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A76 | a design pod033: For the love of the game with Olivia Moore T.In this deeply personal and expansive conversation, I sit down with Olivia Moore T., a talented designer whose roots in Detroit, radio and tech have fueled a career in experience design. We explore her origin story, the tension between creativity and capitalism, how nostalgia is reshaping Gen Z’s approach and the increasingly blurry line between tools and culture. Our conversation veers from thoughtful to playful, from systemic critique to personal honesty—making this episode both a mirror for designers and a signal flare for where we might be headed next. I hope you enjoy.~ Noel
2025-08-0439 minA76 | a design pod032: Reimagining AI assistants with Noel ChildsWho really benefits from our current AI assistants? In this final episode of the NoelAI mini-series on A76, I go on a deeply personal and sharply critical journey of the current state of AI assistants. And ask why—after years of hype—we still don’t have an assistant that truly serves us.Blending design thinking, cultural critique, and speculative hardware, I posit a radically user-centric vision for an AI assistant built around human needs and not tech company agendas. What would it look like to ditch your iPhone and have something smaller, smarter, and more human by you...
2025-06-2032 min
SC FitnessEpisode 102: Why you know what to do but just don't do it with special guest Dr Cara Childs, Clinical Psychologist and transformational coach.In this episode, I’m joined by Clinical Psychologist and transformational coach Dr Cara Childs, who brings a wealth of experience from her NHS career — and now works with clients in a powerful coaching capacity to help them improve their lives from the inside out.We dive into some of the most common mindset challenges that get in the way of progress, especially for those of us who know what we should be doing… but just can’t seem to follow through.💬 Cara’s journey from the NHS to coaching, and what drives her passion for helping o...
2025-05-1745 minA76 | a design pod031: Design life with Jennifer AndrewsWelcome back from our mid-season break! In today’s pod, I chat with Jennifer Andrews, who leads the Experience Design team in Digitas’ New York office. We chat about web1, her personal origin story, Japanese culture, her work in the Accessibility Center of Excellence and AI's impact on design.And afterwards I highlight recent episodes and share how you can support A76.Recent free episodes:030: The path to a carbon neutral A76 with Matt Saip029: Personalized micro-interaction fails with Noel ChildsRecent Patreon episodes:NoelAI Series One / Two / ThreeKeep...
2025-04-2239 minA76 | a design pod030: The path to a carbon neutral A76My goal is to make A76 sustainable in as many facets as I can. And for my 30th episode, I'm sharing my introductory conversation with Matt Saip, Head of Technology at Digitas Chicago, where we discuss the tech side of achieving this goal. We have an open discussion about calculating the exact carbon footprint of my production, the potential for green web hosting and sustainable tech. Shedding light on an area we so often taken for granted, the energy it takes to power our digital lives is both instructional and inspiring. And this marks the beginning of m...
2025-03-2836 minA76 | a design pod029: Personalized micro-interaction fails with Noel ChildsWelcome to a new episode of A76. Today, we're taking a detour from our usual in-depth interviews with designers and makers to explore something a little different—micro-interactions and moments of personalization that could be vastly improved.If you're curious about what's happening over on our Patreon or if you simply want to support the A76 Design Pod, head over to patreon.com/A76designpod. By joining, you'll gain access to exclusive episodes and my original series on hyper-personalized AI assistants, dubbed NoelAI. In that series, I dive into topics of working for tech, personal risk concerns, th...
2025-03-2119 minA76 | a design pod028: Icebreak > NoelAI/3 [Patreon preview]This is an A76 Patreon preview Icebreak episode coming off my interview with Tracy Kramer, President of BuzzCo. If you haven't listened to that interview you can find it here.If you're new to A76's Patreon, Icebreak episodes are exclusive for members, where I talk about my production of the podcast, break down some of the discussions coming out of my free interviews. I bring new ideas here, things I’m kicking around and I share additional interview content.You can sign up for the A76 Design Pod Patreon here.Today's full Ic...
2025-03-1411 minA76 | a design pod027: Finding design jobs with Tracy KramerIn today’s episode I chat with Tracy Kramer. Tracy is the president of Buzz Company, a talent and recruitment agency based out of Chicago. I originally met Tracy while at design school, and she’s lead BuzzCo from a place of empathy and empowerment for decades. With roots in design, she just gets designers. And she loves not only helping designers find jobs but taking care of her people.We touch upon the state of the industry, the necessary changes BuzzCo has made over the years, a bit around AI and promoting yourself in a genuine way...
2025-03-0733 minA76 | a design pod026: Icebreak > NoelAI/2 [Patreon preview]Welcome to a new Icebreak episode coming off my conversation with friend of the pod Mick Champayne about design and play. If you haven't listened to that interview, hit pause on this one, and go check it out here first. It was a lot of fun.If you're new to A76's Patreon or are listening to a preview for the first time, Icebreaks are where I talk about my production of the podcast, break down some of the discussions coming out of my free interviews. I bring new ideas here, including things I’m kicking around; pl...
2025-02-2805 minA76 | a design pod025: The art of play with Mick ChampayneI’ve often found, that the best designers have a lightness about how they go about their craft. They regularly joke, don’t take themselves too seriously, and connect with others through humor. One minute they’re clowning, dropping memes and the next delivering a mind-blowing design perspective —and that’s definitely true of Mick. She’s a talented designer at Google working in the Doodles & Delight Team, a beloved Illustrator recently being named one of the Noun Project and Dribble’s top illustrators of 2024 and a sought-after global speaker, most recently taking the stage at awwwards.conf in NYC; all the w...
2025-02-2132 minA76 | a design pod024: Icebreak > NoelAI/1 [Patreon preview]This is an A76 Patreon preview of an Icebreak episode coming off my interview with Matt Saip; he's the SVP Tech Lead in the Digitas Chicago office. If you haven't listened to that interview you should listen to it first here.If you're new to A76's Patreon, Icebreak episodes are exclusive for members, where I talk about my production of the podcast, break down some of the discussions coming out of my free interviews. I bring new ideas here, things I’m kicking around and I share additional interview content.You can sign up fo...
2025-02-1406 minA76 | a design pod023: Translating tech with Matt SaipIn this A76 episode, I talk with Matt Saip the SVP Technology Lead at Digitas' Chicago office. Matt spends his days translating complex topics, rejecting technical language others use as a crutch, and seamlessy delivers innovative platforms and projects at a global scale. He scales by keeping it simple. He's a hard working tech leader, there’s no one better at it and I appreciate his partnership on my experience design projects. A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel Childs
2025-02-0758 min
A76 | a design pod022: Season 3 Kickoff ~ The Art and Science of ScaleIntroducing Season 3 of A76How do we design for the future, for new users, for niche cultures and our greater global society? How do we take amazing ideas and make them real and when is scale a negative? Growing teams. Enterprise design systems. Personalization. From macro ecosystems to micro interactions, the Art and Science of Scale.A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel ChildsSeason 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel Childs
2024-11-2508 min
Mindfulness MatrixOfficial Trailer: Mindfulness Matrix Podcast with Mykee Thompson + Isaac ChildsWelcome to the Mindfulness Matrix Podcast with your hosts Mykee Thompson and Isaac Childs! This podcast dives deep into how pivotal life moments shape us, how to embrace your unique gifts, and how to align with your soul's purpose. Expect episodes packed with wisdom on personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and unlocking your true potential.
2024-09-2401 minA76 | a design pod020: A76's song with Stella SolveigIn this bonus episode of the A76 design pod, I talk with the creator of our intro theme music, the talented artist and musician, Stella Solveig. She illuminates her writing and recording process, discusses what informed her decisions, including defining what design sounds like, and shares insights into her own personal music and career.Check out more of Stella’s music at Her website stellasolveig.comIG stella_solveigTikTok stella_solveigYoutube stella_solveigSpotify Stella SolveigSoundcloud Stella SolveigComing soon—seaso...
2024-09-1733 minA76 | a design pod019: "What if..." with Frank Grubich (part 2)Bringing you part 2 of my conversation with mentor and creative juggernaut, Frank Grubich. If you haven't listened to Part 1, definitely go check that out first. In this lively conversation, we chat about how walking your dog leads to deeper insights, the challenges designers face in being valued and how we all need to continue to push boundaries by taking risks and continuously asking questions.We get into managing change throughout the conversation, including showing clients options and we discuss Frank's approach to nurturing the design team that I worked on years ago. I'm g...
2024-07-251h 13A76 | a design pod018: "What if..." with Frank Grubich (part 1)For today’s pod - I’m thrilled to bring you part 1 of my interview with Frank Grubich. He’s had a 35 year career that’s still going. He’s a creative juggernaut who owned a successful design agency for years called Laughing Dog—years before I designed with him. And he's worked on everything you can think of in the creative and design industry. Yet, the qualities I appreciate most about Frank are his insane curiosity and his passion to differentiate, all balanced with a surprising humor and down to earth ease. Plus he’s got this intense fo...
2024-06-201h 16A76 | a design pod016: Crafting sails for future change with Casey HudetzIn today’s episode, I talk with friend of the pod Casey Hudetz. He’s a Senior Product Design Manager at Docusign, an AI enthusiast and international speaker on all things AI, tech and UX Design. We chat about many things including reconnecting with the greater design community and building sails to catch the future winds of change.A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel ChildsSeason 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel ChildsOur...
2024-05-2441 minA76 | a design pod014: Designing a successful design career with Christin NorrisIn today’s pod, I interview the talented Christin Norris, an Experience Design Manager at Accenture on the Design and Digital Products team. We talk about what we do when we’re not working, how making sourdough is a metaphor for managing change, and how to craft a successful design career via critical choices.I've also launched an A76 Patreon. Please consider becoming a member and supporting the podcast. Check out the details at patreon.com/A76designpodA76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel Chil...
2024-05-021h 01A76 | a design pod013: Icebreak ~ The new electricityIn today’s pod I break down my Adam Buhler interview from season 2’s episode 5—The new electricity—plus I experiment with interviewing Pi, an AI chatbot and have an uncanny, a little glitchy, yet ultimately intriguing discussion.A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel ChildsSeason 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel ChildsOur theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey NettletonOur outro wa...
2024-04-1317 minA76 | a design pod012: The new electricity with Adam BuhlerContinuing with our season of change, I talk with the incomparable Adam Buhler. Adam's the SVP Head of Creative Technology at Digitas, ferociously curious and strikingly prophetic around the direction of tech trends. We discuss everything from 30 minute meeting flow to the new electricity. A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel ChildsSeason 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel ChildsOur theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and m...
2024-03-2242 minA76 | a design pod011: Icebreak ~ Mitigating riskAfter some time off, A76 design pod is back. I discuss episode 3's February interview with Dolly Vu, talk Brad Stulberg's Order, Disorder, Reorder cycle and preview an upcoming episode. A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel ChildsSeason 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel ChildsOur theme music was composed and performed by Stella Solveig and mixed and mastered by Abbey NettletonOur outro was read by Kari Childs I...
2024-03-2110 minA76 | a design pod010: Mitigating risk via options with Dolly VuIn the third episode of our season of change, I talk with Dolly Vu an Associate Creative Director at Huge focusing on user experience and user interfaces. We have an open conversation around mitigating risk by providing design options; how storytelling design is so critical; and we discuss the challenges around a designer shifting to managing people. I hope you enjoy our conversation.A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel ChildsSeason 1 on AI was p...
2024-02-0140 minA76 | a design pod009: Icebreak ~ Change whisperingI'm Icebreaking my interviews as part of season 2's discussion of change. Specifically in this episode I discuss the behind the scenes context of chatting with Paul Grachan, what it takes to produce an episode of A76 and what happened when I challenged a co-worker to a footrace. A76 was created by Noel ChildsSeason 3 on Scale is produced by Noel ChildsSeason 2 on Change was produced by Noel ChildsSeason 1 on AI was produced by Casey Hudetz and Noel ChildsOur theme music was composed and performed by S...
2023-12-2134 minA76 | a design pod008: Change whispering with Paul GrachanWelcome to A76. We kick off our season of change, chatting with Paul Grachan. Paul is a long time friend, designer, creative spark, and driver of change. When I thought about who I wanted to chat with for this first episode I only had one person in mind. You might have heard his story of the dollar bill with his wife’s name on it on This American Life and if you know him, it’s so Paul. He’s one of the most creative people I’ve ever worked with but he’s also smartly grounded in the realities...
2023-11-271h 00A76 | a design pod007: A76 Season 2 of Change TrailerChange. It’s so ubiquitous that it seems ridiculous to even talk about. Yet our relationship to change is challenging. We have poor reactions to it, we ignore it hoping it will go away. We’re even surprised when it happens; which we should never be. The only thing in life that is constant and will never stop, is change.Obviously this is a big topic with many facets to it, but why do we have to approach it this way? Why does change have to be so painful? Are there other ways to get ahead of it...
2023-11-0502 minA76 | a design pod006: Season 1 Wrap Up, Highlights & Next Season UpdateNoel and Casey wrap the season chatting on how their understanding of AI has changed over the course of the season. They discuss the highlights of the various guests they interviewed, how they’ve integrated AI into their design craft and implemented it in their design teams. They talk about how AI came to the design industry right at the perfect time, how it’s critical that UX designers immerse themselves and how they’re more aligned with Reid Hoffman then Geoffrey Hinton. Noel discusses the wisdom he’s gleaned and the 3 big AI categories; and gives an update for seas...
2023-06-2741 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastThese Armour Thyroid Ingredients Will Surprise YouArmour thyroid is one of the most popular natural desiccated thyroid medications on the market. For that reason, we are going to be taking a close look at both the inactive and inactive ingredients found inside of this thyroid medication to see what it’s actually made of.
I plan to do this for all thyroid medications and if you’d like to see my previous video on levothyroxine ingredients you can find that here:
When it comes to active ingredients, Armour thyroid contains the following:
Standardized doses of T4 and T3 and non-standardized doses of T2, T1 (probably), and calc...
2023-06-1407 minA76 | a design pod005: Why AI Needs User Experience with Gavin LewGavin Lew has decades of experience in both corporate and academic environments, as well as founding and selling one of the largest UX firms in the US. He’s a faculty member of the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University and adjunct professor at DePaul. A frequent presenter at national and international conferences and the inventor of several patents, Gavin is also the author of the fascinating book – AI and UX; Why Artificial Intelligence Needs User Experience.As UX designers and researchers, we discuss how we all ended up here, what unique role UX can play in A...
2023-06-1354 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastIs Hashimoto’s Fatal? (The Answer May Surprise You)Is Hashimoto’s considered a fatal disease? Technically, yes, but the reality is that most people will not die directly from Hashimoto’s. In order for this to happen you must neglect your health and thyroid for decades which is very unlikely to happen in developed countries like the United States.
But does that mean you are free from risk if you have Hashimoto’s? Not at all. We know from twin studies that patients with hypothyroidism have a 50% increased risk of mortality compared to the average population and we also know that Hashimoto’s leads to hypothyroidism so this risk is...
2023-06-0706 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Prevent Hashimoto’s (The Genetics Connection)Is Hashimoto’s a genetic condition? The short answer is yes but what’s key here is that just because you may have the underlying genetics associated with developing Hashimoto’s doesn’t guarantee that that the disease state will manifest in your body. And this is key.
Understanding this genetic component will allow you to live your life in such a way as to avoid certain factors which have the potential to trigger Hashimoto’s.
This means you can either a) prevent Hashimoto’s or b) treat your condition upstream if it’s already present.
The genes and endogenous factors associ...
2023-05-3111 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastLevothyroxine Ingredients: These May Surprise YouEver wonder what is actually in levothyroxine? This medication is one of the most prescribed medications in the United States and yet so many people have no idea what they are actually consuming every day.
Understanding what’s in this medication is important because some of the ingredients may be causing you problems.
When it comes to thyroid medications there are two types of ingredients you should be aware of:
1. Active ingredients
And 2. Inactive ingredients
The active ingredients are usually not the problem for most thyroid patients because this component is dose dependent. You are either taking enough or you ar...
2023-05-2206 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastThe DANGERS Of Thyroid Antibodies (They Hurt More Than Your Thyroid)Many thyroid patients with autoimmune thyroid disease like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ don’t realize this but the antibodies that cause thyroid problems (that are associated with these disease states) also cause problems in other tissues in your body.
These antibodies are like heat-seeking missiles that target various proteins and receptors in your thyroid gland which results in abnormalities in thyroid function as well as thyroid gland damage.
We are also learning that these antibodies can cause harm and damage to other tissues as well depending on which antibody you have present in your body.
Let’s go over each antibody...
2023-05-1807 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast7 Reversible Causes of HypothyroidismContrary to popular belief, hypothyroidism doesn’t have to be a disease that lasts forever. While there certainly are irreversible causes of hypothyroidism there are also plenty of reversible causes as well.
And today I want to focus on just that:
Reversible causes of hypothyroidism. If any of these underlying causes of hypothyroidism have caused your thyroid disease then there is hope that you may be able to get off of your thyroid medication! And that’s why understanding this information is so important.
With that in mind, let’s jump in:
1. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: Hashimoto’s can cause both a reversib...
2023-05-0212 minA76 | a design pod004: Creating Art using Machine Learning with Andreas RefsgaardIn this pod we talk to Andreas Refsgaard an artist and creative coder based in Copenhagen. Working in the field between art and interaction design he uses coding and machine learning to explore the creative potentials of emerging digital technologies. By connecting inputs and outputs in unconventional ways, Andreas allows people to experiment, interact and have fun with algorithms.We discuss his origin story, leveraging machine learning for accessibility, the randomness and humor of AI, and asking big societal questions while focusing on personal strengths. Andreas talks about asking ChatGPT to come up with new creative ideas...
2023-05-0146 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHashimoto’s Facts That I Wish Every Thyroid Patient KnewI’ve been helping patients with Hashimoto’s for a long time and throughout that time I’ve seen a lot of bad information, misinformation, and just plain wrong information. What I want to do today is just set the record straight. Here are 4 things that I wish every patient with Hashimoto’s knew either early on in their diagnosis or right when they were diagnosed. Understanding these facts will help shape your understanding of your disease and better help you navigate the world you are about to step into.
Without further ado, here they are:
The first fact: If left unt...
2023-04-1710 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastCreate Your Own Natural Desiccated Thyroid Blend in 4 StepsDid you know that with the clever use of some over-the-counter supplements and one prescription medication you can re-create all of the benefits found in natural desiccated thyroid hormone formulas?
Doing this allows you to make whatever thyroid medication you are using even more effective by mimicking what makes NDT so great. Why is this important? Because when Nature-throid and WP Thyroid were removed from the market, there were a ton of thyroid patients who started doing poorly when they were transitioned over. In addition, we have a ton of thyroid patients using levothyroxine who are still experiencing low thyroid...
2023-04-0310 minA76 | a design pod003: Generative AI, Illustration and Design with Mick ChampayneIn today’s pod we talk to Mick Champayne, a senior visual designer at Google by day who moonlights as an illustrator. She loves navel-gazing about the future, especially how designers can support people’s values and intentions. With AI coming at us at warp speed, the implications for both design and illustration are far-reaching, but she's actively working on shifting her mindset from, in her own words, “it’s all over” to “hey, things could be pretty cool."Our discussion covers Mick’s views on generative AI, content creation and whether or not it will make the illustrati...
2023-03-2447 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast6 Neck Exercises for Your Thyroid GlandCan certain exercises help your thyroid gland function? Not in a direct way but perhaps in an indirect way! And that’s exactly what these neck exercises are designed to do.
You can indirectly support thyroid function by exercising your neck which can help in a number of different ways:
#1. Neck exercises can help improve blood flow to the area of your neck. Working out the muscles in your neck will increase blood flow to the musculature itself. Your thyroid will benefit due to its proximity to these muscles.
#2. Neck exercises help improve venous outflow out of your thyroid gland. Br...
2023-03-1504 minA76 | a design pod002: AI and the Double Diamond Model with Casey HudetzThe British Design Council codified the Double Diamond model in 2005. If you’re not familiar with the Double Diamond Model, it’s a visual model that interprets the design process represented by 2 diamonds. First one is all about Discovery and Research. Second one is all about design and testing.There are many articles written about it and many takes. We’ll break down the details and unpack it here. Chances are even if you’ve never heard of it and you’re a designer, this is your approach already. Google it and you can see the many visualizat...
2023-03-0643 minA76 | a design pod001: A76 | Season 1 TrailerIn May of 2021, the iceberg that would become A76 calved off an ice shelf in Antarctica. Spotted by Keith Makinson, a polar oceanographer, he estimated it to be over 100 miles long and 16 miles wide, one of the largest icebergs in history, more square mileage then Rhode Island. Eventually it broke into 3 separate icebergs that are still floating out there in a vast sea of ice. My guess is you’ve never heard of A76 and maybe you’re even thinking to yourself why should I care?My name is Noel Childs and I’m curious about the su...
2023-02-2001 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastSigns Your Thyroid Medication is Too LowDo you feel like your thyroid medication just isn’t working as it should? Do you still have symptoms of low thyroid even though you are taking your thyroid medication faithfully? It could be that your dose is just not high enough and that you need to increase it.
This problem is actually more common than you might think.
It’s been estimated that as many as 25-30% of thyroid patients may be taking too much thyroid medication at any given time. We don’t know the numbers for how many people are not taking enough but it’s probably safe to...
2023-01-1711 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast10 Gut Problems Associated With Thyroid DiseaseDid you know that your gut and your thyroid are connected? If you have a problem with one you will almost always have a problem with the other.
Your thyroid helps to control how quickly your gut moves and how much stomach acid you produce. When your thyroid is low it slows down how quickly your intestines move and lowers how much stomach acid you produce.
The result? Constipation, overgrowth of bacteria, acid reflux, and a reduction in absorption of key nutrients.
The relationship between your thyroid and your gut is more complicated than this, though, as gut problems can...
2023-01-0310 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastSide Effects of Iodine Supplements & What They MeanHaving trouble getting iodine supplements into your body? If so, this episode is for you. While most people who take iodine supplements will have absolutely no issues, there are a handful of people who may experience negative side effects.
But what causes these side effects? Why do some people react negatively to something that your body needs and uses on a daily basis?
Even though iodine is required to produce thyroid hormone, there are some situations in which it may result in unwanted symptoms.
There is always an answer for these symptoms, though, so don’t blame iodine right away! Of...
2022-12-1909 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHypothyroid Supplements for Women - My Top PicksThese hypothyroid supplements for women may help improve estrogen balance, enhance libido, help with weight loss, improve thyroid function, and more.
Women can benefit from a number of different supplements because of the interaction that thyroid hormone has with other sex hormones.
If you’ve listened to my other videos then you know I’m a big fan of supplements for thyroid patients so if you don’t see some of the more common supplements listed here it’s not because they don’t work but instead because I want to focus on supplements that primarily help women who have hypothyroi...
2022-12-1212 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastAll 10 Thyroid Lab Tests (Every Thyroid Patient Needs These)Did you know that there are at least 10 different tests for your thyroid? Well, there are actually more but these 10 are by far the most important.
If you are someone who is still feeling poorly despite taking thyroid medication or if you are someone who has been told that they are "normal" even though you don’t feel normal then this information is for you!
It’s also helpful for pretty much anyone that wants to accurately assess thyroid function.
These lab tests help provide information no how well your thyroid gland is functioning, how much free and active thyroid horm...
2022-11-0714 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Increase Free T3 NaturallyIs it possible to naturally increase free T3 levels? The answer is yes! There are actually two ways to do it.
The first way I call the easy way. This way is easy because it involves the use of thyroid medications like Cytomel and liothyronine. If you take T3 thyroid medication then you will increase your free t3 levels.
Unfortunately, it’s not easy to get those medications from your doctor which is why we need to talk about the second way or the not-so-easy way! Fortunately, these things ARE within your control and are things that you can do.
Wh...
2022-10-3114 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow Hypothyroidism Causes Chronic PAIN (& How to Stop it)Did you know that hypothyroidism can cause chronic pain? It’s one of the top 10 most common side effects from low thyroid function and not many people are aware of it.
Chronic pain can come in the form of joint pain, muscle pain, or just aches and pains throughout your entire body and it is directly tied to thyroid function.
Why does it occur in thyroid patients? Through something called tissue level hypothyroidism.
This is the idea that even though some of your tissues may be getting enough thyroid hormone it may not be true for all of your tissues.
It...
2022-10-2412 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to use LDN to Treat Hashimoto’s ThyroiditisLDN, which stands for low dose naltrexone, can be used to treat various treatments including Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. But what is LDN? How does it work? And how do you dose it? We are going to talk about all of these today.
LDN is a medication used to treat alcohol addiction but is sometimes used off-label to treat autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
LDN works by blocking opioid receptors. When used at lower doses, it causes a temporary blockage of the receptors which results in a paradoxical increase in endorphins. These endorphins can then help to reduce inflammation and...
2022-10-1713 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast5 Reasons to go Gluten Free with Thyroid ProblemsShould you go gluten free if you have a thyroid problem? My answer is probably and, in this video, I lay out 5 reasons as to why I think most thyroid patients should consider it.
Going gluten free is almost always a good idea if you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or Graves’ disease because these are autoimmune diseases.
And we know from many clinical studies as well as patient reports that thyroid patients with these conditions often benefit tremendously from going gluten free.
But what about other thyroid patients? What about thyroid patients who have hypothyroidism but not from Hashimoto’s? Should...
2022-10-1110 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastThyroid Detox - 5 Ways to Gently Detox for Better Thyroid FunctionThyroid detox is one way that you can naturally improve your thyroid to help manage your symptoms.
Whether you realize it or not, you are coming into contact with chemicals each and every day that have the ability to negatively impact thyroid function.
These chemicals are referred to as endocrine-disrupting chemicals and they can sit on the thyroid receptor on your cells and prevent your thyroid from doing its job.
Detoxing allows you to get rid of these chemicals more efficiently to help your thyroid function optimally. And that's exactly what we are going to talk about today.
We are...
2022-10-0311 minThe Dr. Westin Childs Podcast5 Reasons Your Thyroid Needs Zinc5 reasons your thyroid really, really needs zinc. Zinc is important for supporting thyroid function regardless of what type of thyroid problem you have.
It's important if you have Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, no thyroid, if you've had your thyroid ablated, and even if you've had hyperthyroidism.
Why is zinc so important for your thyroid? Check out these 5 reasons:
#1. Zinc deficiency inhibits TRH synthesis.
A lack of zinc will reduce TSH and free T3/free T4 levels due to TRH suppression.
#2. Zinc is necessary for T4 to T3 conversion.
If you don't have enough zinc then you won't be able to produce enough...
2022-09-2612 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastThe Best Form Of Zinc To Take For Your ThyroidWhat is the best form of zinc to take for your thyroid? Zinc is one of the most important nutrients for your thyroid.
Zinc is required for T4 to T3 conversion, it is required for binding of T3 to thyroid DNA receptors, it's needed for TRH production, and much more.
The bottom line is if you don't have enough zinc then your thyroid won't function optimally.
Many thyroid patients know this which is why they supplement with zinc. But which form of zinc should you use?
I do NOT recommend using zinc boind to picolinic acid or zinc picolinate as...
2022-09-1906 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Find GREAT Thyroid Doctors (9 Tips & Tricks)If you are like many thyroid patients then you know that finding a good thyroid doctor can be very difficult. You probably know that medications like NDT and T3 can really help and you may even know they are right for you but what good is that information if you can't find a doctor to prescribe them?
If you fit into that category then this video is for you! Here you will find tips and tricks that I would personally use to help me find a doctor based off of the information that I now know.
If you are a...
2022-09-1211 minThe Dr. Westin Childs Podcast6 Nutrient Deficiencies That Cause HypothyroidismThese 6 nutrient deficiencies can cause hypothyroidism and low thyroid function if present. The good thing about these nutrients is that they can be targeted and replaced which means that you may be able to reverse your thyroid condition (assuming it was caused by a nutrient deficiency!).
Not all cases of hypothyroidism are caused by nutrient deficiencies but taking these supplements can still help improve thyroid function in various ways.
It's well known that certain vitamins and minerals are required for your thyroid to work correctly. So it makes sense that if you don't have enough of these nutrients that your...
2022-09-0517 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Stop Hashimoto's Related Hair Loss (3 Types & 4 Causes)Are you suffering from Hashimoto's related hair loss? If so, you are one of many thyroid patients suffering from the same condition. The good news is that while your thyroid may result in hair loss and hair fall, it doesn't have to forever.
We are going to talk about 3 types of hair loss as well as 4 of the most common causes of hair loss in Hashimoto's patients.
The 3 main types of hair loss include:
Telogen effluvium (diffuse hair loss over entire scalp)
Alopecia areata (patchy hair loss overall of the scalp)
Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness with thinning at top...
2022-08-2212 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastIodine and Hashimoto's Controversy Debunked (Why You Need Iodine)Many people believe that iodine is dangerous if you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and that it should be avoided? Is this actually true? Not exactly. In this video, I will explain the logic behind why I recommend that every thyroid patient use iodine.
For starters, iodine is required for thyroid function. If you don't have enough iodine in your body then you won't be able to produce thyroid hormone. Because thyroid hormone is required for life, not consuming iodine may eventually put you in a life threatening situation.
Furthermore, human beings do not have the ability to produce iodine on their...
2022-08-1509 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastThyroid Medication & Thyroid Lab Testing: How to do it RIGHTWhen you take your thyroid medication matters quite a bit when it comes to your thyroid lab tests.
If you take your medication RIGHT before you get your labs drawn then you risk making your lab tests look more hyperthyroid than they really are.
Conversely, you can avoid taking your thyroid medication for a few days prior to when you get your labs drawn to make yourself look more hypothyroid than you really are.
This information is very important for ALL thyroid patients.
So how should you take your thyroid medication in relation to when you get your labs drawn?
...
2022-08-0108 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastWhich is the Best Type of Doctor to See for Your Thyroid? (Endos vs Holistic vs PCP vs Ob/Gyn)Which is the best type of doctor to see if you have a thyroid problem? It's a question that many thyroid patients ask. Why? Because so many thyroid patients don't feel like their regular doctors are either helping them or listening to them when they talk about how they feel.
With that in mind, let's talk about the various types of doctors that you CAN see if you have a thyroid problem.
You can place them into 2 large groups. Conventional doctors and holistic doctors. As a brief spoiler, it's often the case that thyroid patients will feel much better when...
2022-07-2614 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow Acid Blockers Harm Your ThyroidDid you know that acid blockers can be harmful to your thyroid gland? Acid blockers are commonly used to treat conditions like acid reflux which thyroid patients are prone to experience! Acid blockers, such as proton pump inhibitors and h2 blockers, cause several issues for thyroid patients.
What are acid blockers?
Acid blockers work by blocking the production of acid in the stomach. They are used to treat many diseases but most frequently for acid reflux. It may not sound like a problem to block acid but it can be. It turns out your body needs the acid your stomach...
2022-07-1807 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastFoods to AVOID If You Have Graves' Disease (These Foods Make Hyperthyroidism Worse)These foods should be AVOIDED if you have Graves' disease. These foods have the potential to cause problems due to how your body processes them in the hyperthyroid state. How do you know if you should avoid them? Well, here I'm talking to people who have ACTIVE graves' disease.
Active Graves' disease means that you are taking thyroid-blocking medication like methimazole or if you are currently hyperthyroid. If you've had your thyroid removed or ablated with radioactive iodine then this information doesn't apply.
If, however, you have active hyperthyroidism then watch on!
#1. Gluten
We know that the symptoms of graves...
2022-07-1118 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastSigns of Thyroid Problems in Women (Warning Signs that your Thyroid is NOT working properly!)This is a list of signs of thyroid problems in women! If you are not feeling like yourself and experiencing symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, or hair loss then it may be your thyroid! Low thyroid function impacts up to 20% of the population (or more). Find out how thyroid problems manifest in women here.
Both men and women can get thyroid problems, that much is true but the way that thyroid problems impact men and women is slightly different.
This has to do with how the thyroid regulates certain hormones, especially sex hormones.
In women, this often manifests as...
2022-07-0515 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastThe Best Thyroid Medication For Weight Loss ExplainedWant to know which thyroid medication is best for weight loss? The short answer is pretty much anything that contains T3 thyroid hormone but some of my favorites include cytomel and liothyronine. Other thyroid medications that contain T4 thyroid hormone can be used but they rarely ever help with weight loss. Here's why:
Thyroid patients struggle with losing weight, there's no disputing this. If you are listening to this right now let me know if weight is one of your primary issues.
The question is: how can thyroid patients lose weight? One answer is through their medication.
Some thyroid medications...
2022-06-2009 minThe Dr. Westin Childs Podcast3 Nutrients You Need To Create Thyroid HormoneYour thyroid needs these 3 vitamins in order to create thyroid hormone. If you have a deficiency in ANY of these nutrients then your body will not be able to produce thyroid hormone and you may feel the symptoms of low thyroid.
The good news is that you can take this information and use it to potentially help you feel better if you have low levels of any of these nutrients.
The 3 main vitamins needed to create thyroid hormone include:
#1. Tyrosine.
Tyrosine is a protein or amino acid and it is REQUIRED to produce thyroid hormone.
This is because tyrosine forms...
2022-06-1309 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast5 Causes of a LOW TSH - Why a low TSH isn't always hyperthyroidismThe 5 most common causes of a low TSH. TSH is often used to diagnose thyroid problems in both men and women but it isn't always perfect. In this video, I explain the various triggers of a LOW tsh and what they meant for your body.
First, let's talk about what the TSH is. TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone and it is produced by the pituitary gland in your brain. TSH then goes into your bloodstream where it stimulates your thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone.
TSH is either stimulating your thyroid gland because it's high or it's not because...
2022-06-0714 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow To Stop Taking Thyroid Medication Safely (Who Can & Who Can't)Are you currently taking thyroid medication? Have you ever wondered about trying to get off of your thyroid medication? You were probably told that you have to take it for the rest of your life, right?
What if I told you that that may not be the case? Well, it's true. There are a lot of thyroid patients who are taking prescription thyroid medications who ultimately want to stop taking them if at all possible. And it turns out that there may be a path for certain people.
But please read this disclaimer before you attempt it:
Do NOT attempt...
2022-05-3110 minThe Dr. Westin Childs Podcast3 Reasons You Are Feeling Worse on Thyroid MedicationAre you feeling worse on your thyroid medication? If so, you are not alone.
Many thyroid patients feel this exact same way! But how can the very medication that is supposed to help you feel better make you feel worse?
It's actually not that complicated but in order to understand what is happening, you have to understand some basic thyroid physiology.
Here are the top 3 reasons people feel WORSE when taking thyroid medications such as levothyroxine and Synthroid:
#1. Your thyroid medication is SUPPRESSING your T3.
In the normal and healthy state, your thyroid produces BOTH T4 thyroid hormone and T3...
2022-05-2308 minThe Dr. Westin Childs Podcast5 FREE Thyroid Treatments that actually work & that ANYONE can useWant some free thyroid therapies that work? These 5 treatments can help improve your thyroid function and, best of all, they don't require any money. They can also be combined and used with other therapies such as thyroid medication, thyroid supplements, diet, exercise, and more.
I mentioned several links in the video and you can find them below:
I have a lot of people who tell me that they can't afford my thyroid supplements which can make them feel frustrated. Thyroid supplements are great and if you can afford them then I would recommend that you try them but even if...
2022-05-0911 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastWhat Triggers a Hashimoto's Flare Up? Most Common Causes ExplainedThese are the most common causes of a Hashimoto's flare up. What is a Hashimoto's flare up? Flare ups are defined as an abrupt worsening in your thyroid or Hashimoto's symptoms.
These flare ups are triggered by certain factors which can be managed. If you can find the source of your flare up then you can identify and target your treatment.
When we talk about flare ups and Hashimoto's we are mostly focusing on the impact that these triggers have on your immune system.
Hashimoto's is both a thyroid condition as well as an immune condition and an imbalance in...
2022-05-0219 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Take Your Thyroid Medication Correctly (For BEST Results)Are you taking your thyroid medication correctly? If not, it may not be doing its job. This video will walk you through how you should be taking your thyroid medication for the best results.
Including how to take levothyroxine, how to take Synthroid, and how to take other forms of thyroid medications such as natural desiccated thyroid.
Before you blame your symptoms on your thyroid make sure you are following these guidelines:
- Take your thyroid medication either first thing in the morning or right before you go to bed
- Take your thyroid medication at least 30-60 minutes AWAY...
2022-04-1809 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastReversing Gut Problems in Hashimoto's & Autoimmune Disease | Dr. Westin Childs & Dr. Jill CarnahanToday I am joined with Dr. Jill Carnahan for a discussion on the gut and the role it plays in autoimmune disease! Dr. Jill Carnahan MD is trained in both Family Medicine as well as Functional Medicine and has been helping patients for over a decade. She is a survivor of both breast cancer and Crohn's disease and is currently in remission from both conditions. She's been through the gauntlet when it comes to treating both autoimmune disease and gut problems and her expertise in this area comes through in this interview.
You can learn more about Dr. Jill Carnahan...
2022-03-2845 minThe Dr. Westin Childs PodcastLevothyroxine & Hair Loss - 3 CAUSES + HOW TO STOP ITSuffering from levothyroxine hair loss? Levothyroxine is KNOWN to cause hair loss in several different ways. If you are taking levothyroxine and suffering from hair fall then this is the video for you.
Levothyroxine is the #1 most commonly prescribed thyroid medication for hypothyroidism and low thyroid. But what you may not realize is that it can have many different side effects including hair loss.
Figuring out what causes hair loss can be difficult as a thyroid patient because your thyroid can contribute as well as your thyroid medication.
Use this guide to help you find the root cause of your...
2022-03-1408 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastLies that your doctor told you about the thyroid: Have you heard any of these?A list of lies that doctors tell thyroid patients about their thyroid. You would hope that your doctor is the single BEST person to talk to about your thyroid, right? You would think so but it's often not correct.
Unfortunately, doctors are trained in a certain way and even with the best intentions give out false information when it comes to thyroid treatment and management.
This video outlines just some of the lies that I've heard from doctors. They are probably not lying on purpose but telling someone something that isn't true is still a problem and only leads to...
2022-03-0712 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow Hashimoto's Antibodies Progress and Fluctuate Over TimeThis is how Hashimoto's antibodies progress and fluctuate over time. Your antibodies WILL not stay static and they WILL change.
Hashimoto's will eventually result in complete destruction of the thyroid gland IF you do not take steps to address the immune aspect of this disease.
By immune aspect I am referring to your thyroid antibodies.
If you have antibodies to your thyroid floating around in your body they will eventually cause damage and inflammation to your gland. The more antibodies you have the more damage that will occur (to an extent).
Your thyroid antibodies, specifically thyroid peroxidase and thyroglobulin antibody...
2022-02-2113 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast10 Harmful Foods if You Have Hashimoto's (AVOID These Foods)If you have Hashimoto's thyroiditis then these 10 foods should be avoided. Did you know that the foods that you put into your mouth impact the course of Hashimoto's?
It's true, foods can either positively impact or negatively impact thyroid function and that includes people who have autoimmune thyroiditis.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is both an autoimmune disease as well as a thyroid condition and both must be addressed if you want to see improvement.
The good news is that by changing your diet, it is possible to see an improvement in both immune function and thyroid function and potentially even reverse or...
2022-02-0717 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastReversing Hashimoto's Naturally & Managing Thyroid Antibodies | Dr. Anshul Gupta & Dr. Westin ChildsToday I am joined by Dr. Anshul Gupta for a great discussion on reversing Hashimoto's, what triggers Hashimoto's, natural treatments for Hashimoto's, and much more.
Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and expert in Hashimoto’s disease. He is board-certified in family medicine with training in functional medicine, integrative medicine, and peptide therapy. He previously worked at the Cleveland Clinic Department of functional medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman and has most recently published a book called Reversing Hashimoto’s.
You can learn more about Dr. Gupta here:
- Get a free consultation with Dr. Gupta: https://www.ansh...
2022-01-2457 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast7 Thyroid SUPERFOODS You Should be Eating Every WeekAdd these 7 thyroid superfoods to your diet to naturally support thyroid function. What is a thyroid superfood? Well, a superfood is just a food that has more nutrients per unit compared to other foods.
There's nothing magical about these superfoods except that they provide more of the nutrients that your thyroid needs compared to other choices.
This means that by changing up the foods you put into your body you can ensure that you are giving your thyroid the best shot it has to function at optimal levels.
Please note that these foods will not magically heal or fix your...
2021-11-2216 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast7 (More) Treatments For Thyroid Hair Loss That Actually WorkAre you experiencing thyroid related hair loss? If so, you aren't alone! Hair loss is one of the most damaging and concerning symptoms caused by low thyroid function and it's what we are going to be discussing today!
I've talked previously about how to treat thyroid related hair loss and today I want to expand on that.
But to recap, you need to know the basics. If you want to treat thyroid related hair loss at the most basic level then you need to do 3 things:
#1. Optimize thyroid function with thyroid medication.
#2. Optimize iron status by looking at ferritin.
#3. Make...
2021-11-1515 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastUsing FAR IR Sauna to Treat Hashimoto's Naturally (How it works & why you should consider it)Did you know that getting into the sauna 3-5 times per week may actually be able to treat Hashimoto's thyroiditis? FAR IR sauna has a number of benefits that you as a Hashimoto's patient should be aware of so you can take advantage of them.
First, let's talk about what a FAR IR sauna is and how it compares to a regular Finnish sauna.
The FAR IR sauna contains a combination of both heat and light waves that have therapeutic benefits. Both the Finnish and FAR IR saunas heat up the body and cause sweating but the penetration of the...
2021-11-0119 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastDoes Keto Cause Thyroid Problems? Keto & HypothyroidismShould you avoid the keto diet if you have thyroid problems? Will the ketogenic diet cause hypothyroidism or low thyroid function? The answer is maybe.
I'm not a huge fan of keto for thyroid patients for a few reasons and we will be discussing those reasons below. Having said that, there is a time and a place for using the keto diet if you have thyroid problems.
Will keto cause thyroid problems? Probably not, but it may trigger it in some people or make it worse in others. It’s not the keto causing it per se but it’s the...
2021-10-2614 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastBody Fat Hormone Guide - What Your BODY FAT Tells You About your HormonesThis body fat hormone guide explains what your body fat tells you about your hormone levels. Have fat in your upper arms? It could be from your estrogen and progesterone. Have fat in your bell? That's cortisol. The list goes on.
Your hormones give you a LOT of information about what is happening inside of your body. The food that you eat is important in determining body fat accumulation but your hormones tell that fat WHERE to go.
Let me rephrase:
Eating a lot of extra food WILL cause weight gain but where that body fat accumulates depends on what...
2021-10-2012 min
The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast6 Root Causes of Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (Avoid/Treat THESE Triggers)These are the 6 most common root causes of Hashimoto's thyroiditis including triggers that you should avoid. These triggers can CAUSE a Hashimoto's flare up.
Today we are going to be discussing the most common root CAUSES of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disease and must be triggered before it manifests in YOUR body.
When we talk about the root cause of Hashimoto's what we are really talking about are those things that trigger Hashimoto's in thyroid patients.
These triggers can either cause Hashimoto's directly or lead to a flare-up. Understanding these triggers is very important because it may...
2021-10-1118 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Make Your Thyroid Medication More Effective (6 EASY Steps to Feeling Better)These steps will make your prescription thyroid medication MORE effective. You'll feel better by using these proven tips.
Many thyroid patients have been prescribed thyroid medication yet they don't feel much different once they start taking it.
Has that happened to you?
You've probably been told that the only way to help you feel better is to adjust your dose but that may not be entirely true.
It turns out that there are some things that YOU can do, which are within your control, which can help make your thyroid dose more effective.
In other words, you can help your...
2021-10-0412 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastLiving with Thyroid Problems? (7 Things ALL Thyroid Patients Should Know)So you've been diagnosed with a thyroid problem? What does the world hold for you? What's it like living with hypothyroidism or low thyroid function? That's exactly what we are going to be talking about today!
Your thyroid controls and regulates most systems and hormones in your body and, as a thyroid patient, you should be aware of the potential problems that this may cause in your life.
But let me make this clear: Just because you have thyroid disease does not mean you need to suffer! There are always ways to both feel better, manage your weight, and control...
2021-09-2713 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastSigns You Are Taking Too Much Levothyroxine (When to LOWER Your Dose)Signs you are taking too much levothyroxine and when to know if you need to lower your dose. It's quite common for thyroid patients to accidentally take TOO much levothyroxine.
Levothyroxine is the most commonly used medication to treat low thyroid (of all types). Unfortunately, it only works if you are using the correct DOSE, however!
And there are many people out there right now, perhaps you, who are taking either too much or too little. The side effects associated with taking too much or too little are almost the complete opposite.
If you've been taking levothyroxine or Synthroid and...
2021-09-2011 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastThyroid Weight Loss, TSH Suppression, Iodine Supplements & More | Dr. Amie & Dr. Westin ChildsIn this video, Dr. Amie and I discuss:
- Thyroid weight gain and what triggers it
- Reverse dieting and how it can help improve your metabolism
- Inflammation and its impact on thyroid disease (also the potential sources and causes of inflammation in thyroid patients)
- Adrenal fatigue and cortisol testing, the best tests to use, why I don't recommend cortisol testing, and more
- The iodine thyroid controversy, why I don't recommend using high dose iodine, and what range of iodine is important
- Why TSH suppression isn't always a bad thing but what to watch out for...
2021-09-1358 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Prevent Thyroid Surgery and Radioactive Iodine Ablation Therapy | Dr. Osansky and Dr. ChildsIn this video, I interview Dr. Eric Osansky. Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, a certified functional medicine practitioner, and author of the book “Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ disease. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed with Graves’ disease and has been in remission through the use of natural therapies. His focus is helping people with hyperthyroidism do everything they can to avoid radioactive iodine ablation and thyroid surgery.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Eric Osansky you can find more information here:
Naturalendocrine solutions website: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions...
Dr. Osansky's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Na...
2021-09-0650 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastTop 5 Prescription Weight Loss Medications (Use THESE)These are the top 5 best prescription weight loss medications on the market. These weight loss meds actually work and I've personally used them on many patients with success.
I've been helping people lose weight for a long time and over the years I've been able to test many different weight loss medications. I've found that while there are many prescription weight loss medications available, only a handful actually work very well.
In this video, I will walk you through the top 5 best prescription weight loss medications available on the market, which ones I prefer to use, what you can expect...
2021-08-3013 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastWhat Happened to NDT & Should You Trust Thyroid Facebook Groups? | Janie Bowthorpe & Dr. ChildsIn this video, I interview Janie Bowthorpe. Janie Bowthorpe is an author and thyroid advocate. She is the Author of the Stop the Thyroid Madness books as well as the creator of the Stop the Thyroid Madness Website where she has spent many years writing about her experience and the experience of other thyroid patients. With the use of NDT, she was able to reclaim her life and she now helps other thyroid patients do the same.
If you want to learn more about Janie you can check out her website as well as her books below:
Stop the Thyroid...
2021-08-2333 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow Doctors Fail Thyroid Patients (12,000 Thyroid Patients Grade Their Doctor)The unfortunate truth is that most doctors fail thyroid patients. This is why so many thyroid patients are unhappy with their current treatment.
As a whole, do you think doctors help or hurt thyroid patients?
This survey of over 12,000 thyroid patients shows that doctors, on the average, are not helping thyroid patients.
These 12,000 thyroid patients were asked a series of questions and their responses were recorded. Among these questions, they were asked how satisfied they were with their current treatment, they were asked what type of problems and issues they continue to have, they were asked how long they had...
2021-08-1613 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastFrom Conventional Doc to Thyroid & Hormone Specialist | Dr. Westin Childs & Jeff Whelchel MDIn this video, I interview Jeff Whelchel. Dr. Jeff Whelchel is an MD practicing in Amarillo Texas. He is trained in Family Medicine where he practiced in conventional medicine for 21 and a half years. He is now practicing functional medicine where he specializes in thyroid management and bioidentical hormone management with the use of BIOTE pellet therapies. He's a good friend of mine and one of the few people I would trust to treat my own family members.
If you are interested in being treated by Dr. Whelchel or want to get in touch with this practice, you can do...
2021-08-0236 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastCan the Thyroid Gland Grow Back or Regrow?Can the thyroid gland grow back or is it possible to regrow your thyroid? We will explore that very question in this video.
One question I get from many thyroid patients is whether or not the thyroid gland can grow back.
They are asking because they have often been told that they will need to be on thyroid medication for the rest of their lives.
This proposition doesn't sound appealing, so it's at least worth looking into whether or not it's possible for the thyroid gland to regrow.
Unfortunately, it's not possible, at least not in the way that you...
2021-07-2611 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastUsing T3 Thyroid Medication To Feel 100% Again | Dr. Westin Childs & Paul RobinsonIn this video, I interview Paul Robinson. Paul is a thyroid patient advocate and the author of 3 books on thyroid including Recovering with T3, the Thyroid Patients Manuel, and CT3M Handbook.
The key takeaway here is that you do NOT have to continue to suffer as a thyroid patient. Paul has successfully used T3 thyroid medication to recover his health back to 100% and has helped over 1,000 thyroid patients do the same over the last several years.
T3 is the most important thyroid hormone in the body and it can be used to both treat and manage thyroid symptoms in...
2021-07-1933 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Test for Inflammation (Order THESE 3 Tests)These tests are required if you want to test for inflammation in your body. These tests check for systemic or whole body inflammation.
Inflammation is something that you don't want going on in your body. High levels of inflammation in the body increase your risk of developing almost every major disease including autoimmune disease, cancer, heart disease, stroke, and much more.
Inflammation has also been associated with accelerated aging!
No matter how you look at it, it's not something you want in your body.
The good news is that you can test for inflammation in your body by looking at...
2021-07-1209 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastWhat is T4 to T3 Conversion? What ALL Thyroid Patients Should KnowWhat is T4 to T3 conversion? T4 to T3 conversion is the most important aspect of thyroid function because it impacts T3 thyroid hormone levels.
T4 to T3 conversion is probably the most important aspect of thyroid function and it's something that you should be aware of if you have ANY thyroid problem.
T4 to T3 conversion refers to the process in which your body ACTIVATES thyroid hormone.
Most thyroid hormone is floating around in your body as T4 and, in order to be useful to the body, it must be converted into T3.
T3 is roughly 300x more biologically...
2021-07-0613 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHashimoto's Without Antibodies? Yes, It's Possible (Sero Negative Hashimoto's Explained)Is it possible to have Hashimoto's thyroiditis without positive antibodies? The answer is yes and and it occurs in the form of sero negative Hashimoto's.
In fact, there are at least 2 conditions that result in negative antibodies even though there is active inflammation (the hallmark of Hashimoto's) in the thyroid gland.
One condition is known as sero negative Hashimoto's and it is actually quite common. In this condition, patients have active inflammation in the thyroid gland but they have NEGATIVE thyroid antibodies.
What's interesting, though, is that they still respond to normal treatments for Hashimoto's, and the disease tends to...
2021-06-2910 min
The Dr. Westin Childs PodcastHow to Get Off of Thyroid Medication Safely (Avoid THESE Mistakes)Are you currently taking thyroid medication? Have you ever wondered about trying to get off of your thyroid medication? You were probably told that you have to take it for the rest of your life, right?
What if I told you that that may not be the case? Well, it's true. There are a lot of thyroid patients who are taking prescription thyroid medications who ultimately want to stop taking them if at all possible. And it turns out that there may be a path for certain people.
But please read this disclaimer before you attempt it:
Do NOT attempt...
2021-06-2210 min
Go Find YourselfKelly Childs and Pandemic madness- how to deal with it and keep coolMy guest is Kelly Childs, wife, owner of the famous Kelly's Bake Shoppe, social media goddess and business guru. We talk about the strains and solutions of being locked-down and how to rewrite your life and emerge a new-you.
2020-04-1400 minGo Find YourselfKelly Childs and Pandemic madness- how to deal with it and keep coolMy guest is Kelly Childs, wife, owner of the famous Kelly's Bake Shoppe, social media goddess and business guru. We talk about the strains and solutions of being locked-down and how to rewrite your life and emerge a new-you.
2020-04-1400 minGo Find YourselfKelly Childs and Pandemic madness- how to deal with it and keep coolMy guest is Kelly Childs, wife, owner of the famous Kelly's Bake Shoppe, social media goddess and business guru. We talk about the strains and solutions of being locked-down and how to rewrite your life and emerge a new-you.
2020-04-1400 min