Thyroid Healthy Bites

Dry, itchy skin. Persistent rashes. Hives that keep coming back. If you’re living with thyroid issues and struggling with your skin, you may have wondered: Could these things be connected? In Episode 105 of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I’m joined by clinical nutritionist Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS, founder of Skinterrupt and host of the Healthy Skin Show, to explore the thyroid-skin connection and what your skin may be trying to tell you. Jennifer shares how her own experience with debilitating skin issues inspired her work helping people with chronic skin conditions. We discuss the connections between thyroid health, eczema, psoriasis, and chronic hives, as well as her 16-point Matrix approach to looking beyond the skin for contributing factors. We also dig into histamine overload, food allergies versus sensitivities, and why restrictive diets aren’t always the answer. Jennifer shares practical considerations for dry, itchy skin, her perspective on targeted supplementation, and why making peace with food and coming into partnership with your body matters. In this episode, we discuss: The thyroid connection to dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, and hives Histamine overload and possible contributing factors Elimination diets, food sensitivities, and when restriction goes too far Practical care for dry, itchy skin Nutrition, supplements, and stress support CONNECT WITH JENNIFER: Website: https://www.healthyskinshow.com/ Healthy Skin Show Podcast: https://www.skinterrupt.com/listen/ Free Fix Your Skin Webinars: http://www.gutskintriggers.com/  HYPOTHYROID CHEF RESOURCES: Explore the Website:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/ Free Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/grocery Get the THYROID30® Cookbook:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/cookbook  Learn more about the Thrivers Club:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/membership   💛 Enjoyed this episode? Please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone navigating hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s. Your support helps us reach more Thyroid Thrivers looking for evidence-informed, practical guidance.   Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, medications, supplements, or exercise regimen.

If weight loss feels harder than it used to—especially in your 40s, 50s, and beyond—you’re not imagining it.  In Episode 104 of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I’m joined by sustainable weight-loss expert Ashley Fillmore, founder of Metabolic Fix and host of the Cheers to Your Success podcast, to talk about why midlife weight loss can become more complicated, and what a healthier, more sustainable approach can look like. We talk about chronic dieting, metabolic adaptation, strength training, body composition, stress, sleep, perimenopause, hypothyroidism, and why doing more isn’t always the answer. Ashley also explains her “repair, rebuild, results” approach, why preserving muscle matters, how to think beyond the number on the scale, and what women should know about finding the right support when they feel stuck. In this episode, we discuss: Why weight loss often gets harder after 40 How thyroid and hormonal changes can affect weight loss Chronic dieting, undereating, and metabolic adaptation Ashley’s Repair → Rebuild → Results framework Why eating more and exercising less can sometimes help Strength training and why muscle matters Why too much exercise may work against you Body composition vs. scale weight GLP-1 medications as one possible tool—not the whole plan How to find qualified, experienced support CONNECT WITH ASHLEY: Metabolic Fix: https://www.metabolicfix.com/ Metabolic Fix Phase Assessment: https://www.metabolicfix.com/phase-quiz Metabolic Fix ONE Coaching Program: https://www.metabolicfix.com/one Ashley's Cheers to Your Success Podcast: https://www.metabolicfix.com/podcasts/cheers-to-your-success Ashley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_fillmore1/ HYPOTHYROID CHEF RESOURCES: Learn more about the Thrivers Club:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/membership Explore Ginny's Website:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/ Free Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/grocery Get the THYROID30® Cookbook:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/cookbook   💛 Enjoyed this episode? Please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone navigating hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. Your support helps us reach more Thyroid Thrivers looking for evidence-informed, practical guidance.   Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, medications, or exercise regimen.

Want healthy habits to finally feel easier...and stickier?  In this special episode of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I’m opening up the Thrivers Club vault and sharing one of our members-only trainings with you completely free: The Relish Workshop. The Relish Ritual is one of the 8 Daily Rituals of Thyroid-Healthy Living within my THYROID30® framework, and it focuses on how celebration, connection, identity, and small, consistent actions can help healthy choices become your “new normal.” In this workshop, you’ll learn why willpower isn’t the answer to lasting change, how identity shapes habits, why smaller habits are easier to sustain, how celebrating small wins reinforces progress, why support matters, and how to recover from setbacks without starting over. Note: Throughout the workshop, you’ll hear me speaking directly to Thrivers Club members since this is the original members-only training. Download the free Relish Field Guide: https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/relish Learn more about the Thrivers Club: https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/membership Explore Ginny's Website:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/ Free Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/grocery Get the THYROID30® Cookbook:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/cookbook 💛 Enjoyed this episode? Please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone navigating hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. Your support helps us reach more Thyroid Thrivers looking for evidence-informed, practical guidance. Disclaimer: This information is for educational and inspirational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

Your thyroid labs are “normal”… so why do you still feel exhausted, foggy, frustrated with your weight, or just not like yourself?  In this episode of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I’m joined by thyroid and hormone health expert McCall McPherson, PA-C, founder of Modern Thyroid Clinic, to explore why so many thyroid patients continue to struggle even after they’ve been diagnosed and treated. We talk about why TSH doesn’t always tell the whole story, “normal” vs. optimal thyroid lab ranges, thyroid antibodies and Hashimoto’s, and why some patients do well on levothyroxine while others may need a different approach. We also dig into how to sort out thyroid symptoms from other health issues, the role of nutrition and lifestyle, why weight loss can be so challenging with thyroid disease, GLP-1 medications, and how to find a thyroid specialist who can help you get the care you need.     If you’ve ever been told “everything looks fine” when you most definitely do not feel fine, this conversation is for you.   HYPOTHYROID CHEF RESOURCES:  🌐 Learn more at Hypothyroid Chef: https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/ 🛒 Free Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide: https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/grocery 🦋 Join the Thrivers Club: https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/membership 📚 THYROID30® Cookbook: https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/cookbook   CONNECT WITH McCALL: Modern Thyroid Clinic: https://www.modernthyroidclinic.com/ FREE Thyroid Lab Guide: https://learnwithmccall.com/thyroid-lab-guide McCall’s Book, Take Back Your Thyroid: https://book.modernthyroidclinic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mccallmcphersonpa/   💛 Enjoyed this episode? Please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone navigating hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. Your support helps us reach more Thyroid Thrivers looking for evidence-informed, practical guidance. Disclaimer: This information is for educational and inspirational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

We often think of health interventions as inherently good or bad. But according to Dr. Eric Balcavage, the better question is whether an intervention matches the current state of your body.  In this episode of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, Dr. Balcavage explains why an intervention has to match the physiology of the person receiving it. A body that's well-rested, adequately nourished, and resilient may respond very differently than one that's under chronic stress, under-fueled, or already struggling to adapt. This is the foundation of what he calls State-Based Medicine—a framework that helps explain why the same intervention can help one person but backfire in another. Together, we discuss: What State-Based Medicine is, and how it changes the way we think about hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to thyroid health Why thyroid symptoms can persist despite medication How stress, sleep, blood sugar, nutrition, exercise, and gut health influence thyroid physiology When "healthy" habits like restrictive dieting or overexercising can actually increase stress on the body Signs you may be under-fueling or placing too many demands on your body The importance (and limitations) of comprehensive testing If you've been searching for the "perfect" thyroid protocol, this conversation offers a refreshing new perspective. Instead of asking, "What's the best diet, supplement, medication, or treatment?" Dr. Balcavage encourages us to ask a different question: What state is my body in, and what does it need right now?   🔗 RESOURCES: 🛒 Free Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/grocery  🦋 Join the Thrivers Club:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/membership  📚 THYROID30® Cookbook:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/cookbook 🌐 Learn more at Hypothyroid Chef:https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/    🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Listen to my first interview with Dr. Eric Balcavage (Ep. 32):https://www.hypothyroidchef.com/blog/the-thyroid-treatment-debacle-with-drs-eric-balcavage-and-kelly-halderman  Dr. Eric Balcavage's website: https://drericbalcavage.com/  Dr. Eric's new book, Is This the Hill?: https://drericbalcavage.com/hill  The Thyroid Debacle by Drs. Eric Balcavage and Kelly Halderman: https://amzn.to/4waucdM  Dr. B's Thyroid Answers Podcast: https://drericbalcavage.com/thyroid-answers-podcast  Free Thyroid Labs Decoded Guide: https://drericbalcavage.com/thyroid-labs-decoded  Free Fitness Factor Assessment: https://drericbalcavage.com/fitness-factor-assessment  Follow Dr. Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericbalcavage/    💛 Enjoyed this episode? Please follow the podcast, leave a rating and review, and share it with someone navigating hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's. Your support helps us reach more Thyroid Thrivers looking for evidence-informed, practical guidance.   Disclaimer: This information is for educational and inspirational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.