Ep. 491 Thyroid Masterclass: Top Triggers in Women Over 40 with Cynthia Thurlow, NP

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 13 August 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

We have the first episode in a series of thyroid-focused podcasts today. In this episode, Dr. Anshul Gupta, Dr. Carrie Jones, and McCall McPherson join me to explore why Hashimoto’s tends to become problematic for women during perimenopause and menopause, and the root causes that drive it. We explore molecular mimicry, the effects of heavy metals, mycotoxins, mold, and other toxins on the thyroid, and explain how perimenopause impacts thyroid gland and immune system function. We cover non-thyroidal illness syndrome and cellular hypothyroidism, also focusing on Graves’ disease, which is due to a hyperactive thyroid gland, highlighting the standard of care it receives, preferred medications, and low-dose naltrexone. Dr. Anshul Gupta explains why so many women with thyroid issues are unknowingly living with Hashimoto’s. He outlines the five root causes of Hashimoto’s, especially during perimenopause and menopause, highlighting the importance of addressing the underlying autoimmune process rather than simply replacing hormones. Dr. Carrie Jones explains why thyroid dysfunction in women often emerges during major hormonal transitions like perimenopause. She also points out that many cases of hypothyroidism involve issues that we cannot resolve with medication alone. McCall McPherson discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating Graves’ disease, which is often overlooked or mistaken for psychiatric issues. She explains the importance of proper testing, sharing some therapeutic approaches that can help stabilize thyroid function and calm the immune system. You will not want to miss this invaluable compilation of powerful insights from three leading thyroid health experts. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with Dr. Anshul Gupta On his website YouTube and other social media (@AnshulGuptaMD) Connect with Dr. Carrie Jones On her website Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok Connect with McCall McPherson Modern Thyroid Clinic On Instagram and TikTok Modern Thyroid and Wellness Podcast Thyroid Lab Guide Ep. 267 Hashimoto's: What Is It and How It Impacts Our Health with Dr. Anshul Gupta Ep 241 Mitochondria, and the impact of hormone imbalances in perimenopause and menopause with Dr. Carrie Jones Ep. 282 Thyroid Health: Hormones, Medications & Weight Loss with McCall McPherson

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:03.7	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.4	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and
0:21.5	impact over a million lives.
0:29.1	Today is the first in a series of thyroid-focused podcast.
0:34.7	Today I am joined by Dr. Gupta, Dr. Carrie Jones, and McCall McPherson. We dove into why
0:41.8	Hashimoto's becomes problematic for women as we navigate perimenopause and menopause and many
0:47.4	of the root causes. We discuss molecular mimicry and the role of heavy metals, mycotoxins,
0:57.1	mold, and other toxins, and how they impact the thyroid physiology and gland.
1:00.3	How perimenopause specifically affects the thyroid and immune system function.
1:05.6	Non-thyroidal illness syndrome as well as cellular hypothyroidism.
1:10.4	And lastly, disparity of focusing on Graves
1:14.7	disease, which is the other end of the spectrum from Hashimoto's really speaking to a hyperactive
1:20.7	thyroid gland, specific standards of cares for Graves disease, preferences on medications, as well
1:27.2	as low dose and altrexone.
1:28.9	I know you will find this to be an invaluable compilation with several leading experts in the
1:35.1	space.
1:38.1	Absolutely.
1:39.0	So again, you point out a very interesting fact that, you know, a lot of women are suffering
1:43.7	from thyroid disorders
1:45.3	and majority of them have no idea they actually have Hashimoto's.
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