Thyroid Answers Podcast

Join Dr. Eric Balcavage as he explores the cutting-edge world of nuclear medicine with Dr. Munir Ghesani, Chief Medical Officer at United Theranostics. Discover how theranostics—the fusion of diagnostics and therapeutics—is revolutionizing cancer treatment, particularly for thyroid conditions. Key Topics Covered: The fascinating history of nuclear medicine, born from thyroid treatment in the 1940s...

In this in-depth episode of Thyroid Shorts, Dr. Eric Balcavage addresses one of the most misunderstood aspects of thyroid physiology: T4 to T3 conversion problems.   What You'll Learn: Why conventional medicine ignores conversion issues and focuses only on TSH The critical difference between "broken" physiology vs. adaptive responses How deiodinase enzymes (D1, D2, D3) actually control thyroid hor...

Struggling with thyroid belly that won't budge despite being told your TSH is "normal" or "optimized"? Dr. Eric Balcavage reveals why 70% of people on thyroid medication were put on it inappropriately and why T3 medication often makes things worse. Discover the difference between homeostasis vs. allostasis and why your cells aren't broken—they're adapting. Key Topics Covered: Why thyroid optimizat...

Episode Summary Join Dr. Eric Balcavage and Dr. Kelly Halderman for this milestone 200th episode of Thyroid Answers! This comprehensive discussion covers the evolution of thyroid care, key lessons learned from treating hundreds of patients, and the future of thyroid recovery. Dr. Eric shares his 70% patient recovery rate and explains why the shift from management to recovery is revolutionizing thy...

Discover why the GUT Zoomer 3.0 is revolutionizing functional medicine GI testing! Dr. Eric Balcavage interviews Adair Anderson, RD from Vibrant Labs, for an in-depth analysis of this comprehensive stool test that goes far beyond basic bacterial balance. Key Topics Covered: ✅ GUT Zoomer vs Traditional Testing: Why gastroenterologist tests miss root causes ✅ Advanced Testing Technology: RT-PCR, b...

In episode 198 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss the Vitamin D Deficiency Myth with the co-hosts of the Normal Curves Podcast. In this episode we cover: Is vitamin D deficiency really as widespread as people think? How did the idea of a vitamin D deficiency epidemic get started? Who was behind raising the thresholds, and why did it gain such widespread support? Why are so many studies on v...

In Episode 7 of the Thyroid Answers Shorts hypothyroidism podcast, Dr. Eric covers the Thyroid Hormone - GLP-1 Trap. Are you struggling with weight gain, blood sugar issues, severe constipation, and crushing fatigue despite having "optimized" thyroid labs? You might be caught in the GLP-1 trap. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage reveals the dangerous cascade that occurs when we overri...

In episode 197 of the Thyroid Answers podcast, I discuss GLP-1 with Jeff Thurston. In this episode, we discuss: Where GLP-1 is made in the body What GLP-1 does in the body. The role of GI bacteria in GLP-1 production. The role of diet in GLP-1 production. The role of lifestyle on gut flora balance and GLP-1 production. The role of probiotics Strategies for improving gut bacteria and natural GLP-1...

Topics covered in this episode: What is the pelvic floor? Why toilet posture is at the root of pelvic floor dysfunction. The guarding reflex, bladder and bowel dysfunction. Why real or perceived stress impacts your bowel and bladder dysfunction. How big a problem is pelvic floor dysfunction? And more ...   Dr. Fleischmann is board certified in urology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive...

In episode 6 of Thyroid Shorts, I cover the connections between mental health and thyroid physiology. Topics covered in this episode include: Your state determines how your thyroid hormone works The reasons your thyroid and mental health are inseparable The stress-thyroid loop Action steps to improve mental and thyroid health If you want access to my free Emotional Fitness Assessment, DM "Emotion"...

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I talk with health advocate Sara Banta. We discuss her health crisis and the lessons she learned as she navigated her recovery. Topics covered in this episode include: Why well-intentioned medication and supplement strategies often go wrong. How the state of your physiology determines the outcome. Why your cell and thyroid physiology change based on...

In episode 194 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, DR. Kelly Halderman is back to discuss the Foundational Five Fitness factors that must be addressed to improve your thyroid physiology and health.  If you don't have a good foundation, all the medication and supplement strategies may provide temporary benefits, but will not offer long-term thyroid recovery and health. Dr. Kelly Halderman has a backgro...

In episode 193 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss The Madness of Menopause with Dr. Carrie Jones. Topics covered in this episode: What is Menopause What causes the symptoms associated with menopause Common misconceptions about menopause and HRT Normal vs common symptoms What is considered low estrogen in menopause Estrogen, Thyroid, and menopause connection And more ...   Carrie Jones, ND,...

In episode 5 of Thyroid Shorts, I discuss why your "normal" thyroid labs may not tell the full story of how you feel. In this episode, I discuss: The problem with limiting a thyroid panel to a TSH and fT4 Why a TSH value may be misleading. What fT4 doesn't tell you or your doctor. Why labs must be interpreted and not read. All the things that must be considered when interpreting labs. What you can...

In episode 192 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss perimenopause with Jenn Pike. Topics covered in this episode include: What is perimenopause? Common symptoms of perimenopause. Perimenopause: normal transition or dysfunction. How excessive stress impacts hormone regulation. Understanding the Perimenopausal Paradox. And more ... Jenn Pike is a Medical Exercise Specialist and Functionally Int...

In episode 191 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss weight loss and GLP1 medications with Orshi Mc Naughton. Topics covered in the podcast include: The role of thyroid hormone in homeostasis vs allostasis. GLP1, what it is, and what it does. Gut health and GLP1. Thyroid hormone and GLP1. Factors that impact GLP1 production. Pros and cons of GLP1 medications Critical strategies for those using...

In Episode 190 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with holistic dentist Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. In this episode, we discuss: - The role of oral health in immune, thyroid, and overall health How heavy metals cause health problems How important is fluoride for oral health Flouride toothpaste alternatives Oral bacteria, infections, and autoimmunity And More ...   Dr. Michelle Jorgens...

In episode 189 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Reed Davis is back to discuss how stress impacts your physiology and thyroid regulation. In this episode, we cover: The patient's frustration when their diagnosis is treated vs what caused the diagnosis. The difference between allopathic and functional medicine treatment strategies. Why supplementation is a tool in recovery, but not THE tool. Why your...

In episode 188 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with Dr. Sarah Ballantyne. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, PhD is the founder of Nutrivore and New York Times best-selling author of Nutrivore: The Radical New Science for Getting the Nutrients You Need from the Food You Eat. Topics covered in this podcast: Her shift from the Paleo Diet to a Nutrivore Diet The concepts behind the Nutrivore D...

In episode 187 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a discussion with Perinatal Athletic Therapist, Janette Yee. We have a conversation regarding the most significant endurance sport, pregnancy. We why we need to treat pregnancy and delivery like the endurance sport it is and discuss why every woman needs a rehab and recovery program. Topics covered in this podcast: The injuries we call pregnanc...

In episode 4 of Thyroid Shorts, The Thyroid Management Trap: Stuck in Thyroid Purgatory, I discuss the following: What is Thyroid Purgatory? Why so many people don't feel well despite their labs being in normal range or optimized with their thyroid hormone replacement strategy. Why Thyroid Purgatory occurs with most thyroid management strategies? A different strategy to prevent Thyroid Purgatory a...

In episode 186, I discuss air quality with air quality expert and founder of Jaspr, Mike Feldstein. In this episode, we discuss:  The number one sign of poor indoor air quality/filtration. The problematic substances in your home's air that can impact health. What are VOCs? What does PM2.5 mean? Why we all need air filtration to support health. Practical tips to improve air quality. And more...   M...

In episode 185 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I discuss the relationship between the liver, gallbladder, Gut health, and thyroid physiology with functional nutritionist Divya Gupta.   In this episode, we discuss: Thyroid hormone impact on liver and bile production. Could gallbladder dysfunction be a sign of hidden hypothyroidism? The role of bile in the GI tract. Bile influence on thyroid physiol...

In Episode 184 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I have a conversation with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Sophie Shepard. In this episode, we discuss: Stressors or Hypothyroidism; which comes first? Thyroid Recovery vs Thyroid Management. The role our thoughts have in thyroid illness and recovery. Tools for improving emotional fitness and thyroid physiology. And more... Sophie Shepher...

In episode 183 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast I have a discussion with Melanie Murphy Richter, about plant-based diets, longevity, and thyroid physiology. Topics covered in this podcast include: The biggest challenges with the American diet and nutrition. Melanie's definition of a healthy diet. The pros and cons of a plant-based diet. The differences between the plant-based diets. How much protein...