When high performers start accepting exhaustion as the cost of success, their bodies keep the score. In this episode, you'll learn why "normal" lab results can still leave you exhausted, and what it really takes to rebuild energy, hormones, and joy so you can win in business without running yourself into the ground.

In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Dr. Todd Cameron discuss:

• Pandemic-level declines in T3 and testosterone

• Standard American diet, insulin resistance, and hidden carbs

• The difference between "normal" and "optimal" lab ranges

• Thyroid, hormone testing, and why so many people are misdiagnosed

• Adrenal exhaustion, stress, and the non-negotiable need for real rest

Key Takeaways:

• Feeling constantly tired, foggy, and unmotivated is often a sign of low T3 and testosterone, not just "getting older" or needing better boundaries.

• The standard American diet is engineered around high carbohydrates and low fat, driving insulin resistance, weight gain, and hidden visceral fat, even in people who don't "eat that badly."

• "Normal" lab ranges are based on population averages, not on what helps humans thrive.

• Most conventional thyroid and hormone panels are incomplete, which means many people are told they're fine while reverse T3, free T3, or free testosterone are quietly sabotaging their energy.

• Chronic stress and overwork can push people into adrenal insufficiency and even adrenal exhaustion; truly recovering requires rest, boundaries, and a willingness to step back before the crash.

"What we can do as individuals is decide how we're going to respond to the stress versus having the stress drive us into a reactive mode." - Dr. Todd Cameron

About the guest, Dr. Todd Cameron:

Dr. Todd Cameron is a Naturopathic physician and co-founder of Cameron Wellness and Spa in Salt Lake City, UT. He has more than 26 years of experience providing alternative medicine to treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. Dr. Cameron holds a deep respect for conventional medicine and recognizes that while it is often necessary, it is not the only solution.

In 1997, he founded the Cameron Wellness and Spa with the goal of giving individuals a positive choice in their healthcare through natural alternatives for treatment. Dr. Cameron works closely with each patient and creates individualized treatment strategies that address their total health and well-being. He is dedicated to providing a safe, healing oasis where patients can receive the care they need.

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Connect with Dr. Todd Cameron:

Website: https://cameronwellnessandspa.com/about/dr-cameron 

Address: 3378 South 2300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84109

Phone: (801) 486-4226

Email: [email protected] 

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylknows/ 

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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