Best Cellularhypothyroidism Podcasts (2025)

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TS Epsisode 20: The Real Reason Your TSH Goes Up in Winter 29:06

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Every winter, TSH rises—but that doesn't mean thyroid failure. Dr Eric Balcavage explains how photoperiod, melatonin, and circannual rhythms alter TRH → TSH → T3 and why seasonal adaptation is often misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How shorter days and colder temperatures reset the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis…

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TS Epsiode 19: Stress and Holiday Hypothyroidism 34:55

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Stress and Holiday Hypothyroidism | How Stress Lowers T3 and Raises rT3 | Dr. Eric Balcavage – Thyroid Shorts Ep. 19 The holidays are supposed to be joyful — but for many with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's, they trigger fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage, creator of the Adaptive Thyroid Model™, explain…

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Do Thyroid Antibodies Tell the Whole Story of Hashimoto's? – Thyroid Shorts Ep 18 44:16

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Most people are told: "If you have thyroid antibodies, you have Hashimoto's. If you don't, you don't." In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage, creator of the Adaptive Thyroid Model™, revisits that idea and shows why antibodies are only one piece of a much bigger picture. Discover how: ✅ Th1 and Th17 T-cells, CD8 T-cells, and low T-regs drive thyroid i…

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Episode 210: Hashimoto's Revisited - A Conversation with Dr. Izabella Wentz 1:32:10

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In this episode of Thyroid Answers, Dr. Eric Balcavage sits down with pharmacist and bestselling author Dr. Izabella Wentz to revisit one of the most misunderstood conditions in modern medicine — Hashimoto's thyroiditis. They explore how new research and clinical experience are reshaping what we know about autoimmune thyroid disease, why so many wo…

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Thyroid Shorts 17: Does Everyone with Low T3 Need Medication? 31:10

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Are you struggling with hypothyroid symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, hair loss, or brain fog? Have you been told the reason is that you have "low T3"? Many patients are told the solution is simple: add T3 thyroid hormone replacement. But is that the truth? Is that the correct strategy? In this Thyroid Answers Shorts episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage, …

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Episode 209: Age Stronger, Live Longer with Dr. Mani Kukreja 1:25:47

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Are you ready to challenge the myths of aging and discover how to stay strong, vital, and resilient for decades to come? In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage sits down with Dr. Mani Kukreja to explore the cutting-edge science of healthy aging. We dive into: Why aging is not just about years—but about cellular health an…

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Episode 16: Bile, Bugs, and Barriers - The Thyroid Connection You've Never Heard 25:50

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Your thyroid doesn't work in isolation. It relies on your liver, your bile, and even your gut bacteria to keep hormone conversion running smoothly. In this episode of Thyroid Shorts, Dr. Eric Balcavage explains how thyroid hormone T3 regulates bile acid production, shapes your microbiome, and keeps your gut lining strong in a state of homeostasis. …

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Episode 208: Nitric Oxide - The Molecule That Could Transform Your Thyroid Health 1:35:56

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Episode 208: Nitric Oxide - The Missing Link in Thyroid & Chronic Disease with Dr. Nathan Bryan In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage is joined by nitric oxide researcher and author Dr. Nathan Bryan, whose new book The Secret of Nitric Oxide explores why this tiny signaling molecule may be the key to preventing and reversing chronic illness. Together…

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Thyroid Shorts Episode 15: Myth - Low fT3 Means You Just Need More T3 27:52

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Episode 15 – Myth: Low fT3 Means You Just Need More T3 Many people struggling with chronic hypothyroid symptoms are told the answer is simple: "Your free T3 is low, so you just need more T3 medication." But is that really the solution? In this episode of Thyroid Shorts, Dr. Eric Balcavage explains why low T3 is often an adaptive response to stress,…

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Episode 14: The Role Your Mitochondria Play in Thyroid Recovery 30:56

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In this Thyroid Answers Shorts episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage explores the critical role your mitochondria—the true powerhouses of your cells—play in thyroid health and recovery. Too often, thyroid care focuses solely on optimizing lab values like TSH, Free T4, or Free T3. But true recovery isn't about chasing numbers. It's about understanding what ha…

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Episode 207: Emotions and Trauma as Drivers of Thyroid Dysfunction 1:35:58

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Are you stuck in "thyroid purgatory" - optimized labs but persistent symptoms? The missing piece might be emotional. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Eric sits down with Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist Kate King to explore the hidden emotional roots of thyroid dysfunction that conventional medicine completely ign…

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TS Episode 13: Reading Between the Lines of Your Thyroid Labs 41:35

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Tired of being told "your labs are normal" while you still feel terrible? This episode will transform you from a passive patient into an informed advocate who understands what comprehensive thyroid testing should include and how to interpret the results. Dr. Eric Balcavage reveals why most doctors run incomplete thyroid panels and miss critical pat…

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Episode 206: Rebooting Your Thyroid Physiology with Dr. Justin Marchegiani 1:19:08

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In episode 206 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, I interview Dr. Justin Marchegiani regarding his newly released book, The Thyroid Reboot. Topics covered in this episode include: Why is The Thyroid Reboot book different than others? What is driving thyroiditis and hypothyroidism? Is hypothyroidism caused by an immune system out of control or an adapt…

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TS Episode 12: The Real Reason Your Thyroid Medication Isn't Working 48:58

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If you're taking thyroid medication but still struggling with fatigue, brain fog, and weight gain despite "perfect" lab results, this episode will change everything. Dr. Eric Balcavage reveals why millions of thyroid patients are stuck in "Thyroid Purgatory" - where labs look optimal but symptoms persist - and introduces the groundbreaking concept …

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Episode 205: Understanding Thyroid Labs: What Your Doctor Might Be Missing 1:41:03

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In episode 205 of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Kelly Halderman returns to discuss Thyroid labs and what your doctor might be missing. In this episode, we cover: Why TSH run by itself can be a misleading test Why both total and free hormones should be run, but often aren't Understanding T3 Uptake Reverse T3: what it is and why it is improtant Th…

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Thyroid Shorts 11: FDA Removal of Dessicated Thyroid Extracts - Why this may not be a bad thing 26:34

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage discusses the recent announcement by the FDA to remove dessicated thyroid extracts from the market. Key Topics Covered: Why this may not be a bad thing. Alternatives to DTE Why DTE prescriptions can be a slippery slope. Why DTE prescriptions may keep you stuck in thyroid purgatory Why DTE prescription may be cont…

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Episode 204: How The Microbiome Impacts Your health, Immune System, and Thyroid Physiology 1:32:09

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Join Dr. Eric Balcavage as he explores the critical relationship between gut health and thyroid function with registered dietitian and microbiome expert Kara Siedman. This episode dives deep into how your microbiome - the collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses living in your gut - directly impacts thyroid physiology and overall health. Kara bre…