What Does Trauma Have to Do With Thyroid Health?
Some, if not many, roadblocks behind thyroid healing have a covert driver that only a few doctors ask about: unresolved trauma. Trauma can keep the nervous system in a constant state of high alert, which may cause the immune system to remain overactive and antibodies to stay elevated. Even if you’re eating well, supporting your gut, and managing stress today, past trauma can still influence how your body responds. This doesn’t mean trauma is always the root cause and the answer, but it’...
30 Syys 202530min
The Hormone Shifts Every Woman Must Watch For with Dr. Jen Pfleghaar
Perimenopause can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, Dr. Jen Pfleghaar shares insights from her new faith-based book The Perimenopause Reset. We talk about hormonal shifts, environmental toxins, gut health, and stress and how nutrition, and simple lifestyle changes can restore balance. She also explains the correct fasting method according to your menstrual cycle, and how certain peptides may help in easing discomfort and supporting sexual health. If you’re navigatin...
23 Syys 202549min
The Downside of Using Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) To Lower Thyroid Antibodies
Is Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) the answer for lowering thyroid antibodies? This episode explores the real benefits and limitations of LDN for autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease. I share what the research actually says, why results are mixed, and why LDN should never replace the foundations of thyroid healing. Listen in to get clarity before deciding if this option makes sense for you. 00:00 – Episode Preview 00:59 – Podcast Introduction 01:23 – How Low Dose Naltrexone Wo...
16 Syys 202519min
Why Hair Loss Happens and What Helps with VJ Hamilton
What if hair loss was really a signal from your body, not just a cosmetic issue? In this episode, I talk with VJ Hamilton, The Autoimmune Nutritionist, about overcoming alopecia areata and other forms of hair loss by addressing root causes. We dive into nutrient deficiencies, gut health, thyroid imbalances, and inflammation and how functional medicine can help hair grow back naturally. If you’ve been told there’s no hope for hair loss, this episode will challenge that belief. Episode Timelin...
9 Syys 202547min
Can Dental Work Keep Thyroid Antibodies High? (Mercury & Root Canals Explained)
Could treatments many people consider ‘normal' dental procedures, like root canals or mercury fillings, impact your thyroid healing? This episode looks at how dental work might influence thyroid health. I’ll explain what mercury amalgams are, why some people feel better after removing them, and why others do not. We’ll also cover the debate around root canals and whether they can create ongoing immune stress. The focus isn’t on quick fixes but on helping you think through risks and benefits s...
2 Syys 202528min
Secrets to Sleeping Well and Aging Slowly | Dr. Lisa Merritt
If your sleep is suffering and you’re worried about aging faster than you should, you might be overlooking some simple changes. Dr. Lisa Merritt, a functional medicine expert and holistic health educator, shares how seemingly harmless habits can disrupt sleep and accelerate aging. We talk about strategies for calming a racing mind, improving vagal nerve tone, and setting up an environment that supports deep, restorative rest. You’ll also hear how to spot anti-aging fads that waste time and mo...
26 Elo 20251h 17min
Never Eat These Foods with Hyperthyroidism
If you’re newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, start here. This episode lays out a foundational overview of foods that are best avoided when healing from hyperthyroidism or Graves’ disease. I cover the “big ones” like gluten, dairy, refined sugar, alcohol, and grains, as well as the less obvious culprits. I also explain the reasoning behind these recommendations, including gut permeability, immune reactivity, and long-term thyroid stability. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of which foods m...
19 Elo 202530min
The Gut-Autoimmune Thyroid Connection with Dr. Heather Finley
What if your bloating, fatigue, or constipation isn’t just “gut-related”… but a thyroid clue? Dr. Heather Finley explains why low stomach acid, sluggish bile flow, and post-food poisoning symptoms can be red flags in thyroid cases. She shares how conventional approaches miss the deeper causes behind SIBO, constipation, and nutrient deficiencies and how gut issues can slow thyroid hormone conversion. We also touch on practical tools like stool testing, mineral analysis, and even burp tests tha...
12 Elo 202549min
