Modern Thyroid and Wellness

In this episode of "Modern Thyroid and Wellness," host McCall McPherson explores the intricacies of thyroid medications, focusing on the differences between T4 (inactive) and T3 (active) hormones. She educates listeners on the pros and cons of T4-based medications like levothyroxine, T3-based medications, combination medications like natural desiccated thyroid (NDT), and compounded medications. Mc...

In this episode of the "Modern Thyroid and Wellness" podcast, host McCall McPherson converses with Dr. Rob Whitfield, a leading plastic surgeon specializing in breast implant illness (BII). Dr. Whitfield shares his journey into BII, highlighting the symptoms and the role of inflammation and genetics in women's health, particularly thyroid issues. He discusses the importance of complete capsulectom...

In this episode of "Modern Thyroid and Wellness," host McCall McPherson, a clinician specialising in thyroid health, welcomes Gina, who shares her profound thyroid journey. Gina recounts her struggles with fatigue, misdiagnosis, and ineffective treatments, culminating in a thyroidectomy. Her turning point came when she discovered the Modern Thyroid Clinic, leading to significant health improvement...

In this episode of "Modern Thyroid and Wellness," host McCall McPherson explores the intricate relationship between hormones and thyroid disorders, focusing on women's health across premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal stages. McCall delves into the roles of testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen, discussing symptoms of deficiencies and treatment options. She emphasizes the importan...

In this podcast episode, the host from Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss introduces Sally Sykes, a former attorney turned functional medicine health coach. Sally shares her journey into health coaching, driven by her father's Alzheimer's diagnosis, and her passion for GLP-1 medications. The episode aims to debunk myths about GLP-1 medications, highlighting their benefits beyond weight l...

In this episode of the Modern Thyroid and Wellness podcast, host McCall McPherson tackles the often overlooked topic of air quality with guest expert Mike. While diet and hydration are widely acknowledged as vital to our health, McCall and Mike emphasize that clean air plays an equally crucial role—especially when it comes to thyroid health and overall well-being. Mike shares practical tips for im...

In this podcast episode, McCall McPherson interviews Jacinda, a patient of the Modern Thyroid and Wellness Clinic, who shares her transformative health journey over the past year. Jacinda discusses her struggles with weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, and misdiagnoses, including fibromyalgia. After discovering the clinic through social media, she experienced significant improvements in her health th...

In this podcast episode, the host from Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss introduces Sally Sykes, a former attorney turned functional medicine health coach. Sally shares her journey into health coaching, driven by her father's Alzheimer's diagnosis, and her passion for GLP-1 medications. The episode aims to debunk myths about GLP-1 medications, highlighting their benefits beyond weight l...

In this episode,McCall McPherson from the Modern Thyroid Clinic and Ainslee, a patient, discuss Ainslee's transformative journey with thyroid treatment and weight loss. Ainslee shares her struggles with fatigue, anxiety, and diminished quality of life before treatment. Since starting care at the clinic, she has experienced significant improvements in energy, mental health, and overall well-being....

In this podcast episode, McCall McPherson, a medical professional from the Modern Thyroid Clinic, explores the benefits of GLP-1 agonists, originally developed for diabetes treatment, in aiding weight loss and improving overall health. She highlights the medications' ability to reduce inflammation, enhance metabolic function, and offer potential neuroprotective benefits. McCall shares her experien...

In this podcast episode, McCall McPherson explores the complexities of Graves' disease and hypothyroidism, emphasising the often-overlooked Graves' disease compared to Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The episode aims to educate listeners on the differences between these conditions and the importance of comprehensive thyroid panels for accurate diagnosis. The speaker highlights the Modern Thyroid Clinic's...

We are exploring Hashimoto’s Disease today. Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease where the body initiates an immune response against itself, targeting and attacking the thyroid gland. Over time, Hashimoto’s gradually diminishes the ability of the thyroid to produce hormones, which may eventually lead to hypothyroidism. Join us to learn how to recognize the symptoms of Hashimoto’s and the steps you...

I am excited to begin thoroughly investigating the often misunderstood world of thyroid health today. In our conversation, I dig deeply into why doctors often tell their patients that their problems are not thyroid-related when their symptoms indicate they are. My goal is to establish a solid foundation of understanding right from the start. Join me as I dive into today’s in-depth exploration...

In this episode, your host McCall McPherson, a Physician Assistant and Thyroid Expert, shares her personal and professional journey with thyroid conditions, including hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's disease. She discusses the challenges she faced in obtaining proper treatment and her motivation for founding the Modern Thyroid Clinic. McCall emphasizes the importance of understanding thyroid health,...