Episode #213: Thyroid Dosing Misconceptions: T4, T3, NDT & How Often You Really Need to Dose
The Elle Russ Show
Elle Russ chats about some of the biggest misconceptions around thyroid hormone dosing. From T4-only and T4/T3 combinations to NDT, direct T3, slow-release T3, dose splitting, timing, and sublingual dosing, Elle breaks down why there is no one-size-fits-all protocol—and why people often mistakenly apply T3-only dosing rules to completely different thyroid hormone protocols. She also shares her own experience having used T3-only, T4/T3 combinations, and navigating reverse T3 issues over the years. If you've ever wondered whether you need to dose multiple times a day, whether your thyroid...
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Episode #212: Why You're Still Hypothyroid on Thyroid Medication
The Elle Russ Show
Elle Russ talks about why so many people continue to struggle with hypothyroid symptoms despite taking thyroid medication. She explains why "normal" lab results can be misleading to you or your doctor, the importance of the right hormone combination, dosage, and timing, and the common mistakes doctors make when treating hypothyroidism. Learn what true thyroid optimization looks like - and why being medicated isn't the same as feeling amazing. To register for Elle's THYROID LAB LIVE (registration ends July 31st) For Elle's FREE thyroid video series with FREE thyroid guide
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Episode #211: Rob Mack Guest - Attachment, Aloneness & Modern Love & Dating
The Elle Russ Show
chats with Rob Mack about the modern state of dating, relationships, loneliness, happiness, and human connection in an increasingly disconnected world. Together, they explore everything from dating app fatigue, commitment paralysis, and “strategic singledom” to the rise of polyamory, self-awareness culture, trauma patterns, friendship, and the misunderstood meaning of “alpha” traits in men and women. Drawing from both positive psychology research and personal experience, Elle and Rob unpack the emotional realities behind modern relationships with humor, insight, honesty, and...
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Episode #210: They Told Her She Was Dying - Karen’s T3-Only Thyroid Comeback
The Elle Russ Show
On today's episode, Elle Russ speaks with Karen about her harrowing thyroid journey. Her story is one of the most extreme and inspiring thyroid recoveries. After years of debilitating hypothyroid symptoms, failed T4-only treatment, crushing fatigue, hair loss, depression, migraines, and being repeatedly dismissed by doctors, Karen’s health deteriorated so severely that she was told she could die if things didn’t change quickly. Desperate for answers, Karen took her health into her own hands and discovered something most doctors never discuss: some thyroid patients simply do not do...
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Episode #209: Filters, Silence, and the Truth About Real Confidence
The Elle Russ Show
In this episode, Elle Russ breaks down how confidence got turned into a weird public performance where being loud, unfiltered, and constantly visible is treated like proof of self-worth. Elle talks about: Why confidence isn’t the same as boldness, oversharing, or visibility The difference between performance confidence and real, internal confidence Why silence can be powerful (and not a sign of weakness) How to actually choose your battles instead of reacting to everything The truth about filters, aesthetics, and why presentation doesn’t equal insecurity Why confidence is built...
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Episode #208: It May Not Be Your Thyroid (Yet)
The Elle Russ Show
If you’ve been dealing with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog - and you’re convinced that your thyroid is the problem…you might be starting in the wrong place. In this episode, I break down why the thyroid is sometimes not the first domino to fall, and why jumping straight to thyroid medication can sometimes backfire. We’re talking about the real upstream drivers: high HbA1c and insulin resistance mismanaged HRT (especially in perimenopause/menopause) low iron and poor thyroid conversion Because if those are off, your thyroid is trying to function in chaos, and no amount of...
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Episode #207: Michelle's Hypothyroid Success Story
The Elle Russ Show
Elle Russ sits down with her private client, Michelle, to unpack her transformation from hypothyroidism hell to vibrant, fully restored health in just four months inside the Thyroid Rx program. At 31 and raising two young boys, Michelle had gone over two years without a menstrual cycle. While her OB-GYN pushed for hormone-induced intervention, Elle addressed the root cause—her thyroid. The result? Her cycle returned naturally the moment her thyroid was optimized, and all of her other hypothyroid symptoms disappeared. No band-aids. Just real solutions. Learn about Elle's Thyroid Care Rx...
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Episode #206: Christine Blosdale - Step Into Your Authority
The Elle Russ Show
Christine Blosdale is a podcast and multimedia coach, international three-time Amazon #1 bestselling author, media personality, and engaging speaker. She has 25 years of experience in the entertainment world as a broadcast journalist, interviewer, and award-winning radio personality. She has raised over $19 million for KPFK, the nonprofit radio station in Los Angeles. She hosts The Expert Authority Coach Podcast and The Micro Podcast on Podcasting. Her workshops, podcast academy, and coaching programs are helping her clients around the world promote their products and services...
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Episode #205: Sleep Divorce - How Sleeping Apart Can Be Better for Your Relationship
The Elle Russ Show
We’ve been culturally trained to believe sharing a bed equals closeness - but what if sleeping separately actually improves connection, intimacy, and overall happiness? In this episode, I share why I’ve had a sleep divorce from the very beginning of my relationship, how it’s strengthened our marriage (not harmed it), and why protecting sleep might be one of the most loving decisions a couple can make. We’ll talk about the myths, the benefits, the social stigma, and why a well-rested partner is simply a better partner. If you’ve ever wondered whether separate sleep means something is...
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Episode #204: The Alex Honnold Conundrum
The Elle Russ Show
In this episode, we unpack The Alex Honnold Conundrum - why someone can be objectively extraordinary and still deeply unsettling on a human level. This isn’t a takedown, a diagnosis, or internet armchair psychology. It’s a nuanced look at greatness, emotional minimalism, confidence, and the difference between admiration and compatibility. Using Alex Honnold as a case study, we explore what people found uncomfortable about his relationship, why that discomfort matters, and the bigger question it forces all of us to ask: what do you actually need from another human — and what cost are you...
info_outlineElle Russ delves into the profound impact of encouragement—both for the giver and the receiver. She explores how a few uplifting words or actions can spark transformation, build confidence, and foster resilience.
Whether you're on the giving or receiving end, Elle reveals how encouragement can create a ripple effect of positivity, empowering individuals to overcome challenges and unlock their full potential.
Tune in to discover how you can harness this simple yet powerful tool to uplift yourself and others.
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