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Take Back Your Health®

Take Back Your Health®

Amy Myers, MD 87 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

Dr. Amy Myers, a functional medicine physician and two-time New York Times bestselling author, hosts this podcast about optimal health and wellness. Drawing on her personal experience with an autoimmune thyroid condition, she discusses the shortcomings of conventional medicine and promotes a root-cause approach to health. Episodes cover topics such as functional medicine, autoimmunity, gut health, and longevity, and feature both solo discussions and interviews with leading experts. The show aims to empower listeners to take control of their health and thrive.

Episodes

57: The Brain’s Immune System: How Metabolism Shapes Cognitive Health with Dr. David Perlmutter
57: The Brain’s Immune System: How Metabolism Shapes Cognitive Health with Dr. David Perlmutter Sep 16, 2026 4026 What if the brain’s future is shaped by more than genetics and age? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers reconnects with neurologist and author Dr. David Perlmutter to discuss the brain’s immune system, metabolism, inflammation, and the lifestyle factors that may influence cognitive health. Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Amy to discuss his newest book, Brain Defenders, and the role
56: Mold Exposure and CIRS: How to Find the Root Cause with Ariana Thacker
56: Mold Exposure and CIRS: How to Find the Root Cause with Ariana Thacker Sep 9, 2026 4081 What if the reason you cannot explain your fatigue, brain fog, digestive symptoms, or chemical sensitivity is not only in your body—but also in the building where you live? Mold-related illness can be difficult to recognize, especially when standard testing does not explain the full picture. In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers speaks with Ariana Thacker, founder of MoldCo, ab
55: Perimenopause: The Neuroendocrine Shift Behind Brain Fog, Sleep, and Weight Changes with Dr. Mariza Snyder
55: Perimenopause: The Neuroendocrine Shift Behind Brain Fog, Sleep, and Weight Changes with Dr. Mariza Snyder Sep 1, 2026 3433 What if the symptoms you’ve been told are “just aging” are actually signs of a major hormonal transition? Perimenopause can affect sleep, mood, metabolism, brain function, and resilience long before anyone explains what is happening. In this episode, Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner, women’s hormone expert, author, and host of Energized with Dr. Mariza. Th
54. Toxic Mold and Travel: How to Protect Your Health Away From Home with Dr. Amy Myers
54. Toxic Mold and Travel: How to Protect Your Health Away From Home with Dr. Amy Myers Aug 18, 2026 3411 What if your hotel room could trigger a health setback before you even unpack? For those sensitive to mold, fragrances, or environmental exposures, travel can be challenging. After encountering toxic mold during a recent trip to Costa Rica, I was reminded why preparation matters. In this solo episode, I share my mold-safe travel protocol, from choosing lower-risk hotels and packing strategically
53. Your Labs Are "Normal" But You're Not – The Thyropause Truth with Dr. Amie Hornaman
53. Your Labs Are "Normal" But You're Not – The Thyropause Truth with Dr. Amie Hornaman Aug 11, 2026 3698 What if everything you've been told about your "normal" thyroid labs is wrong? After years of struggling with unexplained weight gain and fatigue, I wish I had known then what I know now. My guest today, Dr. Amie Hornaman, experienced this firsthand. A former competitive bodybuilder, she suddenly found herself gaining weight and spiraling into a deep depression. Despite strict dieting and exercis
52. Plasma Exchange: Remove Forever Chemicals, Beat Chronic Fatigue & Crush Inflammation with Dr. Paul Savage, MD
52. Plasma Exchange: Remove Forever Chemicals, Beat Chronic Fatigue & Crush Inflammation with Dr. Paul Savage, MD Aug 4, 2026 3849 What if everything you've been told about detoxifying your body is backward? After years of trying every functional medicine protocol, I wish I had known then what I know now about therapeutic plasma exchange. My journey with plasma exchange started a few months ago when I was looking for ways to address my own toxic burden. I was immediately presented with several options, including various bind
51. Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1s, Inflammation, and Thyroid Health With McCall McPherson, PA-C
51. Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1s, Inflammation, and Thyroid Health With McCall McPherson, PA-C Jul 28, 2026 3519 What if the GLP-1 conversation is bigger than weight loss? In this episode, I sit down with McCall McPherson, PA-C, thyroid expert and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic. We have a candid, nuanced discussion about GLP-1 receptor agonists, the clinical questions that extend beyond the scale, and why safety, nutrition, medication sourcing, and individualized follow-up must stay at the center of the c
50. Your Labs Are Normal But You're Sick – The Hidden Truth About Chronic Illness with Melissa Schreibfeder, RN
50. Your Labs Are Normal But You're Sick – The Hidden Truth About Chronic Illness with Melissa Schreibfeder, RN Jul 21, 2026 3161 What if the fatigue, inflammation, and mystery symptoms you have been experiencing are not in your head, but hidden in an immune system that is simply overwhelmed? This week, we explore why standard medical testing often misses the true root cause of chronic illness. You will hear how hidden infections, toxic mold exposure, and daily stress can compound over time until your body can no longer comp
49. Epigenetic Testing for Personalized Health: The Missing Clues in Your Diet, Detox, and Stress Response with Becca Roses
49. Epigenetic Testing for Personalized Health: The Missing Clues in Your Diet, Detox, and Stress Response with Becca Roses Jul 14, 2026 2769 🚨 Special offer: 🚨 Click the link below to learn how you can save 20% off on AMMD™️ products! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJA6zhB3TZs What if the answers to your chronic stress, stubborn symptoms, and “mystery” food reactions have been inside you all along, hidden in plain sight in your DNA? This week, we break down the buzzword of epigenetics into something you can actually use. You’ll hear
48. Could Your Airway Be the Root Cause of Your Child's ADHD, Your Exhaustion, and Your Sleep Apnea? with Dr. Hilary Fritsch, DMD
48. Could Your Airway Be the Root Cause of Your Child's ADHD, Your Exhaustion, and Your Sleep Apnea? with Dr. Hilary Fritsch, DMD Jul 7, 2026 3212 In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Hilary Fritsch, DMD, an airway and biological dentist specializing in jaw development and non-surgical treatment of sleep and breathing disorders. We cover three audiences I care deeply about: parents of children showing signs of airway dysfunction, women in perimenopause who are exhausted and being missed by standard sleep testing, and adults who have been man
47.  Are Mammograms Really Saving More Lives? With Dr. Jenn Simmons
47. Are Mammograms Really Saving More Lives? With Dr. Jenn Simmons Jun 30, 2026 3499 What if everything you have been told about mammograms is wrong? In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Jenn Simmons, founder of PerfeQTion™ Imaging, to break down what QT imaging actually is, why mammograms have no proven survival benefit, and what every woman needs to know about breast cancer screening right now. After a decade of mammograms and two breast cancer scares, I switched to QT sc
46. How Miranda Kerr Healed Proctitis, Discovered Lyme Disease, and Built KORA Organics
46. How Miranda Kerr Healed Proctitis, Discovered Lyme Disease, and Built KORA Organics Jun 24, 2026 3097 Most people know Miranda Kerr as a supermodel. In this episode, you will get to know her as a relentless health advocate who refused to accept a dead-end diagnosis. Miranda shares her journey through proctitis, hidden Lyme disease exposure, plasma light therapy, and gut healing protocols that finally stopped her symptoms for good. We also unpack the science and standards behind KORA Organics, why

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