Ep #192: Thyropause & Hashimoto's with Dr. Amie Hornaman

Andrea Donsky is a registered holistic nutritionist with 20+ years of experience, a published menopause researcher, the co- founder of Morphus, the host of this podcast, Menopause Reimagined, and the author of Nourishing Menopause (Simon & Schuster) and Unjunk Your Junk Food.In this episode, Andrea sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, "The Thyroid Fixer," to unpack what happens to your thyroid in perimenopause and menopause. If you've been told your labs are "normal," but you still feel exhausted, foggy, freezing cold, and like your body isn't your own, this conversation is for you. Dr. Amie introduces a term every woman over 40 should know: thyropause.What you'll learn:Why so many perimenopause symptoms are actually undiagnosed thyroid issuesWhat thyropause is and why Hashimoto's often switches on after 40The five thyroid labs to ask your doctor for (and what to do if they refuse)Why T4-only medications like Synthroid may not be enough on their ownHow to find a provider who actually understands thyroid hormone replacementChapters:0:00   Why your thyroid tanks after 40 (thyropause explained)2:00   Welcome back to Menopause Reimagined & meet Dr. Amie Hornaman5:10   What the thyroid actually does (from hair loss to heart rate)8:45   Hypothyroidism vs hyperthyroidism: which one hits women hardest12:00  Thyropause: the perimenopause and Hashimoto's connection16:15  1 in 8 women? Why the real number is closer to 1 in 419:25  Medically gaslit: Andrea's story of being dismissed by her doctor23:40  The thyroid tests your doctor probably isn't ordering (TSH, free T3, reverse T3, TPO, TG)28:30  T3 vs T4: why Synthroid alone may not be enough33:45  Why you can stay on thyroid medication for life (and why that's okay)38:10  Finding the right dose: the trial-and-error reality42:25  Inside The Thyroid Fix book and Fixer Formulas supplements47:00  Where to find Dr. Amie and grab the bookLinks:The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge https://amzn.to/3PrfxvrLearn more about Dr. Amie Hornaman here: https://dramie.com/Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4r2IDz3 Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.