Episode 48: Testosterone in Women: The Missing Piece in Hormone Health?

Episode 48: Testosterone in Women: The Missing Piece in Hormone Health?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1929597/fan_mail/new] Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 48; Recorded: 4-25-2026 Testosterone Therapy for Women Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Co-host: Dawn Sheffield   I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.  That’s deeply fulfilling.  I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to both thyroid and overall health.  That’s why I went into endocrinology.  It’s a medical art that combines science with the study of our lives—and all that they encompass.  Here’s some of what we covered in episode 48, not necessarily in this order:   ·        What is testosterone? ·        The goals of testosterone therapy in women; ·        Some of the functions of testosterone; ·        Myths, and reasons for therapeutic testosterone treatment for women; ·        Ways hormone therapy can be administered, and how doses are created; ·        Testosterone therapy in women should always be individualized and medically supervised, with careful evaluation of symptoms, labs, and overall health before starting treatment. ·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!   My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com]  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 49, is birth control pills (“The Pill”). Citations, references, additional information: Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon. Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.   Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.     Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwKcpMErfHT4l5WhEAtNEg], our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness [https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/], our FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063529392493]and our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/metaboliccenterforwellness/] page.

Episode 47: Small Molecules, Big Impact: Peptides for Thyroid Health

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1929597/fan_mail/new] Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 47; Recorded: 1-20-2026 Small Molecules, Big Impact: Peptides for Thyroid Health Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Co-host: Dawn Sheffield   I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  Here’s some of what we covered in episode 47 (Small Molecules, Big Impact: Peptides for Thyroid Health), not necessarily in this order:   ·        What are peptides and what work do they do? ·        How peptides help with cellular dysfunction. ·        How peptides are delivered into the body. ·        Which peptides are often used for thyroid patients--and why. ·        Peptides may help when a person’s lab reports look better, but they do not feel better. ·        Peptide therapy is an investment in cellular health.  Costs can vary depending on various factors. ·        Peptides bring hope, and hope is the future of endocrine care. ·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!   My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com] or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com]  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 48, is Testosterone for Women. Citations, references, additional information: Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon. Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.   Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved. Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwKcpMErfHT4l5WhEAtNEg], our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness [https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/], our FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063529392493]and our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/metaboliccenterforwellness/] page.

Thyroid Talk Episode 46: Stronger Bones, Stronger Hormones: The Thyroid and Bone Connection Part Two

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1929597/fan_mail/new] Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 46; Recorded: 1-23-2026 Part 2: Stronger Bones, Stronger Hormones:  The Thyroid and Bone Connection Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Co-host: Dawn Sheffield   I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.   Here’s some of what we covered in episodes 45 and 46 on bone health, not necessarily in this order: ·        The thyroid-bone connection. ·        Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis. ·        What healthy bones do NOT look like.  ·        Our bones are not passive structures. ·        Screening, Stabilizing, and Synergizing. ·        The best time to start caring for our bones is right now. ·        An Integrative Endocrine Approach to Bone Health is best. ·        Dangers of NOT preventing, diagnosing, and treating early on. ·        With early detection and an integrative plan, our bones can become stronger at any age.   ·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!   My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com] or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com]  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will not read your name nor your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 47, is Peptide Therapies. Citations, references, additional information: Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon. Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.   Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.   Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwKcpMErfHT4l5WhEAtNEg], our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness [https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/], our FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063529392493]and our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/metaboliccenterforwellness/] page.

Thyroid Talk Episode 45: Stronger Bones, Stronger Hormones: The Thyroid and Bone Connection Part One

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1929597/fan_mail/new] Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 45; Recorded: 1-23-2026 Part 1: Stronger Bones, Stronger Hormones:  The Thyroid and Bone Connection Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Co-host: Dawn Sheffield   I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  Here’s some of what we covered in episodes 45 and 46 on bone health, not necessarily in this order: ·        The thyroid and bone connection. ·        Osteopenia vs. Osteoporosis. ·        What healthy bones do NOT look like.  ·        Our bones are not passive structures. ·        Screening, Stabilizing, and Synergizing. ·        The best time to start caring for our bones is right now. ·        An Integrative Endocrine Approach to Bone Health is best. ·        Dangers of NOT preventing, diagnosing, and treating early on. ·        With early detection and an integrative plan, our bones can become stronger at any age.   ·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!   My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com] or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com]  We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show.  We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode, number 46, is Part 2 of “The Thyroid and Bone Connection.” Citations, references, additional information: Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon. Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.   Copyright 2026 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.   Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwKcpMErfHT4l5WhEAtNEg], our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness [https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/], our FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063529392493]and our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/metaboliccenterforwellness/] page.

Episode 44: Cholesterol: Friend, Foe, or Feedback Loop?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1929597/fan_mail/new] Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 44; Recorded: 12-5-2025 Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Co-host: Dawn Sheffield   I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions.  By providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their bodies work, and to help them thrive.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order: ·        Low Density Lipoprotein and High Density Lipoprotein--crucial roles of LDL and HDL.  ·        Cholesterol is not an enemy--unless our levels are out of range.  Then we may experience problems. ·        About 80% of our cholesterol is made in the liver--and the levels are pre-determined by genetics; ·        Two types of testing to consider: Basic and Advanced Lipid Testing. ·        We must always interpret lipid levels in light of thyroid status, insulin resistance, inflammation, and a person’s genetics. They all go hand in hand. ·        The two types of treatment that are available: functional (aka integrative) and traditional. ·        Supplements, medications, and lifestyle changes used in treatment programs. ·        Optimizing thyroid function can help to normalize lipid levels. ·        Integrative endocrinologists tend to see knowledge as a continuum.  It grows as we learn how lifestyle, environment, and hormones all dance together. Each new discovery helps us better personalize care for patients.  ·        And we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health! My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com] or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  Visit the Wellness Store at metaboliccenterforwellness.com regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast.  Please stay in touch!  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com [thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com] We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary.  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel (Dr. Angela Mazza), Facebook, and Instagram.   The topic of our next episode is “The Thyroid and Bone Connection.”   Citations, references, additional information: Mazza, A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon. Ask your healthcare provider about specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.   Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO.  All rights reserved.   Check out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNwKcpMErfHT4l5WhEAtNEg], our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness [https://www.metaboliccenterforwellness.com/], our FaceBook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063529392493]and our Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/metaboliccenterforwellness/] page.