Podcasts about T3

Your Nervous System Is the Vital Sign Nobody Is Checking Blood pressure. Heart rate. Respiratory rate. These are the numbers medicine has built its entire screening system around. But what if the thing driving all of those numbers, the autonomic nervous system, is never actually assessed? Dr. Terri sits down with returning guest Jim LaValle — internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and founder of the Metabolic Code platform — for a conversation that connects dots most clinicians never connect. The nervous system as a root driver of cardiovascular disease, thyroid dysfunction, gut permeability, autoimmune disease, blood sugar dysregulation, and sleep failure. If you're doing all the right things and still not getting results, this episode may be the missing piece. They cover heart rate variability, what your wearable data is actually telling you, why 60% of people who die of a heart attack have no arterial disease present, and the specific supplements, adaptogens, theanine, holy basil, phospholipids, aged garlic extract, that can begin to calm a chronically activated sympathetic nervous system while you work on the root cause. This is a masterclass in practical nervous system medicine. Bring a pen. What you'll discover: Why heart rate variability is as important as blood pressure — and what it tells you about your cardiovascular risk [20:21] The shocking stat: 60% of people who die of a heart attack have no arterial disease present. What is actually killing them [22:22] How chronic sympathetic dominance suppresses T3, causes gut permeability, triggers autoimmune thyroiditis, and disrupts sleep — all from the same root cause [44:45] How to use your wearable data practically: what to look at in the morning, how to read your sleep data, and why your sleep score may be lying to you [50:32] Box breathing vs. meditation: why they are two different tools that work best together — and how to know when you've actually arrived in that meditative state [35:12] Why 5am boot camp may be the worst thing you can do for your nervous system — and what to do instead [59:15] The supplement protocol for calming sympathetic dominance: theanine, loric acid, holy basil, kava, phospholipids, magnesium threonate, and Kyolic aged garlic extract [1:12:24] How blood sugar directly drives sympathetic tone — and why people with diabetes almost always end up with heart disease [1:01:58] Why childhood stress and prenatal maternal stress can hardwire sympathetic dominance into the nervous system before a child is even born [1:06:13] You cannot optimize what you have not calmed. The Dr. Terri Show is presented by EVEXIAS Health Solutions.Learn more and find a provider near you at evexias.com Connect with Dr. Terri:

Mark Saxton, CEO of Baird Medical, highlights their microwave ablation technology, which is being used to address a significant treatment gap for benign thyroid nodules. This minimally invasive approach is an alternative to radiofrequency ablation, accommodates patients with pacemakers or other cardiac devices, and provides faster recovery. Unlike surgery, microwave ablation preserves thyroid function, eliminating the need for ongoing hormone replacement therapy Mark explains, "It's very interesting that we're focused on thyroid tumors because they're an extremely prevalent issue. Most of those tumors are benign, and for many of those patients, active surveillance, or what we call watchful waiting, is appropriate. But a portion of those may need more than that. Their nodules are growing, they're becoming symptomatic either cosmetically or they're compressing on their throat, and that becomes extremely bothersome for them."   "A minimally invasive option, like a microwave, may be more appropriate for those patients than a surgery would be. The bottom line is there's still a huge gap between diagnosis and treatment, and that's an exciting problem for us to want to solve." "So surgery is extremely safe and very appropriate in many patients, but there is a scar, it's a surgery, you're under general anesthetic. The other thing that surgery does is if we do a thyroidectomy, we may be destroying the thyroid's ability, obviously, then to provide the hormones, T3 and T4, that regulate some of our metabolism. So with the microwave, we just destroy the nodule. We don't impact thyroid function in that way, so patients don't need that hormone replacement. So that's another great reason to move forward with something more minimally invasive." #BairdMedical #MicrowaveAblation #ThyroidMWA #MWA #ThyroidCare #ThyroidNodules #MinimallyInvasive #InterventionalEndocrinology #Endocrinology #PatientCare #MedicalDevices BairdMed.com Download the transcript here

Mark Saxton, CEO of Baird Medical, highlights their microwave ablation technology, which is being used to address a significant treatment gap for benign thyroid nodules. This minimally invasive approach is an alternative to radiofrequency ablation, accommodates patients with pacemakers or other cardiac devices, and provides faster recovery. Unlike surgery, microwave ablation preserves thyroid function, eliminating the need for ongoing hormone replacement therapy Mark explains, "It's very interesting that we're focused on thyroid tumors because they're an extremely prevalent issue. Most of those tumors are benign, and for many of those patients, active surveillance, or what we call watchful waiting, is appropriate. But a portion of those may need more than that. Their nodules are growing, they're becoming symptomatic either cosmetically or they're compressing on their throat, and that becomes extremely bothersome for them."   "A minimally invasive option, like a microwave, may be more appropriate for those patients than a surgery would be. The bottom line is there's still a huge gap between diagnosis and treatment, and that's an exciting problem for us to want to solve." "So surgery is extremely safe and very appropriate in many patients, but there is a scar, it's a surgery, you're under general anesthetic. The other thing that surgery does is if we do a thyroidectomy, we may be destroying the thyroid's ability, obviously, then to provide the hormones, T3 and T4, that regulate some of our metabolism. So with the microwave, we just destroy the nodule. We don't impact thyroid function in that way, so patients don't need that hormone replacement. So that's another great reason to move forward with something more minimally invasive." #BairdMedical #MicrowaveAblation #ThyroidMWA #MWA #ThyroidCare #ThyroidNodules #MinimallyInvasive #InterventionalEndocrinology #Endocrinology #PatientCare #MedicalDevices BairdMed.com Listen to the podcast here

BLUEPRINT WAITLIST - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/the-bio-individual-blueprint-waitlistCARBS - USE CODE SUMMER50 - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/offers/B8z53ZXr?coupon_code=SUMMER50Do Carbs Cause Diabetes? The Truth About Weight Loss, Hormones, and Reintroducing Carbs (Perimenopause-Friendly)Sarah Kleiner answers common questions about carbohydrates, arguing that blaming carbs alone for diabetes and weight gain is shortsighted and ignores lifestyle and environmental factors like circadian rhythm, light exposure, sleep, and grounding. She shares her experience with long-term carb restriction leading to low T3, hormone issues, worsened metabolic health, and weight gain, and explains how adding back healthy carbs has helped many clients—especially perimenopausal and menopausal women—sleep better and lose weight. She distinguishes whole-food carbs from processed versions (e.g., potato vs. chips), discusses carb timing and insulin sensitivity, explains individualized carb needs, and addresses glycation, AGEs, oxidative stress, and deuterium through a “terrain/mitochondria” lens. TESTIMONIALS - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/testimonialsBLUEPRINT TESTIMONIALS - https://docs.google.com/document/d/18KAOOuw33Yg0pJomVG5LySaZFdioReNRaaLNP3mSNGE/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.5kttr5hvafmwTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Carb Questions Intro00:29 Sarah Story Low Carb02:44 Disclaimer And Coaching04:37 Do Carbs Cause Diabetes 05:20 Astronaut Lifestyle Factors 08:17 Good Carbs Vs Junk 10:59 Weight Loss And Thyroid15:32 Carbs Timing Circadian18:07 How Many Carbs Needed19:43 Menopause Carb Strategy23:40 Reintroducing Carbs Safely25:50 Glycation And AGEs30:29 Why Cutting Carbs Works32:02 Randall Cycle Deuterium34:43 Wrap Up And ResourcesSTUDIES:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12361776/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378043/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03350482https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24694994/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20585000/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1249190/This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!

Berömmelse och sjukdom. Det var som om J Dilla såg möjligheterna och begränsningarna för sig själv och afroamerikansk musik överlag den där natten januari 2003. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Att lyssna på hiphopens Albert Einstein var som att blicka upp mot stjärnorna och förundras.På albumet ”Welcome 2 Detroit” förvandlades Jay Dee till J Dilla. Gled bort från en bruten och egensinnig jazzsoulfusion mot en hårdare, samplingsfri och teknologisk stil. I numret ”Big booty express” la Dilla ut länken mellan Detroit och Dusseldorf. I samarbetet med syskonsjälen Madlib (”Champion sound”)målade han en själfull, alternativ framtid genom vacker desorientering som fascinerade musikälskare. Dilla var på väg att förverkliga sina drömmar när allt fick en brutal vändning.I avsnittet möter du även Madlib, T3, Baatin, Elhzi, Wajeed, Biz Markie, Derrick May, Frank n Dank, Phat Kat, Guilty Simpson, Dweli, Newcleus och Common.

T3 + Vitamin A = LDL + Pregnenolone = All Sex Steroid Hormones The Critical Biochemical Pathway Most People Never Learn About In this episode of the Improvement Warrior Podcast (Substack, Apple), Jason Yun breaks down a critical biochemical pathway: how T3 (the active form of thyroid hormone) works with Vitamin A to help utilize LDL cholesterol, which then supports the production of pregnenolone — the precursor to all sex steroid hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, etc.). Jason explains the interconnected roles of these molecules in energy production, hormone balance, fertility, mood, and overall vitality. He connects this pathway to his core teachings on circadian biology, mitochondrial health, and the importance of proper light exposure. The discussion highlights why disruptions in this chain are common in modern life and offers practical insights into supporting it naturally through lifestyle, nutrition, and environment. Whether you're dealing with low energy, hormonal imbalances, or simply want to understand how your body produces and regulates sex steroids at the deepest level, this episode delivers clear, actionable knowledge rooted in real biology rather than conventional approaches.Timestamp Log 0:00 – Intro & welcome to Episode 891:10 – Overview of the key pathway: T3 + Vitamin A3:45 – Role of LDL Cholesterol in the process6:20 – Pregnenolone as the mother hormone9:00 – How this leads to all sex steroid hormones11:30 – Practical implications for energy, hormones & vitality13:45 – Ties to circadian biology, light exposure, and mitochondria15:30 – Key takeaways and action steps16:40 – Closing thoughts & outroResources MentionedImprovement Warrior Newsletter PatreonSubstackOne Tap ZapMagnesium Breakthrough

En este episodio hablamos del cap. 4 de la T3, "Tumbleton": un Hightower berrinchudo, Lady Kilo de Ayuda vive en una cueva, Ramira vuelve a nerfearse y a echarse encima a toda la corte y, una vez más, no pasa nada en el castillo embrujado.Puedes ver y escuchar este episodio en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o lo puedes escuchar en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Desbloquea contenido solo para miembros en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ y ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.¡Únete a la comunidad fandaloriana en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠El entusiasmo por las ñoñadas ha reunido a Mareo Flores, Andrés "Boludo" Durán y Dani Forlann en un podcast que, además de hablar sobre el universo de Star Wars, también se clava en otras series, películas, cómics, videojuegos y nerdeces. This is the way.

Jason and Suzi are joined by T3 Editor-in-Chief Mat Gallagher to reveal the winners of the T3 Awards 2026, celebrating the best gadgets, brands and innovations of the past year. From flagship smartphones and smartwatches to LEGO Smart Play, sustainable tech and Product of the Year, they break down what deserves your attention. Plus, Jason explains why Sony's decision to stop producing physical PlayStation games could have huge consequences for gamers and collectors alike.Enter our new Gadget Show competition! £5,000 to spend at CEX is up for grabs via https://www.patreon.com/thegadgetshowTo get three issues of T3 magazine for just £1, head to https://www.t3.com/gadgetshowHuge thanks to CeX for supporting the Podcast. Want to bag yourself a tech bargain or trade in your old gear? Head over to www.webuy.comFull competition Terms and Conditions can be read here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gadget-show-and-150646343#futuretech #TheGadgetShowTo get in touch with the Gadget Show Podcast, email: contact@northone.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Terminator: Resistance (2019) synopsis: “Terminator: Resistance is a 2019 first-person shooter game developed by Teyon and published by Reef Entertainment. The game is based on the Terminator franchise, set during the original future war depicted in the films The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).”Available on: PC, PlayStation, and XBox.On this bonus episode, Corey reviews Terminator: Resistance! If you grew up loving the future scenes in Terminator 1 & 2 then this video game is for you! Everything from the weapons to the costume designs are straight from those segments. The only thing the developers use from T3+ are the various Terminator designs, like the T-600 from Salvation. Like with the RoboCop game Corey reviewed two years ago (from the same developers), if you're a fan of the Terminator franchise then this is a must-play game!Leave a comment on Spotify or Instagram and let us know if you've played Terminator: Resistance and what you thought of it!— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

El día de hoy en nuestro segmento semanal del cuerpo habla lo que la boca calla ahora de T3, vamos a hablar de varias recomendaciones para los somáticos digestivos y también su contexto inconsciente.Déjanos tus comentarios y siguenos: Patreon con audios subliminales para Reprogramación R3PR0 5D HACK3O M3NTAL.Acceso a todos nuestros eventos en nuestro Link en Biohttps://linktr.ee/QUANTUM_GDLÚnete a nuestra comunidad desde cualquiera de nuestros eventos del año para obtener beneficios extraCOMUNIDAD MANADA QUANTICA DE CENTRO QUANTUM Informes en Whatsapphttps://wa.me/523310202149Te invitamos a visitar nuestros canales, activar la campanita, dar like y repost para seguir ayudando a más personasNuestros canalesINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/QUANTUM_GDLTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@quantum_gdlYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@CentroQuantum/podcastsFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/QuantumGDL https://t.me/centroquantum....#Quantum #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #centroquantum #despertardeconsciencia #quantum #constelacionesfamiliares #fisicacuantica #cuantica #tupuedescrearturealidad #googlepodcasts #CentroQuantum #podcast #epigenetic #conciencia #spotify #taniaramón ##inteligenciaemocional #amor #magia #matrix #JacoboGrinberg #bioreprogramación

Jay Dee, senare J Dilla, var en etablerad beatskapare i slutet av 90-talet. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Han hade serverat höjdpunkter med bland andra Pharcyde, Busta Rhymes och egna gruppen Slum Village. Men som en del av mentorn Q-Tips producentlag Ummah kamouflerades hans insatser för publiken.Det var en form av vattentortyr när Dilla gång på gång såg att informationen på skivorna inte gav honom något erkännande. Orättvisorna som en gång drabbat hans far ekade i huvudet. Men inget kunde ta ifrån Dilla det stora inflytande han hade på musiken.Hur mönstren i rytmer som låg fel, före och efter i en unik ficka, satte standarden för en ny typ av hiphoplåt. Sättet som soul- och funkhistorien transporterades via maskinen tillbaka till människan blev också ett fundament för den så kallade neosoulrörelsen och inspirationskälla för D'Angelo när han mejslade fram ”Voodoo”. Avsnittet innehåller även möten med bland andra T3, Erykah Badu, Tony Allen, Bernard Purdie, De La Soul, D'Angelo, Amp Fiddler, Robert Glasper, Frank Bush, Black Milk, Baaten, Wajeed och Que. D.Det återstår två delar i J Dilla-serien: ”Delirium” samt ”Norwegian wood”.

El día de hoy para cerrar semana bendita de arranque de T3, vamos a darte un podcast que esperemos te dehe en reflexión y en reconciliación con Dios, La Fuente de Luz. Gracias por estar en este arranque de T3..Déjanos tus comentarios y siguenos: Patreon con audios subliminales para Reprogramación R3PR0 5D HACK3O M3NTAL.Acceso a todos nuestros eventos en nuestro Link en Biohttps://linktr.ee/QUANTUM_GDLÚnete a nuestra comunidad desde cualquiera de nuestros eventos del año para obtener beneficios extraCOMUNIDAD MANADA QUANTICA DE CENTRO QUANTUM Informes en Whatsapphttps://wa.me/523310202149Te invitamos a visitar nuestros canales, activar la campanita, dar like y repost para seguir ayudando a más personasNuestros canalesINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/QUANTUM_GDLTIKTOKhttps://www.tiktok.com/@quantum_gdlYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@CentroQuantum/podcastsFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/QuantumGDL https://t.me/centroquantum....#Quantum #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #centroquantum #despertardeconsciencia #quantum #constelacionesfamiliares #fisicacuantica #cuantica #tupuedescrearturealidad #googlepodcasts #CentroQuantum #podcast #epigenetic #conciencia #spotify #taniaramón ##inteligenciaemocional #amor #magia #matrix #JacoboGrinberg #bioreprogramación

En este episodio hablamos del cap. 3 de la T3, "Rhaenyra triunfante": la burocracia no acaricia, y sentarse en el Trono de Hierro no es solo dar órdenes y tomar vino, sino atender los pequeños detalles cotidianos que pueden volver loco a cualquiera.Puedes ver y escuchar este episodio en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o lo puedes escuchar en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Desbloquea contenido solo para miembros en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ y ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.¡Únete a la comunidad fandaloriana en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠El entusiasmo por las ñoñadas ha reunido a Mareo Flores, Andrés "Boludo" Durán y Dani Forlann en un podcast que, además de hablar sobre el universo de Star Wars, también se clava en otras series, películas, cómics, videojuegos y nerdeces. This is the way.

Enter our new Gadget Show competition! £5,000 to spend at CEX is up for grabs via https://www.patreon.com/thegadgetshowTo get three issues of T3 magazine for just £1, head to https://www.t3.com/gadgetshowHuge thanks to CeX for supporting the Podcast. Want to bag yourself a tech bargain or trade in your old gear? Head over to www.webuy.comFull competition Terms and Conditions can be read here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gadget-show-and-150646343#futuretech #TheGadgetShowTo get in touch with the Gadget Show Podcast, email: contact@northone.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Your TSH Number Isn't Telling You ft. Dr. Brittany Henderson Your TSH can look "perfectly normal" and you can still feel exhausted, foggy, cold, and stuck at a weight that won't budge. In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, I sit down with thyroid specialist Dr. Brittany Henderson to find out why. Dr. Henderson is fellowship-trained at Duke, ran thyroid programs at two major academic centers, and now runs her own thyroid-only practice, the Charleston Thyroid Center. She told me flat out that TSH alone is not enough, and that most doctors don't even know how to read a full thyroid panel. In this conversation we get into why TSH is actually a pituitary hormone, not a thyroid hormone, and why the "normal" TSH reference range was built on flawed population data that included undiagnosed Hashimoto's patients. I ask her what free T4, free T3, and reverse T3 actually reveal that TSH can't, and she walks me through why muscle mass is the missing piece in thyroid hormone conversion, since it's muscle tissue that activates T4 into usable T3. She also explains why up to 95% of people with severe Hashimoto's or a thyroidectomy may need combination T4/T3 therapy instead of T4 alone, and we break down the real differences between levothyroxine, desiccated thyroid extract, and combination treatment. We talk about patients who've been on the wrong thyroid medication for decades and what happens when it's finally corrected, plus the flip side: patients who never needed thyroid medication in the first place and how to tell the difference. Along the way we cover how birth control, inflammation, steroids, and menopause quietly throw off your thyroid labs without anyone telling you. If you've ever been told your thyroid is fine while your body is telling you otherwise, this episode gives you the exact labs to ask for and the language to ask for them. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Still second guessing yourself in the exam room? Click here! https://freechapter.lpages.co/self-gaslighting-habits-to-watch-for/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandre https://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandre https://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters 0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - From Duke-Trained Endocrinologist to Questioning the Standard of Care 12:38 - Why TSH Alone Is Not Enough 23:16 - Combination Therapy and the Muscle Mass Connection 25:17 - Desiccated Thyroid Extract: History and Misconceptions 35:19 - Pushback, Broken Guidelines, and Where to Find Dr. Henderson Guest Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrHendersonMD/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mythyroiddoctor/ Website:charlestonthyroidcenter.com | mythyroiddoctor.com | thethyroidfoundation.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dilla, eller Jay Dee, läste inte regelboken. Allt och mycket mer fanns redan i hans huvud. Rytmerna som haltade och krängde, och som förändrade hiphop och R&B. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Tillsammans med vännerna i Slum Village byggde han bit för bit sin egen värld i det plågade Detroit.Berömmelsen kom först till Jay Dee och hans beats. Medan T3 och Baatins skurar av säreget fristilflyt ovan rytmer med egen vilja till en början inte uppmärksammades i samma utsträckning.Jay Dees framgångar som producent (Pharcyde, Tribe, Busta etc.) innebar snart spänningar inom Slum Village samtidigt som det inflytelserika mästerverket låg framför gruppen.I del två hör du även intervjuer med bland andra T3, Baatin, Wajeed, James Brown, Illa J, Frank n Dank, Que D, Pete Rock, Busta Rhymes, Jimmy Jam och Q-Tip.

En este episodio hablamos del cap. 2 de la T3, "Desembarco de la Reina": Licha no da una, Ramira no da paso sin huarache (sin Daemon), el Tuerto calcula mal y le pican la chuleta, el Patas y el Rey Tostado manejan la comedia y la desnutrida hace enojar a la Sra. Panista del Valle de Arryn.Puedes ver y escuchar este episodio en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o lo puedes escuchar en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Desbloquea contenido solo para miembros en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ y ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.¡Únete a la comunidad fandaloriana en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠El entusiasmo por las ñoñadas ha reunido a Mareo Flores, Andrés "Boludo" Durán y Dani Forlann en un podcast que, además de hablar sobre el universo de Star Wars, también se clava en otras series, películas, cómics, videojuegos y nerdeces. This is the way.

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In this empowering episode, Dr. Fiona Lovely welcomes nurse practitioner Shelby Sheppard, a trusted hormone and sexual health expert who has been caring for Dr. Lovely's own patients for years. Shelby's journey from labor and delivery RN to founding Pause Health reflects her deep commitment to offering women the time, space, and personalized care they deserve—something that simply cannot happen in the standard medical seven-minute appointment. The conversation opens with the remarkable story of how Shelby helped a patient navigate postpartum depression using supplemental progesterone, challenging conventional medical dogma. They then dive into the blind spots of thyroid care, explaining why TSH alone is an unreliable marker and why T4-only medications often leave women feeling unwell. Shelby shares her philosophy of offering patients a menu of options rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. They explore the newly renamed PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome) from PCOS, the underutilized role of testosterone in women's health, and the profound impact of GLP-1 medications on metabolic health and mental well-being.  The episode also addresses sexual health, pleasure anatomy, and why women deserve to feel plugged back in—not just for sex, but for life. Together, they talk about: Why progesterone can be a game-changer for postpartum mood support as well as perimenopausal sleep disturbances, anxiety and others. The limitations of TSH testing for thyroid and why free T3 and reverse T3 matter. How GLP-1s combined with hormone therapy offer superior metabolic results. Testosterone's role in motivation, confidence, and overall vitality. Practical tips for navigating libido changes and communicating with partners. Tune in to learn why women's health is not a one-size-fits-all prescription—and how to become your own best advocate. Connect with Shelby: Website: www.pausehealth.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pause_health   Thank you to our sponsors for this episode:

In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage explains why temporary improvement does not always mean true recovery. He explores how thyroid medications, supplements, diets, exercise programs, and other health strategies can create meaningful short-term improvements while failing to address the underlying physiologic state that caused symptoms in the first place. Dr. Balcavage introduces the concepts of resilient physiology, chronic strain, and overload physiology, explaining why the same treatment can help one person, stop working for another, and make someone else feel worse almost immediately. He discusses why thyroid medication and supplements should be viewed as tools rather than complete treatment strategies, and why understanding the body's current physiologic state is essential for long-term healing. If you've ever experienced thyroid medication, supplements, or health protocols working temporarily before losing their effectiveness, this episode will help you understand why that happens and why rebuilding physiologic capacity may be more important than continually searching for the next supplement or higher medication dose. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why thyroid medications, supplements, diets, and health protocols often help initially but lose effectiveness over time The difference between resilient physiology, chronic strain, and overload physiology Why the same treatment can produce completely different results depending on your body's current physiologic state How chronic stress and limited physiologic reserve can cause the body to down-regulate metabolism and thyroid function as an adaptive response Why increasing thyroid medication or adding more supplements doesn't always resolve persistent symptoms How T4 and T3 medications affect thyroid physiology differently and why more thyroid hormone isn't always the answer Why supplements should support a recovery strategy rather than become the strategy itself The role of physiologic load, recovery capacity, inflammation, sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress in long-term thyroid health Why reducing physiologic load and rebuilding capacity is often more important than continually adding new treatments Resources Mentioned:

In this episode, I dig into one of the most frustrating things I see women struggle with: being told their thyroid is "fine" based on a single number, while they're still dealing with fatigue, weight gain, hair thinning, brain fog, and feeling cold all the time. Here's what I want you to take away: TSH isn't a full thyroid test. It's just a signal from your brain to your thyroid—not a measurement of what your body is actually producing or whether your cells can use it. The "normal" range is so wide you could drive a Mack truck through it. Normal doesn't mean optimal. The numbers I actually look at: Free T3 – the active hormone your cells actually use. It's the one that matters most and almost never gets tested. You can have plenty of T4 (the storage form) and still feel awful if you're not converting it. Reverse T3 – I think of this as the brake pedal that stress slams on. It's a mirror-image molecule (like your left hand vs. your right) that parks in your receptors and blocks the active hormone from getting in. Chronic stress, low iron, illness, crash dieting, and inflammation all push your body to make more of it. TPO and TG antibodies – these can rise 7 to 10 years before your TSH ever moves. Catching Hashimoto's early gives you a window to address the root drivers. It's never just one thing. Your thyroid gets ambushed—inflammation, stress, nutrient deficiencies, gut issues—all stacked and compounded over time. This is especially true in perimenopause, when rising cortisol, falling ferritin from heavy periods, and lower stomach acid all converge. That's why so many women hit a thyroid crash in their 40s. A real story from my own life: I went in for a checkup and asked to have my antibodies retested (I have a history of Hashimoto's). My doctor physically couldn't add the lab to my file because the system only allows it once—even though my previous result was out of range. This isn't about one bad doctor; the system isn't built to support you. I now have to order my own labs through an outside lab. What your body needs to convert T4 to T3: selenium, zinc, iron, and a calm nervous system. These nutrients are commonly depleted in women, especially with a history of oral birth control. And food is the most bioavailable source—so variety matters. Eating the same meal-prepped chicken and broccoli every week can leave you deficient. A word on supplements: more isn't better. I recently had to remove several supplements from a client's routine because they were overloading her with B vitamins and depleting her minerals. Expensive and fancy doesn't mean right for your body. My bottom line: You have to be the driver of your own health. Look back through your old labs right now and check whether your antibodies and Free T3 have ever been tested. If you've been struggling for six months or more, take action. Your body has an incredible ability to heal when we test properly, look at the whole picture, and give it the right things at the right time. If you need help figuring out your next steps, the link to schedule a strategy call with my team is in the show notes. You're not too far gone—you're closer now than you were before you knew this!

Low AMH, failed IVF, or told donor eggs, and still no real explanation for why? This episode looks at the system a standard fertility workup rarely checks: the nervous system, and how chronic stress affects egg quality, progesterone, thyroid function, and ovulation. If you are a high-achieving, Type A woman who has been told your stress is handled and your thyroid is fine, this is the seven things behind low AMH, diminished ovarian reserve, and recurrent pregnancy loss that rarely get investigated, including the cortisol pattern, the full thyroid panel, blood sugar, prolactin, and the stress nerves that run directly through the ovary. This episode covers: low AMH and high FSH, the cortisol curve, a single blood draw misses, thyroid antibodies and reverse T3 behind a "normal" TSH, how stress pulls raw material away from progesterone, blood sugar, and the 3 am wake-up, elevated prolactin, and the nervous system inside the ovary affecting egg quality. This episode is for you if you have low AMH, diminished ovarian reserve, a failed or cancelled IVF cycle, or recurrent miscarriage, and you have been told donor eggs are your only option, and no one has explained why this is happening. CHAPTERS 00:00 Why the woman who handles everything is the one who needs this 03:00 The seven things, and why this is physiology, not mindset 03:40 One: survival first, and reproduction turned down 05:00 Two: why a single cortisol draw misses the pattern 06:00 Three: thyroid antibodies and reverse T3 behind a normal TSH 06:50 Four: how stress competes with progesterone 07:50 Five: the 3am wake-up is blood sugar, not anxiety 09:00 Six: the prolactin that got flagged, then dropped 09:30 Seven: the nervous system inside the ovary 11:00 What you can actually change 12:30 The Functional Fertility Second Opinion NEXT STEPS What Your Clinic Missed guide: the lab markers behind each of the seven, in writing. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject MISSED. Functional Fertility Second Opinion: a call where I review your full picture, your labs, your blood sugar, and your partner's results, and help you make an informed next decision. Email hello@fabfertile.ca, subject FERTILE, or book a call with your partner here. I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Subscribe to Get Pregnant Naturally for weekly episodes on fertility optimization, IVF preparation, and the lab work your doctor probably isn't running. Get Pregnant Naturally: A Functional Fertility Second Opinion. If this show has helped you make sense of your numbers, please leave a review. It helps other women find the show and be their own advocate.

Hi friends! I have a brand new podcast episode live, and today we are talking all about thyroid health, hormones, and why so many women are being told they're "fine" when they are absolutely not. I'm sitting down with Ashley Cruz Arata, certified Integrative Health Practitioner and hormone specialist. For years she was dismissed by doctors who her me everything was fine because "all the labs were normal." Meanwhile, she was dealing with 35 lbs of weight gain, relentless joint pain, brain fog and crippling fatigue. She eventually healed herself and now helps high-achieving women 35+ get the real answers their doctors have been missing. I think you are going to love her. Check out what we chat about: Why conventional thyroid testing only looks at two markers and why that is a massive problem for millions of women The labs you should actually be asking for, including free T3, reverse T3, TPO antibodies, cortisol, and sex hormones Why intermittent fasting and more cardio can make thyroid dysfunction significantly worse The truth about thyroid medication and why taking it does not mean you are done Two free, easy at-home habits that support your thyroid and cortisol rhythm every single day The protein-before-coffee habit that can completely change how your day feels How stress is silently wrecking your hormones and Ashley's Sunday night ritual to manage it without adding more to your plate And so much more!! It was so great getting to chat with Ashley and I hope you love this episode! If you have ever been dismissed by a doctor or told your labs are normal while still feeling terrible, this one is for you! Ashley also has a free guide for you: Normal Isn't Optimal: The Essential Hormone Lab Guide That Shows You What "Normal" Labs Are Missing. Grab it here: https://ashleycruzarata.myflodesk.com/normalisntoptimal You can also find Ashley at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleycruzarata/ Website: https://ashleycruzarata.com/ About Ashley: Ashley Cruz Arata is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner helping high-achieving women 35+ lose weight and restore energy by addressing hormone and thyroid imbalances. After years of being told her labs were "normal" while dealing with fatigue, 40 lbs of weight gain, and brain fog — and a partial thyroidectomy that made things worse before they got better — she turned to functional medicine and never looked back. Ashley works with women who are done being dismissed and ready for real answers about their hormones. Partners: Shop Oliveda here. Try out luxury handbags and jewelry from Vivrelle and use my code GINAHARNEY for your first month free! Check out We Feed Raw! Maisey goes crazy for this! I use it as a topper for her kibble or mix it into her pup loaf. You can try the raw version, the raw dehydrated kibble, and they'll help you customize a plan for your pup. Use FITNESSISTA40 for 40% off your Meal Plan Starter Box here! Check out my new favorite red light device here, and use the code FITNESSISTA for a huge discount.  I've been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now. I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments. You can try out Nutrisense here and use GINA30 for 30% off. If any of my fellow health professional friends are looking for another way to help their clients, I highly recommend IHP. You can also use this information to heal yourself and then go one to heal others, which I think is a beautiful mission. You can absolutely join if you don't currently work in the health or fitness industry; many IHPs don't begin on this path. They're friends who are passionate to learn more about health and wellness, and want to share this information with those they love. You can do this as a passion, or start an entirely new career. You can use my referral link here and the code FITNESSISTA for up to $250 off the Integrative Health Practitioner program. I highly recommend it!

Volvemos a la telenovela dominguera de dragones, ahora con una Ramira que sigue nerfeada, tuertos que besan a sus mamás y batallas navales que no se entienden pero son muy entretenidas. En este episodio hablamos del cap. 1 de la T3, "Sal y mar, fuego y sangre".Los queremos mucho amigos, ¡y gracias por unirse a esta nueva temporada de Spoiler Boiler x El Fandalorian!Puedes ver y escuchar este episodio en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o lo puedes escuchar en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Desbloquea contenido solo para miembros en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ y ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Memberships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.¡Únete a la comunidad fandaloriana en ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!--⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠El entusiasmo por las ñoñadas ha reunido a Mareo Flores, Andrés "Boludo" Durán y Dani Forlann en un podcast que, además de hablar sobre el universo de Star Wars, también se clava en otras series, películas, cómics, videojuegos y nerdeces. This is the way.

Many people are told their elevated cholesterol and LDL levels are simply the result of diet, lack of exercise, or genetics. But what if rising cholesterol is actually a clue that thyroid physiology is slowing down? In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage explains the important relationship between thyroid signaling, T4 to T3 conversion, cellular metabolism, liver function, bile production, and cholesterol regulation. He discusses why cholesterol is essential for health, how the body produces and uses it, and why elevated cholesterol may be a sign that the body is struggling to convert food energy into cellular energy efficiently. Dr. Balcavage breaks down several mechanisms by which reduced thyroid signaling may contribute to elevated cholesterol and LDL levels, including decreased T4 to T3 conversion, impaired cholesterol transport, reduced LDL receptor activity, diminished bile production, and impaired bile flow. He also explains why simply lowering cholesterol with medication may not address the underlying physiologic stressors driving these changes. If you've been told your cholesterol is high despite eating well, exercising regularly, and doing all the "right" things, this episode explores why it may be time to look deeper at thyroid physiology, cellular metabolism, inflammation, liver function, and the body's adaptive stress response. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why cholesterol is essential for hormone production, cell membranes, vitamin D production, brain health, and bile formation How reduced T4 to T3 conversion can contribute to elevated cholesterol and LDL levels The critical role T3 plays in liver function, cholesterol transport, and bile production Why cholesterol may rise even when diet and exercise habits are healthy How impaired bile flow and gallbladder function can affect cholesterol clearance Why elevated cholesterol may be a sign of reduced thyroid signaling rather than simply a dietary problem The lab markers Dr. Balcavage uses to assess thyroid physiology, inflammation, metabolism, and cholesterol regulation Why addressing cellular stress and adaptive physiology is often more important than simply lowering cholesterol numbers Resources Mentioned:

Have you ever been told your labs are "normal"—but you still feel exhausted, gain weight despite doing everything right, struggle with brain fog, poor sleep, low motivation, or simply don't feel like yourself? In this eye-opening episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Show, Dr. Anna Cabeca sits down with endocrinologist and women's health expert Dr. Shamita Trivedi to uncover why "normal" lab results don't always mean optimal health. With nearly 20 years of experience in endocrinology and hormone health, Dr. Trivedi shares how she blends evidence-based medicine with a personalized, integrative approach to help women navigate thyroid dysfunction, perimenopause, menopause, insulin resistance, metabolic health, and hormone optimization. Together, Dr. Anna and Dr. Trivedi discuss the growing epidemic of weight gain, fatigue, and metabolic dysfunction in midlife women—and why traditional medicine often misses the bigger picture. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why "normal" thyroid labs may still leave you feeling exhausted • The difference between normal ranges and optimal hormone levels • How perimenopause creates a state of neuroendocrine vulnerability • The truth about GLP-1 medications and when they're appropriate • Why hormone replacement should never be one-size-fits-all • The hidden connection between thyroid health, metabolism, and weight gain • How gut health, inflammation, and lifestyle impact every hormone system • What women with premature ovarian insufficiency need to know If you've ever felt dismissed, unheard, or told everything is fine when you know something isn't right, this conversation will empower you to advocate for your health and understand your body on a deeper level. Listen now and discover why optimal health starts beyond "normal."   Key Timestamps 00:00 – Why endocrinology plays a critical role in women's health and hormone optimization. 03:20 – Premature ovarian insufficiency: why early menopause can be devastating and what can be done. 09:15 – Birth control pills versus physiologic hormone replacement in young women. 16:00 – Perimenopause as a period of neuroendocrine and immunologic vulnerability. 22:45 – Why hormone therapy should always be individualized. 28:30 – Weight gain, cardiometabolic changes, and why women "catch up" to men in heart disease risk after menopause. 32:50 – The role of GLP-1 medications: benefits, risks, and common misconceptions. 40:40 – Gut health, inflammation, endocrine disruptors, and the root causes of metabolic dysfunction. 52:10 – Microdosing vs. standard dosing approaches for GLP-1 medications. 58:20 – Can you safely come off GLP-1 medications without regaining weight? 1:08:45 – The thyroid conversation: why so many women are told their labs are normal when they don't feel normal. 1:16:30 – T3, T4, thyroid antibodies, and finding the optimal thyroid range. 1:24:00 – A real patient case study: how hormone and thyroid optimization gave a woman her life back.   Memorable Quotes "I don't look at isolated symptoms. I look for the thread that's tying everything together." — Dr. Shamita Trivedi "This is not your body failing you. This is a normal transition that everybody goes through." — Dr. Shamita Trivedi "Menopause is normal and mandatory. Suffering is optional." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "Your body will tell us what it needs. Our job is to listen." — Dr. Shamita Trivedi "Normal lab values are not always optimal values." — Dr. Shamita Trivedi "We have to treat the woman in front of us—not the lab report." — Dr. Anna Cabeca   Connect With Dr. Shamita Trivedi Website: https://drshamitatrivedi.com Casad Health & Wellness: https://casadhealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtrivedi_hormonedoc   Connect With Dr. Anna Website: https://dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

If you've ever been told your thyroid labs are "normal" but you still feel exhausted, cold, constipated, anxious, inflamed, or unable to lose weight, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage explores one of the most misunderstood concepts in thyroid care: the difference between a thyroid lab value being normal and being appropriate for your physiology. He explains why thyroid lab markers such as TSH, Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodies are often interpreted too simplistically and why normal lab values do not always mean healthy thyroid function. Dr. Balcavage breaks down how stress physiology, inflammation, immune activity, gut dysfunction, sleep disruption, nutrient deficiencies, and overall physiologic state can influence thyroid hormone production and T4-to-T3 conversion. He also explains why many thyroid patterns may actually represent adaptive responses rather than broken physiology. You'll learn how to interpret thyroid labs within the context of symptoms, health history, inflammatory markers, and overall physiologic state, and why focusing solely on optimizing lab values often fails to restore true health and well-being. Whether you're struggling with persistent hypothyroid symptoms despite normal labs or you're trying to better understand your thyroid physiology, this episode provides a deeper framework for understanding what your thyroid labs may really be telling you. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why normal labs don't always equal healthy thyroid function How to determine if your thyroid labs are actually appropriate for your physiology The role stress, inflammation, and lifestyle factors play in thyroid hormone regulation Why low T3 and poor conversion may be adaptive responses Why thyroid medication doesn't always resolve symptoms What to focus on beyond lab values to support better thyroid health Resources Mentioned:

Could your “normal” labs be missing the real reason you feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck? I'm joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as The Thyroid Fixer, to talk about why so many women over 40 are told their labs are normal while still feeling tired, foggy, inflamed, and unable to lose weight. We dig into thyropause, Hashimoto's, reverse T3, thyroid medication, and the exact labs women should ask for if they want real answers. My hope is that this episode helps you stop blaming yourself and start testing, advocating, and getting the support your body actually needs. What you'll learn: (06:28) Why Dr. Amie Hornaman believes “thyropause” deserves more attention for women over 40. (07:56) Why standard thyroid testing often misses what is actually happening inside the body. (11:20) How Hashimoto's, hormonal shifts, stress, toxins, and autoimmune triggers may contribute to thyroid issues. (13:15) Why TSH alone may not tell the full story of your thyroid health. (14:43) How reverse T3 can push the body into a survival-mode state that slows metabolism. (17:22) Which thyroid labs Dr. Hornaman recommends asking your doctor to run. (24:30) How thyroid symptoms and perimenopause symptoms can overlap and influence one another. (43:35) How GLP-1s, inflammation, and thyroid optimization may intersect when used appropriately. Love the podcast? Here's what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/thyroidfix If your routine or eating habits have changed recently head to BodyBio.com/JJVIRGIN to start supporting your gut. Mitopure supports the cellular energy that allows your muscles to actually respond and adapt. Mitopure gummies make it simple. Visit https://timeline.com/jjvirgin for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have ever come back from Europe and thought, why do I feel BETTER over there, this episode is for you. Natalie and her husband Brooks just got back from one of the most incredible trips of their lives. Germany, Switzerland, Lake Como, Piedmont, Lake Lucerne, Basel and Heidelberg. And it was not just beautiful. It rearranged some things in their bodies that they want to break down for you. In this conversation we go through every stop on the route, why pasta in Italy feels different than bread in the US, why dairy in Europe digests so much better, the hormone shift Natalie had to make during the trip, the digestive enzymes that came with us to every single meal, and a quick mention of the EMF and quantum testing we did in a lab in Germany (saving the deep dive for a future episode). Grab a coffee. Take this one with us.   WE GO DEEP ON: •  Day one and two at the Vitale Hotel in Stuttgart (plus a quick mention of the EMF testing we did in the lab) •  The Porsche Museum •  Konstanz, Germany (the San Francisco vibe, the perfume hotel, the bratwurst) •  The Vignette Pass drive into Switzerland •  Grand Hotel Victoria and the 3-hour Lake Como boat tour •  Villa Madonna in Piedmont — lady bugs, crop rotation, and the WHY behind Italian wheat •  Seelisberg on Lake Lucerne, the prettiest place we have ever been •  Basel and the best hamburger of our lives •  Heidelberg gelato •  Why dairy in Europe digests so differently than US dairy •  MassZymes at every meal   EPISODE LINKS:  •  Leela Quantum Tech ➜  https://leelaq.com/?ref=nataliejill save with code NATALIEJILL •  Quantum Upgrade ➜ https://quantumupgrade.io/start use code NATALIEJILL for a free 15 day trial •  MassZymes ➜ https://bioptimizers.com/nataliejill use code NATALIEJILL for 15% off  •  The Patch Method ➜ https://www.thepatchmethod.com/pages/thepatchmethod-natalie-jill use code NATALIEJILL for 20% off your first order TIMESTAMPS: •  00:00 — Why we feel better in Europe (open) •  04:00 — Stuttgart + Vitale Hotel + naked day (+ quick EMF testing side note) •  12:00 — Porsche Museum and Konstanz •  22:00 — Drive into Switzerland + supplement routine + the hormone story •  30:00 — Lake Como and the boat tour •  40:00 — Piedmont, Villa Madonna, and why Italian wheat is different •  50:00 — Seelisberg, fluffy cows, and the T3 mistake •  58:00 — Basel hamburger + Heidelberg gelato •  63:00 — The dairy breakdown + closing reflections   Catch the full episode on YOUTUBE HERE: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsYouTube   Thank you to our show sponsors:  MITOQ: Take control of healthy aging and longevity. Get 10% off using code NATALIEJILL at checkout on https://www.mitoq.com/  BIOPTIMIZERS: Get the digestive enzymes I take with every meal here https://www.bioptimizers.com/nataliejill  Free Gifts for being a listener of Midlife Conversations! Mastering the Midlife Midsection Guide: https://theflatbellyguide.com/ Age Optimizing and Supplement Guide: https://ageoptimizer.com   Connect with me on social media! Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Nataliejllfit Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Nataliejillfit   For advertising inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Disclaimer: Information provided in the Midlife Conversations podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before making any changes to your current regimen.  Information provided in this podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast does not create a client-patient relationship between you and the host of Midlife Conversations or you and any doctor or provider interviewed and featured on this show. Information and statements may have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease. Advertising Disclosure: Some episodes of Midlife Conversations may be sponsored by products or services discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation for such advertisements or if you purchase products through affiliate links. Opinions expressed about products or services are those of the host and/or guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any sponsor. Sponsorship does not imply endorsement of any product or service by healthcare professionals featured on this podcast.  

This episode started with a question I get constantly. Why is my routine not working anymore? The products are good. The consistency is there. But the skin is not responding the way it used to. More dullness. More puffiness. More fine lines despite the retinol. Here is what most of the skincare conversation is missing: your skin is not a surface problem. It is an output. A real-time signal of what is happening inside your hormonal system. And your bloodwork is the decoder. In this episode, I walk through four specific lab markers that directly control what your menopause skin does: estrogen, free T3, cortisol, and ferritin. Each one maps to a skin symptom you are probably already seeing in the mirror. Dryness and collagen loss. Estrogen. Stubborn dullness that no exfoliant fixes. Free T3. Fine lines that retinol cannot hold. Cortisol. Dark circles that no eye cream touches. Ferritin. These are not random. They are specific. And once you know what to look for, you stop blaming your products and start asking better questions. Your hormones are the primer. Your products are the paint. Paint on an unprimed surface looks beautiful for a day and then lifts. That is exactly what is happening for a lot of women in menopause, and it has nothing to do with the products they chose. This episode is the overview. The in-depth version, with the specific markers to request, what optimal ranges look like for skin health, and how to build a recalibration protocol around your results, lives inside the Skin Scholar Society on Substack. The Skin Scholar Society is where I publish the research, the protocols, and the education that goes deeper than a single episode can hold. If you are ready to stop guessing and start working with your biology, that is the place to be.   Lindsey Holder is a Menopause Skin Specialist and Master Esthetician with 16+ years of clinical experience. She helps women in menopause recalibrate their skincare to restore firmness, clarity, and glow without Botox or fillers. Find her at lindseyholder.com and on Instagram @lindseyrholder.    Meta Description (150 characters): Your skincare is not failing. Your bloodwork might be. Menopause skin specialist Lindsey Holder breaks down what your labs are telling your skin. Slug: /bloodwork-menopause-skin-podcast Focus Keyword: menopause skin and bloodwork Tags: menopause skin, bloodwork, hormones and skin, menopause esthetician, Skin Scholar Society Resources  Join the Skin Scholar Society: HERE   Download my Free 7 Day Skincare Guide: HERE Listen to exclusive podcast content + download my FREE esthetician-led skincare app Apple iOS: HERE Google Play: HERE Favorite Skincare Products HERE

Why do so many people continue to struggle with thyroid symptoms, hormone imbalances, fatigue, weight gain, digestive issues, and poor health even when their lab work looks "normal"? In this episode of The Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage sits down with board-certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith to discuss her new book, Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones, and the critical role gut physiology plays in hormone health. Dr. Smith shares her journey from traditional endocrinology to a more physiology-based approach after recognizing that many of her patients continued to get sicker despite receiving standard medical treatment. Together, they explore how gut health, chronic stress, inflammation, lifestyle factors, and cellular physiology influence hormone production, hormone metabolism, thyroid function, insulin regulation, estrogen balance, and overall health. The conversation highlights why optimizing lab values alone often fails to resolve symptoms and why addressing the underlying physiologic patterns affecting the body may be a more effective path toward lasting health improvements. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why many patients continue to struggle despite "normal" lab results How gut health influences thyroid hormone conversion and utilization The connection between chronic stress, gut dysfunction, and hormone imbalance Why insulin resistance is often driven by more than just diet The role of the gut microbiome in estrogen metabolism and detoxification How inflammation can affect hormone signaling at the cellular level Why hormone replacement does not always resolve symptoms The importance of addressing lifestyle, sleep, stress, nutrition, and gut function alongside hormone optimization How chronic physiologic strain may contribute to ongoing thyroid and hormone symptoms Why understanding physiology may be more important than chasing lab numbers Key Topics Discussed Gut microbiome and hormone metabolism Thyroid physiology and T4 to T3 conversion Insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction GLP-1 physiology Estrogen metabolism and the estrobolome Chronic stress and allostatic load Inflammation and cellular hormone signaling Leaky gut and immune activation Functional medicine and root-cause approaches Hormone replacement therapy considerations Lifestyle factors that influence hormone health About Dr. Cassie Smith Dr. Cassie Smith, MD is a dual board-certified endocrinologist, Founder of Modern Endocrine, and Chief Medical Officer of Renthyroid. She also serves on the medical faculty of Evexias Medical, a bioidentical hormone company. Dr. Smith is known for helping patients uncover why they still feel unwell despite "normal" lab results by using a holistic, root-cause approach to gut, metabolic, thyroid, and hormonal health. After completing her fellowship at the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center and being named a Top Doctor by 405 Magazine, Dr. Smith grew frustrated with the limitations of conventional care and built a model focused on treating the whole person—not just symptoms. She is the author of Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones: The Critical Connection Your Doctor Is Missing… and Why You Still Feel Bad Despite Normal Labs, and through her popular podcast, Hormones, Metabolism, and You, she translates complex endocrinology into practical, actionable guidance. Today, Dr. Smith and her team help thousands of patients each year get to the root cause of gut health issues, hormone imbalances, thyroid disease, and weight resistance. She is licensed to provide telehealth and in-clinic care across 47 states, based in Oklahoma. She is the author of Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones and host of the Hormones, Metabolism, and You podcast. Resources & Links

Why Your Thyroid Is the "Check Engine Light" Your thyroid is the check engine light, not the engine. With Hashimoto's, the real story is happening in your gut, your immune system, and your stress physiology, often years before your thyroid shows it. If you have Hashimoto's and you're only chasing your thyroid numbers, you're missing the bigger question: why is your immune system attacking your thyroid in the first place? In this episode of the Medical Disruptor, I break down what Hashimoto's actually is, what the standard "replace the hormone" approach misses, and why your low-functioning thyroid is often a check engine light for something deeper, including gut health, gluten, infections, chronic stress, and toxins. I'm Dr. E, the NP with the PhD, and I help humans go from medically gaslit to medically empowered. We'll cover leaky gut and the gluten-to-TPO connection, the gut microbiome's role in converting T4 to T3, infections like EBV and H. pylori, how chronic stress and cortisol affect your thyroid, endocrine-disrupting toxins, and the smartest next steps to take before you reach for supplements. Want more practical health tips? Join my newsletter! https://freechapter.lpages.co/newsletter-opt-in/ Feeling "normal but not okay"? Grab my free guide to track your symptoms, spot your patterns, and get taken seriously https://freechapter.lpages.co/normal-but-not-okay-handout/ Check us out on social media: https://www.instagram.com/drefratlamandrehttps://www.facebook.com/drefratlamandrehttps://www.tiktok.com/@drefratlamandre #functionalmedicine #drefratlamandre #medicaldisruptor #NPwithaPHD #nursepractitioner #medicalgaslighting Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:28 - Where Standard Treatment Falls Short 04:47 - The Gut, Gluten & Leaky Gut Connection 08:31 - Infections, Stress & Toxins 11:37 - What To Do Next: 5 Smart Steps 13:39 - Supplements That Actually Help Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's are surprised when they begin experiencing symptoms like bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, gallstones, fat intolerance, reflux, or elevated cholesterol. These issues are often treated as separate conditions, but they may all be connected through one important physiological relationship: the connection between thyroid function, bile flow, gallbladder health, and digestion. In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage explains why thyroid physiology influences far more than metabolism. Thyroid hormone signaling affects stomach acid production, digestive enzymes, gut motility, bile production, gallbladder contraction, cholesterol metabolism, microbiome balance, nutrient absorption, and even the integrity of the gut barrier. When thyroid physiology is altered, digestive function often changes along with it. Dr. Balcavage explores the critical role bile plays in digestion and overall health, including how bile acids function as powerful signaling molecules that influence metabolism, inflammation, blood sugar regulation, thyroid hormone activation, microbiome health, and immune function. He also explains why reduced T4-to-T3 conversion can impair bile production, gallbladder emptying, and bile delivery into the small intestine, creating a cascade of digestive and metabolic symptoms. You'll learn why digestive symptoms, gallbladder problems, dysbiosis, leaky gut, and elevated cholesterol are often downstream effects of chronic stress physiology and reduced thyroid signaling rather than isolated problems. Dr. Balcavage also discusses common bile-support strategies including ox bile, TUDCA, phosphatidylcholine, taurine, glycine, choline, magnesium, and bitters, explaining when they may be helpful and why they often serve as temporary management tools rather than long-term solutions. Most importantly, this episode highlights why addressing the underlying causes of reduced thyroid signaling and chronic physiologic strain is essential for lasting recovery. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why people with thyroid problems commonly develop gut, bile, and gallbladder issues The important role bile plays beyond fat digestion How bile acids influence metabolism, inflammation, microbiome balance, and thyroid hormone activation Why reduced T4-to-T3 conversion can impair bile production and bile flow The connection between hypothyroidism, elevated cholesterol, and gallbladder dysfunction How altered bile flow contributes to bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, dysbiosis, and leaky gut Why digestive symptoms are often adaptive responses to physiologic stress The relationship between chronic stress, reduced thyroid signaling, and digestive dysfunction When bile-support supplements like ox bile, TUDCA, taurine, glycine, choline, and phosphatidylcholine may be beneficial Why symptom management alone often fails to create long-term improvement The key factors that may be driving reduced thyroid signaling and digestive dysfunction beneath the surface Resources Mentioned:

You've heard about hot flashes. Maybe you've even had them. But the hormone shift that's quietly dismantling your mood, your metabolism, your sleep, and your sense of self? That started years before menopause and most women have no idea. In this solo episode, Dr. Terri DeNeui maps the full three-decade hormone timeline every woman needs to understand: the testosterone loss that begins in your 30s (and its devastating, and overlooked connection to depression), the progesterone decline that hits like a wall in your 40s, and the estrogen fluctuation that makes the late 40s and early 50s the most miserable stretch for many women. She also makes the case for thyroid as the most underdiagnosed piece of the puzzle and explains why a normal TSH doesn't mean your thyroid is actually working. Along the way, she takes on the antidepressant default, sharing her own doctoral research showing that women who optimized their testosterone resolved their depression entirely and the birth control pill habit that well-meaning gynecologists are still prescribing after 40, despite a very real and elevated stroke risk. This episode is for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s who've been told their labs are fine but know something is wrong and for anyone who wants to understand what's actually happening before settling for symptoms management. What you'll discover: Why testosterone, not estrogen is the first hormone women lose, and what that means for mood, focus, and body composition [04:50] The doctoral research that changed how Dr. Terri thinks about depression in women and antidepressants [05:17] Progesterone: the calming hormone that disappears in your 40s and why heavy, painful cycles are a deficiency not a life sentence [07:19] Why birth control pills after 40 carry serious stroke risk and what to use instead [08:50] The estrogen fluctuation that makes the late 40s and early 50s the hardest stretch for most women [09:43] Why "normal" lab ranges are based on a sick, unhealthy population and where you actually want your numbers [19:44] Thyroid: the most underdiagnosed condition in older women and why TSH alone doesn't tell the full story [16:33] T4 vs. T3 — and the key enzyme most women are quietly losing as they age [17:26] Why women need hormone optimization across the full lifespan not just to manage symptoms during the transition [14:04] The bottom line: your hormones don't just affect how you feel during menopause they shape every decade of your health. Finding a clinician who understands optimization, not just symptom management, changes everything. The Dr. Terri Show is presented by EVEXIAS Health Solutions. For more, visit: https://www.evexias.com Connect with Dr. Terri:

Protecting winter wheat during pollination can make the difference between preserving yield and quality or leaving the crop vulnerable to one of its most damaging diseases. That’s why the T3 fungicide timing remains one of the most important management decisions of the season. In this episode of RealAgriculture’s Wheat School, host Bernard Tobin is joined... Read More

You have been told your chronic fatigue, joint pain, and brain fog are just "stress" or IBS. But what if a Harvard medical discovery proved that a single biological switch in your stomach is actually the root cause of every symptom you are experiencing? Your gut lining is only one cell thick, and right now, it might be tearing apart. Uncover the exact biological mechanism behind "Leaky Gut" (intestinal permeability) and why it is the true driver behind autoimmune diseases, thyroid failures, and even neurological conditions like autism and anxiety. We explore the 2000 Harvard discovery of Zonulin—the protein switch that opens your gut junctions—and the exact environmental triggers forcing it open.  I break down the terrifying truth about how chronic stress alters your gut bacteria in just two hours, and how daily exposure to Glyphosate (Roundup) is starving your beneficial microbes. Finally, I reveal my exact 6-step clinical protocol to permanently seal your gut lining, including the specific amino acids (L-Glutamine), minerals (Zinc Carnosine), and soil-based probiotics required for total cellular repair.   Uncover what's really going on in your body with advanced biomarker testing for hormones, thyroid, and metabolism— plus a 1-hour consultation with a Senior Health Advisor! →  http://mybloodwork.com Thank you to our sponsors! Sunlighten Sauna: https://get.sunlighten.com/axepodcast Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/axe Caraway Home: carawayhome.com/drjoshaxe (Use code DRJOSHAXE) for an exclusive discount Watch The Dr. Josh Axe Show every Monday & Thursday on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjoshaxe?sub_confirmation=1 Pre-order my NEW BOOK, Heal Your Cells → https://bit.ly/3QJBcQ5

Discover 7 key signs of a slow thyroid and learn how to distinguish between Hashimoto's and general hypothyroidism. Plus, discover natural ways to support thyroid health and address common thyroid problems naturally.

In this Her Stack series episode, I open up about maternal mental health, postpartum anxiety, and the invisible biological load mothers carry long after the six-week checkup is over. This episode is not just for the newly postpartum mother. It is for the mother whose kids are four, eight, fifteen, and still asking herself why she does not feel like herself. I share why motherhood structurally changes the brain, hormones, and nervous system, and why so many mothers are left feeling anxious, foggy, depleted, or unlike themselves without ever being properly screened or supported. I walk you through the science of the postpartum neurosteroid withdrawal, the gray matter changes that persist for years, and the five-system map underneath maternal brain fog. Then I break down the full four-pillar protocol I use with my one-to-one clients: foundational nutrition, lifestyle and biohacking tools, the supplement layer including some of the most under-discussed compounds for the maternal brain, and the advanced peptide layer including Semax, Selank, NAD+, and bioregulators. This is the episode every mother needs. Send it to one. Join The LongHer Life for women-specific guidance on peptides, hormones, and longevity. I TALK ABOUT:  02:00 - My free peptide masterclass for moms next week 04:10 — Why maternal mental health is not just a six-week postpartum issue 06:30 — The numbers every mother should know (and the screening gap that explains everything) 08:20 — How pregnancy structurally changes the brain (Nature Neuroscience, 2017) 11:40 — The neurosteroid withdrawal nobody warned you about, and the FDA's $34,000 drug that proves it is real 13:50 — Pillar 1: DHA, protein, ferritin, blood sugar stability, and methylated Bs for the maternal brain 22:40 — Pillar 2: Protected sleep cycles, morning sunlight, vagal nerve activation, and red light to the brain 28:00 — Yoga nidra and NSDR as the workaround for mothers who cannot engineer a protected sleep cycle 32:45 — Simplifying routines, meals, outfits, and planning to reduce mental load 35:00 — Co-regulation: Why one hour of real adult conversation is medicine 38:40 — Creatine for maternal mental health, depression support, and cognitive fatigue in sleep-deprived moms 40:50 — Saffron and inositol for postpartum mood, anxiety, racing thoughts, and the "can't shut off the brain" symptoms 42:15 — Magnesium L-threonate, glycine, vitamin D, and low-dose methylene blue for sleep, brain fog, mitochondrial support, and nervous system balance 45:25 — Why peptides are an advanced layer and should come after nutrition, lifestyle, and supplement foundations 46:10 — Semax and Selank for anxiety, cortisol support, BDNF, dopamine, brain fog, memory, and maternal brain support 50:00 — NAD+ and bioregulators (Cortagen, Cerluten, Epithalon) for maternal energy, neuronal support, circadian rhythm, melatonin, sleep, and long-term brain health 58:15 — Why postpartum anxiety and depression need different kinds of support, and why SSRIs work for some mothers and not others 1:00:00 — Why lingering symptoms matter and which labs mothers should check RESOURCES: Labs to ask your provider for: TSH, free T3, free T4, reverse T3, ferritin, vitamin D, DHA panel Join The LongHer Life for women-specific guidance on peptides, hormones, and longevity. Free Peptide Masterclass for Moms: Join the waitlist for the next live class. The Her Stack Planner: The first peptide tracking journal built around female biology. Crisis support: 988 in the US, 988 in Canada PRODUCTS MENTIONED: Supplements DHA (omega-3) Creatine monohydrate Saffron (Crocus sativus extract) Inositol (myo + d-chiro blend) Glycine Magnesium L-threonate (BiOptimizers code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) Vitamin D Lion's mane mushroom Bacopa monnieri Methylated B vitamins (methylcobalamin, methylfolate, P5P) Methylene blue (low dose, pharmaceutical USP only) Peptides Semax Selank NAD+ options NOVOS code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Nuchido TIME+ code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY Nasal spray (Synchronicity Health code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) Bioregulators Cortagen Cerluten Epithalon LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music

Dr. Corey Schuler, PhD(c), FNP, DC, CNS, and director of medical affairs at Allergy Research Group, details his paper “Energy Allocation Resilience and Endocrine Integration” in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. He introduces the Energy Allocation System (EAS), which emphasizes how the body allocates energy—not just produces it—and links many symptoms to impaired bioenergetics and resilience. They discuss mitochondria as energy generators and cellular signaling hubs, the integrated stress response and endocrine coordination (HPA axis, thyroid, gonads), and mitohormesis/eustress (exercise, fasting, heat/cold, circadian “zeitgebers”). Schuler explains nuanced testing for fatigue (diurnal cortisol, CGM patterns, thyroid markers including T3/reverse T3) and a case of a perimenopausal woman where oral contraceptives and cortisol dysregulation affected glucose patterns. They cover mitochondrial support (removing obstacles like pollutants/antibiotics, triglycerides, carnitine, dietary fats, micronutrients) and pacing/sequencing lifestyle interventions.

If you've been trying everything to fix your thyroid or iron issues — medications, supplements, protocols, lab optimization, detoxes, gut healing, hormone balancing — and you still don't feel well… this episode may explain why. In this episode of the Thyroid Answers Podcast, Dr. Eric Balcavage breaks down why so many thyroid and iron protocols fail, even when lab values improve. You'll learn why "optimizing" TSH, T3, ferritin, iron, cortisol, hormones, or micronutrients often doesn't create lasting results… and why the real issue may have nothing to do with deficiency or dysfunction at all. Dr. Balcavage explains the concept of state-based physiology — how your body shifts between resilience, chronic strain, and defensive survival states based on stress load and available capacity. He also explains why many common thyroid and iron patterns are actually adaptive responses, not broken physiology. If you've been stuck chasing protocols, supplements, medications, or temporary improvements that never seem to last… this episode will help you understand why. What You'll Learn: • Why thyroid and iron protocols often stop working over time • Why optimizing lab values doesn't always improve symptoms • The difference between adaptive physiology and dysfunction • Why low T3 and iron dysregulation are often stress adaptations • How short-term symptom improvement can become a long-term trap • Why some people react poorly to supplements, hormones, or medications • The connection between inflammation, metabolism, and capacity • What "state-based physiology" means and why it matters • The three primary physiologic states: resilience, chronic strain, and overload • Why the same supplement or medication can help one person and harm another • How chronic stress changes thyroid conversion and iron regulation • Why more T3, iron, detoxing, or supplementation may worsen symptoms • The hidden problem with protocol-based medicine and optimization culture • Why symptoms and labs are often signals… not the root problem • How to begin reducing load and rebuilding physiologic capacity Learn More About Dr. Eric Balcavage Dr. Eric Balcavage is the co-author of The Thyroid Debacle and the creator of: • State-Based Medicine™ • The Adaptive Thyroid Model™ • The Strategic Thyroid Solution™ His work focuses on helping patients and practitioners understand thyroid physiology through the lens of metabolic stress, adaptation, and whole-body regulation. Dr. Balcavage's new book, Is This The Hill? releases later this year. Get on the waitlist to learn more and get exclusive bonus content here: drericbalcavage.com/hill   Connect With Dr. Eric Balcavage Website: https://www.drbalcavage.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericbalcavage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericbalcavage YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drericbalcavage If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's been stuck chasing protocols, supplements, or lab optimization without lasting results.

Have you been told your thyroid is normal, but you are still gaining weight, losing hair, exhausted by 3 PM, and living in a fog? If you have done everything right, clean eating, consistent exercise, and supplements, and nothing is working, this episode may finally give you the answer you have been looking for. It is not you. It is your thyroid.In this episode, Dr. Shivani Gupta sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, functional medicine thyroid specialist, host of The Thyroid and Hormone Fixer Podcast, and author of the new book The Thyroid Fix. Dr. Hornaman spent years being dismissed by six different conventional doctors before a seventh finally diagnosed her with hypothyroidism. Even then, the standard T4-only prescription left her no better. Backed by decades of clinical experience and the science of T3 conversion, reverse T3, and the thyroid-adrenal-hormone triangle, she breaks down exactly why so many women are undertreated and what to do about it.Dr. Hornaman shares her own story of gaining 40 pounds while competing in figure competitions and eating nothing but chicken, broccoli, and asparagus, and how it led her into functional medicine and eventually to building one of the most trusted thyroid practices in the country. Dr. Shivani also shares her personal journey from subclinical hypothyroidism to Armour Thyroid to discovering that even natural NDT was not fully working for her body. If you are a woman over 35 navigating perimenopause, unexplained weight gain, brain fog, or fatigue, and your doctor keeps telling you that you are fine, this episode is for you.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNWhy a normal TSH does not mean your thyroid is optimized, and the 5 tests every woman actually needs to ask for, including reverse T3 and TPO antibodiesThe T4-to-T3 conversion problem: why Synthroid and levothyroxine fail many women, and why T4-only treatment keeps you stuck in a low-energy, weight-gain cycleWhy natural desiccated thyroid like Armour and NP Thyroid is not automatically the answer, and how 80 percent T4 in NDT can still push you into reverse T3 lockdown modeHow perimenopause hormones trigger thyroid dysfunction, and the adrenal-progesterone-estrogen-TBG cascade that most doctors are not addressingThe Ayurvedic and lifestyle foundation: why calming inflammation, supporting digestion, and reducing cortisol are non-negotiables before thyroid hormone replacement can workDr. Hornaman's FIX Method, including the supplement, nutrition, and hormone replacement framework that has helped thousands of women get their lives backRESOURCES MENTIONED:The Inflammation Code (book)Fusionary Formulas Supplements — use code CODE15 for 15% off your first order https://fusionaryformulas.com/?utm_source=Show+Notes&utm_medium=Show+notes+&utm_campaign=Podcast+promo&utm_id=The+Inflammation+Code+Podcast7-Day Inflammation Detox ChallengeWork with Dr. Shivani — Free Discovery Call

If you've been told your labs are normal but nothing feels normal - this episode is for you. Dr. Tabatha sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, the Thyroid Fixer, to unpack what your labs are missing, why T2 is the forgotten hormone, and what to do about it. Why 'normal' labs do not mean a healthy thyroid.The full thyroid picture: T1, T2, T3, T4 - and why most doctors only test twoT2: the forgotten thyroid hormone and how it supports metabolism without disrupting your natural productionHashimoto's, molecular mimicry, and why gluten removal is not optional for autoimmune thyroid diseaseThe gut-thyroid connection: why healing your gut is required for proper T4-to-T3 conversionThe link between under-optimized thyroid and insulin resistance, heart disease, and Alzheimer'sHow to advocate for yourself and ask for the right labsGet Dr. Amie's book The Thyroid Fix: thyroidfixbook.comSupport your thyroid with Thyro-Lift: shop.fasttofaith.com - use code PODCAST for 20% offScripture: Isaiah 40:29FREE 3-DAY LIVE MASTERCLASS - From Stuck to FreeJoin Dr. Tabatha May 26-28 for three live sessions designed for the woman who has done everything right and still doesn't feel well.Day 1 - Your Body Has Been Waiting Day 2 - Turn Your Healing Into Your Calling Day 3 - Why You're Still Not WellLive at 12PM EST. Same Zoom link all three days. Free to attend. Replay available for registered attendees.Register here: masterclass.fasttofaith.com/fromstucktofree

If you have ever been told your thyroid is "normal" while you are exhausted, gaining weight, losing hair, constipated, freezing cold, and barely making it through the day, this episode is going to hit a nerve. Because the truth is, thyroid care is still failing women in a big way. Too many doctors are only testing TSH, stopping there, and missing the full picture completely. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Amie Hornaman to talk about why thyroid treatment is still so broken, especially for women in midlife. We go into one of the most important parts of this whole conversation: advocacy. Because when it comes to thyroid health, no one is coming to save you. You have to know what to ask for, what to test, what patterns to look for, and how to push for better care. If you have been dismissed, under-treated, or told your labs are fine while your body is clearly telling a different story, this episode will give you language, clarity, and a much better understanding of what may actually be going on. In this episode, we cover: Why thyroid care has not improved nearly enough for women Why testing only TSH is not enough The thyroid labs women need to ask for What free T3, free T4, reverse T3, TPO, and Tg antibodies actually tell you Why T4-only thyroid medication often does not work well How reverse T3 can put the brakes on your metabolism Why thyroid dysfunction can affect blood sugar, insulin, fertility, and sex hormones The connection between perimenopause, menopause, and new thyroid issues Why many women are being under-medicated for hypothyroidism How to advocate for yourself and find a practitioner who actually understands thyroid care Who this episode is for This episode is for women who suspect they have a thyroid issue, have already been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's, or have been told their thyroid is "fine" even though they feel anything but fine. It is especially helpful for women in perimenopause and menopause who are dealing with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, low mood, constipation, hair loss, or feeling like their body has suddenly stopped working the way it used to.   Dr. Amie Hornaman Grab a copy of Dr. Amies NEW BOOK: The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge on Amazon     Sponsors Try Mito Q Hormone and metabolic control mitoq.com/karenmartel Code: MARTEL10 Get 30% off BATCH Gummies. Go to hellobatch.com/HORMONE and use code HORMONE at checkout. Get 15% off Masszymes By BiOptimzers products at bioptimizers.com/hormone with coupon code HORMONE.     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

Are you doing "all the right things" but still gaining weight, losing hair, feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, or stuck in your body? Your thyroid may be the missing piece. In this powerful episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes Dr. Amie Hornaman—also known as "The Thyroid Fixer," founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, host of The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and author of The Thyroid Fix: The No Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess and Fat That Won't Budge. Together, Dr. Anna and Dr. Amie unpack why thyroid dysfunction is so often missed in perimenopause and menopause—and why a "normal" TSH may not tell the whole story. They discuss Hashimoto's, weight-loss resistance, hair loss, fatigue, iodine, T2, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, hormone shifts, stress, environmental toxins, and why women must advocate for a complete thyroid panel. In this episode, you'll learn: Why fatigue, hair loss, depression, constipation, cold intolerance, and stubborn belly fat may point to thyroid dysfunction The full thyroid panel Dr. Amie recommends beyond TSH How perimenopause and menopause can trigger or worsen Hashimoto's Why T4-only medication may not work for every woman The role of iodine, selenium, magnesium, vitamin D, black cumin seed oil, and T2 Why thyroid optimization is a longevity strategy—not just a weight-loss conversation Dr. Amie also shares her personal journey of misdiagnosis, thyroid recovery, PCOS, and navigating endometrial cancer with courage, honesty, and functional medicine wisdom. Listen now and remember: you are your best health advocate—and there is always one next right step. Key Timestamps 00:00 — Why thyroid symptoms often show up in menopause 04:20 — The top symptoms of thyroid dysfunction 08:30 — Hashimoto's, autoimmunity, and hormone shifts 16:40 — The full thyroid panel every woman should know 27:00 — Iodine, thyroid antibodies, and detox reactions 36:30 — Dr. Amie's personal thyroid misdiagnosis story 46:00 — Thyroid dysfunction and weight-loss resistance 55:00 — Optimizing thyroid hormones at every age 1:04:00 — PCOS, progesterone, and endometrial cancer 1:14:00 — T2, metabolism, and mitochondrial support Memorable Quotes "From head to toe, the thyroid runs the show." — Dr. Amie Hornaman "Women are being dismissed when it really is a thyroid problem that can be treated." — Dr. Amie Hornaman "We don't want normal. We want optimal." — Dr. Anna Cabeca "The thyroid is a longevity optimizer, not just an aesthetics conversation." — Dr. Amie Hornaman "You are your best advocate for your health." — Dr. Anna Cabeca Connect With Dr. Amie Hornaman Book: The Thyroid Fix: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Thyroid-Fix/Dr-Amie-Hornaman/9781668225424 Website: https://dramie.com Supplements: https://betterlifedoctor.com/annacabeca Use code: DRANNA for 10% off Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/ YouTube: youtube.com/@DrAmieHornaman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmieHornaman Connect With Dr. Anna Cabeca Website: https://dranna.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlfrienddoctor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegirlfrienddoctor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drannacabeca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegirlfrienddoctor

Could your “normal” labs be missing the real reason you feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck? I'm joined by Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as The Thyroid Fixer, to talk about why so many women over 40 are told their labs are normal while still feeling tired, foggy, inflamed, and unable to lose weight. We dig into thyropause, Hashimoto's, reverse T3, thyroid medication, and the exact labs women should ask for if they want real answers. My hope is that this episode helps you stop blaming yourself and start testing, advocating, and getting the support your body actually needs. What you'll learn: (06:28) Why Dr. Amie Hornaman believes “thyropause” deserves more attention for women over 40. (07:56) Why standard thyroid testing often misses what is actually happening inside the body. (11:20) How Hashimoto's, hormonal shifts, stress, toxins, and autoimmune triggers may contribute to thyroid issues. (13:15) Why TSH alone may not tell the full story of your thyroid health. (14:43) How reverse T3 can push the body into a survival-mode state that slows metabolism. (17:22) Which thyroid labs Dr. Hornaman recommends asking your doctor to run. (24:30) How thyroid symptoms and perimenopause symptoms can overlap and influence one another. (43:35) How GLP-1s, inflammation, and thyroid optimization may intersect when used appropriately. Love the podcast? Here's what to do: Subscribe to the podcast. Leave a review. Text a screenshot to me at 813-565-2627 and wait for a personal reply because your voice is so important to me. Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://jjvirgin.com/thyroidfix If your routine or eating habits have changed recently head to BodyBio.com/JJVIRGIN to start supporting your gut. Mitopure supports the cellular energy that allows your muscles to actually respond and adapt. Mitopure gummies make it simple. Visit https://timeline.com/jjvirgin for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Evolving Wellness podcast, host Sarah Kleiner interviews Dr. Leland Stillman (general internist; Substack Dr. Stillman Uncensored) about leaving conventional medicine, speaking out on COVID and vaccines, and building a practice largely serving autoimmune, chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia, long COVID, and reported vaccine-injury patients; he says many symptoms cluster around pain, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and depression. Stillman argues lab values can fluctuate widely (often ~20% day to day, sometimes far more), making single readings, thyroid-replacement strategies based on free T3, and AI-generated direct-to-consumer lab reports misleading; he cites reference-range issues (e.g., cholesterol cutoffs) and emphasizes repeat testing and clinical context. He discusses his book The End of Autoimmunity, reporting a 2025 survey of 103 patients with self-reported gains in wellbeing, energy, sleep, and cognition, and outlines a “14 Day Reset” centered on morning sunlight, walking, hydration, earlier bedtime, and dimming lights. Names mentioned include Dr. Anna Maria Temple, Chris Exley, Catherine Austin Fitts, Del Bigtree, Brian Johnson, Neil Stone, Jack Dorsey, Glenn Jeffrey, and Dr. Tina, alongside brands VivaRays and Boncharge.— Links Mentioned in the video: https://store.stillmanmd.com/discount/SARAHKLEINER?ref=SARAHKhttps://stillmanmd.com/autoimmunity/https://x.com/StillmanMD?mx=2 https://www.instagram.com/stillmanmd/  https://drstillmanuncensored.com/ _________Sponsored By:→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide._________Timestamp:00:00 Coming up00:50 Podcast Intro Disclaimer02:04 Meet Dr Stillman04:02 COVID Skeptic To Autoimmunity Practice09:32 Host Vaccine Mandate Story12:19 Vaccine Injury Autoimmunity Debate26:27 Lab Variability And AI Reports34:50 Deplatforming and Scams35:53 COVID Censorship and 5G37:41 Controlled Opposition Online38:38 Thriving Outside the Narrative42:28 Healing Framework That Works53:51 14 Day Reset Needle Movers01:03:08 Community Resilience and Wrap Up——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What if your “slow metabolism” isn't about calories at all… but a hidden thyroid problem nobody has caught yet? In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with renowned thyroid expert Dr. Amie Hornaman to uncover the real connection between thyroid health, stubborn belly fat, fatigue, hormone dysfunction, and metabolic resistance. Dr. Amie explains why millions of people are being told their labs are “normal” while still struggling with weight gain, brain fog, constipation, hair loss, anxiety, and exhaustion. She reveals why standard thyroid testing often misses the real issue, how reverse T3 can completely shut down fat burning, and why many people feel worse even while taking thyroid medication. Ben and Dr. Amie also break down the dangerous myth of “eat less and exercise more,” the truth about fasting with hypothyroidism, why insulin resistance and thyroid dysfunction go hand in hand, and how hidden inflammation, stress, toxins, and gluten may be sabotaging your metabolism. If you've been doing everything “right” and still can't lose weight or feel good, this conversation may finally explain why.

Today, I am thrilled to reconnect with my friend and colleague, Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as the Thyroid Fixer. She is the founder and CEO of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, host of the Thyroid Fixer podcast, and a sought-after speaker and author. In today's conversation, we discuss her brand-new book, The Thyroid Fix, and explore the current thyroid-related silent epidemic. We dive into mitochondrial dysfunction, thyroid optimization, and the significance of reverse T3, also unpacking the symptoms that impact your digestion and hypothyroidism, environmental triggers, oral contraceptive use, and how it increases your susceptibility and risk for developing hypothyroidism. We also examine natural desiccated thyroid, the effects of iodine supplementation, and Dr. Hornaman shares her top three lifestyle strategies for a healthy thyroid. This is a truly insightful and helpful conversation, especially for those in my community who are struggling with an underactive thyroid- myself included. Stay tuned for more. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How women with hypothyroidism are often misdiagnosed or medically gaslit Why Dr. Hornaman believes that the actual number of Americans with hypothyroidism may be far higher than current statistics suggest What reverse T3 is and why it increases when we are stressed How thyroid function impacts the way that cells produce energy How a low-functioning thyroid can slow digestion and cause constipation Why do some women require more personalized thyroid treatment than standard T4 therapy? How environmental toxins can disrupt thyroid health Why long-term oral contraceptive use could increase the risk of hypothyroidism Some simple lifestyle habits and biohacks to improve stress resilience in women with thyroid dysfunction Bio: Dr. Amie Hornaman Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as The Thyroid Fixer, is the founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic and host of the top-rated podcast The Thyroid Fixer. She is the author of the thyroid bible, The Thyroid Fix, the last thyroid book you'll ever need to understand fatigue, fogginess, and stubborn weight. Driven by her own experience with misdiagnosis, Dr. Amie helps people optimize their thyroid, reclaim their health, and step fully into the badass humans they were meant to be. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow  Cynthia's Menopause Gut Book is on presale now! Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman On her website Pre-order a copy of The Thyroid Fix  

This podcast episode gives nurses a practical, easy-to-apply overview of common thyroid disorders, focusing on how to recognize and manage both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism in clinical practice. It reviews key differences in presentation—such as fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance in hypothyroidism versus weight loss, tachycardia, and heat intolerance in hyperthyroidism—while connecting these symptoms to underlying physiology. Nurses will learn important medication considerations, including proper administration of levothyroxine and monitoring for adverse effects with methimazole. The episode also highlights critical safety topics like recognizing thyroid storm, interpreting lab values (TSH, T3, T4), and providing effective patient education. With real-world clinical pearls, this episode helps nurses build confidence in managing thyroid conditions across care settings. Be sure to check out our free Top 200 study guide – a 31 page PDF that is yours for FREE!