1133. Let’s Talk THYROID: Symptoms, Lifestyles & Treatments Everyone Should Know w/ McCall McPherson

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 19 August 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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We’re kicking off a powerful two-part conversation with McCall McPherson, PA, women’s health expert, and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, who is here to clear up the massive confusion around thyroid health. She reveals why so many people with fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and brain fog are walking around undiagnosed, and how one missing hormone test could change everything. She breaks down the different types of thyroid disorders (hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, hyperthyroidism), the right labs you actually need, and the early signs you can’t afford to ignore. We also get into why most doctors rely on incomplete testing, how to tell if your thyroid medication is actually working for you, and the difference between Synthroid and natural desiccated thyroid medications (think gasoline vs. crude oil for your body). All women need to hear this one, tune in!! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: Thyroid disease isn’t always permanent. Autoimmune thyroid disorders like Hashimoto’s and Graves can be put into remission, especially with early lifestyle intervention. Prevention is possible. Anti-inflammatory diets, selenium-rich foods (like Brazil nuts), glutathione, good sleep, and stress management can lower your risk. Your symptoms are the real red flag. Fatigue, hair loss, anxiety, constipation, weight gain, and brain fog can all be early signs of thyroid dysfunction… even if your labs say you’re “fine.” HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa https://www.instagram.com/modernthyroid Website: https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/ Thyroid Lab Guide: https://gift.modernthyroidclinic.com/ ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0	I have to say fall is my absolute favorite time for fashion.
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0:35.7	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
0:40.6	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
0:48.2	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:53.3	I saw on your Instagram that if you have thyroid issues,
0:56.6	you can't or shouldn't cold plunge. Yeah, that was quite the controversial post, wasn't it? You are
1:02.4	manufacturing more stress for your body to deal with. And in those cases, what ultimately
1:06.8	ends up happening is people are getting weaker. Their constitution is not actually getting
1:11.0	stronger. At first, maybe cold plunge feels good after you do it. And then as you do it more and more,
1:16.6	you start to notice you get more tired later in the day, the next day, more tired in general. And then
1:22.0	you're constantly trying to raise that stress level to make yourself feel well. And instead,
1:26.9	you need to be doing nurturing,
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