The Thyroid Testing Mistake Doctors Keep Making | McCall McPherson

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Nutrition, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 10 June 2026

⏱️ 53 minutes

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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? As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Kasandrinos | Go to https://www.kasandrinos.com/digest and use code DIGEST for 25% off → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST 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: → 5 Health Benefits of Frankincense for Gut, Joints, Inflammation | BOK Check Out McCall McPherson: → Website → Instagram → TikTok → Thyroid Chart → Podcast Check Out Bethany: → Bethany’s Instagram: ⁠@lilsipper⁠ → ⁠YouTube⁠ → ⁠Bethany’s Website⁠ → ⁠Discounts & My Favorite Products⁠ → ⁠My Digestive Support Protein Powder⁠ → ⁠Gut Reset Book ⁠ → ⁠Get my Newsletters⁠ (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This one little medication that makes you feel better every day can also impact you in 10, 20, 50 years and what your life looks like.
0:08.3	So the reality is 98% of people cannot come off of thyroid medication once they go on.
0:13.9	And in fact, they perpetually have that lost function that they need to offset.
0:20.4	You're listening to The Digest This Podcast, and I'm your host, Bethany Cameron.
0:26.7	What does OZempic, Hashimoto's, hormone issues, and our digestive system all have in common?
0:34.0	Well, today you're going to hear the answer as McCall McPherson joins me in today's conversation
0:40.3	all about our thyroid and what hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism is and how it's all connected
0:47.8	to our weight, our digestion, our hormones, and so much more.
0:52.5	McCall shares her research in how microdosing OZemPEC can help with
0:57.2	thyroid issues within just weeks of being on it without the side effects. As you guys know,
1:03.5	I am not a fan of Ozempic, so I asked McCall to convince me to change my mind and my view on it. And I cannot wait for you to hear what
1:13.9	happened. Inflammation can be the root cause of several ailments in the body, including
1:19.7	migraines, arthritis, joint pain, and even digestive issues. One of the most widely used and
1:26.2	ancient remedies for inflammation is actually olive oil.
1:29.5	But not all olive oil is the same and many of them are almost two years old by the time they
1:35.3	get to the store shelves and into your home. And for many olive oil companies, it's cheaper to
1:41.0	buy last year's harvest from farmers and bottle that up and sell it rather than
1:46.1	buying the latest harvest. Once I switched to Cassandrino's organic extra virgin olive oil,
1:52.2	I immediately tasted and even felt the difference. There was even a time I had a sore throat
1:58.5	and took a spoon of Cassandrino's olive oil and it instantly sued my throat.
2:03.5	It literally has medicinal properties and I tell all my friends and family about it.
2:08.1	There's a reason this oil is not sold in stores.
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