In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I'm joined once again by the legendary Monica Brandt, someone I've admired for decades in the fitness world, but who’s now become my cherished sister in Christ and go-to prayer warrior. We get real about how faith can radically transform your healing journey, whether you’re facing a major health crisis like cancer or navigating the daily battles of hormone imbalances and thyroid conditions. We go deep into why mindset alone isn't enough, and how, when y...
Jul 08, 2025•53 min•Ep. 540
I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my own cancer surgery recovery playbook—my 5 rapid recovery tools that helped me bounce back faster than my doctor thought possible. You’ll get the real story about my hysterectomy, the emotional rollercoaster of a cancer diagnosis (yep, I’m officially cancer-free!), and the exact science-backed strategies I used to speed heal, crush inflammation, support my immune system, and get back to the gym way ahead of schedule. If cancer, surgery, or just flat-out...
Jul 04, 2025•32 min•Ep. 539
Is your Synthroid (T4) prescription quietly sabotaging your health or maybe even worse? Is it hiking up your cancer risk? In this episode, I rip apart the social media fear-mongering and take you on a science-backed deep dive through the headline making claims about Levothyroxine, Synthroid, and all things T4. You’ll hear the truth behind those scary “T4 causes cancer” statements, what the research actually says, and why so many docs lean on T4-only treatments that can leave you fat, foggy, and,...
Jul 01, 2025•31 min•Ep. 538
In this episode, I team up with Ulrich Dempfle—the brain behind the Carol bike—to shatter the “cardio queen” myth once and for all. We get into the science of why endless hours on the treadmill aren’t just pointless, they could be sabotaging your thyroid, spiking cortisol, breaking down muscle, and making your body hang on to fat for dear life. Instead, Ulrich and I reveal how short, AI-powered, resistance-based sprints (just two bursts of 20 seconds!) can supercharge your VO2 max, metabolic hea...
Jun 27, 2025•49 min•Ep. 537
In this seriously personal episode, I'm flipping the script and taking you behind the scenes of my own cancer diagnosis, a twist that was never in the plan. I'm sharing every detail, from how I accidentally stumbled onto my uterine cancer (no, I wasn’t bleeding!) to the boatload of questions, second opinions, unconventional protocols, and tough-as-nails decisions that followed. I break down not only the roller coaster of emotions, but also the exact hormone strategies, labs, interventions, and h...
Jun 24, 2025•40 min•Ep. 536
In this episode, I finally get to pick the brain of the incredible Stephanie Grutz, integrative cancer specialist and my own guide through the wild world of cancer prevention and healing. We shatter the myths around high dose melatonin.... and you know what? It’s not just a sleep aid! Stephanie reveals how taking melatonin in high doses (think 150 mg—and yes, really!) can supercharge mitochondrial health, ramp up detox, and even help protect you from cancer and radiation. Worried about groggines...
Jun 20, 2025•45 min•Ep. 535
I'm diving head-first into something totally different, and much deeper, with my guest and friend Ryan Riley. We’ve all heard the classic advice: get your hormones and thyroid balanced, clean up your diet, ditch the toxins. But what about those stubborn health plateaus that just won’t budge, no matter how “optimized” your labs look? That’s exactly why I brought Ryan and his transformative 60-Day More Health, More Life, More YOU Challenge to you. We break down why true healing, lasting, body-wide...
Jun 17, 2025•48 min•Ep. 534
In this episode, I'm joined by Amitay Eshel, CEO and founder of Young Goose, to share all the secrets behind having glowing, youthful skin... yes, even in midlife! If you’ve been bouncing between skincare lines and feeling underwhelmed by promises and airbrushed claims, this conversation delivers the real deal. Amitay and I dive deep into why midlife skin changes seemingly overnight (hello, hormones and thyroid!) and how your skin is a true window into what’s happening inside your body. We go wa...
Jun 13, 2025•51 min•Ep. 533
I’m pulling back the curtain on “the silent epidemic” that your doctors (and the nightly news) are avoiding like the plague: undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and downright dismissed thyroid dysfunction. With over 20 million Americans on thyroid meds (and millions more suffering in silence), I lay out exactly why being foggy, fat, and fatigued isn’t “just getting older”, it’s your body whispering (and then screaming) for help. We get into the medical gaslighting that keeps you trapped in a body that do...
Jun 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 530
I’m diving deep with James Swanwick—a true pioneer in the alcohol-free movement—to expose the real poison in your glass that’s tanking your metabolism, wrecking your thyroid, screwing up your sleep, fueling inflammation, and yes, making it almost impossible to lose weight. And spoiler alert: it’s not glyphosate, it’s ALCOHOL. We unravel the deeply ingrained cultural conditioning that makes you think alcohol is “normal” and even “healthy”—while in reality, even just one drink a night can cause br...
Jun 06, 2025•54 min•Ep. 531
In this powerhouse episode of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing something deeply personal: my recent uterine cancer diagnosis. But this isn’t just a story about me—it’s about everything I’m uncovering for YOU as I navigate the tough questions about hormone replacement, cancer risk, and bioidentical hormones. I brought in the hormone whisperer herself, Betty Murray, to break down my DUTCH test results and show you how this test can reveal critical pieces of your ...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 530
You've got to listen to this episode, I’m breaking down everything you didn’t know you needed to know about Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and those mysterious antibody labs called TPO and TGAb. If you’ve ever found yourself confused about the difference between Hashimoto’s and plain-old hypothyroidism, or if you’ve heard the words “thyroid peroxidase” and “thyroglobulin antibodies” and immediately tuned out, this one is for you. I’m digging deep into what these antibodies really mean, why having ...
May 30, 2025•37 min•Ep. 529
If you’ve ever wondered why your libido has gone MIA, why amazing orgasms feel elusive, or why your partner just doesn’t seem to initiate anymore—this episode is your unfiltered, no-holds-barred roadmap to sexual vitality. I sit down with intimacy expert Susan Bratton, and together we rip up the old scripts about “foreplay,” shake off outdated ideas of what sex is supposed to be, and dive deep into the real (and fixable!) reasons behind low libido, lackluster pleasure, and the myth that a dry sp...
May 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 528
I'm diving deep with Regan Archibald, an absolute peptide and regenerative medicine genius to unearth mind-blowing therapies that fight aging, melt fat, heal your body, and sometimes even help you skip surgery entirely. If you're tired, feeling older than your age, or frustrated that traditional protocols aren't moving the needle, you need to hear this. We break down why most people barely scratch the surface when it comes to peptides and why these little protein messengers are the secret to amp...
May 23, 2025•59 min•Ep. 527
I’m diving deep into that all-too-familiar “tired but wired” feeling that leaves you dragging through the day but wide awake when your head finally hits the pillow. We’re talking about why your body can feel exhausted and amped up all at once and it’s not just a minor inconvenience. I’ll break down how chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, and a disrupted circadian rhythm (AKA your body’s internal clock) are at the root of this frustrating state. We’ll explore why your cortisol levels could be riding...
May 20, 2025•36 min•Ep. 526
I’m joined by the brilliant Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Saunas, and we’re taking a deep dive into the science and magic of infrared saunas, detox, and the power of sweating it out...literally! We kick things off by busting myths about detox and really get into why your body needs REAL, effective detoxification. Connie and I go high-level on how toxins impact everything from your energy and hormones (hello, thyroid function and estrogen dominance) to gut health, inflammation, skin, slee...
May 16, 2025•52 min•Ep. 525
In this can’t-miss episode, I’m joined by the one and only Ben Azadi—keto authority, metabolic health detective, and author of the powerhouse book “Metabolic Freedom.” If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in “metabolic prison”—think weight that won’t budge, crushing fatigue, crazy cravings, or insulin resistance that no prescription seems to touch—Ben is here to break the chains. We’re diving deep into what it really means to be metabolically broken (spoiler alert: a shocking 93% of Americans fal...
May 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 524
I’ve got something extra special for you—Serene and Pearl, the powerhouse sister duo behind the Trim Healthy Mama movement, are joining me to get real about navigating hormones, aging, and conquering that stubborn menopausal midsection. We're diving into their brand new book, "Trim Healthy Wisdom," and trust me, this isn't just another diet guide—it's a full-on roadmap (with humor and heart!) for thriving in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. They open up about their personal battles with wei...
May 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 523
I’m diving deep into the art—and the science—of better relationships and personal transformation with none other than Joey Klein, transformation and mastery expert, author, and founder of Inner Matrix Systems. If you’ve ever found yourself bumping heads in your relationship, struggling to have those tough conversations about your health (especially when it comes with a hefty investment your partner may not understand), or feeling blocked from the life you truly want, this is the episode for you....
May 06, 2025•52 min•Ep. 519
I’m bringing you a serious game-changer for your body, your aging process, and yes—even your confidence. I sit down with "The Fitness Doctor" Robbie Stahl, a biomechanical genius with 27 years in kinesiology, who absolutely blew my mind in Vegas (and trust me, that’s not easy to do!). Forget everything you think you know about posture, exercise, and aging—Robbie breaks it down with his green, yellow, and red zones of alignment. We’re talking real talk on why your hips ache, why your shoulders ro...
May 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 521
I’m diving deep into the one element you’re absolutely insane not to be taking—iodine. If you’ve ever been confused by the anti-iodine noise floating around on social media, I’m setting the record straight and breaking down why every single cell in your body—from your thyroid and breasts to your brain, ovaries, and even the prostate—desperately needs iodine. We’re talking next-level benefits here: lower inflammation, a revved-up metabolism, serious cancer-fighting power, and a massive immune sys...
May 01, 2025•36 min•Ep. 520
I’m kicking off my iodine series by breaking down why you absolutely cannot afford to ignore this powerhouse halogen—especially if you’re wading through the challenges of hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause, or just tired of feeling sluggish, foggy, and blah. Forget the tired myths and scare tactics around iodine—you’ll hear exactly why practitioners who vilify iodine have it all wrong, and why not getting enough leaves you vulnerable to toxic halides like fluoride, bromide, and chlorine wr...
Apr 29, 2025•24 min•Ep. 519
Let's break down the secrets to aging vibrantly with registered dietitian and cellular health expert Jennifer Scheinman! We’re getting real about why you should actually care about your mitochondria (yes, those “powerhouses of the cell” from high school biology) and how showing a little love to those tiny energy factories can have a massive impact on your skin, muscle preservation, energy, and even your long-term weight and metabolism. Not only do we demystify Urolithin A—a buzzy biohacking supp...
Apr 25, 2025•49 min•Ep. 518
In this episode, I’m diving deep with my friend and health innovator Jessica McNaughton, CEO and co-founder of C60 Power, to crack open the magic of carbon 60—a Nobel Prize-winning molecule you’ve probably never heard enough about. We’re talking about cellular health at its core: how C60 crushes oxidative stress, eliminates free radicals (the culprits behind aging, inflammation, and maybe even cancer!), and acts as a super powered antioxidant that works in perfect harmony with your supplements a...
Apr 22, 2025•47 min•Ep. 517
Listen while I break down the truth bomb that thyroid optimization is actually easy—when you know what you’re doing! If you’ve ever felt lost in the maze of weight that won’t budge, midday crashes, or endless hair shedding and your labs keep coming back “normal,” this one's for you. I’ll walk you through the essentials, from the critical labs (hello, free T3 and reverse T3) to why T4-only therapy is basically a fairytale for most of us. It all starts with the right testing—if your doctor isn’t r...
Apr 18, 2025•20 min•Ep. 516
Join me as I dive into the sizzling wonders of saunas with my amazing guest, Joey and Lucy n this episode that's all about boosting weight loss and achieving hormone balance through the power of sweat. Whether you're battling low thyroid function, hormone imbalances, or mood swings, learn how saunas can transform your health routine. From rejuvenating detoxes and immunity boosts to enhanced relaxation and cardiovascular health, we’re unpacking everything saunas have to offer for a better you! To...
Apr 15, 2025•34 min•Ep. 515
In this must-listen episode of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast, I dive into the world of migraines with neuroscientist and former migraine sufferer, Dr. Elena Gross. We unravel the intricate connections between metabolism, thyroid health, and migraine pain, offering up innovative and science-backed solutions. From Dr. Elena's transformative personal journey, battling over 20 migraines a month, she uncovers the overlooked role of metabolic function in migraine management. We explore the fascinating ide...
Apr 11, 2025•51 min•Ep. 514
Join me for a truly inspiring episode of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast, where I catch up with Gabriella, a powerhouse and former patient who transformed her life from the depths of weight struggles and multiple miscarriages to vibrant health and new motherhood. Her journey is nothing short of remarkable, showcasing the life-changing impact of finding the right thyroid treatment. Gabriella opens up about her initial struggles with fatigue, nausea, and emotional challenges, sharing how her path took a...
Apr 08, 2025•37 min•Ep. 511
I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, a dentist who’s here to blow your mind about how your mouth might be the sneaky culprit behind your health woes. Imagine this: What's happening in your mouth could be messing with your thyroid and entire body! From mysterious root canals to wisdom tooth extractions that can seriously impact your endocrine system, Dr. Michelle is dropping revelations like bombs. We dive deep into her personal journey with mercury exposure in her practice...
Apr 04, 2025•47 min•Ep. 508
I get to dive into Amanda's incredible journey of finally cracking the code on her thyroid and hormone imbalances. Amanda's story is one of resilience and self-advocacy, having battled an undiagnosed thyroid condition for years. Despite consulting with several functional and supposedly thyroid-savvy doctors, Amanda found herself consistently let down, struggling with weight, energy, and overall well-being. Her story shines a light on the pitfall many face in the world of functional medicine, emp...
Apr 01, 2025•44 min•Ep. 511
