Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella Wentz

In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews fertility expert, licensed acupuncturist, Chinese medicine practitioner, and author Aimee Raupp for an empowering conversation about fertility, ovarian health, and the science behind reproductive longevity. Dr. Wentz also shares her personal journey with premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), low anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), Hashimoto's, and becoming pregnant naturally at age 43 after being told donor eggs were her only option.

Together, they explore why many long-held beliefs about fertility after age 35 may be outdated, and how factors like inflammation, mitochondrial function, immune health, insulin resistance, environmental toxins, and thyroid health all influence fertility. They also discuss the connection between Hashimoto's, premature ovarian insufficiency, endometriosis, and unexplained infertility, along with emerging therapies that are bringing new hope to women navigating fertility challenges.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why the "fertility cliff" may not be as steep as we've been told. Aimee explains why current research suggests ovarian aging is influenced by mitochondrial function, inflammation, and the environment surrounding the egg – not just your birthday. She also discusses why many women over 40 still have healthy eggs and why fertility should be viewed more holistically.

How Hashimoto's, premature ovarian insufficiency, and endometriosis are often connected. Aimee explains how autoimmune disease, chronic inflammation, insulin resistance, and endometriosis can all contribute to fertility challenges, and why identifying the underlying cause is far more valuable than focusing on a single lab marker like AMH.

Why optimizing your health matters more than chasing "perfect" lab numbers. Aimee shares how thyroid hormone optimization, anti-inflammatory nutrition, gut health, environmental toxin reduction, nervous system regulation, and key nutrients, can support both fertility and overall health.

The exciting new science behind ovarian rejuvenation and regenerative medicine. Aimee discusses research on ovarian PRP, stem cell therapies, mitochondrial support, peptides, GLP-1 medications, and other emerging approaches that may help improve egg quality and ovarian function in some women.

Why ovarian health is about much more than having a baby. Aimee explains the growing evidence that healthy ovaries play an important role in longevity, cardiovascular health, bone health, and healthy aging – making ovarian function important even for women who aren't planning to become pregnant.

Why individualized care always wins. Whether you choose Chinese herbal medicine, supplements, hormone therapy, or fertility treatments, root cause medicine and personalized protocols consistently outperform one-size-fits-all recommendations.

Tune in to learn more about fertility, Hashimoto's, ovarian health, and the root-cause approaches that can help support reproductive wellness at every stage of life.

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Jennifer Fugo, a clinical nutritionist, host of The Healthy Skin Show podcast, and an expert in uncovering the root causes of chronic skin conditions like eczema, chronic hives, dermatographia, and histamine-related symptoms.

Jennifer explains why she believes many people have been given an incomplete explanation of histamine intolerance, introducing the concept of "histamine overload" and exploring what may actually be driving symptoms such as chronic hives, itching, flushing, food reactions, headaches, and other histamine-related issues. Together, they discuss the surprising gut infections that may overstimulate mast cells, why restrictive low-histamine diets often fail to address the real problem, the limitations of stool testing, the role of mold and mycotoxins in fueling histamine overload, and the evidence-informed supplements, probiotics, liver support, and medications Jennifer uses to help stabilize mast cells and support long-term healing.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why histamine may not be your real problem. Jennifer explains why she prefers the term "histamine overload" and reveals the hidden triggers, including gut infections and mold, that may be driving skin symptoms like hives.

The surprising gut bugs that may be keeping your hives from healing. Jennifer explains how H. pylori, Blastocystis hominis, parasites, fungal overgrowth, and other hidden infections may overstimulate mast cells and keep chronic skin symptoms coming back.

Why eliminating more foods may actually backfire. Jennifer explains why a low-histamine diet can be a helpful short-term tool, but being on overly-restrictive diets without addressing the root cause can leave people too fearful of food. It is possible to enjoy food again and expand your diet once the root cause is addressed.

Why testing doesn't always tell the whole story. Jennifer explains why stool tests can miss hidden infections, what blood work and symptoms can reveal, and why clinical detective work is often just as important as lab results.

Could mold be making you react to everything? Jennifer explains how mold exposure and mycotoxins can destabilize mast cells, fuel histamine overload, and even make you unusually sensitive to supplements, food, and environmental triggers.

How to naturally support histamine balance. Jennifer shares the nutrients, probiotics, liver support, and other strategies she uses to stabilize mast cells, reduce histamine overload, and help people expand their diets, regain confidence around food, and get back to living their lives.

Tune in to learn why histamine may not be your real problem, and how identifying hidden root causes could help you finally move beyond chronic hives, food reactions, and persistent histamine symptoms.

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz speaks with Elizabeth Clark, a former laboratory diagnostics researcher turned educator who specializes in nervous system regulation, advanced self-muscle testing, and the concept of "interference fields" – areas of scar tissue or injury that may disrupt communication within the body.

In this conversation, they explore an emerging perspective on healing that goes beyond the usual root causes, diving into the potential role of scar tissue, dental work, nervous system regulation, emotional stress, and "interference fields." This thought-provoking conversation offers a fresh way to think about the missing pieces that may be standing in the way of lasting healing.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Could old scars, piercings, or dental work be affecting your health? Elizabeth explains the concept of "interference fields.” She shares why old injuries, surgeries, tattoos, piercings, and dental procedures may sometimes play an unexpected role in chronic symptoms.

The surprising connection between dental implants and thyroid health. Elizabeth shares her personal story of developing thyroid dysfunction after dental work and how removing a problematic implant dramatically changed her health. She also discusses why even biologically compatible materials can sometimes trigger immune reactions or interfere with healing in sensitive individuals.

The emotional patterns Elizabeth commonly sees in women with thyroid issues. Elizabeth explains why feelings of not being heard, suppressing your voice, chronic people-pleasing, humiliation, and self-sacrifice frequently show up in women struggling with thyroid dysfunction, and how chronic stress may influence healing alongside physical root causes.

Why mold, viruses, toxins, and emotional stress often travel together. Rather than acting independently, Elizabeth explains why these factors may compound one another, creating a perfect storm that keeps the body stuck in survival mode. She shares why addressing only one root cause may leave people feeling like they're taking two steps forward and one step back.

A different way to gather clues about your body's unique needs. Elizabeth explains advanced self-muscle testing as a screening tool that she uses to help identify potential stressors and priorities for healing. She also shares why no single test tells the whole story and why combining multiple sources of information often leads to better decisions.

An unconventional therapy that may help address "interference fields." Elizabeth explains the principles behind neural therapy, why it's more commonly used in Germany than the United States, and how practitioners use it to help address scars and other areas that may contribute to nervous system interference and chronic symptoms.

Tune in to learn more about nervous system regulation, interference fields, emotional health, and the many factors that may influence healing in Hashimoto's and chronic illness.

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews returning guest Ben Azadi to talk about some of the biggest keto facts and myths. Ben shares some fascinating answers to some of the most common questions about keto, including whether it's safe for people with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism, the ideal daily carb count, how long someone should stay on keto, and how to avoid common pitfalls when getting started.

Ben explains why a well-formulated ketogenic diet can help support metabolic flexibility, reduce inflammation, and improve insulin sensitivity without requiring lifelong restriction. He also shares practical tips for managing common side effects like constipation and "keto breath," discusses who should approach keto with caution, and explains his “keto flex” approach, which encourages cycling in and out of ketosis. The conversation centers around the importance of personalization, food variety, and supporting overall health rather than following rigid dietary rules.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Whether you should do keto if you have Hashimoto's. One of the biggest myths surrounding thyroid health is that keto is completely off-limits. Ben shares a different perspective and explains why how you approach keto may matter more than whether you do it at all.

The surprisingly simple tweak that may make keto more sustainable. If the thought of giving up carbs forever has kept you from trying keto, you'll want to hear Ben's flexible approach that challenges the idea that ketosis has to be permanent.

Why keto sometimes causes constipation, bad breath, or even changes in body odor. These concerns may discourage people from sticking with keto – however, they aren’t that common. Discover what's actually happening in your body, plus simple strategies that will help you feel your best when you start keto.

If keto is really just bacon, butter, and cheese. Ben breaks down what a well-formulated ketogenic diet actually looks like, including several nutrient-dense foods that many people don't realize are keto-friendly.

The unexpected signs that your metabolism may be improving. Beyond weight loss, Ben discusses some surprising physical changes he's seen in people who improve their metabolic health and why they may reveal more than you think.

Whether eating the same healthy foods every day could backfire. Learn why food variety, seasonal eating, and metabolic flexibility may play a bigger role in long-term wellness than following any one diet perfectly.

Tune in to learn how to use the ketogenic diet strategically to support thyroid health, improve metabolic flexibility, and determine whether keto may be the right tool for your healing journey.

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In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz speaks with content creator, speaker, and self-trust advocate Amy Untamed about the often-overlooked emotional patterns that can contribute to chronic illness and autoimmune disease.

After recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) twice, Amy realized that lasting healing wasn't just about calming the nervous system or following the right protocols. It also required addressing deeper patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-abandonment, and unresolved trauma that had kept her body in a chronic state of stress. Together, she and Dr. Wentz explore how chronic emotional stress, attachment wounds, boundaries, self-worth, and nervous system regulation can all play a role in the healing journey.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How chronic stress and self-abandonment can keep your body stuck in survival mode. Amy shares her remarkable journey of recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) twice, revealing how unresolved trauma, people-pleasing, and years of putting everyone else's needs before her own contributed to nervous system dysregulation. Discover why healing these deeper patterns became a turning point in her lasting recovery.

Why learning to stop abandoning yourself may be one of the most powerful steps toward healing. Many women are conditioned to seek approval, avoid conflict, and put everyone else's needs first. Discover how setting boundaries, protecting your peace, and creating emotional safety can support both your nervous system and your overall health.

The surprising connection between perfectionism and chronic illness. Trying to follow the "perfect" diet or have the "perfect" healing journey can create more stress, making it harder for your body to heal. Discover why self-compassion, flexibility, and joy better support recovery.

How childhood experiences and attachment patterns can influence your health. Early life experiences shape self-worth, relationships, and the tendency to seek validation from others. Amy shares how healing these deeply rooted patterns helped her trust her intuition, build healthier relationships, and reconnect with herself.

Why healing your nervous system involves more than food and supplements. While nutrition, gut health, and lifestyle changes are important, lasting recovery often requires addressing the emotional patterns that keep the body in fight-or-flight. Discover how nervous system regulation and emotional healing can complement a root-cause approach to wellness.

How hope and self-trust can transform your healing journey. Amy chose not to accept her diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome or the prognosis that she would never recover. Discover how surrounding herself with stories of healing, strengthening her intuition, and believing recovery was possible, helped her move forward.

Tune in to learn how emotional healing, self-trust, and nervous system regulation can support your journey toward better health.

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