My guest today is McCall McPherson, a thyroid expert from Austin, Texas, who started up her own clinic after the previous clinic that had employed her shut down within eight hours of her working there. Through her new clinic, McCall completely changed the paradigm upon which she wanted to deliver care and has been extremely successful in servicing patients — not only in her local community — but in the online space as well.
She also started an online, crowd-sourced community after the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, that enabled rescuers to reach people in need. Literally overnight, she had thousands of people in this group, and armies of women around the world working to help dispatch rescuers, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This woman is a badass encapsulated. This episode we talk about her journey as a practitioner, her philosophy on building a business, and the fundamental skills she has that help her to put all of these pieces in action. If you are looking for inspiration and want to hear the story of someone who is making a true difference, I have it for you here.
Key Takeaways:
[2:00] About my badass guest today, McCall McPherson.
[4:12] McCall shares her story and journey — as well as how she ended up sharing a stage with Matthew McConaughey.
[7:11] How did McCall build a clinic out of “thin air?”
[10:00] About the technology McCall created for helping victims of Hurricane Harvey.
[11:48] Has McCall always been entrepreneurial?
[12:26] McCall’s philosophical approach to initiatives.
[13:28] How to take action and have the confidence to take charge of your business.
[16:24] The pervasive nature of the thyroid and why it’s becoming so ubiquitous.
[19:05] How do women differentiate ‘normal’ from thyroid problems.
[21:14] What’s the truth of the thyroid? What markers truly indicate thyroid success?
[25:13] McCall’s approach to thyroid care.
[27:30] The two different approaches to thyroid treatment.
[30:14] What adrenal fatigue is and how it almost always leads to thyroid dysregulation.
[34:12] McCall’s philosophy on maintaining health after recovering from an unhealthy thyroid.
[36:38] How McCall finds balance in her own life; The principles she lives by.
[38:11] Is mindfulness and meditation an active part of McCall’s health practice?
[38:55] Finding the time to integrate balance and consistency in her busy lifestyle.
[42:18] McCall’s key performance indicators.
[44:19] Where to find McCall online.
“The Real Medicine,” McCall McPherson, TEDx LakeTravisHigh
Love Warrior: A Memoir, by Glennon Doyle
Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, by Brené Brown
More About McCall McPherson
McCall is a licensed and nationally certified Physician Assistant with prescriptive authority, who is deeply passionate about optimal thyroid management and integrative psychiatry.
Connect with my Guest:
Website: McCallMcPherson.com
Clinic’s Website: ModernMedicineGroup.com
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.
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CALL TO ACTION
I don’t know how to describe my next guest, other than to say that she’s a divorce doula. Diana Mikas is someone whom I’ve known for a very long time and have so much admiration and respect for, in regards to her journey and passion for helping women.
Diana experienced divorced after nearly 20 years of marriage, 3 kids, and what she thought was a consistent and predictable path forward. Listening to her journey, insight, and the power with which she re-claimed her life is nothing short of inspirational. Her mission now is to reach all women who are going through divorce, separation, or breakups and help them recover from trauma and reclaim the life of their dreams.
Diana has a depth of knowledge to share through her experiences as a Reiki Master, Holistic Nutritional Consultant, and Life Coach. So, whether or not you’ve experienced divorce or heartbreak, you will inevitably know someone who has — and the work and insight Diana provides is a powerful resource to share with them to help them reclaim their power.
Key Takeaways:
[1:50] An introduction to our guest for today, Diana Mikas!
[4:10] Diana takes us through her journey that led her to the work that she’s doing now.
[8:50] The brave response and action Diana took after experiencing divorce. What compelled Diana to make these choices and where did she find the bravery?
[12:54] A piece of advice Diana wishes she’d received when she was entering into divorce.
[14:15] Does Diana believe in the notion of “conscious uncoupling”?
[15:00] The anatomy of a heartbreak.
[20:14] What to do when you get “stuck” in the heartbreak or divorce process?
[22:20] The key step to moving on: achieving forgiveness.
[25:00] The conversations Diana had with her children during the divorce.
[26:16] Resources Diana recommends for people transitioning through divorce.
[28:20] How do we get over heartbreak?
[30:57] Are there fundamental shifts in mindset that can protect us from trauma in future breakups?
[32:35] Do men and women divorce differently?
[34:20] A key question to ask yourself when you’re jumping back into dating.
[35:28] What Diana would like her legacy to be.
[36:26] How Diana defines health.
[37:22] Diana’s KPIs!
[43:12] Where to find Diana online.
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts, by Gary Chapman
The New Codependency: Help and Guidance for Today's Generation, by Melody Beattie
Osho: Living Dangerously: Ordinary Enlightenment for Extraordinary Times (Masters of Wisdom), by Osho
High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way,
How the World Sees You: Discover Your Highest Value Through the Science of Fascination, by Sally Hogshead
More About Diana Mikas
After experiencing a divorce after 20 years of marriage, Diana sought a path of healing and rebuilding her life. Her journey first led her to heal her body through Reiki which helped her delve deeper into the powerful energetic effects of her thoughts and emotions. She then discovered her passion for nutrition and coaching.
As a Self-Love Expert, her mission is to empower women through the separation process, by creating inner calm, greater confidence, and control of their life. Diana serves as a Divorce Coach, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and Reiki Master.
Connect with my Guest:
Social Media: Facebook, YouTube, and .
Upcoming Workshop: Love Lessons — Healing Heartbreak Workshop
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Have you ever had this experience where you wake up and you feel like your body is out of control? Painful periods, hot flashes — your symptoms and your body feeling like they’re literally on fire? This is the story of my next guest.
Stacey Foat is a naturopathic physician from Australia and she takes us through her journey of recovering from debilitating symptoms related to hormonal imbalances. Stacey happened to be a naturopath when she started to experience these symptoms and was able to draw on her knowledge and overcome her diagnosis — reversing all of the debilitating symptoms simply through lifestyle changes and nutritional and herbal medicine.
Since then, Stacey has become incredibly passionate about talking about the upstream causes of hormonal disturbances, looking at ‘PMS’ premenstrual syndrome and breast cancer. She works hard to help hand women the power to control hormones through the decisions that they make every single day.
In this episode, Stacey shares things you can start to shift on a daily basis to gain control over those parts of your health that may or may not be signaling you to change.
Key Takeaways:
[1:53] Introduction to our guest today, Stacey Foat.
[4:23] Stacey takes us through her personal journey of how she became an advocate for women having control over their hormonal health.
[6:11] Why can’t we get more people to explore the opportunity to address the fundamental components of health that created the problem in the first place?
[7:00] Stacey’s feelings on the birth control pill.
[8:54] The notion of ‘common’ vs. ‘normal’; what women should or should not experience as they’re going through their monthly cycle.
[10:42] The alternative to the birth control pill: Stacey’s naturopathic 7-step healing system she uses to support clients in her clinic.
[15:50] Foods and drinks that perpetuate inflammation.
[16:48] Is moderation key in inflammatory foods and drinks?
[17:39] Beauty care products that raise red flags.
[19:27] The conversation we should all have about breast cancer prevention.
[23:52] The psychology work Stacey does with her clients related to hormonal imbalances.
[25:25] What is the ‘emotional freedom technique’?
[27:16] If you’re losing control of your emotional state, you need to look at what’s happening with respect to your hormones.
[29:44] What Stacey would like her legacy to be.
[30:01] How Stacey defines health.
[31:24] Stacey Foat’s KPIs!
[33:43] Where to find out more about the awesome stuff Stacey is up to.
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More About Stacey Foat
At age 27, Stacey was diagnosed as having commenced menopause, with no explanation as to why. Instead of admitting defeat, Stacey drew on her knowledge as a Naturopath and was able to overcome her diagnosis by addressing the underlying causes. Six months later she had completely reversed all the debilitating symptoms simply through lifestyle changes and nutritional and herbal medicine.
Since then, Stacey developed a burning desire to help women suffering from the same issues and has developed several programs that are meant to meld with your lifestyle; allowing you to follow along in your own time and space.
Connect with my Guest:
BalancedBabes.com.au
Facebook Page
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Part of improving your health and performance as an entrepreneur requires that you take inventory of your current state of health. To this end, we have prepared a monthly quiz related to the health and performance of entrepreneurs and go-getters.
CALL TO ACTION
The average woman is exposed to 168 chemicals each and every day through their beauty care products alone. These endocrine disruptors can wreak havoc major on your hormones, so this week, I want to challenge you to reduce your exposure by making the switch to natural beauty care products. Ditch the aluminum-based deodorants, opt for paraben-free body lotions and empower yourself with the knowledge to know what to look for on your ingredient labels. Share your commitment and your favourite products in our Entrepology Podcast Facebook group.