, and chronic illness. In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with Rubina Vojdani of Immunosciences Lab about how viruses like EBV, HHV-6, SARS-CoV-2, and Lyme-related infections can contribute to immune dysregulation, molecular mimicry, neuroinflammation, and autoimmune patterns. They discuss why conventional screening may miss key cl...

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34:06

The Missing Link Between Genomics And Women’s Health

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2026/05/19

Precision medicine is changing the future of women’s health by helping clinicians move beyond labels and uncover the true root causes driving symptoms. In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen, co-founder of IntellxxDNA, to explore how actionable genomics can personalize care for fertility, menopause, ADHD, autism, cognitive health, and chronic illness. They discuss how genetics influence oxidative stress, inflammation, estrogen metabolism, sleep, neurotransmitters, an...

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32:26

The Right Way To Use Peptides For Fat Loss And Longevity

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2026/04/21

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 therapies for long-term health, not just short-term weight loss. They explore why rapid weight loss can lead to muscle loss and metabolic decline, the critical role of hydration, protein intake, and resistance training, and how to use growth hormone secre...

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44:51

Why Inflammation Is A Repair Problem, Not A Disease

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2026/04/14

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 fundamentally different lens on chronic illness. Drawing from decades of experience in molecular biology and clinical diagnostics, Dr. Jaffe explains why inflammation reflects a “repair deficit,” how chronic stress and elevated cortisol disrupt immune function...

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37:04

Why Play Is The Missing Piece In Learning And Leadership

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2026/03/31

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, and empathy shape the way we learn, connect, and lead. Drawing from her work in education, museums, and organizational leadership, Dr. Diane shares how integrating multicultural literature with STEM and hands-on experiences can unlock deeper engagement ...

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47:30

Obesity Is a Signaling Problem, Not a Willpower Problem

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2026/03/17

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 unpack the hidden costs of extreme dieting, reality TV weight loss, and gastric bypass surgery. Adrian shares her decades-long journey through metabolic damage, reactive hypoglycemia, adrenal dysfunction, nutrient depletion, and the emotional toll of publ...

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48:30

Why Seed Oils Are Driving Obesity and Metabolic...

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2026/03/03

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...

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46:10

Why Weight Loss, Low Estrogen, and ‘Healthy Aging’...

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2026/02/17

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...

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49:05

Airway Dentistry, Jaw Development & The Hidden Root...

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2026/02/03

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...

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43:38

Hidden Mold, Mycotoxins & Why Standard Remediation Fails

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2026/01/13

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...

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43:31

Women's Health, Hormones & Adrenal Dysfunction

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2026/01/06

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...

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46:56

ACEs, Trauma & Forgiveness ⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised

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2025/12/30

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...

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