Where informed patients make confident treatment decisions.
Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem

PODCAST EPISODES

May 5, 2026

Stop Unnecessary Surgery: Dr. Ian Orozco Launches The Thyroid Institu…

Are you being told that a thyroidectomy is your only option for a growing thyroid nodule? Dr. Ian Orozco is here to change that with the launch of his new private practice, The Thyroid Institute of Utah. In this episode of Sa...

Listen to the Episode
April 21, 2026

A Surgeon's Case for Patient Advocacy and RFA | Dr. Jacques Gaudet

What does it take to bring cutting-edge, nonsurgical thyroid care to patients in smaller, underserved communities? In this episode, Jen sits down with Dr. Jacques Gaudet, a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon at Southern ENT Associates in South Louisiana, to find out.Dr. …

Listen to the Episode
April 7, 2026

How Thyroid Artery Embolization (TAE) Saved Anne’s Thyroid from a Tot…

Anne Moeller had a multinodular goiter the size of a grapefruit that had grown significantly after two pregnancies, causing a severely deviated trachea and increasing pressure on her airway. With a thyroidectomy already scheduled, she stumbled across information about non-surgical thyroid treatment…

Listen to the Episode
March 24, 2026

100 Cases! Dr. Emad Kandil Discusses nPulse Thyroid Nodule Ablation

100 Cases! Dr. Emad Kandil Discusses nPulse Thyroid Nodule Ablation Can you treat a thyroid nodule without heat or surgery? In this milestone episode of Save Your Thyroid, Jennifer Holkem welcomes back pioneer Dr. Emad Kandil...

Listen to the Episode
March 18, 2026

How to Shrink a Goiter Without Surgery: Tosin’s TAE Success Story

In this episode of Save Your Thyroid, Jennifer sits down with Tosin, a patient whose routine checkup revealed a complex multinodular goiter that had quietly grown down into his chest. Facing a highly invasive sternotomy to remove the mass and the prospect of lifelong medication, Tosin leaned into h…

Listen to the Episode
Feb. 20, 2026

Can TAE Shrink a Massive Goiter? Matthew’s Results with Dr. Camacho

Most people are told that if a thyroid goiter is "too large" or has "dived" into the chest, the only option is a total thyroidectomy—often involving a sternotomy (cracking the chest bone) to reach the tissue. In today’s episo...

Listen to the Episode
Jan. 27, 2026

Too Big for Thyroid RFA?

How This Nonsurgical Treatment Can Shrink Massive Goiters (Dr. Juan Camacho)

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 25, 2025

RFA for Thyroid Cancer? Inside Taiwan's Advanced Techniques | Dr. Cha…

The Future of Thyroid Treatment: Advanced RFA, Microcarcinoma, and Taiwan's "One-Stop Shop" Model 🇹🇼 This episode of Save Your Thyroid unveils the groundbreaking world of Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). Host Jennifer H...

Listen to the Episode
Nov. 11, 2025

Thyroid Nodules: RFA vs. Surgery (All the Details) | Dr. Wolfe

What are the real risks of thyroid surgery? A top otolaryngologist (ENT) surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Wolfe, joins me to discuss how to protect your voice and parathyroid glands—and when non-surgical Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) ...

Listen to the Episode
Oct. 28, 2025

Is Insulin Resistance Causing Your Thyroid Nodules? (A Non-Surgical F…

What's the hidden link between insulin resistance and thyroid nodules? Top endocrinologist Dr. Ahmet Ergin (@SugarMDs) joins me for an enlightening conversation about holistic thyroid health. In this powerful discussion, Dr. ...

Listen to the Episode
Oct. 27, 2025

BEYOND SURGERY: The PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE of treating thyroid nod…

In this episode of Save Your Thyroid, Jennifer Holkem discusses the latest advancements in thyroid care, focusing on thyroid nodules and the innovative non-surgical treatment known as radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Joined by ...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 23, 2025

What is nPULSE Ablation REALLY Like? Natalie's Honest Experience

In this episode of Save Your Thyroid, host Jennifer Holkem interviews Natalie Suarez, who shares her personal journey with thyroid nodules and her experience with nanosecond pulse field ablation (nsPFA). The conversation cove...

Listen to the Episode
Sept. 9, 2025

A Surgeon's "Wake-Up Call": Dr. Merry Sebelik on the RFA Paradigm Shi…

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Merry Sebelik, a pioneer in the field of thyroid care, discusses the transformative impact of Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) on thyroid treatment. She shares her journey as a surgeon and...

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 26, 2025

Thyroid Care WITHOUT Surgery: RFA and the Future of Thyroid Cancer Tr…

In this episode, Dr. James Suliburk and Dr. Ray Grogan discuss the advancements in thyroid care, particularly focusing on radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treating thyroid nodules and papillary thyroid cancer. They explore the evolution of RFA in the US, the safety concerns surrounding the procedu…

Listen to the Episode
Aug. 12, 2025

The Thyroid Nodule Treatment Doctors Aren't Telling You About | Murfr…

In this episode, Dr. Britni Caplin, an expert ENT surgeon, discusses Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), a minimally invasive procedure to shrink thyroid nodules and avoid surgery. Based in Murfreesboro, TN, Dr. Caplin discusses her expertise in thyroid care, focusing on the innovative non-surgical opt…

Listen to the Episode
July 29, 2025

Astra's Story: How nsPFA Shrinks Thyroid Nodules Without Surgery!

In this conversation, Astra Mathis shares her personal journey with thyroid nodules and her experience with nanosecond pulsed field ablation (nsPFA). The discussion covers the symptoms, diagnosis, and the decision-making process for choosing non-surgical options over traditional thyroidectomy. Astr…

Listen to the Episode
July 15, 2025

Cutting-Edge Thyroid Treatments: A Surgeon’s Perspective on RFA and n…

In this conversation, Dr. Richard Harding discusses the advancements in thyroid nodule treatment, focusing on two primary techniques: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) and Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (NSPFA). He explains the mechanisms, benefits, and patient experiences associated with each method…

Listen to the Episode
July 1, 2025

A Raw Conversation About Trust, Fear, and Thyroid Choices: with Dr. J…

In this episode, we have a reversal of roles. Host, Jennifer Holkem shares her journey as a thyroid patient, emphasizing the importance of patient advocacy and education. Interviewed by guest host, Dr. John Russell, they disc...

Listen to the Episode
June 17, 2025

Toxic Thyroid Nodules: RFA vs. RAI

What Patients Need to Know with Dr. Ian OrozcoToxic Thyroid Nodules: RFA vs. RAI—What’s the Difference?In this episode, endocrinologist Dr. Ian Orozco joins Jennifer Holkem to break down the two main non-surgical treatment options for toxic thyroid nodules: radioactive iodine (RAI) and radi…

Listen to the Episode
June 3, 2025

Is Your Thyroid Ultrasound Telling the Whole Story? With Dr. Alireza …

Today, we’re talking about how new 3D ultrasound technology is giving doctors a clearer, more accurate view of the thyroid and helping patients get better answers faster.Joining me is Dr. Alireza Falahati — a Mayo Clinic–trained, board-certified endocrinologist with a specialized focus on the d…

Listen to the Episode
May 20, 2025

A New Era in Thyroid Nodule Treatment: Understanding nsPFA with Dr. R…

In this episode, Dr. Ralph P. Tufano discusses the innovative non-thermal treatment for thyroid nodules known as Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA). This technique offers a safe and effective alternative to traditional thermal ablation methods, focusing on preserving healthy thyroid tissue wh…

Listen to the Episode
May 6, 2025

Toxic Nodule Triumphs: Thyroid RFA Success Stories with Dr. Jules Alj…

In this episode of Save Your Thyroid with Jennifer Holkem, Jen is joined by Dr. Jules Aljammal to discuss the impact of thyroid nodules and the innovative non-surgical treatment option of radiofrequency ablation (RFA). They explore the nature of toxic thyroid nodules, the symptoms they cause, and t…

Listen to the Episode
April 22, 2025

Ethanol Ablation vs. Radiofrequency Ablation: Dr. Shuchie Jaggi (NY)

Today's guest is Dr. Shuchie Jaggi, a leading endocrinologist, co-director of the interdisciplinary thyroid program at Lenox Hill Hospital (NY), and a specialist in advanced thyroid imaging and minimally invasive treatments.Here’s what we’ll be covering today:✅ The role of neck imaging in diagn…

Listen to the Episode