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Sophie sits down with Erika Gray, co-founder of Toolbox Genomics, to break down how your genes affect detoxification, your ability to clear hormones, toxins, histamine, caffeine, and more.

They talk about what happens when detox pathways run too fast or too slow, why environment matters just as much as genetics, and how understanding your unique blueprint can make detox and supplementation actually work better.

Sophie also shares details about their new collaboration, where you can run your Detoxification Panel through Toolbox Genomics and get a personalized detox plan created just for you.

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In this episode, Sophie shares how she's approaching Black Friday and Cyber Monday differently this year - no manufactured urgency, no countdown timers, no "buy now or regret it forever" energy. Just real offers to make her work more accessible.

She's never really done Black Friday before because it always felt icky. But this year, she realized these sales events can be about making meaningful support available - not manipulation.

Sophie walks through two limited-spot offers she's putting on sale for the first time, plus her favorite wellness brands running their own Black Friday deals.<...

In this episode of SHE Talks Health, Sophie Shepherd wraps up her Thyroid Thursday mini-series by breaking down the three foundational labs she believes every woman should start with:

Sophie also dives into optional advanced tests (like Organic Acids and Mycotoxins), plus simple at-home tools such as basal body temperature and resting pulse tracking to monitor thyroid functi...

Former western-medicine educator Kim Rogers went viral after documenting her personal parasite cleanse — and it sparked a movement.

Now CEO of Parafy, Kim joins Sophie to talk about her journey from illness to mushrooms to parasites… and how cleansing changed her life.

You’ll learn:

• Common parasite symptoms

• Why parasites are more common than we think

• How Kim built Parafy + her parasite protocol

• Sophie’s perspective as a functional practitioner

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Feeling tired, foggy, or stuck in survival mode? Your nutrition may be the missing piece.

In this episode, Sophie breaks down how to eat for thyroid healing — without restriction or confusion. Learn how carbs, protein, fat, and key minerals all work together to help your thyroid thrive.

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How do you make health simple again?

This week, Sophie talks with Ariana Hakman, founder of Luna Fit, about her mission to simplify fitness, nutrition, and mindset for busy women. They discuss:

💧 Hydrate. Move. Rest. Nourish. Repeat.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to make health fit your life — not the other way around.

Learn more about Sophie’s SHE Thrives Program for customized thyroid healing.

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Are your hormones secretly sabotaging your thyroid?

In this Thyroid Thursday, Sophie Shepherd explains how stress, cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone all affect thyroid function — and how you can restore balance naturally.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why stress lowers progesterone and blocks thyroid function

✨ How estrogen dominance worsens fatigue and autoimmunity

✨ The role of liver detox, sleep, and breathwork in hormone balance

If you’re feeling tired, foggy, or hormonally off — this is your wake-up call.

🎧 Listen to Episode 150: Are Your Hormones Secretly Sabotaging You?

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Your mouth tells a story — and it’s not just about your teeth.

Join Sophie Shepherd and Amber White, a biological dentistry expert, as they explore the link between oral health, hormone balance, and thyroid function.

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Listen in for practical oral care tips, nutritional support, and how to find a biological dentist near you.

🎧 Tune in to Episode 149 of the She Talks Health Podcast now!

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Migraines are not “just headaches.” In this episode, Sophie Shepherd talks with migraine expert Diane Ducarme about the root causes of migraines, how stress and hormones play a role, and practical tips for relief. Learn why liver health, gut balance, and stress management are critical — and discover the Migraine Heroes app for personalized support.

Learn more about Sophie’s SHE Thrives Program for customized thyroid healing.

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Sophie Shepherd explores how sunlight, circadian rhythm, detoxification, and environmental exposures influence thyroid health.

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Sophie Shepherd shares the most important supplements for supporting thyroid health—including selenium, magnesium, B vitamins, iodine, zinc, and protein. Learn how these nutrients impact thyroid hormone production, stress resilience, and energy, and why personalized testing and guidance are key. This episode is packed with practical insights and natural support strategies for women with Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism.

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In this episode, I’m joined by endocrinologist Dr. Brittany Henderson to talk about full thyroid panels, reverse T3, and what your labs may be missing. We unpack:

Dr. Henderson’s virtual practice, My Thyroid Doctor, helps women get comprehensive, personalized thyroid support across 9 states.

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In this first episode of our Thyroid Thursday series, Sophie Shepherd dives into the often-overlooked connection between your gut and your thyroid. If you're dealing with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, or stubborn symptoms like constipation, fatigue, brain fog, and bloating—this episode is for you.

Sophie explains how leaky gut, nutrient deficiencies, and gut motility issues can trigger or worsen thyroid dysfunction. You’ll learn how poor digestion impacts hormone production, detoxification, and your immune system, and why addressing gut health is foundational to healing thyroid issues.

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Is your mind racing at night? Trouble staying asleep? Feel like your immune system is always under attack?

In this powerful episode, Sophie welcomes back Dr. Scott Sherr, founder of Troscriptions, for his second appearance on the SHE Talks Health Podcast.

In his first episode (Episode 96: How Troscriptions and Methylene Blue Help Restore the Foundations of Health), Dr. Sherr broke down how methylene blue and precision dosing can support mitochondrial function and brain health.

This time, they’re diving into something much more personal: sleep.

Dr. Sherr shares the science behind hi...

Do you feel like something’s wrong with your thyroid… but your labs say everything’s "normal"?

In this powerful solo episode, Sophie Shepherd breaks down the real root causes of thyroid dysfunction — and it’s not just about the thyroid. It’s about your whole system: toxins, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation.

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In this episode of SHE Talks Health, Sophie Shepherd sits down with Dr. Marcia A. Harris — a trailblazing OB-GYN who broke barriers as one of the very few women, and even fewer Black women, in her residency program. After stepping back from practice, Dr. Harris came out of retirement to educate women on the truth about menopause, perimenopause, and the critical role hormone replacement therapy (HRT) plays in longevity and quality of life.

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Is thyroid medication a forever thing? Is it even necessary? In this short but powerful Thyroid Thursday episode, Sophie unpacks the truth about thyroid medication, why it’s not the enemy, and how it can serve as a bridge—not a burden—while you uncover and address the root causes.

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This week, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Alison Marras onto the show. Alison is a holistic nutritionist and author of the Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook. Her expertise in gut health, autoimmune disease, and food sensitivities shines through as she shares her personal journey of healing from Hashimoto's, PCOS, and IBS naturally. Alison’s philosophy centers on the importance of not just what we eat but how we eat, emphasizing the role of the nervous system in our reactions to food and overall digestive health.

In this episode, we focused on Alison’s method of restoring gut...

Welcome back to the 8th and final part of the HTMA Mineral podcast mini-series! In this last part, I wanted to address heavy metals because I get questions about them a lot. So let’s talk about some of the heavy metals I see most often and how I specifically think about heavy metals and detoxification. This is particularly helpful if you’ve been feeling really foggy, inflamed, or like there's something missing, especially if you’re dealing with Hashimoto’s and have heard that mercury or other heavy metals could be at play. 

In this episode, I’ll brea...

Welcome back, everyone! This week is part seven of the Minerals Decoded miniseries, and we’re going to take a deeper look into a really fascinating and often misunderstood pattern that can show up on an HTMA test. This is known as the calcium shell pattern. 

What exactly is a calcium shell? If you’ve ever felt stiff, disconnected, or even emotionally numb, this pattern might resonate with you. A calcium shell shows up on the HTMA when calcium levels are abnormally high, leading to calcification in soft tissues rather than the bones and teeth. This pattern can l...

In this episode of our Minerals Decoded series, we're diving into part 6 to discuss the incredibly complex and often misunderstood topic of copper dysregulation. If you've ever struggled with your energy levels, had skin issues, brain and neurological problems, or menstrual challenges like PMS and PMDD, this episode might give you some clues into why these issues could be popping up for you. 

Copper is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in our bodies, aiding in energy production, building collagen, and regulating the immune system. But here's the catch — sometimes copper doesn't behave the way it...

This week, in Part 5 of the Minerals Decoded series, we’re focusing on another mineral ratio that’s essential for those who feel drained, struggle with persistent fatigue, digestive issues, or mysterious allergies, and have not found answers from standard medical tests. If this sounds like you, this might be your sign to get an HTMA test and look into your sodium-to-magnesium ratio, aka the adrenal ratio. This ratio acts like a speedometer for your adrenal glands and provides key insights into your stress response and metabolic health. 

I start with a story about a client who was s...

This week, we're diving into part four of the Minerals Decoded series, and we're focusing on a crucial topic: the calcium-to-magnesium ratio, often referred to as the blood sugar or carbohydrate ratio. 

This specific mineral imbalance is key to addressing issues like unexplained muscle aches, sugar cravings, energy crashes, and sleep disturbances. I share the story of one of my clients who struggled with these symptoms and found relief through understanding her HTMA results and adjusting her calcium-to-magnesium ratio. 

We explore the intricate relationship between calcium and magnesium, how an imbalance in these minerals can af...

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we continue with part three of our eight-part mineral series, focusing on the crucial sodium-to-potassium ratio. 

In this episode, I explore the fundamental role this ratio plays in your body's cellular function, adrenal health, stress response, and emotional well-being. The sodium-to-potassium ratio, often referred to as the 'vitality ratio' or 'stress ratio,' is essential for maintaining balance within our cells. 

We'll discuss how high ratios can indicate acute stress and inflammation, manifesting in symptoms like high blood pressure, water retention, and emotional volatility. On the other end of the spectrum, lo...

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re picking back up with part 2 of our eight-part series on mineral balancing, where we’ll go over the importance of the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio from a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA). 

To get started, I define fast and slow oxidation and how these states affect your metabolism, energy levels, and nervous system balance. I also explain how to identify these states through lab data like the HTMA test and what steps you can take to bring your body back into balance. 

Whether you have a fast thyroid and adrenal activity or are...

In this episode, I invited Dr. Amy Day, a renowned expert in women's health and hormones, to the podcast to tackle the big questions about perimenopause: what it is, how to recognize it, and how we can shift the narrative away from the outdated notion that it’s all downhill from here. 

Dr. Day enlightens us on the critical role of adrenal health and stress management in perimenopause to maintain our hormonal balance. We break down the ins and outs of bioidentical hormone therapy, including when to consider it and how to ensure it's done safely based on...

Welcome back, everyone! I'm thrilled to be kicking off a new eight-part series all about mineral decoding and balancing. In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of mineral balancing and how it can be the missing link in your healing journey. We’ll discuss the benefits of getting your minerals tested and why someone might want to undertake this process. 

The mineral balancing process helps us identify where our bodies are depleted or out of balance and provides a roadmap for restoration. Mineral balancing is a powerful tool for understanding what your body truly needs, especially if yo...

I had the opportunity to chat with Melissa Kramer, a trailblazer in patient advocacy and the founder of Live UTI Free. Melissa has built a comprehensive online community focused on patient research and education, collaborating with patients, clinicians, and scientists worldwide. 

Her idea for this online community started with her own struggle with recurrent UTIs and yeast infections. After years of trying everything and finding some relief through trial and error, she decided to take her experience one step further and begin studying women’s health more deeply. Now, she’s a strong advocate for women’s health...

This week, I sat down with Joe Hoye, a fitness and weight loss expert who takes a unique approach to nutrition and fitness — specifically for women who are tired of traditional dieting and want a sustainable solution to meet their health goals. 

Unlike most coaches, Joe encourages women to eat more and exercise less to achieve long-term weight loss and metabolic health. His Diet Detox program has helped over a thousand women ditch restrictive diets, rebuild their metabolism, and reshape their lives. Through our conversation, we discuss the flawed mindset behind traditional dieting, the importance of identifying and...

Welcome back to another Thyroid Thursday episode on the She Talks Health podcast! Today, we're addressing a listener's question about the potential risks of osteoporosis and scoliosis in individuals with low thyroid function or hypothyroidism. 

To help answer this question, I share some of my personal insights on how thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 impact bone metabolism. We’ll explore how both under-treatment and over-treatment of thyroid conditions can affect bone health, which could to an increased risk of osteoporosis. 

Additionally, I discuss the potential impacts of hypothyroidism on bone growth duri...

This week, I have a special guest, Meg Collins, who just finished six months in our SHE Thrives Group program! Meg has an inspiring story that many of us can relate to, especially if you've been struggling with health issues for years. This episode is all about showcasing the possibilities of holistic health transformations and providing hope to those in similar situations.

We start with Meg opening up about her long-term struggle with PCOS and her more recent diagnosis of Hashimoto's. Feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, Meg reached out for professional help, driven by a sense of...

Welcome back to another episode of Thyroid Thursday on the She Talks Health podcast! Today, we're tackling more questions from one of our listeners who wanted to know all about the link between adrenaline, thyroid, and blood sugar. We're going to explore how stress hormones like adrenaline can mess with your energy levels and why managing stress is a must for anyone looking to optimize their thyroid health. 

We’ll never feel at our best if we're constantly stressed, so understanding and managing stress is crucial. I’ll break down the science of how your adrenal glands produ...

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Liz Roman, also known as The Poop Queen! Liz and I dive into her journey with chronic constipation and how she turned a personal health challenge into a mission to help others fix their own gut health issues. 

Liz shares how her struggles with digestive issues led her to create her 'Poop Queen' Instagram account and start initiatives like the 12 Days of Constipation Challenge during the holidays. We discuss the importance of diet diversity for gut health and how our gut microbiome impacts overall health, including the immune system and nutrient abs...

For this week’s Thyroid Thursday, one of our listeners wanted to know about the importance of Vitamin A and why it's not commonly discussed in the context of thyroid health. Specifically, she asked whether low thyroid function impacts the release of Vitamin A from the liver or if low Vitamin A levels affect thyroid function. 

So to help answer this question, we’ll explore the components needed to make cortisol, including cholesterol, Vitamin A, and T3, and discuss whether low Vitamin A can result in low cortisol levels. I've thoroughly researched these questions for you, and I'm e...

Today, I am joined by my friend and fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Alison Jordan, founder of Better Belly Therapies. Alison and I both graduated from FDN around five or six years ago, and she has since helped over 600 clients address the root causes of gut and health issues through her unique Gut Healer System. 

In our conversation, we dive into the intricacies of failed health protocols and explore the four major failure points that hinder clients from achieving their wellness goals: practitioner error, missing labs, bad labs, and poorly analyzed labs. Throughout the episode, Alison and I...

Welcome back to another Thyroid Thursday episode, and as always, thank you for all of your pre-submitted questions! In this episode, I tackle a big one: How do I know if I need iodine, and how much do I need? 

To kick things off, I share why iodine is so essential for thyroid function and what factors could be causing a deficiency, particularly in the U.S., where seafood and seaweed consumption are low on average. I'll also discuss the impact of antagonistic elements like fluoride, which can block iodine absorption, creating a tug-of-war that can mess w...

Today I'm thrilled to have the incredible Dr. Tabatha Barber join us on the show. Dr. Barber and I recently connected at the Mindshare Conference, and in this episode, she shares so much incredible information on fasting, eating nutrient-rich whole foods, and their widespread impacts on thyroid health. 

Dr. Barber has decades of experience as a triple board-certified physician, focusing on a holistic and integrated approach to women’s health. She discusses how changes in diet like the removal of gluten and introduction of healthy fats and proteins, transformed her health, and how it can be a gam...

It’s time for another episode of Thyroid Thursday! Today, we dive into what to do when lab results don't provide clear guidance on how to help a client. I love this question because it gives me the chance to share my philosophy on the foundations of health and why we shouldn't rely solely on lab tests in functional medicine. 

I get into the importance of foundational health practices and how my three-pillar system, the Thriving Thyroid Method, can help women achieve optimal health before even looking at lab results. Starting with these foundational elements is crucial and...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses themes and personal experiences involving suicide. If this is triggering to you, please proceed to listen to this episode with caution or skip this one. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, 988 offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Text, call, or chat 988.

Today, I’m thrilled to have a truly inspiring guest with me, Dr. Nasha Winters. Dr. Winters is a metabolic health specialist, integrative oncology pioneer, and the mind behind the groundbreaking works 'The Metabolic Approach to Cancer' and 'Mistletoe and th...

Welcome back to another episode of Thyroid Thursday! Today, we're diving into a topic that many of you have been asking about: thyroid nodules and goiters. If you've ever wondered what causes these conditions, how they are diagnosed, or what natural treatments might be available, then this episode is for you. 

We'll start by discussing what thyroid nodules are, their prevalence, and why it's crucial to get them checked by a doctor. Interestingly, while many thyroid nodules are benign, a small percentage can be cancerous, making early detection and regular monitoring essential.

I’ll s...