Rethinking GLP-1's for Inflammation, Thyroid and Hormone Health (with McCall McPherson)
The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast with Elizabeth McGannShow Notes
In this episode of The Holistic GLP-1 Podcast, Elizabeth sits down with McCall McPherson, PA—founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Modern Weight Loss—for a conversation that completely reframes what GLP-1 therapies actually do for the body.
McCall explains why GLP-1s may be one of the most important medical breakthroughs of our time—not simply because of weight loss, but because of their powerful impact on inflammation, metabolism, hormones, chronic disease and even longevity. Together, they explore how GLP-1s affect thyroid health, insulin and leptin resistance, cardiovascular risk, autoimmune conditions, muscle preservation and more!
They also unpack why standard dosing often causes unnecessary side effects, how micro-dosing changes outcomes, and how to use GLP-1s as a true healing tool—not a quick fix. If you want to understand the future of metabolic health, this episode is a must-listen.
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SHOW NOTES
[ 00:00 ] Introduction
[ 03:00 ] The Big Claim: "GLP-1s Will Change Medicine Forever"
[ 06:00 ] Inflammation: The Root Cause GLP-1s Quiet
[ 09:00 ] Why Thyroid Patients Are Seeing Breakthrough Results
[ 12:00 ] The 10–14% Lower Mortality Statistic
[ 15:00 ] The Danger of Standardized Dosing
[ 18:00 ] Red Flags That a Dose Is Too High
[ 21:00 ] Ozempic Face, Muscle Loss & Hair Loss — What's Really Going On
[ 24:00 ] How to Protect Hair, Skin & Muscle While on GLP-1s
[ 27:00 ] Why Overprescribing Happens
[ 30:00 ] Can You Come Off GLP-1s Successfully?
[ 33:00 ] The Thyroid Story Medicine Keeps Missing
[ 36:00 ] The Black Box Warning Explained
[ 39:00 ] Do GLP-1s Stop Working Over Time?
[ 42:00 ] How to "Reboot" Responsiveness
[ 45:00 ] Why Lifestyle Is the Missing Piece
[ 48:00 ] The Future of GLP-1s in Medicine
[ 51:00 ] McCall's Personal Journey
[ 54:00 ] What's Next for McCall
[ 57:00 ] Closing Thoughts
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