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Modern Thyroid and Wellness

by McCall McPherson, PA-C · English · Health

Unlock the latest insights into thyroid health and wellness with McCall McPherson, PA-C. Through expert interviews, personal stories, and actionable advice, this podcast dives deep into thyroid disorders, exploring how they impact everything from energy levels to mental clarity. Whether you're navig

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 42 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026 · 48 min

102: Is It ADHD or Your Hormones? The Thyroid & Perimenopause Connection with Dr. Jolene Brighten

What if the brain fog, forgetfulness, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or difficulty getting things done isn’t simply stress—or even your thyroid? In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson, PA-C sits down with Dr. Jolene Brighten , women’s health expert and bestselling author, to explore the often-overlooked connection between ADHD in women, thyroid function, hormones, perimenopause, inflammation, and brain health . Dr. Brighten explains why so many women reach adulthood without an ADHD diagnosis and why hormonal transitions can suddenly make symptoms that were once…

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E101 · 1 Oct 2026 · 39 min
101: From PCOS & Hypothyroidism to Long COVID: Personalized Healing, Peptides & Regenerative Medicine with Nicole Peterson Doran
What happens when you’re doing everything “right” for your health but still don’t feel like yourself? In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Nicole Peterson Doran , co-founder of PUR-FORM, Humanaut Health franchisee, and host of The Healthspan Collective Podcast , to talk about her decades-long journey through PCOS, hypothyroidism, inflammation, fertility concerns, long COVID, mast cell activation symptoms, and ultimately finding a more personalized approach to health. Nicole’s story began at just 16 years old when she rapidly gained weight, developed…
E100 · 24 Sep 2026 · 40 min
100: Still Sick on Thyroid Medication? – The Shocking Truth Doctors Aren’t Explaining with Elle Russ
In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson, PA-C sits down with thyroid health expert and bestselling author Elle Russ to discuss why so many people with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s continue experiencing symptoms even while taking thyroid medication —and what may be missing from conventional thyroid treatment. They break down the limitations of relying on TSH alone , the difference between “normal” thyroid labs and actually feeling well, and why thyroid treatment may need to consider the bigger picture, including T4, T3, reverse T3, medication type, dosage, timing,…
E99 · 17 Sep 2026 · 40 min
99: Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection, Surgery & What You Need to Know with Dr. Rashmi Roy
Could a simple neck self-check help you notice a thyroid concern earlier? September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month , and in this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Rashmi Roy , a fellowship-trained, board-certified endocrine surgeon specializing in thyroid and parathyroid disorders. Dr. Roy practices at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa and has performed thousands of thyroid and parathyroid procedures. Together, McCall and Dr. Roy have an important conversation about thyroid cancer risk, early detection, diagnosis, thyroid nodules,…
E98 · 10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
98: Thyroid Dysfunction, Cellular Stress & Autophagy: A New Way to Think About Chronic Illness with Dr. Bill Rawls
What if thyroid dysfunction isn’t always an isolated thyroid problem, but a signal that the cells throughout your body are under too much stress? In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Bill Rawls , physician, bestselling author, and co-founder of Vital Plan, for a fascinating conversation about cellular health, chronic illness, autophagy, microbes, stress, thyroid function, and the role herbs may play in supporting resilience. Dr. Rawls’ perspective grew out of his own health crisis. After years of intense work and inadequate sleep as an OB-GYN,…
E97 · 3 Sep 2026 · 29 min
97: The Thyroid Supplement Guide: What to Take for Energy, Hair Loss, Hashimoto’s & More with Melissa Afflerbach
With thousands of supplements promising more energy, better hair, improved thyroid function, and healthier aging, how do you know what your body actually needs? In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Melissa “Mel” Afflerbach, Clinical Director of Weight Loss & Supplement Programs , for a practical conversation about the supplements they use and recommend within their thyroid and metabolic health programs. They break down some of the most common concerns women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s experience—from persistent fatigue and low energy to hair…
E96 · 27 Aug 2026 · 31 min
96: Your Thyroid Is a Barometer: What Chronic Disease Can Teach Us About Stress, Environment, and Prevention with Kelly McKenna
What if your thyroid symptoms aren’t an isolated problem, but one signal from a body asking you to pay attention? In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Kelly McKenna, CEO and Co-Founder of End Chronic Disease , to explore thyroid health, autoimmunity, chronic stress, environmental exposures, nutrition, and what it really means to focus on prevention. Kelly’s health journey began with a celiac disease diagnosis in high school, followed by nearly two decades of autoimmune and chronic health challenges. In her early 30s, thyroid labs disrupted her plans…
E95 · 20 Aug 2026 · 40 min
95: Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny: How Genetics Can Personalize Thyroid Health, Hormones, Metabolism, and Longevity with Kashif Khan
What if the foods, supplements, workouts, and hormone therapies that work beautifully for someone else are completely wrong for your biology? In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Kashif Khan , bestselling author of The DNA Way , celebrity longevity coach, and two-time TEDx speaker, for a deep dive into functional genomics and personalized health. Kashif explains how DNA acts as an instruction manual for the body and why understanding those instructions may help explain why people respond so differently to the same foods, environmental exposures,…
E94 · 13 Aug 2026 · 37 min
94: Menopause Is Not the End: How to Prepare Your Body to Thrive in Midlife with Lisa Jedan
What if menopause wasn’t something to fear or simply endure, but a transition you could actively prepare for? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Lisa Jedan, creator and host of MenoPositive , to challenge the long-standing narrative that menopause automatically means decline. After a successful career in PR and marketing, where she helped build brands and shape stories, Lisa turned those same skills toward changing the conversation around women’s health and aging. Lisa shares what she has learned from interviewing experts across conventional…
E93 · 6 Aug 2026 · 57 min
93: Can Your Brain Keep You Stuck in Chronic Illness? The Missing Role of Neuroplasticity in Healing with Faith Ashenden
What if you've optimized your thyroid hormones, improved your nutrition, reduced inflammation, and addressed the underlying biochemistry, but you still don't feel fully well? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson welcomes chronic illness recovery educator Faith Ashenden for a fascinating conversation about the neuroscience of healing and how the brain may continue reinforcing chronic symptoms long after the body has begun to recover. After overcoming Graves' disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, IBS, panic attacks, and years of debilitating illness, Faith now teaches…
E92 · 30 Jul 2026 · 54 min
92: Could Chronic Inflammation Be the Missing Link? The Science Behind Sulforaphane, Detoxification, and Cellular Health with David Roberts & Dr. John Gildea
What if the key to better thyroid health, metabolism, and longevity starts at the cellular level? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson is joined by David Roberts and Dr. John Gildea, the founders of Mara Labs, to explore the science behind chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, detoxification, and why bioavailability is one of the most overlooked factors in nutritional supplementation. David shares the deeply personal story that inspired Mara Labs after his wife Mara's battle with breast cancer, while Dr. Gildea explains how his own scientific research led him…
E91 · 23 Jul 2026 · 39 min
91: When Standard Treatment Isn’t Enough: How Root-Cause and Regenerative Medicine Changed Nicole Peterson Doran’s Health
What if PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, chronic inflammation, fertility concerns, and post-viral illness aren’t completely separate health problems, but connected chapters of a much bigger story? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Nicole Peterson Doran, co-founder of PUR-FORM and host of The Healthspan Collective podcast. Nicole shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with PCOS at just 16 and later hypothyroidism to discovering functional and integrative medicine, preparing for pregnancy, navigating long COVID and mast cell activation…
E90 · 16 Jul 2026 · 35 min
90: Too Much Iron Can Be Just as Dangerous as Too Little – The Hidden Condition Behind Fatigue, Heart Disease, and Thyroid Problems with Dr. Christy Sutton
What if one of the most overlooked causes of fatigue, joint pain, thyroid dysfunction, and even heart disease wasn't iron deficiency, but iron overload? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson welcomes Christy Sutton, chiropractor, functional medicine clinician, educator, and author of The Iron Curse . Inspired by her husband's diagnosis with hereditary hemochromatosis, Dr. Sutton has dedicated her work to helping patients recognize and address iron overload before it leads to serious long-term health complications. Together, McCall and Dr. Sutton explore why…
E89 · 9 Jul 2026 · 53 min
89: Autoimmune Disease Is Rising Faster Than Ever – The Root Causes Conventional Medicine Still Misses with Dr. Amy Myers
What if autoimmune disease isn't something you're destined to live with forever, but a signal that your body needs help addressing deeper root causes? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson welcomes longtime mentor, friend, and functional medicine pioneer Amy Myers. A two-time New York Times bestselling author and internationally recognized functional medicine physician, Dr. Myers shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with Graves' disease during medical school to becoming one of the leading voices in autoimmune and thyroid health. Together, they explore…
E88 · 2 Jul 2026 · 34 min
88: Your Home Could Be Affecting Your Health More Than You Realize – The Hidden Impact of Air, Water, and Everyday Toxins with Helen Christoni
What if one of the most powerful ways to support your thyroid, hormones, gut, and long-term health isn't another supplement or medication, but improving the air you breathe and the water you use every day? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson welcomes Helen Christoni, Senior Vice President of Ideal Living, the parent company behind AirDoctor and AquaTru. Helen shares her personal health journey, including experiencing early menopause and severe osteoporosis in her early forties, and how that experience led her to become passionate about reducing environmental…
E87 · 25 Jun 2026 · 29 min
87: Success Is Built One Step at a Time – The Untold Story Behind Modern Thyroid Clinic with Melissa Afflerbach
What does it really take to build a thriving business while navigating personal loss, single motherhood, medical challenges, and starting over from scratch? In this special episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson steps away from her usual role as interviewer as she's joined by her longtime friend and Modern Thyroid Clinic's Weight Loss Program Director, Melissa Afflerbach. Together, they share the deeply personal story behind the creation of Modern Thyroid Clinic and the challenges, setbacks, and pivotal moments that transformed a tiny one-room practice into one of the…
E86 · 18 Jun 2026 · 42 min
86: More Treatments Do Not Mean Better Results - The New Rules for Natural Looking Facial Rejuvenation with Dr. Prem Tripathi
What if the secret to looking younger isn't doing more treatments, but choosing the right treatments at the right time? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Prem Tripathi, double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and founder of Bay Hills Plastic Surgery, to discuss the rapidly evolving world of aesthetics. From filler migration and fat grafting to facelifts, lasers, skincare, and social media beauty trends, Dr. Tripathi shares his expert perspective on what works, what doesn't, and how to make informed decisions when it…
E85 · 11 Jun 2026 · 46 min
85: Your Home Could Be Making You Sick – The Hidden Mold Exposure Keeping You Tired, Inflamed, and Stuck with Dr. Philip Oubre
What if the reason you're still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, gut issues, or hormone imbalances isn't because your treatment isn't working—but because you're being exposed to mold every single day? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Philip Oubre to explore one of the most overlooked drivers of chronic illness: mold exposure. Drawing from years of clinical experience treating complex chronic conditions, Dr. Oubre explains why mold is often missed, how it disrupts nearly every system in the body, and why many patients continue…
E84 · 4 Jun 2026 · 29 min
84: You Can Look Fine and Still Be Struggling – Real Stories of Thyroid Healing, Hope, and Finding the Right Support
What if the reason you still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and unlike yourself isn't because you're lazy, aging, or doing something wrong—but because no one has truly listened to your story? In this special Modern Thyroid and Wellness VIP Retreat episode, McCall McPherson and the Modern Thyroid Clinic team sit down with three inspiring women from their founding VIP cohort: Jennifer, Allison, and Natalie. Each shares her personal journey through thyroid dysfunction, chronic fatigue, medical frustration, and ultimately finding hope through personalized, root-cause care. Their stories may be…
E83 · 28 May 2026 · 27 min
83: You’re Not Lazy, Broken, or Alone – Real Thyroid Healing Stories from the Modern Thyroid Clinic VIP Retreat
What happens when women who have spent years feeling dismissed, exhausted, and unheard finally find answers—and community? In this special Modern Thyroid and Wellness VIP Retreat episode, McCall McPherson and the Modern Thyroid Clinic team sit down with several women from the founding VIP cohort to share their deeply personal thyroid healing journeys. These are not celebrity stories or perfectly polished transformations. These are real women: Trying to care for their families Showing up to work exhausted Fighting brain fog, inflammation, gut issues, and fatigue Wondering why they still felt…
E82 · 21 May 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
82: GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss – The Future of Women’s Health, Fertility, Hormones, and Longevity | SXSW Panel Discussion Featuring McCall McPherson, Natalie Crawford, Jessica Shepherd & Shannon Ritchey
What if GLP-1 medications are not just changing weight loss—but completely transforming the future of women’s health? In this special SXSW panel discussion, Shannon Ritchey moderates an eye-opening conversation with leading experts McCall McPherson, Natalie Crawford, and Jessica Shepherd about the rapidly evolving role of GLP-1 medications in fertility, thyroid health, inflammation, menopause, longevity, metabolic health, and chronic disease prevention. This conversation goes far beyond weight loss. The panel explores how GLP-1 medications may reduce systemic inflammation, improve insulin…
E81 · 14 May 2026 · 46 min
81: You’re Doing Everything Right but Still Feel Sick - The Thyroid Nutrition Mistakes Keeping Hashimoto’s Symptoms Alive with Ginny Mahar
What if the reason you still feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck despite “doing everything right” is because no one ever taught you how to truly eat for your thyroid? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Ginny Mahar, functional medicine health coach, chef, and author of the THYROID30 Cookbook , to explore the overwhelming world of thyroid nutrition and how to make healing feel realistic, sustainable, and empowering. After struggling for years with debilitating fatigue, brain fog, immune dysfunction, and weight resistance following her…
E80 · 7 May 2026 · 31 min
80: What I Actually Do for My Health – My Real Routine, Supplements, Treatments & Truth Behind the Scenes with McCall McPherson
What if you could see exactly what a thyroid expert actually does for her own health—no filters, no perfection, just real life? In this solo Ask Me Anything episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson opens up in a way she never has before—sharing her personal wellness routine, supplements, medications, beauty treatments, and the honest reality behind maintaining health during a difficult season of life. From navigating grief and mental health challenges to optimizing energy, hormones, and inflammation, this episode offers a raw and unfiltered look at what it really takes to…
E79 · 30 Apr 2026 · 42 min
79: You Might Not Be Sick—You Might Be Mineral Deficient: The Hidden Root Cause of Fatigue, Brain Fog, and Hormone Imbalance with Caroline Alan
What if your fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, and inflammation aren’t separate issues—but signs that your body is missing something fundamental? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Caroline Alan, co-founder of BEAM Minerals, to uncover one of the most overlooked root causes of modern health struggles: mineral depletion . Caroline shares her personal journey from severe health challenges—including autoimmune issues, gut inflammation, hormonal imbalance, and chronic fatigue—to full recovery through mineral replenishment. This conversation…
E78 · 23 Apr 2026 · 55 min
78: Your Gut Actually Controls Your Hormones – Menopause Truth with Cynthia Thurlow
What if the symptoms you’re experiencing in your 30s, 40s, and beyond aren’t just about hormones—but about your gut? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner, TEDx speaker, and metabolic health expert, to explore how gut health, hormones, and metabolism are deeply interconnected—especially during perimenopause and menopause. Drawing from over 25 years of clinical experience and her new book The Menopause Gut , Cynthia shares why menopause should be viewed as a full-body systems shift , not just a decline in hormones.…
E77 · 16 Apr 2026 · 44 min
77: Inflammation Isn't Aging – Reverse Brain Fog with Shivani Gupta
What if the fatigue, brain fog, and inflammation you’ve been blaming on aging… is actually something you can reverse? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, and author of The Inflammation Code , to explore a completely different perspective on inflammation. Blending ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science, Dr. Gupta explains how chronic inflammation is at the root of many modern health issues—from thyroid dysfunction to gut imbalance—and how small, daily rituals can dramatically shift…
E76 · 9 Apr 2026 · 37 min
76: Your Gut Might Be Blocking Your Hormones – Why You Still Feel Bad Despite Normal Labs with Cassie Smith
What if your symptoms aren’t because your hormones are “wrong”—but because your body can’t actually use them? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Cassie Smith, board-certified endocrinologist and Chief Medical Director at Modern Thyroid Clinic, to uncover the powerful connection between gut health, inflammation, and hormone function. Dr. Smith shares why so many women continue to feel exhausted, inflamed, and out of balance—even when their labs look “normal.” This conversation reveals how gut dysfunction drives inflammation, blocks hormone…
E75 · 2 Apr 2026 · 45 min
75: Fertility Isn’t Just Luck – How Hormones, Thyroid, and Lifestyle Shape Your Ability to Get Pregnant with Natalie Crawford
What if your fertility challenges weren’t random—but your body signaling deeper imbalances that can actually be addressed? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Natalie Crawford, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert, to break down the real drivers behind fertility struggles. Dr. Crawford shares a powerful, root-cause approach to fertility, explaining how your menstrual cycle acts as a vital sign, how thyroid health and inflammation play a major role, and why modern lifestyle factors are significantly impacting…
E74 · 26 Mar 2026 · 52 min
74: The Future of Medicine May Not Be Medication - How Stem Cells and Regenerative Therapy Are Changing Healing with Dr. Karolynn Halpert
What if the future of medicine isn’t about managing symptoms—but actually helping the body rebuild and heal itself? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Karolynn Halpert, a regenerative medicine specialist at BioXcellerator, to explore the powerful and rapidly evolving world of stem cell therapy. Dr. Halpert shares her journey from emergency medicine to regenerative care, and explains how stem cells and exosomes are being used to reduce inflammation, restore function, and support healing in conditions ranging from spinal cord injuries to…
E73 · 19 Mar 2026 · 44 min
73: Sauna Science Explained: Infrared vs. Traditional, Detox, Heart Health, and What to Look For with Connie Zack
What if sauna therapy supports more than relaxation, influencing detoxification, circulation, and long-term health? In this episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson sits down with Connie Zack , co-founder of Sunlighten , to unpack the science, strategy, and real-world benefits of sauna therapy. Connie shares the deeply personal story that led her and her husband to leave careers in pharmaceutical sales and build Sunlighten after seeing infrared therapy transform her brother’s health. Connie and her husband started Sunlighten more than 20 years ago after her brother’s life…

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Publisher: McCall McPherson, PA-C
Language: English
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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 42 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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