# 87: Success Is Built One Step at a Time – The Untold Story Behind Modern Thyroid Clinic with Melissa Afflerbach

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Podcast: [Modern Thyroid and Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/modern-thyroid-and-wellness-7026828)
Published: 2026-06-25T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://modern-thyroid.captivate.fm
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Duration seconds: 1748

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What does it really take to build a thriving business while navigating personal loss, single motherhood, medical challenges, and starting over from scratch? In this special episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness , McCall McPherson steps away from her usual role as interviewer as she's joined by her longtime friend and Modern Thyroid Clinic's Weight Loss Program Director, Melissa Afflerbach. Together, they share the deeply personal story behind the creation of Modern Thyroid Clinic and the challenges, setbacks, and pivotal moments that transformed a tiny one-room practice into one of the nation's leading virtual thyroid clinics. McCall opens up about building a business while navigating divorce, raising two young daughters, advocating for her medically complex child, and caring for patients who desperately needed answers. She reflects on the lessons she learned about resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership, and the importance of finding purpose even during life's hardest seasons. Whether you're an entrepreneur, healthcare provider, working parent, or simply facing a difficult season of life, this conversation offers an honest look at perseverance, hope, and what it truly means to build something meaningful. 🔑 Key Topics Covered The origin story behind Modern Thyroid Clinic Building a medical practice from a single rented office Growing through word-of-mouth without a marketing budget Why changing patients' lives became the clinic's greatest source of growth Navigating divorce while building a business Raising a medically complex child while working full-time Learning to advocate when no one believes your concerns The emotional challenges of entrepreneurship and motherhood Why purpose becomes your greatest source of motivation Finding your "fuel" during difficult season…

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