19. 80 Iron Infusions Later… Here’s What I Wish I Knew

What if the story you’ve been told about anemia isn’t the full story?In this episode of The Overflow Podcast, Bronwyn Deiter shares her deeply personal journey through years of chronic fatigue, hypothyroidism, iron infusions, and “iron deficiency anemia” — only to eventually discover there was much more happening beneath the surface.Bronwyn opens up about undergoing more than 80 iron infusions over nearly a decade, the physical toll it took on her body, and the paradigm shift that changed the way she understood iron, copper, ferritin, inflammation, and true healing.This conversation explores:* The difference between “low iron labs” and true iron deficiency* Why ferritin may not mean what many people think it means* The relationship between copper, ceruloplasmin, thyroid health, and energy* Pregnancy, postpartum depletion, and mineral imbalance* Why some women continue struggling with fatigue even after supplementing iron* Heavy periods, inflammation, and iron dysregulation* The impact of stress, nutrient depletion, and modern lifestyles on women’s health* How the body intelligently adapts and protects itself* The Root Cause Protocol perspective on minerals and healingThis episode is not medical advice, but rather an invitation to think deeper, ask better questions, and better understand the incredible intelligence of the body.If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed by conflicting health information, or frustrated that your symptoms keep returning despite “doing everything right,” this conversation may offer a completely different lens.Resources & Topics Mentioned* Morley Robbins* Root Cause Protocol* Beef liver & cod liver oil* Whole food vitamin C vs isolated ascorbic acid* Copper, retinol, and mineral balance* Pregnancy depletion & postpartum healing* Nervous system stress and chronic fatigueConnect With UsFollow The Overflow Podcast for more conversations around women’s wellness, hormones, healing, mindset, faith, and holistic living on Apple, Substack or Spotify.If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need to hear this message today. ✨Grab Our Free Resources Bronwyn Blog: https://cleangreenstart.com/Andrea: 7 Tips for Managing Stress and Loving Your Thyroid https://andrealahman.com/stress-subscribe/Becky: Nourish. Breathe. Rest. A Simple Audio Series for Moms Who Do It All https://beckyjwebb.com/freebieFollow Us on Instagram! Andrea: @andrealahmanBecky: @beckyjwebbBronwyn: @Cleangreenstart This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit overflowpodcast.substack.com