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The Wellness Mama PodcastThyroid Health Deep Dive: Labs, Remedies, Medications and More with McCall McPhersonEpisode Highlights with McCall McPhersonWhy we can’t put our blind trust in practitioners when it comes to thyroid health and the tools to step into being your own primary healthcare provider for thyroid healthIf you have thyroid symptoms, TSH is not enoughLabs to get: TSH, Free T3, T4, Reverse T3 (full thyroid function panel)Women also need to be screened for Hashimotos with TPO There is not a standardized “normal” range for thyroid labs… it's just based on what the lab dictates as normal and varies by labHow diet and lifestyle factors come into play with addressin...2025-04-0134 min
The Wellness Mama PodcastThyroid Health Deep Dive: Labs, Remedies, Medications and More with McCall McPhersonEpisode Highlights with McCall McPhersonWhy we can’t put our blind trust in practitioners when it comes to thyroid health and the tools to step into being your own primary healthcare provider for thyroid healthIf you have thyroid symptoms, TSH is not enoughLabs to get: TSH, Free T3, T4, Reverse T3 (full thyroid function panel)Women also need to be screened for Hashimotos with TPO There is not a standardized “normal” range for thyroid labs… it's just based on what the lab dictates as normal and varies by labHow diet and lifestyle factors come into play with addressing thyroid issues and activ...2025-04-0134 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastGLPs: Myths, Microdosing, Studies and Cautions with McCall McPhersonEpisode Highlights with McCall McPhersonHow GLPs were developed and how they became popular for weight lossWhat GLPs actually are and how they work The inflammatory pieces related to GLP use and her theory that they may reduce inflammationInflammation is a common factor in chronic disease but tough to pinpoint and affect, though easy to testShe measures HS-CRP on labs to check inflammation How she is seeing a consistent reduction in autoimmune antibodies with GLPsWhat to know about muscle loss with GLPs and how to maintain muscle mass if you take them: eat enough protein and strength-building activity Hea...2025-03-3134 minThe Wellness Mama PodcastGLPs: Myths, Microdosing, Studies and Cautions with McCall McPhersonEpisode Highlights with McCall McPhersonHow GLPs were developed and how they became popular for weight lossWhat GLPs actually are and how they work The inflammatory pieces related to GLP use and her theory that they may reduce inflammationInflammation is a common factor in chronic disease but tough to pinpoint and affect, though easy to testShe measures HS-CRP on labs to check inflammation How she is seeing a consistent reduction in autoimmune antibodies with GLPsWhat to know about muscle loss with GLPs and how to maintain muscle mass if you take them: eat enough protein and strength-building activity Heart disease kills mor...2025-03-3134 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast397: Can Normal Thyroid Function Return by Avoiding Iodine With Dr. Alan ChristiansonI’m here with someone I deeply admire and I’m incredibly grateful for. Dr. Alan Christianson is a naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid function and specifically Hashimoto’s (which I had) as well as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease.Dr. Christianson was actually the first doctor to diagnose me (correctly) and guide me to my recovery. He’s also done this for thousands of people in his years of practice.In this episode, we go deep on, of course, thyroid health, but also things like iodine, weight loss, and some confounding factors that aren’t always considered when it comes to thy...2020-12-0354 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast397: Can Normal Thyroid Function Return by Avoiding Iodine With Dr. Alan Christianson I’m here with someone I deeply admire and I’m incredibly grateful for. Dr. Alan Christianson is a naturopathic endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid function and specifically Hashimoto’s (which I had) as well as hypothyroidism and Graves’ disease.Dr. Christianson was actually the first doctor to diagnose me (correctly) and guide me to my recovery. He’s also done this for thousands of people in his years of practice.In this episode, we go deep on, of course, thyroid health, but also things like iodine, weight loss, and some confounding factors that aren’t always con...2020-12-0354 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast325: Hashimoto's Update: How I Got to Remission & What I Do to MaintainToday I’m going to give you all an update on my decade-long journey with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, one of the reasons I got into health and started a blog and a podcast. I’ll revisit from beginning to end all of the steps I tried, what worked and what didn’t work, and where I currently am with my health. I get quite a few questions about this, especially when I mention it being in remission. Before we start, I have to say: if I’ve learned anything through this whole process, it is just how personalized and individualized health is...2020-03-2648 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast265: With Hormones, Normal Isn’t Always Normal With Dr. Shawn TassoneToday we get to dive into some really fascinating topics because I am here with Dr. Shawn Tassone, hormone guru. Dr. Shawn is double board certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Integrative medicine. He holds a medical degree in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. In his 20 years of practice, he has seen over 40,000 women and is highly regarded as a patient advocate.I've read through reviews and testimonials and I can tell Dr. Shawn really stands up for his patients and lets them be an active part of an integrated part of their...2019-06-1049 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast265: Dr. Shawn Tassone on Hormone Balance & Finding Your NormalHormone balance is one of the topics you all ask about most, so I’m excited to bring another hormone expert and doctor on the show today. Dr. Shawn Tassone is double board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Integrative Medicine and holds a medical degree in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality and medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine.In his 20 years of practice, Dr. Shawn has seen over 40,000 women and is highly regarded as a patient advocate. I’ve read thro...2019-06-1049 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast265: Dr. Shawn Tassone on Hormone Balance & Finding Your Normal Hormone balance is one of the topics you all ask about most, so I’m excited to bring another hormone expert and doctor on the show today. Dr. Shawn Tassone is double board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Integrative Medicine and holds a medical degree in addition to a PhD in mind-body medicine. His work includes studies and publications on spirituality and medical care, whole foods to heal the human body, and integrative medicine.In his 20 years of practice, Dr. Shawn has seen over 40,000 women and is highly regarded as a patient advocate. I’...2019-06-1049 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast118: An At-Home Approach to Balancing Thyroid Hormones with McCall McPhersonMcCall McPherson is a PA and functional medicine doctor who is passionate about helping others with balancing thyroid hormones. Her cause is personal too … when doctor after doctor failed to help with her thyroid problems, she decided to take matters into her own hands and founded a functional medicine clinic focused on thyroid patients. …2017-12-0450 min
The Wellness Mama Podcast118: McCall McPherson on How to Balance Thyroid Hormones at Home McCall McPherson is a PA and functional medicine doctor who is passionate about helping others with balancing thyroid hormones. Her cause is personal too … when doctor after doctor failed to help with her thyroid problems, she decided to take matters into her own hands and founded a functional medicine clinic focused on thyroid patients. … 2017-12-0450 min