In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar to explore the science and lifestyle behind perimenopause. We unpack how hormone cycles affect mood, metabolism, and stress—and how women can use fasting, lifting, and recovery to feel stronger and more balanced. Dr. Jen shares her own healing journey from Hashimoto’s to integrative medicine, offering practical tools to help women thrive, not just survive, through this life stage. ------ Dr. Jen Pfleghaar is a double board-certified physician in Emergency and Integrative Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed residency at St. Vincent’s Mercy Hospital, and fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She believes true wellness thrives when body, mind, and spirit are aligned with God’s design. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, she became passionate about autoimmune healing, hormone balance, and root-cause medicine. Dr. Jen co-authored Eat. Sleep. Move. Breathe., serves on the boards of the Invisible Disabilities Association and American Board of Integrative Medicine. Through her practice, Healthy by Dr. Jen, she provides virtual care and shares education as @integrativedrmom. She lives on a mini farm in Tennessee with her husband and four children. She loves cheering at her kids’ games, lifting weights, reading Scripture, and tending to her chickens. Her newest book, The Perimenopause Reset, was written on a mission to change the health of 500,000 women navigating perimenopause—empowering them with faith-based, science-backed strategies to reclaim their energy, clarity, and joy. ------ Connect with Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIM Website: https://www.healthybydrjen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativedrmom Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenpfleghaar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmom ------ This podcast is brought to you by Access Medical Labs Claim 10% off your first invoice here: https://lp.accessmedlab.com/getstarted ------ Connect with Dr. Ivan Rusilko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivanrusilko/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrusilko/ ------ DISCLAIMER: The content herein is for educational and entertainment purposes only, containing opinions of the participants, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for specific questions or concerns and dial 911 in case of a medical emergency. Never delay seeking nor disregard medical advice because of information shared herein. Please be aware that different healthcare providers may have varying approaches to lab testing and interpretation. The selection of specific tests, methodologies, and treatment recommendations can differ based on the provider’s training, experience, and the individual needs of the patient. Providers should always use their best clinical judgment when making decisions for patient care. MUSIC CREDITS Intro & Outro Music Song: “Exciting” by HitsLab Licensed via: Envato Elements License Code: FRDG5LAYC2 Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/exciting-CN8759T License Certificate: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1alXX0Hc-ltCX8I3diCH9NfZmKSlgwQjJ/view?usp=sharing Envato Support: https://help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new Song: “5 Please Don't Go” Artist: Alex MakeMusic Verification Link: https://www.shazam.com/song/1714682478/5-please-dont-go Note: This track shows differing artist listings across platforms, and we are addressing this with licensing partners. ---- Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast/
