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In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Justin Marchegiani to explain why thyroid health is really a whole body conversation, not just a gland problem. You'll learn how thyroid hormone impacts energy, body temperature, mood, digestion, and stress resilience. They also unpack why so many thyroid cases have an autoimmune layer and what that means for your next steps.   You'll hear why Dr. Justin says thyroid issues often show up alongside gut and liver dysfunction, and why focusing only on medication can miss the real roadblocks. He breaks down how T4 becomes active T3 and how stress, inflammation, and nutrient gaps can slow that conversion down. You'll leave with a clearer way to think about what to support first so your metabolism can respond.   You'll learn the link between insulin resistance and sluggish thyroid output, plus how blood sugar data can help you personalize your nutrition instead of guessing. They share simple markers to pay attention to after meals and why consistency matters more than perfection. You'll also hear why stress can spike glucose fast and how a short walk can be one of the quickest ways to bring things back down.   In This Episode:  00:00 Sleep Deprivation, Cortisol & Blood Sugar Spikes 02:17 Meet Dr. Justin & Introducing 'The Thyroid Reboot' 02:56 Why the Thyroid Matters: Metabolism, Gut, Immunity & Autoimmunity 04:13 Hyperthyroid vs Hypothyroid: TSH, T4/T3 Basics & Graves vs Hashimoto's 08:25 Hypothyroid Symptom Checklist + Basal Temperature Clues 11:15 Thyroid Hormone Activation: TRH→TSH→T4→T3, Liver Conversion & Key Nutrients 16:39 Gut Microbiome, Estrogen Detox & Why Thyroid Is a Whole-Body Issue 19:18 Hair Growth Cycle Explained + Why Follicles Get "Stuck" 20:41 Root Causes of Hypothyroidism: Insulin Resistance, Stress, Diet Gaps 22:08 Toxins & Microplastics: How Endocrine Disruptors Impact Thyroid Hormones 22:43 Reading Thyroid Labs: Ideal TSH/T4/T3 Ranges & What They Mean 24:39 Treatment Strategy: Foundations First, Then Thyroid Support (If Needed) 26:53 DIY Thyroid Foundations: Diet, Blood Sugar Testing, Movement & Sleep 33:57 Wrap-Up: Book Plug, Where to Get Help, and Final Takeaways   If you want practical, natural strategies to balance your hormones, heal your gut, boost your energy, and slow aging, don't miss The Dr. Josh Axe Show. 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A practice won't truly thrive until its team members are aligned and attached to your company's purpose. Tiff and Kristy go into what it takes to gain collective buy-in from those who keep your practice humming, including being reminded of fundamental desires, embracing vulnerability, understanding motivators, and a ton more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: The Dental A Team (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. I'm so excited for you to be here today. You know, I'm   always excited. I love podcasting. I have loved doing this over the course of all of the years that Kiera and I have been putting these out. They are so much fun. It is so cool to reach you guys and it is amazing to get the time in with our consultants. And I'm bringing her live to you, well not live, I guess. It's live for me. It's recorded for you. But I'm bringing her all this month for you because...   We just busted them out in one day, if I'm honest with you, Kristy. Thank you for being here. Thank you for blocking your afternoon for podcasting with me. And I'm excited for this topic. How are you and how excited are you for this topic?   The Dental A Team (00:41) Excited and I'm doing well. It's not 49 degrees in the morning. It's actually 71 here Oh 72 now, so know that's a little chilly to us, but I'm excited the sun's shining and We get our time together. So I'm excited   The Dental A Team (00:49) ⁓   That's fair. I love walks and I was doing morning walks until like mid December and I was like, I can't, I don't know if it's because I'm an Arizona girl or if it's because I have, you know, thyroid stuff and Hashimoto's, but that chill, as soon as it hits my body, I'm done for. You don't want to be around me. You don't want to know me. And so I have not been going outside in the morning nor later in the evening because that Arizona desert does something   different when that sun goes down. So very happy to hear 71. Those are my, I really, think my sweet spot is like 73 to 76. That's my ideal. So if we can find a place that's always 73 to 76, I say we jet. That's where we're going. We just stay there.   So I love this topic today because, I mean, I love every topic we go through, because you tend to really spin it for me and make everything fun. ⁓ But I love the emotional side of life and the buy-in side, and today really talking about how to get teams bought into your big why. And I like that because I love purpose. I like everyone to have a purpose. And I think when a practice owner   knows what they're after, they have their purpose, it allows the team to then see their purpose within that that why within the owner's purpose. And we actually talked about this a little bit. Now that I say that, it's like I've repeated that we talked about this at the Mastermind in September. And it was actually fun. Anyone who was there will hopefully remember maybe recap will remind you. But Kira was talking we were talking about   writing their why's like what are they doing? What's their purpose? And Kiera spoke about hers and it was really really emotional because Kiera and I get emotional   it was fun to see for her how her   purpose and her why came to life when she spoke about it because I think it morphed a little bit as she was saying it but then it was really fun because she was able to see how my purpose   is fulfilled within her purpose in that I think for owners, it's scary to think that your team has a drive or a why or a want, and it can feel like everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. And if they have their own thing, they're gonna leave. And some of them will, that will happen. I've seen, I had a practice.   The Dental A Team (03:34) Hmm.   The Dental A Team (03:39) She was there in September. She'll remember, she'll know exactly what I'm talking about. I had a practice, I went, we did a stellar meeting. ⁓ it was so much fun. So much fun. She has the best practice, she has the best why. She's just an incredible human. Two days later, ⁓ she had a team member quit because she wanted to open up her own business and she wanted to do hair. And the inspiration from talking about why's and talking about what are we doing with our lives.   prompted her to quit and start a hair salon. She just, I was like, I am sorry and not sorry at the same time. So it can happen. And I think that's the fear for a lot of people. But watching Kira open up and then watching Kira get so emotional over how my why and my purpose is fulfilled within what I do, within my position.   The Dental A Team (04:15) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (04:33) it was like something morphed and changed for her and we all got to see it as like this butterfly effect. But I say that because I can't, I can have my own purpose and my own why, we all do. But when you can see how it aligns with the company that you're working with and how you can serve your purpose and your why within the job that you're in, that's really cool. And I think Kristy, for me at least,   personally as a team member, that helps keep me tethered to the job. Because if I don't know what the why is, where we're going, what are we growing for, why are we tracking these numbers, like what's the big deal, and I just wanna help people, I'm gonna move on until I find my place. And the find your place is being in alignment and being attached to the purpose that your company is serving and driving.   And that was a really long-winded way of introducing the topic. But I thought as soon as I said those things, I was like, oh my gosh, the September event. And so I hope all the doctors listening who were at the September event remember, because it was a really magical time for Dental A Team. And for those of you coming to future events, just buckle up, because there's always something really cool attached. But Kristy, passing the mic over to you, what are your thoughts? And really gaining team member buy-in, what do you?   What did I prompt for you in all of those words I just spewed?   The Dental A Team (06:02) Yeah. Yeah, and   all those words.   Tiff,   I know we were talking numbers earlier, so hopefully they were listening to that too, but the numbers are our gauge, but the buy-in has to be emotional. It's gotta be vulnerable and it's gotta go back to why you do what you do. Like, why'd you get into dentistry? And doctors why maybe, I mean, you said it, doctors why may be different than team members, but.   I venture to say almost every one of us that got into dentistry have some sort of passion for caring, you know? And we gotta get back to the root of that. And we even talked about ⁓ finances and getting to the emotional why. It's no different. If you want our teams to be bought in, you've gotta get to your emotional why. And you doctors have to be the North Star in that.   You can have leadership teams, right? But they've got to be very clear on the why. And it doesn't mean that our direction won't change, because it could change. But that intentional, why do you do what you do? Why do you wake up and get out of bed? We have to identify that.   The Dental A Team (07:17) I love that. You're spot on. And something shifts and changes, I think, for a person when they key in on that. And it's not just going with the motions. We can go through the motions in life very easily. And I think you finish high school and you go to undergrad and you go to school and you go to whatever. You go through dental school. You become a dentist. You do the thing and then you buy the practice. And it's like you get there and you're like, why did I do all that?   Right? They forget. They forget why they did the thing. And I listened to a Simon Sinek thing not too long ago. Well, you know, I love listening to him, his speeches. But one thing that he's been able to key in on for purpose is going back to your high school self. Because in high school really is when we decided what we wanted to do and we tagged it to a work.   like to a physical thing, like what is the job we're going to hold? But somewhere in there, our high school self wanted to serve a purpose and we attached the job to that purpose. So if we can kind of think back to our high school self and really think what did we love? What inspired us? What did we like doing? Where did we feel the most fulfilled and satisfied at that age?   that helps figure out what it was that you're intending to do in life. What is that purpose? Because the purpose isn't, this might rock a few of you, the purpose isn't to do the best dentistry in Kentucky and have smiles that last forever. That's not why you're here. You were not put on this earth to.   Do fillings you might be doing fillings, but that's the actionable piece. That's the what? but what's the why and We actually Kristy shared this recently with a client and Really like I feel like this kind of work on your purpose your your emotionally driven purpose is What can? re-inspire dentists   who might feel like they don't know what they're doing anymore. Why am I even here? Why did I become a dentist? Or teams that are like, what are we doing? Why are we pushing? What are we even after? But that emotionally driven why you can see where in your purpose, the what that you're doing, the job that you're doing, might be satisfying and fulfilling that space.   The Dental A Team (10:05) Wow, that was big. And yeah, you're absolutely right. We just went through this exercise and when you start feeling burnt out, it's great time to go back and revisit that why to reignite that fire and remember why you're doing it because you are going to go through the ebb and flow and the hard times to get there. But when you can let that be your burning desire in your gut, the rest of it's going to fall back into place. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (10:33) Yeah, yeah.   Thank you. I love all of this work. It's part of like who I am as a human is to help people figure out the inspiration that makes them love what they do every day. That is what I said in September. is my purpose is to inspire people to love what they do in life. So this stuff lights me up. Like I know I'm in my purpose when I get to talk about this stuff. So that's very easy. But how do you   Once we key in on that, Kristy, how do you suggest or coach doctors in sharing that with the team? Because it is incredibly vulnerable, especially when you figure out that your purpose has nothing to do with dentistry. Dentistry is the engine behind the purpose, a lot of, we talked about this earlier too, a lot of people are afraid to share those kinds of things. They're afraid to share the numbers, they're afraid to...   The Dental A Team (11:13) it is.   The Dental A Team (11:27) It's scary to be vulnerable and it's scary, it can be scary to inspire a team to want their own purposes too, again, because you don't, you're like scared they're gonna leave or go start a hair salon. But what do you, how do you coach them on that and how to be vulnerable?   The Dental A Team (11:46) Yeah. Well, I think it's funny that you said the hair salon, first of all, because that person can be a great referral source back to the practice. So it might not be all bad. That too. Yeah. And with that being said, it is vulnerable. And what's coming to my mind is how many times do   The Dental A Team (11:50) I do too.   That's fair. I was thinking that was the opposite of you. ⁓   The Dental A Team (12:11) And again, doctors, I'm not trying to pick on you, but how many times do they come to us and say, they're just here for a paycheck?   The Dental A Team (12:18) Mm. All the time.   The Dental A Team (12:21) And maybe we shouldn't make that wrong.   The Dental A Team (12:24) Yeah, I say   that. ⁓ my gosh, yes, drop the mic. I say that all the time. We are here for a paycheck. We have to pay our bills.   The Dental A Team (12:28) Yeah.   Yeah, and doctors paying something too, which means I think my soft spot goes back to sometimes doctors are afraid to say they're doing this for a quality of life or a legacy of life that they're going to leave and it is tied to money. And I don't think we need to be shameful of that anymore. I truly don't. And I think we need to give permission because even if I am here for a paycheck, that doesn't mean I'm going to serve differently. Right.   ⁓ It's okay and let that be the motivator because if they're getting that, they may serve even better.   The Dental A Team (13:13) Yeah, yeah, and you made me think of to speak to all the team members who are listening. For me, when I hear that somebody wants to a legacy or a legacy dental practice where their kids, if they decide to be dentists, can come be dentists, like this lifestyle, I want this lifestyle for my family. Well, I'm helping serve that I'm helping provide that. And in turn,   I'm also growing. I'm also reaping benefits of them succeeding. So I would much rather work for a doctor who's driven to keep going and keep growing than someone who's like, we're just here to do the fillings. Like cash your check, because I'm like, are we though? Are we going to be here in a year? Like is this stable? The doctor who's like, yeah, I want to build a legacy and I want to impact this community and my family in   XYZ ways. I'm like, cool, you're bought in. That means this is stable. I can get bought in on that because my family is going to grow as your family grows. And I can see myself here for a long time. And I think that's that team buying and that vulnerability of this is why I'm here because I'm here to serve my family. I'm here to pay my bills. I'm here to make sure Brody goes to college. I'm here to make sure that he has everything that he wants and desires. Ask my   The Dental A Team (14:16) Yeah.   The Dental A Team (14:42) checking account. That is my goal. Brody is happy and it's served by doing things like this. And if I want my goal, if my goal is to leave a legacy and be the entrepreneur who leaves a legacy for my family, that people can pick up that business and they don't have to work for anyone, then that's going to look different. I'm going go open a hair salon. I'm going to go do that thing. But I'm going to do that regardless of you telling me.   The Dental A Team (14:44) you   The Dental A Team (15:10) your purpose and your why, it's gonna happen no matter what. So don't be afraid to share it, just know you're serving, you're providing a space where people can grow. Whether they grow with you forever or they grow to a place where they're like, cool, I can go do that thing that I've always wanted to do, that's incredible. You got somebody to a point where they could go fulfill their life dreams, holy cow.   That's really freaking cool. And hopefully in the meantime, in the middle of that, you guys built some awesome systems that somebody can come in and learn. Because not everything's a guarantee, but the way you said that, Kristy, is just spot on. That vulnerability piece and allowing the team to decide if that's what they're here for or not, instead of leaving in the shadows, never speaking of it, and hoping that they stay anyway.   The Dental A Team (16:05) Yeah. How many times have you, I mean, I haven't worked at a lot of jobs, so I'm pretty loyal to my jobs, but for people that have gone, and I've interviewed people and hired people, so I'm speaking to myself in this too, but how many times have we shared our why in that process?   You know, and it all starts there. And you said something before, the what. The what may be getting to three million this year. And that's all we ever hear instead of the why. If we hear the why, then we can get behind the what. And then I like to say the core values just serve as how we behave to get to the why.   The Dental A Team (16:48) Yes.   Yes, yes, I love that because oftentimes core values are how we like how they want the community to view us. And so, you know, where we have integrity and we do great dental care and we have your dental, ⁓ your dentistry in mind and your dental health and is our is our heart. I'm like, I don't know how to show up to that. I don't know how to I don't know how to exude your dental health is my heart because it's not I don't.   I'm not here, I think dentistry is really cool, but I didn't go to dental school because I don't want to be a dentist. So that's spot on. It's hard to know what we're aiming for and what we're going for if we don't know the why or the what. A lot of times we're not trying the what either. So if we don't know what our goals are, if we don't know what our inspiration is, I tell people all the time, motivation is short lived. I can motivate you for a short amount of time, but if I can inspire you, inspiration lives inside of you.   Motivation comes and goes, it dies. It dies. That's why gym, you know, people who aren't inspired to go to the gym, they're not inspired by the change that the gym can make in their lives, like the steak, right? We talked about the steak and having ⁓ an all-on-four so we can eat a steak. If there's not inspiration tied to the health, the motivation to get up and go to the gym will die. It will fade. Every January, you're gonna be re-motivated to start the gym again. But if there's not inspiration living inside of you,   to be healthier, it will die off. So if I'm not inspired by the work that I'm doing, which if I'm doing new patient intake forms, like give me something to be inspired about. that's, you know, this can get really boring. Insurance verifications, why am I doing this? What difference does it make? Give me some inspiration so that I can attach to that and then give me the path of how I show up and live it every day. Those are your core values. So you need your   your mission vision, your why, what are we, why am I here, your inspiration, and then how do I show up to that?   The Dental A Team (18:55) I agree with you 100%. And I think you said something that we failed to realize. I wish I could remember the name of the book now, but there was one and he treats people that have heart attacks. And he's like, if you think I could motivate people, I should be able to motivate people because they're at best door, right? And I'm gonna try to get them to change eating or this.   The Dental A Team (19:06) Okay.   Yes.   The Dental A Team (19:20) they do for two weeks or two months because they remember what it was like to have a heart attack, but then they go back to the behavior. So even when we're faced with our own mortality, you just, I mean, it proves like we, it lives and dies. Yeah. Yep.   The Dental A Team (19:36) We're complacent.   Yeah, muscle memory sets in and it's easier to stay where you're at even in uncomfortableness. And even if your life is uncomfortable, it's easier to stay here than to make the change because you don't know what's on the other side of change. It's an unknown. You can't quite even imagine it or what you imagine you can't guarantee is going to happen. So it's easier to stay in the uncomfortable because it's what you know. There's no questions. It's gonna stop.   It's uncomfortable. It's easier to stay here and even face your own mortality than to say, okay, I'm gonna do this thing and whatever happens on the other side, I'm okay with, because that's scary.   The Dental A Team (20:17) Yep.   Well, I think the other thing, Tiff, that we failed to really tap into is you recognize it and you do it once. And how many times do we get with our clients and we're like, what is your what? Well, it's written down somewhere or it's in the drawer. Like you've got to revisit it and make it come alive or you just forget. And it's not front and center. And then that's when you get the burnout. And that's when you, you know, we've got to get back to that core and revisit it. So   I challenge you every time you have a team meeting, bring it up, talk about it. How are we living it? What are we doing that's in alignment with that and serving it? Because that's what's gonna inspire you to keep going. And so often, as a leader, that's one of my favorite things. How inspiring are you being in this moment? How inspiring am I being if I'm squatting, you're not doing this, you're not doing that. That's not inspiring change.   We talk about it all the time in hygiene. You say you're not flossing every day. Well, no, I just told you I'm not flossing. That's not inspiring me to floss every day. Right? So again, I just think putting a little spin and making sure you know your buy-in and then also revisit it. Don't put it in a drawer. ⁓ I once learned, and again, I apologize where I don't have the statistic behind me.   The Dental A Team (21:25) Yeah. Yeah.   resource.   The Dental A Team (21:45) They say, or resource, yeah, they say if you state your goal, you're a certain percentage ⁓ to achieve it. Is it James Clear? I don't know. Maybe. Maybe give them credit with credits on it. With that though, if you write it down, you're even exponentially higher. And if you say it, write it down and share it with somebody even more so.   The Dental A Team (21:55) I think so. Yeah. It might be atomic habits.   The Dental A Team (22:14) And then if you revisit it frequently, those are the people that really hit their goals.   The Dental A Team (22:16) Yeah.   And I challenge you to, you, meaning everyone and even myself, to consider goals that we're not willing to share with other people. It's much easier to tell ourselves that we're gonna do something and then not do it than to tell other people that we're gonna do something and then not do it. We will hold ourselves to a higher level of accountability if we vocalize it to people outside of ourselves, because we're okay to lie to ourselves. I'm okay. I'm okay to have.   low personal integrity until I can't take that anymore, until it hurts too much, but I won't do that public facing. So I encourage you guys to evaluate that to us there. Is there an unspoken goal that maybe if we just said it out loud and wrote it down and had some accountability partners around us, would we actually do it? Just like I said, I was gonna do a pull-up and let me tell you how many times Erin asks me if I've practiced for it.   The Dental A Team (22:51) Yeah.   Yeah.   The Dental A Team (23:14) You know?   The Dental A Team (23:14) I love it. You know, Tiff, I had a client one time that ⁓ she wrote, she was in a pretty tough spot financially and she wrote a check to herself, pulled it out a few years later and I mean, granted, visited through the way, did some of the things we talked about, but pulled it back out and it was like, holy cow, that she thought that was so undoable.   The Dental A Team (23:27) Mm, I love that.   The Dental A Team (23:42) and then it was surpassed. So challenge, I challenge our listeners.   The Dental A Team (23:44) ⁓ Yeah.   Yeah, I like it. Thank you. This was a fun. These are my favorite. You know that these are my favorite topics and I love having someone who's of the same mindset and I guess path of leadership. We listen to so much stuff and so many people and read so many books. So I love bouncing this stuff with you, Kristy. Thank you. And I think if we summed it up, I would say the biggest the action item from today is to sit down.   and get in touch with your purpose. And no, I know, Kristy, we've talked to a few clients, but specifically a client we worked with together that we had to stress that it's not perfect. It may not be perfect. It may take you months to really dial it in, but just start. You have to start somewhere. And oftentimes we hold ourselves back because we think we're not ready for perfect yet. It's not done. I don't have it like...   formulated yet. It's not my brain hasn't finished. Well, your brain's not going to finish if you don't get it on paper. Once you get it on paper, it's out of your brain and your brain can then process other things and other things come to light. So that would be my challenge. and Kristy, thank you again for today, for the whole day. Thank you. And thank you for just all of the, all of the light that you shed on this topic in general. think we can.   We can see lot of brilliance in that. So thank you for being here today, Kristy.   The Dental A Team (25:15) Yeah, thank you for ⁓ having the conversation with me.   The Dental A Team (25:19) Yeah, it's my favorite. I'll do this all day long. One care is like, what do you love? This is what I love. So how do we do that? But anyways, you guys, know, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. If you are looking for advice, you're looking for guidance. If you're a client, obviously reach out to your consultant. We all dabble in this stuff. We all do the leadership. We all have those paths. And if you're not yet a consultant or someone who's going to be a listener forever, that's   cool too, just know we're here, reach out. We love this stuff, we are passionate about serving the dental community in the best ways possible and reaching as many people as we possibly can. That's why we started the podcast years and years ago. So reach out to us, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com Drop us a review below, let us know what you loved about today and honestly, Kristy and I would love to hear from you guys. Again, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, tell them, send this to Tiff and Kristy. We would love to hear from you guys on what is your why?   What is your purpose? What's your inspiration? And how are you gonna use it? I, truth be told, would love to see those emails. I know, Kristy, you would too. awesome. All right, guys, go do the things. Go be inspirational and check back with us. Let us know how your teams do. Thanks so much.

In this episode of the Gut Health Gurus Podcast, Kriben Govender sits down with Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician and expert in Quantum Biology. Dr. Clinton shares her powerful personal story of being diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Lyme Disease during medical school—and how this health crisis led her to discover the profound link between our thoughts, emotions, and biology (Psychoneuroimmunology). We dive deep into the science of Quantum Biology, exploring how sound (phonons), light (photons), and electrons impact our health. Dr. Clinton explains the fascinating research behind sound healing, including how low-frequency sounds can repair red blood cells and oxygenate the body. We also discuss practical strategies for nervous system regulation, the healing power of expressing "negative" emotions like anger, and why simple practices like humming and toning can be revolutionary for your health.   In this episode, we cover: [00:00] Introduction to Dr. Catherine Clinton and her background. [01:34] The "straw that broke the camel's back": Dr. Clinton's autoimmune diagnosis in medical school. [03:09] What is Psychoneuroimmunology? Understanding the mind-body connection. [04:19] The positive feedback loop of stress, inflammation, and immunity. [07:32] Steps to healing: Diet, short-term interventions, and natural anti-inflammatories. [10:01] Why observing your thoughts is the first step to healing (you don't need to be a Zen master!). [16:33] Practical tools for nervous system regulation: Qigong, shaking, and chanting. [20:18] The healing power of safely expressing anger and grief. [24:47] Quantum Biology Explained: Electrons, Photons, and Phonons. [25:55] The Science of Sound: How sound affects cell membranes and red blood cells. [28:17] How humming/toning boosts Nitric Oxide and oxygenation. [34:27] Frequencies and the importance of "sound diversity" for health.   About Dr Catherine Clinton:  Dr. Catherine Clinton is a licensed naturopathic physician, author, and researcher specialising in gut health, autoimmunity, and psychoneuroimmunology. After being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease during medical school, she dedicated her career to uncovering the foundational environmental factors that drive cellular healing. She is a leading voice in the field of quantum biology, exploring how our health is shaped by subatomic interactions with the natural world—including sunlight, grounding, and the "fourth phase" of structured water. As the founder of the Quantum Biology Health Institute, Dr. Clinton bridges the gap between complex biophysics and practical wellness, teaching how to optimize mitochondrial function and the "internal terrain" through alignment with circadian rhythms. Dr. Clinton is the author of Optimize: A Groundbreaking 7-Step Plan to Health and Longevity Through Quantum Biology (2026) and the founder of Well Future, a company focused on food-based supplements for pediatric immune and gut support. She is a frequent speaker at global health summits and a contributor to peer-reviewed research on the intersection of the microbiome and environmental medicine.   About Kriben Govender: Kriben Govender is a Food and Nutrition Scientist, Registered Nutritionist, and the founder of Nourishme Organics, a company specialising in gut health and fermentation products. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, Kriben is passionate about the intersection of diet, gut health, and well-being.

What if improving peptides for gut health was one of the missing pieces in helping your body feel more stable and supported? When you live with Hashimoto's, it can feel like you are constantly chasing symptoms. Fatigue, brain fog, food reactions, and unpredictable energy can make daily life harder than it should be. One major piece that often gets overlooked is how much your gut influences your immune system, your energy, and your ability to feel like yourself again. This episode explains why gut function matters so much and why supporting gut signaling may be a key step in moving forward. In this episode, you will learn: Why gut health is a major root cause factor in Hashimoto's How leaky gut can affect immune balance and symptoms How peptide signaling supports gut repair, regulation, and restoration How to tell your body to MAKE more peptides. Naturally. If you are ready to understand how gut repair fits into your bigger Hashimoto's picture, press play on this episode now.   Mentioned:  Healthy Edge Stack: https://estheryunkin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/healthy-edge-stack  Hashimoto's Root Cause Reset: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In this episode of the She Talks Health podcast, I'm continuing with the second part of my personal journey dealing with mold illness. In the last episode, we covered how I realized I had been exposed to mold, the tests I did to confirm it, and the symptoms I experienced that led to my discovery.This week, I revisit the onset of my symptoms, ranging from anxiety and insomnia, fatigue, sleep problems, gut issues, and more, which appeared suddenly after years of being in remission from Hashimoto's and other health problems. I also recount the initial steps I took, including HTMA and mineral balancing, before diving into the complexities revealed by my thyroid tests, which showed alarmingly high antibody levels.We'll dig into the results of my MARCoNS test, which demonstrated the presence of biofilms and antibiotic-resistant bacteria in my nasal passages, contributing to my chronic inflammation and immune challenges. Additionally, I discuss the critical insights gained from genetic testing with Dr. Erica Gray of Toolbox Genomics, which highlighted specific detox pathways that needed support in my body based on my genetics. This new information helped me formulate a modified and more effective detox plan tailored to my genetic needs, including liver support, multiple binders, and glutathione supplementation.While this new protocol has offered hope, it has not been without setbacks, and I'm committed to sharing my detailed experiences and the adjustments I've made along the way in upcoming episodes. Join me as I continue to document this intricate journey, sharing my successes and challenges throughout this whole mold detox process.If you're wrestling with similar health issues, or know someone who is, I hope my story provides you with practical steps and encouragement to pursue effective detoxification and regain control over your health.Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. It is not intended to treat or cure any specific illness and is not to replace the guidance provided by your own medical practitioner. If you are under the care of a healthcare professional or currently use prescription medications, you should discuss any dietary changes or potential dietary supplement use with your doctor, and should not discontinue any prescription medications without first consulting your doctor. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. If you suspect you have a medical problem, we urge you to take appropriate action by seeking medical attention.In This Episode:[3:53] What running my own bloodwork revealed about my thyroid health[7:43] Working with a professional to help manage the choice paralysis of choosing the right treatment[10:50] How inflammatory responses make us really sensitive to mold detox at first[12:15] What is a MARCoNS test? And what it revealed about my mold illness[15:30] How I approached detox and the mistakes I made along the way[17:00] What my genetics revealed about my ability to detox mold and other environmental toxins[19:00] Developing a detox plan that worked with my genetics to help me safely detox

You're taking thyroid medication, your T4 levels are perfect, but you still feel exhausted, brain-foggy, and stuck with stubborn weight. What's going wrong?In this episode, Dr. Anshul Gupta reveals the missing link that most doctors never check: the DIO2 gene. This crucial "converter" gene is responsible for turning your inactive T4 hormone into active T3 — the form your cells actually use for energy. When the DIO2 gene isn't working properly, your body can't make this conversion efficiently, leaving you with all the symptoms of hypothyroidism even when your labs look fine.Discover why genetic variations in DIO2 affect millions of people, how to know if you're one of them, and what you can do to support this critical conversion process naturally. If you've been told your thyroid is "normal" but you're still struggling, this could be the breakthrough you've been waiting for.

If you've ever stood at the pharmacy counter shocked by the price of your medication, this episode is for you. From daily thyroid prescriptions to high-demand weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s, drug costs can feel unpredictable—and unfair. In this episode, we break down the new wave of “cheaper prescription” options promising to change the game.We take a closer look at Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon Pharmacy and RxPass, and the new Trump Rx pricing initiative—what they offer, how they work, and whether they actually save money on common thyroid medications and weight-loss drugs, as well as other prescription medications. We'll explain which prescriptions are most likely to benefit, where the fine print matters, and why some meds are still frustratingly expensive despite all the headlines.Whether you're managing hypothyroidism, exploring medical weight loss, or paying cash for prescriptions, this episode helps you cut through the noise. 

In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Dr. Bettina Seiberlich über eines der größten Missverständnisse rund um die Schilddrüse: die einfache Einteilung in Unter- oder Überfunktion. Warum diese Sichtweise vielen Betroffenen nicht weiterhilft – und was stattdessen wirklich wichtig ist – erfährst du in diesem Gespräch.

Motherhood didn't unfold the way Beth expected. After becoming pregnant easily at 39, she assumed her second journey would look the same. Instead, she faced multiple miscarriages, failed IVF transfers, and the unexpected discovery of Hashimoto's — an autoimmune condition that had gone undiagnosed. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO EPISODE ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tr_X8EdRDMQ In this deeply vulnerable episode, Beth shares what the fertility journey really looks like behind the scenes: the grief, the advocacy, the emotional toll, and the pressure of watching time pass. We talk about: -The myth of the 35 “cliff” -Dating with a fertility timeline -How pressure impacts women's mental health -The dark side of the fertility industry -And the resilience that comes from rewriting the rules At the end of the episode, Beth shares what she would tell her younger self and offers powerful words for women who feel like they're behind. Her Side by Flourish Heights was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, a women's health dietitian and journalist as she explores overlooked women's health conversations, blending expert insight with real stories around periods, hormones, nutrition, and body awareness.  Listener Note: This conversation includes discussions of miscarriage, IVF, and pregnancy loss, which may be sensitive for some listeners. About Beth Gulotta: Beth Gulotta, LMHC, is a psychotherapist, group private practice owner, boy mom, and host of the Quiet the Clock podcast, where she explores fertility, identity, and the pressure of societal timelines. She is the founder of NYC Therapeutic Wellness, a New York City based group practice, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Manhattan College. After years of following the “I should” path into finance before answering the “I want” call to therapy, Beth built a career centered on partnership, self-connection, and emotional healing. Her work is deeply informed by her personal fertility journey, which includes multiple IVF failures, miscarriages, and secondary infertility; she welcomed her first son through natural conception at age 40 and is currently expecting her second child after conceiving naturally at 44, bringing lived experience, nuance, and compassion to conversations often shaped by fear and silence. Keep up with Beth at: IG - https://www.instagram.com/quiettheclockpod/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@quiettheclock Website - https://www.nyctherapeuticwellness.com/ Stay Connected: Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @flourishheights / Women's Health Hub: @hersidebyfh / @valerieagyeman Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@flourishheights Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

What if healing didn't have to feel so hard? In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Whitney, a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who works with women living with autoimmune conditions (including Hashimoto's), and who shares a message I deeply believe in: health doesn't have to be rigid to be effective. This conversation felt like a deep exhale. We talk about what it means to do health softer, stepping away from all-or-nothing rules, fear-based protocols, and the constant pressure to “optimize,” and instead coming back to real food, nervous system support, intuition, and self-trust. Whitney shares her own journey with Hashimoto's, alopecia, grief, and perfectionism and how those experiences shaped the way she now supports women in healing. We also weave in my own story with burnout, thyroid health, trying to conceive and learning (the hard way) that you can't force your body into wellness. In this episode, we explore: - What doing health softer actually looks like in real life - Entrepreneurship as a mom of three- Why rigid rules can create more stress (and slow healing)- Letting go of health identities that no longer serve you- Why learning to trust your body again changes everything- How nervous system regulation plays a role in autoimmune health- Actual thyroid labs to ask your doctor about

Mental health challenges are often an overlooked part of thyroid and autoimmune disease and that matters more than most people realize.This episode explores the connection between mental health and thyroid autoimmunity, and why symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or brain fog are often biologically influenced, not just emotional. I walk through how thyroid hormone imbalances, inflammation, and nervous system regulation can affect mental well-being, including the role of the gut. We also look at how chronic stress and trauma can contribute to both thyroid issues and mental health symptoms. The focus is on a balanced, whole-body approach that prioritizes safety, individuality, and root causes rather than quick fixes.Tune in to better understand why mental health symptoms are so common in thyroid and autoimmune disease and what that connection really means.Episode Timeline: 0:02 – Mental Health and Thyroid1:25 – Hormones and Neurotransmitters2:55 – Anxiety and Hyperthyroidism4:05 – Depression and Low Thyroid5:15 – Autoimmunity and Inflammation6:45 – Neuroinflammation Explained8:10 – Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain9:36 – Stress, Trauma, and Thyroid12:40 – Nervous System Regulation14:50 – Gut Health and Mood17:30 – Nutrients and Mental Health18:47 – Medications and Mood Effects21:20 – Whole-Body Healing Approach23:40 – Key Takeaways and Next StepsIf you want to subscribe to my free Healing Graves' Naturally newsletter visithttps://savemythyroid.com/GravesNewsletter Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric's Graves' disease and Hashimoto's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric's published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

In this mailbag episode, I answer your real nutrition questions about fueling an active, plant-based lifestyle. We cover how much fat is too little (or too much) for athletes, nutrition tips for perimenopausal women with Hashimoto's, how to support bone healing after a fracture on a vegetarian diet, and whether relying on soy protein is healthy. Plus, I break down why you might be getting headaches and feeling awful after long endurance workouts—and exactly how to fix it with smarter fueling and electrolytes. If you're a runner or cyclist trying to feel stronger, recover faster, and stop underfueling, this episode is for you.Leave your questions for the next mailbag episode here! Have questions or want to request a show topic? DM us @greenletes Check out Natalie's book

What happens when you stop forcing your life…and start trusting the nudges? In this powerful “where are they now?” episode, returning guest Karen Johnson joins me for her fourth appearance on the podcast to reflect on how healing unfolds over time — not in a straight line, but in layers. From her first appearance on Episode 7 to now, Karen shares how her journey has evolved through career transitions, faith, inner child healing, physical health challenges, and redefining success on her own terms. This conversation is a living example of what can happen when ego steps aside, and you begin taking the next right step, even without having the full plan. In this episode, we explore: Why healing isn't an on/off switch — it's a knob Leaving a long-term career and releasing status-based identity Listening to intuition and faith-based nudges Inner child healing and reclaiming joy Menopause, hormones, Hashimoto's, and rebuilding body trust GLP-1 medications as a support tool (not a shortcut or failure) How healing yourself impacts your relationships and marriage Creating space for peace, alignment, and possibility This episode is for anyone who: • Feels stuck in a life that looks “successful” but feels misaligned • Is navigating midlife changes in body, career, or identity • Is tired of compartmentalizing healing and wants wholeness • Needs reassurance that it's not too late — and you're not behind If you've ever wondered whether it's safe to listen to that quiet pull inside you, this conversation will remind you: Get quiet. Breathe. Create space. The nudges know the way.

If you hit menopause and suddenly feel like your metabolism has slammedon the brakes, you're not alone—and you're not failing! In this episode, we unpack why weight gain after menopause is so stubborn and why “eat less, move more” often stops working altogether!We dive into the emerging science behind hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and tirzepatide, a next-generation GLP-1/GIP medication, and how they may work together to address the hormonal and metabolic shifts driving midlife weight gain. We also explore where thyroid health fits into the picture—and why ignoring it can sabotage your results.This is a must-listen for anyone curious about smarter, more personalized approaches to weight loss after menopause. Expect evidence-based insights, clear explanations, and empowering takeaways to help you decide what options actually make sense for your body—now and moving forward.

Today's episode I am especially thrilled to share with you my guest that I had a personal interest talking to, but also to help many many women that struggle with our topic today. Everything thyroid health, but most specifically hypothyroidism and hasimotos...which millions suffer from today. My guest McCall McPherson, PA-C is a nationally recognized thyroid and hormone health expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, Modern Weight Loss, and Thyroid Nation. A former thyroid patient herself, she has dedicated her career to fixing thyroid care worldwide by offering progressive treatments that go beyond standard protocols. Through her clinics, media features, and advocacy work, McCall has helped thousands finally feel like themselves again after years of mismanaged care. She believes that no one should still have thyroid symptoms—and she's made it her mission to ensure people get the treatment they deserve. McCall's work has earned national recognition, including being named to the Inc. 5000 and Inc. 500 Female Founders lists. This episode is especially meant for any woman or even man that has been battling their thyroid symptoms and feels misled or ignored. You no longer need to fight this battle alone. My guest will help guide you in finding the solution for your suffering and no longer will you need to do it alone. In this conversation we discuss: How thyroid function affects fertility and pregnancy Supporting Thyroid Function with Lifestyle Tools Understanding Hashimoto's: Medication and Management The Role of Thyroid Hormones in Overall Health How our medical system is failing us and what should be done instead. For full show notes and episode resources head to: https://ericalippy.com/mccall-mcpherson/ Watch episode on YouTube Find our guest at: McCall McPherson: Website, Instagram Modern Thyroid Clinic Follow me on Social Media: Your Host: @ericalippy Podcast: @passionlovepursuit YouTube PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/  

This interview explains “thyroid aging,” a process driven by inflammation, toxins, infections, and stress. Dr. Kent Holtorf shares how this disrupts the thyroid axis, lowers T3, and causes hypothyroidism to be missed on standard tests. He highlights bioregulator peptides that improve thyroid function, lower antibodies, and discusses a new TSH activity assay that may detect central hypothyroidism more accurately.About Dr. Kent Holtorf -Kent Holtorf, M.D., is a leading innovator in modern medicine and Medical Director of the Holtorf Medical Group. A pioneer in peptide and bioregulator therapy, he previously oversaw 23 affiliate centers and 12 franchises, advancing new approaches for complex and chronic conditions.He founded the National Academy of Hypothyroidism (NAHypothyroidism.org) and Integrative Peptides, and has published influential papers challenging outdated thyroid care. His expertise spans chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, long-COVID, tick-borne disease, mitochondrial dysfunction, immune modulation, senolytics, and longevity. His work is informed by his own recovery from heart failure and chronic Lyme disease.With nearly 100 CME-approved presentations, Dr. Holtorf is an internationally recognized lecturer and educator. He authored Mold Illness: The Peptide Protocol for the Rapid Treatment of CIRS and has been featured in major outlets including CNBC, CNN, The Today Show, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, where he has helped shape emerging perspectives in endocrinology and complex chronic disease.Website -https://holtorfmed.com/

Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shippingThere is a point many people with Hashimoto's reach where exercise becomes a constant question mark. You are moving your body, trying to be consistent, and still wondering if you are doing too much, not enough, or the wrong kind altogether.This conversation with Inna Topiler and Angela Brown sits right inside that uncertainty. The space between being told to push harder and starting to wonder if pushing harder is exactly why your body feels the way it does. They talk about why exercise can feel so confusing with Hashimoto's and why so many people end up second-guessing themselves instead of trusting what they are noticing.As the conversation unfolds, you will start to see how different types of exercise affect the Hashimoto's body in very different ways. You will hear how to think about recovery, fatigue, inflammation, and weight changes together, instead of as separate problems, and why what happens after your workout often matters more than how you feel during it.You will also see exactly how to tell whether the exercise you are doing is actually working for you, when it may be time to change your approach, and how to start making those decisions without swinging between doing nothing and doing too much. For full show notes, please see:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/exercise-hashimotos-fatigue-weight-gain-angela-brown/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping For more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.comIf you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training atInnaTopiler.com/zoomcall

Struggling to get pregnant or stay pregnant with Hashimoto's? You're not imagining it—thyroid issues can quietly sabotage your chances, even when everything else seems "normal." Many women hear "unexplained infertility" or face heartbreaking losses, but the real culprit is often Hashimoto's disrupting ovulation, egg quality, and implantation through hidden pathways like elevated antibodies attacking your uterine lining. The good news? Addressing the root causes gives you a real shot at natural conception and a healthier pregnancy—without rushing to IVF. In this episode, naturopathic fertility expert Dr. Grace Charles breaks it down and shares what actually moves the needle. You'll discover: The three sneaky ways Hashimoto's blocks fertility (from prolactin spikes killing ovulation to autoimmune attacks on your endometrium raising miscarriage risk) Key postpartum red flags—like scary intrusive thoughts or anxiety that hits even when baby's sleeping—that scream "test your thyroid antibodies now" A realistic 6–8 month healing timeline to lower antibodies, optimize labs, and boost your chances of bringing home a baby Ready to stop wondering "why" and start fixing it? Hit play and listen now—you deserve answers and hope.   Connect with Dr. Grace Charles Website & free discovery call Free resource: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Fertility   JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

What if eating for your thyroid could actually feel indulgent—not restrictive?!In this in-depth conversation, Mary Shomon sits down with Ginny Mahar, Cordon Bleu–trained chef, thyroid advocate, and creator of the newly released Thyroid30 Cookbook—a game-changing approach to cooking for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's without sacrificing flavor, joy, or real life. Ginny shows us that healing meals don't have to be bland, boring, OR complicated and time-consuming.Ginny shares:Her personal thyroid journey and how it shaped her approach to foodThe philosophy behind the Thyroid30 planHow to cook anti-inflammatory, thyroid-supportive meals when you're exhaustedHow pleasure, nourishment, and healing can coexist on the same plateThis conversation goes beyond recipes—it's about reclaiming confidence in the kitchen, reducing food stress, and creating meals that truly support your body.Whether you're newly diagnosed, deep into your thyroid journey, or simply looking for smarter, more supportive ways to eat, this episode delivers practical wisdom you can actually use.

Got thyroid questions? I might just have the answers for you in this episode.In the second part of "Your Thyroid Questions Answered", we'll dive into topics like reducing thyroid nodules, understanding your TSH numbers, and managing autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's. From managing inflammation to figuring out if you can ever get off thyroid meds, I'll give you real, actionable answers. I'll also share the important role of lifestyle changes and supplements in managing thyroid health. If you've been struggling to make sense of your thyroid health or just want to understand your body better, this episode is for you.Tune in to get the insights you need and take charge of your thyroid health.Episode Timeline: 00:04 – Introduction to Thyroid FAQs02:15 – Reducing Thyroid Nodules06:00 – Supplements for Thyroid Eye Disease10:30 – Regrowing a Shrinking Thyroid12:45 – Radio Frequency Ablation for Nodules15:00 – Effects of L-Carnitine on Thyroid19:00 – Vaccines and Thyroid Health22:30 – Hot Nodules and Flare-ups24:00 – Managing Stress for Thyroid Health27:00 – Hypothyroidism with Elevated T430:30 – Hyperthyroidism & Autoimmune Connections32:00 – Managing Hyperthyroidism & Pregnancy37:30 – Iron Deficiency and Thyroid Health40:00 – Importance of Gut Health41:00 – Thyroid Medication and Resistance45:00 – Conclusion and Next StepsIf you want to subscribe to my free Healing Graves' Naturally newsletter visithttps://savemythyroid.com/GravesNewsletter Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric's Graves' disease and Hashimoto's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric's published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

If you're preparing for IVF or struggling with fertility, your thyroid health may be a crucial — and often overlooked — part of the picture.In this episode, we take a deep dive into the connection between thyroid function and IVF outcomes. Thyroid hormones play a key role in reproductive health, influencing everything from ovulation and egg development to embryo implantation and early pregnancy. Even mild or “subclinical” thyroid imbalances can affect fertility — especially for people with hypothyroidism or autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto's.We explore why thyroid issues are more common among people pursuing IVF, how thyroid antibodies may impact implantation and miscarriage risk, and why standard fertility testing doesn't always tell the whole story. You'll learn which thyroid labs matter most before starting IVF, how thyroid hormone needs can change during stimulation and pregnancy, and why close monitoring is so important throughout the process.Most importantly, this episode is about empowerment. Whether you're just beginning fertility treatment or already in the middle of IVF, understanding your thyroid health can help you ask better questions, advocate for appropriate testing, and work with your care team to optimize your chances of success. 

Why are thyroid disorders becoming so common? Why do so many people feel exhausted, foggy, and inflamed even when their labs are labeled "normal"? And is Hashimoto's truly a lifelong condition, or are we missing what actually drives it? In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Dr. Anshul Gupta, a board-certified physician and functional medicine expert, to unpack what is really happening behind thyroid dysfunction and autoimmune thyroid disease. We break down hypothyroidism versus hyperthyroidism, why Hashimoto's is the most common cause, and which thyroid tests actually matter, including TSH, free T3, free T4, and thyroid antibodies. From there, the conversation widens. We explore the roles of gut health, mitochondrial dysfunction, toxins, stress, and viral triggers like Epstein-Barr and COVID, and why treating the thyroid alone often falls short. Dr. Gupta shares insights from his clinical experience and transition into functional medicine, offering a more complete framework for understanding and supporting thyroid health.   Key takeaways: Comprehensive Thyroid Testing: Beyond TSH, a complete thyroid panel including free T3, free T4, and specific antibodies is crucial for an accurate thyroid health assessment. Role of Mitochondria: The health of mitochondria is vital for thyroid function, affecting energy metabolism critical for managing thyroid disorders. Impact of Stress: Chronic stress is a significant factor contributing to thyroid dysfunction, emphasizing the need for daily stress management techniques. Functional Medicine Approach: Dr. Gupta's use of functional medicine emphasizes treating the root causes of thyroid problems, especially targeting lifestyle and dietary changes. Environmental and Dietary Toxins: A deeper understanding of how exposure to toxins and dietary inadequacies affect thyroid health and overall metabolic function.   More About Dr. Anshul Gupta:   Dr. Anshul Gupta is a best-selling author, speaker, researcher, and the world expert in Hashimoto's disease. He educates people worldwide on reversing Hashimoto's disease. He is a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician, with advanced certification in Functional Medicine, Peptide therapy, and also Fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine. He has worked at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Department of Functional Medicine alongside Dr. Mark Hyman. He has helped thousands of patients to reverse their health issues by using the concepts of functional medicine. His dedication towards his patients was recognized when he was awarded Readers Choice, Best Doctor in Northern Neck Area. He is now on a mission to help 1 billion people reverse their health conditions. To achieve this mission he has written a bestseller book called Reversing Hashimoto's. He has also started a virtual functional medicine practice, a blog, and a youtube channel so he can reach people from all over the world. His blog and youtube videos have already reached more than 50 million people worldwide.    Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Buy His Best Seller Book Connect with me! Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

Have you been told gut health matters for Hashimoto's, but felt overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start or what actually fits your life? If you have Hashimoto's, gut health is not optional. It is one of the most common root causes behind fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and feeling unlike yourself. But improving gut health does not require perfection, complicated testing, or doing everything at once.  This episode breaks down simple, doable steps (good, better, best) so you can pick what fits your life right now. Press play to listen to the full episode and learn how to improve gut health with Hashimoto's in a way that feels sustainable and doable.   Get Seed (affiliate link. Save $25) https://refer.seed.com/by/yunkin@mac.com Or on FullScript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/eyunkin The Healthy Edge - What is it: https://biohackandactivate.com/p84  Order: https://estheryunkin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/healthy-edge-stack    JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Dr. Deb Muth 0:03There’s a quiet shift happening in healthcare right now, and most doctors aren’t talking about it yet. People aren’t chasing diagnoses anymore. They’re exhausted by them. I see it every single day in my clinic. People who come in with stacks of paperwork, portals full of results, and a list of diagnoses longer than their grocery receipt, yet they’re still not living their lives. And they’ll say to me, Dr. Deb, I don’t want another label. Dr. Deb Muth 0:32 I just want my life back. If you’ve ever been told this is just how your body is, if you’ve been diagnosed, rediagnosed, and then dismissed, if you’ve been handed labels but never handed a roadmap, today’s episode is for you. Because we are officially entering what I call the post diagnosis era and it’s changing everything about how healing actually happens. So grab your cup of coffee or tea and let’s settle in to let’s talk wellness. Now, before we dive in, we need to take a quick pause to thank today’s sponsor. And when we come back, we’re going to talk about why diagnoses are no longer the most important thing about you. Dr. Deb Muth 1:17Did you know sweating can literally heal your cells? And infrared saunas don’t just relax you, they detox your body, balance hormones, and boost mitochondrial energy. I’m obsessed with my health tech sauna, and right now you can save $500 with my code at healthtechhealth.com Dr. Muth req 25 so here’s some truth for me. Dr. Deb Muth 0:47It was three years ago Christmas that I received my Ms. Diagnosis. And I remember it very clearly. It was the day before, two days before Christmas Eve, that I got the call and I heard the words, you have white matter brain disease. That’s consistent with Ms. And I immediately stopped in my tracks and thought, okay, well, this is just the way it is. We’re gonna fight this. We’re gonna figure this out. And it led me down a deeper path of healing and spirituality and emotional growth. And there were some really difficult days ahead for me because I remember thinking, what am I gonna do? How am I gonna practice what’s going to happen in my life? And every year at this time, I reflect back to that day that I got the call that really changed my life. And not for the worse, but for the better. It changed the way I was thinking about life. Dr. Deb Muth 3:01It changed the way I was complaining about things being ungrateful for all the amazing things that I have in my life. Not intentionally, but just living the American life. Right. Dr. Deb Muth 3:14And striving for more and wanting more and chasing more and doing more, and never really having the opportunity to just be present and just really think about life and enjoy what the Lord has given us and enjoy what’s around me, the people in my life, the family that I have, the amazing practice that I have, and the amazing people I get to work with and change lives with. And it really changed me for the better. And I’ve watched diagnoses like this change people for the worse and for them to sink deep into a depression and give up and. And live to their label instead of living to their potential. And that’s why I think this episode is so important for us, because we all have a choice in life. When we get dealt something kind of difficult, we can let it consume us and let it take every ounce of life from us, or we can allow it to become the fuel that makes us better, makes us contribute to life maybe differently, but in a better way. So, you know, I know that this idea of letting diagnoses lose their power can be really uncomfortable for some people, because there’s people that are waiting for that diagnosis. I’m in some. Some social media groups, and I’m listening and reading to people who are saying, I’m so angry I didn’t get the Ms. Diagnosis today. I’m so angry I didn’t get the Lyme diagnosis today. I’m so upset that they can’t find anything wrong with me. And I understand. Dr. Deb Muth 5:20I know the feeling of wanting to put a name to what you’re feeling so that you have validation and you have power around this diagnosis, and you can prove to people that what you’re feeling is not in your head. I get all of that. But for many people, the original diagnosis is meant to help guide treatment in the conventional sense. It’s a created, shared language that we have, and it brings clarity. But for many people, you give that label and that name so much power and so much control over your life and who you are and what you’re being. And that’s not what the label is meant for. Somewhere along the line, medicine started confusing naming with healing. And today, we have more diagnoses than ever. We have more testing than ever. We have so many thousands of specialists, and yet people are sicker. They’re more inflamed, they’re more exhausted, they’re more confused than ever. And that’s not just a coincidence. That is how the system is meant to work. It’s meant to confuse you. Dr. Deb Muth 6:44It’s meant to keep you dependent on it. It’s meant to. Meant to keep you on medical management for the rest of your life. And by doing that, we enrich the pharmaceutical companies to the point where their whole role is to continue to create drugs that you need to be on for the rest of your life. And the hard truth about all of this that I’ve seen in my practice is for many patients, the diagnosis really becomes their identity. They own it, they gravitate to it. It’s who they are. It also becomes their prison because they only live confined inside the diagnosis. I can’t do this because I can’t do that, because if I do this, this will happen, because I have. They’ve capped their ceiling of life based on a couple of words that somebody gave them at a point in their life when they were so low and potentially so desperate that they needed that name to identify themselves and what was going on. And instead of asking, why is this happening? Dr. Deb Muth 8:05Why are these symptoms happening? What’s causing these symptoms? They’re told, this is what you have, and this is what you’re going to have to live with. And instead of restoring function, these people become managed. Like I said, they’re managed with drugs. They’re managed inside the system. And instead of healing, they’re monitored with this blood test and that blood test and this MRI and that mri. Instead of providing hope, they’re handed a lifelong prescription with expectations that do nothing but decline. So you walk out of that room with this expectation that your life is never going to be the same, that your function is going to decline, your neurological disease is going to take over eventually, you’re going to be put in a home, you’re going to lose everything you have because you’re not going to be able to afford the care that you need. And that’s the expectations of our healthcare system today. When you’re labeled with a chronic illness diagnosis, and for a woman, especially women, this is magnified because their symptoms are told to them as. It’s stress, it’s hormones, it’s anxiety, it’s aging, it’s motherhood, and then, of course, it’s perimenopause. Like that is some major traumatic thing that should disrupt your entire life. Yet it shouldn’t, and it does, and it doesn’t have to. And of course, my favorite is always, but your labs are normal. We don’t know what’s wrong with you. It must just be in your head. Dr. Deb Muth 9:53And this is why women are done being dismissed, why this shift is happening now that we are empowering women to take back Their lives, take back who they are and take back how they’re being treated in the healthcare system. And it is one of the most important things that we can do right now is to give women their power back so that they can stand strong in who they are and in their intuition and fight and say, no, this is not happening to me right now. I am not accepting this label. I’m not accepting this diagnosis. I will fight, I will find answers, and I will do what I need to do to be the woman that I want to be. So why is this conversation exploding right now? Well, there’s actually three big reasons, and first and foremost, it’s over. Diagnosis, burnout. People are collecting diagnoses without solutions. Autoimmune labels, syndromes, vague neurological names, but no one’s connecting the dots. Dr. Deb Muth 11:02You see, when you start to stack these labels on top of each other, one after the next after the next, you know, it’s celiac disease, it’s Hashimoto’s, it’s fibromyalgia, it’s autoimmune. You know, rheumatoid arthritis. It’s. Whatever it is, it’s long haul Covid. These days, no one is putting these connections together to say, why are you developing so many diseases that are so similar in nature, ones that just kind of domino after each other? Nobody’s looking at your immune system. Nobody’s measuring it, Nobody’s telling you how well it’s working. No one’s supporting it. They’re just throwing these biological drugs at you. And if there’s an autoimmune disease and sending you on your way and saying, this is what you have to look forward to for the rest of your life. But don’t worry, these side effects are rare, including cancer. It does not make sense to me that we are not looking at the root cause for all of these crazy diagnoses that we are labeling people with today. And I am guilty of it myself, because within the system that we work, we have to label something in order for you to receive the care that you need, for your insurance, to pay for the treatment, for the tests, for the visits. There has to be a label. And that’s what we call an ICD10 code. And if we don’t have the appropriate label, none of what we’re recommending gets covered for you. And that’s the label game began. The second thing is long haul Covid. And post viral illnesses. Dr. Deb Muth 12:47Millions of people were told, we don’t know why, and then we sent them home to figure it out by themselves. We don’t know why your immune system is failing, we don’t know why you’re having these clotting issues that are happening. But don’t worry, these clotting issues really are not that severe. They’re mild in nature. You’ll never have to worry about it. And we’re not going to treat it even though it’s four times the level that’s normal, because we’re going to wait until it’s 10 times the level of normal to even worry about it at this point. Dr. Deb Muth 13:19And it will take us 25 to 30 years before we understand any of the risks and barriers that have happened from these post viral illnesses that have occurred in our environment and the ones that are in the future to come. Because it takes time for us to study things, it takes time for us to figure it out, takes time for us to train the practitioners, and it takes time for us to accept something different than we thought was reality. And that is the problem that we have today with these post viral illnesses that are long acting, that are retriggering new viruses, retriggering old illnesses like Lyme, reactivating things like Epstein Barr virus. It will take decades before this becomes mainstream. And right now it’s fringe medicine and it’s not realistic. And those of us that are speaking about it are chastised and gone after, but by our medical communities and we are told that we are the crazy ones. And that is how medicine has always been. Way in the beginning, and I forget the doctor’s name, who started just observing that when medical students worked on cadavers and then came into the labor and delivery ward and delivered babies, these women were getting sick with infections and they were dying. And he said, what if we just washed our hands between the cadaver and the delivery? Would we save lives? And he did a small study and he was right. And over time he was made fun of and he was put into insane asylums and he was locked away. And now today we would never think of entering a room and working on a patient without washing our hands beforehand. But that took 30 years for that one concept of washing hands to be adopted. And it destroyed one man’s life because he simply asked the question, what if it’s a crazy society that we live in, It’s a crazy outlook that we have on medicine and asking questions. And sometimes I wonder, is it truly science or is it politically driven? And I think the answer is it’s both. And the third thing that we have is technology. And technology is outpacing wisdom by far. Hands down, AI, advanced labs and imaging can identify everything. Now using AI, but without context, it creates a fear. Dr. Deb Muth 16:08And instead of clarity, without context, using AI to interpret labs makes absolutely no sense. Without context and understanding and us actually training this LLM model, the AI doesn’t really know what it, what it means. And someday it will, I’m sure, but right now it doesn’t. So as everyone is taking to AI to treat themselves and create a protocol and diagnose themselves and understand their labs and know that it is without context that you are doing this, and research is wonderful, but without having somebody truly understand you and the art of healing and the art of medicine, this is going to get lost and you will not have the information that you truly need simply by using chat GPT. Now I’ve created my own version called Venari and I hope that this will be much better because it will have context. It will have 15,000 protocols that I have used for the last 25 years. It will have lots of research. It has all of the research databases that we can connect to. It has training that I have given it using my brain and how I see a client every single day in practice. So when you’re using our Venari app, you will be able to have that context. You will be able to have that pushback and that voice. And not only that, you will have the option then to work alongside someone to help you identify that context that you’re looking for. Does this make sense? Dr. Deb Muth 17:53I’ve seen this a lot in the peptide world, where in these Facebook groups, people are talking about the peptide stacks that they’re using and they’re telling people that it’s okay to use any peptide you want because they’re just small chain branch amino acids. And that can’t be farther from the truth because there are some peptides you would not want to use because they can stimulate the growth of cells. And if you have cancer or if you have a history of this, there are some peptides that we need to avoid. And unfortunately, AI doesn’t understand that yet and doesn’t know that yet. And it’s just creating stacks. And people are creating stacks without understanding what they’re doing. And I watched my best friend do this as she was learning peptides and she had cancer and it created an aggressive sarcoma. And I believe the peptides had a lot to do with that because it stimulated the growth of the cells. And it wasn’t until after she had passed away that we found this journal of hers that she was studying peptides and recognized that this could have contributed to her advanced cancer. And if you don’t have that context and you’re using AI to create these stacks for you, you can put yourself in harm’s way. And so AI technology, I think, is going to be fantastic in a lot of ways. It’s going to have its downfalls. And you’re going to need an expert when you’re using AI. You’re not going to just be able to treat yourself with this. You know, understanding that more data doesn’t always equal healing, and more data can be helpful. But again, you have to understand how to put those pieces together, how to ask the right question questions. And for that, you need somebody who has seen thousands and thousands of cases to find the missing pieces for you. Because AI is not going to do that unless it’s been trained to do that. Vanari has been trained to do that. Dr. Deb Muth 20:01It’s been trained to push back and look at lime and mold and toxins and chemicals and metals and all of those things. But there is no other AI bot out there, LLM that has been trained to do that using clinical data that I use every single day in my practice. And people are finally realizing that, you know, they’re understanding that although this world of AI and technology is amazing, it has its limitations, just like practitioners have their limitations. We don’t know everything. We are not perfect. We are human. And humans make errors and we miss things. With or without technology, we miss things. And part of it is because we just don’t know what we don’t know yet. And sometimes it’s because we have our blinders on, and sometimes it’s just simply because we don’t have the information today that we’re going to have five years from now. And here’s what I teach instead. I teach the seenet last. And that’s what we built it on. Restore and root. Rise and restore. Sorry, that is my methodology. And it’s in the scene at last book. And it starts with healing. It starts with asking better questions. So instead of asking, what do you have? We want to ask, what has your body been exposed to? What symptoms are underperforming? What’s driving the inflammation for you? When you have joint pain and you have muscle pain and you have achiness, that is not normal. Dr. Deb Muth 21:38I don’t care if you’re 20 or you’re 80, it is not normal. And yes, I did say 80, because we are not supposed to have that kind of inflammation at 80. And why are we underperforming? Why is our Brain not working correctly? Why is our mood not working? Why can’t my body push up a hill? Why can’t I lift 10 pounds? What’s going on? Why can’t I recover from that activity? What’s interfering with my ability to repair and heal after I’ve done some things that I need to do? What’s keeping your nervous system stuck in this survival mode, in this fight or flight mode? Why can’t I get past that? Sometimes that answer is really simple and sometimes that answer, it is so hard and so complicated and it is so many things that are causing this body to be stuck. And sometimes it’s a six month fix, and sometimes it’s a six year fix and sometimes it’s decades long. And it is one of the most challenging things as a practitioner to get clients to understand and to be on the other side of the table and not get you that quick fix. It is extremely difficult for us as well when we are not seeing the results that we think we should see. We need to focus on function over diagnosis, root cause over labels. Dr. Deb Muth 23:09What is driving all this inflammation and certainly restoration over resignation. Do not resign to the fact that you have this life altering disease that is never going to change. Because if we find the root and we restore the body, you don’t have to live in that death sentence that you’ve been given of a diagnosis, whether it’s fibromyalgia, MS, Alzheimer’s disease, celiac disease, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, it does not matter what that diagnosis is. We can change it, we can make it better, we can reduce the symptoms, we can improve your life. Maybe not in ways that you are absolutely looking for, maybe not in a perfect world, but we can change the trajectory of where your life is going. And it’s because you’re not an ICD9 code or an ICD10 code. You’re not a code, you’re not an MRI result, you’re not a lab result, you’re a human body asking support, not a name. And I say that with a little hesitation because so many people are looking for the name. So many people are angry that someone didn’t find the name. I have clients that come to me that are so angry that the conventional medicine system did not identify their Lyme disease, that they’re looking for someone to sue and there is no one to sue because they didn’t find it, because sometimes they just don’t know. You’re asking for conventional medicine, practitioner and system to provide for you a label that is not within their wheelhouse to do. Because the way they treat Lyme disease and the way an eyelads practitioner looks at Lyme disease and has. Has the ability to test differently are two very different things. Dr. Deb Muth 25:27You’re asking for a system to perform in a way that they are not trained and guided to do. Then you’re looking and asking for somebody to place blame for an illness that you have, that you have yet taken ownership for. And I know that sounds harsh, and I know there’s going to be a lot of people that are angry at me for saying that. But I sit in front of you as someone who had Lyme disease, who had mold mycotoxin illness, who had high viral titers, who had post Covid peripheral neuropathy, who had the diagnosis of ms, who has white matter brain disease, who treated all of it not in the conventional world, who has halted the white matter disease and regrew her brain by 1.5 standard deviations, which is unheard of in 18 months. So I can say this to you. There is no one to blame for your lack of diagnosis or your diagnosis. It is life. It is what happens to us. And you have a choice at the crossroad to either take the path of hatred and anger and bitterness and blame and never getting better a result of that, or you have the ability to take the path of curiosity and openness and willingness to change and willingness to walk down a path that is different than what the conventional medicine is telling you to do. And those are your choices and you get to make those choices. But what you don’t get to do is blame some someone else and try to destroy them for something that they are not able to do. That is not what we get to do in this life. Dr. Deb Muth 27:29It is not right and it is not fair. If someone has truly injured you, that’s different. That’s different. But this looking to blame somebody because they didn’t give you a label, Ridiculous in my opinion. And if you’re listening and thinking right now, I’ve been diagnosed, but I’m not better, I want you to hear this clearly. You are not broken. You are not crazy, and you are not done. Sometimes the most healing moment isn’t getting that diagnosis. It’s realizing that the diagnosis was never the whole story. And that’s where the real healing begins. When we look at the entire story, we look at your entire life from the beginning to where you are now and what has happened to get you there. And once we get that, then we can put you back together. Not in the old way, in a new way in an amazing way, in a way that you would cherish your life for every moment that you have of it. Good, bad and ugly. A diagnosis should not be the doorway. It’s not a dead end. It is just the beginning. Remember, you don’t need another diagnosis. You need your life back. And that’s what’s important. Dr. Deb Muth 29:19We are living in a moment where medicine is being forced to evolve not because systems want to, but because patients are demanding better. This post diagnosis era isn’t about rejecting science, it’s about using it wisely. It’s about restoring function, dignity and hope. And I hope that if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who’s been labeled but not yet helped. Because sometimes the most powerful healing starts when someone finally feels seen. Thank you for being with me here today. If you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe and follow. Let’s talk Wellness now on YouTube, Spotify or wherever you’re listening and I’ll see you next time. Until then, keep asking better questions, trusting your body and remembering you are more than a diagnosis.The post Episode 254 – Beyond the Diagnosis: Healing in a Post-Diagnosis Era first appeared on Let's Talk Wellness Now.

It's 2026, and an estimated 4 million people will LOSE health insurance coverage in the coming months! Meanwhile, for those who do have insurance, premium costs and deductibles are skyrocketing! Living with hypothyroidism -- or hormonal issues like menopause, or hormonal weight gain -- is challenging enough! But what if you're trying to do it without health insurance? It can feel totally overwhelming. In this eye-opening episode of Paloma's podcast, we explore practical solutions, real-world strategies, and lesser-known pathways to manage your thyroid health affordably when traditional insurance isn't part of the picture. You'll hear compassionate discussion about why coverage gaps matter, how they impact everyday thyroid care, and ways to get the care you need without breaking the bank — or your spirit. Whether you're currently uninsured, between plans, or just curious about your options, this episode puts empowerment front and center. Here's what we break down in this episode: 

This episode features Dr. Anshul Gupta and Connie Zack from Sunlighten discussing how infrared saunas and light therapies support Hashimoto's and thyroid disorders. Connie shares how infrared helped her brother recover from heavy metal toxicity and explains the science behind Far Infrared for detoxification, inflammation reduction, improved circulation, and adrenal balance. The conversation also highlights safety, wavelength differences, and why Sunlighten's patented infrared technology stands out.Claim Your FREE Spot On Reversing Thyroid Summit 2.0 - https://drtalks.com/summits/reversing-hashimotos-thyroid-disease?uid=924&oid=106&ref=2764About Connie Zack -Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Inspired by her brother's health transformation, she and her husband, Aaron,left successful pharmaceutical careers to revolutionize the industry with science-backed innovations. Connie is a pioneer in infrared light technology, driving widespread education on its benefits through collaborative partnerships. A passionate advocate for holistic health, Connie integrates nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy into her life. As a mother, wife, wellness enthusiast, entrepreneur, she brings light, hope and happiness to the world through her expertise in how infrared light and heat impacts healthy lifespan.Free Gift From Connie Zack -Save up to $1,400 on your sauna purchase before 01/31/2026https://get.sunlighten.com/1ddbklor7jcz

Are you struggling with unexplained fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or brain fog despite doing all the "right" things? Mineral balancing might be the missing piece in your wellness puzzle. In this episode, we will explore how mineral deficiencies impact everything from thyroid health to energy levels, and why most people are walking around undernourished without even knowing it.Join Jenn Trepeck on Salad With a Side of Fries as she chats with Sophie Shepherd, founder of She Talks Health and a functional medicine expert. Sophie shares her transformative story of reversing Hashimoto's disease and gut dysfunction through mineral balancing and explains how most of us are severely undernourished despite eating well. Discover which everyday habits are silently depleting your magnesium, potassium, and sodium levels, why the calcium-to-potassium ratio matters more than you think for thyroid health, and how simple dietary shifts can restore your energy production and hormone balance without extreme measures or restrictive protocols.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How mineral imbalances contribute to thyroid dysfunction, chronic fatigue, and brain fog, and why traditional thyroid panels might not reveal the complete picture of your health✅ The critical role of HTMA testing (hair tissue mineral analysis) in identifying nutrient deficiencies and understanding the unique mineral balance your body needs based on your life stage and stress levels✅ Which everyday factors deplete your minerals most rapidly, including chronic stress, undereating, poor gut health, birth control, and other medications that create hidden nutritional deficiencies✅ Practical food strategies to support adrenal function and energy production, including the benefits of high-quality sea salt, bone broth, coconut water, and why potatoes deserve a place in your mineral-rich dietThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to mineral balancing and how calcium-potassium ratios affect thyroid hormone absorption into cells05:24 Sophie's health journey from IBS diagnosis to discovering Hashimoto's and reversing symptoms through functional medicine09:52 Understanding minerals as the spark plugs of life and what mineral balance truly means for your body11:50 Common signs of mineral deficiency, including fatigue, salt cravings, brain fog, mood swings, and PMS symptoms14:41 Top mineral thieves in daily life, chronic stress, undereating, soil depletion, and medication side effects17:28 When to consider functional lab testing versus focusing on foundational wellness habits and lifestyle changes21:51 Food-first approach to mineral balancing, focusing on macro minerals like magnesium, sodium, and potassium25:29 Debunking sodium fears and understanding the difference between table salt and high-quality Celtic sea salt, and mineral relationships and cofactors30:31 Final thoughts on finding solutions to mineral imbalances and reclaiming energy through personalized nutrition32:37 Brand recommendations, minerals that are overprescribed, and Sophie leaves the listeners with her final adviceKEY TAKEAWAYS:

What if gout, Hashimoto's, and heart disease aren't separate problems—but early warning signs of the same hidden issue unfolding inside your body? In this episode, I reveal how these often-dismissed symptoms quietly connect through inflammation and metabolism, and why so many people are told their labs look “fine” long before a real health crisis hits. If you know something feels off, this conversation will help you finally connect the dots.For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/gout-symptomsThank you to our sponsors! Check them out: Visit Juvent.com/GUNDRY and use code GUNDRY at checkout to get an extra $300 off your Juvent Micro-Impact Platform.Head to homes.com to find the right home for you.Go to timelinenutrition.com/GUNDRY to get 10% off your first order of Mitopure.Get a quote today at Progressive.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wisdom from North -her assistant will follow up with affiliate link to share   One of the unexpected gifts of my Hashimoto's diagnosis 14 years ago was awakening to the deep connection between my voice, my truth, and my power. Back then, I was a gold-star people-pleaser — constantly giving my authority away to people I assumed knew better than I did.  It's no coincidence that the thyroid sits at the throat chakra — the energetic center of expression, truth, and self-honoring.  Side note – starting this podcast was one of the clearest messages I ever received from my Higher Self, a divine nudge to heal my voice, reclaim my truth, and trust what was moving through me. In today's episode, I'm joined by Jannecke Øinæs, host of the wildly loved Wisdom from North, who shares a parallel and powerful journey — from child star to spiritual awakening, catalyzed by the profound experience of losing her voice. If you've ever felt called to trust your inner knowing, soften self-judgment, or come home to your authentic truth, this conversation is for you.   Takeaways Jannecke's journey from child star to spiritual teacher was marked by significant challenges. The Jante law in Norway influenced Jannecke's self-perception and led to struggles with self-worth. Experiencing a loss of her voice catalyzed Jannecke's spiritual awakening. Self-love is a continuous journey that requires ongoing effort and compassion. Mystical experiences can provide profound insights and affirmations of spiritual truths. The universe is vast and intricate, filled with beauty and love. Authenticity is essential for true self-expression and connection with others. All prayers are heard, and there is no limit to divine love and support. Returning to the innocence of childhood can help us reconnect with wonder and joy. We all have access to the divine within us, and meditation can help us tap into that connection.   About Jannecke Jannecke Øinæs is the founder and host of Wisdom from North, a leading podcast exploring spirituality, consciousness, and human potential. A former child star, Jannecke now interviews some of the world's most respected spiritual teachers and thought leaders, sharing insights on awakening, self-love, and living in alignment with truth.   About Your Host, Julie Reisler Join Julie Reisler weekly, podcast host, intuitive coach, author, and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to access your spiritual gifts and inner guidance to be your You-est You® and achieve greater inner peace, spiritual connection, happiness, and abundance. Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and wisdom from spiritual luminaries, experts, conscious leaders, psychic mediums, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life.  Be sure to subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/juliereisler and ring the notification bell so that you never miss a powerful episode! Here's to your truest, You-est You! Love, Julie   You-est You® Resources for YOU! See below for free tools, resources, programs, and goodies to help you become your YOU-EST YOU!   FREE Manifest Your Goals & Dreams 7-Day Toolset This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your 'You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. Get it at: juliereisler.com/toolset   FREE Intuition Test Unlock your unique intuitive super-powers and discover your dominant Intuition Language™. Take the free test now at https://juliereisler.com/intuitiontest-podcast   Intuition Activation Mini-Course - 90% OFF! For a limited time only, get access to Julie's powerful transformative Intuition Activation mini-course for 90% off! You'll have lifetime access to this course that is full of video modules, worksheets, meditations, tools and practices to unlock your intuition and activate your inner guidance! Sign up now at https://juliereisler.com/activation    Craving deeper connection beyond words? Explore my Meditation Portal — a sacred space for weekly guided meditations, energy healing, and intuitive alignment. These channeled journeys are activations designed to help you reconnect with your soul, expand your inner awareness, and live from a place of calm, clarity, and higher love.

 Is your thyroid health determined by more than just your food choices and lifestyle?In this episode, I speak with Justin Harris, a certified functional genomics practitioner, who explains how understanding your genetic blueprint can unlock personalized strategies for managing thyroid health. We dive into how genetics influences key factors like oxidative stress, detox pathways, and autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's and Graves' disease. Justin also shares how genetic testing can offer insights into your body's unique response to food, exercise, and environmental factors. By understanding your genetic makeup, you can make more informed decisions about nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle changes. We also touch on the role of epigenetics in how your genes express themselves and how modifying your lifestyle can improve thyroid function and overall health.Tune in to find out how your genes could be the missing piece.Episode Timeline:00:00 – Episode Preview01:50 – Podcast Intro01:50 – Justin's background story05:58 – Can genes be changed?09:34 – Key thyroid-related genes10:32 – Oxidative stress explained13:26 – Measuring oxidative stress15:52 – Estrogen metabolism genes18:53 – Understanding methylation20:48 – Gut health and genes23:23 – Caffeine metabolism genetics25:50 – Weight loss gene factors30:19 – Histamine and genetics31:36 – Bone and vitamin D genes34:57 – Vitamin D dosing risks38:21 – Who should test genetics40:33 – Final thoughts on healing41:52 – Where to find Justin42:53 – Post-Episode ReflectionsAbout Justin Harris: is a certified Functional genomics practitioner, Functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, primal health coach, and nutritionist. He is on the internal clinician team of the DNA company, and has written articles for the DNA digest, and contributed content for the DNA university. He's also the podcast host for the DNA talks podcast.Connect with Justin Harris:https://thednacompany.com/ https://www.instagram.com/justinharrisofficial/ To take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric's Graves' disease and Hashimoto's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric's published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

  What if PCOS, Hashimoto's, and autoimmune disease aren't lifelong sentences—but clues your doctor is missing?     In this powerful episode of The Lisa Fischer Said Podcast, Lisa sits down with bestselling author and patient advocate Daria Anne DiGiovanni to unpack decades of unanswered symptoms, medical gaslighting, and the truth about functional medicine. Daria shares her deeply personal journey through PCOS, insulin resistance, endometriosis, and Hashimoto's—and how conventional medicine repeatedly failed to look upstream.     Together, Lisa and Daria break down why the insurance-based healthcare model isn't built for chronic illness, how subtle symptoms get dismissed for years, and why women must take ownership of their health data, labs, and healing decisions. You'll learn how fasting insulin, inflammation markers, and hormone balance reveal what standard bloodwork often ignores—and why investing in the right practitioner can be life-changing.     This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with unexplained symptoms, autoimmune conditions, hormone imbalance, or frustration with the "just deal with it" medical mindset.    

More people than ever are ordering their own lab tests—no doctor's visit, no waiting room, no referral required. But when your results arrive, are you truly empowered… or left with more questions than answers?In this episode of Paloma's podcast, we take a closer look at direct-to-consumer (DTC) lab testing and why it has become such a powerful—and sometimes confusing—tool for people managing thyroid and other chronic health conditions. We explore what's driving this trend, how DTC testing fits into today's healthcare system, and where it can fall short without proper guidance.We break down what you need to know, including:Why patients turn to DTC testing after feeling dismissed, rushed, or unheardWhat kinds of lab tests are commonly available without a prescriptionThe risks of interpreting numbers without clinical contextHow “normal” ranges can still miss what's going on in your bodyWays to bring DTC results into productive, collaborative conversations with your providerThis episode isn't about replacing medical care—it's about using your health data wisely. If you've ever considered ordering your own labs, already have results you don't fully understand, or want to be a more informed participant in your care, this conversation will help you navigate DTC testing with clarity and confidence.

 A deep dive into how spirulina and chlorella support thyroid health and Hashimoto's through nutrient density, detoxification, and mitochondrial energy. These algae provide selenium, B12, and SOD for thyroid function, immune balance, and fatigue relief.Claim Your FREE Spot On Reversing Thyroid Summit 2.0About Catharine Arnston -Catharine Arnston is a leader in algae nutrition, a seasoned entrepreneur, and a passionate educator. With a PhD, MBA, and board certification as a health coach, she has spent over 15 years researching the science behind algae and translating complex findings into practical health insights.Her journey began in 2008 when her sister's cancer diagnosis led her to explore alkaline foods—ultimately discovering algae, one of the most nutrient-dense and alkaline foods on the planet. Shocked that algae's benefits were well documented in thousands of studies yet largely unknown in the West, she founded ENERGYbits® to change that.Catharine has since read thousands of scientific papers, spoken on 300+ podcasts, lectured at conferences, and become a recognized voice for algae's role in health, longevity, and sustainability. Her energetic, accessible communication style has helped doctors, consumers, and wellness leaders better understand and embrace algae—now endorsed by NASA and the United Nations as a solution for nutrient density and global food challenges.Website -https://energybits.com/

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Eric shares how he personally overcame Graves' disease using a natural, root-cause approach and now helps others do the same through functional medicine. In this episode, we explore the differences between hyperthyroidism and Graves' disease, early symptom recognition, and why addressing gut health and stress is essential for long-term healing. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Dr. Eric Osansky is a chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and the founder of Natural Endocrine Solutions. After being diagnosed with Graves' disease, he reversed it using a natural protocol, which inspired his passion for helping others with hyperthyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity. He now supports patients globally through his books, podcast, and online thyroid community.We discuss the following:All about Dr. Eric OsanskyHyperthyroidism overview and symptomsFactors influencing thyroid conditionsCommon hyperthyroid triggersLabs commonly used for testingGraves and Hashimoto's antibody overlapPossibility of stopping Graves medicationViews on radioactive iodine and surgeryPerspectives on iodine supplementationGut health and hyperthyroidism connectionSupporting life after thyroid removalGuidance for managing hyperthyroidismWhere to find Dr. Eric Osansky_____EPISODE RESOURCESWebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebook group  Podcast Natural Endocrine Solutions Healing Graves' Naturally group Hashimoto's Triggers bookThe Hyperthyroid Healing Diet bookNatural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease bookEFH Thyroid Bloodwork Panel_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

FREE Hashimoto's and Thyroid Type Training and Support CallThursday Jan 29 ,2026 @ 8:30pm EasternRegister here: https://innatopiler.com/zoomcall/Cooking with Hashimoto's often becomes the hardest place to stay consistent, not because you do not know what foods are supportive, but because figuring out how to cook in real life takes energy, planning, and the right setup.In this conversation Inna and Hypothyroid Chef Ginny Mahar talk about how to actually cook in a way that supports your body without turning food into another source of stress. You will see how anti inflammatory eating looks in real life, why personalization matters, and how to think about meal prep, leftovers, freezing, and cooking methods in a way that preserves energy instead of draining it.The episode also goes beyond food and into the kitchen itself, from pots and pans to utensils, cutting boards, and food storage. If cooking with Hashimoto's has felt overwhelming or unrealistic, this conversation will help it feel simpler, calmer, and more doable.For full show notes, please see:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/cook-hashimotos-hypothyroid-chef-ginny-mahar/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping For more information about everything Hashimoto's please visit InnaTopiler.comIf you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto's, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto's, please check out Inna's 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don't yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna's next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcall FREE Hashimoto's and Thyroid Type Training and Support CallThursday Jan 29 ,2026 @ 8:30pm EasternRegister here: https://innatopiler.com/zoomcall/

Hey friend — I know life (and the news) can feel overwhelming, so this episode brings you back to basics: belly breathing to calm your nervous system and simple habits to protect your gut. Have you ever noticed that even when you eat “the right foods,” your digestion and symptoms still feel off? Stress and gut health are deeply connected, especially for those living with Hashimoto's. Understanding the link between stress and leaky gut patterns can help explain why flares happen even when your diet looks good on paper. In this episode, you'll learn: How chronic stress shifts your body out of “rest and digest” and disrupts digestion Why rushed eating and poor chewing can worsen gut permeability How stress-driven changes in the gut lining can contribute to autoimmune flares in Hashimoto's If you're feeling overwhelmed, tired of fighting your body, or stuck in a cycle of symptoms, this conversation will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface and why calming your stress response is a foundational step.   SCHEDULE A COACHING SESSION: Hashimoto's Health Session https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/   Listen to the ABIDE episode: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/150-hhl-abide/ And get 30 days free: https://abide.com/ref/hashimotospodcast    JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

"It felt like a bird was trapped in my chest, trying to get out!!" ~Quote from a thyroid patientEver felt your heart flutter, pound, or skip out of nowhere — and wondered why?

In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Jacie and Barbara explore the connection between Hashimoto's disease and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS). They dive into the importance of early diagnosis, crucial blood tests, and the differences between conventional and functional treatments. The episode also includes personal anecdotes and practical tips for managing thyroid health, touching on topics like diet, stress management, and the significance of tracking symptoms. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and disclaimer 00:26 Continuing our autoimmune series 00:51 Understanding Hashimoto's Disease 02:40 Symptoms and diagnosis of Hashimoto's 07:50 Hashimoto's causes and triggers 12:29 Treatment Options 13:27 Symptom management with lifestyle changes 18:31 Tracking and monitoring your health 21:43 Community Support For more information and support, join us at https://thecirsgroup.com Order Jacie's book! The 30 Day Carnivore Bootcamp: https://a.co/d/7MgHrRs The CIRS Group: Support Community: https://thecirsgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecirsgroup/ Find Jacie for carnivore, lifestyle and limbic resources: Jacie's book on the Carnivore diet!  https://a.co/d/8ZKCqz0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladycarnivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyCarnivory Blog: https://www.ladycarnivory.com/ Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

If you've ever wondered whether your thyroid questions are too specific or if anyone else is dealing with the same confusion this episode is for you.In this Q&A episode, I answer a mix of situational and common thyroid health questions submitted by listeners with Graves', Hashimoto's, and other thyroid conditions. We cover topics like thyroid antibodies, lab interpretation, medication decisions, iodine, fatigue, hair loss, nodules, and lifestyle factors such as fasting and gut health. Some questions are very individual, while others apply broadly and can help you better understand your own labs and symptoms. My goal is to give you context not one-size-fits-all answers, so you can make more informed decisions about your next steps.If you've been asking yourself, “Does this apply to me?” or “Why hasn't this been explained clearly before?”, tune in and see which of these questions helps bring clarity to your own thyroid journey.Episode Timeline: 00:04 – Episode Overview 01:40 – Antibodies and Thyroid Eye Disease03:35 – T3 vs T4 Medications05:45 – Hyperthyroidism vs Graves Disease07:05 – When Thyroid Meds Don't Help09:09 – Fluctuating Hyper and Hypo Labs11:40 – Hyperparathyroidism and Surgery Questions15:55 – Thyroid Ablation: Risk vs Benefit18:32 – What Triggers Graves Disease22:10 – Iodine: Helpful or Harmful?26:10 – Hair Loss and Thyroid Imbalance27:34 – Preventing Postpartum Thyroiditis30:10 – Intermittent Fasting and Thyroid Health33:00 – Gut Testing: Is It Worth It?36:30 – Thyroid Nodules and Treatment Options40:15 – High Cholesterol and Thyroid Issues42:40 – Can You Stop Thyroid Medication?45:10 – Normal TSH, Still SymptomaticTo take the Save My Thyroid Quiz visit www.savemythyroid.com/quiz Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric's Graves' disease and Hashimoto's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric's published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Ever wondered if the way we've been taught to eat actually supports your thyroid? In this episode, we reimagine what a thyroid-friendly diet looks like in 2026. With the USDA's newly released Real Food Pyramid shaking up decades of nutrition advice and Dr. Andrew Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Pyramid gaining traction, where do people with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's fit in?Join us as we break down:

In this inspiring and deeply honest episode, Priscilla sits down with Lori, a client in the Reclaim Inner Circle, where she receives 1:1 support following the thyroid framework. Lori shares her extraordinary 50-year journey with Hashimoto's and what finally shifted after decades of feeling dismissed, misunderstood, and left to "figure it out" alone. Lori has lost 100 pounds—twice in her lifetime. But like so many women with thyroid and metabolic challenges, the weight loss never felt sustainable because the deeper issues were never addressed. Diets worked… until they didn't. Doctors listened… until her labs appeared "normal." Her symptoms were treated like mysteries instead of messages. This is the story of what happens when a woman refuses to give up on her health—even after half a century of searching for answers. Today, at 69 years old, Lori says she feels better now than she did in her 30s. Better energy. Better inflammation control. Better thyroid understanding. Better self-advocacy. Better confidence in her own body. And she credits that shift to finally working on the root causes instead of jumping from diet to diet or waiting for the next prescription to "fix" everything. ❤️ Inside This Episode, Lori Shares:

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6ymQgVLC5cAutism & Parkinson's https://youtu.be/1E53ZYehUCU?si=69pKeFSKi07GGsATHypothyroid Biomarker https://youtu.be/X6CxX9kA6b0?si=Bkr8ZKooNdie-N6IDr. Kristen Lyall, ScD https://youtu.be/cjBR8m82KZQ?si=C-Tclr25oBbid7qGNicole Rincon & links to her other episodes in notes https://youtu.be/jRd7rE38W90?si=i8CvVutA4a1K9NzeDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismChroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autismFig Tree Christian Golf Apparel & Accessories, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://figtreegolf.com/?ref=autismCognity AI for Autistic Social Skills, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://thecognity.com00:00 Serotonin Recap: thalamocortical connections (esp. S1 somatosensory)02:41 Aromatic Amino Acids & UV-sensitive aromatic benzene rings04:56 Personal Sunlight Reversal Host reversed Hashimoto's (2005–2024) via increased sunlight07:58 Cell-Level Roles Serotonin drives neurogenesis, migration, dendrites/spines; T3 matures organelles, myelination & cellular energy11:00 Maternal Thyroid Dependency Fetus relies on maternal T3/T4 until ~weeks 16–20; hypothyroidism as easy, modifiable biomarker for autism/Parkinson's13:07 Substantia Nigra & Basal Ganglia Neuromelanin/dopamine loss in substantia nigra links autism & Parkinson's; disrupts basal ganglia go/no-go orchestration15:44 Mitochondria & Melanin Energy Cytochrome c oxidase produces H2O in ETC; melanin + water coupling provides power 18:00 Hypothyroidism Biomarker Call Undisputed, simple-to-check risk factor; urgent prenatal thyroid screening & sunlight exposure needed20:36 Modern Environment Impact Blue light/low sunlight blocks synthesis; upstream fixes (reflexes, thyroid checks, sunlight) offer prevention/recovery potential22:15 Serotonin & T3 Synergy Serotonin architects connections; T3 engineers cell/organelle maturity & myelination; combined deficits cascade into autism/Parkinson's24:00 Substantia Nigra Detail Loss of neuromelanin/dopamine in substantia nigra (mesencephalon) impairs basal ganglia; ties to movement disorders in both conditions25:44 Mitochondria Water Production Cytochrome c oxidase (complex IV) generates H2O; melanin & water 27:58 Final Synthesis & Implications Serotonin + T3 critical for cell development/myelination; maternal hypothyroidism disrupts both autism/Parkinson's riskX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGxEzLKXkjppo3nqmpXpzuAemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

"Se você tem um martelo na mão, todo problema parece prego." No episódio de hoje do Rapidinhas da Bela, mergulhamos na nova polêmica do wellness: usar análogos de GLP-1 (como Ozempic e Mounjaro) para "desinflamar" doenças autoimunes como Hashimoto e Lúpus, mesmo sem precisar perder peso. Será que a ciência sustenta isso ou estamos criando um novo problema?Eu analiso a fundo a relação entre gordura e inflamação, o potencial promissor desses medicamentos, mas principalmente o risco real de causar um estresse metabólico que o seu corpo não aguenta. Falamos também sobre o elo perdido no tratamento das autoimunes: o seu sistema nervoso e a percepção de segurança celular. Um episódio curto, direto e essencial para quem busca saúde além da estética.Neste episódio, você vai aprender:A diferença entre desinflamar por emagrecer vs. efeito direto do remédio.O risco do "Flare": por que mudanças bruscas podem disparar uma crise autoimune.Por que não devemos usar "um canhão para matar uma formiga".A conexão vital entre sistema nervoso esgotado e doenças autoimunes.O papel do campo energético e emocional na cura real.Meu livro Perimeno Quê? O manual que eu queria ter tido quando eu passei pela perimenopausa já está disponível para vendas.

Have you ever wondered why Hashimoto's healing feels slow, even when you're doing “all the right things”? If you are living with Hashimoto's and feeling discouraged by the pace of progress, this conversation will help you reset expectations in a grounded, hopeful way. In this episode, Esther sits down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Jen Mann to talk through what a realistic Hashimoto's healing timeline actually looks like and how to achieve it. This episode offers reassurance for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or tempted to give up because results are not happening fast enough.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why Hashimoto's healing takes longer than most people expect What changes often show up first before labs improve How to stay encouraged and consistent during the ups and downs Press play to listen to the full conversation and gain clarity, perspective, and hope for your own healing journey.   Book a complimentary Discovery Call with Nova Health (Dr. Jen's clinic) where clients begin their journey toward real, lasting health. https://intakeq.com/booking/lccbyl?serviceId=e2cf0d79-b221-463b-b198-1c3d3a53899f   JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about   Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/   ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.   This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

In this special episode, we sit down with our client Ashley to share her journey of losing over 100 pounds and, more importantly, maintaining those results. Ashley opens up about the programs that failed her in the past, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and how sustainable lifestyle changes impacted far more than just the number on the scale. From navigating Hashimoto's disease to becoming a role model for her children, this conversation highlights what is possible when you commit to long-term change and are willing to take action, even when it feels uncomfortable.We talk about:-overcoming Hashimoto's disease-becoming a role model for your children-breaking old habits-the impact of positive coach feedback-building sustainable lifestyle changes-becoming more physically capable-choosing to do it scaredTime Stamps: 0:00 Introduction1:53 Ashley's history4:20 programs that have failed in the fast6:28 being a “failure”9:34 overcoming hesitations11:24 creating learning opportunities13:25 coaching the whole person17:31 seeing physical changes24:30 focusing on sustainability26:10 message to former self30:22 message to someone who is scaredCONNECT WITH KAIT:Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd791:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157IG: https://www.instagram.com/kaitannmichelle/Email: https://go.maverickonlinecoaching.net/mailing-listFree FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18fyYCSZgn/?mibextid=K35XfPCONNECT WITH MAVERICK:Four Phase Course: https://www.skool.com/4-phase-body-transformation-9674/about?ref=df07484c52f048a59dac76c46465bd791:1 Coaching: https://form.jotform.com/241375086805157IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.willetts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women deserve clear and empowering hormone education that actually makes sense, and Dr. Julie Taylor delivers exactly that in this action-packed conversation. Drawing from her book, The Hormone Manual, she walks through what is happening in each decade of a woman's life and offers simple, effective strategies to support energy, metabolism, mood, cycles, and overall wellbeing. You will learn how to understand your body's signals, what tests truly matter, how to navigate perimenopause with clarity, and which lifestyle changes create the biggest impact. This episode is filled with practical wisdom that helps women feel informed, capable, and confident in every season. Topics Covered In This Episode: Hormone changes across life stages Functional medicine testing for women Supporting metabolism and mood Perimenopause and symptom relief Daily habits for hormone balance Show Notes: Learn more about Dr. Taylor Follow @julietaylormd on Instagram Read The Hormone Manual: A Straightforward Guide for Every Woman at Every Stage of Life Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's online nutrition program and community, Postpartum Reset, an intimate private community and online roadmap for any mama (or mama-to-be) who feels stuck, alone, and depleted and wants to learn how to thrive in motherhood. Listen to today's episode on our website Functional Medicine Physician | Root-Cause Healer | Women's Hormone & Gut Health Expert Dr. Julie Taylor is a pioneering functional medicine physician dedicated to uncovering the why behind chronic illness. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she blends cutting-edge lab testing, personalized nutrition, and lifestyle medicine to help patients reclaim vibrant health—without relying on band-aid solutions. After witnessing the limitations of conventional care during her residency at a top-tier academic medical center, Dr. Taylor pivoted and embarked upon a preventive medicine residency at Loma Linda University.  It was there that she was first introduced to the concept of preventing and reversing disease.  After completing her training, she then pursued advanced training through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and became one of the first physicians in her region to practice preventive and functional medicine. She specializes in: •  Hormone optimization (thyroid, adrenal, PCOS, menopause/perimenopause) •  Gut microbiome restoration (SIBO, leaky gut, IBS) •  Autoimmune reversal (Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis) •  Mold & environmental toxicity •  Longevity & metabolic health Her signature course "Hormone Clarity:  A Doctor's Straightforward Guide to Navigating Menopause" has helped thousands ditch brain fog, fatigue, and stubborn weight by addressing hidden infections, nutrient deficiencies, and genetic predispositions. Patients praise her rare ability to translate complex science into actionable, sustainable plans. A nationally recognized speaker and USA Today bestselling author of The Hormone Manual: A Straightforward Guide for Every Woman at Every Stage of Life (2025), Dr. Taylor has been interviewed on NBC, Dr. Phil, as well as numerous podcasts.  She has been featured in Real Simple magazine as well as numerous other publications .   When not seeing patients at her boutique clinic, Julie Taylor MD Functional Medicine, in Pasadena, CA (or virtually in Tennessee), Dr. Taylor mentors the next generation of functional docs and advocates for integrative care reform. She believes true healing begins when medicine treats the terrain, not just the disease. "Your body isn't broken—it's sending signals. My job is to help you listen." 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What if your body could heal—without more medications, specialists, or confusing diets? In today's episode, Wendy Knox shares her incredible journey of reversing Hashimoto's thyroiditis, terrible IBS, chronic pain, and losing 29 pounds—naturally—using the Feel Great system. After years of living in discomfort, inflammation, and fatigue, Wendy found a sustainable path to true healing. Her story will inspire anyone struggling with autoimmune issues, digestive distress, or unexplained pain. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Wendy's lowest point—and the health conditions she thought she'd live with forever How the Feel Great system helped her rebalance her thyroid and calm autoimmunity The unexpected gut and digestion improvements that resolved her daily IBS symptoms How reducing inflammation helped her finally break free from chronic pain The simple shifts that led to her 29-pound weight loss Her advice to anyone who feels like they've "tried everything" without success Links Mentioned:

When fatigue lingers, it can be a sign that the body's ability to produce energy isn't functioning the way it should. Could that be what's happening in your case?. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Scott Sherr to explain why energy dysfunction is so common in chronic illness, and how methylene blue is being used clinically to support mitochondrial function, oxidative stress balance, and detoxification.I also explain why this topic is especially relevant for people with thyroid and autoimmune conditions, based on what I see regularly in practice. We finish by discussing nervous system regulation, GABA support, and why calming the stress response is often necessary before energy can truly improve.If you've been feeling worn down despite “doing all the right things,” this episode will help you think differently about what your body may actually need.Episode Timeline: 00:02 – Episode Introduction01:43 – Dr. Scott's Background06:26 – When Hyperbaric Helps08:59 – Hyperbaric and Chronic Illness12:51 – What Is Methylene Blue13:10 – Why Methylene Blue Helps18:04 – Why Energy Breaks Down19:09 – Detox and Antioxidant Support23:09 – Antimicrobial Effects Explained26:59 – Acute vs Chronic Dosing29:20 – Methylene Blue for UTIs32:04 – Safety and Side Effects37:33 – Thyroid and Autoimmune Support38:55 – Energy Changes in Thyroid Patients41:54 – Who Should Not Use42:16 – Product Quality Differences51:55 – Understanding the GABA System52:41 – GABA, Anxiety, and Sleep59:49 – When GABA Support Helps1:03:06 – Final Thoughts and ResourcesAbout Dr. Scott Sherr: Is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) specialist. His clinical practice is built on HOMe as its foundation, complemented by an integrative approach to hyperbaric oxygen therapy that incorporates cutting-edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (utilizing the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personalized practices, synergistic technologies (both new and ancient), and more.Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr: Dr. Scott Sherr's Personal Website - https://drscottsherr.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/ Transcriptions  Website - https://www.instagram.com/troscriptionsInstagram - To learn more about the Hyperthyroid Healing Diet Challenge visit Savemythyroid.com/challenge2026  Free resources for your thyroid healthGet your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.comHigh-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto' s Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles Watch Dr. Eric's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos Join Dr. Eric's Graves' disease and Hashimoto's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308 Read all of Dr. Eric's published books: http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks Work with Dr. Eric: https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

Support your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____Neisha shares her personal journey reversing debilitating Hashimoto's & hypothyroid symptoms through a personalized, meat‑centric, high‑fat approach and how she navigated fertility struggles and pregnancy while adjusting diet and lifestyle for thyroid health. We also discuss pragmatic tools like stress management, supplement strategies (including iodine), and how to transition diets slowly to support the body without overwhelming it. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Neisha Salas-Berry is a registered nurse and certified health coach who has spent years helping people reverse autoimmune and metabolic conditions using nutrition and lifestyle. She personally overcame Hashimoto's, hypothyroid symptoms, and fertility challenges through a high‑fat, meat‑centric diet and continues to coach others through her community. Neisha emphasizes gradual dietary change, symptom tracking, and mental‑emotional wellness as key pillars of sustainable health.We discuss the following:All about Neisha BerryEarly hypothyroid and Hashimoto's symptomsChanges after childbirthThyroid medications Neisha usedLow energy despite keto carnivoreNeisha's stance on removing dairyNeisha's personal dairy intakeStarting iodine and addressing concernsComplementary supplements Neisha usesThoughts on carbs and carnivoreKey supports in hypothyroid healingWhere to find Neisha Berry_____EPISODE RESOURCESIodine MeasurementsStory of NehemiahWholeness Method Mind Body ProgramWebsite InstagramYouTubeDr. Berry's community24 Hour Urine Iodine Loading Test KitNutritionist's Guide to the Carnivore Diet_____WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 

For 15 years, Ben lived with chronic inflammation and arthritis that doctors blamed on age and genetics. Medications only masked symptoms and never addressed the root cause. In this episode, Ben explains why arthritis is not a joint problem, but a gut and immune system issue. He breaks down the science behind autoimmune inflammation, leaky gut, and how certain “healthy” foods can silently trigger flare-ups. You'll learn how gut permeability overstimulates the immune system, why anti-nutrients like lectins, oxalates, and nightshades can worsen rheumatoid arthritis, and how eliminating specific foods can quickly reduce pain and inflammation. Ben also shares his step-by-step protocol to repair the gut, lower systemic inflammation, and restore immune balance using nutrition, fasting, bone broth, high-quality protein, fermented foods, and lifestyle habits. This conversation applies not only to arthritis, but also to other autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto's, lupus, and psoriasis. If you're inflamed, exhausted, or stuck in chronic pain, this episode offers a clear, actionable path forward. Your body isn't broken. When the interference is removed, healing becomes possible. FREE GUIDE: 5 VEGETABLES YOU MUST AVOID  - https://bit.ly/4skFhbL