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  • 103: Insulin Resistance Changes Everything - The Hidden Driver of Weight Gain, Inflammation, and Thyroid Dysfunction with Dr. Alessia Roehnelt

    103: Insulin Resistance Changes Everything - The Hidden Driver of Weight Gain, Inflammation, and Thyroid Dysfunction with Dr. Alessia Roehnelt
    2026/10/15
    What if insulin resistance is quietly driving inflammation, weight gain, and thyroid dysfunction years before blood sugar ever looks abnormal?In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Alessia Roehnelt for an in-depth conversation about insulin resistance and why it can be such an important marker of long-term metabolic health.Dr. Roehnelt explains how insulin functions in the body, what happens when insulin resistance develops, and why chronically elevated insulin can contribute to inflammation, weight gain, metabolic dysfunction, and disease progression.They also explore the bidirectional relationship between insulin resistance and hypothyroidism, including how thyroid dysfunction can worsen metabolic health and how insulin resistance can complicate thyroid function and treatment.🔑 In This Episode:What insulin resistance is and how it developsWhy insulin resistance may appear before prediabetes or type 2 diabetesCommon physical and metabolic signs of insulin resistanceAcanthosis nigricans, carb sensitivity, and rapid weight fluctuationsThe relationship between insulin resistance and hypothyroidismHow insulin resistance may affect thyroid hormone absorption and conversionWhy fasting insulin can provide useful information beyond A1c alone“Normal” vs. optimal fasting glucose, insulin, and A1c valuesWhy population-based lab ranges do not always reflect optimal healthThe role of vitamin D in metabolic and hormonal healthFatty liver markers including AST and ALT🏃‍♀️ Improving Insulin SensitivityDr. Roehnelt and McCall discuss foundational strategies including:Consistent, restorative sleepStrength and resistance trainingReducing refined carbohydratesPairing carbohydrates with protein and fatUsing continuous glucose monitors to better understand personal responsesStrategic intermittent fasting when appropriate💊 Medications DiscussedMetforminImproves insulin sensitivityHas a long history of clinical useCan be a cost-effective early interventionGLP-1 receptor agonistsReduce appetite and slow gastric emptyingLower liver glucose productionImprove insulin signalingMay help reduce inflammation in appropriate patients🌿 Key TakeawaysInsulin resistance can often be improved when identified early.“Normal” lab values do not always tell the entire story, and weight gain is far more complex than calories in versus calories out.One of the biggest themes in this episode is that inflammation connects metabolic dysfunction, thyroid disease, and autoimmunity, making individualized, whole-body evaluation incredibly important. 📖 Pre-Order Take Back Your Thyroid + Get a Free BonusPre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, and choose one free bonus:🎓 Thyroid Empowered Course — a $399 valueOR🩺 $150 off a new patient visit at Modern Thyroid Clinic👉 https://book.modernthyroidclinic.com/📍 Connect with Dr. Alessia RoehneltWebsite & Practice:https://www.endohealthdoc.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/endohealthdoc/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/alessia.roehnelt📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and WellnessModern Thyroid Clinic:https://modernthyroidclinic.com/McCall McPherson:https://www.mccallmcpherson.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_JyQdBAJwYT3rMDsvyriwFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/McCallMcPhersonPAC/X / Twitter:https://x.com/thyroidexpert
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    44 分
  • 102: Is It ADHD or Your Hormones? The Thyroid & Perimenopause Connection with Dr. Jolene Brighten

    102: Is It ADHD or Your Hormones? The Thyroid & Perimenopause Connection with Dr. Jolene Brighten
    2026/10/08
    What if the brain fog, forgetfulness, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or difficulty getting things done isn’t simply stress—or even your thyroid?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson, PA-C sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten, women’s health expert and bestselling author, to explore the often-overlooked connection between ADHD in women, thyroid function, hormones, perimenopause, inflammation, and brain health.Dr. Brighten explains why so many women reach adulthood without an ADHD diagnosis and why hormonal transitions can suddenly make symptoms that were once manageable feel impossible to ignore.She also explains an important overlap for thyroid patients: hypothyroidism itself can create ADHD-like symptoms, including brain fog, low mental energy, working-memory problems, changes in neurotransmitter function, and difficulty with executive function.In This Episode:Why ADHD in women is often missed or misdiagnosedHow female ADHD can look different from stereotypical hyperactivityAnxiety, depression, and undiagnosed ADHDHow hypothyroidism can mimic ADHD symptomsEmotional dysregulation, time blindness, and executive dysfunctionADHD, Hashimoto’s, PMDD, endometriosis, POTS, histamine issues, and other co-occurring conditionsDr. Brighten’s brain-immune-hormone modelWhy puberty, postpartum, birth control, perimenopause, and postmenopause can change ADHD symptomsEstrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin, and brain energyWhy perimenopause can make ADHD much harder to manageGut health, sleep, exercise, protein, omega-3s, fiber, and polyphenolsHow to work with your healthcare provider instead of trying to DIY everythingADHD or Hypothyroidism?One of the most important conversations in this episode is the overlap between ADHD and low thyroid function.Dr. Brighten explains that hypothyroidism can affect brain energy, memory, attention, neurotransmitters, and executive function. Her approach is to address hypothyroidism first when it could be contributing to new ADHD-like symptoms.If difficulties with planning, organization, emotional regulation, focus, or executive function persist—especially when similar patterns have existed since childhood—it may be worth investigating another layer.Why Hormones MatterDr. Brighten discusses important hormonal windows when ADHD symptoms may change or become more obvious: puberty, postpartum, the pill, perimenopause, and postmenopause.During perimenopause in particular, shifts in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, insulin regulation, mitochondrial function, and brain energy may make brain fog, sleep problems, emotional dysregulation, and executive dysfunction more difficult.📖 AVAILABLE NOW: ADHD and WomenDr. Brighten’s new book, ADHD and Women: A Guide to Optimizing Your Hormones and Thriving with ADHD, is available now.The book explores female ADHD through a hormone-focused lens and includes guidance on gut health, sleep, exercise, nutrition, supplements, hormones, quizzes, and a 14-day reset.👉 https://drbrighten.com/adhd-and-women/📖 Pre-Order Take Back Your Thyroid + Get a Free BonusPre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, and choose one free bonus:🎓 Thyroid Empowered Course — a $399 value OR🩺 $150 off a new patient visit at Modern Thyroid Clinic👉 https://book.modernthyroidclinic.com/Connect with Dr. Jolene BrightenWebsite:https://drbrighten.com/📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpaThis episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease or replace individualized medical care.
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    48 分
  • 101: From PCOS & Hypothyroidism to Long COVID: Personalized Healing, Peptides & Regenerative Medicine with Nicole Peterson Doran

    101: From PCOS & Hypothyroidism to Long COVID: Personalized Healing, Peptides & Regenerative Medicine with Nicole Peterson Doran
    2026/10/01
    What happens when you’re doing everything “right” for your health but still don’t feel like yourself?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Nicole Peterson Doran, co-founder of PUR-FORM, Humanaut Health franchisee, and host of The Healthspan Collective Podcast, to talk about her decades-long journey through PCOS, hypothyroidism, inflammation, fertility concerns, long COVID, mast cell activation symptoms, and ultimately finding a more personalized approach to health.Nicole’s story began at just 16 years old when she rapidly gained weight, developed facial hair, experienced irregular periods, severe fatigue, and intense brain fog. She was diagnosed with PCOS and later hypothyroidism, but traditional treatment did little to resolve how she actually felt.That experience eventually led her into integrative medicine, whole-food nutrition, mindfulness, and the concept of bio-individuality—the idea that what works for one person may not work for another.In This Episode:Nicole’s experience with PCOS and hypothyroidism beginning in her teensWhy whole foods and lifestyle changes became a turning pointThe importance of bio-individuality in thyroid and hormone healthWhy there is no single “best” diet, medication, or wellness plan for everyoneHow Nicole prepared her body for pregnancy after years of PCOSThe supplements and lifestyle changes she personally used while preparing for fertilityHer long-COVID journey and mast cell activation symptomsHer personal experience with microdosed tirzepatideThymosin alpha-1 and larazotideWhy gut health became an important piece of her recoveryWhat EBO2 is and how PUR-FORM uses regenerative therapiesThe evolution from struggling patient to health entrepreneurFertility After PCOSNicole shares how being told as a teenager that getting pregnant could be difficult stayed with her for years.When she decided she wanted to conceive, she worked intentionally with her practitioners, focused on reducing inflammation, prioritized rest, limited travel, reduced alcohol and sugar, and used supplements including CoQ10 and fish oil.She became pregnant after approximately three months, while emphasizing that fertility is deeply individual and there is still an element of uncertainty that cannot always be controlled.Long COVID, MCAS & Finding New ToolsAfter COVID, Nicole experienced months of intense histamine-type symptoms, inflammation, brain fog, irritability, and weight changes.She describes working with practitioners and personally using several tools during her recovery, including microdosed tirzepatide, thymosin alpha-1, larazotide, nutritional support, and regenerative therapies. These are shared as Nicole’s personal experience and are not recommendations for every listener.About Nicole Peterson DoranNicole Peterson Doran is a co-founder of PUR-FORM, a comprehensive health optimization clinic in Boca Raton, Florida. She is also involved with Humanaut Health and hosts The Healthspan Collective Podcast.Her work focuses on personalized health, metabolic and hormonal wellness, regenerative medicine, and helping people find answers when conventional approaches have not been enough.Connect with NicoleInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/nicolejdoran/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejpeterson/PUR-FORM:https://purformhealth.com/Humanaut Health:https://humanauthealth.com/This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace individualized medical advice.📖 Pre-Order Take Back Your Thyroid + Get a Free BonusPre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, and choose one free bonus:🎓 Thyroid Empowered Course, a $399 valueOR🩺 $150 off a new patient visit at Modern Thyroid ClinicPre-Order & Claim Your Free Bonus📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa
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    39 分
  • 100: Still Sick on Thyroid Medication? – The Shocking Truth Doctors Aren’t Explaining with Elle Russ

    100: Still Sick on Thyroid Medication? – The Shocking Truth Doctors Aren’t Explaining with Elle Russ
    2026/09/24

    In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness, McCall McPherson, PA-C sits down with thyroid health expert and bestselling author Elle Russ to discuss why so many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s continue experiencing symptoms even while taking thyroid medication—and what may be missing from conventional thyroid treatment.

    They break down the limitations of relying on TSH alone, the difference between “normal” thyroid labs and actually feeling well, and why thyroid treatment may need to consider the bigger picture, including T4, T3, reverse T3, medication type, dosage, timing, symptoms, and the individual patient.

    If you’ve ever been told your thyroid labs are normal while you still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight gain, mood changes, high cholesterol, fertility concerns, or other hypothyroid symptoms, this conversation will help you better understand the questions to ask about your thyroid care.

    📖 PRE-ORDER TAKE BACK YOUR THYROID

    McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, is the science-based guide for people who are tired of being told everything looks “normal” when they still don’t feel well.

    Pre-order the hardcover and receive the Thyroid Empowered Course ($399 value) FREE with your pre-order.

    👉 Pre-order here:

    https://book.modernthyroidclinic.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=take_back_your_thyroid_preorder&utm_content=episode_62_elle_russ

    🔑 IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Why you may still have hypothyroid symptoms while taking thyroid medication
    • Why relying only on TSH can leave important information out of the picture
    • “Normal” thyroid lab ranges vs. optimal thyroid function
    • T4, T3, reverse T3, and thyroid hormone conversion
    • T4-only medication vs. combination thyroid therapy
    • Natural desiccated thyroid vs. synthetic thyroid hormones
    • How medication dose and timing can affect thyroid treatment
    • The connection between thyroid dysfunction, fatigue, weight, mood, cholesterol, and fertility
    • Common misconceptions about thyroid hormone replacement
    • Why understanding your own thyroid labs matters
    • How to become a more informed advocate for your thyroid health

    👩‍⚕️ ABOUT ELLE RUSS

    Elle Russ is a bestselling author, thyroid health educator, and advocate.

    After experiencing years of hypothyroidism, misdiagnosis, and unsuccessful treatment herself, she became dedicated to helping others better understand thyroid health and advocate for more individualized care.

    She is the author of The Paleo Thyroid Solution and creator of The Ultimate Thyroid Course.

    🔗 ELLE RUSS RESOURCES

    Website:

    https://elleruss.com

    Free Thyroid Guide:

    https://freethyroidguide.com

    🌐 ABOUT MODERN THYROID CLINIC

    Modern Thyroid Clinic specializes in helping patients understand and address persistent thyroid symptoms through individualized, comprehensive thyroid care.

    https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com

    Subscribe for weekly conversations about thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, hormones, metabolism, functional medicine, women’s health, and longevity.

    This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or replace individualized medical advice from your healthcare provider.

    #Hypothyroidism #Hashimotos #ThyroidHealth #ThyroidMedication #WomensHealth
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    40 分
  • 99: Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection, Surgery & What You Need to Know with Dr. Rashmi Roy

    99: Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection, Surgery & What You Need to Know with Dr. Rashmi Roy
    2026/09/17
    Could a simple neck self-check help you notice a thyroid concern earlier?September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and in this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Rashmi Roy, a fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrine surgeon specializing in thyroid and parathyroid disorders.Dr. Roy practices at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa and has performed thousands of thyroid and parathyroid procedures. Together, McCall and Dr. Roy have an important conversation about thyroid cancer risk, early detection, diagnosis, thyroid nodules, surgery, Hashimoto’s, and how patients can make more informed decisions about their thyroid health.They discuss how to perform a neck self-check, potential signs and risk factors to be aware of, and when thyroid ultrasound or additional evaluation may be appropriate.Dr. Roy also explains what patients should know before thyroid surgery, including common misconceptions, potential complications, and why the experience of your thyroid surgeon can matter when evaluating surgical options.The conversation also explores Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, its relationship to overall thyroid health and thyroid cancer risk, evolving approaches to treatment and post-surgical management, and why learning to ask better questions can help you become a stronger advocate for your own care.Whether you are navigating a thyroid nodule, Hashimoto’s, a possible thyroid cancer diagnosis, or an upcoming thyroid surgery, this episode offers practical information to help you approach the next step with greater clarity.🔑 In This Episode:How to perform a neck self-checkSigns, symptoms, and risk factors associated with thyroid cancerWhen thyroid ultrasound or additional screening may be consideredWhat patients should know about thyroid nodulesWhy surgeon experience matters when choosing a thyroid surgeonCommon myths about thyroid surgeryPotential risks and complications of thyroid surgeryHashimoto’s and its relationship to thyroid health and thyroid cancer riskNew and emerging approaches to treatment and post-surgical managementHow to advocate for yourself and ask better questions about your care👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Rashmi RoyDr. Rashmi Roy is a fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrine surgeon specializing in thyroid and parathyroid disorders. She practices at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa and has performed thousands of thyroid and parathyroid procedures.Her extensive surgical experience gives her a valuable perspective on thyroid cancer diagnosis, surgical decision-making, potential complications, and what patients should consider when selecting a thyroid surgeon.If you know someone navigating thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Hashimoto’s, or an upcoming thyroid surgery, share this episode with them during Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month.📘 Pre-Order Take Back Your ThyroidMcCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, is available for pre-order now.Pre-order and receive FREE access to the Thyroid Empowered Course — a $399 value.👉 Pre-order here:https://book.modernthyroidclinic.com/📲 Connect with McCall & Modern Thyroid ClinicMcCall McPherson, PA-CInstagram: @mccallmcphersonpa https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/Modern Thyroid ClinicInstagram: @modernthyroid https://www.instagram.com/modernthyroid/Learn more about Modern Thyroid Clinic:https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace individualized medical care.#ThyroidCancerAwarenessMonth #ThyroidCancer #ThyroidHealth #ThyroidCancerAwareness #ThyroidSurgery #ThyroidNodules #Hashimotos #HashimotosDisease #Hypothyroidism #ThyroidDisease #EndocrineHealth #WomensHealth #ModernThyroidClinic #McCallMcPherson #TakeBackYourThyroid
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    40 分
  • 98: Thyroid Dysfunction, Cellular Stress & Autophagy: A New Way to Think About Chronic Illness with Dr. Bill Rawls

    98: Thyroid Dysfunction, Cellular Stress & Autophagy: A New Way to Think About Chronic Illness with Dr. Bill Rawls
    2026/09/10
    What if thyroid dysfunction isn’t always an isolated thyroid problem, but a signal that the cells throughout your body are under too much stress?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Bill Rawls, physician, bestselling author, and co-founder of Vital Plan, for a fascinating conversation about cellular health, chronic illness, autophagy, microbes, stress, thyroid function, and the role herbs may play in supporting resilience.Dr. Rawls’ perspective grew out of his own health crisis. After years of intense work and inadequate sleep as an OB-GYN, his health deteriorated dramatically. He experienced fatigue, neurological symptoms, joint problems, cardiac symptoms, and eventually discovered evidence of Lyme disease. After conventional approaches failed to restore his health, his experience with herbal therapy led him into decades of research on chronic illness and cellular wellness.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why Dr. Rawls views cellular stress as a common thread in chronic illnessFive major categories that can stress our cellsWhy nutrition, environmental toxins, sleep, movement, and microbes matterWhat autophagy is and why cellular repair is essentialHow fasting, exercise, and stress can influence autophagyThe relationship between thyroid hormone and cellular metabolismWhy Dr. Rawls views thyroid dysfunction as a possible signal of broader cellular stressHis hypothesis about microbes, thyroid cells, and Hashimoto’sHow chronic psychological stress and cortisol affect cellular recoveryWhy whole foods, plant diversity, sleep, movement, and reducing toxic exposures form the foundation of his approachHow adaptogenic herbs may support cellular resilienceAshwagandha, rhodiola, reishi, cordyceps, Japanese knotweed, Chinese skullcap, dandelion, and milk thistleWhy herbs became central to Dr. Rawls’ approach to chronic illnessThe Five Drivers of Cellular StressDr. Rawls encourages listeners to zoom out from individual diagnoses and look at the health of the cells themselves.He organizes common sources of cellular stress into five broad areas: inadequate nutrition, toxic exposures, insufficient recovery and sleep, physical stress or inactivity, and microbes.His goal is not simply to suppress symptoms, but to create an internal environment that gives cells the resources and recovery time they need to function well.Autophagy: Your Cells’ Recycling and Repair SystemA major part of the conversation focuses on autophagy, the ongoing process cells use to recycle damaged components and maintain themselves.Dr. Rawls explains how fasting, movement, and other mild stressors may stimulate this process, while excessive stress can become counterproductive. He emphasizes balance between stress and recovery, rather than believing that more fasting or harder exercise is always better.What Does This Mean for Thyroid Health?Dr. Rawls describes thyroid hormone as an important metabolic signal that helps cells produce and use energy.His central argument is that when cells are chronically stressed, thyroid function may become part of that larger picture. Rather than viewing fatigue or thyroid dysfunction completely in isolation, he encourages looking at sleep, nutrition, stress, environmental exposures, movement, and overall cellular health.Connect with Dr. Bill Rawls🌿 Dr. Bill Rawls at RawlsMD📖 The Cellular Wellness Solution📖 Unlocking Lyme🌱 Explore Vital PlanRESTORE180™Dr. Rawls also shares RESTORE180, Vital Plan’s six-month program for people navigating complex chronic illness. The program progresses through stress regulation, gut and detoxification support, and concentrated botanical formulations.Learn More About RESTORE180📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa
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  • 97: The Thyroid Supplement Guide: What to Take for Energy, Hair Loss, Hashimoto’s & More with Melissa Afflerbach

    97: The Thyroid Supplement Guide: What to Take for Energy, Hair Loss, Hashimoto’s & More with Melissa Afflerbach
    2026/09/03
    With thousands of supplements promising more energy, better hair, improved thyroid function, and healthier aging, how do you know what your body actually needs?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Melissa “Mel” Afflerbach, Clinical Director of Weight Loss & Supplement Programs, for a practical conversation about the supplements they use and recommend within their thyroid and metabolic health programs.They break down some of the most common concerns women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s experience—from persistent fatigue and low energy to hair loss—and explain why supplementation should support the bigger picture rather than replace investigating the root cause of a symptom.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why correcting thyroid function may not completely resolve fatigueHow adrenal and mitochondrial health relate to energy productionThe difference between stimulant energy and supporting cellular energyWhy thyroid dysfunction can contribute to hair shedding and changes in hair, skin, and nailsWhy ferritin and thyroid labs matter when investigating hair lossHow collagen, micronutrients, and antioxidants may support hair, skin, and nailsWhy myo-inositol and selenium are used in ThyroShield™Why testing and understanding the cause of a symptom still mattersHow McCall and her clinical team choose supplements for MDRN WellnessA sneak peek at what they are developing specifically for the thyroid communityMcCall also shares the deeply personal story behind the “Sol” found throughout the MDRN Health line. Her late brother, Solomon, had been working on the project before his unexpected passing, and the line now carries part of his legacy forward.Supplements Discussed in This EpisodeAdrena-Sol — adrenal and energy support Shop Adrena-SolMito-Sol — mitochondrial and cellular energy support Shop Mito-SolBeauty Glow Collagen — collagen support for hair, skin, and nails Shop Beauty Glow CollagenComplete Beauty — micronutrient support for hair, skin, and nails Shop Complete BeautyAstaxanthin Antioxidant — antioxidant and skin support Shop AstaxanthinThyroShield™ — myo-inositol + selenium thyroid support Shop ThyroShield™Shop MDRN WellnessThe MDRN Wellness store was created to make choosing supplements less overwhelming. Products are selected by McCall and the clinical team with the needs of people navigating thyroid dysfunction, hormone concerns, low energy, and related symptoms in mind.Shop All MDRN Wellness Supplements📖 Pre-Order Take Back Your Thyroid + Get a Free BonusPre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, and choose one free bonus:🎓 Thyroid Empowered Course, a $399 valueOR🩺 $150 off a new patient visit at Modern Thyroid ClinicPre-Order & Claim Your Free Bonus📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa
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    29 分
  • 96: Your Thyroid Is a Barometer: What Chronic Disease Can Teach Us About Stress, Environment, and Prevention with Kelly McKenna

    96: Your Thyroid Is a Barometer: What Chronic Disease Can Teach Us About Stress, Environment, and Prevention with Kelly McKenna
    2026/08/27
    What if your thyroid symptoms aren’t an isolated problem, but one signal from a body asking you to pay attention?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Kelly McKenna, CEO and Co-Founder of End Chronic Disease, to explore thyroid health, autoimmunity, chronic stress, environmental exposures, nutrition, and what it really means to focus on prevention.Kelly’s health journey began with a celiac disease diagnosis in high school, followed by nearly two decades of autoimmune and chronic health challenges. In her early 30s, thyroid labs disrupted her plans to freeze her eggs and pushed her to ask a different question: instead of accepting hypothyroidism as inevitable, what might actually be driving it?That curiosity eventually changed both her health and career.Key Topics CoveredKelly’s experience with celiac disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’sHow childhood stress may influence long-term healthWhy sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, and environment matterEnvironmental exposures and thyroid healthThe conversation around paraquat and chronic diseaseWhy prevention should begin in childhoodIodine, selenium, vitamin D, iron, and thyroid healthWhy Kelly calls her thyroid a “barometer” for her whole bodySimple strategies for fatigue and autoimmune flaresThe importance of boundaries and emotional healthBringing preventive health education into schoolsWhy chronic disease prevention requires both individual and systemic changeWhen Your Thyroid Becomes a Warning SystemAfter being re-diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, Kelly began closely observing how changes in sleep, nutrition, nutrient status, stress, and other aspects of daily life corresponded with her symptoms and thyroid labs.She focused on nutrients including iodine, selenium, vitamin D, and iron and experimented with dietary changes. As her thyroid markers improved, she noticed changes in her skin, digestion, fatigue, and overall wellbeing too.Today, Kelly describes her thyroid as a “barometer for my whole body.” When fatigue and familiar symptoms return, she views them as signals that her body may need more support, rest, or recovery.Stress, Environment, and Chronic DiseaseKelly also shares how growing up with a brother who experienced significant disabilities and frequent seizures created a chronic sense of uncertainty and stress, even within a loving family. Only later did she recognize how those experiences may have shaped her stress response.The conversation expands into environmental health, including paraquat exposure, ultra-processed foods, school environments, movement, and why the places where we live, work, learn, and eat deserve a larger role in conversations about chronic disease prevention.What If You’re Already Exhausted?When someone is already depleted, complicated wellness routines can feel impossible.Kelly recommends returning to basics. Her personal recovery toolbox has included restorative yoga, putting her legs up the wall, prioritizing sleep, simplifying food, gentle walking, acupuncture, positive experiences with people she loves, and examining emotional stress or boundaries that may be draining energy.The goal is to learn your body’s signals and build a collection of tools you can return to when you need them.About Kelly McKennaKelly McKenna is the CEO and Co-Founder of End Chronic Disease, an organization focused on chronic disease prevention, education, awareness, and policy change.🌐 End Chronic Disease 💼 Kelly McKenna on LinkedIn 📸 Kelly on Instagram @earth.to.kelly📖 Pre-Order Take Back Your Thyroid + Get a Free BonusPre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, and choose one free bonus:🎓 Thyroid Empowered Course, a $399 valueOR🩺 $150 off a new patient visit at Modern Thyroid ClinicPre-Order & Claim Your Free Bonus📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa
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    31 分