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

What if the gut symptoms you have been told to ignore are actually the warning sign of something much bigger? In this episode, I sit down with pharmacist and thyroid expert Izabella Wentz to unpack a connection that many people with thyroid issues completely overlook: the gut. We dive into the surprising relationship between IBS, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s. Izabella shares her personal story of being diagnosed with IBS years before her own Hashimoto’s diagnosis and why that early signal might have been the clue that everything else was coming. Together, we explore why so many people receive the IBS label but never uncover the real root cause and what might actually be happening inside your gut when symptoms like bloating, reflux, diarrhea, or constipation show up. We also break down the deeper physiology behind gut dysfunction and how stress, parasites, infections, low stomach acid, and even your nervous system can quietly drive chronic symptoms and immune dysfunction. If you have ever been told your labs are “normal,” handed a probiotic, and sent on your way, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you thought you knew about digestive health. Most importantly, Izabella shares how identifying the true cause behind IBS can completely change the trajectory of someone’s thyroid health and overall well-being. What you’ll learn: Why the IBS diagnosis often hides dozens of possible root causes The surprising link between IBS and future autoimmune disease How leaky gut may quietly trigger immune dysfunction The hidden gut infections many thyroid patients never test for Why stress can literally signal your gut bacteria to become more aggressive What “normal digestion” should actually look like and why many people get this wrong The overlooked role of low stomach acid in brain fog, reflux, and fatigue Why throwing every gut supplement at the problem can sometimes make things worse If you have been struggling with gut symptoms, thyroid issues, or feeling like something in your body just is not adding up, this episode will open your eyes to connections you may have never considered before. Resources from Izabella: Download Your Free Support Guide: www.thyroidpharmacist.com/abc  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

What if the biggest thing sabotaging your health is not your diet, your workouts, or your supplements, but the story playing inside your own mind? In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Gemelli for a raw conversation about the powerful connection between mindset, stress, faith, and physical health. We explore Dylan’s personal journey from prison and poor choices to building a life rooted in accountability, discipline, and purpose. Along the way, we unpack how the thoughts you repeat every day can quietly shape your hormones, metabolism, anxiety levels, and long-term health. This conversation goes far beyond typical health advice. We talk about the dangerous trap of victim mentality, the hidden ways stress keeps the body stuck in fight or flight mode, and why many people stay stuck in their health struggles even when they have access to doctors, supplements, and guidance. Dylan also shares the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life, why accountability is the missing piece for so many people, and how developing a spiritual or grounding anchor can completely change the trajectory of your health and life. What you’ll learn: Why the phrase “stress kills” might be more literal than most people realize The surprising way your belief systems influence your hormones and metabolism How a victim mindset can quietly sabotage your healing journey A simple but uncomfortable mirror exercise that can change your level of accountability What actually happens inside your nervous system when negative thoughts spiral The mindset shift that turns everyday burdens into unexpected blessings If you have ever felt stuck in your health journey despite trying everything, this episode might challenge the way you look at the problem entirely. Sometimes the breakthrough does not come from another supplement, protocol, or doctor, but from changing the way you think, what you believe, and how honest you are willing to be with yourself. Tune in to hear Dylan’s story, the lessons he learned the hard way, and the mindset shifts that could transform the way you approach your health and your life. Resources from Dylan: https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli Use code Gemelli for $90 off https://umbrellalabs.is Use code Dylan for 15% off or 35% off if you spend over $200 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400  https://instagram.com/dylangemelli  https://dylangemelli.com  https://www.timeline.com/promotions/dylangemelli  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Most people struggling with thyroid issues aren’t actually being told the full story. In this episode, I’m sharing the version of my thyroid journey that many of you have never heard before. Not the condensed version told on stages or quick podcast interviews, but the real story. The years of confusion, the frustration of being told everything was “normal,” and the terrifying feeling of watching my body change in ways I couldn’t control no matter how disciplined I was. This episode also marks the beginning of a new series where I will be sharing real thyroid transformation stories from people who fought through misdiagnoses, failed treatments, and overwhelming setbacks to finally reclaim their health. We talk about the emotional reality of thyroid dysfunction that rarely gets discussed. The strain it can put on your relationships, your confidence, and the way you see yourself in the mirror. I walk through the early pieces of my story, from childhood body image struggles and years of extreme discipline in fitness and bodybuilding, to the moment my body stopped responding to everything I knew how to do. If you have ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your body has betrayed you, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that there is still a path forward. What you’ll learn: Why so many thyroid patients are told everything is “normal” when they know something is wrong A hidden pattern in the healthcare system that leaves many thyroid sufferers feeling unheard The surprising connection between extreme discipline and feeling completely out of control in your body The turning point that finally set me on the path toward real answers and recovery SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you’re not pooping every day, your hormones are not balanced. Period. In this episode, I sit down with Dani Conway to break down the real connection between digestion, detox pathways, estrogen metabolism, and why so many women are spinning their wheels with supplements, probiotics, and even GLP-1s without fixing the foundation first. We talk about what is actually happening inside your body when estrogen gets recirculated, how sluggish digestion and constipation can drive “estrogen dominance” symptoms, and why you cannot out-supplement a body that is not eliminating properly. If you have ever wondered whether your liver detox pathways really matter, whether probiotics are helping or hurting, or if peptides are a shortcut to better health, this conversation will challenge what you think you know. We also get honest about diet culture, biohacking extremes, carnivore constipation myths, and the growing obsession with GLP-1s. Dani walks us through detox phases in simple terms, explains how inflammation drives estrogen dominance, and shares why there should always be a start and end date to supplements. If you are bloated, constipated, exhausted, and struggling with weight or fat loss, this episode is for you. What you’ll learn: Why daily bowel movements are non negotiable for hormone balance What is actually happening when estrogen gets recirculated The hidden inflammation and estrogen dominance connection most women miss Why probiotics alone will not fix a leaky gut How sluggish digestion can sabotage fat loss, even if your diet is “perfect” The real risk of stacking GLP-1s on top of constipation Why more progesterone is not always the solution The foundational detox strategies that actually move the needle If this episode hit home for you, do not just listen. Apply it. Start with the basics. Pay attention to your digestion. Stop chasing the next trendy fix and focus on building the foundation your body actually needs. Resources from Dani: Nutrition the Natural Way - One on One Coaching & Testing: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/  The Wellness Collective: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/drop-the-weight-shred-the-fat/  Weight Loss Accelerator Program: https://go.nutritionthenaturalway.com/wla Complimentary Guide: https://go.nutritionthenaturalway.com/hhh Connect with Dani on Instagram: @DaniConwayOfficial SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, this episode is going to light a fire in you. In this unapologetically bold conversation, I break down what is really happening when thyroid treatment fails, especially after a thyroidectomy, and why so many women and men over 40 are being dismissed, under medicated, and medically gaslit. I walk through real lab examples, explain the critical difference between T4 and T3, unpack reverse T3, and call out the dangerous oversimplification of TSH only treatment. If you have ever wondered why you still feel exhausted, gain weight easily, lose hair, or struggle with mood despite being on medication, this is where it all starts to make sense. We also dive into the powerful connection between thyroid and sex hormones and why treating one without the other is a massive mistake. I explain why T4 only treatment after a total thyroidectomy can leave patients suffering, how poor conversion impacts your energy and metabolism, and what you should be looking for in your labs and in your doctor. This episode is not about fear. It is about empowerment. Because when you understand your thyroid, you stop shrinking in the exam room and start advocating like someone who knows their body deserves better. What you’ll learn: Why “normal labs” do not always mean optimal thyroid function The hidden problem with T4 only treatment, especially post thyroidectomy What reverse T3 really signals about stress and metabolic shutdown Why free T3 matters more than you have been told The overlooked link between testosterone and autoimmune thyroid disease Why treating hormones and thyroid separately can stall your progress The red flags to watch for in practitioners who wing it with thyroid care How your symptoms are actually your body asking for proper hormone support Tune in. Your energy, metabolism, and voice matter, and this is where you take them back. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Your metabolism isn’t broken after 40, but the way you’ve been told to approach fat loss probably is. In this episode, I sit down with metabolic and physique expert Philip Pape to unpack what’s really happening with fat loss, muscle, thyroid, and hormones as we age, especially for women. We challenge the belief that your metabolism just “slows down” and explore what the research actually shows. We talk about muscle loss (and why it matters more than you think), how chronic dieting quietly suppresses thyroid function, what metabolic adaptation actually means, and why lifting weights may be the most powerful lever you’re not fully using. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of eating less, exercising more, and still gaining belly fat, this conversation will reframe everything. We also dive into the calories-in/calories-out debate, GLP-1 medications, carb phobia, insulin resistance, and the difference between rapid fat loss and sustainable body recomposition. You’ll hear why building muscle (not endless dieting) may be the real key to reclaiming your metabolism, how undereating backfires hormonally, and why carbohydrates aren’t the villain they’ve been made out to be. This episode is empowering, practical, and deeply clarifying for any woman who feels like her body changed overnight and no one explained why. What you’ll learn: Why your metabolism may not be declining the way you think and what actually is The real driver behind midlife fat gain (hint: it’s not just hormones) How chronic calorie restriction impacts thyroid, reproductive hormones, and hunger signals What really happens when you regain weight after restrictive dieting The nuance behind calories in vs. calories out and why it’s incomplete How carb fear may be sabotaging your energy, recovery, and body composition When rapid fat loss can be strategic and when it quietly makes things worse Why muscle is your greatest metabolic ally after 40 Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss upcoming conversations where we continue dismantling outdated fat loss advice and rebuilding a smarter, hormone-aligned approach to metabolism. Your body isn’t broken… And this is where we start proving it. Resources from Philip Pape: Wits & Weights Podcast: https://witsandweights.com/podcast  FREE 14-Day Rapid Start Fat Loss Guide: https://www.witsandweights.com/fatloss  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Could your birth control be silently driving your thyroid symptoms? I’m breaking down a conversation that too many women have never been invited into: the real connection between birth control, estrogen, BHRT, and your thyroid. If you’ve gained weight, lost hair, felt exhausted, or been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, this is for you. I walk you through how oral contraceptives increase thyroid binding globulin, why that matters for free T3 and free T4, and how synthetic hormones can unmask hidden hypothyroidism. We also get into the difference between supraphysiologic synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormone replacement, and why delivery method matters more than most doctors explain. I also answer the big question midlife women are asking: will estrogen in BHRT affect your thyroid levels? My goal isn’t to scare you. It’s to give you the information you deserve so you can stop guessing and start making decisions from a place of strength and clarity. What you’ll learn: The hidden mechanism linking oral estrogen to lower free thyroid hormone Why “normal” TSH can still leave you feeling profoundly hypothyroid The surprising role of thyroid binding globulin in your symptoms How synthetic progestins can act like a stress hormone in the body The difference between supraphysiologic birth control dosing and physiologic BHRT Don’t ignore that nudge. Get a full thyroid panel, advocate for optimal labs not just “normal,” and start connecting the dots in your own body. Share this episode with the women in your life and begin having better conversations about hormones and long-term health. You deserve full information, real answers, and a treatment plan that actually supports your metabolism, energy, and future. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

What if the real reason you’re exhausted, wired, gaining weight, and feeling hormonally off… has nothing to do with your labs and everything to do with how you’re sleeping? In this bonus episode, I sit down with triple board-certified sleep expert Dr. Meredith Broderick to unpack what’s really happening in your body when sleep is disrupted. We go far beyond the usual “just get 8 hours” advice and dive into how sleep impacts insulin resistance, cravings, stress physiology, midlife hormone shifts, brain detoxification, and even your emotional resilience. We talk about the science of circadian rhythms, why poor REM sleep can dysregulate blood sugar in days, and how sleep anxiety itself is becoming one of the biggest modern sleep disruptors. What you’ll learn: Why sleep may not be the “foundation” of health in the way you’ve been told What actually happens to insulin, cravings, and metabolism after disrupted REM sleep The hidden reason your mind races at night (and what your brain is trying to do) How constant phone use may be sabotaging your ability to fall asleep If sleep has felt like a lifelong battle for you, or if you know it’s the missing piece in your thyroid, hormone, or metabolic healing journey, this episode is your invitation to rethink everything. Tune in, listen closely, and start creating a sleep routine that works with your biology instead of against it. Your hormones, your brain, and your future self will thank you. Resources from Dr. Broderick: Dr. Broderick’s Practice: https://soundsleepguru.com/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundsleepguru/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbroderick/  Follow Dr. Broderick on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsleepguru  Ozlo Sleepbuds: https://ozlosleep.pxf.io/c/6650216/3798404/39186 Use Code: TTFPOD for $75 off! SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Have we overcomplicated health so much that we’ve forgotten what it actually means to nourish our bodies? In this episode, I sit down with celebrity chef and Pluck founder, James Barry, to have a real conversation about what’s happened in the health world over the last decade. We talk about how we drifted from ancestral principles and whole, real food into biohacking gadgets, GLP-1 trends, expensive supplements, and endless noise. James brings us back to the foundations: sleep, movement, stress, and most importantly, food that your body actually recognizes. We unpack the idea that you cannot escape your humanity, that the Homo sapien body hasn’t changed in hundreds of thousands of years, and that maybe the problem isn’t that we need more hacks. Maybe we need more reverence. We also dive deep into organ meats, nutrient density, and why flavor used to equal nutrition! What you’ll learn: Why you truly cannot out-supplement or out-biohack poor foundations The ancestral principle that quietly governs appetite, satisfaction, and weight What modern processed foods are doing to your internal signaling system The overlooked reason organ meats were once considered sacred Why thinking about vitamins may be keeping you disconnected from your body The simple shift that makes digestion, satiety, and clarity easier I want you to take one small step today: Choose one meal where you slow down, remove distractions, and eat real food that your body recognizes. Then share this episode with someone who feels overwhelmed by all the health noise right now. The more we simplify, the more we rise. And as always, if this conversation spoke to you, leave a review and let me know what hit home. Resources from James Barry: Follow Pluck: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/ Connect with James: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/  Pluck Website: https://eatpluck.com  Listen to Everyday Ancestral on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAncestral  Listen to Everyday Ancestral on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60v6ZOabgiJOeW9kjYIf9i  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Your labs can look perfect on paper while your cells are quietly starving for thyroid action, and that disconnect is where most thyroid stories fall apart. In this episode, I’m diving into something we have not talked about yet on the Thyroid Fixer Podcast: T2 tissue thyroid signaling and why it may be the missing piece for so many people who still feel exhausted, inflamed, foggy, and stuck despite being told their thyroid is “normal.” I break down how thyroid hormones actually work at the cellular and mitochondrial level, why bloodwork alone cannot explain your symptoms, and how T2 can mimic many of T3’s metabolic effects without raising blood T3. If you have been denied T3, cannot tolerate it, or feel like your metabolism is permanently stalled, this episode will completely shift how you understand thyroid function. We go deeper into thyroid receptors, deiodinase enzymes, reverse T3, and why two people with identical labs can feel completely different in their bodies. I also explain why T2 has such a powerful impact on fat burning, energy, liver health, cholesterol, and mitochondrial output, and why focusing on tissue level signaling instead of chasing lab numbers is often the turning point. This conversation moves beyond “your labs are fine” and finally addresses what is happening where thyroid hormones actually do their job. What you’ll learn: Why thyroid hormones do not work in your blood and where real thyroid action happens How T2 can drive metabolism without overstimulating your heart The enzyme imbalance that quietly stalls fat loss and energy Why reverse T3 is a survival signal and not a meaningless lab value How stress and chronic dieting shut down thyroid signalingThe connection between mitochondrial health and stubborn hypothyroid symptoms Why thyroid optimization requires more than staying in range If this episode feels like it is describing your body, do not ignore that. Thyroid optimization is nuanced, layered, and personal, and you deserve more than dismissal and recycled advice. Listen all the way through, let the science click, and start viewing your thyroid through a cellular lens. Make sure you are subscribed, share this episode with someone who has been told they are fine but knows they are not, and come join me inside the Thyroid Fixer community. This is where clarity begins. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you are doing “everything right” for your thyroid and still feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck, this episode might completely reframe what you think is going on. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Amy Myers, one of the most respected voices in functional thyroid and autoimmune health, to unpack the real reasons so many people fail to improve despite clean diets, supplements, and medication. We talk candidly about why thyroid healing is not just about what you eat or what you take, but what your body can actually digest, absorb, and convert. Together, we dive into the controversial and urgent topics most doctors still avoid. From the FDA threat to desiccated thyroid hormone, to the realities of T4-only treatment after thyroid removal, to the overlooked role of gut infections, low stomach acid, iodine confusion, and nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Myers shares both her clinical perspective and her personal story of living without a thyroid, explaining what she has seen work, what causes harm, and where patients are being failed by outdated systems. This is a grounded, nuanced conversation meant to help you ask better questions and understand your body more clearly. What you’ll learn: Why a perfect diet can still leave you depleted The quiet reason thyroid hormones often fail to work What really breaks T4 to T3 conversion How gut infections quietly sabotage healing The misunderstood role of stomach acid in autoimmunity Why iodine became so controversial and where the truth actually lives When “normal labs” mean very little The missing link between digestion and hormone signaling I encourage you to listen all the way through and take notes on what feels familiar in your own journey. This is not about quick fixes or fear-based health advice, it is about understanding the foundations so you can advocate for yourself with confidence. Share this episode with someone who has been struggling to feel heard or helped, and make sure you are subscribed so you do not miss what is coming next. Connect with Dr. Amy Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com  Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/pages/newsletter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/  Get 20% off any single item on AMMD with coupon code PODCAST20. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you’re confused, frustrated, or quietly side-eyeing everything you’re seeing online about peptides and GLPs right now, this episode is about to change how you see the entire conversation. I sat down again with one of my favorite no-BS voices in the biohacking, longevity, and metabolic space, Jay Campbell, to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes, why misinformation is exploding, and how people are getting pulled into dangerous rabbit holes without even realizing it. We talk candidly about peptides, GLPs, and why the way they’re being talked about online is wildly misleading, Big Pharma’s growing grip on the market, and what that means for real humans who’ve finally found relief from food noise, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic weight struggles. This conversation goes far beyond trends and headlines. It is about access, education, ethics, and the uncomfortable truths no one on Instagram wants to say out loud. If you’ve ever wondered who to trust, what’s hype versus helpful, or why the system feels so broken, this one is for you. What you’ll learn: Why the peptide and GLP conversation online is more chaotic and risky than most people realize The real reason Big Pharma is cracking down right now and who it affects most How misinformation is spreading faster than education in the longevity space What most people don’t understand about dosing, microdosing, and long-term metabolic impact Why some people thrive using these tools while others end up worse off The hidden dangers of cheap, underground, or influencer-backed peptide sources What ethical, informed use actually looks like in a world full of shortcuts If this episode made you think differently, challenged what you’ve been told, or helped you connect a few dots, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Resources from Jay: JayCampbell.com/Free-Info  BioLongevityLabs.com Use Code DRAMIE SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

In this Quick Fixes episode, I break down what to do if you cannot tolerate T3 thyroid medication or you’ve hit a wall and can’t increase your dose. Since T3 is the active thyroid hormone, most people need it to truly resolve symptoms and restore metabolism, but not everyone tolerates it the same way. I explain why T4-only treatment often falls short, how natural desiccated thyroid, immediate-release T3, and slow-release T3 differ, and what options exist when anxiety, insomnia, or jittery side effects prevent you from increasing T3. We also dive into emerging evidence around T2… a lesser-known thyroid hormone that can support metabolism, fat burning, and mitochondrial function without the stimulating effects of T3. This episode lays out real-world strategies we use in clinic to help sensitive patients move toward optimization instead of staying stuck. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

I am so excited to share this episode with you. In this episode, I sit down with Adrian Gledhill, former contestant from Season 3 of The Biggest Loser, to talk about what really happens to the body during extreme weight loss and why so many people regain the weight… and then some. Adrian shares the behind-the-scenes reality of the show, including severe calorie restriction, overtraining, and the pressure to compete at the expense of long-term health. We dive into the lasting metabolic consequences of chronic dieting, bariatric surgery, and extreme exercise, and how thyroid dysfunction, hormone depletion, and gut signaling issues often go completely overlooked. Adrian opens up about years of rebound weight gain, reactive hypoglycemia, and food fear before finally addressing the missing communication pieces in her body. We also discuss GLP-1s… who they’re truly for, how they can help when used correctly, and why they’re not a shortcut if the foundation isn’t fixed. This is an honest conversation about obesity as a chronic condition, not a willpower problem, and what it actually takes to create sustainable health. Connect with Adrian: Instagram: ⁠@adriankgledhill YouTube: ⁠@adriankgledhill Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m sharing the conclusion I never expected to reach... I believe I now know what caused my cancer. After being diagnosed with uterine cancer that progressed far faster than it should have, I went searching for answers. I examined genetics, environmental toxins like glyphosate, and every usual suspect, but what kept coming back into focus was COVID-19 and its potential role in suppressing my immune system. Avoiding uncomfortable conversations helps no one, especially when it comes to our health. I break down how the immune system is supposed to work, why natural killer cells and interferons matter, and how COVID may interfere with those early defense systems. Most importantly, I share what I’m doing now, how I’m building my immune-support arsenal through nutrition, hormone optimization, and targeted supplements. This episode isn’t about fear; it’s about asking better questions, staying informed, and refusing to stick our heads in the sand. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, food fear, and the never-ending cycle of “I treated it… so why is it back?” If that sounds familiar, this episode is a must-listen. In this conversation, I sit down with Angela Pifer, widely known as the “SIBO Guru,” to break down what Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth really is, why it’s so commonly missed or misdiagnosed, and why so many people relapse after treatment. We dig into the different types of SIBO (hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide), why knowing the type matters, and how SIBO is often confused with IBS, food sensitivities, or general gut dysbiosis. Angela explains the biggest mistakes people make when trying to treat SIBO, including overusing probiotics, fiber, or antimicrobials without addressing the real drivers underneath. We also talk about how SIBO impacts hormones, especially thyroid function, estrogen balance, and cortisol… and why motility, bile flow, and nervous system regulation are non-negotiables if you want real, lasting healing. This episode will challenge a lot of common gut health advice, but if you’ve been stuck in the SIBO loop, it may finally explain why nothing has worked long-term. Cracking the SIBO Code Summit This summit brings together 50 top experts in functional and integrative medicine to break down the root causes of chronic gut dysfunction and inflammation. Register here: https://crackingthesibocode.com/registration?am_id=amiehornaman5145 Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Inflammation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s often the quiet culprit behind fatigue, autoimmune flares, stubborn symptoms, and chronic disease. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack what inflammation really looks like in the body (and mind), why food alone isn’t the magic fix, and how chronic stress quietly keeps the fire burning. We explore the powerful connection between mental inflammation and physical breakdown, plus why ignoring your circadian rhythm and lymphatic system can sabotage even the cleanest lifestyle. You’ll also hear how Ayurveda offers a refreshingly practical lens on healing, including why turmeric deserves its gold-star reputation as an anti-inflammatory powerhouse. From daily self-care rituals to stress resilience strategies you can actually stick to, this conversation is a reminder that inflammation is not inevitable... it’s preventable, reversible, and very much within your control when lifestyle, mindset, and biology work together. Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta: Book: ⁠The Inflammation Code: Unlock Your True Healing Potential with the Power of Ayurvedic SuperSpices and Elemental Design⁠ Instagram: ⁠@dr.shivanigupta⁠ Facebook: ⁠@theshivanigupta⁠ Fusionary Formulas: ⁠www.fusionaryformulas.com⁠ Use code DRAMIE for 15% off Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠⁠

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 hard "no" for autoimmune conditions, how grains can quietly stir up inflammation, and why overcomplicating food is often the fastest way to end up frustrated and stuck. I also get into why protein becomes non-negotiable as we age, why healthy fats are essential for hormones (yes, you need them), and how different diets can impact the thyroid very differently depending on the person. I introduce the Paleto diet... my thyroid-friendly blend of paleo and keto as a realistic, balanced approach that supports blood sugar, hormones, and sanity. This episode is all about simplifying, personalizing, and finally eating in a way that works with your thyroid instead of against it. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠⁠

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, estrogen, and testosterone impact bone health, metabolism, and overall quality of life. This conversation moves past fear-based headlines to look at what really influences breast cancer risk, including metabolic health and lifestyle factors. These doctors discuss why hormone therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, when bioidentical hormones can be safe and effective, and why women deserve informed, individualized care... especially during menopause or after a breast cancer diagnosis. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

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 trends feel so contradictory, and why defining your personal health goals matters far more than chasing the latest plan or protocol. We also get real about vegetables, carbs, and common protein myths, along with the overlooked impact stimulants can have on metabolism and hormones. And yes, we dive into the rise of GLP medications for weight loss, what women actually need to understand, what’s often missing from the conversation, and why education and balance matter more than quick fixes. If you’re tired of extremes, mixed messages, and one-size-fits-all advice, this conversation is for you. It’s about clarity, perspective, and getting back to what actually supports long-term health. Register for Natalie Jill and Dr Amie's LIVE: "Clear the Confusion around Fat Loss" Q&A Jan 20th 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 1 pm Mountain / 12pm Pacific Register: https://class.totalbodythrive.com/ah-2026  Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at fixerpowerlab.com. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠