🎧 Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode of Modern Thyroid Wellness, host McCall McPherson welcomes Inna Topiler, a clinical nutritionist specializing in autoimmune thyroid conditions, for a deep and compassionate conversation on Hashimoto’s disease and holistic thyroid health.

Inna shares her own journey with Hashimoto’s and breaks down the complexities of this often misunderstood autoimmune condition. The discussion explores the importance of individualized care, uncovering common triggers (like stress, infections, and toxins), and why symptom relief requires more than just normalized lab values.

They dive into why weight loss is difficult for many thyroid patients, which nutrients are most essential, and how Inna identifies thyroid patterns to create personalized, root-cause treatment plans. The episode also addresses the recent FDA efforts to restrict natural desiccated thyroid medications, highlighting the importance of patient advocacy and preserving treatment choice.

✨ Show Highlights:

✅ The autoimmune nature of Hashimoto’s—and why it’s not just about thyroid levels

✅ Common triggers that can activate or worsen Hashimoto’s symptoms

✅ Why weight loss is uniquely challenging for thyroid patients

✅ The roles of selenium, zinc, iodine (with caution), and other nutrients in thyroid function

✅ Inna’s framework for recognizing thyroid patterns and tailoring treatment

✅ The problem with TSH-only testing and one-size-fits-all protocols

✅ How to work with providers who understand functional and integrative thyroid care

✅ The implications of the FDA's move to limit access to natural desiccated thyroid medications

✅ The importance of honoring patient experience and offering compassionate, evidence-based care

🔗 Links and Resources Mentioned:

🌐 Inna Topiler’s Website:

https://healthmysteriessolved.com

https://completewellness.com

📱 Social Media:

• Instagram: @innatopiler
• Instagram (McCall): @modernthyroidclinic