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Take Back Your Health®

Take Back Your Health®

Amy Myers, MD 87 Episodes Oct 7, 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

60: Deuterium, Light, Water, and Mitochondria with Dr. Petra Davelaar
60: Deuterium, Light, Water, and Mitochondria 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
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

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