The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast

About The Dr. Westin Childs Podcast

Do you feel like your thyroid is taking over your life? Are you suffering from symptoms like weight gain, hair loss, fatigue, brain fog, or mood swings? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, millions of other thyroid patients in the United States and around the world suffer from the same issues. And these issues persist even in the face of normal treatment with thyroid medication! The question is: what can you do about it? That’s exactly what this podcast is about. I’m Dr. Westin Childs (D.O.) a former practicing osteopathic physician and my goal is to help thyroid patients get back to feeling 100%. Well, I actually have 2 goals: #1. The first is to help 1 million thyroid patients directly or indirectly. And #2. To create the most comprehensive and helpful thyroid resource for thyroid patients on the internet. I know just how debilitating thyroid disease can be and I also know that it is possible to take control of your life. One of the biggest problems with thyroid management is that we just don’t talk about it enough. This podcast changes that. We are going to discuss all sorts of topics ranging from thyroid management, the use of less talked about thyroid medications, opinions on emerging treatments and therapies from leading experts, the use of natural therapies and how they fit into the conventional model, and so much more. If you want more information aside from the standard thyroid treatment of TSH and levothyroxine then this is the place for you. We won’t just stop at your thyroid, either. Other topics that are relevant and important to thyroid function will be discussed including things like hormone balance, menopause, testosterone replacement therapy, and weight loss therapies. If something helps you to better manage your thyroid, improve your symptoms, lose weight, or balance your hormones then it’s something I want to include. For more information on me and why I do what I do check out my website here: www.restartmed.com If you have any questions or have a topic you want me to discuss please shoot me an email on my website to submit a request in the "contact" section!

Publisher

Dr. Westin Childs

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Aug 2016

Latest episode

9 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

48 of 391 episodes have a transcript.

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   9 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   You’re Treating Hashimoto’s WRONG! (7 Nutrient Deficiencies)

   Dr. Westin Childs interviews himself, revealing seven common nutrient deficiencies that hinder effective Hashimoto's treatment and impact thyroid health.

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   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Thyroid Nail Test That Doctors Miss

   Dr. Westin Childs explains how specific nail changes reveal thyroid issues missed by standard lab tests, offering insights into T3 levels and necessary diagnostic steps.

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   7 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   I Ranked Every Thyroid Medication... (Yours is LAST)

   I ranked every thyroid medication from best to worst so you can stop guessing and start feeling better.Most patients have no idea that the most commonly prescribed thyroid pill is actually the weakest option on the market.In this video, we break down the ultimate thyroid medication tier list, covering everything from Levothyroxine and Armour Thyroid to the raw power of Liothyronine (T3).Check out this video next if you are someone who must take a T4-only medication like levothyroxine, there are still things you can do to make it work more effectively: https://youtu.be/cmyp0VpY2VIDid you find this helpful? If so, you're going to love my FREE thyroid resources. Download them here: https://www.restartmed.com/start-here/

Inside a recent episode

You’re Treating Hashimoto’s WRONG! (7 Nutrient Deficiencies)

Published 9 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] When your selenium level is low, thyroid gland inflammation increases, which causes a drop in your free T3, a rise in your reverse T3, and a rise in your thyroid antibodies. Research actually backs this up. Studies consistently show that replacing low selenium in patients with Hashimoto's drops thyroid antibody levels by up to 40%. If you think you don't have enough selenium, here's how to fix it. Supplement with selenium as selenomethionine or selenium glycinate complex at a dose of about 75 to 200 micrograms per day. For even better results, combine selenium with zinc. Selenium will provide the protection that your thyroid gland needs, while zinc helps your body create more thyroid hormone. […]

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

28,662,843

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

143 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 74 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

73

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

96

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