Perimenopause, Inflammation, and Faith with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar

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Perimenopause, Inflammation, and Faith with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar

S1 E57 • Jul 9, 2026 • 62 mins

Elizabeth Yarnell explores the intersection of perimenopause, inflammation, and spirituality in healing with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar. Dr. Jen shares her journey through allopathic and integrative medicine and her personal experiences with autoimmune diagnosis and healing. They discuss the power of belief and mindset in overcoming chronic illnesses and the challenges posed by conventional medicine. The episode delves into perimenopause symptoms, root cause medicine, and the risks associated with using birth control for perimenopausal symptoms. They highlight the importance of personalized data, patient advocacy, and the barriers of medical capitalism. Topics like metabolic reset, cycle syncing, and the impact of stable blood sugar on health are covered, including the role of faith and gratitude in reducing inflammation.

Key Points

Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, weight gain, and heart palpitations, often misdiagnosed or mistreated in conventional medicine.
Stabilizing blood sugar levels through diet and lifestyle changes is crucial for managing weight, mood, and overall metabolic health, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
Integrating spirituality, gratitude practices, and avoiding negative media consumption can significantly reduce inflammation and improve mental and physical well-being.

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Speakers

Elizabeth Yarnell | Natural Health & Autoimmune

Host • 5%

Elizabeth Yarnell | Natural Health & Autoimmune

Host • 19%

Dr. Jen Pfleghaar, DO, ABOIM

Guest • 76%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction, podcast purpose, and Elizabeth's personal update
2:26	Today's topic: perimenopause and spirituality in healing
3:08	Introducing Dr. Jen Flager: background and integrative medicine journey
6:50	Dr. Jen's autoimmune diagnosis and healing experience
10:25	The power of belief and mindset in chronic illness healing
12:06	Challenges of conventional medicine for chronic conditions
13:03	Dr. Jen's approach: perimenopause and root cause medicine
16:48	Understanding perimenopause: definitions and symptoms
23:10	Elizabeth's experience with abdominal massage and estrogen
24:25	IUD use and risks in perimenopausal women
29:57	Limitations of medical trials for women's health
31:04	Personalized data and patient empowerment in chronic disease
32:51	Misdiagnoses and mistreatment during perimenopause
37:33	Informed consent and patient advocacy
40:16	Medical capitalism and insurance system barriers
40:58	Introducing the metabolic reset concept
45:27	Cycle syncing and its effect on insulin sensitivity
48:02	Continuous glucose monitoring for metabolic health
49:19	Benefits of stable blood sugar for health and mood
51:01	Faith and spirituality in health and healing
52:45	Gratitude practices for reducing inflammation
54:47	Media's influence on mental and physical health
57:09	Setting boundaries with news and media
58:12	Final reflections: faith, health, and finding the right doctor
59:09	Where to find and connect with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar
1:00:10	Closing remarks and gratitude
1:00:28	Outro and listener engagement
1:01:25	Call to action and preview of upcoming episodes

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