Think organ meats aren’t for you? Think again. Chef James Barry joins Dr. Jen to explain how to sneak nutrient-dense organ meats into your meals—even if you're squeamish.

In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, I’m joined by Chef James Barry—creator of Pluck, a delicious organ-based seasoning blend—for a conversation that might totally change the way you look at nutrition.

I know what you’re thinking: “Organ meats? No thanks!” But here’s the deal—organs like liver, heart, and kidney are incredibly nutrient-dense and were staples in ancestral diets for good reason. The problem? Most of us in the modern Western world have lost touch with them—and are missing out on nature’s original multivitamin.

James shares why organ meats were so important to human evolution, how we’ve gotten away from eating nose-to-tail, and (my favorite part!) super simple ways to get them into your meals without the taste or texture battles.
 ✨ Yes, even your picky kids can enjoy them—my own kids love Pluck on popcorn and salad, and they have no idea what’s in it!

James Barry is a professional chef with 20+ years of experience, including cooking for celebrities. He’s the founder of Pluck, an organ-based superfood seasoning that helps people enjoy the benefits of organ meats without the fuss. He’s also the host of the podcast Everyday Ancestral and a passionate advocate for nose-to-tail eating. Learn more and get recipes at https://eatpluck.com.

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Confused by health “experts” online? Learn how to tell if your wellness professional is truly qualified. Dr. Jen Pfleghaar explains credentials, red flags, and what you must verify.

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar goes solo in this important episode to clear up confusion about professional labels and credentials in the health and wellness world. In an age when everyone on social media calls themselves a “doctor” or “expert,” she shares exactly how to tell who’s qualified—and who isn’t.

Dr. Jen explains the rigorous training that licensed MDs, DOs, chiropractors, and physician assistants undergo, contrasting them with unregulated programs and diploma mills that produce unqualified “experts.” You’ll learn why transparency about training, clear scope of practice, and proper licensure matter for your safety—and how to spot red flags fast.

We also explore why so many people are harmed by health coaches or influencers stepping beyond their legal scope and how to do your own due diligence before trusting someone with your health.

If you’ve ever wondered what all those letters after someone’s name mean—or if you’ve felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice online—this episode empowers you to ask the right questions and protect yourself.

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIM, hosts this solo episode to demystify the credentials behind health professionals and wellness influencers. From MDs and DOs to health coaches and PhDs, she shares how to distinguish rigorous training from unqualified self-promotion—so you can make informed decisions about your care.

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Discover how adrenal dysfunction plays a key role in Long COVID symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and POTS. Dr. Tracy Tranchitella explains how to test, treat, and truly recover.

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar sits down with Dr. Tracy Tranchitella, a seasoned naturopathic doctor with over two decades of experience, to explore the hidden link between adrenal dysfunction and Long COVID. This episode uncovers how COVID-19 affects the adrenal glands in three major ways—including immune confusion, direct viral damage, and cortisol disruption—and why many Long COVID patients deal with symptoms that mimic adrenal insufficiency.

Dr. Tranchitella breaks down how symptoms like unrelenting fatigue, insomnia, POTS, and brain fog may be tied to your body’s impaired stress response, not just post-viral effects. Learn how underlying stressors like mold, Lyme, or Epstein-Barr virus can amplify symptoms, and why standard labs may miss what’s going on.

We also dive into Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), mitochondrial dysfunction, and how to evaluate adrenal health through tools like salivary cortisol testing properly. If you're exhausted, dizzy, or feel "off" long after COVID, this episode gives you hope, answers, and practical tools to start healing.

Dr. Tracy Tranchitella is a licensed naturopathic doctor with 24 years of experience in functional and integrative medicine. She co-founded Sunrise Functional Medicine in Bend, Oregon, where she helps patients heal from chronic illness using a root-cause approach. Dr. Tranchitella also teaches online courses through Integrative Medicine Academy, educating practitioners on adrenal health, hormone balance, toxicity, Candida, and more. 

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Martin Pytela joins Dr. Jen to reveal how mercury toxicity, metabolic typing, and deep detoxification can unlock true healing. Discover the four major healing blockers and how to reclaim your health naturally.

In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with Martin Pytela, health coach and founder of Life Enthusiast, to uncover the deep-rooted health challenges that conventional medicine often overlooks. After receiving 12 mercury amalgam fillings in his twenties, Martin’s health spiraled, leading to chronic pain, fatigue, infections, and years of searching for answers outside the standard system.

Martin shares how toxicity, trauma, malnutrition, and stagnation disrupt the body's healing potential—and why true health comes from rebuilding homeostasis, not just suppressing symptoms. From the history of pharma-driven medicine to the power of metabolic typing and zeolite detox, this episode is packed with insight for anyone on a healing path.

You’ll also learn how to identify your metabolic type, why certain diets work for some and not others, and how heavy metal toxicity, EMFs, and nutrient imbalances might be silently holding your body in survival mode.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misdiagnosed, or just “off” despite being told you're fine, this one’s for you.

Martin Pytela is a health coach and founder of Life Enthusiast, a company dedicated to restoring wellness through detox, nutrition, and personalized protocols. After a personal journey of overcoming severe mercury toxicity and chronic illness, he now educates others on how to identify and resolve hidden health stressors using ancestral nutrition, targeted supplementation, and deep detox. He is also the host of the Overcoming Chronic Illness Podcast.

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Explore the link between fatigue, mitochondrial health, and chronic illness with Dr. Bryan Rade. Learn how mold, stress, infections, and nutrient depletion impair cellular energy—and how to recover.

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar speaks with Dr. Bryan Rade, a leading naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic illness, about one of the most overlooked causes of fatigue: mitochondrial dysfunction. In this episode of The Integrative Health Podcast, they unpack why your energy issues might not be about thyroid or hormones, but about your cellular powerhouses failing to produce energy efficiently.

Dr. Rade breaks down what mitochondria are, how they fuel your brain, muscles, and liver, and the common stressors that damage their function, including mold, chronic infections, nutrient depletion, and insulin resistance. He shares powerful insights into the Cell Danger Response and why persistent fatigue often signals deeper, unaddressed issues.

You'll learn how to optimize mitochondrial function with targeted nutrients, hormone balance, and environmental detox—and hear patient stories of energy breakthroughs using a comprehensive mitochondrial support formula.

If you feel “mostly fine” but not quite thriving, this episode is for you.

Dr. Bryan Rade, ND, is a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in complex chronic illness. He has developed a comprehensive approach to treating fatigue by restoring mitochondrial function through environmental detox, targeted nutrient therapy, and hormone balancing. Dr. Rade is also the host of the Overcoming Chronic Illness podcast and creator of an in-depth online course to guide patients through the maze of chronic conditions.

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Explore Dr. Eric Balcavage’s revolutionary insights into thyroid health, cellular stress, and the misunderstood root causes behind hypothyroid symptoms.

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar speaks with Dr. Eric Balcavage, a nationally recognized educator and founder of a functional medicine clinic, about "The Thyroid Debacle." They dive deep into why both conventional and functional medicine often misinterpret thyroid symptoms, delaying diagnosis and leading to mismanagement. Dr. Balcavage explains how chronic stress triggers an adaptive response at the cellular level that mimics hypothyroid symptoms, long before the gland itself is damaged. Learn about the cell danger response, why blasting the body with thyroid hormones can backfire, and how to truly address the root causes of hormonal and metabolic dysfunction.

Dr. Eric Balcavage owns and founded Rejuvagen, a functional medicine clinic in Chadds Ford, PA. He is a licensed chiropractor, author of The Thyroid Debacle, and host of the Thyroid Answers Podcast. Dr. Balcavage is a nationally recognized speaker on thyroid dysfunction, cellular health, and metabolic disorders. His work centers on identifying stress-induced adaptations in the body that drive chronic illness, especially hypothyroidism and autoimmune conditions.

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Explore Liz Roman’s holistic approach to gut health and autoimmune issues. Learn practical strategies for detox, stress relief, and sustainable self-care.

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar speaks with Liz Roman, a certified functional nutritional and restorative wellness practitioner. Liz shares her journey from chronic illness to holistic healing, highlighting the critical role of gut health in managing autoimmune conditions and inflammation. Learn how environmental toxins, chronic stress, and a holistic approach to detoxification are key to addressing the root causes of disease and achieving lasting well-being. Liz also offers valuable insights for busy women seeking to balance self-care with the demands of family and career.

Liz Roman is a certified functional nutritional and restorative wellness practitioner specializing in gut health and holistic healing. She is the founder and co-owner of Fit Mom, a top-tier functional nutrition practice dedicated to uncovering and addressing the root causes of digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, autoimmune challenges, and metabolic health issues. Liz is also the co-host of the top 100 podcast on alternative health, "The Health Revival Show," where she shares powerful, down-to-earth health strategies that empower women to reclaim control over their well-being.

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Explore Dr. Paola D'Aleman's holistic approach to metabolic health, encompassing lifestyle medicine, obesity management, and hormonal balance for women in perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar speaks with Dr. Paola D'Aleman Poveda (Dr. Dee), a triple board-certified MD specializing in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and menopause. Dr. Dee shares her journey from traditional medicine to a holistic approach, emphasizing metabolic health as the foundation for overall well-being. Learn about her unique, data-driven practice at SOMAENTIS, where personalized plans are crafted to optimize metabolism, manage chronic diseases like obesity, and navigate hormonal changes through perimenopause and menopause. Discover how education and a supportive team can empower lasting health transformations.

Dr. Paola D'Aleman Poveda, MD (Dr. Dee), is a triple board-certified physician specializing in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine, and is a menopause-certified physician. She is the CEO of SOMAENTIS, a unique medical practice in Boca Raton, Florida, dedicated to uncovering metabolic health and facilitating lasting, personalized transformation through lifestyle medicine. Dr. Dee also hosts the "Double Down with Dr. Dee" podcast, bringing scientific, soulful, and spirited midlife conversations to the forefront.

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Discover Brad Pitzel’s journey through autoimmune disease, cancer & Lyme—and how his home-based Exercise with Oxygen Therapy helped him thrive and inspire hope.

Brad Pitzel joins Dr. Jen Pfleghaar to share his remarkable story of overcoming severe chronic illnesses, including autoimmune arthritis, malignant melanoma, Lyme disease, and Bartonella. After traditional treatments fell short, Brad discovered and ultimately developed his Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) system to regain his health. Learn how EWOT addresses inflammation, boosts cellular energy, and aids detoxification, offering a powerful path to recovery for those battling chronic conditions. Discover how Brad's personal healing journey led him to create 1000 Roads, making this transformative therapy accessible for home use.

Brad Pitzel, founder of 1000 Roads, shares his inspiring story of overcoming a lifetime of complex medical conditions, including autoimmune arthritis, malignant melanoma, Lyme disease, and Bartonella. After traditional treatments failed, Brad embarked on a healing journey that led him to discover and build his Exercise with Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) system. Witnessing profound improvements in his health, he founded 1000 Roads with the mission to make affordable and effective EWOT systems available to others seeking to reclaim their health.

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Discover how Brian Burzynski’s Synergy Release Method and Intelligent Threads are transforming chronic pain relief, posture correction, and athletic recovery through tension release technology and wearable healing.

Brian Burzynski, founder of Synergy Release Method (SRM) and Intelligent Threads, joins Dr. Jen Pfleghaar to share how his sports injuries sparked a revolutionary approach to healing chronic pain and optimizing body structure through wearable technologyDiscover how his work with SRM and tension release textiles empowers the body to correct imbalances, reduce pain, and even enhance performance. Whether you're an athlete, a healthcare provider, or someone struggling with lingering pain, this conversation uncovers the next frontier in musculoskeletal health.

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