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Take Back Your Health®

Take Back Your Health®

Amy Myers, MD 87 Episodes Oct 28, 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

63: The Menopause-Gut Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Midlife Health with Cynthia Thurlow
63: The Menopause-Gut Connection: How Your Microbiome Shapes Midlife Health with Cynthia Thurlow Oct 28, 2026 4258 What if symptoms dismissed as “just menopause” are connected to your gut? Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Cynthia Thurlow, NP, to explore the menopause-gut connection, the estrobolome, immune health, trauma, hormones, and bio-individual nutrition. Cynthia shares the health crisis that led to a 13-day hospitalization after a ruptured appendix, pancolitis, and complications that continued after she re
62: Fasting for Women: How to Align Metabolic Health with Hormonal Rhythms with Dr. Mindy Pelz
62: Fasting for Women: How to Align Metabolic Health with Hormonal Rhythms with Dr. Mindy Pelz Oct 21, 2026 4116 Fasting is not a one-size-fits-all tool—especially for women. In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Dr. Mindy Pelz to explore fasting, metabolic health, blood sugar, ketosis, autophagy, menopause, trauma, and the importance of working with female biology instead of against it. Dr. Mindy explains why fasting may need to look different during the menstrual cycle, p
61: Jordan Rubin on Crohn’s Disease, Cancer, Faith, and the Power of Hope
61: Jordan Rubin on Crohn’s Disease, Cancer, Faith, and the Power of Hope Oct 14, 2026 4885 What if a diagnosis changes your entire future before you have time to process what is happening? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers sits down with Jordan Rubin to discuss severe Crohn’s colitis, a later metastatic testicular cancer diagnosis, faith, nutrition, emotional healing, and hope. Jordan shares how he lost a dramatic amount of weight as a teenager, tried countless a
60: Deuterium Depletion and Cancer: Exploring the Connection with Dr. Petra Davelaar
60: Deuterium Depletion and Cancer: Exploring the Connection with Dr. Petra Davelaar Oct 7, 2026 3461 What if your health is shaped by more than food, supplements, and individual lab values? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers is joined by Petra Davelaar Dorfsman, ND, to explore deuterium, light, water, mitochondria, and the environmental signals that influence how the body functions. Petra explains what deuterium is, why she connects it with mitochondrial function and the gl
59: Fecal Transplants, Helminthic Therapy, and the Microbiome with Dr. Piper Dobner
59: Fecal Transplants, Helminthic Therapy, and the Microbiome with Dr. Piper Dobner Sep 30, 2026 4358 What if your gut health depends less on finding one perfect probiotic and more on restoring an entire ecosystem? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers is joined by Dr. Piper Dobner, a naturopathic doctor specializing in microbiome therapeutics, to explore the gut microbiome, helminthic therapy, and fecal microbiota transplantation. Dr. Piper explains why the microbiome is a com
58: Infrared Light, Sauna Science, and Personalized Wellness with Connie Zack
58: Infrared Light, Sauna Science, and Personalized Wellness with Connie Zack Sep 23, 2026 3793 What if a sauna’s benefits are about more than temperature? In this episode of Take Back Your Health®, Dr. Amy Myers reconnects with Connie Zack, co-owner of Sunlighten and Sunlighten Day Spa, to explore infrared light, sauna science, wavelengths, heat shock proteins, and personalized wellness routines. Connie shares the story behind Sunlighten and explains how steam, traditional, and infrared sa
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

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