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  • Your Thyroid Labs Look Fine—So Why Do You Feel Awful?

    Your Thyroid Labs Look Fine—So Why Do You Feel Awful?
    Jan 2 2026
    Dr. Rodger Murphree—functional medicine practitioner and nutritional specialist—walks through why low thyroid function is often missed, even when people have classic symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, anxiety/depression, constipation, cold hands/feet, diffuse pain, hair loss, and high cholesterol. He explains the basics of thyroid hormones (T4 and T3), and why many people don’t feel better if they’re only evaluated or treated based on limited testing. He focuses heavily on conversion problems—where T4 does not effectively convert to active T3—pointing to stress, liver function, and gut health as common bottlenecks. He also frames Hashimoto’s thyroiditis as the most common driver of hypothyroidism and says it can show up early through antibody testing (TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies) before standard labs flag an issue. He closes with what he considers a “complete” thyroid lab panel, how he interprets TSH differently than many conventional ranges, and simple at-home checks he uses (like basal temperature tracking). This is educational content and repeatedly implies you should work with a qualified clinician—especially before changing prescriptions or starting hormone-like supplements. CHAPTERS (00:00) Why thyroid issues get missed (03:55) The symptom overload problem (08:10) T3 vs T4: what matters most (12:45) Gut + liver: T4 to T3 conversion (17:35) Stress, cortisol, reverse T3 (22:30) Hashimoto’s: the main cause (27:55) Antibodies: TPO and TGAb (33:40) Nutrients, meds, and thyroid drag (39:15) The lab panel he wants run (45:05) Home checks + next steps Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
  • The Everyday Habits That Can Support Your Liver

    The Everyday Habits That Can Support Your Liver
    Dec 19 2025
    Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist and functional medicine practitioner—breaks down why liver health is a make-or-break “control center” for whole-body recovery. He explains how a sluggish or fatty liver can show up as fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, weight gain, and chemical sensitivity, because the liver has to process what you eat, drink, breathe, and absorb through your skin. He also connects liver function to hormones and metabolism, including why poor liver performance can blunt thyroid activation (T4 to T3) and disrupt how the body handles cholesterol and estrogen balance. From there, he zooms in on the gallbladder and bile flow. He explains what bile does (digesting fats and supporting nutrient absorption), how gallbladder trouble can show up in stool changes (including “floaters”), and what gallstones are and why they can trigger sharp right-side abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and jaundice. He then lays out a practical approach focused on food and supplement supports he commonly uses—like milk thistle, turmeric/curcumin, dandelion, artichoke, and digestive aids such as enzymes or ox bile (especially for people without a gallbladder). He closes with the core drivers of fatty liver he emphasizes—excess body weight and high-fructose intake (especially from processed foods and sweet drinks)—and a simple, repeatable plan built around cutting fructose load, rebuilding antioxidant capacity (glutathione support using NAC and diet), and improving daily “throughput” via movement, sweating, and consistent sleep. This training is educational and encourages working with a qualified healthcare professional before starting supplements, changing prescriptions, or acting on symptoms that could require urgent care. CHAPTERS(00:00) Why the liver runs the show(03:40) Liver jobs: detox + storage(07:30) Toxins: food, air, meds(12:10) Liver, thyroid, and hormones(16:20) Gallbladder + bile basics(20:15) Gallstone signs to watch(25:05) Natural supports for bile flow(30:10) Fatty liver: fructose + weight(35:40) Glutathione, NAC, key foods(41:30) Exercise, sauna, sleep routine Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 m
  • Deep Restorative Sleep: The Protocol That Works

    Deep Restorative Sleep: The Protocol That Works
    Dec 12 2025
    Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist and functional medicine practitioner—breaks down why deep, delta-wave restorative sleep is a non-negotiable foundation for healing across chronic conditions. He explains how long-term poor sleep can worsen fatigue, pain sensitivity, brain fog, mood issues, and inflammation, and why the brain’s nighttime “cleanup” (glymphatic function) depends on consistent deep sleep. He also cautions that many prescription sleep aids can knock you out without reliably restoring deep sleep, and emphasizes working with a clinician to taper medications safely rather than stopping abruptly. From there, he lays out a practical, stepwise framework: sleep hygiene that starts in the morning (consistent wake time + sunlight), tightening caffeine/alcohol timing, dialing in a darker sleep environment, and reducing light exposure at night. He then walks through a supplement decision-tree he uses with patients—starting with sublingual melatonin, and for fibromyalgia cases, prioritizing 5-HTP first (then layering melatonin if needed). If stress, “second wind,” or 3am wake-ups persist, he discusses adding calming supports like GABA and L-theanine (including his “Delta Sleep” blend approach) to help fall asleep faster and get back to sleep without a hangover effect. He closes with lab considerations that commonly get missed in standard care—vitamin D targets, thyroid antibodies, iron/ferritin, and calcium/PTH when indicated—plus practical troubleshooting for restless legs, night waking, hydration timing, and blood sugar swings. This training is educational and encourages working with a qualified healthcare professional before starting supplements, changing prescriptions, or acting on lab interpretation. CHAPTERS (00:00) Deep sleep sets the foundation (04:00) Why poor sleep drives symptoms (08:30) Brain “cleanup” + inflammation (13:00) Pain, RLS, and sleep disruption (18:00) Sleep meds + safer transition (23:00) Morning sunlight + wake routine (28:00) Vitamin D and key lab targets (33:00) Thyroid, ferritin, calcium checks (38:00) Melatonin vs 5-HTP (fibro) (43:00) 3AM wakeups: fixes that work Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
  • Is Mold the Missing Link in Your Chronic Illness?

    Is Mold the Missing Link in Your Chronic Illness?
    Dec 4 2025
    Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist, chiropractic physician, and functional medicine expert—explains why mold toxicity has become a major hidden driver of chronic illness. He breaks down the difference between simple mold allergies and true mold toxicity, how mycotoxins damage the mitochondria, trigger chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, and why one in four people are genetically more vulnerable. Using real-world fibromyalgia and chronic illness cases, he shows how symptoms like fatigue, pain, brain fog, neuropathy, mood changes, breathing problems, gut issues, and skin flares are often tied back to past or current mold exposure in homes, offices, cars, and even foods. From there, Dr. Murphree lays out a practical framework for both investigation and treatment: how to inspect your home, when ERMI testing is superior to basic air tests, how urine mycotoxin testing works, and when professional remediation is worth the cost. He then walks through a stepwise protocol—starting with glutathione and NAC for protection, adding Saccharomyces boulardii and binders like GI Detox or MycoPul, layering in antifungals such as Biocidin and yeast formulas, then addressing sinus biofilms with colloidal silver sprays. He also discusses liver support nutrients, glutathione-supportive foods, sauna therapy, air purifiers, and strategic houseplants to reduce ongoing exposure. The training is educational and encourages working with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any mold protocol, detox regimen, or changing existing treatments. CHAPTERS (00:00) Welcome and why mold now (04:00) Mold vs mildew and allergies (08:30) How mycotoxins hit mitochondria (13:00) Mold symptoms across the body (18:00) Where mold hides in homes & food (23:00) When and how to test for mold (28:00) Stepwise detox and protection (33:00) Binders, antifungals, and sinuses (38:00) Home cleanup, air and saunas (43:00) Genetics, resources, next steps Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 m
  • Balancing Neurotransmitters Naturally: A Functional Medicine Approach to Anxiety, Depression, and Fibro Brain

    Balancing Neurotransmitters Naturally: A Functional Medicine Approach to Anxiety, Depression, and Fibro Brain
    Nov 19 2025
    Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist, chiropractic physician, and functional medicine expert—explains why so many chronic illness cases have become harder to treat in the last decade and why toxic mold is often the hidden, overlooked driver. He shares how patients who once responded quickly to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue protocols started stalling out, what he learned from mold expert Dr. Neil Nathan, and why we’re now seeing an epidemic of environmentally induced illnesses. Dr. Murphree breaks down the difference between simple mold allergies and true mold toxicity, how mycotoxins damage mitochondria, drive chronic inflammation, and trigger a “cell danger response” that can show up as fatigue, pain, brain fog, mood changes, neuropathy, gut issues, skin problems, and more—even years after leaving a moldy environment. From there, Dr. Murphree reframes many “mystery” conditions as toxic burden problems that require detective work and a structured protocol, not just more symptom drugs. He walks through how to inspect your home and workplace, why he prefers ERMI dust testing over basic air tests, and how urine mycotoxin testing can confirm internal exposure. Then he outlines a stepwise functional medicine plan: protecting the body with glutathione and NAC, priming the gut with Saccharomyces boulardii, using binders like GI Detox or MycoPul, layering in antifungals such as Biocidin, adding colloidal silver nasal spray to clear the sinuses, and supporting detox with diet, saunas, liver support, air purifiers, and strategic houseplants. The training is educational and emphasizes working with a qualified healthcare professional for testing, interpretation, and any treatment decisions. CHAPTERS (00:00) Welcome and goals for today (02:10) Why mood and fatigue tie to brain chemicals (05:20) The antidepressant reality check (09:40) Benzodiazepines risks and dependence (14:30) CoQ10 and melatonin depletion (18:10) SSRI side effects and drug stacking (22:50) Sleep as the foundation (27:10) Gasoline additive vs empty tank (31:00) What neurotransmitters are (34:20) Amino acids and cofactors explained (38:40) Serotonin pathway and 5-HTP (43:00) B vitamins, folate, and B12 (47:30) Omega-3 vs omega-6 balance (52:10) Brain function questionnaire overview (54:00) Opioid group and DLPA (58:20) GABA group and calming supports (1:02:40) Dopamine group and motivation (1:06:40) Norepinephrine group and drive (1:10:40) Serotonin group and fibro signs (1:13:30) Start calming first, then stimulating (1:16:30) Where to take the questionnaire (1:19:20) Programs, books, and next steps Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 m
  • The Truth About Heart Disease: Cholesterol Myths, Statins, and the Real Root Cause

    The Truth About Heart Disease: Cholesterol Myths, Statins, and the Real Root Cause
    Nov 6 2025
    Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist, chiropractic physician, and functional medicine expert—exposes what he calls the three biggest medical myths about heart disease: that cholesterol is the primary cause, that low-cholesterol diets prevent heart attacks, and that statin drugs are a safe, catch-all solution. He reframes cardiovascular risk around inflammation, metabolic health, and visceral fat, and explains why decades of cholesterol-centric thinking have not delivered the promised results. Drawing on 34 years in practice and extensive work with complex chronic illness, Dr. Murphree walks through the roles of cholesterol, CoQ10, magnesium, omega-3s, blood sugar, blood pressure, and belly fat in heart health—then outlines dietary, lifestyle, and supplement strategies he believes can reduce risk, improve energy, and support healthier outcomes. This training is educational and encourages patients to understand their labs, their medications, and to work with their doctors on any treatment changes. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction: Why Heart Disease is Still Misunderstood (03:30) The Numbers: Cardiovascular Disease by the Stats (06:10) Myth #1 – “Cholesterol Causes Heart Disease” (13:10) What Cholesterol Actually Does in the Body (18:40) Low Cholesterol, Mood, Hormones, and Brain Health (22:30) Myth #2 – “Low-Cholesterol Diets Prevent Heart Attacks” (27:20) Fats 101: Saturated Fat, Seed Oils, and Omega-3 vs Omega-6 (33:10) Myth #3 – “Statins Are a Safe, Effective Fix for Everyone” (38:40) Statin Side Effects, CoQ10 Depletion, and Heart Function (44:00) Inflammation, Not Cholesterol: The Real Driver of Disease (48:20) Sugar, Triglycerides, Fatty Liver, and Metabolic Syndrome (53:40) Visceral Fat, Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Risk (58:10) Building an Anti-Inflammatory Plate: Proteins, Veggies (1:03:00) CoQ10, Magnesium, Omega-3s, Red Yeast Rice (1:08:30) Case Studies: Pain, Weight, and Heart Risk Turnarounds (1:14:00) Dr. Murphree’s Weight Loss and Inflammation-Lowering Protocol (1:19:00) Q&A: Medications, Labs, and Next Steps Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 15 m
  • The Thyroid-Adrenal Connection: Unlocking Your Body’s Energy

    The Thyroid-Adrenal Connection: Unlocking Your Body’s Energy
    Oct 29 2025
    Dr. Rodger Murphree—board-certified nutritional specialist, chiropractic physician, and functional medicine expert—breaks down the vital link between thyroid health, adrenal fatigue, and overall metabolism. Drawing on 34 years in practice and two decades specializing in fibromyalgia, he explains why millions of Americans suffer from undiagnosed thyroid dysfunction, how chronic stress and nutrient deficiencies block hormone conversion, and what natural interventions can restore vitality. Dr. Murphree simplifies complex biochemistry into practical insight—covering everything from the roles of T3, T4, and reverse T3 to the impact of gut health, liver function, and cortisol regulation. Listeners will learn self-tests for thyroid and adrenal health, the importance of proper lab work, and evidence-based steps for balancing hormones naturally. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction and Background (03:45) The Thyroid: Master Regulator of Energy (08:30) How the Thyroid and Adrenals Work Together (13:00) Understanding T3, T4, and Reverse T3 (18:20) The Gut-Liver-Thyroid Axis (23:00) Common Causes of Low Thyroid Function (28:40) Stress, Cortisol, and Adrenal Fatigue (34:15) Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Explained (40:00) The Right Lab Work and How to Interpret It (46:10) Natural Recovery: Functional Medicine Tools Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠⁠superhealthyhuman.com Instagram: ⁠⁠@drrodgermurphree Facebook: ⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert ⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠⁠MassifKroo.com⁠⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠⁠hello@massifkroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 m
  • The Root of Fatigue: How Functional Medicine Restores Energy and Reverses Fibromyalgia

    The Root of Fatigue: How Functional Medicine Restores Energy and Reverses Fibromyalgia
    Oct 22 2025
    In this conversation, Dr. Rodger Murphree—functional medicine practitioner, author, and telemedicine pioneer—dives deep into one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern healthcare: chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. After 34 years in practice and more than two decades helping thousands of patients recover naturally, Dr. Murphree explains how exhaustion, pain, and brain fog are not isolated problems—they’re signals from a body in distress. He breaks down the root causes of fatigue, including poor sleep, adrenal dysfunction, thyroid imbalance, and mitochondrial depletion, and reveals why conventional medicine often misses the mark by focusing on symptom management rather than restoration. Through his experience in functional medicine, he outlines practical steps to restore energy, improve sleep, and reverse chronic fatigue, from magnesium and serotonin support to balancing hormones and reducing inflammation. You’ll also learn how chronic stress depletes essential nutrients, how poor diet fuels inflammation, and how targeted natural therapies can reset your body’s healing rhythm. CHAPTERS(00:00) Welcome and Introduction(03:10) Understanding Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia(07:25) Why Conventional Medicine Falls Short(12:40) The Role of Sleep and Serotonin in Healing(18:00) Adrenal Fatigue and Hormonal Imbalance(24:30) Mitochondria: The Energy Factories of the Body(29:10) Magnesium—The Missing Mineral in Chronic Fatigue(35:00) Functional Medicine Approach to Root Cause Healing(41:20) Nutrition and Stress as Key Drivers of Disease(47:45) Practical Daily Habits to Restore Energy and Clarity Work with Dr. Murphree Consultations & Programs – ⁠yourfibrodoctor.com⁠ More About Dr. Rodger Murphree Website: ⁠superhealthyhuman.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@drrodgermurphree⁠ Facebook: ⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree, Functional Medicine Expert ⁠YouTube: ⁠Dr. Rodger Murphree⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing by Massif & Kroo Website: ⁠MassifKroo.com⁠ For inquiries or sponsorships: ⁠hello@massifkroo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 14 m