The Elle Russ Show

In this episode, Elle Russ cuts through the overwhelming and often conflicting advice about diet and exercise for hypothyroidism. What should you eat? What foods should you avoid? I discuss the best approaches to nutrition and exercise for supporting thyroid health, managing weight, and improving energy without falling victim to every thyroid diet rule you read on the internet. Get Elle's FREE Thy...

Elle Russ chats with Becca Powers  - Former Fortune 500 sales executive, USA TODAY bestselling author, and keynote speaker who helps high performers and leaders build what's next, alongside the careers they already have. On today's episode, Elle and Becca talk about honoring your "AND"...embracing the many sides of yourself without feeling like you have to choose just one. They explore identity, r...

Elle Russ answers your real-life confidence questions...from worrying about what people will think when you put yourself out there, to dealing with bullies, comparing yourself to other people, and learning to trust yourself when you're not sure you're making the "right" decision. Because confidence isn't about never being afraid, never getting judged, or always knowing what to do. It's about learn...

Today Elle Russ answers thyroid questions from her audience and discusses GLP-1 medications and how it relates to thyroid -  and her personal experience with microdosing the GLP-1 Tirzepatide. Learn more about Elle HERE.

Elle Russ chats with Brownell Landrum - a TEDx speaker and the author of the new book, The Art and Science of Wishing , the Cosmic Wishes children's book, and the upcoming The Art & Science of Wishing at Work . She is also the author of over a dozen books, both fiction and nonfiction, the host of the Cosmic Wishes show (launched June 2, 2026), where she helps guests turn wishes into Cosmic Wishes...

Elle Russ chats about some of the biggest misconceptions around thyroid hormone dosing. From T4-only and T4/T3 combinations to NDT, direct T3, slow-release T3, dose splitting, timing, and sublingual dosing, Elle breaks down why there is no one-size-fits-all protocol —and why people often mistakenly apply T3-only dosing rules to completely different thyroid hormone protocols. She also shares her ow...

Elle Russ talks about why so many people continue to struggle with hypothyroid symptoms despite taking thyroid medication. She explains why "normal" lab results can be misleading to you or your doctor, the importance of the right hormone combination, dosage, and timing, and the common mistakes doctors make when treating hypothyroidism. Learn what true thyroid optimization looks like - and why bein...

Elle Russ chats with Rob Mack about the modern state of dating, relationships, loneliness, happiness, and human connection in an increasingly disconnected world. Together, they explore everything from dating app fatigue, commitment paralysis, and "strategic singledom" to the rise of polyamory, self-awareness culture, trauma patterns, friendship, and the misunderstood meaning of "alpha" traits in m...

On today's episode, Elle Russ speaks with Karen about her harrowing thyroid journey. Her story is one of the most extreme and inspiring thyroid recoveries. After years of debilitating hypothyroid symptoms, failed T4-only treatment, crushing fatigue, hair loss, depression, migraines, and being repeatedly dismissed by doctors, Karen's health deteriorated so severely that she was told she could die i...

In this episode, Elle Russ breaks down how confidence got turned into a weird public performance where being loud, unfiltered, and constantly visible is treated like proof of self-worth. Elle talks about: Why confidence isn't the same as boldness, oversharing, or visibility The difference between performance confidence and real, internal confidence Why silence can be powerful (and not a sign of we...

If you've been dealing with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog - and you're convinced that your thyroid is the problem…you might be starting in the wrong place. In this episode, I break down why the thyroid is sometimes not the first domino to fall, and why jumping straight to thyroid medication can sometimes backfire. We're talking about the real upstream drivers: high HbA1c and insulin resistance m...

Elle Russ sits down with her private client, Michelle, to unpack her transformation from hypothyroidism hell to vibrant, fully restored health in just four months inside the Thyroid Rx program. At 31 and raising two young boys, Michelle had gone over two years without a menstrual cycle. While her OB-GYN pushed for hormone-induced intervention, Elle addressed the root cause—her thyroid. The result?...

Christine Blosdale is a podcast and multimedia coach, international three-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, media personality, and engaging speaker. She has 25 years of experience in the entertainment world as a broadcast journalist, interviewer, and award-winning radio personality. She has raised over $19 million for KPFK, the nonprofit radio station in Los Angeles.  She hosts The Expert Authori...

We've been culturally trained to believe sharing a bed equals closeness - but what if sleeping separately actually improves connection, intimacy, and overall happiness? In this episode, I share why I've had a sleep divorce from the very beginning of my relationship, how it's strengthened our marriage (not harmed it), and why protecting sleep might be one of the most loving decisions a couple can m...

In this episode, we unpack The Alex Honnold Conundrum - why someone can be objectively extraordinary and still deeply unsettling on a human level. This isn't a takedown, a diagnosis, or internet armchair psychology. It's a nuanced look at greatness, emotional minimalism, confidence, and the difference between admiration and compatibility. Using Alex Honnold as a case study, we explore what people...

Elle Russ chats with Michele Scarlet - a Board-Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, and Women's Health Coach. They discuss Michele's journey with breast implant disease and detox in general.   Michele is also the founder of COREFIT, a holistic women's health program where she helps women uncover what's really going on...

In this episode Elle Russ recaps some lessons from 2025, discusses a few health hacks from her menopause journey, and goes on a rampage to motivate you to become the best of whatever you are in 2026!   FREEBIES: Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series:  https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide Free Confidence eBook & Workbook:  https://www.elleruss.com/7secrets Elle's newsletter:  https://www.elleruss.com...

In this episode, #1 bestselling author and thyroid expert Elle Russ   discusses misconceptions and nuances behind Reverse T3 issues and T3-only dosing, including the problems with sustained-release T3 and why most people don't need to go directly to a T3-only dosing strategy.   FREEBIES: Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series:  https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide Free Confidence eBook & Workbook:  h...

Elle Russ chats with Rochelle Hacias - a board-certified health and wellness coach and functional nutrition expert.  She has founded  Health Coaching for You , where she helps women over 45 who feel emotionally drained, mentally stuck, and unsure how to take care of themselves in this season of life. Through her holistic, real-life approach, she supports women in quieting the mental noise, reconne...

Elle Russ chats with Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, CISSN - an established expert and thought leader in women's health issues. For 30 years, Holly has educated and guided thousands of women through her in-person and virtual practice. She is the author of  Lift to Get Lean (Rodale, 2014), and an established expert in women's health with an emphasis on physical performance, nutrition, and mindset manageme...

This episode is a thyroid deep dive — a jam-packed conversation with Dr. Gary E. Foresman, MD of MiddlePathMedicine.com . We tackle the biggest myths, mistakes, and misunderstandings in thyroid treatment today. Here's what we cover: The FDA Ban on Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT): What it really means for patients. Medication Before Labs: Why you should never take T4/T3 or T3-only meds before a th...

Elle Russ revisits and deconstructs a childhood argument from 1985 that perfectly captures why being right feels so good—and when that feeling can backfire. Exploring the evolutionary roots of our need to be right, she unpacks both the highs and the hidden pitfalls of being right.   FREEBIES: Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series:  https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide Free Confidence eBook & Workboo...

Is kindness always a strength—or can it secretly hold you back? In this deep dive, Elle Russ explore the neuroscience and psychology behind kindness, from its evolutionary roots to its modern-day pitfalls. Discover when kindness becomes a hidden weakness (people-pleasing, fawning, manipulative generosity) and when it's a genuine superpower (helper's high, reciprocal altruism). Learn how to audit y...

In this episode,  Elle Russ chats with Hilary DeCesare - a Silicon Valley powerhouse who impacted $250million in sales for Oracle, Hilary now guides "millionaires in the making" and "impact millionaires" to scale their wealth and create a profound synergy between financial success and meaningful impact.  Her transformative approach helps women worldwide reset their lives, businesses, and legacies,...

In this episode,  Elle Russ  chats with Philip Blackledge - he was ordained a priest in the Scottish Episcopal church in 1999. As he was ordained, the heavens opened, there was a mighty thundering and a heavenly voice spoke out of the cloud saying "Bloody hell, we're really scraping the bottom of the barrel these days."  Before ordination he was a classical music singer, appearing on a number of r...