Connecting Mental Health to HPA Axis Function

Izabella Wentz, PharmD is an author and pharmacist who previously spoke on the Functional Forum and specializes in helping patients overcome thyroid dysfunction. In this episode, she joins James to talk about her personal journey with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis after years of debilitating symptoms.

Her most recent book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, was released on April 18, 2023. The book focuses on resetting the body’s stress response through targeted safety signals, and it features a four-week program that has already helped over 3,500 people. 

Dr. Wentz is also an advocate for spreading awareness about how thyroid dysfunction can produce psychiatric symptoms, which is often overlooked by conventional health care providers. Check out the full episode to learn more about:

• The stigma around the term “adrenal fatigue”   
• Dr. Wentz’ experience addressing adverse drug events and drug-induced nutrient depletion
• The mental health and adrenal connection
• Options for supporting patients with thyroid dysfunction
• How to help your patients achieve lifestyle changes
• And much, much more!