The Hormone Shifts Every Woman Must Watch For with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar
Perimenopause can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar shares insights from her new faith-based book The Perimenopause Reset. We talk about hormonal shifts, environmental toxins, gut health, and stress and how nutrition, and simple lifestyle changes can restore balance. She also explains the correct fasting method according to your menstrual cycle, and how certain peptides may help in easing discomfort and supporting sexual health. If you’re navigatin...
23 Sep 202549min
The Downside of Using Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) To Lower Thyroid Antibodies
Is Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) the answer for lowering thyroid antibodies? This episode explores the real benefits and limitations of LDN for autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease. I share what the research actually says, why results are mixed, and why LDN should never replace the foundations of thyroid healing. Listen in to get clarity before deciding if this option makes sense for you. 00:00 – Episode Preview 00:59 – Podcast Introduction 01:23 – How Low Dose Naltrexone Wo...
16 Sep 202520min
Why Hair Loss Happens and What Helps with VJ Hamilton
What if hair loss was really a signal from your body, not just a cosmetic issue? In this episode, I talk with VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmune Nutritionist, about overcoming alopecia areata and other forms of hair loss by addressing root causes. We dive into nutrient deficiencies, gut health, thyroid imbalances, and inflammation and how functional medicine can help hair grow back naturally. If you’ve been told there’s no hope for hair loss, this episode will challenge that belief. Episode Timelin...
9 Sep 202548min
Can Dental Work Keep Thyroid Antibodies High? (Mercury & Root Canals Explained)
Could treatments many people consider ‘normal' dental procedures, like root canals or mercury fillings, impact your thyroid healing? This episode looks at how dental work might influence thyroid health. I’ll explain what mercury amalgams are, why some people feel better after removing them, and why others do not. We’ll also cover the debate around root canals and whether they can create ongoing immune stress. The focus isn’t on quick fixes but on helping you think through risks and benefits s...
2 Sep 202528min
Secrets to Sleeping Well and Aging Slowly | Dr. Lisa Merritt
If your sleep is suffering and you’re worried about aging faster than you should, you might be overlooking some simple changes. Dr. Lisa Merritt, a functional medicine expert and holistic health educator, shares how seemingly harmless habits can disrupt sleep and accelerate aging. We talk about strategies for calming a racing mind, improving vagal nerve tone, and setting up an environment that supports deep, restorative rest. You’ll also hear how to spot anti-aging fads that waste time and mo...
26 Aug 20251h 18min
Never Eat These Foods with Hyperthyroidism
If you’re newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, start here. This episode lays out a foundational overview of foods that are best avoided when healing from hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease. I cover the “big ones” like gluten, dairy, refined sugar, alcohol, and grains, as well as the less obvious culprits. I also explain the reasoning behind these recommendations, including gut permeability, immune reactivity, and long-term thyroid stability. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of which foods m...
19 Aug 202530min
The Gut-Autoimmune Thyroid Connection with Dr. Heather Finley
What if your bloating, fatigue, or constipation isn’t just “gut-related”… but a thyroid clue? Dr. Heather Finley explains why low stomach acid, sluggish bile flow, and post-food poisoning symptoms can be red flags in thyroid cases. She shares how conventional approaches miss the deeper causes behind SIBO, constipation, and nutrient deficiencies and how gut issues can slow thyroid hormone conversion. We also touch on practical tools like stool testing, mineral analysis, and even burp tests tha...
12 Aug 202550min
Why Graves’ Disease Needs More Attention—And What To Do After a Relapse
Graves’ disease is ignored in the thyroid world, here’s the conversation no one is having.” While Hashimoto's dominates the discussion, Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism are often left out of the spotlight, leaving patients searching for answers on their own. In this episode, we’ll explore why that happens, the truth about remission, and the most common reasons relapses occur. I’ll share practical ways to calm symptoms naturally, when combining meds with herbs makes sense, and why addressin...
5 Aug 202535min
