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Today, I’m celebrating the 500th episode (yes, 500!) of my Essentially You podcast––with a deeply personal message that I have been wanting to share here for a LONG time!Catch today’s shortie for the most important realization I’ve had about my health, what it means to be a thriving woman in today’s world, and how to achieve your own dreams–plus, ALL the details about my 500th episode giveaway.  Top 10 Self-Care Rituals for Today’s Woman

Several years after struggling with the mismanagement of hypothyroidism, McCall McPherson finally discovered how to manage her condition to enhance her daily living. Now, as a thyroid practitioner and an advocate for thyroid care, she helps women with low-thyroid function live their best lives. So often thyroid conditions get overlooked because the proper labs aren’t being drawn, and the right diagnoses aren’t being made. Plus, many women who struggle with thyroid issues have been given mixed information on the appropriate and available management methods. In this podcast, McCall McPherson sets the record straight and answers your questions about thyroid function– including some that you didn’t even know you needed! We’ll discuss hypothyroidism symptoms, and what labs you should be getting annually to check your thyroid function. Then we dive into treatments like Levothyroxine and Armour, lifestyle changes, symptom management tips, and more. It’s so important to be an advocate for your health and work with a provider that you trust. McCall talks about making sure to work with a doctor who wants to partner with you. It’s YOUR body, and it’s YOUR health. So knowing the best ways to take care of it is essential. McCall is so passionate about perfecting thyroid treatment, especially after her own struggles. So now she lives, breathes, and thrives in understanding the nuances of proper thyroid care. Her philosophy is simple– There’s no reason to still have thyroid symptoms. She helps tons of women get back on track with managing thyroid disease. And now she’s here to help you!So tune in, because you won’t want to miss all the details, and all the knowledge she has to offer to you. It truly can be life-changing. PLUS– we’re so grateful for the incredible audience that’s helped to get us 1 episode away from 500 podcasts! So, to celebrate the 500th episode, I’ll be hosting a giveaway from March 3rd to March 7th. I’ll be giving away over $500 in prizes– from Apple AirPods Pro to my complete Women’s Hormone kit and more. Listen to this podcast ASAP for the exact details on how to enter, and you could be a lucky winner!McCall McPhersonMcCall Mcpherson is the founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas. She is also the owner and chief of Thyroid Nation. She’s a physician's assistant, a TEDx speaker, and an expert in thyroid health having been a thyroid patient herself. IN THIS EPISODE Symptoms of Low Thyroid Function  Thyroid Screening and Diagnosis  Treatment Protocols Symptoms Management  How to Live with Low Thyroid Function  Your Thyroid Questions Answered Bonus: Dr. Mariza’s 500th Episode Giveaway Details! Resources MentionedModern Thyroid Clinic WebsiteThyroid Nation Website:Connect with McCall McPherson!TikTokFacebookInstagram Related Episodes#248: The Truth Behind The Undiagnosed Epidemic Of Cellular Hypothyroidism With Dr. Eric Balcavage And Dr. Kelly Halderman#221: Root Causes Of Hashimoto’s And How To Address It#219: How To Identify Low Thyroid Function And What Labs To Immediately Request#205: What Are The Best Supplements For Your Thyroid?#105: What If Your Thyroid Actually Is Your Problem? With Mccall Mcpherson (2019 Podcast)

For most of the past century, more women than men have died from cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and stroke……and as many as half of the women in developed countries, including the US, will die of these almost entirely-preventable conditions. Yet it is still considered to be primarily a male problem… But why?Catch today’s episode for all the science behind why women are more prone to heart disease, as well as simple steps you can take to prevent it–and learn: What your genetics, lifestyle, and hormones are telling you How sleep, stress, and blood sugar play into the equation 10 unique risk factors for women  4 simple steps for preventing heart disease      8 blood sugar hacks to fix your metabolic health now  Mentioned in this Episode:Gluco Support – The Blood Sugar-Balancer 90-Day Metabolism Makeover Program – Work one-on-one with me to heal your body!Additional Resources:451: Why Do Women Have a Higher Cardiometabolic Mortality Rate Than Men?#379: 7 Effective Herbs for Stopping a Blood Sugar Spike and Addressing Poor Metabolic Health#494: How to Work One-on-one with Me in My New Metabolism Makeover Coaching Program3 Reasons it’s Critical to have Metabolic Flexibility

I want to share a deeply personal story with you––one that I am sure will resonate with you, but also give you strength, confidence, a game plan to help you conquer YOUR worst period and PMS symptoms……with some of my all-time favorite (and most reliable) solutions! Catch today’s shortie for my FIVE must-know strategies, PLUS 8+ heavy-hitting nutrients that every women should have in their supplement cabinet. Mentioned in this Episode:Hormone Balance – My rockstar lineup of proven herbs and nutrients that can help you address ALL of your hormone problems. Hormone Balance FAQ: How to Take My Top Supplement for Hormones#309: How to Grocery Shop for Optimal Hormone Balance in the Fall#398: 3 Things you do Every Day that Affect your Hormones

Learn How This Doctor Healed Her Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Disease With Dr. Terry WahlsEPISODE SUMMARYAfter being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)– a debilitating autoimmune disorder– Dr. Terry Wahls sought the best care and the newest treatment methods. But despite the doctor's efforts, her condition continued to decline. Just when she was almost to her lowest point– barely able to walk and dealing with neurological lapses– she was able to turn it all around. Once she created her very own modified diet, specific to what she learned her body needed,  she took a 180 and saw her condition rapidly improve. She even was able to complete a 18.5 mile bike ride. We all know that dealing with an autoimmune disease can be a serious battle. Diseases like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can sometimes seem almost impossible to manage. But today, Dr. Terry Wahls shares with us that recovering from deteriorating MS is possible. In this podcast, she tells us her secret to overcoming MS. Her multi-modal approach to wellness can help you drastically improve your quality of life– whether you’re battling an autoimmune disease or not! Dr. Terry Wahls opens up more about her past and shares with us the struggles she’s faced while battling MS. And we discuss signs and symptoms to look out for that may indicate early detection of autoimmune conditions like MS. Dr. Wahls developed her own modified paleo diet, called the Wahls Protocol. She goes in depth about the food guidelines and recommendations for following this modified diet. This protocol has helped many others on their path to recovering from autoimmune disease. So tune into today’s podcast for all this information, and more! You’ll learn how to optimize your health, and be able to guide others struggling with autoimmune diseases to take action to improve their condition! Dr. Terry Wahls, M.D. IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Terry Wahls’ story of diagnosis and battling MS  Early detection of autoimmune conditions  Modified Paleo Diet– Wahls Protocol  Foods and modifications to improve autoimmune disease Clinical trials for diet and wellness research  Dr. Wahls’ studies  QUOTES“Her modified paleo diet [can] reverse a really incredible autoimmune condition. Now, this plan is created for vegetarians, vegans, meat eaters, and everything in between. So it's really just figuring out what works best for you. And the intention here is to reduce the inflammatory process. She also adopts mindset, gratitude, physical therapy, and movement– there's so many other components to the healing journey.”“This fundamentally changes how I think about disease and health, and the way I practice medicine and the focus of the research that I do. And forgive me– I have to wipe my nose because I can't tell that story without crying” “Consistently, we find that when you improve your diet, fatigue goes down and quality of life goes up– mental health, physical health, and quality of life improve” RESOURCES MENTIONEDDr. Wahls Book: The Wahls ProtocolThe Wahls Protocol Diet PyramidDr. Terry Wahls WebsiteJoin one of Dr. Wahls’ Clinical Studies Dr. Terry Wahls Instagram PageRELATED EPISODES For more stories about naturally fighting autoimmune diseases, check out: Beat Autoimmune Disease Naturally with Palmer Kippola​​Understanding Auto-Immune Disease and How to Calm Inflammation In The Body With Dr. Guillermo RuizHow to Get to The Root Cause of Autoimmune Disease With Donna MazzolaHow I Beat Multiple Sclerosis And Autoimmune Disease With Terry Wahls (2019)

We have been taught that our period is a burden and inconvenience… or worse! BUT what if we rewrote that narrative? What if we started celebrating our periods? What if we started allowing our bodies to follow the ebb and flow of our cycles instead of fighting against them?Catch today’s Shortie for everything you need to know about tracking your period, what each sign is telling you, and how to get it back on track. Mentioned in this Episode:Hormone Balance – My most-recommended supplement for women over 35Why Your Period is Your Superpower + How to Get Better Health Advice 5 Big Reasons Every Woman Needs to Have a Period Each MonthEpisode #483: Why January is Often the Worst Month for Period and PMS Issues

By age 45, as many as 88 percent of women are suffering from some form of metabolic dysfunction–which can lead to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, dementia, and a long list of other health issues. I have spent the majority of my adult life figuring out how to untangle this hot mess and fix our metabolism, so that we can feel lean, energized, and amazing into our 60s and beyond.I feel better than I did in my 30s (I’m 43!) and after two years of seeing epic results in my VIP patients, I’m ready to share my 90-Day Metabolism Makeover Coaching Program with you. If you’re truly ready to heal and inspired to work one-on-one with me, this episode is for you! Catch today’s special podcast to learn the ins and outs of my brand new coaching program–and learn: Why I created my 90-Day Metabolism Makeover Program  The 6 key elements of how this program will work  What kind of results you can expect  How to get involved and work one-on-one with me  And more!  Mentioned in this Episode:My 90-Day Metabolism Makeover Coaching ProgramAdditional Resources:#476: How to Pivot in Perimenopause to Increase Energy, Metabolism and Brain Power#414: The Best Time to Intermittent Fast During the Day to Boost Your Metabolism and Balance Your Blood SugarSimple Tricks to Burn More Calories, Boost Healthy Metabolism, and Build Strength3 Reasons it’s Critical to Have Metabolic Flexibility

For this week’s Shortie, I’d love to continue where I left off on my last shortie (episode 492), The 10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added Sugar.First, it’s very important to remind you that the “ideal” approach to cutting out sugar will vary by individual (depending on a ton of factors, like your fasting blood sugar, metabolism, health, age, etc.)...BUT here are THREE simple approaches that can be helpful to just about anyone at a baseline level, no matter where you are starting from. Mentioned in this Episode:FREE Shake and Smoothie Recipe Guide#492: 10 Massive Benefits of Cutting Out Added SugarWhat We’ve Been Told About Healthy Sugar is a LieGluco Support – Balance your blood sugar before (and after meals) with my proven blend of herbs and nutrients.This Episode is Sponsored by Olive and June. Get 20% off your first Mani System at: https://www.oliveandjune.com/mariza

If you have ever seen mold growing inside your home, most of the time, there is a larger problem that you need to look into immediately. Surface mold is just the tip of the iceberg and can wreak havoc on any system in the body, which is why it is so important to identify these mycotoxins as soon as possible to save your health and your home.All Things Mold with Bridgit DannerBridgit Danner is a licensed acupuncturist, certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and the founder of HormoneDetoxShop.com. After losing everything to toxic mold herself, Bridgit now educates about toxins and how to detoxify your body and home through a functional healthcare approach. She is my go-to expert when it comes to all things mold and is here today to share how your symptoms could be related to micro toxin exposure you might not even know about.Could Mold Be Causing Your Hormone Symptoms?Bridgit refers to toxic mold like a roommate that you don't want to have. Toxic mold will continue to grow and emit mycotoxins until it is dealt with for good. While you can't always see it, toxic mold can suppress your immune system, damage your cells, cause cancer and birth defects, impair mitochondrial function and the nervous system, and so much more. The only way to recover from toxic mold exposure, whether it was recent or long in the past, is to detoxify. If you have been trying everything but still can't shake your symptoms, mold could be to blame.Daily Detoxification Is KeyCleansing your home and your system of mycotoxins can take a while. This is why Bridgit recommends going step by step and focusing on the basics in order to detoxify your system. Even if you have not been exposed to toxic mold, the toxins we are all exposed to the daily call for consistent detoxifying habits to help you age well and relieve your symptoms. Daily detoxification is the key to getting past some of your biggest symptoms. While diagnosing a mold-related illness is critical, there is so much that we can do on a daily basis to detoxify our bodies and feel safe in our homes.Are you ready to cleanse your body and home from toxic mold exposure? Share your story with me in the comments below! 

Get ready to say goodbye to the crazy blood sugar swings and ALL of the associated side effects that leave you feeling like crap, including weight gain, cravings, brain fog, and more. And I want you to know… Ditching added sugar is a LOT easier than you might think!  Catch today’s podcast the 10 biggest benefits of cutting it out of your life, PLUS 4 easy-to-implement strategies to help you get started right away–and learn: The first improvements you’ll notice almost immediately Where added sugar likes to hide in common foods The 10 massive benefits of cutting added sugar out How to get started quickly and easily (without failure!) What to expect short and long-term  Mentioned in this Episode:Valentine’s Day Self-Love SaleSave 15% on ALL of my feel-good favorites (ends soon!) Gluco SupportPowerhouse herbs + nutrients that can help stabilize your blood sugar before (and after!) meals and snacks. Additional Resources:#477: 7 Easy Ways to Fix Your Blood Sugar#470: 10 Desserts Less Likely to Spike Your Blood SugarWhat they Told us About Healthy Sugar is a Lie5 Things you can do After Overeating to Stabilize your Blood Sugar