Ep #85: Thyroid Health with Danielle Meitiv

Take our Doctor's Visits Survey https://forms.gle/w3cksHc6mt2v7GNu9Andrea Donsky, Nutritionist, Menopause Researcher and Educator, and Co-founder of Morphus, interviews Danielle Meitiv. They talk about everything a woman in perimenopause and menopause needs to know about thyroid health.Danielle is a scientist, a health coach, and a mom with Hashimoto’s. After 20 years working on climate science and policy and nearly thirty years with Hashimoto’s, she decided to change careers and study functional medicine. Now, she uses her science training and passion to help other women with thyroid problems boost their energy & metabolism to lose weight and regain their lives.Thyroid Wellness Bundle https://wearemorphus.com/daniellemeitivBerberine https://bit.ly/3K5jO1LPycnogenol https://bit.ly/3Dh6m74Fiberus https://bit.ly/3Q0wRFuSleepus https://bit.ly/3Q1SQvW2:30 What can change with thyroid health during perimenopause and menopause  3:58 An explanation of what the thyroid does and the difference between normal and optimal ranges for thyroid hormones.6:26 The symptoms women can experience if they have low thyroid (i.e., Hypothyroid/Hashimoto's Thyroiditis)15:26 These are the tests to ask your healthcare practitioner for to evaluate thyroid function. A full panel of thyroid tests includes TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3,  thyroglobulin antibodies, and thyroid peroxidase antibodies.26:22 The standard vs. the optimal ranges for thyroid function and health.41:34 How hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism differ and the symptoms you may experience.53:35 Thyroid medication options and how you may need to try different kinds to achieve better thyroid function.1:02:16 The rise of thyroid resistance.1:04:09 How nutrition can affect thyroid function.1:18:43 Supplements for thyroid health, including ThymoQuin Black Seed Oil, Magnesium, Toco-E, and Omega 3-T from Morphus, are available in our Thyroid Wellness Bundle developed with Danielle's guidance.1:36:00 How thyroid health can affect our sleep in perimenopause and menopause. 1:38:06 How Morphus Sleepus works and can help stop the 3-4 AM wake-ups.Morphus Surveys https://bit.ly/45eTlrr Thyroid Wellness Bundle https://wearemorphus.com/daniellemeitivBerberine https://bit.ly/3K5jO1LPycnogenol https://bit.ly/3Dh6m74Fiberus https://bit.ly/3Q0wRFuSleepus https://bit.ly/3Q1SQvWPerimenopause and Menopause: Be Your Own Advocate with Stephanie Shaw https://youtu.be/C3QKtDNJuZ0?si=x6QyUsbeFYGAaCQ3Disease Prevention with the Right Foods- Part 1 https://youtu.be/HshqoTgQ4bM?si=FkVoZ5tXZgVSyZcD Lab testing https://bit.ly/3dz4pWW  Work with Danielle https://thyroidhealingsolutions.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/4xaREJK 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.