A Journey of Hypothyroidism Advocacy and Resilience with Rachel Hill

Rachel Hill is a multi-award winning thyroid advocate, author and speaker. When she was in her early 20s, Rachel was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s after years of being unwell. Today, she’s on a mission to raise awareness around this autoimmune disease. In this episode, Nicole invites Rachel onto the show to discuss her personal autoimmune journey, the diet and lifestyle changes she’s made, how she manages her diagnosis, and why advocating for Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s is so important to her.DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and related website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat, instead it is designed to help educate and inspire. Always seek the advice of a professional medical practitioner or qualified health practitioner. Never ignore or disregard advice given to you based on information in this podcast or related website and do not delay in seeking medical advice. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS:[01:47] - Rachel’s health journey with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s[08:20] - Rachel’s recovery process and how she manages her hypothyroidism[11:19] - Why restrictive diets is not the solution for autoimmunity[13:30] - Rachel’s diet and lifestyle pre-diagnosis and what she’s changed since then[25:36] - The reason behind writing You, Me and Hypothyroidism[32:33] - Having a strong support network when dealing with a chronic illness[34:23] - Thyroid Superhero and why Rachel decided to write a book for children who have parents suffering with thyroid issuesKEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:Rachel’s personal journey with Hypothyroidism, getting the diagnosis and managing itHow Rachel’s eating and lifestyle habits have changed since being diagnosedThe mission Rachel is on today to raise awareness around Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’sRachel’s 3 books and why each of them serves a different purpose IMPORTANT LINKS & MENTIONS: Check Out Rachel’s BooksConnect with Rachel on InstagramConnect with Rachel on FacebookJoin Rachel’s Free NewsletterConnect with Nicole on InstagramVisit the Goode Health WebsiteJoin Nicole’s Free NewsletterGet Started with the MitoImmune Way: The 12-Week ProgrammeUnlocking the Mystery of Your Thyroid Results [Free Download]30 Steps to Thyroid Health [Free Download]Get Access to the Thyroid Freedom™ Bundle