What Does Trauma Have to Do With Thyroid Health?

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 Jun 3min

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 Jun 55min

Many people are told to “wait and watch” with subclinical hyperthyroidism. But is that really the best path? Subclinical hyperthyroidism can stealthily affect your heart, bones, and energy—even when your labs look ‘normal’. I explain what low TSH truly means, how it ties into conditions like subclinical Graves’ disease, and why some symptoms deserve serious attention. I also share how I approach this naturally using tools like bugleweed, adrenal support, and targeted lifestyle changes to help...

5 Jun 11min

Trying to eat healthy for your thyroid but feel like your wallet’s getting in the way? Most people think healing means pricey foods and endless supplements, but it doesn’t have to. This conversation breaks down which nutrients matter most and how to get them affordably. You'll also hear tips on lowering daily toxin exposure, improving sleep, and making smart swaps at the grocery store. These are practical, doable steps even if you’re working with limited time and money. Your thyroid health do...

3 Jun 32min

Why do some people save their thyroid and others don’t? The key is easy to miss. Many don’t realize how much healing can happen by addressing autoimmune triggers and restoring gut health. Surgery and radioactive iodine aren’t the only options for Graves' disease, and those with Hashimoto’s can save their thyroid as well. Natural approaches can help protect your thyroid and even reduce the need for hormone replacement over time. This episode breaks down what really matters when it comes to sav...

29 Mai 6min

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul but what happens when your vision starts to fade? How do you keep seeing the world with hope and clarity? This episode is a Save My Thyroid Health audit with our guest, Malka, who opens up about her ongoing battle with thyroid eye disease. She talks about her challenges, unexpected setbacks, and the constant search for solutions. We also talk about the lifestyle changes she’s made, the risks of different treatments, and the tough choices she faces...

27 Mai 37min

Could the stuff in your tap water be messing with your thyroid? I'm breaking down the truth about fluoride, including the synthetic kind added to our water and toothpaste, and how it could be harming your thyroid health. We’ll talk about why this industrial byproduct, which was once used to suppress overactive thyroids, might be disrupting your hormones right now. Plus, I'll show you how to test your fluoride levels and explain why this is especially important if you have Hashimoto's or hypot...

22 Mai 7min

Behind every habit you can't shake is a belief you didn’t know you had—our guest for this episode shows you how to find it. Our guest in this episode, Sara Raymond, invites us into the subtle, powerful world of hypnotherapy, where transformation starts beneath the surface. From her evolution from movement teacher to trauma-informed coach, she shares how subconscious beliefs silently shape our choices, confidence, and health. Her autoimmune struggles coupled with anxiety and addiction has empo...

20 Mai 42min