The Thyroid Testing Mistake Doctors Keep Making | McCall McPherson

377: In today’s episode, thyroid expert McCall McPherson joins me to discuss the signs, symptoms, and root causes of thyroid dysfunction. We break down hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and why so many people are told their labs are “normal” despite struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and other symptoms.

McCall also shares her perspective on GLP-1 medications, thyroid testing, thyroid medication, and the lifestyle factors that can support better thyroid health and long-term wellness.

Topics Discussed:

→ What are the signs and symptoms of thyroid dysfunction?

→ How does thyroid health affect metabolism, hormones, and digestion?

→ Why do so many people have normal labs but still feel unwell?

→ Can Hashimoto's be improved through diet and lifestyle?

→ What should you know about GLP-1 medications and thyroid health?

→ Which thyroid tests are most important to run?

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:03:21 - Meet Thyroid Expert McCall McPherson

→ 00:05:35 - What Does The Thyroid Do?

→ 00:06:42 - Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism

→ 00:07:40 - Common Thyroid Symptoms

→ 00:10:15 - Hashimoto's + Root Causes

→ 00:11:59 - Diet, Inflammation + Environmental Triggers

→ 00:12:40 - Can Over-Exercising Harm Your Thyroid?

→ 00:13:35 - Why Thyroid Issues Go Undiagnosed

→ 00:15:00 - The Problem With Conventional Thyroid Treatment

→ 00:18:05 - Understanding T3 Therapy

→ 00:20:40 - Bethany Challenges McCall On Ozempic

→ 00:22:00 - Microdosing GLP-1s + Thyroid Health

→ 00:24:20 - The Benefits Of GLP-1 Medications

→ 00:28:05 - Common GLP-1 Side Effects Explained

→ 00:30:20 - The Truth About Thyroid Cancer Risks + GLP-1s

→ 00:33:55 - What If You Don't Want To Take Ozempic?

→ 00:35:20 - Thyroid Function + Weight Loss Resistance

→ 00:36:45 - How Quickly Can People Start Feeling Better?

→ 00:39:00 - Do You Have To Stay On Thyroid Medication Forever?

→ 00:41:00 - Iodine + Hashimoto's Misconceptions

→ 00:42:12 - Is Soy Bad For Your Thyroid?

→ 00:44:00 - Thyroid Issues In Children

→ 00:46:20 - Which Thyroid Labs Should You Request?

→ 00:47:25 - Why "Normal" Labs Can Be Misleading

→ 00:49:25 - Finding The Right Thyroid Support

→ 00:50:35 - Final Thoughts Further Listening:

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