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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 54 MIN

Thyroid Confusion: Why So Many Women Are Left In The Dark With Jill Grunewald From Healthful Elements EP 121

from Healthy with Heather Brown · host Heather Brown

A huge thank you to the sponsor of today’s episode, Grazly. Grazly’s Magnesium Tallow Balm is made with grass-fed beef tallow and real Dead Sea magnesium flakes. Nothing synthetic, no fillers, just clean ingredients your body actually recognizes. I love using it on my feet before bed to support restful sleep, calm evenings, and nourished skin. To shop, head to the link below and use my code HEATHER for a discount!LINK TO GRAZLY: https://www.grazly.co/HEATHERIn this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather discusses thyroid health with Jill Grunwald, a certified holistic nutrition coach. They explore the importance of understanding thyroid function, the common misdiagnoses in women, and the limitations of conventional treatments like Synthroid. Jill emphasizes the need for proper testing and discusses the impact of nutrition, particularly the effects of seed oils and gluten on thyroid health. They also touch on postpartum thyroid dysfunction and the spiritual and emotional aspects of health, encouraging listeners to take charge of their health journey.00:00 Introduction to Healthy Living01:07 Understanding Thyroid Health05:48 The Importance of Proper Testing08:34 The Rise of Hypothyroidism11:38 Hashimoto's Disease Explained13:25 Impact of Birth Control on Thyroid18:03 Challenges with Conventional Treatments22:12 Postpartum Thyroid Dysfunction24:51 Conclusion and Call to Action25:47 Understanding Thyroid Health and Pregnancy26:43 The Impact of Seed Oils on Thyroid Function29:47 The Role of Soy and Phytoestrogens32:49 Healing the Thyroid Naturally35:45 The Gluten Connection to Thyroid Health37:10 Spiritual and Emotional Roots of Thyroid Dysfunction40:28 Resources for Thyroid and Adrenal Health42:14 The Importance of Supporting Adrenal Health47:34 Closing Thoughts and PrayerThis show is made possible with generous donations from listeners who believe in our mission to heal a sick culture. You can support our show via: Paypal: [email protected]: @Heather-Brown-0516 Links from this episode:Take the Mystery Out of Your Hormone Health and Birth Control with Nicole Jardim: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-by-heather-brown/id1638763905?i=1000587908694Healthful Elements Website: https://www.healthfulelements.com/ Instagram page for Healthful Elements: https://www.instagram.com/healthfulelements/?hl=enThe Taming Autoimmunity guide: https://www.healthfulelements.com/tameElimination Provocation Experiment, BLOG POST ON HER WEBSITEThyroid Cookbook: https://thyroidcookbook.com/ **Use discount code: HEATHER for 15% off *Includes shippingDr. Henry Wright’s book Exposing the Spiritual Roots of Autoimmune Diseases: Powerful Answers for Healing and Disease Prevention: https://amzn.to/3JJj1GlBlog post on optimizing thyroid hormone conversion: https://www.healthfulelements.com/blog/2024/05/how-optimize-thyroid-hormone-conversionBlog post on restoring your adrenals: https://www.healthfulelements.com/blog/2015/06/restore-your-adrenalsDuomo Bible apps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goduomo&hl=en_US&pli=1All books, supplements & other Amazon finds mentioned in this episode: https://amzlink.to/az02Bko8D7V84 Connect with Heather:Heather's ebooks & products: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product-category/digital-products/Heather's Amazon storefront: https://amzlink.to/az0SBFjfgDyEl Heather’s Make Wellness peptides: https://makewellness.com/8EBE36DAF7   Heather's freebies: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/freebies/Heather's email list: https://spring-pine-631.myflodesk.com/9347a138-077e-4c55-bf61-2137aeed89eaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyByHeatherBrownPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/healthybyheatherbrown/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyByHeatherBrown/videosLTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/HealthybyHeatherBrownTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthybyheatherbrownHow you can show the podcast love:FOLLOW - Click the purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app.RATE - We’d love it even more if you could drop a 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.REVIEW - Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.DOWNLOAD - Click the download button to download an episode!

A huge thank you to the sponsor of today’s episode, Grazly. Grazly’s Magnesium Tallow Balm is made with grass-fed beef tallow and real Dead Sea magnesium flakes. Nothing synthetic, no fillers, just clean ingredients your body actually recognizes. I love using it on my feet before bed to support restful sleep, calm evenings, and nourished skin. To shop, head to the link below and use my code HEATHER for a discount!LINK TO GRAZLY: https://www.grazly.co/HEATHERIn this episode of the Healthy by Heather Brown podcast, Heather discusses thyroid health with Jill Grunwald, a certified holistic nutrition coach. They explore the importance of understanding thyroid function, the common misdiagnoses in women, and the limitations of conventional treatments like Synthroid. Jill emphasizes the need for proper testing and discusses the impact of nutrition, particularly the effects of seed oils and gluten on thyroid health. They also touch on postpartum thyroid dysfunction and the spiritual and emotional aspects of health, encouraging listeners to take charge of their health journey.00:00 Introduction to Healthy Living01:07 Understanding Thyroid Health05:48 The Importance of Proper Testing08:34 The Rise of Hypothyroidism11:38 Hashimoto's Disease Explained13:25 Impact of Birth Control on Thyroid18:03 Challenges with Conventional Treatments22:12 Postpartum Thyroid Dysfunction24:51 Conclusion and Call to Action25:47 Understanding Thyroid Health and Pregnancy26:43 The Impact of Seed Oils on Thyroid Function29:47 The Role of Soy and Phytoestrogens32:49 Healing the Thyroid Naturally35:45 The Gluten Connection to Thyroid Health37:10 Spiritual and Emotional Roots of Thyroid Dysfunction40:28 Resources for Thyroid and Adrenal Health42:14 The Importance of Supporting Adrenal Health47:34 Closing Thoughts and PrayerThis show is made possible with generous donations from listeners who believe in our mission to heal a sick culture. You can support our show via: Paypal: [email protected]: @Heather-Brown-0516 Links from this episode:Take the Mystery Out of Your Hormone Health and Birth Control with Nicole Jardim: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-by-heather-brown/id1638763905?i=1000587908694Healthful Elements Website: https://www.healthfulelements.com/ Instagram page for Healthful Elements: https://www.instagram.com/healthfulelements/?hl=enThe Taming Autoimmunity guide: https://www.healthfulelements.com/tameElimination Provocation Experiment, BLOG POST ON HER WEBSITEThyroid Cookbook: https://thyroidcookbook.com/ **Use discount code: HEATHER for 15% off *Includes shippingDr. Henry Wright’s book Exposing the Spiritual Roots of Autoimmune Diseases: Powerful Answers for Healing and Disease Prevention: https://amzn.to/3JJj1GlBlog post on optimizing thyroid hormone conversion: https://www.healthfulelements.com/blog/2024/05/how-optimize-thyroid-hormone-conversionBlog post on restoring your adrenals: https://www.healthfulelements.com/blog/2015/06/restore-your-adrenalsDuomo Bible apps: <a...

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