The Elle Russ Show

The Elle Russ Show

Cultivate confidence, health, and success with Elle Russ—#1 bestselling author and world-renowned expert in thyroid health and confidence. Inspiring guest interviews and solo episodes. 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

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October 7, 2025 41 mins
In this episode, #1 bestselling author and thyroid expert Elle Russ  discusses misconceptions and nuances behind Reverse T3 issues and T3-only dosing, including the problems with sustained-release T3 and why most people don't need to go directly to a T3-only dosing strategy.

 

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Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series: https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide

Free Confidence eBook & Workbook: https://www.elleruss.com/7se...

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Elle Russ chats with Rochelle Hacias - a board-certified health and wellness coach and functional nutrition expert.  She has founded Health Coaching for You, where she helps women over 45 who feel emotionally drained, mentally stuck, and unsure how to take care of themselves in this season of life. Through her holistic, real-life approach, she supports women in quieting the mental noise, reconnecting with their bodies, and bu...

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Elle Russ chats with Holly Perkins, BS, CSCS, CISSN - an established expert and thought leader in women's health issues. For 30 years, Holly has educated and guided thousands of women through her in-person and virtual practice. She is the author of Lift to Get Lean (Rodale, 2014), and an established expert in women's health with an emphasis on physical performance, nutrition, and mindset management.

Holly's second book, Muscl...

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This episode is a thyroid deep dive — a jam-packed conversation with Dr. Gary E. Foresman, MD of MiddlePathMedicine.com. We tackle the biggest myths, mistakes, and misunderstandings in thyroid treatment today.

Here's what we cover:

  • The FDA Ban on Natural Desiccated Thyroid (NDT): What it really means for patients.

  • Medication Before Labs: Why you should never take T4/T3 or T3-only meds before a thyroid test.

  • Dosing Myths D...

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Elle Russ revisits and deconstructs a childhood argument from 1985 that perfectly captures why being right feels so good—and when that feeling can backfire.

Exploring the evolutionary roots of our need to be right, she unpacks both the highs and the hidden pitfalls of being right.

 

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Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series: https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide

Free Confidence eBook & Workbook: https://www.elleruss.com/7secrets

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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...

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