The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

What if your drive to “do more” in the gym is actually the thing holding your health back? In this conversation with Mind Pump host and fitness expert Sal Di Stefano, I dive into the often-overlooked psychology of overtraining and how self-punishment disguised as discipline can wreck hormones, metabolism, and mental health. We talk about the fine line between pushing your limits and pushing your b...

What if everything you’ve been told about perimenopause is incomplete or flat-out wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, to uncover what’s really happening during the hormonal shift that too many women are told to simply “push through.” We break down the chaos of fluctuating hormones, why symptoms are often dismissed or misdia...

What if the real reason you’re tired, losing muscle, or struggling to heal has less to do with hormones and everything to do with protein and amino acids? In this episode, I sit down with Angelo Keely from Kion to unpack the science behind muscle preservation, recovery, and aging—and why most women (especially in perimenopause and menopause) are severely under-fueled when it comes to protein. We d...

What if everything you thought you knew about testosterone therapy was wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, to explore a groundbreaking oral testosterone therapy that’s changing the way we think about hormones. For decades, we’ve been told that oral testosterone is dangerous, hard on the liver, risky for the heart, and only meant for men. But what if...

Have you ever been told to test your thyroid levels a few hours after taking your medication? What if I told you that one small timing mistake could completely throw off your results—and lead to the wrong treatment plan? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common (and costly) thyroid testing mistakes: drawing your labs at the wrong time. I explain why testing “at the peak” doesn’t m...

What’s the best thyroid medication to be on — NDT, T4, T3, or a combination? And how do you actually know what’s right for your body? In this episode, I’m breaking down the nuanced art of thyroid optimization — from natural desiccated thyroid (like Armour or NP) to biosynthetic options such as Synthroid, Tirosint, and Cytomel. I explain why there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment, what to consider...

Is muscle really the secret to aging well—and could new tech make it easier than ever to keep it? In this episode, I sit down with Alex Birks, a muscle tech innovator, to uncover the surprising truth about muscle health and why it may be the most overlooked key to longevity. We talk about the ways muscle connects to everything from hormones to cardiovascular health, and why losing it accelerates d...

What if everything you thought you knew about cancer treatment wasn’t the full story? In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Donese Worden, digging even deeper into the world of integrative and alternative therapies for cancer. We explore the risks and rewards of different approaches, from hormones and red light therapy to ozone, ivermectin, mistletoe, and beyond. Dr. Worden shares w...

What really causes cancer—and what are we missing when it comes to testing, treatment, and prevention? In this episode, I’m joined by my own doctor, Dr. Donese Worden, to take you inside my cancer journey in a way I’ve never shared before. We dive into the questions so many of us face—what actually causes cancer, why stress is one of the most overlooked drivers, and why most cancers aren’t genetic...

What happens when too much T4 builds up in the body—and could it actually raise your risk of cancer? I’m digging into the latest studies that suggest a connection between high free T4 levels and cancer progression, and breaking down what this really means for anyone on thyroid medication. You’ll hear why the issue isn’t the pill itself, but the dosing, the conversion to T3, and how reverse T3 play...

What if the symptoms you’re battling aren’t just about your thyroid, hormones, or even your genetics, but about unresolved trauma living in your body? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimie Apigian to explore the fascinating and often overlooked connection between trauma biology, nervous system regulation, and thyroid health. We break down how unresolved experiences (ones you may not even thin...

What’s the truth behind GLP medications, thyroid testing, iodine, and hormone replacement therapy—and what should you really believe? In this episode, I’m giving you my honest opinion on some of the most controversial topics in the thyroid and hormone space. From the polarizing debates around GLP-1 medications to the truth about free T3 testing, iodine supplementation, and whether HRT increases ca...

What happens when two women who’ve both faced cancer sit down and share the raw truth about their journeys? In this episode, I open up about my own diagnosis of uterine cancer and the difficult decisions that followed—while my guest, Jen Delvaux, shares her experience navigating breast cancer, alongside supporting her husband through brain cancer. Together, we unpack the realities of life after di...

Can you really get the life-extending, disease-preventing benefits of fasting… without actually fasting? That’s the question I dive into today with Dr. Chris Rhodes, a nutritional biochemist who spent years mapping what happens in the body during prolonged fasts. We explore the powerful cellular changes that fasting triggers, from autophagy and DNA repair to inflammation reduction and longevity -...

Can oxygen make you younger, heal your body faster, and even change how you sleep? That’s the question I wanted answered when I sat down with Dr. Joe Dituri (better known as Dr. Deep Sea), a retired naval officer, biomedical engineer, and Guinness World Record holder who spent 100 days living underwater. His mission? To study what hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) really does to the human body. In...

What if the medications and supplements that have finally helped you feel like yourself again were suddenly ripped away, not because they don’t work, but because they work too well? In this episode, I’m uncovering the disturbing history behind the FDA’s latest push to eliminate natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medications and thyroid glandular supplements. From shady clinical trials to billion-dol...

The incredible world of weight loss supplements... let's dive in and learn how they can be game-changers for those of us navigating hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s. This episode, I'm zooming in on safe, effective options that won’t leave your heart racing or cause you more harm than good. I'm talking about the unsung heroes like T2 (3,5-diiodo-l-thyronine) and L-tyrosine, which can boost your metabo...

Breaking Free from Food Drama with Dr. Melissa McCreery If food thoughts run your life or your hunger cues feel completely off, especially with thyroid or hormone issues, this episode is for you. I sit down with Dr. Melissa McCreery, psychologist, emotional eating expert, and host of Too Much on Her Plate, to uncover the real reasons behind overeating and why “eat less, move more” is a failed stra...

Why I Raised My Estrogen After Cancer I’m breaking down what really happens when estrogen drops, and why I chose to increase mine after a cancer diagnosis instead of avoiding it. I share my own experience with low estrogen, from skin changes to brain fog and libido loss, and explain the difference between rhythmic and steady dosing. You’ll hear why estrogen isn’t the enemy, how it can be one of th...

Midlife Nutrition and Hormones with Carol Covino In this episode, I sit down with Carol Covino to expose the nutrition and lifestyle habits that hold women back in midlife, and how to turn them around quickly. We cover why protein is non-negotiable for muscle, metabolism, and energy, how alcohol impacts fat loss and brain health, and what’s really hiding in those “healthy” packaged snacks. Carol a...

Nicotine, NDT Bans, and the Truth Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Hear In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bryan Ardis to challenge the mainstream narrative on nicotine and expose what’s really behind the push to ban it worldwide. Backed by history, published research, and clinical data, Dr. Ardis explains how nicotine may support recovery from long COVID, reduce inflammation, improve autoimmune c...

The FDA’s Ban on NDT Medications: What You Need to Know Now The FDA has announced a ban will go in effect in one year on Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT) medications, including Armour, NP, and compounded thyroid meds. This isn’t just about NDT, it could be the first move toward restricting all bioidentical hormone options. In this episode, I break down the FDA letter line-by-line, follow the money...

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Thyroid Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Motley In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chris Motley to explore how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can uncover and address the root causes of thyroid dysfunction. This is the first time on the show we’re going deep into the science of acupuncture, meridians, and herbs - explained in a way that connects directly...

The Cancer Therapies You’re Not Being Told About This episode goes straight into the treatments that rarely make it past the walls of a conventional oncology clinic. I’m talking red light therapy, chlorine dioxide solution (CDS), and even urine therapy, modalities backed by real science, used around the world, and showing results in cancer recovery, thyroid health, autoimmune conditions, wound hea...

Methylene Blue, GABA, and What Your Mitochondria Actually Need In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sherr to unpack two of the most talked about tools in metabolic and brain health: methylene blue and GABA. If you’re dealing with supplement fatigue, burnout recovery, post-surgical healing, thyroid issues, or perimenopausal symptoms that no one seems to have answers for, this conversation is...