Save Your Thyroid with Jen

Save Your Thyroid with Jen Podcaster, Founder of Save Your Thyroid https://linktr.ee/itsme_jenagain

10/08/2025

Tired of bouncing from doctor to doctor to manage your thyroid nodules?

The frustration with disjointed care is real, and you are not alone. In this clip from the latest episode, Dr. John Interlandi gives his most important piece of advice for patients: find a specialist who provides continuity of care, even if it requires travel. It’s all about having a chronic disease management plan, preferably under one roof.

Key takeaways from this clip:
Advocating for treatments like RFA often means you have to be willing to "swim against the current."
The #1 thing to look for: A physician who does their own ultrasounds in-office.
Why avoiding disjointed care is crucial for your long-term health management.

🔥 Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🔥 Episode: The RFA Breakthrough: Your Guide to a Non-Surgical Option with Dr. John Interlandi
🔥 Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/07/2025

For decades, surgery was the primary answer for large thyroid nodules. Not anymore.

The future of thyroid care is here. In this powerful new episode, I talk with Dr. John Interlandi about the evolution of treating thyroid nodules and why minimally invasive options like RFA are revolutionizing patient outcomes.

Tune in to hear:
🔥 A clear explanation of what RFA is and how it "burns" nodules.
🔥 Why relieving cosmetic and compressive symptoms is life-changing for patients.
🔥 The past, present, and exciting future of nodule treatment.

Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
Episode: The RFA Breakthrough: Your Guide to a Non-Surgical Option with Dr. John Interlandi
Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

Historically, patients with large thyroid nodules had one option: Surgery. Now, imagine shrinking a thyroid nodule witho...
10/06/2025

Historically, patients with large thyroid nodules had one option: Surgery. Now, imagine shrinking a thyroid nodule without a single incision. Imagine resolving compressive symptoms while preserving your natural thyroid function.

That's the reality of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), a non-surgical procedure that has the potential to save your thyroid. So why haven't more patients been offered this option?

To get the real answers, I sat down with expert Dr. John Interlandi to uncover the history of thyroid nodule treatment and how, after 100 years of surgery, we are finally seeing nonsurgical alternatives. This episode is resource every patient needs to have an informed conversation with their doctor.

In this must-listen episode, we cover:
🔹 The history: How the Mayo brothers established thyroid surgery after the advent of general anesthesia.
🔹 New developments: How RFA entered the scene about 2 decades ago, but only came to the US in 2018.
🔹 The Science: How RFA safely targets and reduces nodules AND symptoms.
🔹 Candidacy: Who benefits most from treatment (the answer may surprise you!).
🔹 The Patient Experience: A step-by-step walk-through of the procedure and recovery.
🔹 The Fine Print: A frank discussion on insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs.

Stop wondering and start learning. This is the conversation that can empower you to advocate for the best possible care.

Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
Episode: BEYOND SURGERY: The PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE of treating thyroid nodules
Listen TOMORROW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/05/2025

Radiologist, Endocrinologist, Surgeon... tired of the specialist shuffle?

The old way of treating thyroid nodules often meant bouncing between different doctors in different departments. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is disrupting that entire process. In this clip, Dr. John Interlandi explains how this "disruptive technology" is forcing a much-needed change to the patient's journey.

In this clip, you'll learn:
🔥 How RFA challenges a standard of care that has been in place for 100 years.
🔥 Why this new approach encourages a more integrated, "all-in-one" physician to manage your care.
🔥 How RFA is turning the old, fragmented healthcare flow "on its head" for the better.

Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
Episode: The RFA Breakthrough: Your Guide to a Non-Surgical Option with Dr. John Interlandi
Listen NOW on YouTube or through your favorite podcast platform at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/04/2025

Navigating your thyroid health can feel like you've been left in uncharted territory. The usual doctor-to-specialist path often leads to one main option: surgery. But what if you want to explore more?

Stepping outside that paradigm to find non-surgical options can be overwhelming and intimidating. Where do you even start?

I've heard from so many of you who feel lost on this journey, which is why I'm so excited to announce that I'm now offering one-on-one patient consultations! 🎉

Think of me as your guide. I can help you:
Understand your diagnosis.
Learn about different non-surgical procedures.
Find expert doctors in your area.

Please note: This is a patient navigation service to help guide you on your journey—it is not medical advice, and I cannot interpret your test results.

You don't have to do this alone. For more information and to book a consultation, visit my website.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience
🔗 Learn more at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/03/2025

How fast can you recover from a thyroid nodule treatment? A month? A week? My guest Natalie Suarez was back to her regular exercise routine in just FOUR DAYS. 🤯

She had her nsPFA procedure on a Friday, and by Tuesday, she was eating and exercising normally. Even more remarkably, her chronic coughing and swallowing issues had already started to improve.

In our interview, she wondered if the immediate relief was just psychological, but I hear this from so many patients! For large nodules causing compressive symptoms, it doesn't take much shrinkage to feel a HUGE difference. The relief is real, and it is fast.

And the proof is in the scan: at her six-week follow-up, Natalie's nodule had already shrunk by an incredible 50%!

This is what we mean when we talk about improving quality of life. It's not just about treating a nodule; it's about getting your life back, quickly.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience
🔗 Listen now on YouTube or at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

10/01/2025

This is why I do what I do. ❤️

I had to hold back tears when my guest, Natalie Suarez, shared this at the end of our interview. Her words, "If I had just agreed with the surgeon, I would be without half of my thyroid right now," are a powerful reminder of what's at stake for so many patients.

When she said the information I've shared is "invaluable" and "not readily available anyplace else," it reaffirmed every late night and every ounce of effort I've poured into this advocacy work.

To hear a patient say, "I don't think I would have gotten to this place if I hadn't found you," means the absolute world. To Natalie, and to every single person who has trusted me with their story, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

If you are feeling lost or alone with your diagnosis, please know this community is here for you. We are all in this together.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem 🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience 🔗 Listen now on YouTube or at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

09/30/2025

Let's talk about making one of the most important decisions of your life - Deciding to remove your thyroid. Are you doing it based on knowledge or fear? 💡

So many thyroid patients are scared and feel rushed, often being told surgery is the only way. I believe you deserve better. You deserve to be empowered with information so you can make the choice that is right for YOU.

That's why I created the Save Your Thyroid community. It's a place to learn, connect, and get informed.

🌐 Our Website: saveyourthyroid.org

👥 Our Facebook Group: Save Your Thyroid Non-Surgical Nodule Procedures

These resources, along with the hundreds of videos on my YouTube channel, are designed to give you the knowledge you need.

Because you deserve to know that you chose your treatment path—even if that path is surgery—because it was the RIGHT choice, not because it was the ONLY choice you were offered.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience
🔗 Listen now on YouTube or at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

09/30/2025

Heat vs. No Heat 🔥❄️ When it comes to non-surgical thyroid treatments, this is a game-changing question. How do you choose between a tried-and-true procedure and a brand-new technology?

In this clip from our latest episode, my guest Natalie Suarez walks us through her exact decision-making process. She was faced with two incredible non-surgical options from Dr. Tufano:

RFA: The well-studied, proven thermal (heat-based) ablation.

nsPFA (nPULSE): The brand-new, non-thermal ablation using electrical pulses.

For Natalie, the choice came down to one thing: comfort with the technology. She loved that nsPFA's effect is precisely contained within the nodule, without heat radiating outward and potentially affecting the delicate nerves and healthy tissue around the thyroid.

As I explain in the clip, this is a HUGE deal for nodules located in tricky spots! Avoiding heat near the nerves that control your voice and swallowing can make all the difference. Listen to our full conversation to hear a fantastic breakdown of the pros and cons of these amazing technologies.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience
🔗 Listen now on YouTube or at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

09/29/2025

This is why I do what I do. ❤️

I had to hold back tears when my guest, Natalie Suarez, shared this at the end of our interview. Her words, "If I had just agreed with the surgeon, I would be without half of my thyroid right now," are a powerful reminder of what's at stake for so many patients.

When she said the information I've shared is "invaluable" and "not readily available anyplace else," it reaffirmed every late night and every ounce of effort I've poured into this advocacy work.

To hear a patient say, "I don't think I would have gotten to this place if I hadn't found you," means the absolute world. To Natalie, and to every single person who has trusted me with their story, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

If you are feeling lost or alone with your diagnosis, please know this community is here for you. We are all in this together.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience
🔗 Listen now on YouTube or at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

09/28/2025

If you're considering a non-surgical thyroid treatment, what should you ask your doctor? My guest Natalie Suarez has some powerful, patient-to-patient advice. ✍️

Before you "pull the trigger" on any procedure, she urges every patient to become an educated consumer. Here are her key takeaways on how to advocate for yourself:

🔎 Do your research and don't hesitate to speak to several different providers.

❓ Go with your questions ready! Don't be afraid to ask the tough ones: How many of these procedures have you done? What are your patient outcomes? Where are those patients now compared to when they started?

💪 Be your own best advocate.

Why is this so crucial? As Natalie says in this clip, "If I had just agreed with the head and neck surgeon, I would be without half of my thyroid right now."

That one sentence says it all. Your health, your thyroid, your choice. Make it an informed one.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience
🔗 Listen now on YouTube or at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

09/27/2025

For years, I had a coughing fit after almost every meal. I blamed it on allergies, reflux... anything but my thyroid. Sound familiar? 🤔

That constant need to clear your throat, the feeling of pressure when you swallow—these vague symptoms are so easy to dismiss. But what if it’s your body trying to tell you something important?

In this clip from my latest episode, my guest Natalie Suarez and I share our own stories of dealing with these confusing symptoms. It's a conversation every thyroid patient needs to hear, because so many people suffer for years without realizing these could be signs of a large thyroid nodule.

It's not "just a cough." ‼️ Listen to our full conversation to connect the dots and hear Natalie’s incredible story of how she finally treated her nodule without surgery.

🎙️ Podcast: Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem
🎧 Episode: What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience
🔗 Listen now on YouTube or at saveyourthyroidwithjen.com!

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