The Dusty Muffins
The Dusty Muffins
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Dusty Muffins, where three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We're here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart. Whether you're curious, confused, or ready for authentic discussion, pull up a chair and join us. Remember: while we're clinicians, we're not your doctors. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to partner with your own medical clinician to address your unique health needs. This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!
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The podcast addresses a range of themes centering around menopause, including myths about perimenopause, the importance of hormone therapy, and personal journeys in menopause expertise. Episodes feature discussions on topics like the necessity of contraception during menopause, managing hormone therapy safely, and preparing for doctor visits, all infused with humor and actionable advice.
Welcome to The Dusty Muffins, where three menopause specialists unite to inspire, empower, and uplift you through the wild ride of menopause and perimenopause. We’re here to answer your burning questions, educate, and advocate with a touch of humor and a lot of heart. Whether you’re curious, confused, or ready for authentic discussion, pull up a chair and join us.
Remember: while we’re clinicians, we’re not your doctors. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. We encourage you to partner with your own medical clinician to address your unique health needs.
This is The Dusty Muffins, where menopause meets sisterhood and strength!
CONTACT:
Rebbecca Hertel, DO, MSCP
Osteopathic Midlife Health
Rebbecca Hertel Consulting, LLC
Aoife O’Sullivan, MD, MSCP
Portland Menopause Doc LLC
Christine Hart Kress, DNP, MSCP
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Millions of people are walking around with thyroid symptoms—fatigue, brain fog, weight struggles, hair loss—only to be told their lab work is “normal.” Sound familiar? In this eye-opening episode of The Dusty Muffins, our expert trio—Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan (MD, MSCP), Dr. Christine Hart Kress (DNP, MSCP), and Dr. Rebbecca Hertel (DO, MSCP)—sit down with nationally recognized thyroid expert McCall McPherson, PA-C, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic and Thyroid Nation, for a conversation that will change how you think about thyroid care.
McCall is a former thyroid patient herself who spent years being dismissed and misdiagnosed. Now, she’s on a mission to fix thyroid care worldwide—and she believes no one should still have thyroid symptoms. In this episode, you’ll discover:
🦋 Why “Normal” Isn’t Good Enough: The shocking inadequacies of standard thyroid testing and why your doctor may be missing critical information about your health.
🔬 Beyond TSH: The Full Picture: The importance of comprehensive testing—including free T3, reverse T3, and antibodies—and what these markers can reveal about your metabolic function.
💊 Why T4-Only Isn’t Working: The limitations of traditional levothyroxine (Synthroid) protocols and why many patients feel dramatically better when T3 medication is added to the picture.
🧠 The Thyroid-Body Connection: How thyroid dysfunction impacts your energy, mood, weight, digestion, and even your heart—and why individualized treatment is non-negotiable.
📚 The Future of Thyroid Care: McCall’s upcoming clinician training program and her new book, “Take Back Your Thyroid,” designed to empower both patients and providers with better tools and knowledge.
Tune in for an episode that offers hope, answers, and a clear path forward for the millions who have been told to just “live with it.” Because you deserve to feel like yourself again.
Social Media Links:
The Dusty Muffins:
📸 Instagram → @thedustymuffins
🔗 Linktree → https://linktr.ee/thedustymuffins
Hosts:
👩⚕️ Dr. Aoife O’Sullivan → @portlandmenopausedoc
👩⚕️ Dr. Rebbecca Hertel →@drrebbeccaherteldo
👩⚕️ Dr. Christine Hart Kress → @christinehartkress_dnp
Guest – McCall McPherson:
📸 Instagram → @mccallmcphersonpa
🌐 Website → https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com
Disclaimer: The Dusty Muffins are doctors, but they’re not YOUR doctors. This is for entertainment and informational purposes only. Always consult your own healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
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