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Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Show Notes Episode 36; Recorded: 1-3-2025
Life Without a Thyroid Gland
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-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 for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. By
providing information in an easy-to-understand format, we hope to help patients better understand the ways in which their
bodies work, and to help them thrive. 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. That’s deeply fulfilling. I enjoy helping folks understand how all aspects of their lives are tied to
both thyroid and overall health. That’s why I went into endocrinology. It’s a medical art that combines science with the
study of our lives—and all that they encompass. Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:

• Thyroidectomy, discussed in detail;
• Partial thyroidectomy (a hemithyroidectomy);
• The RFA--Radio Frequency Ablation--option;
• Possible risks, and benefits, of surgery vs. RFA;
• Post-surgery and post-RFA recovery discussed;
• When a thyroid gland may need to be removed;
• Living without a thyroid--the special challenges;
• Number of thyroid glands removed in the U.S. every year;

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 thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com The webinar coordinates with the online master class. The master class has modules that cover topics like diagnosis of thyroid issues, personalized
treatment, gut healing, and much more--plus some bonuses. 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 thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com We may disclose your general location on air (the city or town, for example), but we will NOT read your name NOR your address on the show. We reserve the right to edit your input as necessary. Please stay in touch; send us your questions!
See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com; our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; Facebook, Instagram,
and TikTok. The topic of our next episode, number 37, is still being determined.
Citations, references, additional information:
*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.
*Thyroidectomy. August 2008. American Thyroid Association. thyroid.org.
*https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/7016-thyroidectomy
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

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Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Show Notes Episode 35; Recorded: 11-8-2024
Cellular Longevity: Part 2 of Longevity Series
Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO
Co-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 for this podcast is to define and demystify the thyroid gland, and thyroid-related medical conditions. Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order:
· Genetics vs. epigenetics
· The “Hallmarks of Aging”
· Misconceptions about aging
· The Japanese concept of Ikigai
· Supplements that can support healthy aging
· Social isolation can become just as deadly as cancer
· Healthspan: a healthy, productive life--not just a long life
· At any age, work toward having a long, healthy life--anywhere in the world. 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 thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com or to our website: metaboliccenterforwellness.com Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook and Instagram. The topic of our next episode, number 36, is living life without a thyroid gland.

Citations, references, additional information:
Buettner D., Skemp S. Blue Zones: Lessons From the World’s Longest Lived. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Jul 7;10(5):318-321.
Kaeberlein M. How healthy is the healthspan concept? Geroscience. 2018 Aug;40(4):361-364. doi: 10.1007/s11357-018-0036-9. Epub 2018 Aug 6.
Mazza, A. Longevity & Cellular Aging: An Integrative Approach to Healthy Aging. Pure Encapsulations Webinar; Sep 18, 2024.
Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. Available now on Amazon.
National Geographic. November 2005.
Rowe J., Kahn R. 1987; Science.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. Dai H, Sinclair DA, Ellis JL, Steegborn C. Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Aug;188:140-154Zhou DD, et al. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2021 Jul 11;2021:9932218.
Zhang L, et al. J Clin Invest. 2022 Aug 1;132(15):e158450.
Ke R, et al. Cell Biol Int. 2018 Apr;42(4):384-392. doi: 10.1002/cbin.10915. Epub 2018.
Szewczuk M, et al. Mol Biol Rep. 2020 Nov;47(11):9075-9086.
Steinberg GR, Hardie DG. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2023 Apr;24(4):255-272.
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Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO Show Notes Episode 34; Recorded: 10-18-2024; Blue Zones & Healthspan: Longevity Part 1; Host: Dr. Angela Mazza, DO; Co-host: Dawn Sheffield

Here’s some of what we covered today, not necessarily in this order: Blue Zones, Lifespan, and Healthspan; Benefits of the Mediterranean meal plan; Social isolation and chronic stress can be deadly; The importance of sleep, exercise, and having a purpose; 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.

Send your comments, show ideas, and questions to thyroidtalk.mazza@gmail.com. See the website at metaboliccenterforwellness.com, our YouTube channel at: Dr. Angela Mazza; as well as Facebook and Instagram. The topic of our next episode, number 35, is cellular longevity--Part 2 of this longevity series.

Citations, references, additional information:

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Boyajian, JL, et al. Nutrients. 2021 Dec. 18; 13(120:4550.
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Mazza A. Longevity & Cellular Aging: An Integrative Approach to Healthy Aging. Pure Encapsulations Webinar; September 18, 2024.
Mazza A. Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Optimal Thyroid Health. Available now on Amazon.
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Don’t forget to ask your healthcare provider about any specific questions regarding your wellness. This podcast is meant for educational purposes only. Copyright 2024 Dr. Angela Mazza DO. Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza, DO. All rights reserved.

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