Thyroid Answers Podcast (Dr Eric Balcavage)

In this episode, I discuss probiotics with Natasha Trenev. We discuss the history of probiotics from early yogurt cultures to where probiotics are today. Some of the additional points discussed include:

• Early royal yogurt vs today's yogurt
• The importance of starter cultures (bacteria) in making beneficial probiotic cultures
• The benefits of fermented foods
• Why specific types of probiotic bacteria are important for health
• The problems with many of today's probiotic supplements
• How to identify a quality probiotic
• And more ...

UCLA graduate Natasha Trenev and Yordan Trenev founded Natren Inc. in 1982 with the goal of developing the first revolutionary method of producing an effective and scientifically validated single strain bacteria product. She is also the Founder and Chairwoman of The Global Institute of Probiotics, dedicated to the technological advancement of probiotic usage.

For more than 40 years, Ms. Trenev has been leading the scientific community in the acquisition of knowledge about probiotics. She authored the Probiotic Standards adopted by the National Nutritional Foods Association (now National Product Association), which were later read into the Congressional Record. A member of the American society of Microbiology, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Institute of Food Technologists, Anaerobe Society of the Americas and American Dairy Science Association, Ms. Trenev is recognized as an educator, research scientist, author and television and radio personality as well as an authority on probiotics.

In this episode, I discuss the power of peptides with Dr. Mark Holthouse.

We cover:

• The different approaches to addressing thyroid physiology
• Thyroid physiology, mitochondria, and cellular redox
• The drivers of excessive stress and chronic illness
• Why we need to be cautious with medication and supplement support
• Hypothyroidism; adaption or dysfunction
• What are peptides, and what do they do
• The benefit of supplemental peptides
• And more...

With over 34 years of practice experience, Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD is a globally recognized expert, mentor, and professional educator in both Men's and Women's Hormone Optimization. This includes Bioidentical Hormone Replacement with injectables, topicals, and Pelleting. Expert also with other hormones: thyroid, adrenal gland, insulin imbalances. Beyond hormone expertise, Dr. Holthouse is certified in Peptide therapy and has been on the teaching faculty at Loma Linda University School of Medicine for over 10 years, teaching preventive cardiology. Reversing/preventing heart disease, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, optimizing body composition, and expert in sustained weight loss. Additionally, Dr. Holthouse is highly experienced in managing environmental medicine with toxins, autoimmune, gut health, and general Functional Medicine.

https://www.renew-institute.com/

In this episode, I discuss how to eat to improve your health and fertility with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack.

Topics discussed include: 

• How big a role does nutrition play in fertility and infertility?
• Declining sperm counts
• Importance of a real food based diet
• The importance of protein on fertility
• How nutrition impacts ovarian function
• And more...

Lisa Hendrickson-Jack is a certified Fertility Awareness Educator and Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner who teaches women to chart their menstrual cycles for natural birth control, conception, and monitoring overall health. She is the author of three bestselling books The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and her most recent book Real Food For Fertility, which she co-authored with Lily Nichols RDN. Lisa works tirelessly to debunk the myth that regular ovulation is only important when you want children by recognizing the menstrual cycle as a vital sign. Drawing heavily from the current scientific literature, Lisa presents an evidence-based approach to help women connect to their fifth vital sign by uncovering the connection between the menstrual cycle, fertility, and overall health. With well over 4 million downloads, her podcast, Fertility Friday, is the #1 source for information about fertility awareness and menstrual cycle health.

Email: info@fertilityfriday.com

Fertility Friday: fertilityfriday.com

Real Food For Fertility: realfoodforfertility.com

The Fifth Vital Sign: thefifthvitalsignbook.com

Instagram: @FertilityFriday

Facebook: Facebook.com/FertilityFridays

LinkedIn: Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

In this first installment of Thyroid Answers Shorts I cover the Thyroid Panel. I cover:

• What I include in a Comprehensive thyroid panel
• Why various types of doctors have a different definition of a Comprehensive Thyroid panel
• Why the kind of doctor you see determines what is run and how you are treated
• Why a functional medicine provider should look at more than a thyroid panel when evaluating your thyroid physiology, and the efficacy of your current medication strategy.

If you have a topic you would like covered on Thyroid Answers Shorts, please send your topic to: office@rejuvagencenter.com

Episode 169 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Questions answered in this episode:

• What can be done to improve liver health?
• What is the relationship between chronic fatigue syndrome and thyroid physiology?
• How to identify and address inflammation?
• How to determine if a virus is causing a thyroid problem?
• And More...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women’s Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara’s continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM.

https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In this episode, I discuss Estrogen Dominance with certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach, Karen Martel.

In the podcast we discuss:

• Why manipulating blood hormone levels with medications often doesn't work to improve health and symptoms.
• Estrogen dominance; What is it?
• Common symptoms of estrogen dominance
• The dangers of DIM
• Estrogen dominance patterns
• Causes of low progesterone
• more ...

Karen Martel is a Certified Hormone Specialist & Transformational Nutrition Coach and women’s weight loss expert.

Karen is the host of the top-rated women’s health podcast The Other Side of Weight Loss where she helps women to unlock the mysteries of female fat loss and hormone imbalance.

After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to bring her knowledge to others with a bold new approach to women’s hormone health and weight management. Karen’s passion lies in helping women balance and optimize their hormones in peri and post menopause and breakthrough weight loss resistance.

Social Links

https://www.facebook.com/karenmartelhormones

https://www.instagram.com/karenmartelhormones/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfWWN_4IhMZJOXjvj8FDKIQ

Podcast: ‎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-side-of-weight-loss/id1438772276

Free Gift

Take the Hormone Quiz and find out which hormones could be stopping you from losing weight:  https://karenmartel.com/lp/take-the-hormone-quiz-3/

In this episode, I have a conversation with nurse practitioner Christa Elza on PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 

PCOS is an extremely common condition and unbeknownst to many, there are similarities between hypothyroidism and PCOS.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is PCOS?

• What are common medications prescribed and possible downside of them?

• What is the connection between hypothyroid and PCOS?

• What is the functional medicine approach to treating PCOS?

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  What tests should be run to know if PCOS is the cause of symptoms?

• What are the main drivers of PCOS?
• and more ...

Christa graduated with Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2000.  She was immediately drawn to Emergency Medicine and was a trauma nurse for 8 years.  She was able to experience working in this field in hospitals around the country including New York City and Norfolk, Virginia.
Christa earned her Masters Degree in Nursing from Texas State University in 2018 and is a board-certified nurse practitioner in Family Practice Medicine.  She was the sole practitioner in a clinic specializing in weight loss, hormone balance, and aesthetics.  During this time she realized the toolbox of what she could offer for health solutions was too limited for how she wanted to serve her patients. She wanted a better way to help women achieve lasting health results.  With that vision in mind, Christa began her journey with the School of Applied Functional Medicine, learning the root cause approach to personalized healthcare.

In August of 2020, Christa launched her virtual health practice, Elive Health, and is now able to provide help to women around the country via webcam.  As a functional-medicine expert, she specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of fatigue, hormone balance, thyroid issues, digestive issues, and more.  Christa uses breakthrough diagnostic testing that’s rarely done in conventional settings to uncover the hidden causes of why women feel the way they feel.  

In her free time, you can find Christa spending time with her husband of 17 years, Jon, their 3 boys, + her golden retriever, Tori.  She is now living in the San Antonio, TX area and loves being outdoors, skiing, traveling, hanging out poolside, + spending time with friends.

Contact:

Instagram: christaelza

www.elive-health.com

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers podcast, I talk with Dr. Lonnie Herman.

Dr. Herman is a Doctor of Chiropractic who has developed his own evaluation and treatment technique called the Rapid Health Restoration System.

Dr. Herman and I discuss:

• Causes of autoimmunity and chronic illness
• Infections as a cause of chronic illness
• Toxins as a cause of chronic illness
• The role of epigenetics
• and more...

Dr. Lonnie Herman

Rapid Health Restoration System

6958 Griffin Road
Davie, Fl 33314

https://drlonnieherman.com/

In episode 171 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss toxins, inflammation, and chronic health disorders with DR. Tom O'Bryan.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The role of inflammation
• The significance of wheat intolerance
• The perfect storm causing chronic inflammatory disease
• Leaky Gut and GI inflammation
• How inflammation from leaky gut drives system inflammation and health disorders
• And so much more...

DR. TOM O’BRYAN is an internationally recognized speaker focused on food sensitivities, environmental toxins and the development of autoimmune diseases. Dr. O’Bryan is considered a “Sherlock Holmes” for chronic disease and holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix.

https://theinflammationequation.com/

In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Eric Osansky. He is a Chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner who focuses on natural approaches to addressing hyperthyroidism.

In this episode, we cover:

• The drivers of hyperthyroidism
• The mechanisms of hyperthyroidism
• Common signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism
• The most significant concerns regarding hyperthyroidism
• Natural strategies for addressing hyperthyroidism
• And more...

Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and certified functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, and has been helping people with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease" and "Hashimoto's Triggers" and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed in 2008 with Graves’ disease and, after taking a natural treatment approach, has been in remission since 2009. After seeing how well natural treatment methods helped with his condition, he began using these natural thyroid treatment protocols to help others with different types of thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions, including hyperthyroidism, Graves’ Disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. 

https://savemythyroid.com/podcast-2/

In episode 2 of Thyroid Answers Shorts, I cover Thyroid Medication and Timing your Lab draws. There is a lot of confusion regarding whether you should or shouldn't take your thyroid medication before your thyroid labs are drawn. 

This podcast covers my general rules regarding thyroid medication and lab timing. So, whether you are taking T4, a glandular product, or T3 only, you will have a strategy to follow. 

In this episode I interview Dr. Robin Rose. she is a double board certified gastroenterologist. That's correct. You read that correctly. She is a medical doctor who identifies as a functional medicine practitioner and embraces the concept of Leaky Gut Syndrome.

We cover quite a bit in this episode including:

• What is Leaky Gut Syndrome
• How it develops
• Why leaky gut is rarely discussed or acknowledged in allopathic medicine
• What causes LGS
• Common signs & symptoms
• Strategies to address LGS
• and more...

Dr. Robin Rose is a double board certified specialist in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, specializing in functional medicine. She is the founder and CEO of Terrain Health where she practices 21st-century medicine, integrating systems biology with an innovative approach that requires a deep understanding of each person’s biochemical, genetic, and lifestyle factors. Her foundational test measures your Bio Age, revealing how old your body is behaving physiologically & the actual age of your cells, which is quite different from your chronological age. She utilizes a variety of healthcare technologies to optimize the health trajectory of individual patients. Her comprehensive approach prioritizes patient-centered care by creating healthcare interventions that are more precise, personalized, predictive. participatory and preventative. Her philosophy is deeply rooted in healing her patients from the inside out so they will ageLESS.

@dr.robinrose

terrainhealth.org

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have another discussion with Dr. Donna Mazzola regarding autoimmunity.

In this podcast we discuss:

• The disconnect between nutrition and health
• Medical greenwashing
• What autoimmunity is and some of the theories as to why it develops
• TH1 vs TH2
• Thyroiditis vs Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
• How to address autoimmunity
• Donna's new GI program
• and more ...

Donna Mazzola is a Pharmacist who has always had a passion for natural health and preventative care. After obtaining a Doctorate in Pharmacy, this passion became an obsession as her learnings conflicted with her core beliefs. Conventional medicine did not have all the answers and she recognized the importance of balance with nutrition and medicine through her own struggles with Hashimotos. To complement her pharmacy background, Dr. Mazzola is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in the field of Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition. She currently runs a blog “DrAutoimmunegirl” to share reputable scientific information related to autoimmune disorders. Dr. Mazzola’s mission is to help others identify the root cause of disease and create a balance between nutrition and medicine.

Social info:

Facebook: Drautoimmunegirl

Instagram : Drautoimmungirl

Website: drautoimmunegirl.com

In this episode of the podcast, I interview Dr. Carrie Jones, the medical director of Precision Analytical, the developer of the wildly popular hormone testing kit, the DUTCH Test.

Dr. Jones is a leading expert in the field of hormones. She has an amazing knack for breaking down complex science and chemistry so that it becomes extremely understandable.

We dig into the DUTCH test in this episode. Dr. Jones and I discuss each of the markers in the androgen and estrogen section of the test so that you understand what each test maker represents, its significance, and how it relates to your health, and symptoms.

Lots of great information in this episode of the podcast.

If you want to hear more great information from Dr. Jones, you can find her on Instagram @ dr.carriejones. You can also find great content on hormones by going to www.dutchtest.com

Enjoy the episode and make sure to leave any questions and share this episode and all episodes of the podcast with your friends and family.

In this episode, Danielle and I discuss disrupting the status quo in thyroid care and health care.

We discuss:

• the challenges in both allopathic and functional medicine
• the benefits of ALL forms of medicine
• the definition of health
• the 5 pillars of health
• how recovery is possible
• and more ...

Danielle Kepics is an allopathic medicine physician assistant, former mental health counselor, and personal trainer. She presently works in family medicine. Through her practice experience, she has learned the importance of functional and integrative medicine.

She believes strongly in the importance of strength and health in mind, body, and soul. She believes that nourishing each of these aspects allows us to truly live the life we imagine without limits. 

She lives in southern Utah with her boyfriend and three fur babies. You can find her on Instagram @danielle.kepics or at www.strongandunfiltered.com

In this episode of the podcast Dr Kelly Halderman the co-author of my soon to be released book the Thyroid Debacle sits in for Dr Erica. 

This discussion is on our book. I know so many of you are anxiously waiting for news on when it will be out.

In the podcast we discuss:

• Our ups and downs in getting the book finished and ready for print.
• Dr Kelly's journey from allopathic physician to functional medicine practitioner.
• We discuss what you will learn in the book.
• We discuss why medical doctors address thyroid physiology the way they do.
• Why medical doctors don't run the same panels or have the same concerns that we do in functional medicine
• We discuss a different approach to addressing hypothyroidism
• an more...

In this episode, I talk with Christie Uipi. Christie is the executive director of The Better Mind Center. She is a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The impact of excessive stress on our physiology
• How chronic trauma, thought, and mindset play a role in chronic health conditions
• Trauma vs emotional stress
• The symptom-fear cycle
• Adaptation vs Disorder
• How does fear impact pain levels?
• How can someone start handling their emotions in a healthier way?
• And more...

Christie Uipi (she/her) is a psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. She pursued extensive clinical training at the Pain Psychology Center in Los Angeles, where she worked alongside Alan Gordon to develop Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Christie’s approach to treating chronic pain is based in neuroscience and rooted in compassion, working to empower her patients with accurate pain education and effective mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral techniques. She lectures nationally on psychotherapeutic interventions to treat chronic pain and is committed to cross-disciplinary collaboration between mental health and physical medicine. Christie is also a recovered chronic pain patient herself. The healing process was so profoundly transformational for the quality of her life that she has dedicated her career to supporting others through their recoveries.

Trained in: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Website: https://bettermindcenter.com/

IG: @better.with.christie

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I bring back my friend and co-author of The Thyroid Debacle, Dr. Kelly Halderman to answer your questions.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Can T3 medication cause weight gain?
• Can a person treat their hypothyroidism on their own?
• Can you get off thyroid medication?
• Are there foods that cause hypothyroidism?
• Do they need to be removed forever?
• Are food sensitivity panels valid?
• And so much more ...

Check out this episode. If you have questions that you would like covered on a future episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com.

In this episode, I have a discussion with Dr. Elizabeth Rodgers. She is a functional medicine practitioner trying to figure out how to bring the allopathic and medical communities together to provide the best outcomes for our patients and communities.

In this episode we discuss:

• the challenges with a healthcare system run by a third party
• the business of sick-care and chronic illness
• the greenwashing of medicine
• the challenges within function medicine
• circling the wagons
• principles vs philosophy
• defining health
• and more ...

Dr. Rodgers is the owner of Healthy Transformations with Heart, a practice focused on custom holistic health services for people with chronic disease and those looking towards prevention and healthy aging. She has a Bachelor of Science in psychology, a Masters in public health, and a Doctorate in epidemiology. Website:

www.healthytrnasformationswithheart.com Instagram: healthytransformations_heart Facebook: healthytransformationswithheart

Episode 155 is another Q&A session. My co-host for this podcast is Tara Quintana. Tara is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Indiana. If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may answer your burning questions as well. 

If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com with the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Episode 172 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana.

Questions answered in this episode:

• Can food reactivity impact thyroid lab values?
• Can someone evaluate inflammation using their thyroid panel values?
• How can someone determine if they have a T4 to T3 conversion problem?
• What is the role of selenium, and should someone take it if they have a thyroid problem?
• How to address fatigue when all tests are normal?
• And More...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women’s Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara’s continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In this episode, I have a great conversation with Rebekah Stump discussing thermography.

We cover:

• What thermography is
• The benefit of thermography
• The pros and cons of thermography
• Why it may be a much safer form of breast and other tissue assessment vs radiation
• and much more

I think it is a bit crazy that we traumatize a woman's breast tissue on a regular basis to try and identify signs of breast cancer. Just the damage of squashing the tissue and radiating it puts a woman at greater risk of developing breast cancer. There must be a better way! And, that is what this conversation is all about.

Rebekah Stump is the owner of Thermography of Houston - a clinic providing thermography and ultrasound screenings, as well as functional health coaching in Houston, TX. She completed her training as a clinical thermographer in 2009 at the American College of Clinical Thermology and completed further certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner in 2020. Her first interest in natural medicine began when she worked for her mother, a naturopath, and nutritional consultant, and saw firsthand the body’s amazing ability to recover and thrive when supported naturally. Her clinic provides screenings at 10 different locations around the Houston area, as well as in West Texas and New Mexico.

Social and business info:

• On instagram - @thermographyofhouston
• On facebook - facebook.com/thermographyofhouston
• Website - www.thermographyofhouston.com
• Phone - 281-803-5880

It seems that every doctor and health care practitioner has a different opinion on which thyroid tests are important and which ones aren't.

In this episode of the podcast I try to provide some clarity to what tests are needed to evaluate thyroid physiology. In most cases it will come down to 4 key factors:

• What type of doctor is running your bloodwork
• What their philosphy is regarding thyroid physiology
• What they are trying to identify
• What the goal of testing is

I hope this episode clears up some of the confusion for you!

In this episode, I discuss autoimmunity with Naturopath Elizabeth Yarnell.

Topics discussed include:

• Common threads that cause autoimmune conditions
• Autoimmunity or Adaptive Response
• The role of inflammation
• What gets measured gets managed
• The potential role of parasites
• The role of diet in driving immune disorders
• More...

Due to her own health challenges (Multiple Sclerosis), Elizabeth was forced to find a way to improve her health and quality of life. This led her to get her degree in traditional naturopathy. Elizabeth is an author, inventor, speaker, and traditional naturopath. She is the director of Fight MS with Food. The Fight MS with Food project exists to explore the link between undiagnosed food and chemical sensitivities and multiple sclerosis.

Credentials
Elizabeth is a traditional naturopath (Trinity School of Natural Health) with a nationwide virtual clinic empowering people to reclaim their health through natural protocols. Additionally, she is a Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC, Trinity School of Natural Health), a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT, Oxford Biomedical Technologies MRT food sensitivity testing), and a Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP, Trinity School of Natural Health). Elizabeth is a member of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC). She earned her Bachelor of Arts at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, and a Masters in Liberal Studies (MLS) from the University of Denver.

https://elizabethyarnell.com/

Blog: Effortless Eating For Healthier Bodies

The latest edition of her cookbook: Glorious One-Pot Meals: A Revolutionary New Quick and Healthy Approach to Dutch Oven Cooking

Episode 161 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. Tara's followers had so many questions they wanted answers to we made this a series.

Questions covered in this episode:

• Is there a connection between oral health and thyroid disorders?
• If someone is on both T4 and T3 replacement and still feels hypothyroid, what is being missed?
• How does sex hormone replacement therapy impact thyroid function?
• Can changes in altitude or climate significantly impact thyroid function?
• Can someone react to the fillers and dyes in their thyroid medication?
• And more ...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women’s Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara’s continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with intuitive integrative family nurse practitioner Deborah Maragopoulos, about the hypothalamus and it's link to hypothyroidism and other chronic health conditions. 

Topics in this episode include:

• What is the hypothalamus and what does it do?
• What causes hypothalamic dysfunction?
• How do we determine when anti-inflammatory support is important vs problematic?
• Some of the key inflammatory tests.
• How someone might interpret a thyroid panel to identify central hypothyroidism impacting the hypothalamus.
• The causes of hypothalamic dysfunction.

Dr Eric and Dr Erica answer more of your questions regarding hypothyroidism. If you have questions about hypothyroidism or any aspect of your health, submit the questions to the podcast to office@rejuvagencenter.com.

In today's episode the doctors answer listener questions including:

• Why does blood glucose rise when I do Intermittent fasting?
• Why is fasting blood glucose high if insulin is low?
• Are T4 / T3 combo medications bad?
• Why does Ketogenic diet make me feel worse?
• It seems like I have to keep increasing T3 medication just like I had to do with T4 medication, WHY?
• More ...

• What she is doing now (spoiler alert, she is no longer with Precision Analytical)
• The biggest challenges with functional medicine
• What are the root causes of chronic health conditions
• The foundational things everyone can address to improve their health and wellbeing
• If Carrie Jones was in charge of healthcare what would be the top three things you would do? 

Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed a 2-year residency in women's health, hormones, and endocrinology. Later, she graduated from Grand Canyon University's Master of Public Health program.  Dr. Jones was one of the first to became board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology and currently serves on the board.  She was the Medical Director for the DUTCH Test for several years and is a Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center and Under Armour. Currently, she is the Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and host of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast.

IG: @dr.carriejones

Tictok: @dr.carriejones

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-root-cause-medicine-podcast/id1589219026

www.drcarriejones.com

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Kelly Halderman to discuss 6 lab patterns that can be used to detect cellular/tissue hypothyroidism, despite "normal" blood levels.

If you have been told your thyroid labs are normal, yet you have chronic hypothyroid symptoms? Have you been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, prescribed thyroid replacement, been told your thyroid values are normal, but you still have hypothyroid signs and symptoms?

This is the podcast for you to dig into. We break down 6 common lab patterns that might confirm that you have less than optimal thyroid hormone impacting your tissues.

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I speak with Ashok Gupta on the impact of the mind, the brain, and the limbic system in causing chronic illness and preventing healing.

Topics discussed:

• Root causes of chronic illness.
• The brain as the root cause of chronic illness.
• The role of the cell danger response in chronic illness
• How the limbic system keeps us from getting well.
• Strategies to calm the brain and regain our health.
• More ...

ASHOK GUPTA is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker, and Health Practitioner who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness and achieving their potential. Ashok suffered from ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, around 25 years ago when he was studying at Cambridge University. Through neurological research that he conducted, he managed to get himself 100% better. He then set up a clinic to treat others, and then published the well-known neuroplasticity “limbic retraining” recovery program and app known as the Gupta Program in 2007. He has published several medical papers, including randomized controlled trials on Long Covid, ME/CFS, and fibromyalgia, showing that the treatment is effective, and he is continually researching these conditions. You can find out more information at www.guptaprogram.com

In this episode talk with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum about thyroid physiology, adrenal physiology, and fatigue. Some of the topics covered in this podcast include:

• The challenges with the medical model that relies on TSH and the determinant of thyroid physiology
• Different views on what causes hypothyroidism
• Adaptive vs maladaptive physiology
• The connection between hypothyroidism, chronic fatigue, and fibromyalgia
• Dr. Teitelbaum's S.H.I.N.E. protocol
• and more ...

Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, (a.k.a. "Dr. T") is a board certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. He has authored numerous books including the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic! (now in its 4th edition). He is the lead author of numerous studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, and one study on effective treatment of autism using NAET. He also developed the popular free smartphone app "Cures A-Z." Dr. T lives in Kona, Hawaii. info: www.Vitality101.com Supplements: www.EndFatigue.com

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Nathan's personal health journey and how he got into baking sourdough bread.
• The problem with traditional bread, wheat, and gluten.
• Gluten-free bread alternatives and what makes them different.
• The double heavy fermentation process, that differentiates sourdough breads and may allow those with gluten intolerance to eat it safely.
• Why the type of grain used to make bread is so important.
• Why double fermentation reduces blood glucose and insulin spikes often associated with bread and the higher carbohydrate level.
• How to make your own double fermented sourdough bread.
• More ...

You can learn more about Nathan's bread, baking supplies, and his process for making double fermented sourdough bread, including how to make your own bread with his Sourdough Baking class.

www.timetravelersbakery.com

This episode of the podcast may be one of my all-time favorites. Dr. Vojdani is one of the leaders in the science and study of the immune system and autoimmunity. If you have hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, another autoimmune condition, or food intolerances you are going to want to listen to this podcast. (Maybe multiple times.)

In this episode we discuss:

• The basics of the immune system
• Th1 vs TH2
• The role of the immune system in thyroiditis and why thyroid antibodies may not be the bad boys we thought they were.
• What causes immune activation and autoimmunity
• Loss of tolerance
• Food intolerance testing
• And so much more...

This episode is packed with awesome information from one of the leaders in the industry.

Aristo Vojdani obtained his MSc and PhD in microbiology and clinical immunology from Bar-Ilan University, Israel, with postdoctoral studies in comparative immunology at UCLA and tumor immunology at Charles Drew/UCLA School of Medicine and Science. He is a Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University in California, and an Adjunct Professor at the Lincoln College of Professional, Graduate and Continuing Education at the National University of Health Sciences.

Dr. Vojdani’s ongoing research focuses on the role of environmental triggers in complex diseases, and he has developed more than 300 antibody assays for the detection of autoimmune disorders and other diseases. He has 17 US patents, over 200 articles, and two books, “Neuroimmunity and the Brain-

Gut Connection” and “Food-Associated Autoimmunities: When Food Breaks Your Immune System,” to his name. He is the CEO of Immunosciences Lab in Los Angeles, California; the Chief Scientific Advisor for Cyrex Labs in Phoenix, Arizona; and, sits on the editorial board of five scientific journals. His many awards include the Herbert J. Rinkel Award (American Academy of Environmental Medicine), the Linus Pauling, PhD Award (American College for Advancement in Medicine), and the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute Lifetime Achievement Award.

Presently, Dr Vojdani is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University in California, and an Adjunct Professor at the Lincoln College of Professional, graduate and continuing education at the National University of Health Sciences. He lectures at scientific and medical conferences around the world, spreading his knowledge and thereby improving the lives of patients once thought lost.

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss breast implant illness with Dr. Robert Whitfield.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Infections, biofilms and breast implants
• What is breast implant illness
• The potential links between breast implant illness and thyroid physiology
• Why do breast implants potentially trigger illness
• How would someone know their breast implants might be the cause of their chronic health issues and immune disorders?
• And so much more...

In this episode, I have a discussion with high-performance health specialist Roland Pankewich.

We discuss:

• How do we define health or healthy
• Adaptability vs Dysfunction
• How to evaluate someone's position on the health spectrum
• What is HRV, and how can we use it to evaluate the state of health
• Why supplementation and medications may not work as intended
• Homeostasis vs Allostasis
• The big three things anyone can do to improve their health

Roland Pankewich comes from a professionally diverse background both in formal education and experience. His years of experience in the field of exercise mechanics mixed with formal study of; nutrition, biochemistry, functional medicine, and biophysics allows him to see things from unique perspectives that are always based in the philosophy of holistic physiology. In that, he sees the body as an integrated and interconnected system and uses this approach in how he works with his clients. In the last few years he has carved out a niche where he focuses on the practice of Athletic Health Development which specializes in working with professional hockey players and other high performance individuals. He believes that maximal health is required for maximal performance and uses a personalized approach to lay the foundation and road map for; what the client needs, what his client want to accomplish taking all while taking into consideration of they are ready for.

In this episode, I discuss hypothyroidism, the cell danger response, and micronutrient deficiencies with the organic dietitian, Sara Korzeniewski.

Some of the topics covered in the podcast include:

• What impact do our cells have on thyroid function and our overall health?
• What things might negatively impact our cell's ability to function optimally?
• How do minerals play a role in our cells and the thyroid?
• What things can impact our minerals?
• Lab tests that identify micronutrient deficiencies.
• More ...

Sara is a Registered Dietitian and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. She is known as the "Organic Dietitian".

If you would like to learn more about Sara head over to her website or follow her on Instagram.

www.theorganicdietitian.com

#theorganicdietitian

In this episode, I talk with functional nutrition counselor Anke Johnson. We discuss what it takes to restore your health.

Topics covered include:

• Menopause is it the cause of many women's chronic symptoms or just an excuse?
• Do bioidentical hormones restore health or are they just a trendy way to manage symptoms?
• Frameworks; a clinician tool for identifying root cause issues.
• Why many people gain excess body fat. 
• Why the cellular terrain is so important to restoring health
• Three strategies anyone can do to start restoring their health
• And more...

Anke helps people look for the root cause of their wellness issues that leave them frustrated, angry, fearful, and limited. With digestive, hormone, thyroid, energy, and pain issues being at the forefront, these are but a few things that people share that they are frustrated with. This often presents as lower energy, migraines, stress, menopause belly/issues, weight gain, constipation, diarrhea, pain patterns, and sleep issues (this is a short list!). Using no band-aids or quick fixes, just long-term root cause resolution that helps the client get to the source and to a state of wellness that leaves them with more choices, joy, and tools to stay well and enjoy the freedom from feeling unwell.

https://www.forwardandupwellness.com/

Episode 157 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner, Tara Quintana. Tara's followers had so many questions they wanted answers to we made this a series.

Questions covered in this episode:

• Is there a link between chronic stress and thyroid disorders, and what can we do to address chronic stress?
• Can gut health influence immune and thyroid disorders?
• How can people improve gut health to improve immune and thyroid function?
• How does mold influence thyroid physiology?
• How can someone differentiate between the symptoms of hypothyroidism and the symptoms of menopause?
• And more ...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them.  If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women’s Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara’s continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM.

https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In this episode, I discuss the impact of excessive emotional stress on our physiology. Christopher is a retired Navy SEAL who became aware of the devasting impact of excessive stress through his own personal life experiences.

Topics covered in this podcast include:

• How emotional stress can cause physiologic dysfunction
• The link between emotional stress and myofascial tension
• The use of eccentric contraction to relax muscle tension
• Stress, strain, trauma, and strauma
• Distress vs Eustress
• Stress ignorance and the inappropriate stress state
• And more...

Christopher Maher is a former Navy SEAL who endured intense physical, mental, and emotional stress as a child. By combining a “seal mindset” with modern stress management strategies, Christopher taught himself to free his body and mind from pain by developing mental and physical tools for eliminating unresolved stress. Christopher studied Traditional Chinese Medical Practices at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and at Yo San University before continuing his studies at The Universal Healing Tao System. He is a student of Grand Master Mantak Chia at the Universal Tao Master School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and is currently pursuing his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

https://truebodyintelligence.com/

In episode 167, I discuss candida infections with Dr. Michael Biamonte.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What is candida?
• What allows candida to be overgrown?
• The challenges caused by candida overgrowth
• Foods that aggravate candida-related symptoms
• The connection between thyroid conditions and candida
• And more...

Michael Biamonte is the founder of the Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition. He is a co-creator of BioCybernetics, which is an unprecedented computer software program that is able to study blood work, mineral tests and many other lab tests to determine exactly where your body is imbalanced initially designed for aerospace purposes. As a practitioner for over 30 years, he is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients and helping them get back to living. He holds a Doctorate of Nutripathy and is a certified clinical nutritionist in New York State. He is a professional member of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, The American College of Nutrition and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board. He is listed in “The Directory of Distinguished Americans'' for his research in Nutrition and Physiology.

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www.health-truth.com

• Primary issues impacting women's health and hormone regulation.
• Biggest challenges in allopathic medicine when it comes to diagnosis and treatment of hormone-related health issues.
• Key things every woman needs to understand regarding their hormones and hormone imbalances.
• The biggest causes of hormone imbalances.
• The five biggest misconceptions regarding hormone evaluation, regulation, and management.
• Key strategies people can use to find hormone harmony.

Lacey Dunn, MS, RD, LD, CPT is a functional medicine dietitian specializing in physique enhancement, weight management, thyroid disorders, PCOS, adrenal dysfunction, and metabolic resistance through her online coaching platform called UpliftFit Nutrition. She's also the host of UpliftFit Nutrition radio. Lacey's goal as a dietitian is to provide the tools that people need in order to achieve a healthy, and balanced diet while simultaneously helping them to grow and thrive in all aspects of their lives. Her best-selling book "The Women's Guide to Hormonal Harmony" which is available on Amazon gives women the knowledge, tools, and confidence to rebalance their hormones, master their metabolism, and become the boss of their own body no matter if you've got a thyroid disorder, hormonal imbalance, or gut problems.

www.upliftfitnutrition.com

laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com

IG: @faithandfit

In this episode I speak with Dr. Brady Wirick on obesity and blood glucose regulation. Topics covered in this episode include:

• What is driving obesity
• Why what you eat is important to your weight and health
• Primary pillars of optimal weight
• How glucose is used in the body
• What causes glucose and insulin resistance
• And so much more...

Dr. Brady Wirick, DC, has been in private practice in Idaho Falls since 2006. His emphasis has been on Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine. He and his wife, Kim, own and operate Intermountain Center for Wellbeing. Their clinic specializes in regenerative joint injections, autoimmune disorders, and functional weight loss. Dr. Wirick is an avid fly fisherman and a sponsored mountain biker. He and Kim live in Idaho Falls, where they love spending time with their 8 kids and 2 dogs. They most recently became grandparents in April of 2023.

www.intermountaincenterforwellbeing.com

If you would like more information text the word GLUCOSE to 208-218-8622

In this episode, I discuss blood pressure with Dr. Ellie Campbell. Hypertension and hypotension are both major issues for those with a thyroid disorder.

We cover:

• How big of a problem hypertension has become.
• What do the blood pressure numbers indicate?
• How should blood pressure be checked?
• The best way to measure your blood pressure at home.
• The biggest causes of hypertension.
• The link between thyroid physiology and blood pressure.
• The Blue Print for improving blood pressure and health.
• More...

In this episode, I have an in-depth discussion with the Raw Girl, Esosa Edosomwan MS, CNS, LDN. We discuss our habits and behaviors and their role in our health and quality of life.

In this episode we discuss:

• The diet wars
• Habit vs behavior
• The minimum viable habit
• Motivation vs discipline
• How to change habits and behaviors
• More ...

Esosa E., MS, CNS, LDN is also known as “Raw Girl” of therawgirl.com is a dynamic Certified Nutrition Specialist, Behavioral Coach, host of the Staying Ageless Podcast, founder of Staying Ageless University, and published author with ten years of experience inspiring others to live their best healthiest lives. After completing her Masters in Nutrition and Integrative Health, Esosa worked as a Clinical Nutritionist at a wellness center where she provided nutritional coaching, meal planning, and offered dietary interventions to thousands of clients of all ethnicities and ages, with a variety of dietary preferences and suffering from a wide range of chronic conditions. Since then, Esosa has created her signature online programs: Staying Ageless 30+ which has a comprehensive curriculum designed to help women 30+ achieve optimal health and stay youthful using diet and lifestyle changes, and Raw Girl's Hormone Balancing Academy which is a healing program designed to holistically address fibroids, endometriosis, cysts, PCOS, and other hormonal imbalances.

Clients who have worked with Esosa in group and private coaching have: lost hundreds of pounds, healed cystic and hormonal acne, achieved hormonal balance pre and post-menopause, had cancer downgraded, reversed nutritional deficiencies, prediabetes, diabetes, hypertension, reversed hair loss, and more. Esosa specializes in plant-based nutrition and transitioning, women’s hormonal balance, weight loss, healing acne, and skin conditions, nutrition and lifestyle interventions to enhance beauty and increase longevity, candida and parasite cleansing, and detoxification. Outside of her passion for health, Esosa is an award-winning, globe-trotting producer and actress who has been featured in Glamour, Vogue, The New York Times,  Elle, Ebony, Black Enterprise, and more.

ESOSA E., MS, CNS, LDN (AKA RAW GIRL)

CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST & BEHAVIORAL COACH

Nutritionist Website: www.therawgirl.com

My Health Blog: www.rawgirltoxicworld.com

Podcast: https://www.stayingagelessshow.com/

Email: rawgirltoxicworld@gmail.com

For ongoing health and beauty tips find me on social media:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/therawgirl 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRawGirl

Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheRawGirl

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Kelly Halderman and Madeleine Lowry to discuss emotional stress, the cell danger response, and the Map Method.

Madeleine is a certified Map Method Practitioner. The MAP Method is an advanced neural retraining method that works directly with the subconscious mind.

The MAP Method is a technique used by trained practitioners to essentially change how your brain responds to experiences and your environment.

There are many things that cause our bodies to be in a danger response. Some of them we are aware of and some of them we are not. A MAP practitioner may be able to help you address these mental blocks that are causing a chronic danger response, driving hypothyroidism, and preventing you from getting well.

In this episode we discuss:

• What the MAP Method is and how it differs from other techniques
• How the MAP Method works
• Who might benefit from this technique
• and more...

Madeleine Lowry NTP, CMMP - Nutritional Therapy & MAP Method Practitioner is a certified Nutritional Therapy and MAP Method Practitioner specializing in allergies and sensitivities, digestive issues, and autoimmunity for clients of all ages. Over time, her experience with working with the brain and witnessing the improvements in chronic health issues led her to incorporate self-directed neural retraining methods in her practice. When these methods were not enough, she trained in the MAP Method, a more powerful method of retraining the brain, which enables faster results for many health issues including chronic fatigue, chronic pain, insomnia, skin issues, infertility, and eating disorders.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Anshul Gupta. He is a medical doctor and the author of the book Reversing Hashimoto's: A Three-Step Process for Losing Weight, Ending Fatigue, and Reducing Brain Fog.

We cover the following topics:

• How do we differentiate thyroiditis from Hashimoto's thyroiditis
• The iodine controversy
• Should we be actively trying to suppress antibodies
• Lab tests needed to evaluate thyroid physiology
• How to interpret and address low fT3
• Broken vs Adaptive Thyroid Physiology
• And more...

Dr. Anshul Gupta is a speaker, author, researcher, and world expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto’s condition.

He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide Therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine.

He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine.

His dedication towards his patients was recognized when he was awarded Readers’ Choice, Best Doctor in Northern Neck Area.

He is now on a mission to help one million people reverse their health conditions. To achieve this mission, he has started a virtual functional medicine practice, a blog, and video series so he can reach people from all over the world.

Through his innovative approach to Hashimoto’s disease, he has helped several patients to reverse their unresolved symptoms and live their life to the fullest.

He loves to spend time with his wife and two kids. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, hiking in the woods, or meditating in a quiet spot.

In this episode, I talk with famed nutritionist Oz Garcia to discuss Covid, the immune system, and hypothyroidism. Oz recently released his most recent book, After Covid: Optimized Your Health in a Changing World. 

Topics in this episode include:

• Covid infections
• Long covid 
• Why Long-Covid seems to be a significant issue, and why
• Why some people have severe reactions to covid and some almost none
• Signs and symptoms of long covid
• The connection with covid and hypothyroidism
• Strategies for recovering your health
• and more...

Oz Garcia is recognized as a leading authority on age reversal and healthy aging. As “nutritionist to the stars” Oz is the go-to nutritionist for A-List celebrities and Fortune 100 CEOs.  His unique and customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than 30-years of experience has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging.

Oz is the bestselling author of four books: The Food Cure for Kids, The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, and Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance (HarperCollins). He has been voted best nutritionist by New York Magazine and is frequently called upon by some of the most respected names in medicine and news media for his up-to-the-minute views on nutrition and its role in aging and longevity. Oz has been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue, Elle, Travel and Leisure, W Magazine, and The New York Times.  He has also made numerous network and cable television appearances including NBC’s The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America on ABC, 20/20, 48 Hours, The View, The Doctors, Access Hollywood and Fox News.

Oz has served as the head of health and nutritional services for Equinox Fitness Clubs worldwide, consultant to the East Coast Alliance of Trainers (where he has trained and worked with more than 10,000 trainers over the past 10 years), Nutrophy Inc., and the world renowned Life Extension Foundation.

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Kelly Halderman to interview Dr. Christian Gonzalez of Heal Thyself Podcast. Dr. G as he is commonly known is an expert in environmental toxicity.

In this episode we discuss:

• An explanation of health
• Where toxins come from
• How environmental toxins impact your thyroid physiology and health
• How toxins trigger the Cell Danger Response
• How to reduce your toxic burden
• and so much more

Dr. Gonzalez completed a two-year residency position at the competitive Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here, he became proficient in Integrative Oncology through exposure to various disciplines and modalities. Dr. Gonzalez’s rare balance of focus and bedside manner during his residency caused him to grow very popular amongst his peers and patients. He left the center having treated over 700 patients and having a long-lasting effect on them physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

He completed his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. His doctorate work included a thesis reviewing the current and complementary treatments for bladder cancer. As part of his training, Christian completed clinical rotations in pediatrics, general medicine, oncology, physical medicine, botanical, and mind-body medicine, along with a preceptorship at the NYU Langone Integrative Urology Center.

Dr. Gonzalez applies the belief that the body has an innate ability to heal itself when given favorable conditions to thrive. He works in finding the root cause of imbalance and giving the body what it needs to heal while removing obstacles to restoring health. He carries this very mantra to all his patients/clients to find long-term healing.

Currently, Dr. Gonzalez is not seeing patients and is focusing his energy on mass education. Dr. Gonzalez is currently the host of a weekly podcast called "Heal Thy Self" which features some of the top voices in the health profession and surpassed 2 million downloads in its first year. He has been featured in many of the top health/wellness podcasts and national media where he teaches about breast cancer prevention, toxins in your home, and the power of the mind/body connection.

Dr. Gonzalez enjoys yoga, meditation, dancing, and songwriting

In this episode, I interview Dr. Joseph Antoun. He is a medical doctor and expert in the fields of fasting and longevity.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is health and how do we define it
• Biological vs Chronological age
• Lifespan, Healthspan, and disease span
• The most problematic foods
• The five pillars of longevity
• Fasting; the myths and the reality
• Much more ...

Dr. Joseph Antoun is CEO & Chairman of the Board of L-Nutra and a Member of the Forbes Business Development Council. He's the former CEO of Health Systems Reform, a boutique consultancy aimed at improving public health by reforming health systems, management, and delivery. Prior to that, he was Director of Health Policy at the University of Chicago, Editor in Chief of the Journal of Health Systems and Reform and head of Business Development for Eli Lilly & Co. He completed his studies in Public Policy at Harvard University, in Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, and his Doctorate in Medicine and Masters’ in Medical and Biological Sciences at Saint Joseph University.

L-Nutra L-Nutra is the first nutra-tech company to focus on providing people the knowledge and products to live to 110 and beyond. A culmination of 25 years of research at the University of Southern California (USC) and 12 other partner universities, L-Nutra is pioneering Nutri-technologies that mimic and enhance the effects of fasting to unleash the body’s natural ability to fuel and rejuvenate itself. L-Nutra’s team of researchers and collaborators are leaders in the field of nutrition related to longevity and healthspan.

In episode 121 of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss mold and mold toxicity with Mark Levy. Mark is an indoor air quality professional.

Topics covered:

• -Why mold is such a big issue today
• Signs and symptoms of chronic mold exposure
• Key indicators of possible mold overgrowth in your home
• How to properly test for mold overgrowth in your home
• Much more ...

You can learn more at:

https://themoldguyinc.com/

https://yesweinspect.com/

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Kathy Veon about the impact EMFs can have on your cellular health.

Topics discussed include:

• What are EMFs
• Ionizing vs non-ionizing radiation
• Why is it important to understand the biological effects of EMFs on cellular health
• EMFs as an overlooked environmental toxin
• Steps that everyone can take to change their environment to achieve more complete healing
• Resources where people learn more about the science, as well as solutions
• How EMFs might be causing your carb cravings
• And so much more ...

Dr. Kathy Veon is a Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), a Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, an Acupuncture Physician, and a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. She earned her advanced clinical doctoral degree (DAOM) from Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine with a dual specialty in Internal and Physical medicine and also graduated with honors from Florida College of Integrative Medicine with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. Dr. Veon is currently serving as Chair of the Florida Board of Acupuncture, and Committee Chair of Continuing Education for the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN).

Doctor Veon has successfully addressed a variety of chronic illnesses using holistic therapies including Acupuncture, Clinical Nutrition Therapies, Functional Medicine, NAET, Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA), Pelotherapy, EVOX Perception Reframing Therapy, and other holistic modalities.

Kathy has received extensive training in Acupuncture, Chinese and Western Herbology, human clinical nutrition and functional nutrition therapy, cupping, moxibustion, Acupoint Injection Therapy (AIT), Quantum Reflex Analysis (QRA ), Cation Mudpack Therapy (Pelotherapy), Emotional Repolarization Technique Therapy (ERT), NAET Allergy Elimination Techniques, Integrative Medicine and other holistic modalities. She is certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) and also works with people seeking help with addictions, mental/emotional disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Veon is a Certified QRA Referral Practitioner and works with patients dealing with the most chronic or severe health conditions by employing holistic healing tools to address all aspects of healing: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.

https://drkathyveon.com/

In this episode, I discuss the healing power of enzymes with Dr. Ellen Cutler.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What are enzymes?
• What do enzymes do?
• The types of digestive enzymes.
• Symptoms of reduced digestive enzymes.
• What causes digestive enzyme deficiencies?
• The link between digestive deficiencies and food sensitivities, immune disorders, and thyroid disorders.
• Strategies for improving digestion, thyroid physiology, and health.
• More ...

Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available in a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization of food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. This is all addressed in her revolutionary healing technique ECM (Ellen Cutler Method) available at the website DrEllenCutler.com. Welcome to the program, Dr. Ellen Cutler. Tell us, what are enzymes and why are they so important to health and well-being?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aumatma Simmons to discuss infertility. Dr. Aumatma is a Naturopathic Doctor and Endocrinologist specializing in fertility.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The staggering decline in fertility
   
• The factors driving infertility
• The problems caused by birth control
• The role of thyroid physiology in fertility
• What can men and women do if they want to have a baby?
   
• And so much more

Dr. Aumatma 

Dr. Aumatma is a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor & Endocrinologist, in practice for close to 15 years. She specializes in fertility and is the best-selling author of two books: "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making” and “(In)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes” Dr. Aumatma was awarded the “Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor″ award locally in 2015 & 2020 and recognized as a top “Women In Medicine” Doctor in 2020 & 2021. Dr. Aumatma is also the Creator of Fertile Foundations™ supplements, a line of research-driven nutrients to support your fertility journey and the Host of the Egg Meets Sperm podcast. 

In addition to supporting couples through individualized care in person and long distance, Dr. Aumatma also trains practitioners who want to specialize in fertility. She has been featured as the holistic fertility expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, etc., along with being interviewed for countless podcasts on topics of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.

In this episode, I discuss intermittent fasting, Metabolic Flexibility, and the Ketogenic Diet with Keto Kamp Founder Ben Azadi.

We cover:

• What is causing glucose/insulin resistance and diabetes?
• What is driving the chronic cell stress response and causing chronic health issues?
• Is a low carb or ketogenic diet problematic for people with hypothyroidism?
• One of the best tools to determine if your body is over-stressed.
• What is Metabolic Flexibility?
• Tips for going low car and keto.
• And so much more...

In 2008, Ben Azadi was an obese man who went through a personal health transformation of releasing 80 pounds of extra weight, and getting metabolically healthy. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. 

Ben has over 16 years of experience in the health industry, and he's the author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013.

He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. 

Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast which won Keto Podcast of The Year (2022) by The Metabolic Health Summit. Ben has the fast growing Keto Kamp YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers and 18 million video views, and TikTok channel with over 330,000 subscribers and over 50 million video views.

Ben is a keynote speaker who delivered a keynote lecture for Ketocon 2022, 2023, and 2024; and he's been featured in Forbes, LA Weekly, Disrupt Magazine, NY Times Mag, LA Entertainment Weekly and other publications.

Website: www.benazadi.com 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebenazadi (150,000+ followers)

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ (30,000+ followers)

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi (175,000+ followers)

YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp (200,000+ subscribers, +18 million video views)

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi (330,000+ followers + 50 million views)

Podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast (7+ Million downloads, 700+ episodes, 111 countries)

Ben Azadi Speaker Reel: https://youtu.be/xGicEXbjkW8

In this episode, I discuss the immune system with Dr. Jaban Moore. Dr. Moore is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine practitioner. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss:

• What triggers autoimmunity
• Oral health and autoimmunity
• The impact of excessive cell stress
• Why autoimmunity and chronic illness are getting more prevalent
• What are the drivers of thyroid and other autoimmune disorders
• The importance of addressing nervous system dysregulation
• Patterns Dr. Jaban sees in a person with thyroid dysfunction
• The steps you need to take to reduce your symptoms?
• And more...

Dr. Moore’s passion for restoring health through a multi-therapeutic approach came from a young age when his mother was diagnosed with Diabetes after a 3-year struggle trying to figure out what was causing her health to decline. She was diagnosed only because she was in a car accident and in the ER she was told that she was diabetic. Her doctors noted that it was possibly missed for years. By this point she had gained 100 lbs, her cholesterol was out of control, she had ulcers in her stomach, depression, high blood pressure, and chronic fatigue. Growing up Dr. Moore watched his mother’s condition progress adding new medications and symptoms by the year never curing or making her feel better for long just stabilizing one symptom until the next started. This eventually lead to thyroid cancer and 2 surgeries to remove the cancer. Through this experience, Dr. Moore found his mission to discover the root cause of a condition so that the progression can be stopped so the next person doesn’t have to go through a story like hers.

During chiropractic school when his own health journey began, he started to decline physically rapidly with no known cause at the age of 25. Over the next year, he searched for answers with many different doctors. He was experiencing, fatigue, joint pain, and low testosterone. After not finding many answers from several doctors he was at a conference of functional medicine doctors. It was there he met one who suggested the possibility of Lyme disease. After some testing and further investigation, Dr. Moore was found to be positive for Lyme. This began his journey of learning how to treat it. After consulting several doctors and trying many treatments Dr.Moore found relief and has been symptom-free for over 5 years now.

Dr. Moore’s professional and postdoctoral training includes True Cellular Healing, Chiropractic Plus Kinesiology, Applied Kinesiology, Clinical Kinesiology, Acupuncture, Bio-Resonance Therapy, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Nutrition, Rehabilitation, Functional Medicine and Blood Laboratory Analysis.

Website: drjabanmoore.com

Instagram: @drjabanmoore

In episode 162 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I speak with Brandon Faust about mold exposure and remediation.

Some of the topics we discuss in this episode include:

• Why is mold such a big challenge today?
• Possible link between EMFs and mold toxicity.
• What symptoms might alert someone to mold overgrowth?
• What is the best way to test your home for mold?
• Inspection vs remediation
• More ...

Brandon Faust is the visionary owner and founder of Mold Solutions, an industry-leading Indoor Air Quality company specializing in top-tier remediation, atomized sanitization, and duct cleaning services. Driven by a personal journey rooted in his commitment to health and healing, Brandon's dedication stems from witnessing his own family's struggle with unexplained chronic illnesses. With a heartfelt mission to address these widespread health concerns, he has become a beacon of hope for countless individuals in search of answers. In an astonishingly short span of just 1.5 years, Brandon has propelled Mold Solutions from a dynamic start-up to a thriving enterprise, boasting a highly skilled team of 15 dedicated staff members. Brandon's exceptional accomplishments and unwavering commitment have garnered well-deserved recognition. In 2021, he was honored with the prestigious Inc 5000 Award and propelled the company to an impressive #377 ranking on the coveted Inc 5000 list.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mold.solutions

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moldsolutionsusa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mold.solutions/

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Kelly and I discuss the hormone Leptin and its tie to thyroid physiology and body fat.

As with most things in the human body, Leptin is not good or bad. Leptin is critical for optimal physiology. But, when Leptin is too low, or too high, or Leptin signaling is disturbed, the result is often constant hunger, increased fat accumulation, obesity, and a host of related disorders.

We do a deep dive to discuss:

• What leptin is
• How leptin works when we are healthy
• How optimal leptin physiology improves thyroid physiology and metabolism
• How disturbed leptin signaling contributes to hunger, weight gain, and hypothyroidism
• How cellular hypothyroidism impacts leptin production and leptin signaling
• More ...

Episode 164 is another Q&A session with Nurse Practitioner Tara Quintana. 

Questions answered in this episode:

• Can long-term dieting or eating disorders impact thyroid physiology?
• How does intermittent fasting impact thyroid physiology?
• How does circadian disruption impact thyroid health?
• How does someone determine the appropriate dose of thyroid medication?
• When should we take thyroid hormone prior to running a thyroid panel?
• What are the functional medicine approaches to addressing weight gain in people with hypothyroidism?
• And More...

If you have questions about thyroid health, these Q&A episodes may also answer them. If you have questions you want answered, you can submit them to office@rejuvagencenter.com using the subject line Thyroid Answers Podcast Questions.

Tara Quintana is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and licensed in Indiana. She completed her Master of Nursing Practice Degree at Purdue University Global, graduating with honors while working as an RN in Monroe and surrounding counties. She has ten years of experience as an RN, dedicated to providing personalized and compassionate care. Working in Women’s Health, Tara provided exceptional care, focusing on wellness and disease prevention. With the state of our national healthcare system and the incredible need for personalized medicine, Tara felt compelled to go back to school and study at The Institute of Functional Medicine. The rigorous program was very challenging and fueled Tara’s continued desire for evidence-based medicine, leading to the creation of The Functional Nurse Practitioner Podcast. Tara spent countless hours studying root cause medicine and was certified as a functional medicine practitioner through IFM. https://thefunctionalnursepractitioner.com/

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss the concept of cellular hypothyroidism with functional nutritional therapist Marek Doyle.

Topics discussed include:

• The common theme at the root of thyroid and chronic health conditions.
• A common mistake in both allopathic and functional medicine.
• Adaptive vs "broken" physiology
• Why focusing on "fixing" the thyroid is often the wrong approach to "fixing" thyroid physiology and improving symptoms and health.
• How to identify and address cellular hypothyroidism
• More...

Marek Doyle is a nutritional therapist working out of the UK. He offers both one on one consulting for patients and a teaching academy for providers.

www.marekdoyle.com

IG: @marekdoylenutrition

Topics covered in this episode:

• What FODMAP stands for
• Foods that are high and low FODMAP
• Why someone might try a low FODMAP Diet
• The potential link between high FODMAP foods and GI disorders
• The potential connection between dysbiosis and the immune system
• and more ...

Dr. Kelly Halderman completed a Family Practice Medicine internship with the University of Minnesota. She has a Naturopathic Medical Degree from Kingdom College of Natural Health where she is the current Academic Dean of Students. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by the Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, as well as a member of The American Medical Association and Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Halderman is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.  

She coined "Phase 2.5 Detoxification" which involves properly restoring bile physiology, our body's built-in toxin transport system and has successfully developed novel nutraceutical products and clinical strategies to support this new, important phase of detoxification.  

She works alongside her husband, who is also a doctor at Halderman Wellness LLC in western WI. Her interests include proper detoxification, Chronic Lyme, of which she has personally experienced and beat as well as regenerative therapies such as ozone and stem cell therapies. She also serves as science advisor to both Professional Health Products and Randal Optimal Nutrients.  

In this episode, I have a discussion with Dr. Raphael Kellman, MD. Dr. Kellman is a functionally oriented medical doctor. The discussion seems a bit cantankerous at times but in the end, we both agree that thyroid physiology is more complex than a TSH and a fT4 alone can assess.

Topics discussed include:

• Some of the challenges with the allopathic model of thyroid physiology assessment.
• A specific test he uses to identify secondary hypothyroidism.
• The impact of the microbiome on thyroid physiology
• And more ...

Raphael Kellman, MD, a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is an internist and functional medicine physician. He pioneered a groundbreaking new brand of medicine and healing called “Microbiome Medicine.” Dr. Kellman seamlessly integrates holistic and functional medicine with his visionary understanding of the world and nature, the root of who we are, and its connection to health and healing. Dr. Kellman was the first doctor to recognize the profound importance of the microbiome; he speaks on the topic around the world and is widely respected as a groundbreaking force in holistic and functional medicine. Dr. Kellman has diagnosed countless thousands of patients around the world suffering from undiagnosed thyroid disease through his innovative testing approach which goes much deeper than conventional testing. Through his deep understanding of the importance of the microbiome, Dr. Kellman treats gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue syndrome, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, cancer, autism spectrum disorders, and unexplained, unresolved health issues.

https://www.kellmancenter.com/

In this episode, I have a conversation with functional nutritionist and certified autoimmune coach Risa Groux. Her new book, FOODFRAME: Diet is a Four-Letter Word [Archway Publishing | January 7, 2022], is a comprehensive guide to using functional nutrition guidelines to help readers identify the root causes of various health issues and then eat according to their health status and begin the healing process

We discuss:

• How functional nutritionists differ from traditional nutritionists and dieticians
• The 6 most popular mainstream diets, including Paleo, Ketogenic, Autoimmune Protocol, Vegan, Low FODMAP and Low Lectin, and the benefits and drawbacks of each
• The best diet to adopt according to a particular health issue
• The benefits of detoxification and why your listeners should do it regularly
• The most common drivers of disease
• How to boost your immune system naturally
• Which supplements are imperative for optimum health
• and more ...

Risa Groux, CN is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children’s baby food from scratch. Today she is passionate about cooking and creating healthy, nutritious food. She works with a wide array of clients from professional athletes, adults, and kids to the Biggest Loser from season four. Risa works with issues like diabetes, autoimmune disease, cancer, digestion, thyroid, and hormone imbalances, to name a few. Risa firmly believes that the body can heal itself with whole foods we obtain from the earth and sees living proof of that in her office each day. She looks at root causes using functional nutrition guidelines, blood and stool tests, and knows that weight loss is a side effect of wellness.

web: risagrouxnutrition.com

Fb: Risa Groux Nutrition

IG: @risagrouxnutrition

Twitter: @RisaGroux

In this episode, I discuss minerals and their role in adrenal function, thyroid function, and overall health with Hope Pedraza. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Some of the myths about excess body fat
• What Hope believes are the first steps in addressing and improving chronic health issues
• Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)
• Blood Testing vs Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
• Key Ratios on the HTMA Test
• Strategies for evaluating and addressing the HTMA findings
• And more ...

In episode 178 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss the Origin of Being with Jenny Powers, PhD. We discuss some things that have resulted in chronic illness, including thyroid disorders.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• What drives chronic illness today.
• How our diets and lifestyles are changing faster than we can evolve to them.
• How our sleep behaviors compromise our health.
• The mismatch between the food we eat today and how our bodies evolved.
• The evolutionary-driven nutrition rules.
• The importance of work/rest balance.
• How can learning about our evolutionary journey help us improve our lives?
• And more...

Jenny Powers, PhD, is a mom, a writer, a scientist, and an athlete from Colorado. Her PhD is in Immunology, but she left academia to be a mom and to pursue a writing career. Until then, she had only ever written scientific journal articles, so the opportunity to research and write "On the Origin of Being" with Luke Comer, her co-author, felt like kismet. It allowed her scientific training and my passion for writing to come together in many ways. It allowed her to learn so much about her own health and wellness on her journey of writing this book and continue to learn more every day with the connections she has made.

www.ontheoriginofbeing.com

In this episode, I discuss thyroid physiology with Dr. Anthony Bianco. Dr. Biano is an MD, Ph.D., and professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago. He recently released his book, Rethinking Hypothyroidism.

In this episode, we discuss: -

• Beyond the basic model of thyroid physiology
• The significance of T4 and T3
• Where does T3 come from
• The challenges with the current medical model of T4 only treatment
• Why allopathic medicine needs a change in perspective
• Important aspects of thyroid physiology every frustrated hypothyroid patient needs to understand
• So much more...

Antonio Bianco M.D. PhD. is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago. His laboratory has helped establish the importance of local control of thyroid hormone activation and inactivation in development, metabolic control, and energy homeostasis. Dr. Bianco’s initial interest in this area formed while he was a fellow at Harvard Medical School. At that time, deiodinases were known to react homeostatically to changes in plasma thyroid hormone levels in order to preserve the intracellular levels of T3. As a fellow under J. Enrique Silva MD, Dr. Bianco built upon this concept making the seminal observation that thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue, a specialized organ that functions to warm up the body, is critically dependent on the local activation of T4 via the type 2 deiodinase (D2). Subsequently, they discovered the molecular link between deiodination and thermogenesis, specifically that the UCP-1 gene, key for brown adipose tissue thermogenesis, is transcriptionally up-regulated by T3. Upon returning to the University of Sao Paulo, Dr. Bianco and his students demonstrated that D2 activation leads to the saturation of the T3 receptors in brown adipose tissue, creating a state of localized thyrotoxicosis. This work laid the groundwork for the modern concept that deiodinases regulate thyroid hormone signaling on a tissue-specific basis without antecedent changes in plasma thyroid hormone levels.

To read an excerpt of the book: https://pressblog.uchicago.edu/2022/12/19/read-an-excerpt-from-rethinking-hypothyroidism-by-antonio-c-bianco-md.html

To get a copy of the book: https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-Hypothyroidism-Treatment-Change-Patients/dp/0226823164/ref=sr_1_1?crid=118KFR0KXAO9D&keywords=rethinking+hypothyroidism+bianco&qid=1684442755&sprefix=rethinking+hypothyroidism%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

 Twitter: @Bianco_Lab

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I talk about Gut Health with Dr. Christopher Damman. 

Topics discussed on this episode include:

• How is the gut microbiome connected to whole health?
• The four pillars of health.
• What determines someone's gut biome?
• How can you support a healthy gut microbiome through diet?
• Why are all fibers not equal in their effect on gut health?
• What other than diet is important for gut and whole health?
• And more ...

Dr. Damman is a board-certified, actively practicing gastroenterologist, and holds an M.D. from Columbia University and an M.A. in Molecular Biology & Biochemistry from Wesleyan University. He is also the Chief Science Officer of Supergut.

https://supergut.com/

In this episode, I chat with UFC veteran Leah Letson. We discuss her involvement in the world of mixed martial arts and the UFC.

While Leah is a professional athlete that does not mean she was optimally healthy. We might think that being a professional athlete would mean you are healthy, but what we often see is that professional athletes are often some of the most unhealthy people trapped inside a fit appearing physique.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Leah got involved in fighting and mixed martial arts
• The health struggles she was struggling with that forced her to temporarily step away from the UFC
• The struggle to get her doctors and coaches to believe she was struggling with her health
• The health challenges we eventually uncovered
• The work it took to get her health back and be able to fight again
• more ...

In this episode, I discuss adrenals, the impact of excessive stress on our physiology, and strategies for managing its impact with stress expert, Dr. Doni Wilson.

Topics covered:

Dr. Doni Wilson is a health visionary, researcher, bestselling author, and international speaker.  

Through her research and clinical experience, she developed her Stress Recovery Protocol, which takes stress management to the next level by utilizing epigenetics to individualize the optimization of cortisol, adrenaline, and neurotransmitters. 

Dr. Doni (as she is called by her patients) has a doctorate degree in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University (2000), where she also completed her residency. She is also a certified professional midwife, a certified nutrition specialist, and has degrees in both nutrition and science. 

An innovator in the field of functional medicine and psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology, Dr. Doni has been developing protocols, publishing her insights, and training practitioners in the U.S. and Canada for over two decades.

Dr. Doni has developed highly specialized protocols for adrenal maladaptation syndrome, which is an established condition not addressed by conventional medicine; amino acid therapy to optimize neurotransmitter levels, which eliminates the need for psychotropic medications; for the optimization of methylation for those with MTHFR gene variations, including a prenatal protocol which decreases the risk of miscarriage; and a protocol to reverse cervical dysplasia and eliminate HPV virus, having the potential to prevent cervical/vaginal cancer for millions of women.

Dr. Doni is licensed as a Naturopathic (Medical) Doctor in Arizona, California, Washington state, and Connecticut.

In this episode, I discuss mineral status and adrenal function with Functional Medicine Nutritionist, Christa Biegler.

Topics discussed include:

• The challenges of elimination diets
• Minerals and why they are so important
• How to evaluate mineral status
• Blood Testing vs Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
• Possible tissue patterns of mineral deficiency or need
• And more ...

Christa Biegler is a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and the host of the Less Stressed Life Podcast. 

• https://www.christabiegler.com/
• IG: lessstressedlife

In this episode, I discuss blood glucose regulation and diabetes with Type 1 Diabetes specialist Dr. Jody Stanislaw.

We cover:

• How do you define sugar?
• The importance of blood glucose
• Thyroid hormone and the regulation of blood sugar
• Insulin and why it is so important and not the villain people make it out to be
• What are the health consequences of a high-sugar diet?
• What tips do you have to avoid sugar?
• More ...

About Dr. Jody: Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2007, is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and has lived with type 1 diabetes since the age of 7. Her TEDx talk, Sugar is Not a Treat, has over 2 million views. From her 40 years of personal & 10 years of professional experience with T1D, she teaches life-changing information about how to successfully manage type 1 that standard medical care often leaves out. Her virtual consulting practice allows T1Ds all over the world to work with her. In addition to focusing on improving one’s diabetes, as a holistic physician, she also supports patients with critical lifestyle areas such as diet, exercise, sleep, and emotional health.

Website: www.drjodynd.com

TedTalk: https://youtu.be/tic7X3ET4gE

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers podcast I get into a deep and lengthy discussion with Dr. Miles Nichols to discuss the connection between Anti-Parietal Cell antibodies, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), thyroid physiology, thyroid autoimmunity, and the cell danger response.

This is my longest podcast to date. I really like the longer format as it provides more time to get in-depth on the topics. Let me know your opinion on the longer format. Do you like it? Not like it? Let me know.

We discuss:

• What are anti-parietal cell antibodies (APCA)
• Role of parietal cells in the Stomach
• The connection between parietal cells, APCA, and B12 status
• The connection between B12, APCA, and thyroid physiology
• Evaluating B12 status
• What is CIRS
• What causes CIRS
• The connection between CIRS, the CDR, and thyroid physiology
• and so much more ...

Dr. Miles Nichols is a functional medicine doctor specializing in Lyme, mold illness, gut, thyroid, and autoimmunity. After Dr. Miles personally struggled with chronic fatigue in his early 20’s, Dr. Miles dedicated himself to figuring out the root causes. He suffered with and recovered from thyroid dysfunction, autoimmunity, a gut infection, Lyme co-infections, and mold illness.

Dr. Miles and his wife Dr. Diane Mueller co-authored “How to Use Your Mind to Heal Your Mold and Lyme” and “Stress Resilience”. They founded the Medicine with Heart functional medicine clinic in Colorado and also the Medicine with Heart Institute that trains other doctors in functional medicine.

Social:

https://facebook.com/medicinewithheart https://instagram.com/medicinewithheart https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmilesnichols/

Contact:

https://MedicineWithHeart.com (clinic) https://MindBodyFunctionalMedicine.com (practitioner training program)

Medicine with Heart Functional Medicine Clinic

720-722-1143

service@medicinewithheart.com

In this episode of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss Thyroid lab tests, lab values, and the over-prescription of thyroid medication.

Topics covered in this episode include: 

• Optimal vs Lab reference ranges
• Lab value vs lab interpretation
• The problem with optimal ranges
• Seasonal variability and other factors that influence TSH
• The over-prescription of thyroid medication
• and More...

Dr. Joe El-Khoury is Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Clinical Chemistry Laboratory and fellowship program at Yale-New Haven Health. He is board-certified by the American Board of Clinical Chemistry and a fellow of the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine Academy. He currently serves on the Editorial Boards of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, as Chair of the IFCC Committee on Kidney Diseases, and on the Board of Directors for ADLM. He is the recipient of the 2023 Young Investigator Award from the International Federation for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine. He recently launched his own YouTube channel, entitled “Clinical Chemistry with Joe El-Khoury”, which infuses science with comedy and is focused on improving laboratory medicine practice.

https://www.youtube.com/@UCYuD1s42xkXSd70QSLRB6ew

In episode 158 I discuss the MTHFR gene and the connection with thyroid physiology with Ricardo Miranda.

Topics covered include:

• What is MTHFR?
• Folate vs Folic acid
• How can someone determine if they have a folate deficiency?
• How can someone find out if they have an MTHFR polymorphism?
• How should someone address MTHFR polymorphism?
• How are thyroid and MTHFR connected?
• And more ...

Ricardo Miranda is the CEO of MTHFRdoctors.com. He is a clinician and one of the top researchers in the field of MTHFR genetic mutation. With over 28 years of clinical experience, he is able to assess the direct link between MTHFR genetic mutations and health issues. He has coached doctors from all over the country on how to treat patients with MTHFR mutations and methylation issues. Today, MTHFRdoctors.com is one of the leading websites in the field of MTHFR, with the biggest research database on MTHFR-related studies available.

www.MTHFRdoctors.com

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Wendy Trubow, the co-author of the recently published book Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing.

We discuss:

• How do environmental toxins affect our health and immunity?
• What are some of the biggest misunderstandings about toxins?
• What are some of the most common environmental toxins types and sources nowadays?
• The link between persistent infection, diseases, and environmental factors.
• What are the available approaches to assessing and evaluating individual risks and exposures to environmental toxins?
• Which kind of therapeutic nutrition should you explore for correcting body chemical or nutritional imbalances?
• How are certain neurodegenerative diseases linked to environmental toxins and how can these diseases evolve and progress if no action is taken?
• Which practical steps can you take right now to protect yourself from environmental toxins?
• Which supplements—if any—should you explore for better overall immunity and why?
• What should you completely eliminate from your routine or lifestyle?

Wendie Trubow, MD, MBA, IFM certified practitioner, is passionate about helping women optimize their health and lives as a functional medicine gynecologist. Through her struggles with mold and metal toxicity, Celiac disease, and other health issues, Trubow has developed a deep sense of compassion and expertise for what her patients are facing.

She is the co-author of Dirty Girl: Ditch the Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing and has been regularly featured in MindBodyGreen and Huffington Post.

She is an accomplished speaker and previously had her own television show. She is on the faculty at A4M and a speaker for their conferences, along with other national societies. She and her partner will be releasing their next book in mid-2023.

web: fivejourneys.com

fb: fivejourneys

insta: @5journeyshealth

twitter: @5JourneysHealth

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I review two recent scientific papers on thyroid physiology with Dr. Kelly Halderman. We break down the important points that are made in the paper so you understand how you might be able to apply the findings to your clients or your own health. 

The papers discussed on today's podcast:

• Yamada S, Horiguchi K, Akuzawa M, Sakamaki K, Shimomura Y, Kobayashi I, Andou Y, Yamada M. Seasonal Variation in Thyroid Function in Over 7,000 Healthy Subjects in an Iodine-sufficient Area and Literature Review. J Endocr Soc. 2022 Apr 6;6(6):bvac054. doi: 10.1210/jendso/bvac054. PMID: 35528829; PMCID: PMC9070835.
• Joe M El-Khoury, Seasonal Variation and Thyroid Function Testing: Source of Misdiagnosis and Levothyroxine Over-Prescription, Clinical Chemistry, Volume 69, Issue 5, May 2023, Pages 537–538, https://doi.org/10.1093/clinchem/hvad017

Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, and a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs.

Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo’s Chief Health Officer. This health-conscious company harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.

In this episode I bring back Wellness Coach, Jessie Thomas. Jessie was my co-host for the last Q & A episode and she did such a great job I brought her back for a second round as moderator.

Topics covered in this podcast include:

• Can chronic hives be associated with a thyroid problem?
• How should someone support their liver to improve thyroid hormone conversion?
• What are the best ways to support Methylation, bile flow, and digestion?
• What are your thoughts on Keto for women with insulin resistance and hypothyroidism, 30 pounds to lose?
• May your thyroid dose need to change during pregnancy
• Could Ammonaps (sodium phenylbutyrate) together with LT3 be a possible treatment for patients with D2 polymorphisms?
• Is there a connection between developing chronic Achilles tendonitis and thyroiditis?
• How do you know if your detox pathways are open? Are there specific labs? Symptoms?
• What is the optimal TSH, fT3, and fT4?
• Have you seen anyone with Hashimoto’s actually lose weight?
• Thyroid or adrenal which needs to be treated first?
• And more ...

Jessie Thomas is a nutritionist and holistic health coach based in Missoula, Montana. After spending years in a depleted state from the effects of overspending her internal resources she now coaches people through their health challenges to empower and inspire agency on their health journeys. 

You can find her at:

www.sustainablewellness.net

On IG @sustainablewellness

In this episode, I discuss uncovering the causes of chronic illness with Functional Nutritionist Allison Samon. 

Topics discussed:

• The role of functional medicine
• Some of the root issues that lead to chronic illness
• The three non-negotiables and ways to address them
• Insomnia, what is causing it?
• Does how you breath matter?
• Strategies for quieting the monkey mind
• The role of toxins causing chronic illness
• And much more...

www.allisonsamon.com

www.allisonsamon.com/roadmap

info@allisonsamonfunctionalnutritionist.com

In this episode, I discuss how habits influence our level of health with Dr. Sherry Price.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The impact of habits on our health
• The difference between habits and behaviors
• How do we determine if our habits are contributing to their health challenges
• Some of the most significant habits that impact our health
• How to change our habits to improve our health
• And more...

Sherry B. Price, PharmD, APh, MBA, BCPS is a pharmacist, certified life and weight loss coach, and host of the Health, Habits, and Epic Living podcast. Sherry’s work is dedicated to helping women take charge of their health and wellness through lifestyle, mindset, and habit change.

Through her multiple empowerment-based coaching programs and podcast, Dr. Price has helped thousands of women uplevel their mindset, break bad habits, and revitalize their energy through food, fitness, and healthy relationships so they can live as their most epic version of themselves.

https://www.facebook.com/sherrypricecoaching

Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthhabitsandepicliving

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsherryprice/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherryprice/

Website: https://epicyou.com/

Health, Habits and Epic Living Podcast: https://epicyou.com/podcast/

In this episode, I discuss skin health with Jennifer Fugo. Jennifer is a clinical nutritionist and a specialist in skin health.  We cover the following topics in this podcast:

• The role of food and diet on skin health
• Incidence of thyroid issues found in different types of chronic skin problems
• Common triggers for chronic skin problems that go beyond the common ones given by a dermatologist
• Why many suggestions don't work (even those on more "natural" websites)
• The pros and cons of typical skin medications and treatments
• Histamine, Histamine intolerance, and "histamine overload" 
• and more...

Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS is a functional clinical nutritionist, founder of Skinterrupt, and the host of the Healthy Skin Show.

Jennifer received her Master’s in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and Bachelors from New School University. She’s a member of the American Nutrition Association, an Advisory Board member of the Nutritional Aesthetics Alliance, and a faculty member of LearnSkin.

In her clinical practice, she helps women and men with never-ending skin rash rashes, “stomach problems”, brain fog, chronic fatigue, and autoimmunity find a way back to their best health. Jennifer listens to her clients and looks for missed or dismissed clues that ultimately point toward the root causes that underlie their nagging physical symptoms.

Jennifer also has extensive experience supporting people with various food sensitivities — especially those who are stuck on elimination diets without any improvement.

As a sought-after expert, advocate & speaker, Jennifer has been featured on Dr. Oz, Yahoo! News, CNN, Paleo Magazine, and Philadelphia Magazine. (Scroll down to the next section to see all of her press!)

She is the author behind the best-selling book “The Savvy Gluten-Free Shopper: How to Eat Healthy without Breaking the Bank“ and the creator of the Skin Rash Rebuild program and the Eczema & Psoriasis Awareness Weeks.

Probiotics are one of the things that everyone thinks they need, yet very few people really understand what they are, and how they work. 

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Thurston co-owner of Master Supplements and US Enzymes. We discuss the basics of probiotics that everyone should know and understand.

We cover topics like:

• What a probiotic actually is
• The difference between prebiotics and probiotics
• What someone should look for when considering a probiotic
• What probiotics do
• Does everyone need to take a probiotic
• And more ...

Jeff is the co-owner of Master Supplements and US Enzymes. He has a degree in biology and chemistry.  he began his career as a virologist under a government security clearance working with extremely virulent pathogens. As he grew to understand the purpose of the work, he left to begin a career in sales and sales management.  While working in organic agriculture in the Central Valley of CA, he met Randy Porubcan.  Both were speakers at a meeting.  Being of similar age, similar backgrounds, college in the upper midwest they hit it off.  That was in 1995.  Randy suggested they start a business one day.  In 2002 Randy called Jeff and asked if he was ready, he said yes and they started their business, Master Supplements.  In September of 2019, they purchased US Enzymes adding a product line of highly efficacious enzyme supplements to their line of probiotics. 

Jeff can be found at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-t-41721/

https://www.facebook.com/MasterSupplementsInc/

Professional website: usenzymes.com 

Consumer website: master-supplements.com 

In this episode, I discuss headaches and migraines with Dr. Meg Mill.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Migraine vs Headache: What's the difference?
• Does the functional medicine strategy change based on someone's diagnosis?
• The most common causes of headaches and migraines.
• Food sensitivity testing; the pros and cons.
• The multiple forms of food reactivity.
• And more ...

Dr. Meg Mill is a Functional Medicine Practitioner, bestselling author, podcast host, summit host and speaker. In her virtual Functional Medicine practice, she works with patients worldwide to heal the root cause of their health struggles through advanced diagnostic testing and personalized support.  

She has been seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Fox News Channel, and in Reader's Digest, Forbes Health, Mind Body Green, and Health Magazine. Dr. Meg Mill has also appeared on national news and on many podcasts. She is particularly passionate about helping people end headaches and migraines, balance hormones, and heal their gut with her proven E.A.T. Method.

Contact:

www.megmill.com 

info@megmill.com

In this episode, I discuss the impact of trauma on our health with Heather Herington. Heather is a naturopathic medical doctor.  We cover the following topics in this podcast:

• Trauma; what it is, and how it impacts our physiology
• Why two people can experience the same experience and why it is traumatic for one person and not the other
• The 3 E's of trauma
• Strategies for evaluating if your chronic health issues may be related to known or hidden trauma
• Strategies people can use to heal from trauma
• More...

In this episode, I interview Intermittent Fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow. 

Some of the topics covered include:

• What Intermittent Fasting is and why it is beneficial
• 4 faulty nutrition dogmas
• Why losing weight is not as simple as calories in vs calories out
• 3 key hormones to fat loss and optimal health
• Her new book: Intermittent Fasting Transformation
• and more ...

Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, CEO, and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project, and international speaker, with over 10 million views for her second TEDx talk (Intermittent Fasting: Transformational Technique). With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and nutritional health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show. She was listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the, “21 Founders Changing the Way We do Business.”

Cynthia hosts the Everyday Wellness podcast, considered one of "21 Podcasts To Expand Your Mind in 2021” by Business Insider. Her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness, so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_CynthiaThurlow

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/

Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/

Book Pre-order: https://cynthiathurlow.com/book/

In this episode, I talk Thyroid, Adrenal, and Reproductive health with Dr. Delfina Zelaschi. In this episode we discuss:

• Adrenal health
• Cortisol testing
• The reality of Adrenal fatigue
• The relationship between thyroid and adrenal physiology
• Could reduced cortisol production be adaptive and not broken?
• And more ...

Dr. Zelaschi is a Gynecologist based in Asuncion, Paraguay. She has a master's degree in Precision Medicine.  She has a postgraduate degree in Longevity. She is currently a student and member of the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Zelaschi own an online platform containing educational content for medical professionals in functional female health. 

IG: delfinazelaschi

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss fatigue and adrenal physiology with Dr. Joel Rosen.

Joel is an expert in adrenal physiology and has spent more than a decade helping people understand and address adrenal function. 

We discuss topics like:

• What is "Adrenal Fatigue"?
• Does "Adrenal Fatigue" really exist?
• What causes the symptoms people associate with adrenal fatigue
• What are the strategies people can use to identify and address what is causing their fatigue?
• More ...

You can find out more about Dr. Josen and what he does by searching the web, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube for Dr. Joel Rosen.

His website: www.thetruthaboutadrenalfatigue.com

In this episode, I talk with functional nutrition practitioner Whitney Morgan about some critical concepts needed to heal and recover from chronic health challenges.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The significance of a health history.
• The importance of reframing our thoughts and feelings regarding health challenges.
• Where to start with hypothyroidism
• Thoughts on thyroid medications
• The impact of habits and behaviors on our physiology
• Foundational things everyone can do to improve their health without fancy tests
• And more...

Whitney Morgan is the founder of Morgan Nutrition, creator of the Thyroid Reboot Method, and co-founder of the Functional Health Alliance. Whitney specializes in advanced functional testing and root cause healing for women with thyroid issues. She’s helped dozens of women with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism eliminate their unique thyroid triggers and restore vibrant health.

Whitney is a licensed acupuncturist, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a Primal Health Coach, and a certified Gluten-Free Health Coach. In addition to her private practice, she serves as a Clinical Advisor and Instructor for the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioners.

Whitney Morgan Nutrition:

Website:  https://www.morgannutrition.com/welcome 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitneymorgannutrition/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneymorgannutrition/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneymorgannutrition/

YouTube:  https://bit.ly/whitneymorganYouTube

In episode 177 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I discuss endometriosis with naturopathic medicine clinician, Alexandra Middleton.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What is endometriosis?
• The common symptoms of endometriosis.
• The standard allopathic diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.
• Common factors that drives endometriosis.
• Strategies for addressing endometriosis.
• And more ...

In this episode, I discuss The Underactive Thyroid with Dr. Sarah Myhill.

Dr. Myhill is a naturopathic physician and the author of a new book, The Underactive Thyroid, Do it yourself because your doctor won't.

In this podcast we discuss:

• The problems with conventional thyroid and healthcare
• The place to start when you have fatigue and hypothyroid symptoms
• Dr. Myhill's opinions on mitochondrial function
• The importance of Vitamin C
• The benefits of Iodine
• Dr. Myhill's order of addressing physiology
• Dr. Myhill's "groundhog" rules
• More ...

To find out more about Dr Myhill, her work or her book go to: https://www.drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Main_Page

Topics discussed:

• What role do diet and lifestyle play in our cellular health and how does that affect our stress response?
   
• How do mood, energy, and the quality of our menstrual cycle give us an indication that we can act on our health before we have a technical diagnosis?
   
• What are the types of hypothyroidism to look for?
   
• How would does thyroid hormone affect critical thinking, executive function, intuition, and our ability to act powerfully in the changing world?
   
• What are general labs every woman should pursue with their health care provider?
   
• What labs should women pursue if she is not getting to the bottom of their fatigue, anxiety, and depression?
• More ...

Jessie Thomas is a nutritionist and holistic health coach based in Missoula, Montana. After spending years in a depleted state from the effects of overspending her internal resources she now coaches people through their health challenges to empower and inspire agency on their health journeys. 

You can find her at:

www.sustainablewellness.net

On IG @sustainablewellness

In this episode, I discuss gratitude and how it can be a tool to help recover from chronic illness with Health Coach Holly Bertone.

Topics discussed:

• The impact thought and mindset can have on health and illness
• How your identity defines your life and health
• Gratitude, fortitude, and how they shape your health
• How to have gratitude in the face of chronic illness
• Gratitude builds fortitude, fortitude drives healing and recovery
• Strategies for improving gratitude, fortitude, and emotional fitness
• And much more...

Holly Bertone is a Certified Natural Health Coach, Certified 6 Phase Meditation Facilitator, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and host of the Gratitude Builds Fortitude Podcast.

Holly spent 20 years rising through the ranks of federal government service before a breast cancer and autoimmune diagnosis created an opportunity to combine her background in project management and analytics with solving a different set of problems. These days, she is known as the transformative coach who helps you achieve better physical health, better emotional health, and better relationships with yourself and your loved ones, with the power of gratitude.

She has been featured on over 200 TV and radio segments, articles, podcasts, and summits as an expert on gratitude and mindset.

In episode 163 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I discuss Thyroid Transformation with Dr. Heather Stone.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

• The challenges with the Allopathic model of thyroid care
• The challenges with the Integrative medicine model
• The challenges with the Functional medicine model
• The significance of rT3
• Your practitioner's bias can influence your outcome
• The drivers of thyroid disorders
• And so much more...

Dr. Heather Stone is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been used by hundreds of doctors and thus has helped countless women return to happy, healthy, & lean. Her mission is to change the face of healthcare through her private practice, books, masterclasses, webinars, education programs, and retreats on her ranch in Texas.

Social Media:

• Instagram - @drheatherstone

• Youtube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRA4XSwUnTMZvUtRIITDrw - Dr. Heather Stone, DC

• https://linktr.ee/drheatherstone

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/764005931160743

Book: Thyroid Transformation Blueprint: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j0hdug1pervw7wq/AABCDhW72XRQlrbGUK6HJObUa?dl=0

In this episode, I interview Annabel Bateman about her new book Let’s Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help. We discuss her journey, her struggles with hypothyroidism, and the medical model of addressing hypothyroidism.

It was her struggles and frustrations that led her to write Let’s Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help to help others who find out they have hypothyroidism have a roadmap to get started reclaiming their health and improving their thyroid physiology.

In this episode we discuss:

• Setting goals and expectations for yourself and your health
• Why your immune system isn't attacking you, it is protecting you
• Why it is beneficial to "Kiss and make up with your thyroid"
• Two key factors that every newly diagnosed person needs to understand
• What people can do to improve their health and thyroid physiology
• and so much more...

Annabel Bateman is a Hashimoto’s patient, author, advocate & coach. She has learned in 25+ years of living with Hashimoto's that the key is developing a lifestyle that supports (and doesn't stress) her thyroid health. 

Drawing on skills learned in previous careers as a lawyer, life coach, family law mediator, and author, Annabel seeks to empower, educate and encourage women with thyroid conditions to develop their own thyroid-friendly lifestyle approach to their health so they can thrive and not just survive. 

She hosts a successful podcast, Let’s Talk Thyroid which seeks to spread thyroid awareness and information and is active on social media to spread positive & practical thyroid related information.

Annabel's latest book, Let’s Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help, is all about how to live a thyroid-friendly lifestyle. Whilst there is no magic “happy thyroid” formula or protocol, you’ve got to start somewhere. This book is that somewhere. 

Annabel lives in Brisbane, Australia with her husband and 3 teenage sons.

* The book, Let’s Talk Thyroid was initially published under the name: Kiss & Make Up With Your Thyroid. New name, same book.

Connect:

annabel@annabelbateman.com

https://annabelbateman.com

FB + IG: @annabel.bateman.wellness

Facebook Group: Let’s Talk Thyroid

Podcast: Let’s Talk Thyroid (on all the podcast platforms + YouTube)

Book links

Let’s Talk Thyroid - info and purchase directly

Let’s Talk Thyroid - Amazon link

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss how life stress impacts our lives. We discuss how we can help people make positive steps to improve their health and quality of life. 

• What is the role of a health coach?
• Why making health changes are so difficult?
• Why simple changes are not always easy?
• How does the stress of change affect our ability to make progress in health changes?
• What are some of the biggest obstacles that people face around change?
• Why are work and stress such a critical piece of this puzzle?
• What are some of the things that people can do "at home" to make change less stressful?

Will Welch is a board-certified functional health coach and leadership development coach and co-founder of WELL Leaders, a company that helps leaders prioritize wellbeing as a foundation of effective leadership. With decades of experience in the science and practice of health and leadership development at top universities and Fortune 1000 companies, Will has combined health coaching with his experience developing global organizations to bring leaders the best of both areas.

Will started his career researching stress and stress management at UCLA, co-authoring several peer-reviewed journal articles.  After getting a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia Business School, he went to work for global companies in New York, helping them create better employee experiences by measuring and enhancing leadership, company culture, and employee engagement.

As a health and leadership coach, he now focuses on the intersection of work and health and helping people successfully get work done without stress.  His clients range from first responders and engineers to executives and sales reps.

He is on the advisory board and is a contributing author for the Kresser Institute and he also writes for his own website, workinghealthier.com.

Will lives in Boulder, Colorado, USA, with his wife and daughter.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-welch-8899064/

Website: www.workinghealthier.com

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I have a discussion with Functional Nutritionist Michelle Brown, about trauma as a driver of cell stress, cellular hypothyroidism, thyroiditis and other immune disorders.

In this episode we cover:

• What is trauma?
• Is trauma real or perceived?
• How could trauma change thyroid physiology?
• What are the clues that someone is stuck in trauma physiology?
• How does someone get out of trauma physiology?
• And so much more ...

Michelle Brown is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner and clinical herbalist and also holds a certificate as a Mastery Level Biology of Trauma Advanced Provider. She works with clients from around the world to address anxiety, depression, fatigue and other chronic health issues from a root-cause, trauma-informed perspective. This approach addresses nervous system dysregulation and emphasizes the mind-body connection that allows true healing to happen. You can connect with Michelle at www.botanacea.com.

https://botanacea.lpages.co/mood-fix-assessment/

In episode 175 I discuss how we can use Ayurvedic Medicine to improve thyroid and overall health with Shivani Gupta, PHD.

Topics covered in this podcast include:

• What is Ayurvedic Medicine?
• What is the Ayurvedic Medicine strategy for healing for recovery?
• Stress vs stress overload.
• How to address chronic inflammation?
• The key building blocks to improving thyroid and overall health.
• Turmeric and it's benefits.
• And more ...

Dr. Shivani is an Ayurvedic practitioner and expert in fusing Eastern and Western practices that help our bodies achieve equilibrium. She completed her Master’s in Ayurvedic Sciences and her PhD on Turmeric. Inflammation is a root cause for many health issues in our lives and we have the power to overcome it. Her passion is teaching at-home remedies to reduce inflammation naturally will help you enjoy more energy, less brain fog, less pain, and ultimately achieve vibrant health! She is also the founder of Fusionary Formulas, an Ayurvedic company that helps people with inflammation and pain.

In episode 179 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss thyroid cancer with Louise Davies, MD. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The types of thyroid cancer.
• Is thyroid cancer on the rise?
• Thyroid nodules identified and the next steps.
• Why suppressing TSH with T4 medication is a strategy to prevent thyroid cancer from returning.
• Could inappropriate use of thyroid medication be harmful?
• Typical treatment strategies for thyroid cancer.
• And more...

In this episode I discuss Gut Health with Holistic Nutritionist Josch Dech. We discuss the importance of gut health in relation to health in general, thyroid physiology, and immune disorders.

Topics discussed:

• What is causing chronic GI symptoms and disorders?
• How does functional GI assessment differ from allopathic GI assessment?
• The impact of too much estrogen on GI function
• What should a person do first to improve their GI function?
• Acid reflux; too much or too little stomach acid?
• And more...

Josh is an ex-paramedic, and Holistic Nutritionist, specializing in gut health. It was the successes his clients have had with complex digestive diseases, previously thought to be impossible, that got him connected to some of the world’s most renowned doctors.

In episode 145, I discuss water with water expert, Dr. Kelly Halderman. We go deep into the healing properties of water. Regardless of what health challenges you might have, this podcast is essential to your healing and health.

In this episode, we cover:

• Is all water the same?
• What is structured water, and why is it important?
• Hydrogenated water vs anti-oxidants.
• The best form of water.
• How much water do you need?
• How do you determine if you are properly hydrated?
• And more...

Dr. Kelly Halderman has a background in functional medicine, earning her medical doctorate (MD) in 2007 & completing a family practice medicine internship with the University of Minnesota in 2009. She is an international educator in the area of integrative and precision health. Dr. Halderman also has a traditional Naturopathic Medical Degree from KCNH. She holds certification in MethylGenetic Nutrition by The Nutrigenetic Research Institute and certification from The American Functional Neurology Institute in Functional Neurology and Neurofeedback. She is an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, President and founder of The American Association of Nutraceutical Formulators, and a member of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Society of Physician Entrepreneurs.

Dr. Halderman has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, is also board certified in Clinical Nutrition by the CNCB, has certification in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University, and health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She also has comprehensive experience in nutraceutical science & formulation, creating & educating on novel formulations for consumers, practitioners & professional associations such as the NFL Hall of Fame. A former physician turned executive-level biotech expert, she currently serves as Weo’s Chief Health Officer, a health-conscious company that harnesses the power of diamond electrolysis to augment the most precious molecule on the planet, water.