Episode 37: Depression, Anxiety, or Your Thyroid?

Send us Fan MailThyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DOShow Notes Episode 37; Recorded: 1-25-2025Mood Disorders and Thyroid DiseaseHost: Dr. Angela Mazza, DOCo-host: Dawn Sheffield I’m Dr. Angela Mazza, D.O., a thyroid, endocrine, and metabolism specialist with a private practice in Central Florida.  My goal is to help us live more fulfilling lives by taking control of our health, to feel our best.  I do this podcast to provide life-saving education and encourage patients to see a doctor in time to prevent or minimize damage.   Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:·        Our thyroid health is closely linked to our mental health;·        Mood disorders are real illnesses--just like diabetes and cancer;·        Depression may not present itself in the way you expect or recognize;·        Our mental health struggles impact others in ways we may not realize;·        Help is available.  Everyone deserves mental health and appropriate care;·        Mood disorders are as complex and unique as every individual who has them;·        And best of all we learned that we CAN impact our thyroid health!My book, Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health, is available on Amazon.  For information on the related Webinar and online master course, see thrivethyroid.com.  Or forward your name and email to [email protected] or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  The webinar coordinates with the online master class.  NOTE: A re-launch is coming soon!  Regarding supplements mentioned in various episodes of this podcast, visit the Wellness Store: metaboliccenterforwellness.com  Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to [email protected]  Please stay in touch; send us your questions!  See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; Facebook, and Instagram.  The topic of our next episode, number 38, is still being determined. Citations, references, additional information:Fukao A, et al. J Clin Transl Endocrinol. 2019 Oct 11;19:100207.Hage MP, et al. J Thyroid Res. 2012;2012:590648.Garcia H, Miralles F.  IKIGAI The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life.  Copyright 2016 Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles.  Translation Copyright 2017 by Penguin Random House LLC.Jackson IM. Thyroid. 1998 Oct;8(10):951-6.Kim BH, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2024 May 17;109(6):1505-1516.Mazza A.  Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health.  Available now on Amazon.Peterson SJ, et al. Thyroid. 2018 Jun;28(6):707-721.Nuguru SP, et al. Cureus. 2022 Aug 20;14(8):e28201.Siegmann EM, et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2018 Jun 1;75(6):577-584.Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness.  This podcast is meant for educational purposes only.Copyright 2025 Dr. Angela Mazza DO.  Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela MazzaCheck out our YouTube channel - Dr. Angela Mazza, our website at Metabolic Center for Wellness, our FaceBook and our Instagram page.