{"podcast":{"title":"Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella Wentz","slug":"thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643","podcast_index_feed_id":7249643,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thyroid-pharm","website_url":"https://thyroidpharmacist.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/ee7dda3c-fea0-11ef-a9ab-fbaaff949ba1/image/3f449995b1822bf8ca7c383f7e27b136.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Izabella Wentz","episode_count":109,"summary":"Welcome to Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, where Dr. Izabella Wentz, pharmacist, researcher and NYT bestselling author dives deep into the root causes of thyroid dysfunction, gut imbalances, fatigue, chronic health issues and autoimmunity. This show brings you deep, insightful conversations with top experts in functional medicine, nutrition, and wellness. We explore topics like gut health, adrenal support, detoxification, diet, and lifestyle changes to help you take control of your health and reclaim your energy. Join Dr. Wentz for solo episodes packed with practical strategies and insightful discussions from her own research and observations. Whether you're navigating Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, IBS, struggling with mystery symptoms, metabolism, or looking for holistic ways to optimize your well-being, these conversations will empower you with knowledge and actionable steps. Subscribe now to start your healing journey and discover the tools to thrive.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T20:18:40.328389+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643"},"episode":{"title":"81: Is It Your Thyroid or Are You Going Crazy? – With Dr. Izabella Wentz","slug":"81-is-it-your-thyroid-or-are-you-going-crazy-with-dr-izabella-wentz","published_at":"2026-01-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643/81-is-it-your-thyroid-or-are-you-going-crazy-with-dr-izabella-wentz","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/thyroid-pharmacist-healing-conversations-with-dr-izabella-wentz-7249643","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LDCBT2423514433.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/LDCBT2423514433.mp3","summary":"In this solo episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz explores the often-overlooked connection between thyroid dysfunction and mental health. Drawing from both clinical experience and her own personal journey with Hashimoto’s, Dr. Wentz explains how symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, and mood instability can be rooted in thyroid autoimmunity – even when standard thyroid labs appear “normal.” Listeners will learn why relying solely on TSH testing can miss critical clues, how thyroid antibodies can directly affect brain function, and why nutrient deficiencies, poor T4-to-T3 conversion, and blood sugar instability can all contribute to emotional distress. This episode offers a compassionate, root-cause-focused perspective for anyone who has felt dismissed or misdiagnosed on their healing journey. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why mental health symptoms are often misdiagnosed when thyroid labs look “normal.” Many doctors rely solely on TSH testing, which can remain in range for years even while autoimmune thyroid antibodies are actively attacking the thyroid and affecting brain chemistry, mood, and cognition. How Hashimoto’s antibodies can directly impact the brain. Elevated thyroid antibodies have been linked to anxiety, depression, OCD, panic attacks, and even more severe conditions like Hashimoto’s encephalopathy, where immune activity interferes with neurological function. The thyroid–mood rollercoaster many patients experience. Early-stage Hashimoto’s can cause alternating hyperthyroid and hypothyroid symptoms, leading to cycles of anxiety followed by depression, fatigue, and emotional instability that can feel confusing and frightening. Why T3 is critical for mental health – not just T4. 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