How One Family Reversed the “Irreversible” | Jorge Urquiola on Autoimmune Disease, Functional Medicine & Hope This episode of LocalBizCast is one of the most emotional, inspiring, and thought-provoking conversations we’ve had to date. Dr. Pete sits down with Jorge Urquiola, author of Lessons Learned From My Commute, to discuss a story that began with fear, uncertainty, and a devastating diagnosis—and evolved into a journey of discipline, healing, faith, and transformation. Jorge grew up in West New York, NJ and spent over 30 years working for major Wall Street banks, living the fast-paced corporate life. But everything changed in 2015, when his daughter—an elite student and athlete just one year prior—was diagnosed with Autoimmune Hepatitis. The diagnosis was severe. Doctors warned the family that she was headed toward a liver transplant, and the long-term medication options came with serious potential side effects, including: LymphomaInfertilityHair lossLifelong immune suppressionJorge and his wife faced an impossible decision. They were not trying to reject conventional medicine—but they needed to understand why this was happening. They wanted to search for the root cause. That decision changed their lives forever. In this episode, Jorge opens up about: Their search for functional medicine practitionersThe role of gut health and inflammation in autoimmune diseaseEnvironmental triggers and toxic exposuresAntioxidant therapies, supplementation, and detoxificationBuilding an anti-inflammatory lifestyleMindset, discipline, habits, and surrounding yourself with the right peopleAnd then came the outcome no one expected. Just one year after beginning this integrative approach, Jorge’s daughter was completely off all medications. And six years later, she had fully reversed the cirrhosis in her liver. Let that sink in. This episode is not about rejecting medicine.It’s about asking deeper questions, taking ownership of health, and refusing to give up when the odds feel impossible. Jorge’s book, Lessons Learned From My Commute, goes far beyond illness. It’s about: Creating healthy habitsMental toughness and self-disciplineNutrition and fitnessDetoxification and mindsetBecoming intentional about the people and environments around youThis conversation will challenge the way you think about healing, resilience, and what’s possible when people are willing to fight for their family. 🎧 Listen now to hear Jorge Urquiola’s incredible story and the journey that inspired him to write Lessons Learned From My Commute, available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. 👉 And if you’re enjoying LocalBizCast, please like, follow, and subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms so we can continue bringing you powerful stories like this one. Some stories entertain you.Others stay with you forever. Local Biz Cast Weekly Spotlight on Business Leaders Dr. Pete Wohl of The Spine and Health Centers of New Jersey proudly presents the LocalBizCast, a weekly podcast featuring conversations with prominent business owners,entrepreneurs and influencers throughout the area. Tune in every week for new insights, stories, and success strategies from local entrepreneurs making an impact in the community.
