The Elle Russ Show

The Elle Russ Show

Cultivate confidence, health, and success with Elle Russ—#1 bestselling author and go-to expert for thyroid health and confidence. Inspiring guest interviews and solo episodes, actionable tips, and insights on getting healthy, wealthy, and wise. FREEBIES: Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series: https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide Free Confidence eBook & Workbook: https://www.elleruss.com/7secrets Elle's newsletter: https://www.elleruss.com/newletter

Episodes

July 1, 2025 22 mins

Is kindness always a strength—or can it secretly hold you back?

In this deep dive, Elle Russ explore the neuroscience and psychology behind kindness, from its evolutionary roots to its modern-day pitfalls.

Discover when kindness becomes a hidden weakness (people-pleasing, fawning, manipulative generosity) and when it’s a genuine superpower (helper’s high, reciprocal altruism).

Learn how to audit your kindness—are you giving from a ...

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In this episode, Elle Russ chats with Hilary DeCesare - a Silicon Valley powerhouse who impacted $250million in sales for Oracle, Hilary now guides "millionaires in the making" and "impact millionaires" to scale their wealth and create a profound synergy between financial success and meaningful impact. 

Her transformative approach helps women worldwide reset their lives, businesses, and legacies, fueling bot...

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In this episode, Elle Russ chats with Philip Blackledge - he was ordained a priest in the Scottish Episcopal church in 1999. As he was ordained, the heavens opened, there was a mighty thundering and a heavenly voice spoke out of the cloud saying “Bloody hell, we’re really scraping the bottom of the barrel these days.” 

Before ordination he was a classical music singer, appearing on a number of recordings and broadcasts, ...

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April 29, 2025 46 mins
In this episode, Elle Russ chats with Dr. Sam Graber - a health transformation expert who helps women business owners expand their health span so they can lead with purpose, clarity, and vitality—without sacrificing themselves in the process.
 
Drawing from her 30+ yea...
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In this episode, Elle Russ deconstructs cultural jealousy and how you can take lessons from it to enrich your success. In a world that claims to celebrate achievement, why do so many cultures secretly punish those who stand out? This episode pulls back the curtain on Tall Poppy Syndrome - that insidious social reflex that makes people attack anyone who rises too high.

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In this episode, Elle Russ chats with Dr. Gary E. Foresman MD to unpack the science, hype, and controversy surrounding GLP-1-based weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and peptides.

Dr. Foresman explores how these drugs actually work—from appetite suppression to metabolic effects—and who’s a good ca...

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In this empowering episode, confidence author and expert Elle Russ dives into confidence—what it truly means, how to cultivate it, and why it’s the foundation of a fulfilling life.
 
Backed by groundbreaking studies, Elle explores the compelling science behind why should want to become confident.

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April 1, 2025 53 mins
Elle Russ chats with Shelly Tygielski the author of Sit Down to Rise Up and founder of the global grassroots mutual aid organization Pandemic of Love. She is also the co-founder of Partners in Kind, a purpose in production equity funds that invests in social impact in entertainment projects.  
 
Her work as a self-care activist, community organizer, and mindfulness teacher has been featured by over 100 ...
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In this solo episode, Elle Russ explores the profound feeling of what she calls Retroactive Relief. Discover why looking back at risks you almost didn’t take—like a missed conversation, a bold move, or a leap of faith—can reveal how those decisions shaped your best moments.
 
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March 18, 2025 47 mins

Elle Russ chats with Lisa Kantor - the founding partner of Kantor & Kantor LLP. Lisa is a highly experienced appellate attorney. She handles appeals to the circuit court of appeals and has focused her practice on representing individuals whose health benefits have been denied for treatment of physical or mental illnesses. Lisa has worked on federal lawsuits and administrative appeals regarding health plans that refuse coverag...

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Elle Russ delves into the profound impact of encouragement—both for the giver and the receiver. She explores how a few uplifting words or actions can spark transformation, build confidence, and foster resilience.

Whether you're on the giving or receiving end, Elle reveals how encouragement can create a ripple effect of positivi...

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March 4, 2025 44 mins

Elle Russ chats with Sarah Plowman - who after spending her 20s bartending in Philadelphia, got married, had two boys and fully embraced stay at home mom life - sourdough starter and all. 

Six years later she found herself going through a divorce and back in the restaurant business when COVID shut the world down. 

Sarah had recently hired a life coach to figure out her post-divorce life, and the impact this had on her was pro...

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February 25, 2025 63 mins
Elle Russ chats with Glenn & Andrew Kantor, Attorneys at law.

Glenn Kantor is the founding partner of Kantor & Kantor LLP. As a young attorney, Glenn saw the injustice of wrongful insurance denials . He set out to represent individuals

seeking to obtain their rightful benefits. Glenn is committe...

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February 18, 2025 34 mins
Elle Russ is joined by Elizabeth Resnick, a 58-year old double-certified health and weight loss coach, cookbook author, and creator. She is running for 2025 MAXIM COVERGIRL contest. Vote for Elizabeth and her amazing message that you can love your body at any age!
 
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February 11, 2025 50 mins

Elle Russ is honored to have Kristine Carlson back on the show - a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwide for the global success of the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book series she co-authored with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson. In this episo...

In this episode, Elle Russ shares how to embrace your primal instincts for navigating life situations and fostering success and happiness.

 

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In this episode, Elle Russ outlines symptoms of adrenal stress, such as heart palpitations, anxiety, shakiness, insomnia, and fatigue, and explains how both high and low cortisol levels can disrupt thyroid hormone metabolism, leading to symptoms of hypothyroidism even if thyroid hormone levels appear normal - underscoring the necessity of addressing adrenal health to effectively m...

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In this episode, Elle Russ explores the benefits and uses of systemic enzymes for improving health. It covers how these enzymes help reduce inflammation, improve nutrient absorption, and support overall bodily functions. Personal experiences and success stories are shared, illustrating the significant health improvements that can be achieved with systemic enzyme therapy.

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In this episode, Elle Russ dives into a fascinating concept rooted in one of the most sophisticated intelligence agencies in the world: Mossad. The 10th Man Principle was developed to combat the dangerous effects of groupthink—where harmony overrides critical evaluation. This principle mandates that if nine people in a group agree on a decision, the 10th person must dissent, ensuring every angle is rigorously tested.

We explo...

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In this episode Elle Russ explores the hilariously bizarre story of the Great Emu War of 1932, where thousands of emus outsmarted the military in one of history’s most absurd battles. But it’s not just a funny tale—it’s a lesson in resilience, adaptability, and the dangers of overconfidence.

Tune in for some laughs, fascinating ...

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