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The Thyroid Fixer

Dr. Amie Hornamandramie.com
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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Episodes

88. Sweating in Sync with your Cycle with Jenni Hulburt

My guest, Jenni Hulburt, explains in this episode how nature's seasons and cycles can be a model for how we can live and work with our bodies in terms of movement and fitness. Identifying and reframing your fitness goals according to what your goals include....do you work out for fitness, or do you work out for health? Are you struggling with motivation or are you the Type A personality when it comes to your fitness routine? Jenni will correlate the different phases of our menstrual cycle and ho...

Apr 13, 202159 minEp. 88

87. Random Thyroid Tips, Thoughts and Mindsets

Are you getting the full picture when it comes to you thyroid labs? Confused about why t4 only doesn't work and why your doc says your TSH is normal but your symptoms haven't subsided? Let's talk. There are answers and you are not alone. What is your mindset in dealing with Hashi? Are you feeling life is not fair and this is happening to YOU? Or is this happening for YOU? Designs for Health: Berberine https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/products/berberine-synergy If this is your first-time order...

Apr 09, 202138 minEp. 87

86. My Labs - A Sneak Peek Into My Body and a Chance to See I'm Just as Messed Up as You Are

Perfection ONLY exists from a distance. I use this saying when trying to get patients to understand that I do NOT eat well 100% of the time. And now I want to show you that the people you follow, like and binge listen to are not perfect. We deal with all the same health BS that you do and maybe MORE! That's what makes us good at what we do...and able to think outside the box. So if you are just as messed up as I am and want to be fixed....schedule a call. I would LOVE to help!! LET'S GET YOUR LI...

Apr 06, 202126 minEp. 86

85. Exercise, Food, and Your Thyroid

Get off that cardio machine and pick up some weights. Listen here for what's wrong with cardio and why lifting weights is the answer. Also, for Hashimoto's, you have to take out the gluten and you must take out the grains. These are inflammatory and are going to cause an autoimmune attack . Return to a simplistic way of eating and learn how easy this can be. It doesn't have to be difficult. Clearlight Infrared Saunas https://pl127.isrefer.com/go/hwhhome/amiehornaman LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Co...

Apr 02, 202136 minEp. 85

84. Thyroid, Gut, Infections and Labs with Dr. Kylie Burton and Dr. Amie Hornaman

This episode features Dr. Kylie Burton and myself conversing about lots of great info on infections, thyroid, gut health, and lab work. Dr. Kylie is a functional medicine specialist who turns normal labs into answers, healing and hope. Together we discuss the importance of understanding just what blood test results actually mean and why the diagnosis is not the answer to health problems. Dr. Burton also shares her philosophy on the relationship between internal stress, inflammation, gut health, ...

Mar 30, 20211 hr 24 minEp. 84

83. What Can Thyroid Patients Do About Low Libido?

All about LIBIDO! This is an episode where Ginny Mahar and Danna Bowman from Thyroid Refresh TV interview me on the topic of Hashimoto's and the effect on libido. I will discuss.... - The ultimate importance of optimal testosterone levels for women - The link between the thyroid and libido issues.⁠ - What are realistic expectations around libido as we age?⁠ - How do we begin to discern whether our low libido is due to thyroid, other hormones, or aging?⁠ - What lifestyle changes can we make to op...

Mar 26, 202145 minEp. 83

82. NO EXCUSES - Just Hope and Happiness. Also a Study on Virus Exposure and Hypothyroidism

You need to hear this story! A true story of hope and resiliency. After listening, perhaps the next time you try and find an excuse for not doing something to improve your health you will stop in your tracks and rethink. This woman has been through hell and back and has still achieved nothing but success in her thyroid journey. Covid and Hypothyroidism study links: https://amie-hornaman.mykajabi.com/virus Always remember I am here to support you and give you hope. Please reach out to me by click...

Mar 23, 202142 minEp. 82

81. Taking Back Control By Being Your Own Advocate

Jeff Bilentnikoff, the host of the podcast Women Really Mean Business presented by Athena International interviews me in this episode. This podcast features stories about women who are impacting business one guest at a time. The Main Point Of This Episode… Amie Hornaman is the perfect example of what being a fierce advocate looks like. You must not only stand up for what you are passionate about, but for yourself! Listen here to find out her story! Women Really Mean Business Podcast: https://wom...

Mar 19, 202122 minEp. 81

80. 8 Daily Rituals of Thyroid-Healthy Living with Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar

If you’re a thyroid patient in search of ways to feel optimal, you’ve probably heard a LOT of recommendations. Eat this, not that! Avoid fluoride! Drink bone broth! Take this supplement, avoid that supplement! Exercise but not too much! Ask for these 6 tests! Meditate! Manifest! And avoid broccoli! Wait! Never mind, eat the broccoli! (Just steam it first.) In other words, change your whole life, but whatever you do, DON’T stress about it because that’s bad for you. The overwhelm is real, friends...

Mar 16, 202159 minEp. 80

79. Karen Martel: Optimizing Your Thyroid with Dr. Amie Hornaman

In this episode, I am interviewed on Karen Martel's podcast, The Other Side of Weight Loss. Karen and I have made a connection and we are soul sisters! Enjoy as a great wealth of information about thyroid optimization is shared. If you have not already subscribed to Karen's podcast, which I highly recommend, you can find it in the links below. The Other Side of Weight Loss with Karen Martel: https://karenmartel.com/category/ontrack-podcast/ Karen Martel's website: https://karenmartel.com/ LET'S ...

Mar 12, 202141 minEp. 79

77. Quick Overview of All Thyroid Meds

In this episode we are looking at thyroid meds…ALL of them. Have you ever wondered....which is better synthetic or natural hormone replacement? I will discuss BOTH in depth and give you the low down on the ins and outs of each med that is available. As you go through this process of healing, being your own self advocate is necessary. No two individuals with thyroid disease are alike. Being a part of the discussion in your journey and understanding what is available to you, will make the process ...

Mar 05, 202119 minEp. 77

76. Thyroid Q & A-Your Most Pressing Questions as Well as How to Overcome a Week of Indulgence

Answering COMMON thyroid, hormone and weight loss questions as well as tips on how to overcome a week of OVER indulgence from yours truly. Listen up because these common questions may be the same questions you have. And then, let's just talk about what your body does when you go off your diet plan just a little bit. Your struggle is real!! You can always reach out to me to talk about the struggles you are facing. Use the book a discovery call link below to get started. I can definitely help you ...

Mar 02, 202144 minEp. 76

75. How to NOT Completely Destroy Your Metabolism

You can’t lose weight! Are you at a loss? You’ve cut calories, you’re exercising excessively every day, and you’ve even tried some diet pills. Maybe you are in metabolic chaos! Yes, these behaviors can cause your metabolism to go haywire. In this podcast, we are going to look at all the things you can do to mess with your metabolism and how you can avoid it. After you listen to this episode, and if you feel you are in metabolic chaos and want to get your life back, click the link below to listen...

Feb 26, 202121 minEp. 75

74. Stop the Overeating Cycle with Jared Levenson

In today's episode, I share an interview with Jared Levenson about overeating, binge eating and mindfulness around food. Jared is a former binge eating wrestler, lay ordained zen monk, certified intuitive eating counselor, and a CBT journaling advocate. Jared helps hardworking folks write their way to eating enlightenment and food freedom. Find him online anywhere at Eating Enlightenment. Jared's website: https://www.eatingenlightenment.com/ Podcast: Eating Enlightenment LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...

Feb 23, 202151 minEp. 74

73. Low Testosterone = Weight Gain and Muscle Loss

Please listen as I deep dive into the importance of testosterone with our guys, but also how it is so important but commonly overlooked in women as well. I will touch on how this important sex hormone is tied with Hashimoto's, weight gain, muscle loss, libido, and the interaction with all your other hormones. This hormone is arguably one of the most important sex hormones for enjoyment of life, appearance, aging and heart health. When attempting to optimize any of your hormones, it is best to al...

Feb 19, 202138 minEp. 73

72. Controversial Topics: Health Benefits of Cannabis for Women - Meet the Blissiva Line

Join me as I interview two remarkable health-minded entrepreneur women, who have seen their own business boom--while helping other women cope with their own physical and mental health issues at the same time. Gina Dubbé is a serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a proven track record of growing successful businesses in emerging industries. Currently, she serves as the managing director and co-founder of Greenhouse Wellness, an award-winning dispensary in Maryland. Dr. Leslie Apgar is a...

Feb 16, 202143 minEp. 72

71. Simple Solutions for Weight Loss: Overlooking Sleep as a Main Factor

Did you know that ONE night of poor sleep can make you insulin resistant and cause you to crave sugar and carbs? When it comes to weight loss, we immediately think about what we eat and how much we exercise. Sometimes we glaze over the simple things that we're not doing that may have a big impact on our ability to lose weight. Sleep quality and length play a HUGE role in our metabolic function and our ability to burn fat. I will dive deep into the active role sleep plays with our ability to lose...

Feb 12, 202141 minEp. 71

70. Karen Martel Interview: Hormonal Weight Loss Resistance, Bioidentical Hormone Therapy and Best Diets for Hypothyroidism

Please join me in this podcast where I host my special guest Karen Martel. Karen is a certified transformational nutrition coach and women's hormone and weight loss expert. Founder of the revolutionary program On Track a Women's Hormone Balancing and Weight Loss Program. She is also host of the top rated women's health podcast, The Other Side of Weight Loss. After struggling with her own health issues, Karen was determined to bring her knowledge to others with a bold new approach to women's heal...

Feb 09, 202154 minEp. 70

69. Why Isn't My Dr. Listening to Me?

Why isn’t your doctor listening…including Dr. Google? Are you wandering around in a dark room trying to find the answers that you are beginning to feel do not exist? You just want to find that doctor or practitioner that listens to you and just "gets it". They are out there! The practitioners who "get it" will treat you as an individual. They will order the correct labs, help you with your own personal needs for supplementation, and get the right medication just for you to get you to feel optimi...

Feb 05, 202118 minEp. 69

68. The Importance of T3: From Testing to Treatment

Many of you are still suffering with symptoms of hypothyroidism and MANY of you are being told you are "normal" but you may not be OPTIMAL. The active thyroid hormone is T3, without it your cells starve and you're left in a hypo state. So many different dosing combinations of T3 are available today, so keep in mind the importance of finding a knowledgable practitioner who understands and specializes in the thyroid. T3 is available and will help many of you in the optimization process. Don't wast...

Feb 02, 202135 minEp. 68

67. Estrogen The Good, The Bad, The Dominant

In this podcast, I will dive into everything estrogen - men, women, younger, older, too much estrogen, not enough estrogen. I will give you details of products that can help all scenarios when it comes to estrogen levels. As always, it is best to work with a knowledgeable practitioner when addressing estrogen levels. I am here to help and all you have to do is click the link below to book a discovery call. Designs for Health: Liver Detox https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/products/amino-d-tox-1...

Jan 29, 202127 minEp. 67

66. Ask Amie...Your Thyroid and Health Questions Answered

Everyone has questions and I wanted to gather several of these questions and answer them in The Thyroid Fix Podcast. Believe me your question IS someone else's burning question and vice versa. The thyroid, hormone, weight struggle is HARD and I want you to know you're not alone. If you still have questions after our Q&A or want to find out how we can work together to get your life back with the right medication, treatment, supplements and nutrition please use the link below to book a call so...

Jan 27, 202141 minEp. 66

65. What's My Worth?

What’s your worth? Have you asked yourself this question? When you are sick or do not feel right, what are you willing to do to get better, feel better, get fixed? Please step back and take a look at how much your health means to you. Put a price tag on it! I am here for you (really) and will do whatever it takes to fix you. Are you worth it? Yes, you are! Are you ready and willing? If you are ready, please use the link below to schedule a discovery call so I can help you get on the right track....

Jan 25, 202114 minEp. 65

64. Hypothyroidism Mistake #1

Hear an answer that just came in from a new patient when she went to her current PCP and asked about testing and a change of medication. Have you heard anything like this from your doctor? If so, please consider seeing another practitioner. I am here to help you get fixed. Just click the link below to connect with me through a discovery call. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the effort...

Jan 22, 202111 minEp. 64

63. Is Chemical Exposure Killing Your Thyroid?

Chemicals and heavy metals...we are surrounded by them. They are in so many everyday items that we use that we forget about how dangerous they are to our health. In this podcast we look at these chemicals and heavy metals and how they affect thyroid health. We will also look at what we can do to avoid them. If you would like to reach out to me and let me help you get started getting your thyroid health under control, please click the link below to book a discovery call. I can't wait to help you ...

Jan 20, 202113 minEp. 63

62. Moving From the 80's to the 2020's With Your Diet

Remember the 80’s? Oh, so fondly…Madonna, lime green sweaters, Richard Simmons, and low-fat diets…those were the days. Well, it’s time to move on…the low fat diets only made us fatter. So what happened? Sometime in the seventies, the powers that be decided that low-fat was healthy, but we found out that it really caused more and more people to become obese and end up with other health problems. So in this podcast, we will look at the most researched way of eating next to the Mediterranean diet…l...

Jan 18, 202110 minEp. 62

61. Why T4 Only Doesn't Work

I am always hearing from patients that their doctors are prescribing T4 only to fix their thyroid issues, whether or not you have your thyroid, have had a partial thyroidectomy, or a total thyroidectomy, T4 only is not the solution. In this podcast, we will look at the reason why taking T4 only is not the answer to thyroid issues, why, and what you need to know to get your life back and your thyroid hormone replacement correct. Please share this podcast with others that need this information. Wh...

Jan 15, 202112 minEp. 61

60. My Thyroid Labs, Iodine, and Testosterone

Want to see my labs? Many of you know I’m on T3 only (as some of you may be as well) so let’s discuss what labs will look like when on t3 and what to expect to see in YOUR labs. Also what happens when your iodine goes low? And what’s the importance of testosterone for men and women. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the effort it will take and I will get you there. Trust the process! Sh...

Jan 13, 202135 minEp. 60

59. Men's Health: Testosterone, Thyroid, and Feeling Like a Man

Did you know that testosterone levels are VITAL to overall health and will determine whether you feel like a fat slug with no energy or libido or feel like the man that you are meant to be full of piss and vinegar! Don't you want to feel good, look good and perform better? Then this is for you... Lab and Symptom Checklist with Optimal Values: https://amie-hornaman.mykajabi.com/pl/123092 LibidoStim-M: https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/products/libidostim-m-60-capsules LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK.....

Jan 11, 202123 minEp. 59

58. How Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Works

What does TSH really measure? What does it mean when my TSH lab value is increasing? Does your doctor says your TSH is normal, but you don't feel normal? Listen to this episode all about TSH to find out why it is not a thyroid hormone and what it really means in the realm of hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the effort it will take and I will get you there. T...

Jan 08, 202111 minEp. 58
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