Join Brookes Vaughan, Nancy Tucker, WHNP-BC, and Ellie Dellinger, WHNP-BC, for a practical, evidence-based crash course on the thyroid. If you’ve ever wondered what your thyroid actually does, why you can have thyroid symptoms even when you’re told your labs are “normal,” or what tests and treatment options are worth discussing, this episode is for you.

We’ll break down how the thyroid works, the difference between “normal” and “optimal” lab values, common causes of thyroid dysfunction, treatment options, and the role nutrition, hormones, stress, and inflammation can all play in thyroid health. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, suspect something is off, or simply want to better understand one of the body’s most important glands, this conversation will give you a solid foundation.

Consider this your thyroid crash course—simple, practical, and packed with the information every woman should know.

Music: A Boost of Encouragement by Elliot Middleton, licensed via PremiumBeat

If you’re new to The Women’s Health Company—or you’ve ever wondered, “What do hormones actually do?”—this episode is for you.

In this foundational conversation, Brookes breaks down what hormones are, why they matter, how they communicate throughout the body, and why even small imbalances can affect how you feel. We’ll cover the basics of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, insulin, and more in a way that’s simple, practical, and easy to understand.

Whether you’re a patient preparing for your follow-up visit or simply a woman wanting to better understand your body, this episode lays the foundation for everything we teach at The Women’s Health Company.

Because when you understand your hormones, you can begin to understand your health—and make informed decisions about your care.

Music: A Boost of Encouragement by Elliot Middleton, licensed via PremiumBeat

Welcome to The Well-Made Podcast — where faith and women's health come together.

In this intro episode, host Brookes Vaughan, board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of The Women's Health Company, shares the heart behind the podcast — what it is, why it exists, and what you can expect every week.

From hormones and fertility to faith, motherhood, and purpose, this podcast is for every woman who wants to steward her health and walk confidently in her God-given calling.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. And we're so glad you're here.

Music: A Boost of Encouragement by Elliot Middleton, licensed via PremiumBeat