Thyroid Warrior Podcast

Being a caregiver is tough... I want you all to take a second and BREATHE. You don't need to schedule a fancy spa day... Here are some suggestions: -Revisit something that makes you happy -Go back to taking five minutes for yourself -Don't be afraid to be joyful...we live in a society where people assume that you're not "dealing with stuff" when you have a happy countenance. Yes there is a such th...

Bring a caretaker part 2 You can be as happy as you want to....as long as it fits how others think you should be happy...SIKE Everyone processes their emotions differently. No one can tell you how to feel. Your feelings are valid. Some tips: Write down how you're feeling Make sure you have a support system Therapy is okay Anxiety medication is okay...sometimes we need some help to get us through a...

This series has completely and totally opened my eyes to the role that so many of you have to provide for your families...being a caregiver. This episode lays the groundwork of how I will be walking you through my experience of caring for someone from a distance. Here are few tips from this episode: Get in the habit of writing things down when a loved one isn't feeling well. Get in the habit of re...

This episode is near and dear to my heart.  It is VITAL that we understand our roles as a patient. It is not to say that we are less than in the patient doctor relationship, rather, we should see ourselves as a client of the doctor. I want to encourage you to think about ways that you can be more active in your care. This isn't to say that you aren't already, but I want to push you to feel empower...

Our series continues with understanding how to advocate for yourself. On today's podcast episode, we're talking about 3 points to determine when it's time to think about firing your doctor: They don't listen...at all. They never explain your lab values, particularly when you ask. The front desk staff is rude or unpleasant. I have learned to rethink the provider-patient relationship. Sometimes it f...

In the last episode, I provided you with information related to being your own advocate.  Today I want to give you tips on two things when you're communicating with a provider: 1. Your tone is important 2. You have a choice You want to make sure that you are succinct and direct in your communication. Try very hard to provide the facts related to your story and symptoms. This is why I spoke about p...

In this episode, I pause a lot initially. The Black Lives Matter Movement has spurred change, but we have a long way to go. However, I choose to be a part of change. Ultimately, we all have to work together to get through this and we. More importantly, we have to work together to hear each other and understand how  I'm challenging you about your thyroid and your overall health...as men and women. ...

In this podcast episode, I interview Jill Bunny and we talk about her experience as someone that has taken a cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT approach to physical wellbeing. She is also a thyroid cancer survivor and the conversation we had was insightful. We talk about mental health, stress, both good and bad, as well as some way to approach working anxiety. We reference a few books in this pod...

On today's podcast episode, I interview Dr. Meredith Butulis.  She is a physical therapist, personal trainer, and dancer who loves to help others with simple movements to improve their overall health. We talk about how the pandemic has affected many practitioners, but more importantly we discuss how you can take action to move your body and get others involved in the process.  Want to learn more a...

On today's episode, I interviewed Carmen Ohling. Carmen is a certified holistic nutritionist, empowerment coach and transformational speaker. We were able to talk about strategies to manage life during quarantine. We talk about food (because you all know how much I love food), but also she provides us with some great topics of discussion to have with your partner or friend during this time. More i...

We have staring at our screens A LOT lately.  I have been working on trying to get outside more and read more.  One of the activities that I have been trying to engage in more is meditation. Trust me, It takes a while to get used to it! I have realized how difficult it is to work on this. It is my hope that you are able to take time to slow down during this time. I have been enjoying seeing famili...

In these times, it's easy to be overwhelmed by everything going on.  In this episode, I share some tips about practicing self care as well as some quick wins from a habit perspective! Plus, I have a handmade body products store! Check it out at joyfulebony.com/handmade Stay well friends!

Now that we're home, our bodies are taking on a lot more stress than we think. I want you to check on yourself...how are you feeling? How are your anxiety and stress levels? Are you more tense than usual? Have you set up a routine? Think about these things and I want to ask you how you can establish a routine so that you can have some type of normalcy...

We are living in uncertaIn times. In the midst of it all, I have so much to be grateful for and wanted to share that I am now a certified holistic nutritionist! I am offering FREE 30 minute basic nutrition sessions to say thank you. You can head to joyfulebony.com/nutrition to sign up! I also wanted to provide you with next steps. We are going to take a deep dive into self care and women's health...

Today, I have no words...   100 EPISODES! You all have been with me through some amazing times and I just want to say thank you! What a way to end our series about forming habits. To be able to stay consistent through 100 episodes is no small feat. Thank you for going on this thyroid journey with me and here's to another 100 episodes!

I am so proud of you for taking the time to do this very very difficult work, it is not easy, and it is not fun. No one really likes to look inward and see the things that aren't so great about us. It sucks. It does. However, when you start the process of actually doing the work, you be surprised at how much you uncover, and how strong you really, truly are because I'm going to tell you something....

Big Announcement! On Monday, I start a 14 day empowerment camp!  🎆14 Days of workouts 🎆Access to a Private Facebook Group 🎆Nutrition and Meal Prep Tips 🎆Fun Challenges 🎆Mindset Prompts 🎆Accountability and Support Sign up at joyfulebony.com/empowercamp On today's episode, I want to talk about your past, and typically this is not something that I am a fan of however, from a behavior change per...

We just spent time understanding the basics of nutrition. Now, it's time to put the knowledge that we learned into practice. The way that we will do this is to establish healthy habits. Now we just hit the beginning of March, and this is typically when folks are like, "oh, okay, great. I made new year's resolutions, and I'm done". No. Don't do that. Don't give up, you totally got this.  I have sta...

Your kidneys are a powerhouse. They sit below your diaphragm near your back and they deserve so much love! They cleanse your blood, they help your body absorb key nutrients and they get rid of waste products. I have had first hand experience of what happens when your kidneys don't function well and I wanted you to also understand that when you have issues with your heart, it can also impact your k...

We know of our blood pressure as being two numbers: Systolic and Diastolic. The first number or the systolic number is going to represent the pressure in your arteries as your blood goes from the heart. The bottom number or the systolic number that bottom number or the diastolic number. That is the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.  According to the American Heart Asso...

I wanted to really dive deep into the topic of diabetes because it runs in my family and I definitely want to have more of a conversation ace you've actually swallowed and the food has gone down your esophagus into your stomach, and then goes into your digestive tract. After you've swallowed and things have gone down your esophagus and they go into your digestive tract. During the digestion proces...

Everyone talks about the need for fiber, but what exactly is it useful for? In this episode, we will talk about that very thing. The American Heart Association eating plan recommends that we have at least 25 grams of day of fiber, but on average, we get about half of that per day. I don't know about you, but because of my thyroid condition, one of the symptoms for me was constant constipation. I w...

Understanding our immune systems can be tough. I struggled for years to understand it. In this episode, I talk about our immune system and provide you with a quick list of foods to help!

Now, many of us know about macronutrients and sometimes you'll hear them refer to as getting your "macros": carbs, proteins and fats. However, we also don't talk about calories in terms of energy and fuel. The question that I always ask myself if how will I use food as fuel?    This episode unpacked quite a few concepts, but the primary thing discussed was micronutrients.   Simply put, micronutrie...

Food is something that we know that we should all consume. Some people consider themselves to be a "foodie" and we enjoy the past time of enjoying fine dining while others of us are like oh okay...that thing… It's time to break things down and walk through why it's important to have a more positive outlook on food. How do we really nourish our bodies? We all have a history, meaning...we grew up ea...