SHE Talks Health | Thyroid Health Tips, Functional Medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Gut Health, Hormones, Holistic Healing

Former western-medicine educator Kim Rogers went viral after documenting her personal parasite cleanse — and it sparked a movement. Now CEO of Parafy , Kim joins Sophie to talk about her journey from illness to mushrooms to parasites… and how cleansing changed her life. You’ll learn: • Common parasite symptoms • Why parasites are more common than we think • How Kim built Parafy + her parasite prot...

Feeling tired, foggy, or stuck in survival mode? Your nutrition may be the missing piece. In this episode, Sophie breaks down how to eat for thyroid healing — without restriction or confusion. Learn how carbs, protein, fat, and key minerals all work together to help your thyroid thrive. 🎧 Topics Covered: Blood sugar balance for thyroid health The role of carbs in T3 hormone production Protein + c...

How do you make health simple again? This week, Sophie talks with Ariana Hakman , founder of Luna Fit, about her mission to simplify fitness, nutrition, and mindset for busy women. They discuss: The 5 key habits that transform health How technology and AI can personalize wellness Building sustainable health without the all-or-nothing mindset 💧 Hydrate. Move. Rest. Nourish. Repeat. 🎧 Tune in now...

Are your hormones secretly sabotaging your thyroid? In this Thyroid Thursday , Sophie Shepherd explains how stress, cortisol, estrogen, and progesterone all affect thyroid function — and how you can restore balance naturally. You’ll learn: ✨ Why stress lowers progesterone and blocks thyroid function ✨ How estrogen dominance worsens fatigue and autoimmunity ✨ The role of liver detox, sleep, and...

Your mouth tells a story — and it’s not just about your teeth. Join Sophie Shepherd and Amber White , a biological dentistry expert, as they explore the link between oral health, hormone balance, and thyroid function . Learn about: How gum and tongue symptoms reflect deeper imbalances The truth about root canals and mercury fillings How the oral microbiome influences your entire body Listen in for...

Migraines are not “just headaches.” In this episode, Sophie Shepherd talks with migraine expert Diane Ducarme about the root causes of migraines, how stress and hormones play a role, and practical tips for relief. Learn why liver health, gut balance, and stress management are critical — and discover the Migraine Heroes app for personalized support. Learn more about Sophie’s SHE Thrives Program for...

Sophie Shepherd explores how sunlight, circadian rhythm, detoxification, and environmental exposures influence thyroid health. Key takeaways: Morning sunlight balances cortisol & thyroid hormones. Blue light disrupts melatonin, sleep, and thyroid recovery. Water filtration reduces fluoride, chlorine & toxin stress. Lymphatic, kidney & liver health are vital for detox & hormone conv...

Sophie Shepherd shares the most important supplements for supporting thyroid health—including selenium, magnesium, B vitamins, iodine, zinc, and protein. Learn how these nutrients impact thyroid hormone production, stress resilience, and energy, and why personalized testing and guidance are key. This episode is packed with practical insights and natural support strategies for women with Hashimoto’...

In this episode, I’m joined by endocrinologist Dr. Brittany Henderson to talk about full thyroid panels, reverse T3, and what your labs may be missing. We unpack: Why most conventional panels fall short The overlooked importance of reverse T3 How inflammation, toxins, and gut health affect thyroid function Steps to advocate for better care Dr. Henderson’s virtual practice, My Thyroid Doctor , help...

In this first episode of our Thyroid Thursday series, Sophie Shepherd dives into the often-overlooked connection between your gut and your thyroid. If you're dealing with hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, or stubborn symptoms like constipation, fatigue, brain fog, and bloating—this episode is for you. Sophie explains how leaky gut, nutrient deficiencies, and gut motility issues can trigger or worsen th...

Is your mind racing at night? Trouble staying asleep? Feel like your immune system is always under attack? In this powerful episode, Sophie welcomes back Dr. Scott Sherr , founder of Troscriptions , for his second appearance on the SHE Talks Health Podcast. In his first episode ( Episode 96: How Troscriptions and Methylene Blue Help Restore the Foundations of Health ), Dr. Sherr broke down how met...

Do you feel like something’s wrong with your thyroid… but your labs say everything’s "normal"? In this powerful solo episode, Sophie Shepherd breaks down the real root causes of thyroid dysfunction — and it’s not just about the thyroid. It’s about your whole system: toxins, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. 🎙 What You’ll Learn: The 2T Framework : Why toxins and trauma are often behind Hash...

In this episode of SHE Talks Health , Sophie Shepherd sits down with Dr. Marcia A. Harris — a trailblazing OB-GYN who broke barriers as one of the very few women, and even fewer Black women, in her residency program. After stepping back from practice, Dr. Harris came out of retirement to educate women on the truth about menopause, perimenopause, and the critical role hormone replacement therapy (H...

Is thyroid medication a forever thing? Is it even necessary? In this short but powerful Thyroid Thursday episode, Sophie unpacks the truth about thyroid medication, why it’s not the enemy, and how it can serve as a bridge—not a burden—while you uncover and address the root causes. Learn about: The difference between T4 and T3 Why thyroid meds aren’t "anti-holistic" Sophie's personal experience wit...

This week, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Alison Marras onto the show. Alison is a holistic nutritionist and author of the Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook. Her expertise in gut health, autoimmune disease, and food sensitivities shines through as she shares her personal journey of healing from Hashimoto's, PCOS, and IBS naturally. Alison’s philosophy centers on the importance of not just what we...

Welcome back to the 8th and final part of the HTMA Mineral podcast mini-series! In this last part, I wanted to address heavy metals because I get questions about them a lot. So let’s talk about some of the heavy metals I see most often and how I specifically think about heavy metals and detoxification. This is particularly helpful if you’ve been feeling really foggy, inflamed, or like there's some...

Welcome back, everyone! This week is part seven of the Minerals Decoded miniseries, and we’re going to take a deeper look into a really fascinating and often misunderstood pattern that can show up on an HTMA test. This is known as the calcium shell pattern.  What exactly is a calcium shell? If you’ve ever felt stiff, disconnected, or even emotionally numb, this pattern might resonate with you...

In this episode of our Minerals Decoded series, we're diving into part 6 to discuss the incredibly complex and often misunderstood topic of copper dysregulation. If you've ever struggled with your energy levels, had skin issues, brain and neurological problems, or menstrual challenges like PMS and PMDD, this episode might give you some clues into why these issues could be popping up for you. ...

This week, in Part 5 of the Minerals Decoded series, we’re focusing on another mineral ratio that’s essential for those who feel drained, struggle with persistent fatigue, digestive issues, or mysterious allergies, and have not found answers from standard medical tests. If this sounds like you, this might be your sign to get an HTMA test and look into your sodium-to-magnesium ratio, aka the adrena...

This week, we're diving into part four of the Minerals Decoded series, and we're focusing on a crucial topic: the calcium-to-magnesium ratio, often referred to as the blood sugar or carbohydrate ratio.  This specific mineral imbalance is key to addressing issues like unexplained muscle aches, sugar cravings, energy crashes, and sleep disturbances. I share the story of one of my clients who st...

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we continue with part three of our eight-part mineral series, focusing on the crucial sodium-to-potassium ratio.  In this episode, I explore the fundamental role this ratio plays in your body's cellular function, adrenal health, stress response, and emotional well-being. The sodium-to-potassium ratio, often referred to as the 'vitality ratio' or 'stress ratio,'...

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re picking back up with part 2 of our eight-part series on mineral balancing, where we’ll go over the importance of the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio from a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) .  To get started, I define fast and slow oxidation and how these states affect your metabolism, energy levels, and nervous system balance. I also explain how to identify...

In this episode, I invited Dr. Amy Day, a renowned expert in women's health and hormones, to the podcast to tackle the big questions about perimenopause: what it is, how to recognize it, and how we can shift the narrative away from the outdated notion that it’s all downhill from here.  Dr. Day enlightens us on the critical role of adrenal health and stress management in perimenopause to maint...

Welcome back, everyone! I'm thrilled to be kicking off a new eight-part series all about mineral decoding and balancing. In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of mineral balancing and how it can be the missing link in your healing journey. We’ll discuss the benefits of getting your minerals tested and why someone might want to undertake this process.  The mineral balancing process helps...

I had the opportunity to chat with Melissa Kramer, a trailblazer in patient advocacy and the founder of Live UTI Free. Melissa has built a comprehensive online community focused on patient research and education, collaborating with patients, clinicians, and scientists worldwide.  Her idea for this online community started with her own struggle with recurrent UTIs and yeast infections. After y...