More and more people are starting to ask the right questions about their health.
Why am I still tired even though my labs are “normal”? Why do I keep gaining weight despite eating clean? Why am I being prescribed medications instead of real answers?
On “A Healthy Point of View” podcast, Sam Tejada, CEO and Founder of Liquivida® sat down with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar—a functional and integrative medicine expert—to unpack what’s really going on behind the scenes of our health crisis. From toxins to hormonal chaos to the truth behind trendy weight-loss medications, the conversation pulls back the curtain on what’s keeping people sick—and what can actually help them heal.
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Why Chasing Symptoms Isn’t the Same as Healing
It’s easy to feel like you’re doing everything right—yet still not feeling your best. Many patients are shuffled from one specialist to the next, handed prescriptions, and told their test results are “fine.” But Dr. Jen explains that conventional medicine often focuses on symptom relief, not root causes.
Functional medicine flips the script by asking: Why is this happening in the first place?
Environmental toxins, nutrient depletion, stress, and poor sleep can all disrupt how our bodies function at a foundational level. But unless you’re working with someone who looks at the whole picture, those pieces often get missed. Proper testing—especially for things like mold exposure and hormone imbalances—is often skipped entirely.
Mold: The Overlooked Threat That Could Be Making You Sick
If you’re constantly fatigued, dealing with hormonal issues, or struggling to feel “well” no matter what you try, mold might be the missing piece. Mold exposure and the mycotoxins it produces can silently wreak havoc on your liver, thyroid, and even brain.
The challenge? It’s rarely detected in standard testing—and even when it is, insurance doesn’t cover it.
Dr. Jen shares that the first step isn’t always lab work. Instead, she recommends beginning with home remediation, reducing toxin exposure, and implementing lifestyle changes. Botanical protocols can help, and in some cases, prescription antifungals are necessary—but they must be used with caution and medical guidance.
Healing takes strategy. It’s not just about removing the mold; it’s about rebuilding the body.
The Truth About Ozempic, Mounjaro & Other GLP-1 Drugs
You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve seen the transformations. But there’s more to GLP-1 medications than the hype.
Originally developed for diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for weight loss. Dr. Jen has been using peptides in her practice for nearly a decade—and she believes GLP-1s can be incredibly effective. But she’s also sounding the alarm.
“They’re not magic,” she says. “They can work, but only with the right support.” That includes strength training, adequate protein intake, and targeted supplementation to preserve muscle mass.
At Liquivida, no one gets put on a program like this without lab work and body composition analysis. “It’s a tool—not a crutch,” Sam emphasizes.
Too many people are being sold shortcuts. Real results require a real plan.
Wellness Isn’t One-Dimensional—And Neither Is the Problem
The brokenness of our healthcare system goes beyond what’s covered by insurance or prescribed in a 15-minute visit. There’s a deeper cultural issue: we’ve normalized being unwell.
But as Dr. Jen shares, there’s also a growing shift. What once seemed fringe—probiotics, raw milk, cold plunges—is moving mainstream. More people are asking better questions, shopping differently, and reclaiming control over their health.
The real change won’t come from pharmaceutical companies or policy-makers. It starts with individuals—especially mothers and families—choosing better and demanding more.
“We’re not just treating bodies,” Dr. Jen says. “We’re addressing trauma, lifestyle, stress, nervous system dysregulation. All of it matters.”
You’re Not Broken. You Just Need a Better Map.
Functional wellness doesn’t offer a quick fix. But it offers something better: clarity, strategy, and hope.
Whether you’re navigating hormone imbalance, mold exposure, weight struggles, or just feeling burnt out, know this—you don’t have to stay stuck. Healing is possible. But it takes work, and it takes support.
“Supplements, peptides, and labs are tools,” Dr. Jen reminds us. “But you still have to do the work.”