651: Understanding Thyropause, Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's | How to Thrive with Thyroid Issues with Dr. Amie Hornaman

If you’ve felt like your body’s trying to tell you something—but no one’s really listening—this episode is for you. Over the years, I’ve heard from countless women struggling with weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and that deep, unshakable feeling that something just isn’t right.  More often than not, those symptoms lead us to one powerful place: the thyroid.  That’s why today, I’m thrilled to sit down with the incredible Dr. Amie Hornaman—aka The Thyroid-Fixer—a true expert in functional medicine and hormone optimization.  Together, we’re diving into the real stories behind misdiagnosis, thyroid issues in midlife, hormone resistance, and why "your labs are fine" should not be the end of your story. Tune in here and get ready to feel seen, supported, and inspired to take back your health!  Dr. Amie Hornaman Dr. Amie Hornaman is an author, international speaker, and host of the top-rated medical podcast The Thyroid Fixer. She founded the Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute, delivering personalized thyroid and hormone health care across the U.S. and Canada. She’s the creator of the Fixxr supplement line, which helps target issues like weight loss, fatigue, low libido, and hormone imbalances. Inspired by her own journey with thyroid and hormone challenges, her mission is to help others navigate these issues with empathy and expert care.  IN THIS EPISODE What can happen to your thyroid in pregnancy and postpartum  Navigating thyroid issues in perimenopause and menopause  The importance of lab testing for your thyroid function  Breaking down the labs you should be asking your doctor for  How your thyroid is related to your metabolism  Listening to how your body feels, not just lab marker results  Thyroid hormone replacement therapy options   Supplement recommendations in perimenopause and beyond  QUOTES “The biggest cause of miscarriage and infertility is low thyroid function. So right there, if you've been experiencing miscarriage, if you've been struggling getting pregnant, take the time. Take a pause and get your thyroid optimized first.”  “I wanna get the full picture because I know that I'm having these symptoms and in this time of my life, the odds of me having thyroid issues is greater than it ever has been.” “You want to be working with somebody who really understands how your thyroid works, understands how to titrate you based not only on your numbers, but also on how you feel, and also gets to the root freaking cause of your Hashi’s.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Dr. Amie’s Thyroid Lab Quiz & Guide Dr. Amie’s Podcast  Dr. Amie’s Website  Dr. Amie’s Fix Your Thyroid Group on Facebook Dr. Amie on Instagram  The Perimenopause Revolution + $500 bonus → drmariza.com/book RELATED EPISODES  #611: How to Heal Your Thyroid and Address Weight Resistance in Midlife with McCall McPherson #543: What I Am Doing to Overcome Post Concussion Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue and Low Thyroid Function and a Big Update About the Podcast #499: All Of Your Thyroid Questions Answered with McCall McPherson #442: 5 Big Benefits of The Powerhouse Hormone: T3 and T4 (Thyroid Hormones)