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

Ladies, biohacking is out. Biosyncing is in. In this conversation, Angela Foster and I explore what it really means to optimize your body after 40 by working with your biology instead of constantly trying to hack, restrict, or push it harder. We talk about the invisible mental and physical load women carry through perimenopause and menopause, and how stress, changing hormones, metabolism, sleep, and recovery can all intersect. We also get into the practical side of biosyncing, from protein and carbohydrates to bloating, HRV, exercise, and the wellness trends that may be getting more attention than they deserve. Rather than adding another complicated list of things to optimize, Angela shares how to understand what your body is asking for and focus on the changes that can create the biggest impact. What you’ll learn: Why the “invisible load” can have such a significant impact on how women feel in midlife What changes during perimenopause that can make old weight-loss strategies less effective How to find your personal “domino” instead of trying to change everything at once The different factors that can contribute to midlife belly bloating and distension Why under-fueling and excessive restriction can work against energy, recovery, and metabolism How HRV can help you understand your capacity for stress and exercise Why Angela prefers “bio syncing” over constantly trying to hack your biology Which simple, free tools may be more valuable than another wellness gadget Tune in for this conversation about working with your body, not constantly fighting it. Resources: Connect with Angela: https://angelafosterperformance.com/ Find Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/ Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), 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. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) 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/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

Iodine is essential to thyroid function, but the form and quality of the supplement you choose can matter just as much as the iodine itself. In this episode, I break down four common options you may find on the shelf: kelp, Lugol’s, Iodoral, and nascent iodine. I explain the concerns I have with inconsistent dosing, potential heavy metal contamination, fillers, and the difficulty of starting with a low enough dose, as well as why I believe consumers should look beyond labels like “natural” or “organic” and ask for testing of the finished product. I also address one of the biggest questions surrounding iodine: what about Hashimoto’s? I explain why I chose nascent iodine for Iodine Fixxr and what I was looking for when comparing different forms, including adjustability and a simple ingredient list. By the end, I give you a practical checklist for evaluating an iodine supplement, from its source and chemical form to finished-product testing and dosing flexibility. What you’ll learn: Why the source of an iodine supplement can raise questions beyond simply how much iodine it contains What makes kelp-based iodine different from purified iodine options Why a Certificate of Analysis should be for the finished product, not just the raw ingredient The dosing challenge with Lugol’s and Iodoral, especially when starting low What distinguishes monoatomic nascent iodine from diatomic iodine Why iodine discussions involving Hashimoto’s require more nuance than a simple “avoid iodine” rule How selenium, gradual dosing, and thyroid monitoring fit into the conversation The questions to ask before choosing an iodine supplement for yourself Resources: Purchase Iodine Fixxr: https://betterlifedoctor.com/products/iodine-fixxr Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), 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. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) 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/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

What do we really know about glyphosate, one of the most widely used chemicals in our environment, and what happens when it gets into the body? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research scientist at MIT, to talk about glyphosate and its potential impact on our health. We discuss what glyphosate may be doing to the gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, inflammation, thyroid function, and the body’s ability to process nutrients. We also explore the connections Dr. Seneff sees between glyphosate exposure and conditions including celiac disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more. Then we shift to the practical side: How are we exposed, and what can we actually do about it? Dr. Seneff shares her perspective on fermented foods, probiotics, sulfur, organic foods, sunlight, sauna, and deuterium-depleted water, along with the science behind why she believes these things matter. What you’ll learn: How glyphosate may affect the gut microbiome The connection between glyphosate and leaky gut Why sulfur may be so important to our health How glyphosate exposure happens even when you don't use Roundup What glyphosate may have to do with thyroid health Dr. Seneff’s approach to reducing exposure Why fermented foods and probiotics matter What deuterium has to do with all of this If you’re interested in understanding the environmental factors that may be affecting our health, I highly recommend hitting play on this episode. Resources: Grab Dr. Seneff’s Book: Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment: https://a.co/d/0bl0UQ3B Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s Substack: https://stephanieseneff.substack.com (https://stephanieseneff.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web) Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), 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. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) 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/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

What if the biggest problem with your health isn’t a lack of medication, but a lack of answers? In this episode, I’m joined by compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham for a candid conversation about medications, hormones, weight loss, and the healthcare system. We talk about GLP-1s, thyroid treatment, natural desiccated thyroid, and why Shawn believes the basics of sleep, diet, and exercise matter more than any “magic” drug. We also talk about supplements, lab testing, statins, cholesterol, and what Shawn has learned from running a pharmacy outside the traditional insurance model. It’s a conversation about asking better questions, understanding your options, and becoming more informed about your own healthcare. What you’ll learn: Why Shawn puts sleep, diet, and exercise first His concerns about GLP-1 medications What you should know about T4 vs. T3 Why thyroid treatment may need to be personalized Where supplements and testing can go too far What pharmacists see that doctors may not Shawn’s biggest healthcare myth If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a “normal” lab result, questioned whether your medication is actually addressing the root of the problem, or wondered if there’s a better way to approach your health, you’ll want to tune into this episode. Resources: Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy: mlrx.com Connect with Shawn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthSolutionsPodcast Connect with Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), 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. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) 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/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

What happens to estrogen after your body has used it, and why does proper metabolism and elimination matter? In this bonus episode, I sit down with David Roberts and molecular biologist Dr. John Gildea to discuss estrogen metabolism, sulforaphane, inflammation, detoxification pathways, and the research connecting these processes to cancer and overall health. We also talk about environmental estrogens, endocrine disruptors, microplastics, and what we can realistically do to support the body's natural detoxification systems. Along the way, David shares what led him to study sulforaphane after his wife's cancer diagnosis and what their research has found about its potential effects on cancer cells. What you’ll learn: How your body metabolizes and eliminates estrogen Why Nrf2 and NF-kappa B matter What sulforaphane may do in the body The connection between inflammation and detoxification What we know about sulforaphane and cancer research How microplastics and xenoestrogens affect the conversation Why lifestyle still matters alongside supplements For the next week, Thyroid Fixer loyal listeners can get an exclusive 25% off all Mara Labs products when you go to www.mara-labs.com/DRAMIE and use code DRAMIE at checkout. After one week, the code will return to the standard 15% off. Resources: Grab Mara Labs Products: www.mara-labs.com/DRAMIE Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), 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. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) 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/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/) Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman) Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)