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The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Dr. Amie Hornaman
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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- 2 days ago30 min
670. Biohacking Without the Bullshit: The Tools That Improve Sleep, Strength, Recovery & Longevity
What if the best biohacks are actually the simplest ones? In this episode, I’m breaking down the tools I genuinely believe are worth considering, from sleep, strength training, and pain management to cleaner air and water, red light therapy, sauna, and frequency-based technologies. I also talk about where more advanced options like stem cells, exosomes, and PRP fit in, and the question I use to evaluate any biohacking tool: Does it actually help my body function better, or does it just give me more to track? What you’ll learn: Why sleep is the foundation of biohacking Which simple environmental changes can make a difference What makes red light therapy worth considering Why pain relief and mobility deserve more attention Where sauna and frequency technologies fit What I think about regenerative therapies Why strength training may be the ultimate biohack How to know when a biohack is actually worth it If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless options, gadgets, and advice in the biohacking world, this episode will help you sort through what’s actually worth your time and attention. Resources: Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just 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/)
- 5 days ago1h 5m
669. The Biohacking Bullshit That Has Gone Too Far
What happens when biohacking stops being about improving your health and starts costing you money, creating more stress, and taking you away from your actual life? In this episode, I’m calling out the biohacking bullshit that has gone too far, from endless supplements and peptides to CGMs, cold plunges, expensive devices, whole-body MRIs, biological-age testing, and the pressure to constantly optimize another metric. Just because something is expensive, high-tech, or backed by some scientific mechanism doesn’t mean it is actually solving your problem. I’m not anti-biohacking. I use some of these tools myself. The issue is what happens when we start using the 5% to avoid the 95% that actually matters: sleep, nutrition, movement, muscle, stress, relationships, and addressing underlying physiology. I break down the five questions I want you to ask before spending another dollar on a biohacking intervention and why the ultimate measure of health may have less to do with your readiness score or biological age and more to do with whether you have the energy and freedom to enjoy your life. What you’ll learn: The hidden costs of taking biohacking too far How fear can drive unnecessary health spending When health tracking starts creating more stress than value What to consider before spending thousands on peptides, devices, or testing Why more data doesn't automatically mean better health How optimization can start interfering with food, family, and everyday life Why the basics still matter more than the latest biohacking trend The five questions to ask before trying your next biohack If you’ve been caught up in the pressure to constantly optimize your health, this conversation will give you a different way to think about what is actually worth your time, money, and attention. Resources: Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just 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/)
- 1 weeks ago26 min
668. We Put T2 to the Test: The Research, Our Results, and the New Thyroid Fixxr
What does the research actually tell us about T2, the often-overlooked thyroid hormone? In this episode, I break down the science behind T2, from animal research on metabolism and fat browning to the limited human studies available, including a 2011 study that found changes in resting metabolic rate and body weight. I also share the results of our own 14-week trial involving 14 women with different thyroid and hormonal profiles. We look at what happened, what surprised me most, how the findings influenced our dosing approach, and where more research is still needed. What you’ll learn: Why researchers are interested in T2 and metabolism What animal studies have shown about T2 and fat browning What the limited human research tells us What happened in our 14-woman trial Why thyroid function made some of the results particularly interesting What the findings changed about our dosing approach What we still need to learn about T2 There’s a lot to be curious about when it comes to T2, but the research matters. Tune in as I walk through what we know, what we’ve seen firsthand, and what still needs to be studied. Resources: Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just 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/)
- 1 weeks ago44 min
667. Why Perimenopause Exposes Everything Your Body Can No Longer Carry
Perimenopause can change everything from your energy and sleep to your metabolism, hormones, and libido, but the answer isn’t always another supplement or protocol. In this episode, I’m joined by Bria Gadd, the Period Whisperer, to talk about what’s happening in the body during this transition and why so many women feel like their old strategies suddenly stop working. We talk about Bria’s “health debt” concept, building the right foundation before adding hormones or peptides, the role of progesterone, nutrition, fasting, strength training, and how to know when it’s time to look deeper. It’s a practical conversation about working with your body instead of constantly trying to push through it. What you’ll learn: Why your old strategies may suddenly stop working The connection between perimenopause and “health debt” What to prioritize before hormones or peptides Where progesterone fits into the conversation Why more exercise isn’t always the answer How nutrition needs can shift in midlife When testing can help you stop guessing If you’re in the middle of perimenopause and wondering why your body suddenly seems to be responding differently, this conversation will help you think about what to address first — and what may not be worth adding yet. Resources: Connect with Bria: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ Follow Bria on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ 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/)
- 2 weeks ago52 min
666. Ladies! Biohacking is Dead, Biosyncing is IN. How to Optimize Your Body After 40 with Angela Foster
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/)
- 2 weeks ago34 min
665. QUICK FIXES: Stop Ingesting Heavy Metals With Your Iodine
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/)
- 3 weeks ago49 min
664. The ONE Toxin Destroying Your Brain, Thyroid and Gut and That's Directly Causing Cancer - Glyph
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/)
- 3 weeks ago53 min
663. Medication Truths: What Your Pharmacist Sees That Your Doctor Doesn't
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/)
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About The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It
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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