How Stress Contributed to My Autoimmune Thyroid Diagnosis (And What Helped)
If you’ve been focusing on gut or thyroid health but haven’t given much thought to stress, this is worth checking out. Based on personal experiences and clinical patterns I’ve seen, chronic stress plays a bigger role than people realize. It’s not about eliminating stress completely— (because that’s not always realistic), but understanding how it might be affecting your body and what you can do to better support your system. I also share a few simple, practical ideas that might help, especiall...
3 Heinä 20258min
Most People Have These Toxins and Don’t Know It with with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
Behind many chronic symptoms is one unseen disruptor: your toxic load. You’ve cleaned up your diet, run the basic labs, maybe even tried supplements,... so why do symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, or hormonal shifts keep lingering? In this conversation, we zoom in on what standard care often misses: the toxins building up in your body and their effects on your gut, brain, and immune system long before a diagnosis ever appears. Our guest, Dr. Tom O’Bryan, explains why autoimmunity and co...
1 Heinä 20251h 7min
What to Eat If You’re Losing Weight with Hyperthyroidism
Trying to gain weight with hyperthyroidism? The right fats and proteins can make all the difference. Unintentional weight loss was something I struggled with during my Graves' diagnosis, and it's a concern I frequently hear from others dealing with hyperthyroidism. Putting on a healthy weight isn't just about consuming more calories. Underlying issues like gut health and elevated thyroid hormone levels must also be addressed. In this Q&A, I share the specific foods I recommend: quality ...
26 Kesä 20257min
Feeling Off in Your 40s? These Diet Shifts Can Help|Lucy Hutchings
Tired, foggy, gaining weight—and not sure if it’s just aging or something more? Registered dietitian Lucy Hutchings breaks down why perimenopause symptoms like brain fog, belly fat, and poor sleep are common but absolutely not something you just have to live with. She shares how nutrition, strength training, and simple daily habits can gently support your hormones without extremes. We also explore the impact of caffeine, sugar, and stress on your energy and mood. For anyone feeling stuck or o...
24 Kesä 202551min
Is Broccoli Actually Bad for Your Thyroid? Here’s the Truth
You might have been told to avoid broccoli because it's a goitrogen, but is it true that it interferes with your thyroid health? I’m clearing up the confusion around cruciferous vegetables once and for all. In this QA episode, I explain what goitrogens really do, when you should be cautious, and why most people with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s don’t need to fear these foods. I also share how cooking can impact their effects, what signs suggest your body might not tolerate them well, and why...
19 Kesä 20258min
Heart Rate Spikes, Bloating, and Fatigue with Graves' Disease
Even a good protocol can stall progress if key pieces are missing. In this Health Audit session, I speak with Jordan, who was recently diagnosed with Graves’ disease. She opens up about managing symptoms like heart palpitations, bloating, and fatigue while following the AIP diet and taking calming herbs, iodine, and other targeted supplements. We explore why her progress has felt inconsistent, how post-viral recovery might be playing a role, and why “normal” labs don’t always tell the whole s...
17 Kesä 202533min
Do You Really Need a Thyroid Meal Plan? (Here’s the Truth)
Meal plans are easy to follow. Listening to your body can be much harder, yet it's often the missing key in long-term thyroid healing. In this Q&A episode, I'm answering a common question: Is a thyroid-specific meal plan required to heal? I start by explaining why paying attention to your body's signals is more powerful than following rigid rules, then explore how a personalized, flexible approach creates more sustainable progress. I also share how I guide patients through food tracking, ...
12 Kesä 20254min
Long COVID and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Solutions with Dr. Evan Hirsch
Some people recover from COVID in weeks; others feel broken for months—what could be the difference? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Evan Hirsch, a fatigue expert who’s helped thousands recover from long COVID and chronic fatigue using his four-step Energy MD Method. We explore the "toxic five" hidden factors like mold, infections, and nervous system overload that often go unaddressed in standard care. He also explains why common treatments like IV ozone might backfire if your body isn’t rea...
10 Kesä 202556min
