The Hidden Connection Between Thyroid, Autoimmunity, and Menopause - with Helen Mallaburn

I’m joined by nutritional therapist Helen Mallaburn to unpack the complex and often overlapping relationship between thyroid health and menopause. After years of navigating her own diagnoses of Hashimoto’s and fibromyalgia, and being told that the fatigue and brain fog were "just hormones”, Helen pulls back the curtain on why they might actually be signs of an underlying thyroid or autoimmune condition.  Helen brings her vast knowledge of body science, as well as the backing of the thriving community she has created in order to empower others with the scientific knowledge and practical nutritional strategies she used to reclaim her own health, proving that with the right testing and lifestyle shifts, you don't have to just get used to feeling unwell. Helen Reveals How many classic menopause signs like unexplained weight gain, chronic fatigue, and brain fog are also hallmark symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, making it easy for one to be mistaken for the other. Why comprehensive medical checks should include Free T4, Free T3, and thyroid antibodies to accurately diagnose conditions like Hashimoto’s. How shifting to a whole-food, anti-inflammatory diet can significantly reduce the chronic inflammation that drives autoimmune flares and worsens menopausal symptoms. How high cortisol levels from chronic stress suppress thyroid hormone production and increase Reverse T3, acting like a brake system on your metabolism and energy. BEST MOMENTS "I was pretty much told that basically this is just how it's going to be and you need to just adapt and get used to it... I didn't really want to accept that." "TSH isn't a thyroid hormone; it's a stimulating hormone produced by your brain... whether your thyroid decides to do that is a completely different matter." "Our endocrine system likes everything to be in balance. If one system isn't in balance, it will try and compensate with the other hormone systems." "Your body has that remarkable capacity to heal, and if you give it a chance, it will restore that balance for you." SHOW RESOURCES The Essential Thyroid Testing Checklist (free guide): https://www.subscribepage.com/the-essential-thyroid-testing-checklist Thyroid Health: Hashimoto's & Hypothyroidism Nutrition & Recovery Facebook Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hashimotosnutritionandhealth/  Website: www.helenmallaburn.com   Email: [email protected] HOST BIO Michelle is a highly respected Physiotherapist and Menopause Wellbeing Practitioner with over two decades of experience in the health and wellness industry. After experiencing seven years of debilitating symptoms herself before realising it was perimenopause, Michelle has since dedicated her career to helping other women navigate this transformative stage of life. Her personal journey fuels her passion for educating and empowering women, as well as training businesses and health professionals through her specialised menopause and wellbeing workshops.  A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Michelle combines deep clinical expertise with relatable, real-world experience. Through her podcast, "Menopause - The Real Deal," she offers evidence-based guidance, authentic conversations, and practical strategies. Listeners trust Michelle for her empathetic understanding and her commitment to helping women thrive, making her a leading voice in the menopause space. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.kimp.9/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@michelle_rowlinson Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rowlinson-38330b21a Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MenopauseTheRealDeal My Book: You, me conquering perimenopause & menopause https://amzn.eu/d/hCcbjag Website www.panaceapause.co.uk