Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 51; Recorded: August 9, 2026

Methylene Blue: Miracle Molecule or Medical Myth?

Separating Science from Social Media

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with an integrative practice in Central Florida.  As our listeners know, my goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, thyroid-related medical conditions, and the many interconnected systems that influence metabolic health and overall well-being.

By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, I hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work — and ultimately help them thrive.  Here’s some of what we covered in episode 51, not necessarily in this order:

·        What is methylene blue?  What is its history?

·        What do we get wrong about methylene blue?

·        Social media misconceptions vs. the actual science;

·        Mitochondria and their connection to methylene blue;

·        Symptoms deserve thoughtful investigation and tremendous care;

·        It’s not a miracle; not a cure-all.  And not appropriate for everyone;

·        We need more time, more relevant studies, and more human studies. 

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   Our next episode, number 52, will cover wearable health tracking devices.  Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza AD.  Methylene blue and thyroid health: exploring the intersections of mitochondrial function, redox biology, and endocrine adaptation. International Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine - July 9, 2026

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 50; Recorded: August 8, 2026

The Iron Paradox: Iron, Thyroid Health, and Ferroptosis

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  Here’s some of what we covered in episode 50, not necessarily in this order:

·        Iron is involved in some of the most fundamental processes in human physiology.

·        What is ferroptosis?  Is it science fiction--or science fact?

·        Iron may play a big role in inflammation, oxidative stress, aging biology, & longevity.

·        Iron is an essential mineral that the body requires for survival.

·        Iron helps us form hemoglobin--the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body.

·        When iron levels are inadequate, cells may struggle to produce energy efficiently.

·        Symptoms of low iron may mimic those of hypo--that is, low--thyroid. 

·        Iron deficiency can directly affect thyroid physiology itself.

·        Who tends to be most vulnerable to iron deficiency?

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza AD. Iron at the Crossroads of Thyroid Function and Detoxification in Women: Clinical Implications for Diagnosis and Management. Integr Med (Encinitas). 2026 Jun;25(3):15-21. PMID: 42491815; PMCID: PMC13377770.

Mazza AD. Thyroid Hormones and Aging: Modulators of Mitochondrial Health, Metabolic Flexibility, and Longevity Pathways. Horm Metab Res. 2026 Feb;58(2):50-55. doi: 10.1055/a-2698-0521. Epub 2025 Sep 8. PMID: 40921197.

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 49; Recorded: August 9, 2026

The Birth Control Pill: Helpful Hormone Tool or Hormone Disruptor?

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  Here’s some of what we covered in episode 49, not necessarily in this order:

·        How birth control pills work in the body;

·        Why some patients struggle with side effects;

·        How birth control pills help some patients feel better;

·        What birth control pills are used for beyond contraception;

·        Birth control pills are both hormone helpers and hormone disruptors;

·        What birth control pills and an integrative endocrinology approach look like;

·        Hormones influence many systems in the body, which is why thoughtful conversations about risks, benefits, and individual responses are so important.

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, that’s our milestone episode number 50, is The Iron Paradox: Iron, Thyroid Health, and Ferroptosis.

Citations, references, additional information:

Lanese, Nicoletta.  LIVESCIENCE.  ‘The name was inaccurate’: PCOS gets a new name after years-long effort.  May 2026

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 48; Recorded: 4-25-2026

Testosterone Therapy for Women

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  Here’s some of what we covered in episode 48, not necessarily in this order:

·        What is testosterone?

·        The goals of testosterone therapy in women;

·        Some of the functions of testosterone;

·        Myths, and reasons for therapeutic testosterone treatment for women;

·        Ways hormone therapy can be administered, and how doses are created;

·        Testosterone therapy in women should always be individualized and medically supervised, with careful evaluation of symptoms, labs, and overall health before starting treatment.

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 49, is birth control pills (“The Pill”).

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 47; Recorded: 1-20-2026

Small Molecules, Big Impact: Peptides for Thyroid Health

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  Here’s some of what we covered in episode 47 (Small Molecules, Big Impact: Peptides for Thyroid Health), not necessarily in this order:

·        What are peptides and what work do they do?

·        How peptides help with cellular dysfunction.

·        How peptides are delivered into the body.

·        Which peptides are often used for thyroid patients--and why.

·        Peptides may help when a person’s lab reports look better, but they do not feel better.

·        Peptide therapy is an investment in cellular health.  Costs can vary depending on various factors.

·        Peptides bring hope, and hope is the future of endocrine care.

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 48, is Testosterone for Women.

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 46; Recorded: 1-23-2026

Part 2: Stronger Bones, Stronger Hormones: 

The Thyroid and Bone Connection

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.   Here’s some of what we covered in episodes 45 and 46 on bone health, not necessarily in this order:

·        The thyroid-bone connection.

·        Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis.

·        What healthy bones do NOT look like. 

·        Our bones are not passive structures.

·        Screening, Stabilizing, and Synergizing.

·        The best time to start caring for our bones is right now.

·        An Integrative Endocrine Approach to Bone Health is best.

·        Dangers of NOT preventing, diagnosing, and treating early on.

·        With early detection and an integrative plan, our bones can become stronger at any age.  

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 47, is Peptide Therapies.

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 45; Recorded: 1-23-2026

Part 1: Stronger Bones, Stronger Hormones: 

The Thyroid and Bone Connection

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  Here’s some of what we covered in episodes 45 and 46 on bone health, not necessarily in this order:

·        The thyroid and bone connection.

·        Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis.

·        What healthy bones do NOT look like. 

·        Our bones are not passive structures.

·        Screening, Stabilizing, and Synergizing.

·        The best time to start caring for our bones is right now.

·        An Integrative Endocrine Approach to Bone Health is best.

·        Dangers of NOT preventing, diagnosing, and treating early on.

·        With early detection and an integrative plan, our bones can become stronger at any age.  

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 46, is Part 2 of “The Thyroid and Bone Connection.”

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 44; Recorded: 12-5-2025

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        Low Density Lipoprotein and High Density Lipoprotein--crucial roles of LDL and HDL. 

·        Cholesterol is not an enemy--unless our levels are out of range.  Then we may experience problems.

·        About 80% of our cholesterol is made in the liver--and the levels are pre-determined by genetics;

·        Two types of testing to consider: Basic and Advanced Lipid Testing.

·        We must always interpret lipid levels in light of thyroid status, insulin resistance, inflammation, and a person’s genetics. They all go hand in hand.

·        The two types of treatment that are available: functional (aka integrative) and traditional.

·        Supplements, medications, and lifestyle changes used in treatment programs.

·        Optimizing thyroid function can help to normalize lipid levels.

·        Integrative endocrinologists tend to see knowledge as a continuum.  It grows as we learn how lifestyle, environment, and hormones all dance together. Each new discovery helps us better personalize care for patients. 

·        And we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode is “The Thyroid and Bone Connection.”

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 43; Recorded: 10-31-2025

Estrogen Suppression for Certain Cancers

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        Estrogen’s role in our lives, and in menopause.

·        Tools to support feeling better if estrogen-depleted.

·        Menopause can be a natural process or induced; symptoms.

·        Focus on helping our bodies adapt and thrive--mind, body, and spirit.

·        What is cancer & why are some (not all) considered to be “estrogen-driven.”

·        Why doctors might suppress or halt estrogen production in certain cancer patients.

·        How both estrogen suppression, and natural menopause, affect thyroid function.

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com   Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode is “Cholesterol: Friend, Foe, or Feedback Loop?”

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 42; Recorded: 8-8-2025

Help for Hyperparathyroidism

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        What are the parathyroid glands, and what do they do?

·        Where are the four parathyroid glands located?

·        Over-active and under-active parathyroid conditions, compared.

·        Do parathyroid glands respond to lifestyle interventions?

·        Prognosis and treatment options for hyperparathyroidism.

·        How available, and how effective, are treatment options?

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode may still be in the planning stages as of this recording.

Citations, references, additional information:

mayoclinic.org.  Hyperparathyroidism.  Mayo clinic staff.  May 17, 2022.

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

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Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 41; Recorded: 6-20-2025

Interview with Jennifer Sierra, LMHC Owner: Holistic Mental Health Counseling; Orlando, FL

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        How do I start getting counseling?

·        What happens in a counseling session?

·        Utilizing horses in therapy for humans;

·        Mental health looks different on everyone;

·        Mental illness can manifest in subtle ways;

·        The holistic approach to mental and thyroid health;

·        The benefit of therapy with other medical treatments;

·        We may need help dealing with changes--even positive ones;

·        Breaking down dangerous stigma around seeking mental health;

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode is being determined.

Citations, references, additional information:

Association for Pet Loss And Bereavement (APLB).  aplb.org  

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Rumi, J.  The Guest House.  Translated. “Rumi: Selected Poems.”  Penguin Books.  2004.

Sierra, J: Holistic Mental Health Counseling; Orlando, FL.  hmhcounseling.com

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 40; Recorded: 5-16-2025

Guest: Dr. Trevor Cates, Naturopath

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        Tips for dry and itchy skin;

·        The trouble with troubled skin;

·        Autoimmune thyroid conditions and the skin;

·        Skin--our biggest organ--reflects our inner health;

·        Gut and skin microbiomes--separate yet connected;

·        “Skinflammation”; nutrition and skin; sensitive skin;

·        Harsh ingredients; the impact of hormone imbalances on skin,

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. 

Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch; send us your questions!  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.  We’re excited to announce that in our next episode, number 41, we’ll interview Jennifer Sierra, LMHC, therapist and owner of Holistic Mental Health Counseling in Orlando, FL. 

Citations, references, additional information:

Dr. Cates’ books:  Clean Skin from Within and Natural Beauty Reset – both available on Amazon

Dr. Cates’ websites:  DrTrevorCates.com and TheSpaDr.com

Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 39; Recorded: 4-11-2025

Guest: Dr. Robert L. Bard

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        Dr. Robert L. Bard’s amazing career path and his vision for the future of medicine

·        The difference between 3D ultrasonography and conventional sonography

·        The benefits of non-invasive diagnostic technology and its potential uses in the future

·        What the Women’s Health Network is

·        The vital importance of medical professionals collaborating and working together for the advancement of medicine

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

To get in touch with Dr. Bard or to learn more information about his practice and projects, please visit his websites: www.barddiagnostics.com,  www.MenoScan.org, and www.womenshealthdigest.org

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see www.thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.  NOTE: A re-launch is coming soon!  

Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch; send us your questions!  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.  

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 38; Recorded: 2-14-2025

Guest: Robyn Engelson

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        Interview with Robyn Engelson--mom, motivational speaker, autoimmune mentor, podcaster, writer, & more;

·        Robyn’s challenging thyroid journey;

·        Why stress management and movement are crucial to health;

·        How an unhealthy thyroid can be directly linked to mood disorders;

·        The importance of proper medication and dosage for thyroid and mental health;

·        Why deep and fulfilling connections are crucial both for ourselves and for others;

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  NOTE: A re-launch is coming soon!  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch; send us your questions!  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel @drangelamazza, Facebook, and Instagram.  

Citations, references, additional information:

Engelson, R.  Exhausted to Energized: 90 Days To Your Best Self.  Copyright ã2024 Robyn Engelson.  For more info on Robyn Engelson: robynengelson.com and https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/robynengelson, as well as The Robyn Engelson Podcast.

Garcia H, Miralles F.  IKIGAI The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.  Copyright 2016 Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.  Translation Copyright 2017 by Penguin Random House LLC.

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Show Notes Episode 37; Recorded: 1-25-2025

Mood Disorders and Thyroid Disease

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

 I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        Our thyroid health is closely linked to our mental health;

·        Mood disorders are real illnesses--just like diabetes and cancer;

·        Depression may not present itself in the way you expect or recognize;

·        Our mental health struggles impact others in ways we may not realize;

·        Help is available.  Everyone deserves mental health and appropriate care;

·        Mood disorders are as complex and unique as every individual who has them;

·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  NOTE: A re-launch is coming soon!  

Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  Please stay in touch; send us your questions!  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; Facebook, and Instagram.  The topic of our next episode, number 38, is still being determined. 

Citations, references, additional information:
Fukao A, et al. J Clin Transl Endocrinol. 2019 Oct 11;19:100207.
Hage MP, et al. J Thyroid Res. 2012;2012:590648.
Garcia H, Miralles F.  IKIGAI The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.  Copyright 2016 Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.  Translation Copyright 2017 by Penguin Random House LLC.
Jackson IM. Thyroid. 1998 Oct;8(10):951-6.
Kim BH, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2024 May 17;109(6):1505-1516.
Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.
Peterson SJ, et al. Thyroid. 2018 Jun;28(6):707-721.
Nuguru SP, et al. Cureus. 2022 Aug 20;14(8):e28201.
Siegmann EM, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2018 Jun 1;75(6):577-584.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.
Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Show Notes Episode 36; Recorded: 1-3-2025
Life Without a Thyroid Gland
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield
I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central
Florida. My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. By
providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their
bodies work, and to help them thrive. My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to
feel our best. I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent
or minimize damage. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to
both thyroid and overall health. That’s why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the
study of our lives—and all that they encompass. Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

•  Thyroidectomy, discussed in detail;
•  Partial thyroidectomy (a hemithyroidectomy);
• The RFA--Radio Frequency Ablation--option;
•  Possible risks, and benefits, of surgery vs. RFA;
• Post-surgery and post-RFA recovery discussed;
• When a thyroid gland may need to be removed;
• Living without a thyroid--the special challenges;
• Number of thyroid glands removed in the U.S. every year;

And best of all, we learned that we can impact our thyroid health!
My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon. For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com. Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com The webinar coordinates with the online master class. The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized
treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. NOTE: A re-launch is coming soon!
Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show. We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary. Please stay in touch; send us your questions!
See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; Facebook, Instagram,
and TikTok. The topic of our next episode, number 37, is still being determined.
Citations, references, additional information:
*Garcia H, Miralles F.  IKIGAI The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.  Copyright 2016 Hector Garcia and
Francesc Miralles.  Translation Copyright 2017 by Penguin Random House LLC.
*Thyroidectomy.  August 2008.  American Thyroid Association.  thyroid.org.
*https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/7016-thyroidectomy
Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This podcast is meant
for educational purposes only.
Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Show Notes Episode 35; Recorded: 11-8-2024
Cellular Longevity: Part 2 of Longevity Series
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield
I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:
·        Genetics vs. epigenetics
·        The “Hallmarks of Aging”
·        Misconceptions about aging
·        The Japanese concept of Ikigai
·        Supplements that can support healthy aging
·        Social isolation can become just as deadly as cancer
·        Healthspan: a healthy, productive life--not just a long life         
·        At any age, work toward having a long, healthy life--anywhere in the world.  My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com    See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook and Instagram.  The topic of our next episode, number 36, is living life without a thyroid gland. 

Citations, references, additional information:
Buettner D., Skemp S. Blue Zones: Lessons From the World’s Longest Lived.  Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Jul 7;10(5):318-321.
Kaeberlein M. How healthy is the healthspan concept? Geroscience. 2018 Aug;40(4):361-364. doi: 10.1007/s11357-018-0036-9. Epub 2018 Aug 6.
Mazza, A.  Longevity & Cellular Aging: An Integrative Approach to Healthy Aging.  Pure Encapsulations Webinar; Sep 18, 2024.
Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.
National Geographic.  November 2005.
Rowe J., Kahn R. 1987; Science.Garcia H, Miralles F.  IKIGAI The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.  Copyright 2016 Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.  Translation Copyright 2017 by Penguin Random House LLC.  Dai H, Sinclair DA, Ellis JL, Steegborn C. Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Aug;188:140-154Zhou DD, et al. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2021 Jul 11;2021:9932218.
Zhang L, et al. J Clin Invest. 2022 Aug 1;132(15):e158450.
Ke R, et al. Cell Biol Int. 2018 Apr;42(4):384-392. doi: 10.1002/cbin.10915. Epub 2018.
Szewczuk M, et al. Mol Biol Rep. 2020 Nov;47(11):9075-9086.
Steinberg GR, Hardie DG. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2023 Apr;24(4):255-272.
Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 34; Recorded: 10-18-2024; Blue Zones & Healthspan: Longevity Part 1; Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO; Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order: Blue Zones, Lifespan, and Healthspan; Benefits of the Mediterranean meal plan; Social isolation and chronic stress can be deadly; The importance of sleep, exercise, and having a purpose; And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook and Instagram.  The topic of our next episode, number 35, is cellular longevity--Part 2 of this longevity series. 

Citations, references, additional information:

Alimujiang A, et al.  JAMA Netw Open.  2019 May;3;2(5):194270.
Antza C, et al. J Endocrinol.  2021 Dec 13;252(2):125-141.
Boyajian, JL, et al.  Nutrients.  2021 Dec. 18; 13(120:4550.
Buettner D., Skemp S. Blue Zones: Lessons From the World’s Longest Lived.  Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Jul 7;10(5):318-321.
Comhaire F. Andrologia.  2016 Feb;48(1):65-8.
D’Onofrio G, Kirschner J, Prather H, Goldman D, Rozanski A.  Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2023 Mar-Apr; 77:25-36.
Di Daniele N, et al. Oncotarget. 2017 Jan 31;8(5):8947-8979.
Dominguez LJ, et al.  Nutrients.  2021 Jun 12;13(6):2028.
Freire ADNF, Barbosa JFS, Pereira DS, Gomes CDS, Guerra RO. Arch Gerontol Geriatr.  2020 Mar-Apr; 87:104006.
Garasto S, et al.  Mech Ageing Dev. 2017 Jul: 165(Pt B):98-106.
Garcia H, Miralles F.  IKIGAI The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.  Copyright 2016 Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.  Translation Copyright 2017 by Penguin Random House LLC. 
Hill PL, Turiano NA.  Psychol Sci. 2014 Jul;25(7):1482-6.
Kim S, Jazwinski SM.  Gerontology.  2018:64(6):513-520Kromhout D, Menotti A, Blackburn H (Eds). Kluwer Academic Publishers, Boston, 2002.
Mazza A.  Longevity & Cellular Aging: An Integrative Approach to Healthy Aging.  Pure Encapsulations Webinar; September 18, 2024.
Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.
O’Keefe EL, et al.  Mo Med.  2020 Jul-Aug; 117(4):355-361
Paganini-Hill A, et al.  Menopause.  2018 Nov;25(11):1256-1261.
Sapolsky Robert M.  Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers.  Holt Paperbacks, 3rd Edition; 2004
Yin J, et al.  Am Heart Assoc. 2017 Sep 9;6(9):e005947.
Zimniak P.  Ageing Res Rev. 2008 Dec; 7(4):281-300.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only. Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: 9-13-24

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 33

Tina Randolph: Home-Health Care Providers

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.   

 Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order: 

·        What services may be available;

·        The importance of respite care;

·        Where might patients be seen?

·        How crucial it can be to seek outside help; 

·        How patients and caregivers might be matched;

·        The potential benefits of in-home (and in-facilty) care services;

·        Why families and patients may resist seeking in-home assistance;

·        How hard it can be to care for a patient in the home without assistance;

·        How all the care-givers can work together as a team to accomplish care goals;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.  Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

 Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch and send us your questions!  Check out the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  

The topic of our next episode, number 34, is longevity--focusing on the so-called longevity Blue Zones. 

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.
Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved 

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: 8-2-2024

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 32

EMFS--Electro Magnetic Fields

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

 Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        What are EMFs?

·        How are they helpful?

·        What are some concerns?

·        What are the possible thyroid effects?

·        How to minimize excessive exposure;

·        What protective action can we take--and why?

·        What is some of the current research on EMFs?

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  

 Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch and send us your questions!  Check out the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  

Citations, references, additional information:
Alkayyali T, et al. Cureus. 2021 Aug 20;13(8):e17329. doi: 10.7759/cureus.17329. PMID: 34567874; PMCID: PMC8451508.

 Cancer.gov. Electromagnetic Fields and Cancer.  Reviewed May 30, 2022.  

 Carnahan, J. “EMFs and Your Brain: Their Frightening Impact and How To Protect Yourself.”  Blog article.  jillcarnahan.com.  May 22, 2024.  8:18am.

 Jiang DP, et al. Brain Res. 2016 Jul 1;1642:10-19. doi: 10.1016/j.brainres.2016.02.053. Epub 2016 Mar 10. PMID: 26972535.

 kids.britannica.com.  radiation.  2024 Encyclopaedia Brittanica, Inc.

 Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

NIH.  niehs.nih.gov.  National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. “Electric & Magnetic Fields.”   

Yuko, Elizabeth.  “What is EMF?”  Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD.  Updated August 30, 2023.  verywellhealth.com

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

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Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: 6-21-2024

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 31

TYPE 1 DIABETES

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

·        What is diabetes & how does it develop?

·        Different types of diabetes and Type 1 explained;

·        Typical symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes;

·        Treatment options for Type 1 Diabetes;

·        Why timely treatment is crucial;

·        The impact of diet and exercise,

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.  Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch and send us your questions!  Check out the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  

The topic of our next episode, number 32, will be electromagnetic fields (EMFs), their potential effect on the body, and on our health.

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Recorded: 4-19-2024
SHOW NOTES EPISODE 30
GLP-1 DRUGS
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield
I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida. My goal for
this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. By providing information in an
easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.
My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.
I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.
That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.
That’s why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they
encompass.
Here’s some of what we covered, not necessarily in this order:

 What is GLP-1? What does it do? How does our body make it?
 What are the class of meds called GLP-1 agonists?
 Who may be a good candidate for GLP-1s?
 Who is not a good candidate for GLP-1s?
 What are the potential benefits and risks of these medications?
 And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon. For information on the
related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com. Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com
or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com The webinar coordinates with the online master class. The master class has
modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.
Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com
Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com We may disclose your general location on air (the
city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show. We reserve the right to edit your input
as necessary. Please stay in touch and send us your questions! Check out the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our
YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The topic of our next episode—number 31--
has yet to be determined.
Citations, references, additional information:
Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. Available now on Amazon.
Wassilios G, et al. Trial of lixisenatide in early Parksinson’s disease. NEJM 2024;390:1176-1185.
Zhang, Sarah. “The Science Behind Ozempic Was Wrong.” The Atlantic. March 5, 2024.
Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This podcast is meant for
educational purposes only.
Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: 3-8-2024

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 29

Hyperthyroid and Graves’ disease:

Interview with Dr. Eric Osansky, DC

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

Here’s some of what we covered, not necessarily in this order:

·        What is Graves’ disease and how is it diagnosed?;

·        Functional medicine, defined;

·        What is meant by the term, “anti-thyroid” medication?;

·        Don’t try to self-diagnose or self-treat--that can have severe consequences;

·        The roles played by leaky gut, stress, and the immune system in Graves’ disease;

·        Find health-care professionals to guide you to a correct diagnosis and treatment plan;  

·        Conventional treatments, functional medicine, and possible treatment options for some patients;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.  Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch!  Check out the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  The topic of our next episode—number 30--is the class of medications known as GLP-1 drugs, used for both diabetes and weight loss.  What are they?  How do they work?  Please send us your questions!

Citations, references, additional information:

Dr. Osansky's links:

www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com

www.savemythyroid.com

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: February 4, 2024

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 28

PCOS, Menopause, Hormone Replacement

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

In this episode we interviewed Felice Gersh, MD.  Here’s some of what we covered, not necessarily in this order:

·        What is PCOS--Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

·        How is it diagnosed?

·        Is there more thyroid dysfunction in women with PCOS?

·        Misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy;

·        The stages of menopause;

·        What role insulin resistance plays in PCOS;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.  Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch!  Check out the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  The topic of our next episode—number 29--is being determined!

Citations, references, additional information:

 
Medical Practice Webpage
Integrative Medical Group of Irvine  https://integrativemgi.com 

Social Media
Instagram  @dr.felicegersh  https://www.instagram.com/dr.felicegersh/

Facebook  @felicegershmd  https://www.facebook.com/felicegershmd/

LinkedIn @felicgershmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicegershmd/ 

Youtube Channel
https:/

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: February 4, 2024

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 27
Leaky Gut Part 3--Listener Requested!
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida. My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. 

By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive. My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best. I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health. That’s why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

• Causes of leaky gut and dysbiosis
• Leaky gut and various thyroid issues;
• The crucial role of the gut microbiome to life
•  Infections of the gut;
• How we can help to heal Leaky Gut;
•  Our previous leaky gut episodes, for reference:  see episode 8 and 9;

And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is now available on Amazon. For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com. Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com The webinar coordinates with the online master class. The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.

Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show. We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary. Please stay in touch! Check me out on YouTube; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 

Our next episode—number 28--will be on PCOS, menopause, and hormone replacement misconceptions. We’ll interview Felice Gersh, MD.

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. Copyright  2023. Available on Amazon.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded:  January 12, 2024

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 26

Thyroid Cancer

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        What are the types of thyroid cancer?

·        How is thyroid cancer diagnosed?

·        What are the treatment options for thyroid cancer?

·        Cure rates are good but early detection is important.

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is now available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, please go to thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.  Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch!  Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  Our next episode—number 27—will be on listener-requested Leaky Gut, Part 3.

Citations, references, additional information:

American Thyroid Association.  Thyroid Cancer FAQ.  Copyright Ó 2014 the American Thyroid Association.  www.thyroid.org.  

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Copyright Ó 2023.  Available now on Amazon.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: December 1, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 25

Listener Questions!

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        The commonality between Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves disease;

·        Review of leaky gut’s relationship to autoimmune thyroid disease;

·        Is there a relationship between hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer?

·        Genetic risk factor for thyroid cancer;

·        What is “subclinical hypothyroidism” and should it be treated?

·        How “smart scales” work and what they measure;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is now available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, please go to birthabook.com/drmazza.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar will coordinate with the online master class.  The master class will have modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses.  Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch!  Check us out on YouTube channel; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  Part 3 on Leaky Gut is coming soon! Our next episode—number 26—will cover thyroid cancer.  

Citations, references, additional information:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Recorded: November 10, 2023
SHOW NOTES EPISODE 24
Food Categories and Inflammation
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida. My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand
the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive. My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best. I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health. That’s why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

• Unprocessed, processed, and ULTRA-processed foods, defined;
• Making healthy food decisions;
• The NOVA food classification system;
• The dreaded Leaky Gut connection;
• Metabolism, weight, and health effects of food choices;
• And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

Dr. Mazza’s book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health is now available on Amazon. For information on the related Webinar and an online master course, go to birthabook.com/drmazza. Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com. Send your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show. We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary. Please stay in touch! 
Check us out on YouTube,  the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Our next episode—number 25—will cover both local and international listeners’ questions, comments, and suggestions! PS: Part 3 on Leaky Gut coming soon, too! Listeners can’t get enough!

Citations, references, additional information for SHOW NOTES:
 
Montiero CA, Cannon G, Levy RB et al. NOVA. The star shines bright. World Nutrition 2016;7, 1-3, 28-38.

Hall KD, et al. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake. Cell Metab. 2019 Jul 2;30(1):67-77.e3.

Healthline.com “What’s the Difference Between Processed and Ultra-Processed Food?” Medically reviewed by Sade Meeks, MS, RD Nutrition -- By Sarah Garone -- Updated on May 8, 2023.

Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. Now available; please look for it on Amazon.

Shi Z. Gut Microbiota: An Important Link between Western Diet and Chronic Diseases. Nutrients. 2019 Sep 24;11(10):2287. doi: 10.3390/nu11102287. PMID: 31554269; PMCID: PMC6835660.

Zhang J, et al. Ultra-processed food consumption and the risk of subclinical thyroid dysfunction: a prospective cohort study. Food Funct. 2022 Mar 21;13(6):3431-3440.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This  podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

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Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded: Oct. 6, 2023 & Oct. 12, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 23

RFA & Exclusive Interview of Jennifer Holkem

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        Today’s show was a world-wide exclusive: the first interview of Jennifer Holkem;

·        Jen’s mission: to educate patients AND providers re: non-surgical options for thyroid nodules; 

·        Why having safe, effective alternatives to thyroid removal is great for many patients;

·        Jen’s dramatic thyroid journey and why she chose RFA for herself;

·        Jen’s podcast, her non-profit, links, citations, and other helpful info streams: see below;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

Dr. Mazza’s book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health is now available on Amazon.  As a bonus, there is an online master course related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health.   For information on being part of the book launch team, and for the chance to write a review early-on, forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or our website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com 

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch!  Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  Our next episode—number 24—will cover: UNprocessed, processed, and ULTRA-processed food options--and the inflammatory process.

Citations, references, additional information for SHOW NOTES:

JEN’S CITATIONS AND LINK TREE

https://linktr.ee/itsme_jenagain

Mazza A.  RFA Reduces and Eliminates Thyroid Nodules without Surgery.  Dec. 20, 2021.  https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/post/__rfa

Mazza A.  (Host); 2022 March 18.  Thyroid Talk Episode 4: Thyroid Nodules 101 and Intro to RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation). (No. 4)  [Au

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Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 22

Part Two: Trouble With Your Weight?

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        Metabolism;

·        Cortisol’s role;

·        Adipose tissue: it’s alive;

·        Weight goals: HEALTH;

·        Weight regulation hormones;

·        BMI--Body Mass Index--explained;

·        Exercise vs. nutrition for weight loss;

·        Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

Please watch for pre-order availability for Dr. Mazza’s book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health.   For information on advance copies, being part of the book launch team, and the chance to write a review early-on, forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or our website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com   And for information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Please send comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town for example), but will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  Please stay in touch!  Check out our YouTube channel; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.  In our next show, episode 23, we’ll have a special guest: Jennifer Holkem, a thyroid patient and enthusiastic advocate for non-surgical thyroid treatment options, like RFA--Radio Frequency Ablation.  One of Jennifer’s goals is to educate other thyroid patients and providers on her own experience, and what she’s learned about maintaining thyroid health.

Citations, references, and additional information you may find helpful:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Recorded Sunday August 27, 2023
SHOW NOTES EPISODE 21
Trouble With Your Weight?
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield
I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida. My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive. My goal is to help us live more
fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health. In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

•  Metabolism and how it works;
•  How thyroid controls metabolism;
•  How the thyroid impacts your weight;
• Insulin resistance;
•  Does hypothyroidism cause weight gain?;
• Can hyperthyroidism cause weight loss?;
•  How semaglutide works; and
• Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

Please watch for pre-order availability for Dr. Mazza’s book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health. For information on advance copies, being part of the book
launch team, and the chance to write a review early-on, forward your name and email to
thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or our website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please 
visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show. We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary. Please stay in touch!

Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Our next episode—number 22—will continue this discussion on weight.

Citations, references, and additional information you may find helpful:
Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Recorded Friday, July 28, 2023
SHOW NOTES EPISODE 20
Interview with Dr. Angela Mazza
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central  Florida. My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical  conditions. By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better  understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive. My goal is to help us live more
fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to  prevent or minimize damage. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of  their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health. In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology. It’s a
medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

• Why Dr. Mazza became a doctor;
• Why: endocrinology, integrative, D.O. vs. M.D.;
• What an endocrinologist does;
• Time, responsibilities, work/life balance;
• How patients can participate in their wellness; and
• Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

Please watch for pre-order availability for Dr. Mazza’s book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the  book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health. 

For information on advance copies, being part of the book  launch team, and the chance to write a review early-on, forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or our website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store  at metaboliccenterforwellness.com

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes. Send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com (That’s an email address—not a message board.) We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on  the show. We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary. Please stay in touch! 

Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook and Instagram. 

Our next episode—number 21—will be: “Trouble Losing Weight? Could It Be Your Thyroid--or Something Else?”

Citations, references, and additional information you may find helpful:
Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded Friday, June 23, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 19

Compounding Pharmacies; Guest: Juan Lopez

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        We learned what compounding means;

·        What the difference is between a regular pharmacy and a compounding pharmacy;

·        Why compounding medicine may be a valuable option for you;

·        Formulations for persons on thyroid hormone replacement;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please email them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We may edit your input as necessary.  

Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Citations, references, links, and additional information you may find helpful:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  

Please watch for pre-order availability.  As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health.     

Links below provided by Juan Lopez, compounding pharmacist (and today’s guest):

o   Pharmacy Website: www.MakeRx.com

o   Revelation Pharma - National network of compounding pharmacies – revcustomrx.com

o   Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding - a4pc.org

o   Preserve access to hormone compounding - compounding.com

In our next episode—number 20—we’ll discuss a bit about Dr. Mazza’s path to becoming a doctor, why she chose endocrinology, and what it’s like to be in this field.  

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded Friday, June 23, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 19

Compounding Pharmacies; Guest: Juan Lopez

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        We learned what compounding means;

·        What the difference is between a regular pharmacy and a compounding pharmacy;

·        Why compounding medicine may be a valuable option for you;

·        Formulations for persons on thyroid hormone replacement;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please email them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We may edit your input as necessary.  

Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Citations, references, links, and additional information you may find helpful:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  

Please watch for pre-order availability.  As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health.     

Links below provided by Juan Lopez, compounding pharmacist (and today’s guest):

o   Pharmacy Website: www.MakeRx.com

o   Revelation Pharma - National network of compounding pharmacies – revcustomrx.com

o   Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding - a4pc.org

o   Preserve access to hormone compounding - compounding.com

In our next episode—number 20—we’ll discuss a bit about Dr. Mazza’s path to becoming a doctor, why she chose endocrinology, and what it’s like to be in this field.  

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded Friday, June 23, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 19

Compounding Pharmacies; Guest: Juan Lopez

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        We learned what compounding means;

·        What the difference is between a regular pharmacy and a compounding pharmacy;

·        Why compounding medicine may be a valuable option for you;

·        Formulations for persons on thyroid hormone replacement;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please email them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We may edit your input as necessary.  

Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Citations, references, links, and additional information you may find helpful:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  

Please watch for pre-order availability.  As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health.     

Links below provided by Juan Lopez, compounding pharmacist (and today’s guest):

o   Pharmacy Website: www.MakeRx.com

o   Revelation Pharma - National network of compounding pharmacies – revcustomrx.com

o   Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding - a4pc.org

o   Preserve access to hormone compounding - compounding.com

In our next episode—number 20—we’ll discuss a bit about Dr. Mazza’s path to becoming a doctor, why she chose endocrinology, and what it’s like to be in this field.  

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded Friday, June 23, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 19

Compounding Pharmacies; Guest: Juan Lopez

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        We learned what compounding means;

·        What the difference is between a regular pharmacy and a compounding pharmacy;

·        Why compounding medicine may be a valuable option for you;

·        Formulations for persons on thyroid hormone replacement;

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please email them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We may edit your input as necessary.  

Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook and Instagram.

Citations, references, links, and additional information you may find helpful:

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  

Please watch for pre-order availability.  As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health.     

Links below provided by Juan Lopez, compounding pharmacist (and today’s guest):

o   Pharmacy Website: www.MakeRx.com

o   Revelation Pharma - National network of compounding pharmacies – revcustomrx.com

o   Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding - a4pc.org

o   Preserve access to hormone compounding - compounding.com

In our next episode—number 20—we’ll discuss a bit about Dr. Mazza’s path to becoming a doctor, why she chose endocrinology, and what it’s like to be in this field.  

 Special thanks again to Juan Lopez for the generous use of his time and knowledge!

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded Thursday, May 18, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 18

Thyroid Disruptors

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in this episode, not necessarily in this order:

·        What EDCs are and how they may affect our thyroid function

·        Specific EDCs, and where they can found.  If we don’t know how we may be exposed, how can we avoid them?

·        We also learned that we cannot completely avoid EDCs, but there are ways that we can better help our bodies handle them

·        And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com  

Citations, references, and additional information you may find helpful:

Environmental Working Group, www.ewg.org/

Buha A, Matovic V, Antonijevic B, Bulat Z, Curcic M, Renieri EA, Tsatsakis AM, Schweitzer A, Wallace D. Overview of cadmium thyroid disrupting effects and mechanisms. Int J Mol Sci 2018;19(5):1501.

Gore, AC, Chappell VA, Fenton SE, Flaws JA, Nadal A, Prins GS, Toppari J, Zoeller. EDC-2: The Endocrine Society’s Second Scientific Statement on endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Endocr Rev 2015;36(6):E1-E150.

Kim MJ, Park YJ. Bisphenols and thyroid hormone. Endocrinol Metabo (Seoul) 2019;34(4):340-348

Peckham S, Lowery D, Spencer S. Are fluoride levels in drinking water associated with hypothyroidism prevalence in England? A large observational study of GP practice date and 

fluoride levels in drinking water. J Epidemiol Community Health 2015; 69(7):619-24

Requena M, Lopez-Villen A, Hernandez AF, Parron T, Navarro A, Alarcon R. Environemental exposure to pesticides and risk of thyroid disease. Toxicol Lett 2019;15(315):55-63.

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  

Please watch for pre-order availability for Dr. Mazza’s book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  As an added bonus, there will be an online master course, related to the book, to help guide you to optimal thyroid health.     

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  (That’s an email address—not a message board.)  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as neces

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Recorded 4-14-2023
SHOW NOTES EPISODE 17:
Making Thyroid Talk Part 2—Highlights from Season 1
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive. My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health. In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.

As this was, in itself, a recap episode, we won’t have a topic recap list here as we normally would. (But, as always, we know we CAN impact our thyroid health!) For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes. Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com (That’s an email address—not a message board.) We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show. We reserve the
right to edit your input as necessary. Please stay in touch! 

Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook and Instagram. 

Our next episode—number 18—will be on: Thyroid Disruptors.

Citations, references, and additional information you may find helpful::

Campbell, AW. Autoimmune Diseases. Volume 2014 (2014).

Campbell, AW. Autoimmunity and the gut. Autoimmune Dis 2014. Volume 2014.

Suzuki T. Regulation of intestinal epithelial permeability by tight junctions. Cell Mol Life Sci 2013. Feb 70(40):631-59.

Vojdani A, Pollard KM, Campbell AW. Environmental triggers and autoimmunity. Autoimmune Dis 2014. Volume 2014.

Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. Pre-orders available soon.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. 

This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2023 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded 3-3-2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 16:

Behind the Scenes:  Making Thyroid Talk

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

As this was, in itself, a recap episode, we won’t have a topic recap list here as we normally would.  (But, as always, we know we CAN impact our thyroid health!)  

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com 

Citations, references, additional information re: other materials mentioned in this episode:

Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Pre-orders available soon.

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  (That’s an email address—not a message board.)  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.

Please stay in touch!  Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, as well as Facebook and Instagram.  

Our next episode—number 17—will be: Part Two: Making Thyroid Talk—Highlights from Season One.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded Friday, January 20, 2023

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 15

Self-Care and the Thyroid

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in today’s episode, not necessarily in this order:

·       Practicing balanced self-care is not being selfish;

·       Self-care may be the best thing we do for both ourselves and for OTHERS;

·       Self-care is good for our mental and physical health;

·       Everybody’s way of self-care is different and unique;

·       Being organized makes scheduling time for self-care easier;

·       Nobody is perfect.  We can stop seeking perfection in ourselves, too;

·       It’s okay to say “no” and to verbalize our needs and preferences;

·       Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com 

Citations, references, additional information re: other materials mentioned in this episode:

Pilkington, K., Wieland, L.S. Self-care for anxiety and depression: a comparison of evidence from Cochrane reviews and practice to inform decision-making and priority-setting. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020: 20, 247.

Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Pre-orders available soon.

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  (That’s an email address—not a message board.)  We MAY disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.

Please stay in touch!  Check out our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; the website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, and Facebook and Instagram.  

Our next episode—episode 16—will cover the first year of this podcast: Thyroid Talk 2022 in Review.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded Friday, December 16, 2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 14

Epstein-Barr Virus & the Thyroid

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we covered in today’s episode, not necessarily in this order:

·       Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a common virus, and it’s associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis;

·       How Hashimoto thyroiditis can develop;

·       EBV’s four stages, and how it can spread;

·       Vaccine development for EBV;

·       EBV can reactivate in certain individuals, and worsen symptoms associated with autoimmune thyroid disease;

·       Other conditions EBV can contribute to;

·       Stress and lifestyle management, as well as nutraceutical therapies can help manage EBV reactivation;

·       Tests to help chart a plan of action if EBV involvement is suspected;

·       When might EBV testing be considered?;

·       And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com 

Soon to be available for pre-order: “Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health” by Dr. Angela Mazza. 

Citations, references, additional information re: materials mentioned in this episode:

·       Campbell AW. Autoimmunity and the gut. Autoimmune Dis. 2014; Epub 2014 May 13.

·       Dittfeld A, Gwizdek K, Michalski M, Wojnicz R.  A possible link between the Epstein-Barr virus infection and autoimmune thyroid disorders.  Cent Eur J Immunol 2016;41(3):297-301.

·       Janegova A, Janega P, Rychly B, Kuracinova K, Babal P. The role of Epstein-Barr virus infection in the development of autoimmune thyroid disease. Endokrynol Pol 2015;66(2):132-6. 

·       Pyzik A, Grywalska E, Matyjaszek-Matuszek B, Ludian J, Kiszczak-Bochyńska E, Smoleń A, Roliński J, Pyzik D. Does the Epstein-Barr virus play a role in the pathogenesis of Graves’ disease? Int J Mol Sci 2019 Jun 27;20(13):3145

·       https://www.niaid.nih.gov/news-events/nih-launches-clinical-trial-epstein-barr-virus-vaccine

·       Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optima

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded Friday, November 18, 2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 13

HAIR LOSS

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we discussed in episode 13—not necessarily in this order:

·       What hair is made of;

·       Supplements for hair support;

·       How hair can reflect our internal health;

·       The hair growth cycle, and what factors impact it?;

·       Many possible reasons for hair loss—it’s not just age-related!

·       The functions scalp and body hair serve—even eyebrows have a job!;

·       And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!  

For information on supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com

And soon to be available for pre-order: “Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Endocrinologist’s Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health” by Dr. Angela Mazza. 

CITATION FOR THE STUDY REFERENCED IN EPISODE 13:

Koyama T, Kobayashi K, Hama T, Murakami K, Ogawa R. Standardized Scalp Massage Results in Increased Hair Thickness by Inducing Stretching Forces to Dermal Papilla Cells in the Subcutaneous Tissue. Eplasty. 2016 Jan 25;16:e8.

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  (That’s an email address—not a message board.)  We MAY disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.

Our next episode—episode 14—will cover the Epstein Barr virus and the thyroid.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Recorded Friday, OCTOBER 14, 2022
SHOW NOTES EPISODE 12
The Benefits of Exercise
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-host: Dawn Sheffield
I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central
Florida. My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical
conditions. By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better
understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive. My goal is to help us live more
fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.
I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to
prevent or minimize damage. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their
lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.
In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our
lives—and all that they encompass.
To recap just some of what we discussed in episode 12—not necessarily in this order:
 Some of the hidden benefits of exercise;
 How exercise can help with our mood;
 The importance of consistent exercise;
 The difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise;
 The benefits of exercise and the prevention of dementia;
 Overcoming negative attitudes from the past, to enjoy exercise and movement today.
 And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health.
For information on the supplements mentioned in some episodes of this podcast, please visit the Wellness
Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com.
CITATION FOR THE STUDY REFERENCED IN EPISODE 12:
Omura JD, Brown DR, McGuire LC, Taylor CA, Fulton JE, Carlson SA. Cross-sectional association
between physical activity level and subjective cognitive decline among US adults aged ≥45 years, 2015.
Prev Med. 2020).
We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes. Please send them to
thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com (That’s an email address—not a message board.) We MAY disclose your
general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address
on the show. We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.
Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.
This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.
Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded Friday Sept. 16, 2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 11

Brain Fog and the Thyroid

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we discussed in episode 11—not necessarily in this order:

·       What is brain fog?

·       What are some of the causes?

·       What are some of the symptoms of brain fog?

·       How our thyroid impacts our brain function;

·       How thyroid imbalance can CAUSE brain fog;

·       What are things that we can do to “lift” brain fog;

·       What is low dose naltrexone (or LDN)?

·       How LDN can help with brain fog in autoimmune thyroid disease;

·       And best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

For information on the supplements that we discussed, please visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com.

I hope this episode was helpful, and that you’ll continue listening to this podcast.  We’ll build on today’s foundation and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  We have many more interesting episodes planned.

Our next episode—episode 12—will cover the benefits of exercise.

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  (That’s an email address—not a message board.)

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded Sunday August 21, 2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 10

Stress and Its Effect on the Thyroid

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we discussed in episode 10—not necessarily in this order:

·       What is cortisol, and why is it important for survival?;

·       We are wired the same as we were as cavemen;

·       Where is cortisol produced and released?;

·       Why is long term stress worse than short term stress?;

·       How the brain is affected by long term stress and the effects on the adrenals;

·       What symptoms are associated with too much cortisol AND too little cortisol;

·       How too much cortisol can cause leaky gut;

·       How too much thyroid hormone is bad in the setting of hypoadrenalism;

·       Lifestyle strategies for correcting HPA dysfunction;

·       The value of crafting, creating, and connectivity, as well as

·       Nutraceuticals that may be helpful for fixing cortisol issues;

·       Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health.

Other resources: From time to time we may provide information on various other resources, not affiliated with this podcast, that you might find helpful.  For example, in this episode Dr. Mazza mentioned the book: Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers by Robert M. Sapolsky. 

For information on the supplements that we discussed, please visit the Wellness Store at  metaboliccenterforwellness.com.

I hope this episode was helpful, and that you will continue listening to this podcast.  We’ll build on today’s foundation and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  We have many more interesting episodes planned.

Our next episode, episode 11, will cover the thyroid and brain fog. 

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  (That’s an email address—not a message board.)  

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded 7-8-2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 9

LEAKY GUT—THE SEQUEL (PART 2)

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

A special note about episode nine: I encourage anyone who has not yet heard episode eight to consider listening to that show first.  It introduces the topic and lays the groundwork for what we discussed in episode nine—which may make more sense if you’ve heard episode eight first.  You don’t always have to listen to our episodes in order, but this time, it might be helpful to do so.

To recap just some of what we discussed in episode 9—not necessarily in this order:

·       How digestion SHOULD work;

• The astonishing small intestine and its BIG role in digestion;
• What are villi and what do they do?;
• Why a healthy gut is so very important to overall health;
• What is “leaky gut,” and testing for it;
• What is the microbiome?;
• Why hand washing and hygienic food prep are so important;
• Antibiotic use;
• Attitudes about the digestive process, and
• Possible supplements to consider in healing the gut.
• Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

I hope this discussion was helpful, and that you will continue listening to this podcast.  We’ll build on today’s foundation and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  We have many more interesting episodes planned.

If you are interested in the supplements we discussed, please check out our Wellness Store at https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/.

If you want to know more about the labs we discussed for leaky gut, please visit Vibrant Wellness at https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/.

Our next episode, episode 10, will cover stress and its effect on the thyroid.

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  (That’s an email address—not a message board.)  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO  

Recorded 6-17-2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 8

LEAKY GUT

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

To recap just some of what we discussed in episode 8—not necessarily in this order:

• Why a healthy gut is so very important;
• What is the microbiome?;
• What is “leaky gut”?;
• How “leaky gut” can contribute to autoimmune conditions, like Hashimoto thyroiditis;
• How gluten may cause inflammation in the gut;
• The difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity;
• How avoiding inflammatory foods can help heal the gut; and
• Possible supplements to consider in healing the gut.

I hope this discussion of Leaky Gut was helpful, and that you will continue listening to this podcast.  We’ll build on today’s foundation and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  We have many more interesting episodes, and guests, planned.

If you are interested in the supplements we discussed, feel free to visit our Wellness Store at https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com.

Our next episode, episode 9, will be: Leaky Gut—The Sequel!  (That is, Leaky Gut Part 2.)

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded 5-13-2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 7

Micronutrients for Optimal Thyroid Performance

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage folks to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

  To recap some of what we discussed in episode 7—not necessarily in this order:

·       What are micronutrients?  (They’re not microbreweries, by the way!)

·       Which micronutrients are important for optimal thyroid function?

·       How “leaky gut” can impact supplement absorption—and options;

·       Why iodine supplements should not be taken by everyone;

·       The importance of medical review and supervision with supplements;

·       How micronutrients can be measured;

·       How intravenous infusions are good for persons for gut issues, and

·       The importance of quality supplements.

·       Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

I hope this discussion on micronutrients crucial to optimal thyroid performance was helpful, and that you will continue listening to this podcast.  We’ll build on today’s foundation and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  We have many more interesting episodes, and guests, planned.

In our next episode, episode 8, we’ll discuss Leaky Gut!

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza

Recorded 4-15-22

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 6, 2022

Thyroid Hormone Replacement for Hypothyroidism:  

What are the Options, and How is Treatment Monitored?

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

I wanted to do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage folks to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.

In fact, this is why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  

  To recap some of what we discussed in episode 6—not necessarily in this order:

·       Why thyroid hormone is so important;

·       The role, and types, of levothyroxine;

·       The potential differences between various products;

·       Hypothyroid (underactive); Hashimoto thyroiditis; monitoring;

·       Thyroid hormone replacement goals and options; when to provide—and why;

·       The role of T4 and T3 (see also episode 5 for additional information);

·       Generic products; reverse T3; thyroid antibodies;

·       What are fillers in medications?;

·       Tablets, capsules, liquids—delivery systems;

·       GI absorption and Hashimoto thyroiditis;

·       The benefits of a reputable compounding pharmacy;

·       Liothyronine vs. levothyroxine and their half-lives;

·       Converting T4 effectively to T3—possible role of liothyronine;

·       Forms of replacement thyroid hormones: synthetic, dessicated, compounded;

·       Lab tests to monitor therapy for thyroid hormone replacement—and interpreting them;

·       Following—or, tracking—lab results over tests and time;

·       A medication perfect for one person may not be right for another; every person with hypothyroidism is unique, and so is their therapeutic plan.

I hope this discussion on thyroid hormone replacement therapy options was helpful, and that you will continue listening to this podcast.  We’ll build on today’s foundation, and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  We have many more interesting episodes and guests planned.

In our next episode we’ll cover micronutrients that are important for the thyroid.

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com

We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. &nbs

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Recorded 4-8-2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 5, 2022

Lab Test Results: What Do The Thyroid Numbers Mean?

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.

To recap some of what we discussed in episode 5—not necessarily in this order:

·       Lab report numbers related to the thyroid—how they are understood; How numbers on a lab report may—or may not—correlate with what a patient is feeling or exhibiting. Why some patients seem to have good thyroid lab results but they don’t feel as good as their numbers look—the nuances of thyroid hormone physiology;

·       The feedback loop—how it controls thyroid hormone levels;

·       The difference between bound and unbound (or free) thyroid hormone levels;

·       Basic thyroid physiology and the role of thyrotrophs, the hypothalamus, pituitary, Reverse T3, and TRH;

·       TSH, releasing hormones, the thyroid gland, and TBG;

·       Why the thyroid doesn’t just make the right amounts of bothT3 and T4 to start with;

·       T4 and T3 have different half-lives.  Half-lives defined—and what the half-lives are for T3 and T4;

·       Euthyroid defined (and pronounced!);

·       How to approach basic thyroid lab values like TSH, T4 and T3;

·       The difference between T4 and T3. 

            I enjoy helping folks understand how their lives, their diets, stress management, sleep patterns—every aspect of their lives—are tied to both thyroid and overall health.

            This has a lot to do with why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives--and ALL that they encompass. 

I hope you’ll continue listening to “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza.”  We have many more interesting episodes and guests planned.  We’ll build on today’s foundation, and cover some topics I think you’ll find meaningful.

In our next episode (episode 6) we’ll discuss the different thyroid hormone replacement therapies.

It’s great to know that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send your thoughts to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com   We MAY disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.

Citations, references, and additional information:

Melmed, S., & Williams, R. H. (2011).  Williams textbook of endocrinology (12th ed.).  Philadelphia: Elsevier/Saunders.

Don’t forget to ask YOUR healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza

Recorded 3-18-2022

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 4, 2022

Thyroid Nodules 101 and Intro to RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation)

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

 Dr. Angela Mazza is a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  The goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  Dr. Mazza’s goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health to feel our best.

 We want to discuss subjects of interest to our listeners, so please send in your questions, comments, and topic ideas for future shows to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  And please continue listening to “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza”  We have many more interesting episodes, and guests, planned.  We’ll build on this episode’s foundation, and do some more deep dives into topics we think you’ll find meaningful.

  To recap some of what we discussed in episode 4—not necessarily in this order:

 We introduced the subject of growths, aka nodules or masses, in the thyroid, defined what they are, and explained their possible causes;

·       though usually benign, masses in the thyroid can be cancer, or they may cause hyperactive (overactive) thyroid.  Prompt attention to any changes in the thyroid or in your health is best;

·       thyroid cancer is often curable;

·       discussed ultrasound machines and how they work;

·       explained that an ultrasound test is painless, non-invasive, and requires zero recovery time;

·       briefly discussed the PEI procedure (leave it to trained medical professionals!); 

·       toxic nodules;

·       nodular goiters (now called thyroid nodules);  toxic multinodular goiter means more than one nodule, and too much thyroid hormone being produced;

·       nodules’ affect on thyroid function;

·       how many people have unknown thyroid growths—revealed!;

·       fine needle aspiration, the needles used, and associated lab tests—explained;

·       the word, “atypical,” defined;

·       how to treat overactive/toxic nodules—in the past and present;

·       RFA: Radio Frequency Ablation, defined and explained; RFA procedure: how long might it take?, pros, cons, side effects, recovery; who is a good candidate for RFA; and finally, RFA’s life-changing benefits and its success rate.

Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

 In episode 5, 2022 the subject will be: How to interpret lab test results—and how the results may correlate to your symptoms.

 We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com

 Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

 Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 3, 2022

Recorded 3-4-2022

Getting Familiar with Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO

Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

Dr. Angela Mazza is a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with an integrative private practice in Central Florida.  The goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  Dr. Mazza’s goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health to feel our best.

We want to discuss subjects of interest to our listeners, so please send in your questions, comments, and topic ideas for future shows to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com  And please continue listening to “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.”  We have many more interesting episodes, and guests, planned.  We’ll build on this episode’s foundation, and do some more deep dives into topics we think you’ll find meaningful.

To recap some of what we discussed in episode 3—not necessarily in this order:

The goal for this episode was to give listeners a broad and easy-to-understand overview.  We reviewed:        

●      Hyperthyroidism and some of its symptoms and causes;

●      Graves’ disease and how it is diagnosed;*

●      Some of the commonalities and differences between Graves’ disease and Hashimoto thyroiditis; 

●      and an overview of treatment options for Graves’ disease.

●      Best of all, we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!

*CREDIT/CITATION:

In episode 3 Dr. Mazza mentioned how Dr. Robert James Graves, and earlier, Dr. Caleb Hillier Parry, described the characteristics of what would become known as Graves’ disease as protruding eyes, anxious appearance, and increase in heart beat “that shook the thorax”.  The citation for that is as follows: 

Ahmed, AM, Ahmed NH.  History of disorders of thyroid dysfunction.  East Mediterr Health J 2005;11(3):459-69.

In episode 4, the topic will be thyroid nodules—masses in the thyroid.

We welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com

Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 2, 2022                                       Recorded 2-25-2022

“Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza”

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza                     Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

Dr. Angela Mazza is a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with an integrative private practice in Central Florida.  

The goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  

We want to discuss subjects of interest to our listeners, so please send in your questions, comments, and topic ideas for future shows to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com

Dr. Mazza’s goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health to feel our best.

Please continue listening to “Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza”  We have many more interesting episodes, and guests, planned.  We’ll build on this episode’s foundation, and do some more deep dives into topics I think you’ll find meaningful.  In fact, in our next episode we’ll cover HYPERthyroidism and Graves’ disease.

To recap some of what we discussed—not necessarily in this order:

Hypothyroid and Hashimoto thyroiditis—and their relationship; 

causal factors; the auto-immune connection; auto-immunity explained; 

Dr. Hashimoto—and the diagnostic challenges and treatments associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis; 

goiters;

the typical diagnostic timeline; 

the importance of early diagnosis;

TSH and the common TSH screening test; 

hypo-thyroid that is not Hashimoto-related;

thyroid medications and when best to take them;

use of ultrasound in diagnosing thyroid conditions;

why replacement thyroid hormone is sometimes needed; 

 the digestive health connection and “leaky gut”, explained; 

 lethargy; weight management challenges with hypo-thyroid;

and how to help our own immune systems and support our thyroid health.

Perhaps most importantly we learned how rewarding it can be to make changes based on our unique health situation—and to know we CAN impact our thyroid health!

Dr. Mazza and I hope you found this episode to be interesting, and we hope you’ll continue to follow this podcast.  

As mentioned, in our next episode we’ll discuss hyperthyroidism (over-active thyroid) and Graves’ disease. 

Again, please send suggestions, questions, and comments to: thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com

Other resources: From time to time we may provide information on various other resources, not affiliated with this podcast, that you might find helpful—such as:

healio.com: “Hakaru Hashimoto: 1881-1934.”  Article dated November 1, 2007.

DISCLAIMER: Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.  

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.

SHOW NOTES EPISODE 1, 2022Recorded 2-25-2022

“Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza”

Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O.,Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., is an integrative thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  

The goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  

We want to discuss subjects of interest to our LISTENERS, so please send in your questions, comments, and topic ideas for future shows to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com

Dr. Mazza’s goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health and thus, feel our best.

We hope you’ll continue to follow this podcast.  

To recap at least some of what we covered in this episode:

We introduced basic thyroid-related concepts.  We’ll build on these concepts in future episodes.  

Dr. Mazza reviewed her educational focus, defined her title: “DO,” and explained why the thyroid is such an interesting subject.  (And it looks like a butterfly!)   

We also discussed—not necessarily in this order:

Endocrinology;

Thyroidology, defined;

the importance of sleep;

how thyroid problems may be diagnosed;

the extreme importance of the thyroid gland;

thyroid hormones and the stress hormone cortisol;

T3 and T4, thyroid hormones—and what the T stands for;

hair loss and other possible symptoms of thyroid problems;

how difficult it can be to know what to ask a doctor, especially in their busy offices.  Patients may not have enough knowledge or information to formulate the right questions on the spot;

how regular consultations with your health care provider, like regular blood work and other tests, help determine what actions are needed for optimal health.  There’s a range in which we truly feel our best.

Perhaps most importantly we learned how rewarding it can be to make changes based on our unique health situation—and to know we CAN impact our thyroid health!

In our next episode we’ll discuss Hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid) and Hashimoto thyroiditis--the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States.

Once again, we welcome your comments, show ideas, and questions for future episodes.  Please send them to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER: Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.

Copyright 2022 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.

Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.