Thyroid Strong

I sat down with Esther Blum, an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert, to chat about living with Hashimoto’s and then hitting menopause. It can feel like we were hit by a bus twice over. Ester shares how to navigate menopause like a rockstar and gives tools to feel your best. Esther Blum is an Integrative Dietitian and Menopause Expert. In the past 27 years, she has helped thousands of w...

The 2 biggest struggles with Hashimoto's are fatigue and difficulty losing weight. The number one question I get from the ladies with Hashimoto's is what I should eat to lose weight with Hashimoto's. Today I'll share my top five strategies to lose stubborn weight regarding how and when to eat. I don't recommend fad diets, quick fixes, simply smart strategies to implement especially when you are su...

This episode is for you if you’ve been told that you simply need to move more and eat less to lose weight with Hashimoto’s. Yes, calories in and calories out matter, but so do our hormones, sleep hygiene, stress, and environmental load when it comes to losing weight with Hashimoto’s. It is just different once our hormones start to change in our 40’s. Today’s guest today, Kim Schaper is a speaker,...

 What if you had a clear, concise plan to beat that crushing Hashimoto's fatigue? Today we're talking about my 5F formula to beat Hashimoto’s fatigue. Most of it will be framed around how we work out and feed our muscle tissue with Hashimoto’s. But I’ll also dive into root causes and how to feed our mitochondria, which are the powerhouses of our cells and responsible for energy production. What I...

If you have any signs of joint hyper-mobility, joint laxity, or lack of integrity in the joints, maybe your joints hyperextend, and it doesn't have to be every joint in the body. It can move around and be transient, and you have an autoimmune condition, maybe you have Hashimotos. This episode is for you! Today I have on Jessica Drummond. She is the founder and CEO of Integrative Women's Health Ins...

I get emails, DM's, Facebook messages every day about Hashimoto's, so today I share my insight and answers. Just remember I'm not a doctor and I'm not giving medical advice, but I can share my own Hashi journey. Hashimoto's Disease is an autoimmune condition that can cause many symptoms, from fatigue and weight gain to hair loss and depression. I share some of the most common symptoms in today's p...

Steph Wilberding, kettlebell trainer, performer, and founder of Leading Lady Fitness. She joined Thyroid Strong after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and Ovulatory dysfunction in September 2021 . Steph suffered from fatigue, low back pain, and other health issues, and went to an OBGYN who diagnosed her with Hashimotos. She then saw an endocrinologist who recommended a gluten and dairy-free diet,...

How to set goals with Hashimoto's What if you had a clear way to achieve a goal that you're chasing down with Hashimoto's? Let's say it's losing 20 pounds or getting back to working out? Instead of focusing on the result, you focused o...

Did you know waking up with bad breath is a sign that something is off in your gut with Hashimoto’s. Good gut health and overall physical health begins in the mouth. It’s the gateway to our digestive tract but most of us are not doing what’s best for our oral health. Today’s guest on Thyroid Strong Podcast, Trina Feller, is helping revolutionize the way we support our oral biome by deconstructing...

Feeling tired but wired is super common with Hashimoto's. We push all day feeling fatigued, then when we finally get to lay down we can't fall asleep or stay asleep. I share my top 10 strategies to optimize your sleep with Hashimoto's. I share research on how being hypothyroid can lead to poor sleep quality and neuroinflammation leaving you feeling foggy headed. In this episode: How much protein t...

Dialing in your diet is essential to supporting your health, even in combating chronic illnesses like an autoimmune diseases. Terry Wahls joins Thyroid Strong Podcast to share her story of multiple sclerosis and how she reduced the painful symptoms of her disease, Dr. Wahls has reclaimed control of her life and continues to study and write about the role that nutrition and lifestyle interventions...

Feeling like yourself again after a Hashimoto's diagnosis is a frustrating and overwhelming process. Most women see five to six doctors before getting a clear diagnosis of Hashimoto's. If you don't know whether or not you have Hashimoto's, I talk about the 2 biggest and most common symptoms women struggle with before getting diagnosed. Today I’m speaking directly to the 20 million women living wit...

Key Takeaways There’s no single test that will identify the source of metabolic issues. It takes a thorough and holistic approach. Multiple tests are often needed to identify what the true source of a condition is. Once root causes have been identified, handling stress, eating well, and exercising will likely lead to improvements. About Reed Davis Reed Davis is a board-certified holistic health pr...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where I discuss why you may be experiencing low back pain with your Hashimoto’s and what you can do to take action today in eliminating pain sensitivity.  Key Takeaways Low back pain is a common symptom among Hashi ladies and there are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing it. It starts with the less active thyroid hormone that contr...

There's a plethora of health problems associated with mold exposure, one of them no one talks about, which is mold diminishes our ability to maintain our muscle tissue. Since mold exposure symptoms are almost identical to the symptoms of Hashimoto's, mold symptoms can be hard to diagnose.  The design of your home significantly impacts the potential for mold growth. Breathable building materia...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where I map out why you may be experiencing brain fog and several solutions to help combat the foggy feeling. You’ll want to see your doctor for labs, switch up your diet, prioritize your sleep, and be specific with your exercise.  Key Takeaways Brain fog is a common symptom when we have neural inflammation or nutrient deficiencies. There are s...

Episode Summary Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where Kristin Weitzel is having us sit in ice baths for our minimum effective dose of cold. That could be 30 seconds, a minute, or even longer. With each ice bath we take, the list of health benefits gets longer.  Key Takeaways Cold immersion has huge benefits for our physical health but also for our emotional health. It will he...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong as I spell out why it is so important to prioritize your muscle tissue with Hashimoto’s. Not only for the longevity of your life but to also live every day how you prefer, without injuries or stress responses dictating your lifestyle. Key Takeaways We all want to live longer and fuller lives, and one way to do that is by prioritizing your muscle tis...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where Lori Kushner is helping women with mind-body healing through a community of other Hashi women to help lift their brain fog through their diet, digestion, mindset, and exercise. Key Takeaways Many Hashi ladies suffer from brain fog and even with a medical professional's help, symptoms stay stagnant or even worsen. Lori is guiding us through why...

In today's solo shortie Thyroid Strong Podcast episode, I'm answering a question I received in the DM's. Ultimately she asks, "How is Thyroid Strong different than say a Peloton". This story is all too familiar and comes from Danielle. She shares: "I just found you and I'm so intrigued. I was diagnosed officially with Hashimotos two years ago, but got hypothyroidism diagnosis 11 years ago and had...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where I sit down with Angela Brown, a fellow movement specialist and personal trainer, as she debunks what we’ve been taught since our first diagnosis of Hashimoto’s. Instead of living with a lack of education provided by your doctor, take this episode and start changing your life and body.  Key Takeaways Our one goal as Hashi women is to lose...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where I give you five ways to boost your energy with Hashimoto’s to conquer all of what life has to offer. These are steps you can incorporate into your daily routine today and keep with you for the long term of your Hashimoto’s journey. Key Takeaways   We can only do so much when it comes to boosting our energy levels, but I’m going to give yo...

Episode Summary  Today, I am joined by Christa Biegler, functional medicine nutritionist and podcast host of The Less Stressed Life , to talk about bloating! Bloating can be very frustrating for Hashi ladies because we think it starts with eating habits when it actually starts in the brain. Tune in to hear all the factors involved in what could be your belly bloat. Key Takeaways   Bloati...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Thyroid Strong where I outline why you are burning out during and after your workouts and how to change your lifestyle to maximize your energy levels. Key Takeaways   All exercise is inflammatory, but it is rest and recovery that is the main benefit of exercise. Today, we learn how to adjust our movements to avoid joint hypermobility and how to feed our muscl...

Episode Summary  Today, I am joined by Melanie Shafranek, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, as she shares her detailed experience from mold exposure and the unique routes she took in gaining her life back. Key Takeaways   Mold remediation can feel like it’s out of your  budget for the average household income. But you can start with simple tasks such as getting your HVA...