Ep. 501 Is Your Thyroid Medication Failing You? – The Most Overlooked Fixes for Energy, Weight & Mood with McCall McPherson, PA-C | Thyroid Health & Menopause

Today, we have the first episode of a series of AMAs with McCall McPherson. McCall McPherson is the visionary behind Modern Thyroid Clinic, a thyroid-centered functional medicine practice in Austin, Texas. McCall is a physician assistant and thyroid expert. She is a recent TEDx speaker, a frequent guest on podcasts and summits, and the owner, host, and Chief Thyroid Hope Giver of the Thyroid Nations podcast. Today, McCall joins me to dive into a range of listener questions, covering whether intermittent fasting damages the thyroid, the role of GLP-1s, constipation, split-dosing medication, adrenal health, ADHD, phentermine versus Glucophage versus GLP-1s, and how HRT affects thyroid medication. We also explore the impact of lipids on thyroid health and the role of nutrition, and we share our opinions on the Dutch test. This invaluable AMA was made even more special by the flood of questions submitted by listeners. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The benefits of adopting a nuanced approach to intermittent fasting How Graves' disease and Hashimoto's differ in terms of fasting Why fasting is not advisable when taking GLP-1s Do thyroid medications cause constipation? Strategies for overcoming constipation and improving gut health McCall shares her rationale for splitting thyroid medication doses Will progesterone increase free T4 levels? The importance of rechecking thyroid labs after starting or adjusting HRT Foods to avoid and include in your diet for thyroid health Is the Dutch test worth using? Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect with McCall McPherson Modern Thyroid Clinic Modern Weight Loss On Instagram and TikTok Modern Thyroid and Wellness Podcast