Save Your Thyroid with Jen

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

02/19/2026

"If it’s functioning, why cut it out?" 🦋

Matthew touches on a fear that many patients keep quiet: the reality of life after a thyroidectomy. For many, the idea of being tethered to a pill every single morning for the rest of their lives is daunting.

As Matthew points out, it isn’t just about remembering the medication—it’s about the potential for:

Difficulty stabilizing dosages over time.

Unwanted side effects like weight gain and fatigue.

The stress of traveling or forgetting a prescription.

The thyroid is a vital, hard-working organ. If your thyroid is still functioning, exploring non-surgical options like TAE or RFA isn't just about avoiding a scar—it's about protecting your long-term metabolic health and keeping your body's natural systems intact.

👉Episode Title: Can TAE Shrink a Massive Goiter? Matthew’s Results with Dr. Camacho

👉Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/19/2026

"Wait, did I see something on your neck?" 🧐

For many, the journey with thyroid nodules starts with those exact words during a routine exam. As Matthew shares in this clip, he had no idea there was a problem until his doctor spotted something in 2004.

The reality? Thyroid nodules are often "slow burners." They can grow quietly for a decade or more before they ever become visible or cause a single symptom. If you’ve just discovered a nodule and feel like it "came out of nowhere," you aren’t alone—it’s actually one of the most common stories I hear from patients.

Understanding the slow progression of these nodules is the first step in taking control of your treatment path. Don't wait for symptoms to become severe before you start exploring non-surgical options.

🤜Episode Title: Can TAE Shrink a Massive Goiter? Matthew’s Results with Dr. Camacho

🤜Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/17/2026

"I honestly didn’t know about TAE until I went in to see the doctor for RFA." 🤯

Matthew did what so many of us do—he spent hours researching Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) because it's the non-surgical option we hear about most. But when he finally sat down with a specialist, he learned that for his specific case, Thyroid Artery Embolization (TAE) would be a better choice for his situation.

This is such an important distinction! While RFA is incredible for many, TAE works by targeting the blood supply to the entire gland or specific large nodules, making it a powerful tool for massive goiters or complex cases. This clip is a reminder that while your research is vital, finding a physician who offers a full toolbox of non-surgical options is what truly changes the outcome.

👍Episode Title: Can TAE Shrink a Massive Goiter? Matthew’s Results with Dr. Camacho

👍Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/16/2026

"Surgery should always be your last option." 🙅‍♂️

In this powerful concluding moment, Matthew shares the most important lesson from his journey: You have the right to seek alternatives. While surgery is often the "default" recommendation in the U.S., highly effective non-surgical treatments like TAE (Thyroid Artery Embolization) and RFA are widely used across the globe with incredible success.

Matthew’s message is a call to action for every patient: Don't let a single opinion determine your path. Do your own research, watch the stories of others, and know that preserving your thyroid is possible. Your health journey belongs to you—not your surgeon.

👍Episode Title: Can TAE Shrink a Massive Goiter? Matthew’s Results with Dr. Camacho

👍Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/16/2026

"It’s like night and day." ✨

Many patients think of thyroid nodules as just a physical lump, but Matthew’s story reveals the deeper impact. Before his TAE procedure, he was struggling with:

👉Disrupted Sleep: Waking up gasping and snoring without realizing why.

👉Exercise Limitations: Having to take his cardio "very slowly" just to catch his breath.

👉Career Anxiety: Feeling like breathing difficulties were affecting his performance in job interviews.

It is heartbreaking to realize how much we "adapt" to a lower quality of life until the obstruction is finally gone. Now, Matthew is sleeping better, moving more, and communicating with ease. If you feel like your nodules are holding you back from living your full life, it’s time to explore your options.

👉Episode Title: Can TAE Shrink a Massive Goiter? Matthew’s Results with Dr. Camacho

👉Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/14/2026

Most people assume that if a thyroid nodule is large enough to be called a "goiter" or is growing down into the chest, surgery is the only answer. Matthew’s experience proves there is another way.

Through Thyroid Artery Embolization (TAE), Matthew was able to treat massive tissue growth through a tiny entry point in his wrist. No neck incisions, no general anesthesia, and—as he shares in this clip—virtually no pain during recovery.

By using micron-sized beads to block the blood supply to the nodules, the tissue begins to shrink naturally, relieving pressure on the trachea and preserving the thyroid gland. If you’ve been told your goiter is "too big" for anything but surgery, Matthew’s results are a powerful reason to seek a second opinion.

👍Episode Title: Can TAE Shrink a Massive Goiter? Matthew’s Results with Dr. Camacho

👍Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/13/2026

When your body "adapts" to a 90% narrowed airway... 😱

Matthew didn't realize he was "taking breaths just to talk" until he saw the images of his own anatomy. His massive thyroid goiter had grown so gradually that his body simply adapted to the constant struggle for air.

In this clip, we discuss the "silent" progression of large goiters:

😱The Invisible Trap: How Matthew’s body compensated for an 80-90% narrowing of his trachea without him even noticing.

😱The "Cruise Ship" Moment: The first time Matthew realized he couldn't climb a flight of stairs—a red flag he could no longer ignore.

😱Beyond the Neck: Why a large goiter isn't just about a visible lump, but a physical obstruction that affects breathing and even swallowing simple things like a pill.

😱The Reality of Imaging: The moment the "wait and see" approach became a "need to act now" reality.

Matthew’s story is a powerful reminder that we often don't realize how much our quality of life has diminished until we finally find a path to relief. If you’ve been told your large goiter is "just a physical nuisance," this conversation is for you.

👍Episode Title: Hidden Nodules & Non-Surgical Solutions: Matthew’s TAE Journey
👍Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/12/2026

Imagine being told your airway is 80-90% closed off, and you didn’t even realize it. 😱

In this clip, Matthew describes the moment he saw the imaging of his trachea. Like many patients with slow-growing thyroid nodules, his body had adapted to the restriction over years. What he thought was just "light stiffness" or a habit of taking extra breaths to speak was actually a severe medical situation.

This is why regular monitoring and specialized imaging are so critical. You might not "feel" the danger because your "normal" has shifted so gradually. Matthew’s experience with Dr. Juan Camacho highlights why we have to look beyond the surface and understand exactly how these nodules are impacting our internal structures.

😎Episode Title: Hidden Nodules & Non-Surgical Solutions: Matthew’s TAE Journey
😎Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/11/2026

"Surgery should always be your last option." 🚫🔪

Matthew’s biggest takeaway from his journey with thyroid nodules is a message every patient needs to hear: You have choices. In the U.S., many patients are told that surgery is the only way forward. But as Matthew discovered through his own research, non-surgical approaches like TAE (Thyroid Artery Embolization) are not only viable—they are highly effective and common in other parts of the world.

The goal of this podcast is to humanize the process and bridge the gap between patients and the doctors who perform these life-changing, thyroid-preserving procedures. Matthew’s advice? Don’t just take our word for it—do your own research, ask questions, and advocate for the treatment that best fits your life.

🤜Episode Title: Hidden Nodules & Non-Surgical Solutions: Matthew’s TAE Journey
🤜Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

02/11/2026

“Wait, did I see something on your neck?” 🧐NEW EPISODE TODAY!

For many people, the journey with thyroid nodules starts exactly like Matthew’s: a routine exam and a sudden realization that something has been growing slowly for years—sometimes even a decade—without a single symptom.

Matthew’s nodules were first spotted in 2004, but it wasn’t until 2020 that they began to truly impact his life. This clip highlights a crucial reality: thyroid nodules often fly under the radar until they become visible or symptomatic.

If you’ve recently discovered a nodule or are wondering why your doctor "suddenly" found one, this conversation is a must-watch. We dive into the slow progression of nodules and the importance of advocating for non-surgical options like TAE (Thyroid Artery Embolization) before surgery becomes the only recommendation on the table.

👉Episode Title: Hidden Nodules & Non-Surgical Solutions: Matthew’s TAE Journey
👉Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

An incredible success story that every thyroid patient needs to hear...This week, I’m joined by Matthew, who shares his ...
02/09/2026

An incredible success story that every thyroid patient needs to hear...

This week, I’m joined by Matthew, who shares his journey from a routine "neck check" in 2004 to discovering he had 80-90% tracheal narrowing due to large thyroid nodules.

Matthew’s story is a powerful testament to why I do what I do. For years, he was asymptomatic, unaware that his airway was being slowly restricted—a "new normal" his body had adapted to. When he finally sought treatment, he was faced with the common narrative: surgery is your only option.

Instead, Matthew chose a different path: Thyroid Artery Embolization (TAE) with Dr. Juan Camacho.

Inside This Episode:

👉The Silent Growth: How nodules can grow for decades without a single symptom until they reach a critical size.

👉The "Aha" Moment: What it feels like to see imaging showing your airway is almost completely closed off.

👉 The TAE Experience: A deep dive into the procedure, the recovery, and why Matthew says surgery should always be the last resort.

👉 Patient Advocacy: Why you must do your own research and look beyond the surgical solutions typically offered in the U.S.

Matthew’s quality of life has improved significantly since his procedure, and his message is clear: Don't let a doctor tell you that surgery is your only solution.

👉Episode Title: Hidden Nodules & Non-Surgical Solutions: Matthew’s TAE Journey
👉Where to Watch: Catch the full episode TOMORROW on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

NonSurgicalTreatment

02/09/2026

The myth that "Success" means a 100% reduction 📉⚖️

It’s a frequent question I hear: "Will it go away completely?" While surgery is the only way to get a 100% removal, it’s time we talk about why "partial" reduction is actually a massive victory for your health.

In this clip, we discuss:

😱The 100% Trap: Why we need to get comfortable with percentages that aren't 100, and why nonsurgical treatments focus on relief over total disappearance.

😱Massive Scale: Why a 73% reduction of a 117ml+ gland is a much bigger win than a 73% reduction of a small nodule.

😱Symptom Relief: You don't need 100% shrinkage to stop the pressure, resolve swallowing issues, or eliminate the visible bulge.

When it comes to your thyroid, progress is the goal. If you can keep your organ and lose your symptoms, that is a successful outcome!

😎Episode Title: Too Big for Thyroid RFA? How This Nonsurgical Treatment Shrinks Massive Goiters (Dr. Juan Camacho)
😎Where to Watch: Catch the full episode on YouTube or on your favorite podcast platform via saveyourthyroidwithjen.com.

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