The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

GLP-1 medications can be effective tools for weight loss, but do they actually improve your metabolism? In this episode, I explain what the latest research says about GLP-1s, why muscle loss and a lower resting metabolic rate deserve more attention, and why appetite suppression isn't the same as metabolic health. We also explore what happens inside the cell, including the roles of thyroid hormones...

Dr. Ivan Rusilko joins me to talk about why so many patients feel unheard, what he believes is missing from conventional healthcare, and how lifestyle, hormone balance, diagnostic testing, and patient education all fit into a more comprehensive approach to wellness. We also discuss how his background in athletics and preventive medicine shaped the way he practices today, long before functional med...

In this episode, I'm tackling one of the questions I hear more than almost any other: What is the real root cause of thyroid disease? I explain why I believe the thyroid itself deserves far more attention than it's currently given, and why I think many conversations about "finding the root cause" can send people down expensive and unnecessary paths. We also talk about how functional medicine is ma...

If you're eating well, exercising, prioritizing protein, and still struggling with weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with hormone expert Karen Martel to talk about why midlife weight gain is often more complex than calories in and calories out. We discuss how shifts in progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, thyroid function, and stress hormones...

I sit down with Dr. Steve Scottsdale to discuss some of the newest developments in regenerative aesthetics and why they may be changing the way we think about skin rejuvenation and hair restoration. We explore the science behind Neogen Plasma, a nitrogen-based cold plasma treatment that aims to stimulate collagen and elastin production without the heat and tissue damage associated with many tradit...

Women's hormones influence far more than fertility, yet many women are never taught how deeply their cycles affect their overall health. In this episode, I sit down with Alisa Vitti, founder of Flo Living and creator of the cycle syncing method, to discuss the connection between hormones, metabolism, menstrual health, and long-term well-being. Alisa shares her personal experience of being diagnose...

What if everything you've been told about anti-aging is only half the story?  In this brutally honest episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my complete anti-aging routine and sharing exactly what I do, what I've stopped doing, and what I believe is actually worth the investment.  From thyroid health, hormones, collagen, protein intake, and inflammation to skincare, red light therapy, exosomes,...

In this episode, I sit down with nutrition expert and bestselling author Maria Emmerich to talk about a topic that rarely gets discussed honestly: what happens when health habits that seem beneficial start working against you. Maria shares her personal experience navigating years of caregiving, chronic stress, under-eating, muscle loss, and the wake-up call that forced her to rethink many of the s...

In this episode, I explore one of the most misunderstood hormones in modern medicine: testosterone. While it's often associated with men or bodybuilding, testosterone plays a critical role in both men's and women's health. I discuss how testosterone influences muscle mass, body composition, motivation, confidence, libido, cognitive function, and overall vitality. We also talk about why low testost...

What would I do if I had just 90 days to improve my thyroid health and had to start from scratch? In this episode, I walk through the exact framework I would follow if I had limited resources and needed to focus only on the things that matter most. We talk about why so many women feel stuck despite doing everything they have been told to do, and why more effort is not always the answer. Instead, I...

In this episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I receive from patients: how do you actually titrate T3 safely and effectively? We walk through the practical side of increasing both natural desiccated thyroid medications and T3 medications like Cytomel or liothyronine, including why the process looks different for different people. I explain how T3 works in the body, why sensitivit...

In this episode, I’m talking honestly about why so many patients leave doctor’s appointments feeling dismissed, unheard, or stuck in a cycle of “normal labs” despite ongoing symptoms. I walk through the structural issues inside both conventional and functional medicine that shape how providers diagnose, prescribe, and communicate with patients, especially when it comes to thyroid and hormone healt...

I sit down with wellness coach and former QVC host Kerstin Lindquist to unpack the hidden ways stress is silently destroying women’s health. From dementia and hormone imbalance to gut issues, weight gain, burnout, and sleep disruption, we connect the dots between the nervous system, the brain, and the body in a way every woman needs to hear. Kerstin shares the heartbreaking story of losing her mot...

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Taz Bhatia to unpack her deeply personal journey from being a conventional ER physician dismissed by the very medical system she worked in, to becoming one of the leading voices in integrative medicine. After struggling with hair loss, weight gain, brain fog, PCOS, hypothyroidism, and years of medical gaslighting, Dr. Taz realized the answer was never going to...

This episode is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about “natural” thyroid medication. In this conversation, I unpack why NDT medications like Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, and compounded T4/T3 can actually make some people feel worse instead of better, even when they seem to help at first.  I walk through the hidden issues that many practitioners miss, including reverse T3 problems,...

If breakfast has become “optional” and food rules have left you more exhausted than empowered, this episode is going to completely flip the script on what lasting health actually looks like. In this conversation, I sit down with the founders of Trim Healthy Mama, Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison, to unpack the powerful message behind their new book Seven Skills for Lasting Health. We dive into why...

In this episode, I sit down with board certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith to unpack the powerful connection between your gut, hormones, metabolism, and overall health. We dive into why so many people are still struggling despite “normal labs,” why conventional medicine continues to miss key thyroid markers, and how gut dysfunction can quietly sabotage everything from T3 conversion to estro...

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from my new book, The Thyroid Fix, and explaining why the thyroid is the true master switch behind hormones, metabolism, energy, and overall health. If you’ve tried the supplements, detoxes, gut healing protocols, or wellness trends and still don’t feel like yourself, this conversation is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about th...

If you feel like you’re doing everything right and still can’t lose weight, this episode is going to hit you hard in the best way. In this conversation, I walk through the real reasons behind weight loss resistance and why it’s almost never as simple as calories in versus calories out. I break down how your thyroid, hormones, insulin, stress levels, and even your liver all play a role in whether y...

This might be the wake-up call your fatigue has been waiting for. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons you feel exhausted all the time and why the answer isn’t always what you’ve been told. We go far beyond surface-level advice and dig into the root causes of fatigue, from thyroid optimization and hormone imbalances to hidden issues like low ferritin, poor sleep, adrenal dysfunction...

Is what you’re feeling “just aging” or something deeper? If you’ve ever wondered that, this episode is going to completely reframe the way you see your body. In this conversation, I sit down with Andrea Donsky to unpack the real story behind perimenopause and menopause, and why so many women feel blindsided by symptoms they were never warned about. We dive into the surprising reality that there ar...

Everything you thought you knew about menopause may be missing the gut connection. In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Cynthia Thurlow to explore the powerful link between the gut microbiome, hormones, and how women experience perimenopause and menopause. We unpack why symptoms like bloating, brain fog, anxiety, weight resistance, estrogen dominance, and even poor response to hormone...

Is everything you’ve been told about menopause completely wrong? In this episode, I’m breaking down why menopause is not something you’re meant to just “survive,” but a powerful hormonal transition that requires a totally different strategy than what most women are given. I dive into the real root causes behind symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, mood swings, and low libido, and why they’re not...

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while feeling anything but, this episode will hit you right in the gut. I’m sitting down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre, a nurse practitioner turned medical disruptor, to unpack why so many of us feel dismissed, confused, and stuck in our health journeys. We dive deep into the frustrating gap between what you’re experiencing in your body and what convent...

SLEEP is in the spotlight in this episode. Why? Because as I’ve dove through the latest research, personal journeys, and all that core health info, it’s become crystal clear that sleep is the powerhouse that can be overlooked. Sleep isn’t just a nightly shutdown; it’s the kingpin in our wellness toolkit, vital for weight loss, hormone balance, and blood sugar control. Let me tell you, I was right...