NBS #97: Navigating Perimenopause: Integrative Medicine's Role in Chronic Illness Prevention

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Never Been Sicker, Dr. Jen, DO, ABOIM shares her personal journey from emergency medicine to a root-cause, integrative approach that addresses why so many people feel unwell—even when their labs are "normal." She and Michael Rubino explore how environmental toxins, mold, and stress disrupt the body long before conventional labs detect an issue.They also dive into perimenopause, discussing why it's so often overlooked in traditional care, how hormonal shifts can trigger inflammation and chronic symptoms, and what real support looks like during this phase of life. Dr. Jen explains how integrative medicine helps patients feel seen, heard, and truly better by addressing the whole person—not just the labs.Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:45 – Dr. Jen’s journey: From ER burnout to integrative medicine05:12 – What is integrative medicine, really?09:38 – How conventional medicine overlooks root causes12:27 – Lifestyle, environment, and inflammation17:15 – The power of patient stories and listening21:50 – Environmental triggers: Mold, toxins, stress25:30 – Why the system is broken and patients are gaslit30:44 – Functional testing vs. standard testing34:19 – Dr. Jen’s approach to chronic illness38:00 – The role of mindset and validation in healing43:45 – Examples of real patient transformations49:20 – Advice for patients who feel unheard53:02 – What the future of medicine should look like56:12 – Final thoughts: Your symptoms are not in your head📲 Follow Dr. Jen: https://www.youtube.com/@integrativedrmomhttps://www.instagram.com/integrativedrmom/https://www.healthybydrjen.com/🔵 My Favorite Cleaning Products: https://www.homecleanse.com/shop/🔵 Remediation FREE Consultation: https://www.homecleanse.com/contact/🔵 The Dust Test: https://www.thedusttest.comLearn More:https://www.themichaelrubino.com/ https://www.homecleanse.com/shopLet’s Connect...Website: https://www.themichaelrubino.com/contact/IG: https://www.instagram.com/themichaelrubino/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelrubinoFB: https://www.facebook.com/themichaelrubino/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themichaelrubino/