92: Could Chronic Inflammation Be the Missing Link? The Science Behind Sulforaphane, Detoxification, and Cellular Health with David Roberts & Dr. John Gildea

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   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…

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   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…

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   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,…

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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   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…

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    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…