Beyond the Thyroid

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 25: Strength Training & Bone Loss: What the LIFTMOR Trial Reveals In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs dives into the science and strategy behind high-intensity resistance training—specifically through the lens of the groundbreaking LIFTMOR trial . This study changed the game by showing that progressive overload strength training i...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 24: The Transformative Benefits of Daily Movement with Dr. Sara Ionescu In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid , Dr. Dana Gibbs is joined by Dr. Sara Ionescu , a board-certified family medicine physician and movement advocate, to discuss how simple, daily movement can drastically improve hormonal balance, thyroid function, mental clarity, and overall we...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 23: Understanding Bioidentical Hormones vs. Conventional Hormone Therapy In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid , Dr. Dana Gibbs, an ENT surgeon and hormone specialist, dives into the often misunderstood topic of bioidentical hormones versus conventional hormone therapy. She breaks down common misconceptions about bioidentical hormones, explains their t...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 22: What’s Wrong with Having Low TSH? — Bone Loss and More In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid , Dr. Dana Gibbs dives deep into the importance of TSH levels, breaking down their significance, causes, and potential risks. While TSH is not the ultimate thyroid test, it still provides valuable insights into thyroid health. Dr. Gibbs explores how low TSH...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 21: Breaking Down Weight Loss Challenges: Thyroid, Metabolism & GLP-1 Medications with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh In Episode 21 of Beyond the Thyroid , Dr. Dana Gibbs, ENT surgeon and hormone specialist, sits down with Dr. Sarah Stombaugh , a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in obesity medicine, to explore the complexities of weight...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 20: Overcoming Weight Gain in Hypothyroidism – Insights and Strategies (Part 2) In Episode 20 of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs continues the deep dive into the complex relationship between thyroid health and weight management . Building on Part 1, she challenges the common belief that weight loss is simply about “eating less and moving more,” expl...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 19: Overcoming Weight Gain in Hypothyroidism – Insights and Strategies In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs unpacks the challenges of weight gain in hypothyroidism , particularly for those with Hashimoto’s disease. She explains why conventional weight loss strategies often fail and highlights three key factors that make weight manageme...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 18: Exploring Neuro-linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, and Timeline Therapy with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne In episode 18 of the Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs talks with Dr. Maiysha Clairborne , an Atlanta Integrative Physician, coach, and expert in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and hypnosis. Dr. Clairborne discusses her journey from traditional f...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 17: Understanding and Managing Graves' Disease In episode 17 of the Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs dives deep into Graves' disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder that causes hyperthyroidism. Dr. Gibbs shares her personal journey and professional expertise, explaining traditional treatments like medication, radioactive iodine therapy, and...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Dana Gibbs as she dives into her guest appearance on Voices of Women Physicians , hosted by Dr. Tatyana Reznik . Dr. Gibbs shares her transformative journey from ENT surgeon to a leading specialist in integrative thyroid care, addressing complex thyroid and hormonal issues that conventional medicine often overlooks. Tune in to learn about Dr. Gibbs’ shift to a personalize...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 16: Using Labs to Guide Thyroid Treatment In episode 16 of the Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana explores the wide-ranging negative effects of inadequate thyroid hormone levels. She highlights how insufficient levels can raise cholesterol and triglyceride levels, increase the risk of insulin resistance, worsen infertility, elevate heart risks, and raise all...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 15: Healing Through Nutrition with Dr. Kira Whitham In episode 15 of the Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs welcomes Dr. Kira Whitham , a traditional naturopath and functional nutrition expert, to discuss the impact of nutrition on thyroid health and hormone balance. They explore the significance of gut health and its connection to hormones, especially...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 14: Pros and Cons of Thyroid Medicines In episode 14 of the 'Beyond the Thyroid' podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs continues her discussion on thyroid medications, specifically addressing the misinformation and myths surrounding various types of thyroid hormone treatments. She dives deeper into the differences between natural desiccated thyroid (NDT) a...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 13: So You Don’t Want to Take Thyroid Medicine? In this episode of 'Beyond the Thyroid', Dr. Dana Gibbs dives into one of the most common issues she encounters in her clinic: patients who don’t want to take thyroid medication. As a specialist in thyroid and hormone health, Dr. Gibbs understands the hesitation, but she also highlights the impo...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 12: ‘Why Are My Eyes So Puffy?’ Optimizing Skincare with Hormone Imbalances with Dr. Mary Alice Mina In this episode of the 'Beyond the Thyroid' podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs discusses skin health and its intricate connections with hormone and thyroid health with Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a double board-certified dermatologist from Atlanta, Georgia. Dr....

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 11: Why good Hashimoto's specialists are hard to find In episode 11 of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs, an ENT surgeon and hormone specialist, discusses the challenges in finding a qualified physician to treat Hashimoto's disease and hypothyroid symptoms. Dr. Gibbs explores why many thyroid patients struggle to get proper treatment from va...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 10: Lab Tests for Better Thyroid Workup In Episode 10 of the Beyond the Thyroid podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs offers a comprehensive deep dive into lab tests for hypothyroidism. She explains the significance of different reference ranges, ideal hormone levels, and how to create a personalized treatment plan. Through an integrative approach refined over 30 ye...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 9: Love and Science Fertility with Dr. Erica Bove In episode nine of Beyond the Thyroid podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs welcomes Dr. Erica Bove, a double board-certified obstetrician, gynecologist, reproductive endocrinologist, and certified life coach. Dr. Bove discusses her career journey, her approach to fertility medicine, and how she integrates compassion...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 8: 3 Ways Hypothyroidism Shows Up In Episode 8 of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs delves into the complexities of hypothyroidism, focusing on three distinct clinical presentations: classic hypothyroidism with high TSH, subclinical hypothyroidism, and instances where normal TSH isn't indicative of normal thyroid function. Dr. Gibbs offers an in-...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 7: Treatment of Hashimoto's disease   In this episode of the Beyond the Thyroid podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs delves into treatment strategies for Hashimoto's disease, contrasting mainstream and integrative approaches. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and addresses common errors made by non-physician thyroid 'experts' on the...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 6: Understanding Hashimoto's In episode six of Beyond the Thyroid podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs delves into Hashimoto's disease, discussing its prevalence, diagnosis challenges, and wide-ranging effects on thyroid function. A common autoimmune disorder, Hashimoto's may present normal thyroid tests, complicating recognition and treatment. Dr. G...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 5: What does Stress have to do with Hypothyroidism? In episode five of 'Beyond the Thyroid,' Dr. Dana Gibbs, an ENT surgeon and hormone specialist, delves deeply into how stress affects the body, particularly focusing on its impacts on thyroid function and hormone imbalances. Dr. Gibbs explains the physical reactions to stress, from adrenalin...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 2: 3 things I wish more doctors knew about Thyroid In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs shares foundational knowledge about thyroid physiology and problems, setting the stage for more complex discussions in future episodes. The episode begins with a case study of a young woman diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, highlighting the i...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 3: Thyroid symptoms from "dizzy head" to "cold feet' In episode three of the Beyond the Thyroid podcast, Dr. Dana Gibbs delves into the myriad symptoms of hypothyroidism that extend far beyond weight gain, discussing nearly 100 potential indicators such as fatigue, brain fog, cold extremities, and more. Dr. Gibbs recounts her own mi...

Send us Fan Mail Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 4:  Dr. Alan McDaniel and New Endocrinology In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs interviews her mentor, Dr. Alan McDaniel. They discuss the impact of reverse T3 on thyroid function and how he uses it to individualize treatment for thyroid patients. Dr. McDaniel shares his journey in alternative medicine, from addressing children's...