EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 42 MIN
Episode #80: Stop Guessing, Start Testing: Sophie Shepherd on Minerals, Iodine & the Stuff Nobody Told You
from The Positively Altered Podcast · host Dr. Cindy Howard
Episode 80: Stop Guessing, Start Testing: Sophie Shepherd on Minerals, Iodine & the Stuff Nobody Told You She's back, and she brought receipts. Mineral expert Sophie Shepherd rejoins Dr. Cindy to bust the myths you've been sold—from calcium overload to iodine fear—and explain why randomly grabbing supplements off the shelf might be doing more harm than good. Plus: How to actually test what your body needs, and why we're all basically swimming in toxic soup. Don't wing your minerals. In this episode, we cover: (4:00) Sophie’s three favorite minerals and why they are important. (14:00) Test, don’t guess! (16:00) Can it be harmful to our bodies if we take too much of one mineral? (19:00) Connecting with the right medical professional to find the right minerals for you. (20:00) Finding out if you are iodine deficient. (23:00) Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Iodine or no Iodine? (27:00) How Dr. Cindy values the question: Are you feeling good? (35:00) Rapid-fire questions Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks Dr. Cindy’s Merch Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/ About Sophie Shepherd: Sophie Shepherd is the founder of SHE Talks Health & the creator of the SHE Talks Health Podcast. Sophie is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and NLP Certified Life Coach who helps women regain their thyroid health & confidence by pairing functional diagnostic Practices with mental & emotional healing tools. Using a combination of root cause functional lab testing, subconscious mindset work, and diet and lifestyle science, Sophie and her team, partner with you to create a holistic approach to bringing your body and mind back into balance. Her mission is to revolutionize how women claim their health and slay old stories of being in sick bodies. Follow Sophie: Instagram Website Morning Mineral Mocktail HTMA Package Complimentary Consult Call Application to Work With me/Free Health Discovery Call Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one! For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right. For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile. Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast
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