Best Josh Dech Podcasts (2025)

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72: Reversing Crohn’s & Colitis Naturally: Why Everything You’ve Been Told Is Wrong - With Josh Dech 1:05:20

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Josh Dech, a holistic nutritionist and digestive health expert who is challenging the conventional medicine narrative around Crohn’s disease and colitis. Gut symptoms are common for those with Hashimoto’s and thyroid disease, and they often have similar root …

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115: Building Real Resilience in Kids (Even When It's Hard) 16:41

7d ago16:41

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A few days ago, Kathy asked me to listen to a parenting podcast by Dr. Becky that stopped me in my tracks. In it, the host told a story about planning a movie night as a kid — driving to Blockbuster, hoping the film you wanted wasn't already rented, and learning to deal with the disappointment when it was. That memory hit hard because it reminded m…

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66: Your Bowel Disease is Probably Caused By Mold - Here's what you need to know 28:52

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I've seen over 500 cases of Crohn's and Colitis in my practice, and I've seen mold at the root of nearly 400 of them - that's 80%! Mold is a growing problem and it's in up to 70% of US homes, which means there's a really good chance mold is causing your bowel disease. TOPICS DISCUSSED: What is mold and why you need to care How to test for mold in y…

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71: Palpitations, High Cholesterol & the #1 Killer: How to Reclaim Your Heart Health With Dr. Jack Wolfson 1:18:45

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz speaks with integrative cardiologist Dr. Jack Wolfson about how heart health goes far beyond lab numbers. They discuss why thyroid issues and nutrient deficiencies can trigger palpitations, why cholesterol isn’t the villain it’s made out to be, and how lifestyle factors…

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70: My Thyroid “Aha” Moment: Low Stomach Acid | Dr. Izabella Wentz 23:33

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In this solo episode, Dr. Izabella Wentz shares the turning point that shifted her Hashimoto’s recovery: discovering that “acid reflux” can stem from low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) rather than excess stomach acid, as many believe. She explains how hypochlorhydria drives fatigue, brain fog, pain, nutrient deficiencies, SIBO/H. pylori risk, and w…

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114: The Dirty Secret in Protein Powders – What Consumer Reports Found! 16:59

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When Consumer Reports recently claimed that protein powders contain "high levels of lead," it sparked fear and confusion. In this episode, I break down what's actually going on, including how heavy metals end up in supplements, which types are most affected, and how to protect yourself without overreacting. Plant-based protein powders like rice, pe…

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69: The Anti-Elimination Approach to Gut Healing with Steven Wright 1:34:45

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews gut health expert Steven Wright, founder of Healthy Gut. Steven shares his 15-year healing journey and explains why restrictive elimination diets often fail to resolve the root causes of digestive distress. Together, they explore how low stomach acid, SIBO, h…

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65: Coffee Enemas 101: What You Need To Know (safety, how to, studies, and more) 24:12

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Commonly claimed to be unsafe, but the data says otherwise. Coffee enemas have been shown to improve detoxification, liver health, bowel function and reduce symptoms of things like headaches, joint pain, and much more. TOPICS DISCUSSED: History of enemas Potential benefits of enemas Safety concerns and best practices How to perform a coffee enema D…

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68: Remission of SIBO, Crohns, IBS and IBD in Just Weeks with Debbie Steinbock 1:07:25

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews certified holistic nutrition counselor Debbie Steinbock about the elemental diet – a powerful but often overlooked tool for healing thyroid-related gut imbalances and SIBO, IBS, and IBD. Debbie shares her personal healing journey from Crohn’s disease, her cli…

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113: Why I Quit the Apple Watch After 10 Years… 13:32

15d ago13:32

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After nearly a decade of wearing an Apple Watch, I finally ditched it. Not because I stopped caring about health data, but because I realized the device was working against the simplicity and freedom I value. Plus, no matter how many times I toggled it into airplane mode, the Bluetooth stayed on — meaning constant EMF exposure right over a major ar…

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67: Overcoming Thyroid Hair Loss and When to Reintroduce Gluten With Dietitian Nataliia Sanzo 1:03:43

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz speaks with registered dietitian Nataliia Sanzo about practical ways to calm the immune system through the gut, address common hair loss drivers in Hashimoto’s, and reintroduce foods safely after an elimination diet. They discuss the stool test markers that matter most …

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64: Your Gut is Causing ALL of Your Symptoms - It's Not Just "In Your Head" 25:55

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There's nothing quite as comforting as being gaslit by your doctor when they say that the symptoms all over your body are not connected to your gut. Of course they are - your doctor just doesn't understand it. This episode is going to help you understand how and why the symptoms you're experiencing all over (skin, headaches, allergies, depression/a…

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66: The Gut-Thyroid Connection: Uncovering the Root Causes of Intestinal Permeability | Dr. Izabella Wentz 23:18

21d ago23:18

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz explores the science behind intestinal permeability (leaky gut), a critical factor in both Hashimoto’s and irritable bowel syndrome. Drawing from her own story and over a decade of clinical research, she shares how healing the gut can lower thyroid antibodies, improve s…

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63: Your Doctor LIED About Your Bowel Disease - This is What You Need To Know (Crohn's, Colitis, Diverticulitis and IBS) 24:57

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Your doctor lied. They may not have meant to, but they did. Bowel diseases like Crohn's, Colitis, Diverticulitis, and IBS, are not at all what you've been told. In this episode, I'll break down the research in a very simple and easy to understand way, to dismantle the 4 biggest lies your doctor told you about your gut issues. They say it's genetic,…

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112: Beyond Fossil vs. Electric: Practical Stewardship in Everyday Life 16:03

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Most conversations about the environment fall into polarized camps — either denial or panic. But living responsibly doesn't have to be political or extreme. In this episode, I take a practical look at what stewardship can look like at home, from how we grow food to how we build, heat, and maintain the spaces we live in. For our family, that means r…

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65: The Perimenopause Revolution With Dr. Mariza Snyder 1:02:29

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author and women’s health advocate, about one of the most misunderstood life transitions: perimenopause. Her new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, is a love letter to women navigating perimenopause. Together, they explore why …

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62: Calm Your Nervous System to Heal Your Gut 23:43

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Your nervous system is one of the biggest drivers of your gut issues, and only by healing that can you truly heal your gut. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why your nervous system causes gut inflammation What happens when your nervous system is not regulated How to calm your nervous system to heal your gut How to regulate inflammation How calming your nervous sy…

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111: A Future Where We Can Eat At McDonald's 13:22

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A few weeks ago, I found myself driving home late after a long day of hauling gear to our new property — hungry, tired, and joking with Kathy that if we were a "normal" family, we'd just pull into a McDonald's drive-thru. Of course, we didn't, but that comment stuck with me. Could there be a future where eating at McDonald's wouldn't feel like pois…

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64: Is Your Indoor Air Making You Sick? How to Fix it Fast With Mike Feldstein 1:30:50

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Wentz interviews Mike Feldstein, founder of Jaspr, about the hidden health effects of indoor air and practical solutions you can use today. Mike explains how modern building practices trap pollutants, why classrooms are a high-impact target for filtration, and the real difference betw…

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110: Why Your Blood Pressure Reading Might Be Totally Wrong! 22:42

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When most people think about blood pressure, they think about a once-a-year reading at a doctor's office. But one measurement on one day doesn't tell you much about your cardiovascular health. Just like a single fasting glucose number doesn't reveal your metabolic state, a one-off blood pressure check is largely meaningless. Blood pressure fluctuat…

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61: Can Your Cure Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Colitis)? 20:20

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Can IBD actually be healed, or even cured? To say "no" would be to assume that inflammation is a random occurrence, which isn’t possible. So we have to say “yes”, because once you know what’s causing it, you can remove the problem and inflammation should stop. I do believe that we will see a true cure in the coming years. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Remissio…

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63: The Iodine Paradox: What Every Thyroid Patient Needs to Know – With Dr. Alan Christianson 1:10:56

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz speaks with naturopathic endocrinologist and bestselling author Dr. Alan Christianson about the controversial role of iodine in thyroid health. While iodine is essential in small amounts, excess intake has been shown to trigger Hashimoto’s, worsen autoimmunity, and disr…

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60: Why Fibre Hurts Your Gut and How You Can Eat Fibre Again 21:43

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Fibre is usually a problem in those with bowel disease, and if you want to be able to eat your favourite fibre filled foods again, then you need to hear this. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Defining "fibre" Plant vs animal based diets (ex./ carnivore vs. vegan) 5 reasons you can't digest fibre How to be able to eat fibre again How to reintroduce it properly Wan…

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62: Lung Detox Secrets for Healing Chronic Illness and Boosting Vitality With Christa Orecchio 1:00:28

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews longtime friend and collaborator Christa Orecchio, a clinical and holistic nutritionist with nearly two decades of experience in gut, adrenal, and lung health. They discuss a cutting-edge integrative approach to healing asthma, mold illness, long-COVID lung d…

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61: Biology of Trauma: How Trauma Fuels Autoimmunity & Hashimoto’s – With Dr. Aimie Apigian 1:12:57

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Dr. Aimie Apigian, physician and author of The Biology of Trauma. Together, they explore how unresolved trauma – often overlooked in thyroid care – can predispose the body to autoimmunity, create nervous system imbalances, and keep people stuck in chronic fat…

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109: The Gut Disease "Truth" Doctors Never Told You With Josh Dech 52:37

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Most people with gut issues get fed the same script: It's genetic. It's lifelong. The best you can do is try to manage the symptoms. But in this episode, holistic nutritionist and physician consultant Josh Dech pushes back on that conventional wisdom, arguing that what we typically call "autoimmune" disease is often a sign of the body protecting it…

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59: Candida, Parasites and SIBO - How They're Causing Your IBD 26:35

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SIBO, Parasites and Candida are some of the biggest drivers in Crohn's and Colitis, but your doctor may never test for them. Even if they do, their answer is usually antibiotics, which doesn't fix the problem or answer the question "how did they gut in my gut in the first place?" TOPICS DISCUSSED: Defining SIBO, Parasites and Candida Why they're a …

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60: Reversing Hashimoto’s? The Unconventional Tools You Haven’t Tried Yet – With Lexi Yoo 1:11:48

2M ago1:11:48

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz sits down with integrative nurse practitioner Lexi Yoo, founder of Yoo Direct Health, to explore unconventional, but highly effective, therapies for Hashimoto’s and other autoimmune conditions. From low-dose naltrexone and hormone optimization to cutting-edge peptides, …

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108: Europe vs. America: The Health Secret Nobody Talks About 27:04

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I recently spent a week in Austria, bouncing between my grandparents' farmhouse and the alpine trails I grew up on. And it hit me how stark the contrast is between the foundation they built and the environment kids are growing up in today. My grandparents are 92 and 93, still living on their own. They had decades of clean food, pure alpine water, l…

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58: Your Diet Isn't Helping Your Gut Heal - Do This Instead 16:36

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Food is a huge part of healing your gut, but if you just can't figure how to make your diet feel like a useful part of your gut healing journey, this episode is for you. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The different ways food harms your gut The biggest mistakes you're making with your diet How to make your food work for you and your gut Want help with your IBD? …

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59: Getting to the Root Cause of Eczema With Dr. Sheila Kilbane 1:21:07

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In this episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews integrative pediatrician Dr. Sheila Kilbane, who guided Izabella to get her son 100% eczema free, about the often-overlooked root causes of childhood eczema. Dr. Kilbane shares how a combination of gut-focused strategies and targeted topical thera…

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107: The Truth About Detox Myths 17:01

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Most people have been told at some point that the way to "detox" is to buy a cleanse, live on juice for a week, or chase down some supplement that promises to pull toxins out of the body. But the reality is very different. In this episode, I unpack what detoxification really looks like, and explain why your body already comes equipped with everythi…

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57: Stress is Killing Your Gut - Here's How to Fix it 16:22

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Stress is driving your gut symptoms and making you flare - and unless you can control it (and fix the damage), you could be stuck in this cycle. But it doesn't have to be this way! TOPICS DISCUSSED: Immune pathways triggered by stress (vs. IBD) The 4 stages of IBD Origins of your Crohn's / Colitis Tests you can use for IBD Steps to reversing it Wan…

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58: Thriving After Thyroid Cancer With Carly Brown 54:20

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Carly Brown, a wellness entrepreneur and thyroid cancer thriver who took her diagnosis as an invitation to dig deeper into root cause healing. Carly shares how she used daily juicing, emotional therapy, detoxification, and dental intervention to drastically r…

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57: How I Accidentally Found a Method That Helps 80% of Hashimoto’s Patients in 2 Weeks | Dr. Izabella Wentz 32:11

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz shares the surprising discovery that became the foundation of her bestselling book Hashimoto’s Protocol: a simple liver reset that helps 80% of Hashimoto’s patients feel better within two weeks.She explains why toxins are such a hidden driver of thyroid symptoms, how th…

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106: Why Eating Like Your Grandparents Won't Save You 19:18

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In this episode, I explore whether following an ancestral diet and traditional eating habits is enough to keep us healthy today. While our grandparents thrived on simple meals, the reality of modern food quality, hidden environmental toxins, and processed foods inflammation paint a different picture. I share how chronic stress and health challenges…

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56: Are Probiotics a Scam and Can They Help Crohn's or Colitis? 22:53

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The probiotic industry is a dicey one and much of it is a scam - on top of that, many probiotics are going to be really bad for your gut when you have IBD. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Which probiotics are a scam or a waste of money Which ones are safe The best and worst probiotics How to get the most out of your probiotics Want help with your IBD? Join the R…

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56: The Thyroid, MTHFR, Gallstone, and Fatty Liver Connection With Lisa Winbourn 44:14

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What do MTHFR, thyroid disease, gallbladder removal, and fatty liver all have in common? In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews nutritionist and methylation expert Lisa Windbourn, who specializes in helping women with MTHFR gene variations, liver dysfunction, and no gallbladder, feel better using …

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55: The Overlooked Link Between the Liver, Gallbladder, and Thyroid Symptoms With Divya Gupta 1:01:06

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews holistic nutritionist Divya Gupta about a rarely discussed but deeply important topic in thyroid health: the liver and gallbladder connection. Divya shares her own story of gallbladder removal and Hashimoto’s diagnosis, and how it transformed her career and h…

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105: The Anti-Fatigue Factor in Liver Nobody Can Explain 12:56

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In this episode, I share a fascinating 1950s endurance experiment with rats that uncovered what researchers called an "anti-fatigue factor" in beef liver. The results highlight why organ meats like liver are nature's ultimate multivitamin and how even small micronutrient deficiencies can wreck ATP energy production, mitochondrial health, and overal…

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55: The Top 3 Tests To Find The Root Cause of Your Crohn's and Colitis 21:52

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Every case of IBD has a root cause and I'm going to show you the 3 most important tests you can do, why and when to do them to help identify what's causing your IBD. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why your doctor's tests are no good The OAT (organic acid test) The HTMA (hair tissue mineral analysis) The GI Map (gut microbiome) Why your health history matters Un…

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54: Thriving Through the Perimenopause Hormone Rollercoaster with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar 1:15:27

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Dr. Jenny Pfleghaar, double board-certified physician and author of the upcoming book, The Perimenopause Reset, about how to thrive through the hormone rollercoaster of perimenopause. (She has Hashimoto’s too!) Perimenopause symptoms can feel overwhelming and…

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53: Magnesium Myths: The Best (and Worst) Types for Hashimoto’s | Dr. Izabella Wentz 13:23

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Magnesium can be a game-changer for people with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, but only if you’re using the right form for your body. In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz shares her experience with magnesium deficiency, how to spot it even when labs are normal, and why forms like magnesium glycina…

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104: Why I Switched from 2 Meals to 3 a Day 16:16

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For years I thrived on two large meals a day – a late-morning breakfast after training and an early dinner. And the results spoke for themselves: stable blood sugar, excellent insulin sensitivity, low body fat, and plenty of energy. But I began noticing a drawback. Those evening meals, heavy in protein and fat, kept my digestive system working for …

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54: This is How You Got Crohn's and Colitis 17:24

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Crohn's and colitis aren't random like your doctor told you - there's a reason why it's happening. I'm going to show you what that reason is, what parts of your immune system are inflamed and what to do about it. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The 3 reasons you got sick The immune pathways implicated in IBD (and what they mean for you) The 4 stages of IBD Under…

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52: Hormones Uncensored – With America's Holistic Gynecologist Dr. Shawn Tassone 1:04:45

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In this episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Dr. Shawn Tassone, America's Holistic Gynecologist and author of The Hormone Balance Bible. Together, they explore how archetypes like The Mother, The Nun, and The Underdog can help women understand hormonal imbalances in a more personal and empow…

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51: Is it ADHD, Thyroid Dysfunction, or Both? A Comprehensive Approach to Healing With Dr. Lauren Noel 1:03:31

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In Episode 51 of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Dr. Lauren Noel, founder of Shine Natural Medicine, to explore the surprising overlap between ADHD and thyroid dysfunction. Together, they unpack how symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, and mood swings often stem from deeper imbalances in the gut…

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53: How All Of Your Symptom Are Coming From Your Gut 25:15

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IBD doesn't show up by itself - it creates a whole whack of symptoms inside of your gut and this episode is going to teach you why that's happening and how to fix it. TOPICS DISCUSSED: The 3 reasons you get sick The role of chronic stress, poor diet and mold Your gut microbiome and leaky gut Immune responses Your blood brain barrier The 5 R's to re…

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103: The Shocking Truth About Mouth Breathing with Alex Neist CEO of Hostage Tape 39:24

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Snoring isn't normal—it's a warning sign. In this episode, I sit down with Alex Neist, founder of Hostage Tape, to talk about the real dangers of mouth breathing, why quality sleep starts with your nose, and how mouth taping changed his life (and saved his marriage). We cover everything from snoring solutions and sleep apnea natural remedies to the…

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50: Common Pitfalls of Thyroid-Friendly Eating and How to Avoid Them | Ginny Mahar the Hypothyroid Chef 1:12:49

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Ginny Mahar, also known as the Hypothyroid Chef, about the most common pitfalls people face when trying to follow a thyroid-friendly diet – and how to avoid them. Ginny shares her personal healing story and the foundational food and lifestyle principles that …