The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from my new book, The Thyroid Fix, and explaining why the thyroid is the true master switch behind hormones, metabolism, energy, and overall health. If you’ve tried the supplements, detoxes, gut healing protocols, or wellness trends and still don’t feel like yourself, this conversation is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about thyroid health. I also dive into the symptoms most people overlook, why standard thyroid testing is failing so many patients, and how medical gaslighting keeps women suffering for years without answers. I break down the difference between “normal” and optimal lab ranges, why T4-only medication often leaves people feeling worse, and how personalized thyroid treatment can completely transform your energy, metabolism, confidence, and quality of life. What you’ll learn: Why your thyroid could be controlling far more than you realize The surprising symptoms that may point to hypothyroidism What most doctors are missing when they run thyroid labs The hidden reason weight loss efforts stop working Why “normal” test results might not mean healthy at all The truth about thyroid medication that no one explains properly How hormones, metabolism, cortisol, and thyroid function all connect What it actually looks like to “fix” your thyroid in a realistic way If you’re ready to take a deeper dive into understanding your symptoms, labs, treatment options, and what real thyroid optimization looks like, make sure to grab a copy of The Thyroid Fix. I truly believe this information has the power to help you advocate for yourself, reclaim your energy, and finally start feeling like you again. Purchase a Copy of The Thyroid Fix book: https://thyroidfixbook.com/  Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you feel like you’re doing everything right and still can’t lose weight, this episode is going to hit you hard in the best way. In this conversation, I walk through the real reasons behind weight loss resistance and why it’s almost never as simple as calories in versus calories out. I break down how your thyroid, hormones, insulin, stress levels, and even your liver all play a role in whether your body burns fat or holds onto it. I also dig into the biggest mistakes I see over and over again, from under-eating and overtraining to relying on trendy diets that backfire long term. We talk about what your body actually needs to feel safe enough to release weight, how to think about food beyond just calories, and why movement and muscle matter more than you’ve been told. If you’ve been stuck, frustrated, and questioning your body, this episode will help you start connecting the dots and finally understand what’s really going on.  What you’ll learn: Why your body might be “stuck” in fat storage mode The hidden role your thyroid plays in your metabolism How insulin resistance quietly sabotages your progress The surprising ways stress and cortisol impact weight What most people get wrong about calories and dieting Why eating too little can actually make things worse How your hormones influence muscle, fat loss, and energy The missing piece that could change your results completely If this episode resonates with you, start taking inventory of what your body might be trying to tell you and where you can make small, meaningful shifts. And if you know someone who feels stuck in their weight loss journey, share this episode with them. It could be the perspective shift they’ve been needing. Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

This might be the wake-up call your fatigue has been waiting for. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons you feel exhausted all the time and why the answer isn’t always what you’ve been told. We go far beyond surface-level advice and dig into the root causes of fatigue, from thyroid optimization and hormone imbalances to hidden issues like low ferritin, poor sleep, adrenal dysfunction, and even mitochondrial health. I walk you through how to stop guessing and start identifying what’s actually going on in your body so you can finally make progress. I also challenge the habits and “quick fixes” that might be keeping you stuck. We talk about how your nutrition, hydration, stimulants, and even your daily choices could be silently draining your energy. This episode is part education, part reality check, and all about empowering you to take control of what you can fix starting today. If you’re tired of being tired and ready to connect the dots your doctor may have missed, this conversation will give you a completely new lens on your energy, your health, and what’s actually possible for you. What you’ll learn: Why your fatigue might not be your thyroid even if you think it is The overlooked lab markers that could explain everything What your daily habits are secretly doing to your energy levels The surprising connection between stress, hormones, and burnout Why “healthy” foods could still be working against you Your energy isn’t something you have to keep fighting for forever. When you address the root cause, everything changes. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, this is your starting point. Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Is what you’re feeling “just aging” or something deeper? If you’ve ever wondered that, this episode is going to completely reframe the way you see your body. In this conversation, I sit down with Andrea Donsky to unpack the real story behind perimenopause and menopause, and why so many women feel blindsided by symptoms they were never warned about. We dive into the surprising reality that there are over 100 possible symptoms, many of them mental and cognitive, and why fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and sleep disruption often show up long before hot flashes ever do. I also explore the frustrating gap in care where women are dismissed or told everything is normal, and what that means for how we advocate for ourselves. We go deeper into what is actually driving these symptoms, from blood sugar dysregulation and stress to nervous system overload and shifting hormones, and how all of it is more connected than you think. Andrea shares practical insights from her research and her book, including how nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and even the way you think about your experience can dramatically impact how you move through this phase. What you’ll learn: Why the most common menopause symptoms are not the ones you’ve been told to expect The surprising reason so many women wake up between 2 and 4 a.m. What your anxiety, brain fog, and exhaustion might actually be trying to tell you The hidden connection between blood sugar, stress, and hormone symptoms You do not have to keep guessing, and you definitely do not have to keep suffering in silence. There is a different way to move through this, and it starts with understanding. Resources from Andrea: Book: http://www.nourishingmenopausebook.com Website: http://www.wearemorphus.com List of 103+ symptoms: Interactive Symptoms List  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Everything you thought you knew about menopause may be missing the gut connection. In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Cynthia Thurlow to explore the powerful link between the gut microbiome, hormones, and how women experience perimenopause and menopause. We unpack why symptoms like bloating, brain fog, anxiety, weight resistance, estrogen dominance, and even poor response to hormone therapy may have far more to do with gut health than most women realize.  What you’ll learn: Why your gut may be influencing your hormones more than you realize The hidden reason some women do not feel better on hormone therapy What the estrobolome is and why it could change how you think about estrogen How gut health may affect brain fog, anxiety, and mood in midlife The surprising connection between trauma, cortisol, and ovarian aging Why autoimmune issues and inflammation may rise during perimenopause Foundational shifts that may matter more than the latest biohacking trends The overlooked systems that may be driving symptoms no one has connected for you before If you have been struggling with symptoms that feel disconnected or dismissed, this conversation may help you finally start connecting the dots. Tune in and discover why the gut may be one of the most important places to begin. Resources from Cynthia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow___/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow  Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/  The Midlife Pause supplements: http://themidlifepause.com  The Menopause Gut: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut- by-cynthia-thurlow-np/  Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Is everything you’ve been told about menopause completely wrong? In this episode, I’m breaking down why menopause is not something you’re meant to just “survive,” but a powerful hormonal transition that requires a totally different strategy than what most women are given. I dive into the real root causes behind symptoms like weight gain, brain fog, mood swings, and low libido, and why they’re not actually menopause itself, but signals your body is out of balance. I also challenge the outdated medical advice so many women receive and explain what’s really happening beneath the surface. I walk you through a clear, actionable 7-step framework to help you start feeling like yourself again, covering everything from hormone balance and thyroid health to metabolism, nervous system regulation, and lifestyle shifts that actually move the needle. Along the way, I answer the questions so many women are quietly asking but not getting real answers to, and I share a more empowering, science-backed approach that puts you back in control of your body and your health. What you’ll learn: Why your menopause symptoms might not be what you think they are The hidden systems in your body that are quietly driving how you feel What most doctors are overlooking when they say “everything is fine” The surprising connection between your thyroid, metabolism, and hormones A different way to think about weight gain during this phase of life The one shift that can change how your body responds to everything What your symptoms are actually trying to tell you The first step that unlocks everything else Tune in, take notes, and start seeing your symptoms through a completely new lens. Resources: Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” while feeling anything but, this episode will hit you right in the gut. I’m sitting down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre, a nurse practitioner turned medical disruptor, to unpack why so many of us feel dismissed, confused, and stuck in our health journeys. We dive deep into the frustrating gap between what you’re experiencing in your body and what conventional medicine can actually detect, and why that disconnect leaves so many women feeling like they’re the problem when they’re not. In this conversation, I explore the truth behind medical gaslighting, the concept of “pre-disease,” and why your symptoms matter even when your labs say otherwise. We talk about how the medical system is built, why doctors aren’t intentionally dismissing you, and how you can start advocating for yourself without feeling like you’re fighting an uphill battle. If you’ve ever questioned your intuition, felt brushed off in an appointment, or wondered where to turn next, this episode will give you clarity, validation, and a new way to approach your health. What you’ll learn: Why “normal labs” don’t always mean you’re actually healthy The hidden phase of illness most doctors aren’t trained to catch What’s really happening when you feel dismissed by your provider The surprising way patients unintentionally gaslight themselves How to communicate symptoms in a way doctors actually understand Why building a “healthcare team” changes everything The mindset shift that helps you take your power back in appointments How to know when it’s time to look outside conventional medicine Resources from Dr. E: 5 Red Flags PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1exhPF8mgsiI8xXpwFRYEBqBqoYbDeBfV/view?usp=sharing  TikTok: @drefratlamandre   Instagram: drefratlamandre   Facebook: drefratlamandre   YouTube: @DrEfratLaMandre   Website: drefratlamandre.com  LinkedIn: efratlamandre   Podcast Show: www.drefratlamandre.com/e-podcasts  Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

SLEEP is in the spotlight in this episode. Why? Because as I’ve dove through the latest research, personal journeys, and all that core health info, it’s become crystal clear that sleep is the powerhouse that can be overlooked. Sleep isn’t just a nightly shutdown; it’s the kingpin in our wellness toolkit, vital for weight loss, hormone balance, and blood sugar control. Let me tell you, I was right there in the trenches with disrupted sleep, stumbling through the dark until I pieced together the puzzle. From managing inflammation and cycling probiotics to removing/limiting gluten, dairy, and blue light exposure – it’s all about crafting a lifestyle that honors our circadian rhythm. Tune in as I share my personal success, backed by the science and supplemented by a targeted sleep stack including melatonin, GABA, and L-theanine.  Whether it’s thyroid imbalances, cortisol spikes, or navigating perimenopause, I’m here to pass on these revelations. Fix your sleep, fix your life – it might just be your golden ticket. Resources: SLEEP FIXXR: https://betterlifedoctor.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-fixxr Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

In this episode, I'm going deep into the nitty-gritty of hair loss and how it’s connected to your thyroid health. If your mirror’s showing you more scalp than you'd like these days, you’re not alone, and I've got some golden nuggets of wisdom coming your way. Hair loss is more than just a vanity issue—it can be a signal that something's off with your hormones, nutrition, or stress levels. So, buckle up as we explore the what, why, and how of fixing those pesky bald patches and thinning locks. I’ve peeled back the layers on hair loss linked to stress, hormonal imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies. From understanding the hair growth cycle to the impact of autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata, we’ll go through how these factors play a role. Plus, I’ve got practical tips for managing hair loss, like using peptides, red light therapy, and optimizing your thyroid health. Whether it's adjusting your diet, tweaking your supplements, or considering advanced therapies like PRP, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's turn that hair loss around and kick off this journey to fabulous, flourishing hair! Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

What if everything you’ve been told about gut health is missing the point? In this episode, I sit down with gut health expert Josh Dech and we dive deep into the root cause approach to healing, starting with one simple but powerful question: what does your body have too much of or not enough of? From there, we unpack how gut health impacts everything from your thyroid and hormones to your mood, energy, and even weight, and why so many people are still struggling despite doing “all the right things.” I brought your real questions into this conversation, and we cover it all. We talk about leaky gut and why most people are going about healing it the wrong way, whether probiotics are actually helping or hurting, and the truth about popular diets like keto and carnivore. We also get into acid reflux, PPIs, and why low stomach acid might be the real issue, plus how stress, environment, and even your nervous system play a bigger role than you think. This episode will challenge what you thought you knew and give you a completely different lens to look at your health. What you’ll learn: Why gut issues often come down to one simple root cause framework The real reason “healing your gut” isn’t working for most people What probiotics actually do and when they might be a waste of money How to know if diets like keto or carnivore are helping or harming you The surprising truth about acid reflux and why it’s usually not too much acid How stress, toxins, and deficiencies quietly wreck your gut health Why your nervous system and vagus nerve play a major role in digestion What to look at if you feel reactive to everything you try If this episode got you thinking differently about your health, make sure you subscribe. And if you know someone who’s been struggling with gut issues, low energy, or feeling like nothing is working, send this episode their way. You never know what piece of information might finally help things click. Resources from Josh Dech: Website: gutsolution.ca  Instagram: @joshdech.health Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

This episode might completely change the way you think about GLP-1s and your body. I’m diving into what no one is really talking about when it comes to these medications, especially how they impact your thyroid, metabolism, and long-term health. I break down the real metabolic consequences I’m seeing in patients, why rapid weight loss isn’t always what it seems, and how your body can quietly shift into survival mode without you even realizing it. I also walk you through the delicate balance between using GLP-1s as a powerful tool versus unintentionally harming your thyroid function, muscle mass, and metabolic rate. We explore who these medications are actually for, why some people don’t see results at all, and what happens when you come off of them. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re truly supporting your body or just chasing a number on the scale, this conversation will give you a whole new perspective. What you’ll learn: Why weight loss on GLP-1s isn’t always what it looks like on the surface The hidden reason your metabolism may be slowing down What your thyroid is actually doing behind the scenes The truth about muscle loss and why it matters more than you think Why some people lose zero weight on these medications The real cause of weight regain after stopping GLP-1s How your medication needs can shift without warning The subtle signs your body is adapting in ways you don’t want If this episode opened your eyes, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with someone who’s considering GLP-1s or currently using them, and make sure you’re making informed, empowered decisions about your health. And if you’re ready to go deeper and truly support your thyroid and metabolism the right way, this is your invitation to take the next step. Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

This conversation might change the way you see weight loss forever. In this episode, I’m diving into the side of GLPs that no one on Instagram is talking about, the part that gets glossed over in quick transformation photos and flashy promises. I’m sharing both the science and my own personal experience, including a moment where I pushed the dose too far and felt the consequences firsthand. We dive into what’s really happening beneath the surface when the scale drops, and why that number alone might be telling you the wrong story. I walk you through the real risks that can come with rapid weight loss, from muscle loss and metabolic damage to hair thinning and accelerated aging. This is not about fear or judgment. It is about awareness and making informed decisions. I break down what the research is starting to show, why even doing “everything right” might not fully protect you, and how to approach GLPs in a way that actually supports your long term health instead of silently working against it.  If you’ve been considering GLPs, currently using them, or feeling confused by all the mixed messaging, this episode will give you a perspective you probably have not heard before. What you’ll learn: Why weight loss and fat loss are not the same thing and why that matters more than you think The hidden trade offs that can come with rapid results What might actually be happening to your metabolism behind the scenes The surprising reason some people look older after losing weight How appetite suppression can quietly create bigger problems The connection between nutrient depletion and unexpected side effects Why some people thrive on GLPs while others struggle The key factor that determines whether this tool helps or harms you Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

You’re not broken, burned out, or “just getting older”, but the way you’ve been taught to look at your health might be. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tricia Pingel to unpack what’s really behind the surge in hormone imbalances, thyroid issues, and chronic fatigue so many women are facing right now. What starts as a conversation about adrenals and hormones quickly expands into something much bigger… the emotional, mental, and lifestyle patterns that are quietly driving your symptoms. We dive into the overwhelm of conflicting health advice, the dangers of one-size-fits-all hormone solutions, and the impact of constant stress and comparison in today’s world. Most importantly, we explore what true healing actually looks like and why it requires more than just the right supplement or prescription. This episode is about reconnecting to your body, shifting your perspective, and giving yourself permission to step out of survival mode and into a more sustainable, compassionate way of living. What you’ll learn: Why the root cause of your symptoms may not be what you’ve been told The deeper link between stress, perception, and hormone imbalance What’s missing from most conversations around thyroid and adrenal health How modern health trends and social media may be adding to your confusion The overlooked reason some treatments don’t seem to “work” for you A powerful shift that can change how your body responds to stress The connection between emotional patterns and physical symptoms Why healing requires more than just doing more or trying harder Share this episode with someone who’s been feeling stuck in their health journey. These are the conversations we need to be having. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next, and if this episode hit home, leave a review and let me know what stood out to you. Resources from Dr. Tricia Pingel: Facebook: @drtriciapingel Instagram: @drpingel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTriciaPingelNMD/  TikTok: @drtriciapingel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-pingel-nmd/  Website: www.drpingel.com  Supplements: www.totalhealthapothecary.com  The Total Energy Turn Around Program: thetotalenergyturnaround.com  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

This conversation will challenge what you think you know about healing, your brain, and what’s actually keeping you stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dave Rabin to unpack the powerful connection between your mind, your body, and your beliefs, especially when it comes to anxiety, depression, thyroid issues, and hormonal changes. We explore how your perception of stress shapes your reality, why so many people stay trapped in cycles of symptoms despite doing everything “right,” and what modern neuroscience is revealing about your true capacity to heal. We also dive deep into what is really happening in the brain during hypothyroidism, perimenopause, and menopause, and why so many women are misdiagnosed or handed quick fixes that never address the root cause. This episode will open your eyes to the role of self-limiting beliefs, the placebo and nocebo effect, and how identity, labels, and even well-meaning diagnoses can reinforce illness. What you’ll learn: Why your beliefs can directly impact your symptoms and healing outcomes The surprising science behind placebo and nocebo effects How self-limiting identities can keep you stuck in chronic illness What is actually happening in the brain during hormonal shifts Why thyroid issues are often missed in mental health conversations The difference between stabilization and true healing How overstimulation is quietly driving anxiety in modern life Simple, no-cost ways to begin regulating your nervous system today Take a moment to reflect on where you might be giving your power away and where you can start reclaiming it. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and if you are ready to go deeper, make sure you subscribe so you never miss what’s coming next. This is where we stop settling and start rewriting the story. Resources from Dave: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmlrabin  Twitter: https://twitter.com/daverabin   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidrabin/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavemdphd/  Website: drdave.io  Apollo Neuroscience: Apolloneuro.com  The Board of Medicine: Boardofmedicine.org  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Everything you thought you knew about weight loss after 40 is wrong, and it is not your fault. In this episode, I’m covering what is actually happening inside your body when the scale will not budge despite eating less and working out more. I break down the hormonal shifts that hit in your 40s, why they feel like they came out of nowhere, why no one prepared you for them, and how they completely rewire your metabolism, fat storage, and energy. We are talking about the real reason your old strategies stopped working and why pushing harder can actually make things worse. I walk you through the three major hormones driving this change, thyroid, estradiol, and testosterone, and how each one impacts your ability to burn fat, build muscle, and feel like yourself again.  What you’ll learn: Why your metabolism did not slow down but adapted to something bigger The hidden hormone shifts quietly sabotaging your fat loss The real reason your workouts feel harder but deliver fewer results What “normal labs” might be missing about your health The surprising link between muscle loss, hormones, and stubborn weight gain Why belly fat after 40 is not just about diet or stress The overlooked hormone that could be the missing piece to your results What most women are never told about fixing their metabolism If this episode hits home for you, do not ignore it. This is your turning point. Start asking better questions, get the right data, and stop settling for answers that do not actually serve you. If you are ready to go deeper, take the next step toward understanding your body on a whole new level, because when you fix the internal environment, everything on the outside starts to change. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

In this mashup episode, I pull together some of the most powerful conversations and expert insights on progesterone and turn them into a fast-paced, no-fluff deep dive into what’s actually happening in your body. We unpack why so many women are being told they’re “fine” while dealing with weight gain, anxiety, sleep issues, and cycle chaos - and ask the bigger question: is it really estrogen dominance… or are we missing the root cause entirely? Throughout this episode, I connect the dots between progesterone, thyroid function, fertility, stress, and even brain health - bringing in perspectives from multiple experts to challenge what you’ve been taught about hormones. From the role progesterone plays in pregnancy and mood to its impact on metabolism, histamine, and perimenopause symptoms, this is your shortcut to understanding one of the most overlooked hormones in women’s health. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or stuck in your healing journey, this episode is designed to give you clarity, validation, and a whole new lens to look through. What you’ll learn: Why “estrogen dominance” might not mean what you think it does The surprising reason progesterone is often the first hormone to decline How stress may be silently depleting a hormone you desperately need The hidden connection between progesterone, thyroid function, and metabolism Why some women feel worse before they feel better when starting progesterone The misunderstood link between progesterone and mood, anxiety, and sleep What your cycle (or lack of one) could be trying to tell you A perspective on hormone replacement that most doctors aren’t discussing If this episode opens your eyes, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend who’s been struggling, screenshot and tag me with your biggest takeaway, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next. This is just the beginning of changing the conversation around your hormones and your health. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

What if the gut symptoms you have been told to ignore are actually the warning sign of something much bigger? In this episode, I sit down with pharmacist and thyroid expert Izabella Wentz to unpack a connection that many people with thyroid issues completely overlook: the gut. We dive into the surprising relationship between IBS, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s. Izabella shares her personal story of being diagnosed with IBS years before her own Hashimoto’s diagnosis and why that early signal might have been the clue that everything else was coming. Together, we explore why so many people receive the IBS label but never uncover the real root cause and what might actually be happening inside your gut when symptoms like bloating, reflux, diarrhea, or constipation show up. We also break down the deeper physiology behind gut dysfunction and how stress, parasites, infections, low stomach acid, and even your nervous system can quietly drive chronic symptoms and immune dysfunction. If you have ever been told your labs are “normal,” handed a probiotic, and sent on your way, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you thought you knew about digestive health. Most importantly, Izabella shares how identifying the true cause behind IBS can completely change the trajectory of someone’s thyroid health and overall well-being. What you’ll learn: Why the IBS diagnosis often hides dozens of possible root causes The surprising link between IBS and future autoimmune disease How leaky gut may quietly trigger immune dysfunction The hidden gut infections many thyroid patients never test for Why stress can literally signal your gut bacteria to become more aggressive What “normal digestion” should actually look like and why many people get this wrong The overlooked role of low stomach acid in brain fog, reflux, and fatigue Why throwing every gut supplement at the problem can sometimes make things worse If you have been struggling with gut symptoms, thyroid issues, or feeling like something in your body just is not adding up, this episode will open your eyes to connections you may have never considered before. Resources from Izabella: Download Your Free Support Guide: www.thyroidpharmacist.com/abc  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

What if the biggest thing sabotaging your health is not your diet, your workouts, or your supplements, but the story playing inside your own mind? In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Gemelli for a raw conversation about the powerful connection between mindset, stress, faith, and physical health. We explore Dylan’s personal journey from prison and poor choices to building a life rooted in accountability, discipline, and purpose. Along the way, we unpack how the thoughts you repeat every day can quietly shape your hormones, metabolism, anxiety levels, and long-term health. This conversation goes far beyond typical health advice. We talk about the dangerous trap of victim mentality, the hidden ways stress keeps the body stuck in fight or flight mode, and why many people stay stuck in their health struggles even when they have access to doctors, supplements, and guidance. Dylan also shares the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life, why accountability is the missing piece for so many people, and how developing a spiritual or grounding anchor can completely change the trajectory of your health and life. What you’ll learn: Why the phrase “stress kills” might be more literal than most people realize The surprising way your belief systems influence your hormones and metabolism How a victim mindset can quietly sabotage your healing journey A simple but uncomfortable mirror exercise that can change your level of accountability What actually happens inside your nervous system when negative thoughts spiral The mindset shift that turns everyday burdens into unexpected blessings If you have ever felt stuck in your health journey despite trying everything, this episode might challenge the way you look at the problem entirely. Sometimes the breakthrough does not come from another supplement, protocol, or doctor, but from changing the way you think, what you believe, and how honest you are willing to be with yourself. Tune in to hear Dylan’s story, the lessons he learned the hard way, and the mindset shifts that could transform the way you approach your health and your life. Resources from Dylan: https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli Use code Gemelli for $90 off https://umbrellalabs.is Use code Dylan for 15% off or 35% off if you spend over $200 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400  https://instagram.com/dylangemelli  https://dylangemelli.com  https://www.timeline.com/promotions/dylangemelli  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Most people struggling with thyroid issues aren’t actually being told the full story. In this episode, I’m sharing the version of my thyroid journey that many of you have never heard before. Not the condensed version told on stages or quick podcast interviews, but the real story. The years of confusion, the frustration of being told everything was “normal,” and the terrifying feeling of watching my body change in ways I couldn’t control no matter how disciplined I was. This episode also marks the beginning of a new series where I will be sharing real thyroid transformation stories from people who fought through misdiagnoses, failed treatments, and overwhelming setbacks to finally reclaim their health. We talk about the emotional reality of thyroid dysfunction that rarely gets discussed. The strain it can put on your relationships, your confidence, and the way you see yourself in the mirror. I walk through the early pieces of my story, from childhood body image struggles and years of extreme discipline in fitness and bodybuilding, to the moment my body stopped responding to everything I knew how to do. If you have ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your body has betrayed you, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that there is still a path forward. What you’ll learn: Why so many thyroid patients are told everything is “normal” when they know something is wrong A hidden pattern in the healthcare system that leaves many thyroid sufferers feeling unheard The surprising connection between extreme discipline and feeling completely out of control in your body The turning point that finally set me on the path toward real answers and recovery SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you’re not pooping every day, your hormones are not balanced. Period. In this episode, I sit down with Dani Conway to break down the real connection between digestion, detox pathways, estrogen metabolism, and why so many women are spinning their wheels with supplements, probiotics, and even GLP-1s without fixing the foundation first. We talk about what is actually happening inside your body when estrogen gets recirculated, how sluggish digestion and constipation can drive “estrogen dominance” symptoms, and why you cannot out-supplement a body that is not eliminating properly. If you have ever wondered whether your liver detox pathways really matter, whether probiotics are helping or hurting, or if peptides are a shortcut to better health, this conversation will challenge what you think you know. We also get honest about diet culture, biohacking extremes, carnivore constipation myths, and the growing obsession with GLP-1s. Dani walks us through detox phases in simple terms, explains how inflammation drives estrogen dominance, and shares why there should always be a start and end date to supplements. If you are bloated, constipated, exhausted, and struggling with weight or fat loss, this episode is for you. What you’ll learn: Why daily bowel movements are non negotiable for hormone balance What is actually happening when estrogen gets recirculated The hidden inflammation and estrogen dominance connection most women miss Why probiotics alone will not fix a leaky gut How sluggish digestion can sabotage fat loss, even if your diet is “perfect” The real risk of stacking GLP-1s on top of constipation Why more progesterone is not always the solution The foundational detox strategies that actually move the needle If this episode hit home for you, do not just listen. Apply it. Start with the basics. Pay attention to your digestion. Stop chasing the next trendy fix and focus on building the foundation your body actually needs. Resources from Dani: Nutrition the Natural Way - One on One Coaching & Testing: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/  The Wellness Collective: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/drop-the-weight-shred-the-fat/  Weight Loss Accelerator Program: https://go.nutritionthenaturalway.com/wla Complimentary Guide: https://go.nutritionthenaturalway.com/hhh Connect with Dani on Instagram: @DaniConwayOfficial SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, this episode is going to light a fire in you. In this unapologetically bold conversation, I break down what is really happening when thyroid treatment fails, especially after a thyroidectomy, and why so many women and men over 40 are being dismissed, under medicated, and medically gaslit. I walk through real lab examples, explain the critical difference between T4 and T3, unpack reverse T3, and call out the dangerous oversimplification of TSH only treatment. If you have ever wondered why you still feel exhausted, gain weight easily, lose hair, or struggle with mood despite being on medication, this is where it all starts to make sense. We also dive into the powerful connection between thyroid and sex hormones and why treating one without the other is a massive mistake. I explain why T4 only treatment after a total thyroidectomy can leave patients suffering, how poor conversion impacts your energy and metabolism, and what you should be looking for in your labs and in your doctor. This episode is not about fear. It is about empowerment. Because when you understand your thyroid, you stop shrinking in the exam room and start advocating like someone who knows their body deserves better. What you’ll learn: Why “normal labs” do not always mean optimal thyroid function The hidden problem with T4 only treatment, especially post thyroidectomy What reverse T3 really signals about stress and metabolic shutdown Why free T3 matters more than you have been told The overlooked link between testosterone and autoimmune thyroid disease Why treating hormones and thyroid separately can stall your progress The red flags to watch for in practitioners who wing it with thyroid care How your symptoms are actually your body asking for proper hormone support Tune in. Your energy, metabolism, and voice matter, and this is where you take them back. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Your metabolism isn’t broken after 40, but the way you’ve been told to approach fat loss probably is. In this episode, I sit down with metabolic and physique expert Philip Pape to unpack what’s really happening with fat loss, muscle, thyroid, and hormones as we age, especially for women. We challenge the belief that your metabolism just “slows down” and explore what the research actually shows. We talk about muscle loss (and why it matters more than you think), how chronic dieting quietly suppresses thyroid function, what metabolic adaptation actually means, and why lifting weights may be the most powerful lever you’re not fully using. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of eating less, exercising more, and still gaining belly fat, this conversation will reframe everything. We also dive into the calories-in/calories-out debate, GLP-1 medications, carb phobia, insulin resistance, and the difference between rapid fat loss and sustainable body recomposition. You’ll hear why building muscle (not endless dieting) may be the real key to reclaiming your metabolism, how undereating backfires hormonally, and why carbohydrates aren’t the villain they’ve been made out to be. This episode is empowering, practical, and deeply clarifying for any woman who feels like her body changed overnight and no one explained why. What you’ll learn: Why your metabolism may not be declining the way you think and what actually is The real driver behind midlife fat gain (hint: it’s not just hormones) How chronic calorie restriction impacts thyroid, reproductive hormones, and hunger signals What really happens when you regain weight after restrictive dieting The nuance behind calories in vs. calories out and why it’s incomplete How carb fear may be sabotaging your energy, recovery, and body composition When rapid fat loss can be strategic and when it quietly makes things worse Why muscle is your greatest metabolic ally after 40 Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss upcoming conversations where we continue dismantling outdated fat loss advice and rebuilding a smarter, hormone-aligned approach to metabolism. Your body isn’t broken… And this is where we start proving it. Resources from Philip Pape: Wits & Weights Podcast: https://witsandweights.com/podcast  FREE 14-Day Rapid Start Fat Loss Guide: https://www.witsandweights.com/fatloss  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Could your birth control be silently driving your thyroid symptoms? I’m breaking down a conversation that too many women have never been invited into: the real connection between birth control, estrogen, BHRT, and your thyroid. If you’ve gained weight, lost hair, felt exhausted, or been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, this is for you. I walk you through how oral contraceptives increase thyroid binding globulin, why that matters for free T3 and free T4, and how synthetic hormones can unmask hidden hypothyroidism. We also get into the difference between supraphysiologic synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormone replacement, and why delivery method matters more than most doctors explain. I also answer the big question midlife women are asking: will estrogen in BHRT affect your thyroid levels? My goal isn’t to scare you. It’s to give you the information you deserve so you can stop guessing and start making decisions from a place of strength and clarity. What you’ll learn: The hidden mechanism linking oral estrogen to lower free thyroid hormone Why “normal” TSH can still leave you feeling profoundly hypothyroid The surprising role of thyroid binding globulin in your symptoms How synthetic progestins can act like a stress hormone in the body The difference between supraphysiologic birth control dosing and physiologic BHRT Don’t ignore that nudge. Get a full thyroid panel, advocate for optimal labs not just “normal,” and start connecting the dots in your own body. Share this episode with the women in your life and begin having better conversations about hormones and long-term health. You deserve full information, real answers, and a treatment plan that actually supports your metabolism, energy, and future. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

What if the real reason you’re exhausted, wired, gaining weight, and feeling hormonally off… has nothing to do with your labs and everything to do with how you’re sleeping? In this bonus episode, I sit down with triple board-certified sleep expert Dr. Meredith Broderick to unpack what’s really happening in your body when sleep is disrupted. We go far beyond the usual “just get 8 hours” advice and dive into how sleep impacts insulin resistance, cravings, stress physiology, midlife hormone shifts, brain detoxification, and even your emotional resilience. We talk about the science of circadian rhythms, why poor REM sleep can dysregulate blood sugar in days, and how sleep anxiety itself is becoming one of the biggest modern sleep disruptors. What you’ll learn: Why sleep may not be the “foundation” of health in the way you’ve been told What actually happens to insulin, cravings, and metabolism after disrupted REM sleep The hidden reason your mind races at night (and what your brain is trying to do) How constant phone use may be sabotaging your ability to fall asleep If sleep has felt like a lifelong battle for you, or if you know it’s the missing piece in your thyroid, hormone, or metabolic healing journey, this episode is your invitation to rethink everything. Tune in, listen closely, and start creating a sleep routine that works with your biology instead of against it. Your hormones, your brain, and your future self will thank you. Resources from Dr. Broderick: Dr. Broderick’s Practice: https://soundsleepguru.com/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundsleepguru/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbroderick/  Follow Dr. Broderick on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsleepguru  Ozlo Sleepbuds: https://ozlosleep.pxf.io/c/6650216/3798404/39186 Use Code: TTFPOD for $75 off! SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Have we overcomplicated health so much that we’ve forgotten what it actually means to nourish our bodies? In this episode, I sit down with celebrity chef and Pluck founder, James Barry, to have a real conversation about what’s happened in the health world over the last decade. We talk about how we drifted from ancestral principles and whole, real food into biohacking gadgets, GLP-1 trends, expensive supplements, and endless noise. James brings us back to the foundations: sleep, movement, stress, and most importantly, food that your body actually recognizes. We unpack the idea that you cannot escape your humanity, that the Homo sapien body hasn’t changed in hundreds of thousands of years, and that maybe the problem isn’t that we need more hacks. Maybe we need more reverence. We also dive deep into organ meats, nutrient density, and why flavor used to equal nutrition! What you’ll learn: Why you truly cannot out-supplement or out-biohack poor foundations The ancestral principle that quietly governs appetite, satisfaction, and weight What modern processed foods are doing to your internal signaling system The overlooked reason organ meats were once considered sacred Why thinking about vitamins may be keeping you disconnected from your body The simple shift that makes digestion, satiety, and clarity easier I want you to take one small step today: Choose one meal where you slow down, remove distractions, and eat real food that your body recognizes. Then share this episode with someone who feels overwhelmed by all the health noise right now. The more we simplify, the more we rise. And as always, if this conversation spoke to you, leave a review and let me know what hit home. Resources from James Barry: Follow Pluck: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/ Connect with James: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/  Pluck Website: https://eatpluck.com  Listen to Everyday Ancestral on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EverydayAncestral  Listen to Everyday Ancestral on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/60v6ZOabgiJOeW9kjYIf9i  SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Your labs can look perfect on paper while your cells are quietly starving for thyroid action, and that disconnect is where most thyroid stories fall apart. In this episode, I’m diving into something we have not talked about yet on the Thyroid Fixer Podcast: T2 tissue thyroid signaling and why it may be the missing piece for so many people who still feel exhausted, inflamed, foggy, and stuck despite being told their thyroid is “normal.” I break down how thyroid hormones actually work at the cellular and mitochondrial level, why bloodwork alone cannot explain your symptoms, and how T2 can mimic many of T3’s metabolic effects without raising blood T3. If you have been denied T3, cannot tolerate it, or feel like your metabolism is permanently stalled, this episode will completely shift how you understand thyroid function. We go deeper into thyroid receptors, deiodinase enzymes, reverse T3, and why two people with identical labs can feel completely different in their bodies. I also explain why T2 has such a powerful impact on fat burning, energy, liver health, cholesterol, and mitochondrial output, and why focusing on tissue level signaling instead of chasing lab numbers is often the turning point. This conversation moves beyond “your labs are fine” and finally addresses what is happening where thyroid hormones actually do their job. What you’ll learn: Why thyroid hormones do not work in your blood and where real thyroid action happens How T2 can drive metabolism without overstimulating your heart The enzyme imbalance that quietly stalls fat loss and energy Why reverse T3 is a survival signal and not a meaningless lab value How stress and chronic dieting shut down thyroid signalingThe connection between mitochondrial health and stubborn hypothyroid symptoms Why thyroid optimization requires more than staying in range If this episode feels like it is describing your body, do not ignore that. Thyroid optimization is nuanced, layered, and personal, and you deserve more than dismissal and recycled advice. Listen all the way through, let the science click, and start viewing your thyroid through a cellular lens. Make sure you are subscribed, share this episode with someone who has been told they are fine but knows they are not, and come join me inside the Thyroid Fixer community. This is where clarity begins. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you are doing “everything right” for your thyroid and still feel exhausted, inflamed, or stuck, this episode might completely reframe what you think is going on. In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Amy Myers, one of the most respected voices in functional thyroid and autoimmune health, to unpack the real reasons so many people fail to improve despite clean diets, supplements, and medication. We talk candidly about why thyroid healing is not just about what you eat or what you take, but what your body can actually digest, absorb, and convert. Together, we dive into the controversial and urgent topics most doctors still avoid. From the FDA threat to desiccated thyroid hormone, to the realities of T4-only treatment after thyroid removal, to the overlooked role of gut infections, low stomach acid, iodine confusion, and nutrient deficiencies. Dr. Myers shares both her clinical perspective and her personal story of living without a thyroid, explaining what she has seen work, what causes harm, and where patients are being failed by outdated systems. This is a grounded, nuanced conversation meant to help you ask better questions and understand your body more clearly. What you’ll learn: Why a perfect diet can still leave you depleted The quiet reason thyroid hormones often fail to work What really breaks T4 to T3 conversion How gut infections quietly sabotage healing The misunderstood role of stomach acid in autoimmunity Why iodine became so controversial and where the truth actually lives When “normal labs” mean very little The missing link between digestion and hormone signaling I encourage you to listen all the way through and take notes on what feels familiar in your own journey. This is not about quick fixes or fear-based health advice, it is about understanding the foundations so you can advocate for yourself with confidence. Share this episode with someone who has been struggling to feel heard or helped, and make sure you are subscribed so you do not miss what is coming next. Connect with Dr. Amy Myers: Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com  Newsletter: https://www.amymyersmd.com/pages/newsletter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMyersMD  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymyersmd/  Get 20% off any single item on AMMD with coupon code PODCAST20. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

If you’re confused, frustrated, or quietly side-eyeing everything you’re seeing online about peptides and GLPs right now, this episode is about to change how you see the entire conversation. I sat down again with one of my favorite no-BS voices in the biohacking, longevity, and metabolic space, Jay Campbell, to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes, why misinformation is exploding, and how people are getting pulled into dangerous rabbit holes without even realizing it. We talk candidly about peptides, GLPs, and why the way they’re being talked about online is wildly misleading, Big Pharma’s growing grip on the market, and what that means for real humans who’ve finally found relief from food noise, metabolic dysfunction, and chronic weight struggles. This conversation goes far beyond trends and headlines. It is about access, education, ethics, and the uncomfortable truths no one on Instagram wants to say out loud. If you’ve ever wondered who to trust, what’s hype versus helpful, or why the system feels so broken, this one is for you. What you’ll learn: Why the peptide and GLP conversation online is more chaotic and risky than most people realize The real reason Big Pharma is cracking down right now and who it affects most How misinformation is spreading faster than education in the longevity space What most people don’t understand about dosing, microdosing, and long-term metabolic impact Why some people thrive using these tools while others end up worse off The hidden dangers of cheap, underground, or influencer-backed peptide sources What ethical, informed use actually looks like in a world full of shortcuts If this episode made you think differently, challenged what you’ve been told, or helped you connect a few dots, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next. Resources from Jay: JayCampbell.com/Free-Info  BioLongevityLabs.com Use Code DRAMIE SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

In this Quick Fixes episode, I break down what to do if you cannot tolerate T3 thyroid medication or you’ve hit a wall and can’t increase your dose. Since T3 is the active thyroid hormone, most people need it to truly resolve symptoms and restore metabolism, but not everyone tolerates it the same way. I explain why T4-only treatment often falls short, how natural desiccated thyroid, immediate-release T3, and slow-release T3 differ, and what options exist when anxiety, insomnia, or jittery side effects prevent you from increasing T3. We also dive into emerging evidence around T2… a lesser-known thyroid hormone that can support metabolism, fat burning, and mitochondrial function without the stimulating effects of T3. This episode lays out real-world strategies we use in clinic to help sensitive patients move toward optimization instead of staying stuck. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

I am so excited to share this episode with you. In this episode, I sit down with Adrian Gledhill, former contestant from Season 3 of The Biggest Loser, to talk about what really happens to the body during extreme weight loss and why so many people regain the weight… and then some. Adrian shares the behind-the-scenes reality of the show, including severe calorie restriction, overtraining, and the pressure to compete at the expense of long-term health. We dive into the lasting metabolic consequences of chronic dieting, bariatric surgery, and extreme exercise, and how thyroid dysfunction, hormone depletion, and gut signaling issues often go completely overlooked. Adrian opens up about years of rebound weight gain, reactive hypoglycemia, and food fear before finally addressing the missing communication pieces in her body. We also discuss GLP-1s… who they’re truly for, how they can help when used correctly, and why they’re not a shortcut if the foundation isn’t fixed. This is an honest conversation about obesity as a chronic condition, not a willpower problem, and what it actually takes to create sustainable health. Connect with Adrian: Instagram: ⁠@adriankgledhill YouTube: ⁠@adriankgledhill Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

In this episode, I’m sharing the conclusion I never expected to reach... I believe I now know what caused my cancer. After being diagnosed with uterine cancer that progressed far faster than it should have, I went searching for answers. I examined genetics, environmental toxins like glyphosate, and every usual suspect, but what kept coming back into focus was COVID-19 and its potential role in suppressing my immune system. Avoiding uncomfortable conversations helps no one, especially when it comes to our health. I break down how the immune system is supposed to work, why natural killer cells and interferons matter, and how COVID may interfere with those early defense systems. Most importantly, I share what I’m doing now, how I’m building my immune-support arsenal through nutrition, hormone optimization, and targeted supplements. This episode isn’t about fear; it’s about asking better questions, staying informed, and refusing to stick our heads in the sand. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea, food fear, and the never-ending cycle of “I treated it… so why is it back?” If that sounds familiar, this episode is a must-listen. In this conversation, I sit down with Angela Pifer, widely known as the “SIBO Guru,” to break down what Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth really is, why it’s so commonly missed or misdiagnosed, and why so many people relapse after treatment. We dig into the different types of SIBO (hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide), why knowing the type matters, and how SIBO is often confused with IBS, food sensitivities, or general gut dysbiosis. Angela explains the biggest mistakes people make when trying to treat SIBO, including overusing probiotics, fiber, or antimicrobials without addressing the real drivers underneath. We also talk about how SIBO impacts hormones, especially thyroid function, estrogen balance, and cortisol… and why motility, bile flow, and nervous system regulation are non-negotiables if you want real, lasting healing. This episode will challenge a lot of common gut health advice, but if you’ve been stuck in the SIBO loop, it may finally explain why nothing has worked long-term. Cracking the SIBO Code Summit This summit brings together 50 top experts in functional and integrative medicine to break down the root causes of chronic gut dysfunction and inflammation. Register here: https://crackingthesibocode.com/registration?am_id=amiehornaman5145 Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Inflammation isn’t just a buzzword, it’s often the quiet culprit behind fatigue, autoimmune flares, stubborn symptoms, and chronic disease. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Shivani Gupta to unpack what inflammation really looks like in the body (and mind), why food alone isn’t the magic fix, and how chronic stress quietly keeps the fire burning. We explore the powerful connection between mental inflammation and physical breakdown, plus why ignoring your circadian rhythm and lymphatic system can sabotage even the cleanest lifestyle. You’ll also hear how Ayurveda offers a refreshingly practical lens on healing, including why turmeric deserves its gold-star reputation as an anti-inflammatory powerhouse. From daily self-care rituals to stress resilience strategies you can actually stick to, this conversation is a reminder that inflammation is not inevitable... it’s preventable, reversible, and very much within your control when lifestyle, mindset, and biology work together. Connect with Dr. Shivani Gupta: Book: ⁠The Inflammation Code: Unlock Your True Healing Potential with the Power of Ayurvedic SuperSpices and Elemental Design⁠ Instagram: ⁠@dr.shivanigupta⁠ Facebook: ⁠@theshivanigupta⁠ Fusionary Formulas: ⁠www.fusionaryformulas.com⁠ Use code DRAMIE for 15% off Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠⁠

Food shouldn’t feel like a full-time job... especially when your thyroid already has opinions. In this episode, I cut through the diet chaos and talk honestly about what actually matters when you’re dealing with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s. Carnivore, keto, paleo, Mediterranean... I'm breaking them all down, the good, the bad, and the “why did this ever become a thing?” I explain why gluten is a hard "no" for autoimmune conditions, how grains can quietly stir up inflammation, and why overcomplicating food is often the fastest way to end up frustrated and stuck. I also get into why protein becomes non-negotiable as we age, why healthy fats are essential for hormones (yes, you need them), and how different diets can impact the thyroid very differently depending on the person. I introduce the Paleto diet... my thyroid-friendly blend of paleo and keto as a realistic, balanced approach that supports blood sugar, hormones, and sanity. This episode is all about simplifying, personalizing, and finally eating in a way that works with your thyroid instead of against it. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter:⁠ ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠⁠ Thyroid on Trial:⁠ ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠⁠

Hormones are having a moment, and not always for the right reasons. In this episode, three top doctors: Dr. Julie Taguchi, Dr. Jenn Simmons, and Dr. Lindsey Berkson weigh in on one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health: hormone replacement therapy. They unpack what hormones actually do, why the Women’s Health Initiative study created decades of fear and confusion, and how progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone impact bone health, metabolism, and overall quality of life. This conversation moves past fear-based headlines to look at what really influences breast cancer risk, including metabolic health and lifestyle factors. These doctors discuss why hormone therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, when bioidentical hormones can be safe and effective, and why women deserve informed, individualized care... especially during menopause or after a breast cancer diagnosis. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Diet culture has been messing with women’s heads for decades, and midlife only makes the noise louder. In this honest, eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Natalie Jill to cut through the chaos of modern weight-loss advice and talk about why so many women feel confused, frustrated, and stuck despite “doing everything right.” We unpack where dieting went off the rails, why today’s nutrition trends feel so contradictory, and why defining your personal health goals matters far more than chasing the latest plan or protocol. We also get real about vegetables, carbs, and common protein myths, along with the overlooked impact stimulants can have on metabolism and hormones. And yes, we dive into the rise of GLP medications for weight loss, what women actually need to understand, what’s often missing from the conversation, and why education and balance matter more than quick fixes. If you’re tired of extremes, mixed messages, and one-size-fits-all advice, this conversation is for you. It’s about clarity, perspective, and getting back to what actually supports long-term health. Register for Natalie Jill and Dr Amie's LIVE: "Clear the Confusion around Fat Loss" Q&A Jan 20th 3pm Eastern / 2pm Central / 1 pm Mountain / 12pm Pacific Register: https://class.totalbodythrive.com/ah-2026  Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at fixerpowerlab.com. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

In this conversation, Dr. Amie Hornaman and Mimi Lindquist delve into the powerful benefits of AHCC, a unique functional food derived from mushrooms. They share personal stories of how AHCC has impacted their lives and the lives of their loved ones, particularly in the context of cancer and autoimmune diseases. The discussion covers the science behind AHCC, its unique properties, and the importance of quality manufacturing. Real-life success stories highlight the effectiveness of AHCC, while practical dosing recommendations are provided for various health conditions. The episode emphasizes the need for education and awareness about alternative health options beyond conventional medicine. Connect with Mimi Lindquist: IG: @mimi_themedicin Website and Purchase AHCC : https://www.themedicin.com/ Use code: AMIE at checkout for 10% off! Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠ ⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠

I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked (and most sabotaging) pieces of thyroid and hormone health: how to get truly accurate lab results. Because testing isn’t enough… testing the right way is what gives you answers, leverage, and a plan that actually works. I walk you through the most common mistakes I see people make with thyroid and hormone labs, why “normal” results often mean nothing, and how timing, fasting, supplements, and medications can completely skew your numbers without you realizing it. We dig into when to test thyroid versus hormones, what to do if you’re on thyroid meds or hormone replacement, why biotin can wreck your labs, and how to properly time things like T3, progesterone, testosterone, estrogen, injections, creams, patches, and birth control. I also explain why peak testing is misleading, how false highs and lows happen, and how inaccurate labs can keep you stuck, dismissed, or over- or under-medicated. If you’re tired of guessing, tired of being told you’re fine, and ready to finally see what’s actually going on inside your body, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to test smarter and take your power back. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

I’m finally tackling a topic we should have talked about a long time ago: cardiovascular disease—the number one killer of women. I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, and we go far beyond the outdated, fear-based conversations most women hear about heart health. We explore how heart symptoms in women rarely look textbook, how anxiety, fatigue, or just feeling “off” can be warning signs, and how thyroid dysfunction and hormone shifts in perimenopause and menopause dramatically change cardiovascular risk. We also challenge the standard cholesterol conversation, including when statins help, when they’re overused, and what actually drives heart disease beneath the surface. This isn’t a fear-based episode, but it is an honest one. If you’ve ever felt brushed off while knowing something wasn’t right, this conversation will change how you think about your heart, your hormones, and prevention—before damage is done. Connect with Dr. Bhojraj www.lagunamedicine.com  On IG: @doctorsanjaymd Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

I’m breaking down the top three thyroid questions I get asked every single day — the ones that keep you stuck, confused, and wondering why nothing you’re doing is actually working. I’m covering what “normal” labs really mean, why weight loss stalls even when you’re doing everything, and whether thyroid medication is truly necessary or just another thing doctors push without listening. I’m also sharing the real story behind why optimization (not band-aid solutions, not generic ranges, not T4-only fixes) is the only path to feeling like yourself again. If you’ve been told your labs look fine but you still feel exhausted, puffy, foggy, or like your metabolism has left the building… you’re going to want to lean in for this one. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Why does blood pressure become such a problem for so many of us (especially during perimenopause and menopause) and what if the entire medical system has been looking at it backwards? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mark Young to unravel the truth about hypertension, why it’s rarely the root issue, and how it’s actually a downstream signal from deeper, fixable problems in the body. We dive into the misconceptions that keep people stuck on lifelong medications, what’s truly happening inside your arteries, and why estrogen loss hits women’s cardiovascular health harder than almost anything else. I also explore an unexpected (and shockingly simple) biohack that’s been quietly transforming blood pressure for years without pills, supplements, or side effects—and yes, the story of how it changed my dad’s health is wild. If you've ever wondered whether your blood pressure “diagnosis” is actually your body asking for help upstream, this conversation will absolutely change the way you think. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

What if the very system you’ve relied on your whole life is the same one keeping you sick? In this episode, I’m diving into a raw, eye-opening conversation with Daria Anne DiGiovanni, who escaped the “sick care system” after years of misdiagnosis, medical gaslighting, and being pushed synthetic hormones as a one-size-fits-all solution. We unpack her decades-long journey through PCOS, Hashimoto’s, autoimmune chaos, and a terrifying thyroid storm—and the surprising breakthroughs that finally moved the needle when nothing else did. I share the questions you should be asking, the red flags you can’t ignore, and the patterns in Daria’s story that mirror so many of my listeners’ experiences. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re still exhausted, still gaining weight, still losing hair, or still being dismissed with “your labs are normal,” this episode will challenge everything you think you know about your health and the system that’s supposed to protect it. Connect with Daria: Website: www.truevoicewritingservices.com  Podcast: True Voice Unfiltered on YouTube LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariaannedigiovanni/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariaanne.digiovanni  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truevoice_writing_services/  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dariaannedigiovanni/truevoice-writing-services/  X: https://x.com/LibertyBelle67  Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Let’s unpack and deconstruct the Peter Attia interview with Dr. Antonio Bianco on hypothyroidism—and explain why parts of that conversation, while well-intentioned and rooted in research, can be misleading or even harmful when taken at face value. I walk you through what they got right about thyroid physiology, T4 vs. T3, and the seriousness of untreated hypothyroidism—and then dig into what was oversimplified, minimized, or ignored entirely. We talk about why “normal” lab ranges don’t equal optimal health, how symptoms keep getting dismissed, and why relying on TSH alone leaves so many people undiagnosed and suffering This episode is about bridging the gap between theory and real-world thyroid care. I share why free T3 and reverse T3 matter far more than most patients are told, how T4-only treatment fails a huge percentage of people, and why personalized dosing isn’t controversial—it’s necessary. If you’ve ever been told your labs look fine while your body says otherwise, or you’ve felt confused by conflicting expert opinions, this conversation will help you make sense of the noise and understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

What if the foods you think are healthy are actually keeping you inflamed, exhausted and stuck? In this episode, I’m joined by carnivore expert and cookbook author Jenny Mitich to break down the real differences a meat-based diet can make for thyroid health, autoimmune symptoms, weight loss and chronic inflammation. Jenny shares her personal story, from postpartum weight gain to a Hashimoto’s flare, and how carnivore transformed everything from her energy to her mood to her labs. We dig into the biggest fears around going carnivore, what actually happens to cholesterol and blood sugar, why some people gain weight from “healthy” carbs, and how plant toxins and oxalates play a role in inflammation. And if you’re worried carnivore will feel restrictive, Jenny’s Complete Carnivore cookbook might change your mind entirely. If you’re struggling with symptoms that won’t budge, or you’ve wondered whether food could be the missing piece, this episode might be the nudge you need to try something new. Connect with Jenny: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JennyMitich   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100053642923442   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamamitich/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realjennymitich  Complete Carnivore: Achieving Better Health Through a Meat-Based Diet Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

Why do so many people stay on the same thyroid medication for years… even when their symptoms are screaming that something’s off? In this quick episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest signs your thyroid medication isn’t actually working — and why so many women end up stuck, tired, inflamed, and discouraged without ever realizing the root cause. I’m sharing the questions you should be asking, the lab markers that matter more than you’ve been told, and the subtle clues your body gives when your dose, your medication type, or even your hormones are standing in the way of feeling like yourself again. If you’ve wondered why you’re gaining weight, losing hair, dropping energy, or feeling like you’re doing everything “right” but still not moving forward… this is your quick fix. It’s simple, it’s eye-opening, and it may reveal exactly why things haven’t clicked into place — yet. Fixer At-Home Test + Interpretation This is a comprehensive at-home thyroid and hormone blood test with expert interpretation from Team Dr. Amie, so you can understand what’s driving your symptoms, what your labs actually mean, and what to do next at ⁠fixerpowerlab.com⁠. SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠⁠⁠ CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES… JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyropause⁠ 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: ⁠https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter⁠ Thyroid on Trial: ⁠https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin⁠ RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠⁠⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

What if the symptoms you’ve been blaming on hormones, aging, or stress are actually coming from your vision? In this episode, I sit down with functional vision expert Dr. Bryce Appelbaum to discuss vision and the eye brain connection. We break down why eyesight and vision are not the same thing and how issues with visual processing can look like fatigue, brain fog, migraines, motion sensitivity, ADHD behaviors, reading problems, and even thyroid related symptoms. You’ll hear why most eye exams miss the real root cause and how functional vision problems often go undiagnosed for years. We also talk about why prescriptions keep getting stronger, how screen time is affecting your brain, the truth about readers, and the surprising ways vision influences aging, cognitive performance, mood, and daily energy. If you’ve felt like something is off but no one has found an answer, this conversation might be the missing piece. Use Discount Code DRAMIE for $200 off ScreenFit Free Guide to Relieve Eye Strain Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: ⁠⁠betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call:⁠ ⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠ FREE DOWNLOADS… ⁠⁠What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take?⁠⁠ Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? ⁠⁠“How To” Guide For Supplements⁠⁠ Here’s your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. ⁠⁠Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life⁠⁠ Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you’re “NORMAL” by your doctor. ⁠⁠Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism?⁠⁠ Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman

Why are you still losing hair even after fixing your thyroid? I'm getting real about hair loss and why blaming it all on your thyroid might be keeping you from finding the actual solution. I break down the most common causes of hair loss that go way beyond thyroid function, from DHT expression and hormone imbalances to protein deficiency and hidden inflammation.  You'll hear why men and women lose hair differently, what reverse T3 really does to your body, and why that estrogen drop in menopause leaves you with see-through hair. I share the exact labs you need to look at, the optimal ranges that actually matter, and why tracking your protein intake will probably shock you. Plus, I'm calling out the treatments that are total BS and revealing the ones that actually work, including peptides, PRP, and red light therapy. If you've been collecting bags of hair from your shower drain and desperately want answers beyond "it's just your thyroid," this episode will give you the complete picture and a real action plan. Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: ⁠⁠betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call:⁠ ⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠ FREE DOWNLOADS… ⁠⁠What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take?⁠⁠ Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? ⁠⁠“How To” Guide For Supplements⁠⁠ Here’s your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. ⁠⁠Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life⁠⁠ Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you’re “NORMAL” by your doctor. ⁠⁠Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism?⁠⁠ Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman

In today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic most people think they understand—but absolutely don’t. I brought in air-quality expert Justin Liberman to unpack what’s really floating around in the spaces we breathe in all day long, and how those invisible contaminants impact far more than your lungs. We go way beyond the obvious to explore how chemicals, VOCs, mold, and even everyday household habits can trigger endocrine disruption, weight gain, fatigue, poor sleep, and the mystery symptoms no lab work ever seems to explain. I press Justin on the surprising sources of hidden pollutants, what he’s seen in more than 3,000 home inspections, and why so many women feel better outside their homes than inside them. We also dig into the physiology behind PM2.5, the unexpected link between air quality and metabolism, the rise in allergies and histamine issues in kids, and what you can do immediately—without renovating your house—to protect your health. If you think “my air is fine,” think again. This conversation will open your eyes to the invisible world affecting your hormones every single day. Use Code DRAMIE for $400 off Jaspr: jaspr.co/dramie IG: @jasprco Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: ⁠⁠betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call:⁠ ⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠ FREE DOWNLOADS… ⁠⁠What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take?⁠⁠ Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? ⁠⁠“How To” Guide For Supplements⁠⁠ Here’s your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. ⁠⁠Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life⁠⁠ Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you’re “NORMAL” by your doctor. ⁠⁠Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism?⁠⁠ Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman

What if your pet’s health is revealing more about your own than you ever realized? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Marlene Siegel to explore the deeper, often overlooked connection between our pets’ wellbeing and our own internal world. We talk about the surprising ways our animals mirror our emotions, our environments, and even our belief systems and why the symptoms they develop may actually be pointing us back toward our own healing. We dig into the hidden drivers behind the chronic conditions we’re seeing explode in pets today and why conventional care so often misses the mark. Dr. Marlene also walks me through the foundational six-step process she uses to extend longevity and reverse disease in pets—yet the principles apply just as much to humans. From toxic load to nutrient deficiencies to blocked emotional pathways, this conversation opens up an entirely new understanding of how to support our animals and ourselves on a biological and energetic level. If you’ve ever wondered whether your pet is trying to tell you something, this episode may be the one that shifts everything. Free Ebook - 6 Keys to health and healing pets, Holistically: https://courses.transformingvetmedicine.com/free-ebook-1143 Connect with Dr. Marlene Seigel: https://drmarlenesiegel.com/ www.evolovestore.com www.transformingvetmedicine.com Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: ⁠⁠betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call:⁠ ⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠ FREE DOWNLOADS… ⁠⁠What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take?⁠⁠ Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? ⁠⁠“How To” Guide For Supplements⁠⁠ Here’s your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. ⁠⁠Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life⁠⁠ Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you’re “NORMAL” by your doctor. ⁠⁠Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism?⁠⁠ Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman

Let’s dive into the often-overlooked thyroid hormone, T2, which I lovingly call the forgotten thyroid hormone. In this episode, I’m shining the spotlight on T2 because it's time this powerhouse gets the recognition it deserves. Most of the medical community focuses on T3 and T4, leaving T2 in the shadows, but let me tell you, T2 has some serious potential when it comes to weight loss and energy enhancement. Whether you’ve got hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's, or just those stubborn pounds that won’t budge, T2 could be your new best friend. From my 15 years of research and anecdotal experience, I’ve seen firsthand how T2 can transform bodies and lives. It boosts your resting metabolic rate, promotes fat browning, and enhances energy without the side effects of traditional stimulants. Plus, it's available over the counter, so you don't have to beg your doctor for a prescription. Imagine burning more fat while sitting on the couch watching Netflix—that's the magic of T2! Whether you're using T2 in my Thyroid Fixxr or Metabolism Fixxr supplements, it's time to consider adding this mighty hormone to your regimen. Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: ⁠⁠betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free application call:⁠ ⁠https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call⁠⁠ FREE DOWNLOADS… ⁠⁠What Are the Optimal Lab Ranges? What Steps Can I Take?⁠⁠ Don't know where to start...don't know which labs are useful? And what to do when you get your results? ⁠⁠“How To” Guide For Supplements⁠⁠ Here’s your Fixxr® supplement timeline and guide. ⁠⁠Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life⁠⁠ Check your symptoms of hypothyroidism and know OPTIMAL thyroid lab values. Learn why you are being told you’re “NORMAL” by your doctor. ⁠⁠Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism?⁠⁠ Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances. RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠ ⁠HERE⁠⁠ and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey. ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠⁠ Like me on Facebook:⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠ Subscribe on Youtube:⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman