The Power of the Thyroid: Dr. Dana Gibbs on Metabolism, Stress, and Adrenal Health

Today, Dr. Anita Lwanga sits down with Dr. Dana Gibbs to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: thyroid function, metabolism, and adrenal health.From the role of cortisol in slowing your metabolism… to how stress can trigger insulin resistance, Hashimoto’s, or even Graves’ Disease — this episode helps you finally understand what your body is trying to tell you.You’ll learn: ✨ Why advocating for your own health matters ✨ How stress affects your thyroid ✨ Daily habits that improve energy + hormone balance ✨ What to eat (and avoid!) to support adrenal health ✨ Sleep, exercise, and lifestyle tips you can start tonightDr. Gibbs also shares the tools she’s created to help you dive deeper — including her podcast, website, and her upcoming thyroid health course.If you’ve been feeling tired, wired, or out of balance… this episode is a must-listen.Listen now and don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode. 🌟 Connect with Dr. Dana Gibbs:Website: https://www.danagibbsmd.com/Instagram: @danagibbsmdTikTok @dana.gibbs.mdPodcast: Beyond the ThyroidAbout Dr. Lwanga & South End MedicalDr. Anita Lwanga is an Internal Medicine specialist at South End Medical in Regina, Saskatchewan. She provides specialist internal medicine care for adults with conditions such as diabetes with complications, hypertension with associated complications, heart failure, COPD, and chronic kidney disease — and she sees patients for follow-up after a hospital admission. Her practice is referral-only. If your family doctor or nurse practitioner feels you would benefit from specialist care, they can send a referral on your behalf by fax to 306-565-3929. Referral information for healthcare providers is also available at ⁠⁠www.drlwanga.com