HEAL with Kelly Thyroid Health, Hormones & the Truth About GLP-1 with McCall McPherson
What if the very tests your doctor says are “normal” are actually missing the real reason you feel exhausted, foggy, anxious, or out of balance? For millions of people, thyroid issues are at the heart of their symptoms — yet they’re often overlooked, misdiagnosed, or mistreated.
In this episode of the HEAL with Kelly Podcast, I sit down with McCall McPherson, PA-C — a physician associate, TEDx speaker, and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic — to uncover the truth about thyroid health and the issues with how the conventional model addresses it. McCall shares both her medical expertise and her personal journey with hypothyroidism, shedding light on why so many patients aren’t getting the answers they need and what we can do differently.
Together, we explore the crucial differences between Hashimoto’s, Graves’, and hypothyroidism, why relying on TSH markers alone misses the bigger picture, and the labs that actually matter. We talk about the role of inflammation, toxins, and stress in autoimmune thyroid disease, as well as the hidden connections between thyroid health, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.
McCall also opens up about controversial topics many doctors don’t discuss — from the risks of birth control and misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy to the overuse of GLP-1 drugs. And she offers practical, empowering lifestyle shifts — from food to relationships to microdosing peptides — that can make a profound difference in daily health.
This is an eye-opening and life-changing conversation for anyone who has ever been told their labs are “normal” but still knows something isn’t right.
Key Moments You’ll Love✨: 🌪️ [0:06] Medical Gaslighting & Why Doctors Dismiss Symptoms 💤 [1:25] McCall’s Healing Crisis: 17 Hours in Bed Each Day 🧬 [6:18] Hashimoto’s, Graves & Hypothyroidism Explained Clearly 🥛 [12:25] Foods That Trigger Hashimoto’s (Why Dairy Tops the List) 🧠 [15:54] Trauma, Childhood & The Root of Autoimmune Disease 💊 [18:05] Hormone Replacement Therapy: Myths, Risks & Breakthrough ⚡ [25:09] GLP-1 Medications: Microdosing, Risks & Life-Changing Results 📚 [49:27] McCall’s Upcoming Book & The Mission Behind It
LINKS
McCall McPherson website: https://www.mccallmcpherson.com/
McCall McPherson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/
Modern Thyroid Clinic website: https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/
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