The Integrative Health Podcast with Dr. Jen

Peptides, Hormones, and the Foundations of Healthy Aging 

Peptides can be powerful tools—but they are not the foundation. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Rajka about longevity, hormones, GLP-1s, growth hormone secretagogues,

The Plague Is Back? Facts, Fear, and What You Need to Know 

Headlines about plague can trigger fear fast, especially when pneumonic plague and person-to-person transmission enter the conversation. In this solo episode, Dr. Jen tak

Medical Freedom, Physician Rights, and the Cost of Speaking Up 

What happens when a physician believes the best option for a patient falls outside conventional standards of care? In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with John Richardson ab

Beyond Sick Visits: A Root-Cause Approach to Pediatrics 

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

Why Perimenopause Can Trigger Histamine Problems 

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 serie

The Heavy Metals Hiding in Your Body 

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 Strau

Yeast, Parasites, and the Root Causes Most Doctors Miss 

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.

Why Mast Cells Keep You Stuck in Fight or Flight 

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 serie

Birth to Menopause: Why Your Microbiome Matters 

Your microbiome starts shaping health from the very beginning of life. In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with Tiny Health founder Cheryl Sew Hoy about how birth mode, breas

Why Iodine May Be the Missing Piece in Thyroid Health

Why are thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, and certain chronic illnesses becoming more common? In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with integrative medicine pioneer Dr. D

The Science of Cannabis, Pain, and the Endocannabinoid System 

Cannabis is often discussed as either a miracle remedy or a dangerous drug, but the reality is far more nuanced. In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with naturopathic doctor

Mast Cells Explained: Your Body’s Overactive Alarm System 

In this solo episode, Dr. Jen introduces mast cells and mast cell activation syndrome, also known as MCAS. She explains that mast cells are protective immune cells found

Vitamin K: The Missing Link for Strong Bones and Healthy Arteries 

Vitamin K is often treated as a single nutrient, but its different forms may support very different functions throughout the body. In this episode, Dr. Jen speaks with bi

The Truth About Coffee, Caffeine, and Heart Health 

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 i

Why Your Thyroid Labs Can Look Normal While You Feel Miserable 

Millions of people are told their thyroid labs are "normal" even though they continue to struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, depression, and hormone imbalances

What Happens When Doctors Can't Speak Freely? 

What happens when a physician's clinical judgment conflicts with institutional policy? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. John Humiston to discuss his journ

The Root Cause of Pain Most Treatments Miss 

What if chronic pain isn’t caused by aging—but by tissues that never fully healed? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with osteopathic physician Dr. David Nebbeling to ex

Why Progesterone Is The Most Overlooked Hormone In Women’s Health 

When most people think about hormone balance, they think about estrogen. But according to pharmacist and hormone expert Carol Petersen, progesterone may be the hormone wo

Tick Season Is Here: How To Protect Yourself And Your Family 

Tick-borne illnesses are becoming more common across the United States, and many families are unsure how concerned they should be. In this solo episode, Dr. Jen breaks do

How Integrative Medicine Helps Solve Chronic Illness

What if the biggest problem in healthcare isn’t a lack of treatments—but a lack of tools? In this episode, Dr. Jen sits down with Dr. Eric Born, President of the Internat