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

Food shouldn’t feel like a full-time job... especially when your thyroid already has opinions. In this episode, I cut through the diet chaos and talk honestly about what actually matters when you’re dealing with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s. Carnivore, keto, paleo, Mediterranean... I'm breaking them all down, the good, the bad, and the “why did this ever become a thing?” I explain why gluten is a...

Hormones are having a moment, and not always for the right reasons. In this episode, three top doctors: Dr. Julie Taguchi, Dr. Jenn Simmons, and Dr. Lindsey Berkson weigh in on one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: hormone replacement therapy. They unpack what hormones actually do, why the Women’s Health Initiative study created decades of fear and confusion, and how progesterone...

Diet culture has been messing with women’s heads for decades, and midlife only makes the noise louder. In this honest, eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Natalie Jill to cut through the chaos of modern weight-loss advice and talk about why so many women feel confused, frustrated, and stuck despite “doing everything right.” We unpack where dieting went off the rails, why today’s nutrition tr...

In this conversation, Dr. Amie Hornaman and Mimi Lindquist delve into the powerful benefits of AHCC, a unique functional food derived from mushrooms. They share personal stories of how AHCC has impacted their lives and the lives of their loved ones, particularly in the context of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The discussion covers the science behind AHCC, its unique properties, and the importanc...

I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked (and most sabotaging) pieces of thyroid and hormone health: how to get truly accurate lab results. Because testing isn’t enough… testing the right way is what gives you answers, leverage, and a plan that actually works. I walk you through the most common mistakes I see people make with thyroid and hormone labs, why “normal” results often mean nothing, a...

I’m finally tackling a topic we should have talked about a long time ago: cardiovascular disease—the number one killer of women. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, and we go far beyond the outdated, fear-based conversations most women hear about heart health. We explore how heart symptoms in women rarely look textbook, how anxiety, fatigue, or just feeling “off” can be warn...

I’m breaking down the top three thyroid questions I get asked every single day — the ones that keep you stuck, confused, and wondering why nothing you’re doing is actually working. I’m covering what “normal” labs really mean, why weight loss stalls even when you’re doing everything, and whether thyroid medication is truly necessary or just another thing doctors push without listening. I’m also sha...

Why does blood pressure become such a problem for so many of us (especially during perimenopause and menopause) and what if the entire medical system has been looking at it backwards? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Young to unravel the truth about hypertension, why it’s rarely the root issue, and how it’s actually a downstream signal from deeper, fixable problems in the body. We dive in...

What if the very system you’ve relied on your whole life is the same one keeping you sick? In this episode, I’m diving into a raw, eye-opening conversation with Daria Anne DiGiovanni, who escaped the “sick care system” after years of misdiagnosis, medical gaslighting, and being pushed synthetic hormones as a one-size-fits-all solution. We unpack her decades-long journey through PCOS, Hashimoto’s,...

Let’s unpack and deconstruct the Peter Attia interview with Dr. Antonio Bianco on hypothyroidism—and explain why parts of that conversation, while well-intentioned and rooted in research, can be misleading or even harmful when taken at face value. I walk you through what they got right about thyroid physiology, T4 vs. T3, and the seriousness of untreated hypothyroidism—and then dig into what was o...

What if the foods you think are healthy are actually keeping you inflamed, exhausted and stuck? In this episode, I’m joined by carnivore expert and cookbook author Jenny Mitich to break down the real differences a meat-based diet can make for thyroid health, autoimmune symptoms, weight loss and chronic inflammation. Jenny shares her personal story, from postpartum weight gain to a Hashimoto’s flar...

Why do so many people stay on the same thyroid medication for years… even when their symptoms are screaming that something’s off? In this quick episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest signs your thyroid medication isn’t actually working — and why so many women end up stuck, tired, inflamed, and discouraged without ever realizing the root cause. I’m sharing the questions you should be asking,...

What if the symptoms you’ve been blaming on hormones, aging, or stress are actually coming from your vision? In this episode, I sit down with functional vision expert Dr. Bryce Appelbaum to discuss vision and the eye brain connection. We break down why eyesight and vision are not the same thing and how issues with visual processing can look like fatigue, brain fog, migraines, motion sensitivity, A...

Why are you still losing hair even after fixing your thyroid? I'm getting real about hair loss and why blaming it all on your thyroid might be keeping you from finding the actual solution. I break down the most common causes of hair loss that go way beyond thyroid function, from DHT expression and hormone imbalances to protein deficiency and hidden inflammation.  You'll hear why men and women lose...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic most people think they understand—but absolutely don’t. I brought in air-quality expert Justin Liberman to unpack what’s really floating around in the spaces we breathe in all day long, and how those invisible contaminants impact far more than your lungs. We go way beyond the obvious to explore how chemicals, VOCs, mold, and even everyday household habit...

What if your pet’s health is revealing more about your own than you ever realized? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marlene Siegel to explore the deeper, often overlooked connection between our pets’ wellbeing and our own internal world. We talk about the surprising ways our animals mirror our emotions, our environments, and even our belief systems and why the symptoms they develop may actuall...

Let’s dive into the often-overlooked thyroid hormone, T2, which I lovingly call the forgotten thyroid hormone. In this episode, I’m shining the spotlight on T2 because it's time this powerhouse gets the recognition it deserves. Most of the medical community focuses on T3 and T4, leaving T2 in the shadows, but let me tell you, T2 has some serious potential when it comes to weight loss and energy en...

Why do some people defy every medical prediction while others are told there’s no hope? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman to explore what really happens when you refuse to accept the word uncurable. We dive into the limitations of conventional medicine, the hidden roadblocks that keep people sick, and the unexpected breakthroughs that happen when you focus on the foundations of he...

Are you wasting your money on GLP-1s like Ozempic or Mounjaro? In this episode, I’m breaking down why these popular weight loss drugs often don’t work and what absolutely has to be optimized first for them to actually do their job. I share the story of one patient who reversed her type 2 diabetes and lost over 100 pounds only after fixing the real root of her metabolic issues. We’ll talk about the...

Are parasites secretly running the show inside your body? I sat down with the Worm Queen herself, Kim Rogers, to uncover the hidden invaders that can influence everything from digestion and anxiety… to hormones, sleep, and even cravings. In this episode, we dive into the world of parasites, mold, Lyme, and environmental toxins that often go overlooked in traditional medicine and how they may be qu...

You’ve heard the buzz in the biohacking world… but what does NAD actually do in your body? Are your cells equipped to handle stress — or are they silently aging faster than you think? In this episode, I’m diving into the molecule that could change everything about how we age: NAD+. You may have heard the name floating around longevity circles, but few people understand how deeply this tiny molecul...

Are you biohacking your way into burnout? We’ve reached a point where supplements, cold plunges, red light therapy, and peptides are part of our daily vocabulary, but are we actually helping our health, or just stressing our bodies and our wallets? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden to cut through the noise on biohacking, peptides, and the supplement craze. Together, we unpack what...

Pain isn’t always physical, and the cause might not be what you think. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Daniel Brown for a mind-expanding conversation that challenges everything we think we know about chronic pain and disease. Daniel shares how he went from battling an “incurable” autoimmune condition to being completely pain-free after uncovering a powerful connection between buried emoti...

Are your “normal” labs keeping you sick? Most doctors say your labs are fine… but what if “normal” isn’t actually healthy? In this conversation with Dr. Ken Berry, we dig into the truth behind standard lab ranges, why your symptoms matter more than your numbers, and how to become lab literate so you can finally advocate for your own health. We unpack the lies that keep patients stuck, the pharmace...

How much of your fatigue, anxiety, or hormone imbalance is really about your nervous system and not your thyroid, diet, or workouts? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners to uncover how chronic stress and constant “doing” can keep your body stuck in survival mode, even when you’re doing everything right. We talk about how to microdose calm throughout your day, retrain your nervous s...