Beyond the Thyroid

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 50: What Does Anti-Inflammatory Actually Mean for Hashimoto's? You've heard it everywhere — eat anti-inflammatory. Avoid gluten. Follow an anti-inflammatory diet. But what does that actually mean for someone with Hashimoto's disease? And more importantly — is the inflammation you're dealing with even the kind that diet can fix? In t...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 49: Do You Really Need to Cut Gluten & Dairy in Hashimoto’s? In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs kicks off a multi-part series on how food and elimination diets fit into Hashimoto’s and thyroid care . Should everyone cut gluten and dairy? The answer is more nuanced than most advice online suggests. Dr. Gibbs explains why patient r...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 48: Armour Thyroid Explained: Who It Helps (and Why It’s So Controversial) In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs breaks down one of the most debated topics in thyroid care: Armour Thyroid and other natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) medications . Why do some patients swear by it—while others are told to avoid it entirely? Dr. Gibbs explai...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 47: The Ferritin Problem in Thyroid Disease In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs explores one of the most overlooked drivers of persistent symptoms in thyroid disease: low ferritin and iron metabolism problems. Many patients with Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism continue to experience fatigue, brain fog, dizziness, hair loss, and air hung...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 46: When T3 Doesn’t Work — How to Dose Thyroid Medication Correctly (Part 2) In Part 2 of this T3 deep-dive, Dr. Dana Gibbs explains why T3 thyroid medication often fails because of dosing strategy—not because T3 is the wrong medication . Building on Episode 45, Dr. Gibbs walks through the most common mistakes clinicians and patients make when starting...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 45: When T3 Doesn’t Work — Why Thyroid Medication Can Make You Feel Worse (Part 1) In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs tackles a frustrating and surprisingly common problem: why T3-containing thyroid medications don’t always help—and can sometimes make patients feel worse . Drawing from years of clinical experience and personal insigh...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 44: How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Mental Health (And Why It’s Often Missed) In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs explores the often underestimated psychological impact of hypothyroidism , sharing the powerful story of a patient named Mike whose life unraveled before his thyroid disease was properly recognized. Dr. Gibbs explains how...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 43: New Year’s Resolutions for Thyroid Patients in 2026 Welcome to the first Beyond the Thyroid episode recorded in 2026 , released during Thyroid Awareness Month . In this episode, Dr. Dana Gibbs outlines five critical things thyroid patients must stop doing in 2026 if they want to move beyond frustration, dismissal, and incomplete care. These are not...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 42: Understanding Modern Trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson In this powerful and compassionate episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs is joined by Dr. Christy Gibson, a family physician and trauma therapist, to explore the concept of modern trauma — the cumulative impact of smaller, often invisible wounds that leave people feeling unsafe, unseen, or...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 41: Reversing Osteoporosis with Hormone Therapy In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs takes a deep dive into osteoporosis — and why bone loss is often misunderstood, undertreated, and unnecessarily feared. Rather than focusing solely on prescription bone drugs, Dr. Gibbs explains the critical role hormones play in bone health, including...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 40: Rethinking Hypothyroidism by Dr. Antonio Bianco — A Critical Book Review In this special episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs takes a deep dive into one of the most important thyroid books published in the last decade: "Rethinking Hypothyroidism: Why Treatment Must Change and What Patients Can Do" by Dr. Antonio Bianco. Offering both a physician’s pe...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 39: Healing After Loss – Mental Health, Fertility & Thyroid Connection with Dr. Marie Dona In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs sits down with Dr. Marie Dona, a triple board-certified reproductive psychiatrist, to discuss the emotional and physiological impact of recurrent pregnancy loss and infertility. Together, they explore the intricate c...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 38: How Thyroid & Hormones Impact Fertility with Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs is joined by Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and founder of Montgomery Fertility Center in Rockville, Maryland. Together, they explore how thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, and rep...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 37: The Hidden Thyroid Link to Infertility and Miscarriage In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs uncovers the often-overlooked role of subtle thyroid imbalances in fertility challenges and early pregnancy loss. She explains how even “normal” thyroid labs can miss critical dysfunctions that affect ovulation, implantation, and fetal devel...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 36: 3 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Manage Thyroid Problems Naturally In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs unpacks three of the most common mistakes people make when attempting to treat thyroid disease “naturally.” You’ll learn why focusing on antibody levels instead of hormone balance can lead you astray, how chasing an elusive...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 35: Chicken or the Egg? Gut Health and Thyroid Balance with Hannah Aylward In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs sits down with gut health specialist Hannah Aylward to explore the powerful connection between digestive health and thyroid balance. Many patients wonder: does a sluggish thyroid cause gut problems, or do gut problems trigger...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 34: I’m on Levothyroxine and My Labs Are Normal – Why Do I Still Feel Terrible? Are you on Levothyroxine but still feeling exhausted, foggy, or unwell — even though your labs are “normal”? You’re not alone. In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs dives into the reasons why standard thyroid care often leaves patients struggling. She explai...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 33:  4 Surprising Symptoms of Thyroid Imbalance Your Doctor May Overlook In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs explores four unexpected symptoms—hives, vertigo, frozen shoulder, and anxiety or depression—that may indicate a hidden thyroid imbalance, even when your lab results look “normal.” If you’ve been dismissed by doctors or told yo...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 32:  Weight Loss Strategies for Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Heather Awad Struggling with weight gain in midlife? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs sits down with Dr. Heather Awad , a family physician turned weight loss coach for professional women in midlife. Together, t...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 31:  My Doctor Found a Thyroid Nodule – Should I Be Worried? In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs takes you inside one of the most common (and often alarming) thyroid-related diagnoses: thyroid nodules. What happens when your doctor finds a nodule, and how do you know if it’s something to worry about? Dr. Gibbs breaks down: The ultraso...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 30:  When Autoimmune Diseases Overlap: Thyroid & Rheumatology with Dr. Celine Lee In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs welcomes Dr. Celine Lee , a board-certified rheumatologist and founder of Lotus Rheumatology and Wellness Clinic, to explore the powerful intersection of thyroid disease and rheumatologic autoimmune conditions. Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 29: The Thyroid Test You’re Not Getting (But Should Be) If you’ve been told your thyroid labs are “normal” but still feel tired, foggy, or unable to lose weight—this episode is for you. In Episode 29 of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs uncovers the total T3 to reverse T3 (T3/RT3) ratio —a powerful but overlooked marker that can reveal hidden thyroid...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 28: 3 Hidden Causes of Hypothyroidism (Even with Normal TSH!) Have you been told your thyroid labs are “normal,” yet you still feel tired, foggy, and unwell? In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs uncovers three commonly missed causes of low thyroid function —even when TSH levels appear normal. From Hashimoto’s disease to stress-related...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 27: Why Functional Medicine Works: A Deep Dive with Dr. Ruth Odoi What happens when conventional medicine isn’t enough—and patients still feel unheard, exhausted, or stuck in a cycle of symptom management? In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs sits down with Dr. Ruth Odoi, a board-certified internal medicine physician and founder of Oas...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 26: Why Most Doctors Miss the Mark on Hashimoto’s Disease Why do so many endocrinologists overlook Hashimoto’s —even when patients are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and more? In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs unpacks the deeper reasons why mainstream medicine often fails to treat Hashimoto’s disease effectively. F...