The Untold Longevity Secrets of GLP-1s and Thyroid Health with McCall McPherson

Oct 8, 2025

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How can GLP-1 medications reduce inflammation and improve long-term health outcomes for you beyond weight loss?

In this episode, JJ talks with thyroid and metabolic health expert McCall McPherson about the powerful connection between GLP-1 medications, inflammation, and thyroid function. Together they reveal why these therapies are about far more than weight loss and how they can unlock vitality, restore balance, and protect long-term health. This conversation will open your eyes to the overlooked truth about thyroid testing, the real benefits of GLP-1s, and practical strategies to age powerfully.

McCall McPherson has helped thousands of women regain energy and confidence through her Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss. A TEDx speaker, Inc. 5000 entrepreneur, and host of the Modern Thyroid and Wellness podcast, McCall blends cutting-edge science with compassion to give women real answers and life-changing results.

What you’ll learn:

(00:50) Why weight loss alone isn’t the full story of GLP-1s.

(03:53) How the old “calories in, calories out” model fails women struggling with thyroid and metabolic issues.

(06:11) Why it can take up to a decade for hypothyroidism to be properly diagnosed and treated.

(08:31) The anti-inflammatory power of GLP-1s and their impact on autoimmune disease, dementia, and cancer risk.

(15:09) Why microdosing GLP-1s creates better results and fewer side effects compared to standard dosing.

(21:05) The truth about compounding pharmacies and why they’re under attack despite strict regulation.

(31:07) How GLP-1s help women break cycles of food guilt and restore a healthier relationship with eating.

(36:08) The essential thyroid labs you must request.

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