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 anyon...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 8Ep. 148
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 Holthou...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 147
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, a...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 146
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...
Nov 21, 2023•51 min•Season 7Ep. 145
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 144
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 backgr...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 7Ep. 143
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 with...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 38 min•Season 7Ep. 142
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 ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 141
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 ...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 140
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@allisonsamonfunctiona...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 139
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/ I...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 7Ep. 138
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 resis...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 7Ep. 137
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 pract...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 136
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 m...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 135
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 & Endocrinolo...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 134
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 i...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 133
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 c...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 132
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 sta...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 131
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 physiolo...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Season 7Ep. 130
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 ... Hope Pedraza is a Cer...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 7Ep. 129
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") ...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 128
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 mo...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 127
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 M...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 7Ep. 126
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 me...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 125
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 ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 7Ep. 124
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...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 123
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 i...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 7Ep. 122
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/...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 7Ep. 121
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: 1. What is adrenal distress and how does it impact overall health? 2. How do genetics impact our susceptibility to stress? 3. the effects of high cortisol? 4. How does adrenaline correlate with stress? 5. How can someone identify that they have adrenal distress? 6. Five unique stress types. 7. How does someone figure ou...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 120
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 traditio...
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 119
