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Modern Thyroid and Wellness

Modern Thyroid and Wellness

By: McCall McPherson PA-C
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Unlock the latest insights into thyroid health and wellness with McCall McPherson, PA-C. Through expert interviews, personal stories, and actionable advice, this podcast dives deep into thyroid disorders, exploring how they impact everything from energy levels to mental clarity. Whether you're navigating your own thyroid journey or seeking cutting-edge solutions for optimal health, you'll find practical tips and holistic strategies to support your well-being. Join McCall as she empowers listeners to take control of their thyroid health and live a more vibrant life.Copyright 2026 McCall McPherson, PA-C Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Physical Illness & Disease
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  • 98: Thyroid Dysfunction, Cellular Stress & Autophagy: A New Way to Think About Chronic Illness with Dr. Bill Rawls

    98: Thyroid Dysfunction, Cellular Stress & Autophagy: A New Way to Think About Chronic Illness with Dr. Bill Rawls
    Sep 10 2026
    What if thyroid dysfunction isn’t always an isolated thyroid problem, but a signal that the cells throughout your body are under too much stress?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Bill Rawls, physician, bestselling author, and co-founder of Vital Plan, for a fascinating conversation about cellular health, chronic illness, autophagy, microbes, stress, thyroid function, and the role herbs may play in supporting resilience.Dr. Rawls’ perspective grew out of his own health crisis. After years of intense work and inadequate sleep as an OB-GYN, his health deteriorated dramatically. He experienced fatigue, neurological symptoms, joint problems, cardiac symptoms, and eventually discovered evidence of Lyme disease. After conventional approaches failed to restore his health, his experience with herbal therapy led him into decades of research on chronic illness and cellular wellness.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why Dr. Rawls views cellular stress as a common thread in chronic illnessFive major categories that can stress our cellsWhy nutrition, environmental toxins, sleep, movement, and microbes matterWhat autophagy is and why cellular repair is essentialHow fasting, exercise, and stress can influence autophagyThe relationship between thyroid hormone and cellular metabolismWhy Dr. Rawls views thyroid dysfunction as a possible signal of broader cellular stressHis hypothesis about microbes, thyroid cells, and Hashimoto’sHow chronic psychological stress and cortisol affect cellular recoveryWhy whole foods, plant diversity, sleep, movement, and reducing toxic exposures form the foundation of his approachHow adaptogenic herbs may support cellular resilienceAshwagandha, rhodiola, reishi, cordyceps, Japanese knotweed, Chinese skullcap, dandelion, and milk thistleWhy herbs became central to Dr. Rawls’ approach to chronic illnessThe Five Drivers of Cellular StressDr. Rawls encourages listeners to zoom out from individual diagnoses and look at the health of the cells themselves.He organizes common sources of cellular stress into five broad areas: inadequate nutrition, toxic exposures, insufficient recovery and sleep, physical stress or inactivity, and microbes.His goal is not simply to suppress symptoms, but to create an internal environment that gives cells the resources and recovery time they need to function well.Autophagy: Your Cells’ Recycling and Repair SystemA major part of the conversation focuses on autophagy, the ongoing process cells use to recycle damaged components and maintain themselves.Dr. Rawls explains how fasting, movement, and other mild stressors may stimulate this process, while excessive stress can become counterproductive. He emphasizes balance between stress and recovery, rather than believing that more fasting or harder exercise is always better.What Does This Mean for Thyroid Health?Dr. Rawls describes thyroid hormone as an important metabolic signal that helps cells produce and use energy.His central argument is that when cells are chronically stressed, thyroid function may become part of that larger picture. Rather than viewing fatigue or thyroid dysfunction completely in isolation, he encourages looking at sleep, nutrition, stress, environmental exposures, movement, and overall cellular health.Connect with Dr. Bill Rawls🌿 Dr. Bill Rawls at RawlsMD📖 The Cellular Wellness Solution📖 Unlocking Lyme🌱 Explore Vital PlanRESTORE180™Dr. Rawls also shares RESTORE180, Vital Plan’s six-month program for people navigating complex chronic illness. The program progresses through stress regulation, gut and detoxification support, and concentrated botanical formulations.Learn More About RESTORE180📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 97: The Thyroid Supplement Guide: What to Take for Energy, Hair Loss, Hashimoto’s & More with Melissa Afflerbach

    97: The Thyroid Supplement Guide: What to Take for Energy, Hair Loss, Hashimoto’s & More with Melissa Afflerbach
    Sep 3 2026
    With thousands of supplements promising more energy, better hair, improved thyroid function, and healthier aging, how do you know what your body actually needs?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Melissa “Mel” Afflerbach, Clinical Director of Weight Loss & Supplement Programs, for a practical conversation about the supplements they use and recommend within their thyroid and metabolic health programs.They break down some of the most common concerns women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s experience—from persistent fatigue and low energy to hair loss—and explain why supplementation should support the bigger picture rather than replace investigating the root cause of a symptom.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why correcting thyroid function may not completely resolve fatigueHow adrenal and mitochondrial health relate to energy productionThe difference between stimulant energy and supporting cellular energyWhy thyroid dysfunction can contribute to hair shedding and changes in hair, skin, and nailsWhy ferritin and thyroid labs matter when investigating hair lossHow collagen, micronutrients, and antioxidants may support hair, skin, and nailsWhy myo-inositol and selenium are used in ThyroShield™Why testing and understanding the cause of a symptom still mattersHow McCall and her clinical team choose supplements for MDRN WellnessA sneak peek at what they are developing specifically for the thyroid communityMcCall also shares the deeply personal story behind the “Sol” found throughout the MDRN Health line. Her late brother, Solomon, had been working on the project before his unexpected passing, and the line now carries part of his legacy forward.Supplements Discussed in This EpisodeAdrena-Sol — adrenal and energy support Shop Adrena-SolMito-Sol — mitochondrial and cellular energy support Shop Mito-SolBeauty Glow Collagen — collagen support for hair, skin, and nails Shop Beauty Glow CollagenComplete Beauty — micronutrient support for hair, skin, and nails Shop Complete BeautyAstaxanthin Antioxidant — antioxidant and skin support Shop AstaxanthinThyroShield™ — myo-inositol + selenium thyroid support Shop ThyroShield™Shop MDRN WellnessThe MDRN Wellness store was created to make choosing supplements less overwhelming. Products are selected by McCall and the clinical team with the needs of people navigating thyroid dysfunction, hormone concerns, low energy, and related symptoms in mind.Shop All MDRN Wellness Supplements📖 Pre-Order Take Back Your Thyroid + Get a Free BonusPre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, and choose one free bonus:🎓 Thyroid Empowered Course, a $399 valueOR🩺 $150 off a new patient visit at Modern Thyroid ClinicPre-Order & Claim Your Free Bonus📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa
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    29 mins
  • 96: Your Thyroid Is a Barometer: What Chronic Disease Can Teach Us About Stress, Environment, and Prevention with Kelly McKenna

    96: Your Thyroid Is a Barometer: What Chronic Disease Can Teach Us About Stress, Environment, and Prevention with Kelly McKenna
    Aug 27 2026
    What if your thyroid symptoms aren’t an isolated problem, but one signal from a body asking you to pay attention?In this episode of Modern Thyroid & Wellness, McCall McPherson sits down with Kelly McKenna, CEO and Co-Founder of End Chronic Disease, to explore thyroid health, autoimmunity, chronic stress, environmental exposures, nutrition, and what it really means to focus on prevention.Kelly’s health journey began with a celiac disease diagnosis in high school, followed by nearly two decades of autoimmune and chronic health challenges. In her early 30s, thyroid labs disrupted her plans to freeze her eggs and pushed her to ask a different question: instead of accepting hypothyroidism as inevitable, what might actually be driving it?That curiosity eventually changed both her health and career.Key Topics CoveredKelly’s experience with celiac disease, hypothyroidism, and Hashimoto’sHow childhood stress may influence long-term healthWhy sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, and environment matterEnvironmental exposures and thyroid healthThe conversation around paraquat and chronic diseaseWhy prevention should begin in childhoodIodine, selenium, vitamin D, iron, and thyroid healthWhy Kelly calls her thyroid a “barometer” for her whole bodySimple strategies for fatigue and autoimmune flaresThe importance of boundaries and emotional healthBringing preventive health education into schoolsWhy chronic disease prevention requires both individual and systemic changeWhen Your Thyroid Becomes a Warning SystemAfter being re-diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, Kelly began closely observing how changes in sleep, nutrition, nutrient status, stress, and other aspects of daily life corresponded with her symptoms and thyroid labs.She focused on nutrients including iodine, selenium, vitamin D, and iron and experimented with dietary changes. As her thyroid markers improved, she noticed changes in her skin, digestion, fatigue, and overall wellbeing too.Today, Kelly describes her thyroid as a “barometer for my whole body.” When fatigue and familiar symptoms return, she views them as signals that her body may need more support, rest, or recovery.Stress, Environment, and Chronic DiseaseKelly also shares how growing up with a brother who experienced significant disabilities and frequent seizures created a chronic sense of uncertainty and stress, even within a loving family. Only later did she recognize how those experiences may have shaped her stress response.The conversation expands into environmental health, including paraquat exposure, ultra-processed foods, school environments, movement, and why the places where we live, work, learn, and eat deserve a larger role in conversations about chronic disease prevention.What If You’re Already Exhausted?When someone is already depleted, complicated wellness routines can feel impossible.Kelly recommends returning to basics. Her personal recovery toolbox has included restorative yoga, putting her legs up the wall, prioritizing sleep, simplifying food, gentle walking, acupuncture, positive experiences with people she loves, and examining emotional stress or boundaries that may be draining energy.The goal is to learn your body’s signals and build a collection of tools you can return to when you need them.About Kelly McKennaKelly McKenna is the CEO and Co-Founder of End Chronic Disease, an organization focused on chronic disease prevention, education, awareness, and policy change.🌐 End Chronic Disease 💼 Kelly McKenna on LinkedIn 📸 Kelly on Instagram @earth.to.kelly📖 Pre-Order Take Back Your Thyroid + Get a Free BonusPre-order McCall McPherson’s new book, Take Back Your Thyroid, and choose one free bonus:🎓 Thyroid Empowered Course, a $399 valueOR🩺 $150 off a new patient visit at Modern Thyroid ClinicPre-Order & Claim Your Free Bonus📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa
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    31 mins
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A great podcast for learning more in-depth info about thyroid problems & managing Hashimotos. Looking forward to future episodes and applying McCall’s knowledge to my own health journey.

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