Stop Believing This Hair Loss Myth
Many people reach for biotin the moment they notice more hair in the shower drain. But only few realize it can do more harm than good… Today, Julie Olson returns to talk through what’s really going on behind hair loss and the confusion around biotin. We get into why true biotin deficiency is rare, how high doses can interfere with other nutrients, and why it’s so important to step back and look at the bigger picture things like gut health, inflammation, toxin exposure, and hormone balance. Ju...
25 Marras 202551min
Why Healthy People Still Get Bone Loss
What happens when even surgery and supplements can’t get a broken bone to heal? When Dr. Ben Weitz fractured his femur and was told it might never heal, he turned to the same principles he’s used with patients for decades: ‘root cause, functional medicine’ thinking. In this conversation, he shares how he designed a bone-healing protocol that combined targeted nutrition, vitamin K2 and vitamin D optimization, growth factors, and the right kind of exercise stimulus. We also discuss why bo...
18 Marras 202558min
How Graves’ Disease Gets Ignored—and Why
Far too many people are living with misdiagnosed Graves’ or ignored hyperthyroidism and they don’t even know it yet. I’ve heard and read countless cases of people who were told their fatigue, anxiety, or rapid heartbeat were ‘just stress’, only to later learn that their thyroid was the real issue. Too often, hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease are missed because doctors rely on limited testing or dismiss subtle symptoms. In this episode, I explain why these oversights happen, what red...
11 Marras 202533min
From Cancer to Hashimoto’s: Her Healing Journey
Real progress comes when we stop managing symptoms and start understanding the body’s messages. What might yours be saying? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Ellis, a naturopathic doctor whose own health journey from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma to Hashimoto’s completely reshaped how she approaches healing. We talk about her path from cancer survivor to women’s hormone specialist, and how she uncovered the deeper connections between thyroid autoimmunity, toxins, and genetic vulnerability.&nbs...
4 Marras 202544min
What This New Graves’ Disease Study Reveals
A new study may have just changed how we think about two nutritional supplements that can benefit those with Graves’ disease. A new 2025 study looked at the combination of L-carnitine and selenium alongside methimazole and the results were more encouraging than I expected. In this episode, I walk you through what the researchers found, including how this combo may help lower thyroid antibodies, improve symptom control, and even reduce the total amount of methimazole needed. I also share my cl...
28 Loka 202526min
Common Myths of Balancing Hormones During Menopause with Dr. Sharon Stills
Many women are fearful of estrogen, especially with everything out there related to "estrogen dominance". What if the real danger isn’t estrogen but it’s misinformation? Dr. Sharon Stills has spent over two decades helping women move through perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. Her message is simple but powerful: hormones aren’t the enemy. They’re part of what keeps your brain, bones, and metabolism resilient as you age. We talk about why so many women are misled into avoi...
21 Loka 202553min
Should Tepezza Be Considered for TED?
When it’s your vision on the line, what choice would you make? In this podcast audit, I speak with Linda, who faced sudden double vision and eye changes that no one could explain at first. What began as mild symptoms quickly turned into Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), forcing her to make tough decisions on when to move beyond homeopathic care and consider Tepezza. We talk about what finally made a difference, what didn’t, and how she kept her immune system and hope strong through it all. Tune in t...
14 Loka 202529min
What Happens When Hormones Get Unbalanced with Bria Gadd
Feeling “off” in your 30s, 40s, or 50s? Hormone imbalances may be the reason and now is the time to act. Bria Gadd also known as The Period Whisperer is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, holistic health coach, and certified personal trainer. She helps women move past hormonal chaos by focusing on root causes rather than quick fixes. In this conversation, Bria shares her own perimenopause journey and the lessons that shaped her work from understanding health debt to managin...
7 Loka 202553min
