The Female Athlete Triad, Hashimoto’s & Healing | Dr. Maddie Wagner

As a teenager and professional ballet dancer, Dr. Maddie Wagner struggled with the female athlete triad — an eating disorder, over-exercise, and losing her menstrual cycle for years. At just 17 years old, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and PCOS, beginning a long and confusing journey through medications, symptoms, and searching for answers.Her real rock bottom came later — after years of treatment that left her feeling worse, multiple injuries including ACL surgery, and the realization that the conventional approach wasn’t addressing the root cause.Through diet changes, addressing gut health, stress management, and a shift in mindset, Dr. Maddie slowly rebuilt her health and ultimately became a chiropractor focused on helping others do the same.In this episode, we discuss:• The female athlete triad and why it’s so common in young athletes• Hashimoto’s and PCOS diagnoses in teenagers• Why many treatments only address symptoms• The connection between gut health and autoimmune conditions• Stress, sleep, and environmental triggers like mold• Why Maddie believes “the body doesn’t make mistakes”Featured Guest:Dr. Maddie WagnerChiropractor & Functional Health PractitionerCo-Owner, The Wellness Way – North ScottsdaleWebsite: https://thewellnesswaynorthscottsdale.comInstagram: @thewellnessway.northscottsdaleChapters0:00 Intro0:23 Maddie’s Health Story Begins1:29 Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s & PCOS at 173:22 The Female Athlete Triad Explained5:13 When Treatment Made Symptoms Worse8:56 Questioning the Diagnosis11:20 Getting Off Medication13:06 Diet Changes & Thyroid Antibodies Disappear16:14 Treating Symptoms vs Root Cause18:12 Life as a Professional Ballet Dancer19:31 ACL Injury Ends Her Dance Career22:02 Symptoms Continue in Her 20s24:07 Second Knee Surgery & Recovery26:08 Anxiety, Faith & Mental Healing29:14 What Rock Bottom Felt Like31:03 How She Rebuilt Her Health33:28 Root Causes of Thyroid Issues36:03 Stress, Gut Health & Mold Exposure37:01 Stress Management Habits39:23 Healing Gut Issues41:37 “The Body Doesn’t Make Mistakes”44:27 Why Healing Stories Matter46:00 Changing Habits & Lifestyle47:44 Where to Find Dr. Maddie WagnerPresented by:  @JigsawHealthTV  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Zpj6O04BDznHju7zG8ErR?si=bc40afcbe5b145c1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rock-bottom-podcast/id1809787645Do you have a health horror story that inspires? Apply to be a guest on the podcast: https://forms.gle/aqwJVZXAFFjnyTyS8