Thyroid Answers Podcast

In episode 192 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss perimenopause with Jenn Pike. Topics covered in this episode include: What is perimenopause? Common symptoms of perimenopause. Perimenopause: normal transition or dysfunction. How excessive stress impacts hormone regulation. Understanding the Perimenopausal Paradox. And more ... Jenn Pike is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Functionally Integrative Diagnostic Nutritionist specializing in women's health and hormones. She is the best-selling Author of three books; The Simplicity Project, The Simplicity Kitchen and The Simplicity Body. Jenn is the fiercely driven Founder of The Hormone Project, The Perimenopause Project, Synced and The Audacious Woman. Powerful programs dedicated to empowering and teaching women what they should have known about their bodies all along; the incredible healing abilities, wisdom and power they hold and how to bring them to life. Jenn sits on the Advisory Board for STRONG Fitness Magazine and serves you up weekly doses of education, wisdom and inspiration on her podcast The Simplicity Sessions which is ranked in the TOP 1% of podcasts in the world. You can also learn from her through Simplicity TV on YouTube with more than 3 million downloads combined.  As an inspired wife and Mom of two, she understands that true well-being as a woman is a journey to be enjoyed not a struggle to be forced. She will inspire you to cut the bs and create more Simplicity and Ease in all you do.  www.jennpike.com

25 Mars 1h 29min

In episode 191 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss weight loss and GLP1 medications with Orshi Mc Naughton. Topics covered in the podcast include: The role of thyroid hormone in homeostasis vs allostasis. GLP1, what it is, and what it does. Gut health and GLP1. Thyroid hormone and GLP1. Factors that impact GLP1 production. Pros and cons of GLP1 medications Critical strategies for those using GLP1 medications And more ...  Host of The Optimized Women Podcast, Orshi McNaughton, is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner specializing in women’s metabolic health, hormone balance, and longevity. As the founder of Precision Cellular Nutrition and the Women’s Biohacking Conference and with years of clinical experience working with clients on the root causes of chronic symptoms, Orshi empowers women to achieve high-performance health and thrive at every stage of life. Podcast: https://www.optimizedwomen.com/ IG: @optimizedwomen https://www.instagram.com/optimizedwomen/

18 Mars 1h 32min

In Episode 190 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with holistic dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. In this episode, we discuss: - The role of oral health in immune, thyroid, and overall health How heavy metals cause health problems How important is fluoride for oral health Flouride toothpaste alternatives Oral bacteria, infections, and autoimmunity And More ...   Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS, is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and pioneer in holistic dentistry. She founded Total Care Dental and Living Well with Dr. Michelle, offering resources to help people regain their health. After mercury exposure in her dental practice made her ill, she became a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and created "Health-Based Dentistry", linking oral health to overall wellness. Author of six books including "Living Well with Dr. Michelle", she is passionate about teaching and mentoring. A mother and grandmother, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and embracing nature's gifts. https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com

11 Mars 1h 22min

In episode 189 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Reed Davis is back to discuss how stress impacts your physiology and thyroid regulation. In this episode, we cover: The patient's frustration when their diagnosis is treated vs what caused the diagnosis. The difference between allopathic and functional medicine treatment strategies. Why supplementation is a tool in recovery, but not THE tool. Why your operating mode determines your treatment outcome. And More... Reed Davis, Double-Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT), is a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. As the visionary founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), Reed has pioneered the FDN Certification Course, which has empowered over 4,000 practitioners across 50 countries to take charge of their clients' health. With more than a decade of experience as Health Director at a Southern California wellness center, Reed has personally guided over 10,000 clients to optimal wellness, making him one of the most sought-after clinicians in his field. Access our popular webinar Step System to Overcome Unwanted Health Issues at https://fdntraining.com/balcavage

25 Feb 1h 27min

In episode 188 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is the founder of Nutrivore and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. Topics covered in this podcast: Her shift from the Paleo Diet to a Nutrivore Diet The concepts behind the Nutrivore Diet How food fear contributes to chronic health issues The Nutrivore foundational foods Why any food can fit into a healthy diet. And more ... Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is the founder of Nutrivore and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. She creates educational resources to help people improve their day-to-day diet and lifestyle choices, empowered and informed by the most current evidence-based scientific research. Dr. Sarah began her career as a science communicator and health educator when she launched her original website in 2011. Since then, Dr. Sarah has continued to follow the science—diving deep into immune health, metabolic health, gut microbiome health, nutritional sciences, and the compelling evidence for health at any size—while also observing the harm of healthism, diet culture, dogmatic misinformation and predatory marketing. With Nutrivore, Dr. Sarah has created a positive and inclusive approach to dietary guidance, based in science and devoid of dogma, using nutrient density and sufficiency as its basic principles: Nourishment, not judgment. https://nutrivore.com/

18 Feb 48min

In episode 187 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with Perinatal Athletic Therapist, Janette Yee. We have a conversation regarding the most significant endurance sport, pregnancy. We why we need to treat pregnancy and delivery like the endurance sport it is and discuss why every woman needs a rehab and recovery program. Topics covered in this podcast: The injuries we call pregnancy and delivery Why every woman who goes through a pregnancy and delivery should go through a rehab/recovery program. The significance of the pelvic floor and core Injuries that occur during a healthy pregnancy and delivery Physical and emotional injury of problematic pregnancy and different delivery types And more...   Janette Yee is a Perinatal Athletic Therapist whose goal is to completely redefine the current state of public C-section healthcare. She treats pregnancy like the ultimate endurance sport and C-section like a season-ending injury - from which every woman can recover, safely and simply.   After 20 years as a manual therapist and exercise professional, she now provides her services 1:1 and via online programs. She is best known for her tireless and passionate education in C-section recovery; for her groundbreaking Cesarean Recovery programs, and as an influencer on Instagram and TikTok (@ askjanette). Through her social media platforms, free workshops, and professional lectures, Janette is an internationally recognized advocate for women’s perinatal healthcare. Janette fills her days with mandatory playtime with her kids aged 6 and 9, while returning to her high school passion: competitive swimming. One of her greatest achievements is having her 15-year rugby career recognized with a team induction into the Rugby Ontario Hall of Fame. Instagram and TikTok: @askjanette YouTube: https://youtube.com/@askjanette Free Resource “Your Complete C-section Hospital Checklist” “Don’t Wait: Cesarean Birth Recovery Starts Day 1” “Safety First: 3 Cesarean Scar Massage Principles” “Cesarean Recovery Stage 1” Cesarean Recovery Stage 2

11 Feb 55min

In episode 4 of Thyroid Shorts, The Thyroid Management Trap: Stuck in Thyroid Purgatory, I discuss the following: What is Thyroid Purgatory? Why so many people don't feel well despite their labs being in normal range or optimized with their thyroid hormone replacement strategy. Why Thyroid Purgatory occurs with most thyroid management strategies? A different strategy to prevent Thyroid Purgatory and promote Thyroid Recovery. If you feel you are stuck in Thyroid Purgatory you can use the link below to schedule a complimentary discovery call to discuss how we may be able to work together to get you out of thyroid purgatory and on the road to thyroid recovery. Complimentary Discovery call link: https://p.bttr.to/3Jjp1l2

4 Feb 22min

In episode 186, I discuss air quality with air quality expert and founder of Jaspr, Mike Feldstein. In this episode, we discuss:  The number one sign of poor indoor air quality/filtration. The problematic substances in your home's air that can impact health. What are VOCs? What does PM2.5 mean? Why we all need air filtration to support health. Practical tips to improve air quality. And more...   Mike Feldstein is the founder of Jaspr and an air quality expert. With a background in wildfire restoration, air quality consulting, and home remediation during some of the biggest natural disasters, Mike started Jaspr to innovate in air science and technology. His goal is to protect air quality and improve human health using the latest air quality science. If you are interested in getting a Jaspr unit for your home, go to: www.Jaspr.co and use the discount code: DRERIC

28 Jan 1h 18min