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

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So you want to FIX your thyroid and get your life back right? You're in the right place then! The Thyroid Fixer is just that. A show for hypothyroid disorder sufferers just like you who are fed up with symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, and brain fog. Your host, Dr. Amie Hornaman, fitness model turned Functional Medicine doctor brings you The Thyroid Fixer podcast to take YOU from broken to fixed. After a series of misdiagnoses from the conventional medicine system along with a 20 pound weight gain, Amie has committed her life and work to helping others drag themselves out of the same hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's hell she was in. With science, truth, medicine and tough love you should NEVER give up because there are many ways to fix you and get you your life back. Get ready for information and answers that take you from broken to fixed.
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So you want to FIX your thyroid and get your life back right? You're in the right place then! The Thyroid Fixer is just that. A show for hypothyroid disorder sufferers just like you who are fed up with symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, and brain fog. Your host, Dr. Amie Hornaman, fitness model turned Functional Medicine doctor brings you The Thyroid Fixer podcast to take YOU from broken to fixed. After a series of misdiagnoses from the conventional medicine system along with a 20 pound weight gain, Amie has committed her life and work to helping others drag themselves out of the same hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's hell she was in. With science, truth, medicine and tough love you should NEVER give up because there are many ways to fix you and get you your life back. Get ready for information and answers that take you from broken to fixed.
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615. Why Women Over 40 Can’t Lose Weight

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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

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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

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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

More description

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

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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

More description

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

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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

More description

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

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Published 2026-03-10

611. Thyroid Transformations: The Story You HAVEN'T Heard

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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 


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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine

Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman

Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

More description

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

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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

More description

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

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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

More description

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

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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

More description

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 


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Published 2026-02-21

BONUS. Why You’re Tired Even After 8 Hours of Sleep

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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!


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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 


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More description

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!


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betterlifedoctor.com 


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Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call:

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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 


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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.

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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 


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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 


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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/ 


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More description

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 


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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/ 


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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.


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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 


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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

More description

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 


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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

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Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

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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

More description

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

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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 


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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.

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More description

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 


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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.

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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

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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

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Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

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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

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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

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Published 2026-01-30

600. Controversial: I Know What Caused My Cancer

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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


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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

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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


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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

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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

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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

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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

More description

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

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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 Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

More description

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 Hornaman⁠⁠⁠⁠
Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

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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

More description

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

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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.


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IG: @mimi_themedicin

Website and Purchase AHCC : https://www.themedicin.com/

Use code: AMIE at checkout for 10% off!



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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.


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Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin


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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/⁠⁠⁠

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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


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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/⁠⁠⁠

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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


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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

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More description

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


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Published 2026-01-02

592. The Female Heart Crisis No One Warned You About

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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



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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


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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

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More description

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


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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

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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


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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

More description

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


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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!


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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

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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


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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

More description

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


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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

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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


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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

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Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

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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


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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

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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


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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

More description

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

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Follow me on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman⁠⁠

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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

More description

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

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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

More description

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

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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.

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⁠⁠Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism?⁠⁠

Grab this thorough guide to help you select the most advantageous supplements that will best suit your health circumstances.

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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.

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⁠⁠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?⁠⁠

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584. Don't Blame Your Hair Loss on JUST Your Thyroid

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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.

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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.

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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

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⁠⁠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.

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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.

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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.


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⁠⁠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.

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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!

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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!

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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.


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⁠⁠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!

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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

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⁠⁠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.

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581. How to Lose 9 lbs in 28 Days

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Published 2025-11-21

580. Uncurable diseases and tough cases. Is there ANY hope?

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Why do some people defy every medical prediction while others are told there’s no hope?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman to explore what really happens when you refuse to accept the word uncurable. We dive into the limitations of conventional medicine, the hidden roadblocks that keep people sick, and the unexpected breakthroughs that happen when you focus on the foundations of health with real curiosity and persistence. I share how Dr. Hartman’s journey with his daughter reshaped his entire medical career and why her story proves that even the most hopeless diagnoses can evolve in ways no doctor ever predicted.

You’ll also hear powerful, real-world cases from Dr. Hartman’s new book. These are stories of individuals who were written off, dismissed, or told to give up. They are not miracles. They are examples of what becomes possible when you remove barriers, look beyond insurance based limitations, and actually treat the human being in front of you. If you’ve ever been told there are no options left or you love someone who has, this conversation will expand what you believe is possible for healing.

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www.RichmondFunctionalMedicine.com 

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https://twitter.com/aaronhartmanMD 

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Why do some people defy every medical prediction while others are told there’s no hope?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aaron Hartman to explore what really happens when you refuse to accept the word uncurable. We dive into the limitations of conventional medicine, the hidden roadblocks that keep people sick, and the unexpected breakthroughs that happen when you focus on the foundations of health with real curiosity and persistence. I share how Dr. Hartman’s journey with his daughter reshaped his entire medical career and why her story proves that even the most hopeless diagnoses can evolve in ways no doctor ever predicted.

You’ll also hear powerful, real-world cases from Dr. Hartman’s new book. These are stories of individuals who were written off, dismissed, or told to give up. They are not miracles. They are examples of what becomes possible when you remove barriers, look beyond insurance based limitations, and actually treat the human being in front of you. If you’ve ever been told there are no options left or you love someone who has, this conversation will expand what you believe is possible for healing.

Connect with Dr. Aaron Hartman:

www.uncurablebook.com

www.AaronHartmanMD.com

www.RichmondFunctionalMedicine.com 

www.facebook.com/rvaintegrative 

www.instagram.com/rvaintegrative 

https://twitter.com/aaronhartmanMD 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-hartman 

https://www.youtube.com/c/AaronHartmanMD 

https://made-for-health.captivate.fm/listen 

https://connected-health.com/ 

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579. GLPs Are a Waste of Money...If You're Not Doing This

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Are you wasting your money on GLP-1s like Ozempic or Mounjaro? In this episode, I’m breaking down why these popular weight loss drugs often don’t work and what absolutely has to be optimized first for them to actually do their job. I share the story of one patient who reversed her type 2 diabetes and lost over 100 pounds only after fixing the real root of her metabolic issues.

We’ll talk about the critical connection between your thyroid, your hormones, and how your body responds to any medication you throw at it. You’ll learn why T4-only thyroid treatment fails nearly everyone, how low estrogen or testosterone can stall your results, and how the right approach can turn your metabolism into a fat-burning machine again. If you’ve tried everything and your GLP isn’t working, this is the missing link you need to hear before spending another dime.

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Are you wasting your money on GLP-1s like Ozempic or Mounjaro? In this episode, I’m breaking down why these popular weight loss drugs often don’t work and what absolutely has to be optimized first for them to actually do their job. I share the story of one patient who reversed her type 2 diabetes and lost over 100 pounds only after fixing the real root of her metabolic issues.

We’ll talk about the critical connection between your thyroid, your hormones, and how your body responds to any medication you throw at it. You’ll learn why T4-only thyroid treatment fails nearly everyone, how low estrogen or testosterone can stall your results, and how the right approach can turn your metabolism into a fat-burning machine again. If you’ve tried everything and your GLP isn’t working, this is the missing link you need to hear before spending another dime.

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Are parasites secretly running the show inside your body? I sat down with the Worm Queen herself, Kim Rogers, to uncover the hidden invaders that can influence everything from digestion and anxiety… to hormones, sleep, and even cravings. In this episode, we dive into the world of parasites, mold, Lyme, and environmental toxins that often go overlooked in traditional medicine and how they may be quietly hijacking your health.

Kim shares her incredible journey from Western medicine expert to uncovering the root causes behind her own health collapse and why she believes proactive parasite cleansing could be the missing link for so many women dealing with gut issues, unexplained symptoms, and thyroid struggles. You’ll hear what to watch for, why testing isn’t enough, and how parasites can manipulate your nervous system, mood, and metabolism without you ever knowing they’re there.

If you’ve ever wondered whether something deeper is sabotaging your progress, this conversation may change the way you think about your body forever.

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Connect with Kim:

Instagram: @mrsrogers.hood

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TikTok: mrsrogershood

Podcast: What’s Eating U  https://rogershood.com/podcast/?srsltid=AfmBOoqeCukz2rUkVys3rIpAVQa97O5YHbnLuM4H8W74x8WyM2Onxo-1

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⁠⁠Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life⁠⁠

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Are parasites secretly running the show inside your body? I sat down with the Worm Queen herself, Kim Rogers, to uncover the hidden invaders that can influence everything from digestion and anxiety… to hormones, sleep, and even cravings. In this episode, we dive into the world of parasites, mold, Lyme, and environmental toxins that often go overlooked in traditional medicine and how they may be quietly hijacking your health.

Kim shares her incredible journey from Western medicine expert to uncovering the root causes behind her own health collapse and why she believes proactive parasite cleansing could be the missing link for so many women dealing with gut issues, unexplained symptoms, and thyroid struggles. You’ll hear what to watch for, why testing isn’t enough, and how parasites can manipulate your nervous system, mood, and metabolism without you ever knowing they’re there.

If you’ve ever wondered whether something deeper is sabotaging your progress, this conversation may change the way you think about your body forever.

RogersHood Apothecary: https://rogershood.com/ref/2600/ Use Code DRAMIE for 10% off

Connect with Kim:

Instagram: @mrsrogers.hood

RogersHood Apothecary

TikTok: mrsrogershood

Podcast: What’s Eating U  https://rogershood.com/podcast/?srsltid=AfmBOoqeCukz2rUkVys3rIpAVQa97O5YHbnLuM4H8W74x8WyM2Onxo-1

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577. Tired, Foggy, Aging Fast - Let’s Talk NAD!

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You’ve heard the buzz in the biohacking world… but what does NAD actually do in your body?

Are your cells equipped to handle stress — or are they silently aging faster than you think? In this episode, I’m diving into the molecule that could change everything about how we age: NAD+. You may have heard the name floating around longevity circles, but few people understand how deeply this tiny molecule impacts energy, DNA repair, metabolic health, inflammation, and even how well we stand up to stress.

So I sat down with Dr. Greg Kelly, one of the leading experts formulating clinically-backed NAD support, to uncover what happens when NAD declines (hint: it starts in your late 20s), how that shows up as everyday symptoms like fatigue or brain fog, and what actually works to raise your levels. If you’re ready to age slower, feel sharper, and optimize your cells from the inside out… this conversation is your next step.

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You’ve heard the buzz in the biohacking world… but what does NAD actually do in your body?

Are your cells equipped to handle stress — or are they silently aging faster than you think? In this episode, I’m diving into the molecule that could change everything about how we age: NAD+. You may have heard the name floating around longevity circles, but few people understand how deeply this tiny molecule impacts energy, DNA repair, metabolic health, inflammation, and even how well we stand up to stress.

So I sat down with Dr. Greg Kelly, one of the leading experts formulating clinically-backed NAD support, to uncover what happens when NAD declines (hint: it starts in your late 20s), how that shows up as everyday symptoms like fatigue or brain fog, and what actually works to raise your levels. If you’re ready to age slower, feel sharper, and optimize your cells from the inside out… this conversation is your next step.

Use code DRAMIE for 15% off Qualia:

qualialife.com/DRAMIE

Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements:

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⁠⁠Fix Your Thyroid and Adrenals To Fix Your Life⁠⁠

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Are you biohacking your way into burnout? We’ve reached a point where supplements, cold plunges, red light therapy, and peptides are part of our daily vocabulary, but are we actually helping our health, or just stressing our bodies and our wallets? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden to cut through the noise on biohacking, peptides, and the supplement craze. Together, we unpack what’s real, what’s risky, and what you actually need to know before you ingest, inject, or invest.

Dr. Worden exposes how even “wellness” can become toxic when driven by stress, misinformation, and over-supplementation. We dive into the dangers of untested therapies, the truth about peptides and stem cells, and why your best medicine might still be sleep, sunlight, and lowering your cortisol. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the “must-do” health trends, this episode will bring you back to grounded, evidence-based truth.

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Website: drworden.com

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⁠⁠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.

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Are you biohacking your way into burnout? We’ve reached a point where supplements, cold plunges, red light therapy, and peptides are part of our daily vocabulary, but are we actually helping our health, or just stressing our bodies and our wallets? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Donese Worden to cut through the noise on biohacking, peptides, and the supplement craze. Together, we unpack what’s real, what’s risky, and what you actually need to know before you ingest, inject, or invest.

Dr. Worden exposes how even “wellness” can become toxic when driven by stress, misinformation, and over-supplementation. We dive into the dangers of untested therapies, the truth about peptides and stem cells, and why your best medicine might still be sleep, sunlight, and lowering your cortisol. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the “must-do” health trends, this episode will bring you back to grounded, evidence-based truth.

Connect with Dr. Donese Worden:

Website: drworden.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdoneseworden/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDoneseWordenNMD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donesew/

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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.

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Pain isn’t always physical, and the cause might not be what you think. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Daniel Brown for a mind-expanding conversation that challenges everything we think we know about chronic pain and disease. Daniel shares how he went from battling an “incurable” autoimmune condition to being completely pain-free after uncovering a powerful connection between buried emotions and the body’s physical symptoms.

We unpack the work of Dr. John Sarno and the concept of TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome), a theory that our subconscious mind can create real, physical pain as a distraction from unresolved emotions. It sounds radical… until you start seeing how many people have healed just by understanding this link.

Daniel and I explore how emotional pain shows up in the body, why logic and science can’t explain everything, and how simply shifting awareness can unlock deep healing without medication, endless therapy, or surgery.

Connect with Daniel:

Instagram @thenotdoc

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⁠⁠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.

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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!

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Pain isn’t always physical, and the cause might not be what you think. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Daniel Brown for a mind-expanding conversation that challenges everything we think we know about chronic pain and disease. Daniel shares how he went from battling an “incurable” autoimmune condition to being completely pain-free after uncovering a powerful connection between buried emotions and the body’s physical symptoms.

We unpack the work of Dr. John Sarno and the concept of TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome), a theory that our subconscious mind can create real, physical pain as a distraction from unresolved emotions. It sounds radical… until you start seeing how many people have healed just by understanding this link.

Daniel and I explore how emotional pain shows up in the body, why logic and science can’t explain everything, and how simply shifting awareness can unlock deep healing without medication, endless therapy, or surgery.

Connect with Daniel:

Instagram @thenotdoc

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!

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Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey.

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Like me on Facebook:⁠ ⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠⁠

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Are your “normal” labs keeping you sick? Most doctors say your labs are fine… but what if “normal” isn’t actually healthy? In this conversation with Dr. Ken Berry, we dig into the truth behind standard lab ranges, why your symptoms matter more than your numbers, and how to become lab literate so you can finally advocate for your own health. We unpack the lies that keep patients stuck, the pharmaceutical influence behind lab ranges, and the one “nuclear option” you can use when your doctor refuses to order the tests you need.

Dr. Berry and I also break down what optimal really looks like and why it’s time to stop settling for “average.” If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unheard, or told your labs are “fine” when you know something is off, this episode will change the way you look at your results forever.

Connect with Dr. Berry:

https://www.drberry.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Common-Sense-Labs-Practical-Decoding/dp/1628606010

https://www.youtube.com/@kenDBerryMD/

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⁠⁠betterlifedoctor.com⁠⁠

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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!

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Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey.

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Subscribe on Youtube:⁠ ⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠⁠

Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠@dramiehornaman

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Are your “normal” labs keeping you sick? Most doctors say your labs are fine… but what if “normal” isn’t actually healthy? In this conversation with Dr. Ken Berry, we dig into the truth behind standard lab ranges, why your symptoms matter more than your numbers, and how to become lab literate so you can finally advocate for your own health. We unpack the lies that keep patients stuck, the pharmaceutical influence behind lab ranges, and the one “nuclear option” you can use when your doctor refuses to order the tests you need.

Dr. Berry and I also break down what optimal really looks like and why it’s time to stop settling for “average.” If you’ve ever felt dismissed, unheard, or told your labs are “fine” when you know something is off, this episode will change the way you look at your results forever.

Connect with Dr. Berry:

https://www.drberry.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Common-Sense-Labs-Practical-Decoding/dp/1628606010

https://www.youtube.com/@kenDBerryMD/

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

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How much of your fatigue, anxiety, or hormone imbalance is really about your nervous system and not your thyroid, diet, or workouts?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners to uncover how chronic stress and constant “doing” can keep your body stuck in survival mode, even when you’re doing everything right. We talk about how to microdose calm throughout your day, retrain your nervous system to feel safe in stillness, and use simple two-minute resets to transform how you think, feel, and function.

Dr. Sonners shares her own powerful story and explains how nervous system regulation became the missing piece in her healing. If you’ve been pushing harder but feeling worse, this conversation will show you how to create real change by finally aligning your body, mind, and hormones.


Connect with Melissa:

Join Book Nook: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/book-nook

5 Day Challenge: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/5-day-challenge-of-being-self-with

Regulate Your Rhythm: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/regulate-your-rhythm

Podcast: apple.co/43P1baU

IG: @BeInspiredMama

FB: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.sonners/

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VSFIvM


Order The Connection Code:

https://theconnectioncodebook.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

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How much of your fatigue, anxiety, or hormone imbalance is really about your nervous system and not your thyroid, diet, or workouts?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Melissa Sonners to uncover how chronic stress and constant “doing” can keep your body stuck in survival mode, even when you’re doing everything right. We talk about how to microdose calm throughout your day, retrain your nervous system to feel safe in stillness, and use simple two-minute resets to transform how you think, feel, and function.

Dr. Sonners shares her own powerful story and explains how nervous system regulation became the missing piece in her healing. If you’ve been pushing harder but feeling worse, this conversation will show you how to create real change by finally aligning your body, mind, and hormones.


Connect with Melissa:

Join Book Nook: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/book-nook

5 Day Challenge: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/resources/5-day-challenge-of-being-self-with

Regulate Your Rhythm: https://www.drmelissasonners.com/regulate-your-rhythm

Podcast: apple.co/43P1baU

IG: @BeInspiredMama

FB: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.sonners/

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3VSFIvM


Order The Connection Code:

https://theconnectioncodebook.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

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What if your drive to “do more” in the gym is actually the thing holding your health back? In this conversation with Mind Pump host and fitness expert Sal Di Stefano, I dive into the often-overlooked psychology of overtraining and how self-punishment disguised as discipline can wreck hormones, metabolism, and mental health. We talk about the fine line between pushing your limits and pushing your body into dysfunction—especially for women navigating thyroid issues, hormonal shifts, or autoimmune conditions.

Sal and I unpack why chronic stress and over-exercising can trigger thyroid problems, why your body clings to fat when you’re doing “everything right,” and how to spot when fitness has turned from self-care into self-sabotage. We also get real about the emotional side of body image, aging, and learning to train from a place of self-respect rather than self-criticism. This episode is packed with breakthroughs that could completely change how you view fitness, health, and your relationship with your body.


Connect with Sal:

Website: https://www.mindpumpmedia.com

IG: @mindpumpdistefano and @mindpumpmedia

YouTube: @MindPumpTV

Twitter: @Mindpump


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

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What if your drive to “do more” in the gym is actually the thing holding your health back? In this conversation with Mind Pump host and fitness expert Sal Di Stefano, I dive into the often-overlooked psychology of overtraining and how self-punishment disguised as discipline can wreck hormones, metabolism, and mental health. We talk about the fine line between pushing your limits and pushing your body into dysfunction—especially for women navigating thyroid issues, hormonal shifts, or autoimmune conditions.

Sal and I unpack why chronic stress and over-exercising can trigger thyroid problems, why your body clings to fat when you’re doing “everything right,” and how to spot when fitness has turned from self-care into self-sabotage. We also get real about the emotional side of body image, aging, and learning to train from a place of self-respect rather than self-criticism. This episode is packed with breakthroughs that could completely change how you view fitness, health, and your relationship with your body.


Connect with Sal:

Website: https://www.mindpumpmedia.com

IG: @mindpumpdistefano and @mindpumpmedia

YouTube: @MindPumpTV

Twitter: @Mindpump


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

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What if everything you’ve been told about perimenopause is incomplete or flat-out wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, to uncover what’s really happening during the hormonal shift that too many women are told to simply “push through.” We break down the chaos of fluctuating hormones, why symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed, and how you can take charge of your health long before menopause officially begins.

We talk about what’s actually happening in your body during this transition and how to spot it early. Dr. Mariza shares why perimenopause is the most critical time to act, how hormones protect your brain, heart, and metabolism, and why waiting until menopause to intervene can cost you years of vibrant living. This conversation will change how you see your body, your energy, and your future health.

Connect with Dr. Mariza:

https://instagram.com/drmariza/

Gift: Thriving In Perimenopause Survival Guide: https://drmariza.com/perimenopausesurvival

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.

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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!

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Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer®...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your thyroid journey.

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What if everything you’ve been told about perimenopause is incomplete or flat-out wrong? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, bestselling author of The Perimenopause Revolution, to uncover what’s really happening during the hormonal shift that too many women are told to simply “push through.” We break down the chaos of fluctuating hormones, why symptoms are often dismissed or misdiagnosed, and how you can take charge of your health long before menopause officially begins.

We talk about what’s actually happening in your body during this transition and how to spot it early. Dr. Mariza shares why perimenopause is the most critical time to act, how hormones protect your brain, heart, and metabolism, and why waiting until menopause to intervene can cost you years of vibrant living. This conversation will change how you see your body, your energy, and your future health.

Connect with Dr. Mariza:

https://instagram.com/drmariza/

Gift: Thriving In Perimenopause Survival Guide: https://drmariza.com/perimenopausesurvival

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⁠⁠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

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What if the real reason you’re tired, losing muscle, or struggling to heal has less to do with hormones and everything to do with protein and amino acids?

In this episode, I sit down with Angelo Keely from Kion to unpack the science behind muscle preservation, recovery, and aging—and why most women (especially in perimenopause and menopause) are severely under-fueled when it comes to protein. We dive into what happens to your body under stress—from surgery to dieting to GLP-1 medications—and how essential amino acids can change the game for your energy, metabolism, and longevity.

You’ll learn how to heal faster, lose fat without losing muscle, and protect your body as your hormones shift. We break down how much protein women actually need, the truth about plant vs. animal sources, and why pairing aminos with your protein powder can supercharge results.

If you’ve ever wondered why your energy crashes, your hair won’t grow, or your body feels weaker with age, this episode will completely change how you think about protein—and how you use it to feel strong, lean, and alive again.

Try Kion 20% Off: http://getkion.com/thyroid

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

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What if the real reason you’re tired, losing muscle, or struggling to heal has less to do with hormones and everything to do with protein and amino acids?

In this episode, I sit down with Angelo Keely from Kion to unpack the science behind muscle preservation, recovery, and aging—and why most women (especially in perimenopause and menopause) are severely under-fueled when it comes to protein. We dive into what happens to your body under stress—from surgery to dieting to GLP-1 medications—and how essential amino acids can change the game for your energy, metabolism, and longevity.

You’ll learn how to heal faster, lose fat without losing muscle, and protect your body as your hormones shift. We break down how much protein women actually need, the truth about plant vs. animal sources, and why pairing aminos with your protein powder can supercharge results.

If you’ve ever wondered why your energy crashes, your hair won’t grow, or your body feels weaker with age, this episode will completely change how you think about protein—and how you use it to feel strong, lean, and alive again.

Try Kion 20% Off: http://getkion.com/thyroid

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

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What if everything you thought you knew about testosterone therapy was wrong?

In this episode, I sit down with Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, to explore a groundbreaking oral testosterone therapy that’s changing the way we think about hormones. For decades, we’ve been told that oral testosterone is dangerous, hard on the liver, risky for the heart, and only meant for men. But what if there’s a safer, more effective option that benefits both men and women, protects long-term health, and actually mimics the body’s natural rhythm?

We dig into the myths that have held testosterone back, why it’s been unfairly stigmatized, and how this new therapy could reshape the future of hormone replacement. If you’ve ever struggled with low energy, brain fog, weight gain, or lack of motivation (or if you’ve wondered why so many doctors still hesitate to prescribe testosterone) this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible.

Resources from Shalin Shah:

At-home Testosterone Testing Kit: www.kyzatrex.com 

ReThink Testosterone: www.rethinktestosterone.com 

Instagram: @themetabolicceo

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


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What if everything you thought you knew about testosterone therapy was wrong?

In this episode, I sit down with Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, to explore a groundbreaking oral testosterone therapy that’s changing the way we think about hormones. For decades, we’ve been told that oral testosterone is dangerous, hard on the liver, risky for the heart, and only meant for men. But what if there’s a safer, more effective option that benefits both men and women, protects long-term health, and actually mimics the body’s natural rhythm?

We dig into the myths that have held testosterone back, why it’s been unfairly stigmatized, and how this new therapy could reshape the future of hormone replacement. If you’ve ever struggled with low energy, brain fog, weight gain, or lack of motivation (or if you’ve wondered why so many doctors still hesitate to prescribe testosterone) this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible.

Resources from Shalin Shah:

At-home Testosterone Testing Kit: www.kyzatrex.com 

ReThink Testosterone: www.rethinktestosterone.com 

Instagram: @themetabolicceo

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


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Have you ever been told to test your thyroid levels a few hours after taking your medication? What if I told you that one small timing mistake could completely throw off your results—and lead to the wrong treatment plan?

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common (and costly) thyroid testing mistakes: drawing your labs at the wrong time. I explain why testing “at the peak” doesn’t make sense scientifically, how it can create false high readings, and what actually happens in your body when you take T3 or NDT medication. You’ll hear real examples from my own experiments and patients so you can finally understand what those lab numbers really mean—and when you should be testing for an accurate picture of your thyroid health.

If you’ve been told your labs look “fine” but you still feel tired, foggy, or stuck with symptoms, this episode will make it all click. I’ll teach you the timing strategy that can completely change how your medication is adjusted and how you feel every day. Don’t miss it!

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


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Have you ever been told to test your thyroid levels a few hours after taking your medication? What if I told you that one small timing mistake could completely throw off your results—and lead to the wrong treatment plan?

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most common (and costly) thyroid testing mistakes: drawing your labs at the wrong time. I explain why testing “at the peak” doesn’t make sense scientifically, how it can create false high readings, and what actually happens in your body when you take T3 or NDT medication. You’ll hear real examples from my own experiments and patients so you can finally understand what those lab numbers really mean—and when you should be testing for an accurate picture of your thyroid health.

If you’ve been told your labs look “fine” but you still feel tired, foggy, or stuck with symptoms, this episode will make it all click. I’ll teach you the timing strategy that can completely change how your medication is adjusted and how you feel every day. Don’t miss it!

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


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What’s the best thyroid medication to be on — NDT, T4, T3, or a combination? And how do you actually know what’s right for your body?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the nuanced art of thyroid optimization — from natural desiccated thyroid (like Armour or NP) to biosynthetic options such as Synthroid, Tirosint, and Cytomel. I explain why there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment, what to consider if you have Hashimoto’s, and how fillers, conversion issues, and reverse T3 can all impact how you feel. You’ll learn how to spot when your thyroid meds need tweaking, why “natural” doesn’t always mean better, and how to use your labs and symptoms together to guide your treatment.

If you’ve ever felt confused about which thyroid medication is best or frustrated that your current dose isn’t working, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and questions to bring to your next appointment — so you can finally get the right combination, in the right dose, for you.

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


More description

What’s the best thyroid medication to be on — NDT, T4, T3, or a combination? And how do you actually know what’s right for your body?

In this episode, I’m breaking down the nuanced art of thyroid optimization — from natural desiccated thyroid (like Armour or NP) to biosynthetic options such as Synthroid, Tirosint, and Cytomel. I explain why there’s no one-size-fits-all treatment, what to consider if you have Hashimoto’s, and how fillers, conversion issues, and reverse T3 can all impact how you feel. You’ll learn how to spot when your thyroid meds need tweaking, why “natural” doesn’t always mean better, and how to use your labs and symptoms together to guide your treatment.

If you’ve ever felt confused about which thyroid medication is best or frustrated that your current dose isn’t working, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and questions to bring to your next appointment — so you can finally get the right combination, in the right dose, for you.

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


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