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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

149. When and How to Take Thyroid Meds

There are so many questions about how to take your thyroid medication and when to take your thyroid medication. Don't make it too complicated on yourself! Listen, take notes and make the SIMPLE changes now to get better results with your labs. 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/ LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free disc...

Nov 12, 202116 minEp. 149

148. Medication vs. the "Natural" Route for Thyroid

Which way is the best route to take? Some of you want to stay au naturelle with your body and not use medication for hypothyroidism/Hashi and some of you are on meds that just aren't working...what to do, what to do??? Dr. Amie's Love Your Mirror Facebook Group: Join us... https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/ Podcast Link: Men's Health: Testosterone, Thyroid and Feeling Like a Man https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278842/7227739 Podcast Link: Low Testosterone = Weight Gain and Muscle Loss https://w...

Nov 09, 202136 minEp. 148

147. Hair Loss and Hypo with Julie Olson

Did you know that your gut plays a HUGE role in your Hashimoto’s and Hair Loss? Have you heard of “leaky hair”? It’s real and it’s hard to deal with as a woman! It’s embarrassing and shameful and as women we try to hide it with color and extensions. Let’s get to the root cause with specialist Julie Olson, CN, BCHN, CGP. Julie is known for restoring women’s hair and health by getting their bodies back into balance and resolving what’s wrong so they look and feel their very best. She’s transformed...

Nov 05, 202147 minEp. 147

146. Basic Thyroid Training

It’s so easy to forget the basics when you start talking about the complex issues around thyroid health. Without the basics you have no foundation to build your house on in order to get optimized. You can throw all the fancy testing and treatments at your thyroid but if you’re missing out on the basics you’ll never be free of hypo symptoms. Let’s implement some basic thyroid training. Reference to my podcast on: How To Get Your Significant Other To Understand Your Disease https://www.buzzsprout....

Nov 02, 202151 minEp. 146

145. The Double Whammy to Your Metabolism and Why You Can't Lose Weight

Wonder why you can’t lose weight? You are doing the right things. You are eating right, exercising right, keeping stress down. Nothing is working! You could have the devious duo, hypothyroidism/Hashimoto’s and insulin resistance.!!!! These two monsters, working together, can keep you from losing weight and actually cause you to gain weight. In this podcast we are going to look at the double whammy and discuss insulin resistance and how we can get you back on track. Download my free guide: Thyroi...

Oct 29, 20219 minEp. 145

144. Estrogen: The Good, the Bad and How It Relates to the Thyroid with Dr. Felice Gersh

My guest in this special episode is Dr. Felice Gersh. She received her medical degree from the USC School of Medicine, and studied Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Kaiser Hospital in Los Angeles. Dr. Gersh is a globally-recognized expert on women’s hormones, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm. She frequently collaborates with numerous research organizations and lectures internationally on women’s health topics. As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, she focuses on unde...

Oct 26, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 144

143. Let's Talk Sex Baby!

Okay…this is not for children. If your kids are around, chase them out before you listen. We are going to talk about sex. Seriously, you know I am not shy. We needed to bring this out in the open! Let’s get your mojo and your relationship with your partner back. Your thyroid is your master gland and everything is connected...yes even your libido. Remember I am not a psychiatrist or relationship counselor, but if you need to discuss how I CAN help you as a functional nutritionist and thyroid and ...

Oct 22, 202111 minEp. 143

142. Why Aren't I Losing Weight?

You’re trying everything to lose weight...so you think...but it’s not coming off and you’re on the struggle bus big time! Let’s review ALL the reasons why you’re stuck! Some you might not be thinking about. Lab and Symptom Checklist: https://amie-hornaman.mykajabi.com/pl/123092 Designs for Health Berberine (for insulin resistance) https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/products/berberine-synergy LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehorn...

Oct 19, 202149 minEp. 142

141. Overexercising, Keto, Intermittent Fasting and Your Thyroid with Dr. Lisa Olszewski

What to eat…When to eat…How long to fast…Listen up as I deep dive with Dr. Lisa Olszewski and get some answers to these questions. Dr. Lisa Olszewski is a Chiropractor, Naturopath and Keto Lifestyle Expert. Her mission is to help inspire people to become even healthier and live vibrant lives so they can be the role models for their families and communities. This is the reason she founded the American Institute of Healthy Living in 2017 to help make healthy living, simple. In this fast moving epi...

Oct 15, 202148 minEp. 141

140. Thyroid Q and A...Here's the Answers

Thyroid Q and A with Dr Amie! Answering YOUR questions live...the questions keep rolling in and we’ll be covering the most important questions that you as a patient struggle with. Links: Supplement company I trust and use myself and all my patients: Designs for Health https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/ Use: REVIEW10 for 10% off Vitamin D Evail: https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/products/d-evail-10k-1 Vitamin D Evail 10K softgels: https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/products/d-evail-10k-60-so...

Oct 12, 202152 minEp. 140

139. What Your Dr. Isn't Telling You With Hypothyroidism

There are so many things your doctor doesn't have time to tell you OR they actually aren't even informed about some key hypothyroidism points. Let me give you a few quick ideas of changes you can make right now to improve your thyroid health, including medication changes that could help your meds work more effectively. Designs For Health Digestive Enzymes: https://onenutrition.ehealthpro.com/products/digestzymes-60-vegetarian-capsules LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Boo...

Oct 08, 202133 minEp. 139

138. Mitochondrial Function and the Thyroid with Dr. Sam Shay

Did you know that mitochondrial function and thyroid function are related. Dr. Shay walked his own health journey from being chronically unwell from age 6-18, including severe fatigue, anxiety, digestive problems, chronic pain, severe insomnia, and poor nutrition. He dedicated his life to natural medicine to get himself and others well, which led him to functional medicine and functional testing. Dr. Shay is a creator of The 10 Pillar Method to properly assess the most important and most commonl...

Oct 05, 202159 minEp. 138

137. How To Ruin an Optimized Thyroid

For those of you that have optimized your thyroid and had been feeling great, but now you feel those hypo symptoms slipping back in...HOW COME? In this episode I share my top reasons why this can easily happen. Have you self-sabotaged yourself with your eating or have you given up on taking your supplements? I will discuss the most common reasons people that have been optimized are now complaining of hypo symptoms and weight gain once again. Podcast link: Stop Using the Term Functional https://w...

Oct 01, 202116 minEp. 137

136. Connecting Hypothyroidism and PCOS

Hypothyroidism and PCOS go hand in hand and have some shared symptoms. Let's break in down here. I will talk about the diagnosis, the symptoms and treatments of PCOS (as well as the WRONG treatments). Freebie mentioned: https://amie-hornaman.mykajabi.com/kitchenguide 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! CONNECT WITH ME ON...

Sep 28, 202132 minEp. 136

135. Another Amazing Conversation with Elle Russ

Can I just tell you how amazing Elle Russ is? This conversation circles around in many different directions...but ohhh so amazing. Elle and I talk about the power of manifestation for your health, being confident and living in a high vibration... and for my Type A wanna-get-shit-done individuals...have you ever thought of writing a book? Ever thought about putting your experiences and lessons in writing so YOUR story can help guide others? Elle will get you there in 8 weeks...yep 8 weeks. This i...

Sep 24, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 135

134. Stress and Hypothyroidism...Do You Need More Meds?

Stress and Hypothyroidism!! Chronic stress got you down? Or maybe you are not sure if your degree of stress is actually affecting your thyroid optimization? Learn how your body responds and how it affects your thyroid...and not in a good way. 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! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Like me on...

Sep 21, 202126 minEp. 134

133. Aging, Hair Loss and Bad Skin Stinks...Let's Reverse It

Aging, you can't stop it, but you can certainly do things to try and slow down the process and try to look and feel as good as you possibly can for as long as you can. I'm telling you, with hypothyroidism, the hair loss, dry skin, flat out sucks! Many of my patients main complaints are with their hair loss and skin issues. Of course these issues all tie back to a non-optimized thyroid and unbalanced hormones. In this episode I touch on the amazing research out there on a couple of peptides. One ...

Sep 17, 202119 minEp. 133

132. Keto for WOMEN and When Keto isn't working with Leanne Vogel

Leanne Vogel, the queen of keto, is my special guest in this ALL keto episode. Leanne found keto during her personal struggles with health and weight loss. It transformed her life ending her 8-year struggle with amenorrhea (missing period), hypothyroidism, adrenal dysfunction and ultra-low hormones. She immediately set out on a path to help others find the same success. CONNECT WITH LEANNE VOGEL: Website: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/ The Keto Diet Podcast: https://www.healthfulpursuit.com/p...

Sep 14, 202155 minEp. 132

131. Thyroid Conversations with Dr. Westin Childs

Like-minded thyroid experts will entertain you in this fully-loaded everything thyroid episode. Both Dr. Westin Childs and myself deep dive into several pertinent thyroid topics. Our discussion takes us from talk of our own journey to becoming a thyroid expert, to weight loss, weight gain, reverse T3, lab testing, thoughts on optimal lab values, supplements, cortisol, low TSH, TSH suppression, iodine and thoughts on why conventional docs miss the target in treatment of the thyroid. Something to ...

Sep 10, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 131

130. Keto, Fasting and The Thyroid with Ben Azadi

In today's episode, it's everything Keto and intermittent fasting with my special guest Ben Azadi. Ben tells of his own personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and th...

Sep 07, 202146 minEp. 130

128. Thyroid Q & A

One of my favorites! Love interacting and answering all your pending questions. This FAQ or Frequently Asked Questions episode are questions from patients or followers. Jump in and hear others questions all about thyroid and hormones and maybe they might just be your questions too! My GI Map Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278842/8278397 Link to Join...The Total Thyroid and Hormone Transformation Group Program: https://totaltransformation.thinkific.com/enroll/1463200?price_id=1781893 LET'S ...

Aug 31, 202148 minEp. 128

127. Are You a Victim of a T3-ectomy?

Are you a victim of a T3-ectomy? You might be and you don't even know it! Was a crime committed against you? Listen to this episode to find out. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK! Book a free thyroid assessment call using the link below. https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call You are worth the effort it will take and I will get you there. Trust the process! My Website: www.dramiehornaman.com Connect with me on social media: Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Follow...

Aug 27, 20218 minEp. 127

126. Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Health, Change Your Life...with Kerry Tepedino

Ladies, this podcast interview can be the beginning of some life changing events for you! All it takes is your willingness to say YES! In this episode, I interview Kerry Tepedino who is a global leader in women’s personal development focusing on mindset mastery, emotional intelligence, and self-love. She supports women in challenging their self-defeating behaviors and overcoming past traumas and fears to create a life of true happiness rooted in self-love. Kerry's upcoming event is called The Be...

Aug 24, 202151 minEp. 126

125. Hashimoto's and Hypothyroidism 411

Still learning in your journey of optimizing your thyroid? This episode then is a must for you or just great reminders for others that have been optimized. So many tips and topics I will cover about Hashi that you should be aware of in order to optimize yourself or just maintain the point of optimization you have achieved. Freebie Download just for YOU! Supplement Cheat Sheet: https://amie-hornaman.mykajabi.com/pl/177202 LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free disco...

Aug 20, 202137 minEp. 125

124. Low Testosterone and Men, The Gut and ALL Your Symptoms with Catherine Buck

This episode is LOADED with a wealth of information on 2 very pertinent topics. My special guest, Catherine Buck, a nurse practitioner whose background resides in aesthetic and family medicine will share with us what all guys should know about their health and how it relates to their testosterone levels. What are proper levels for a man? Could the symptoms a guy is experiencing be related to his testosterone level? Guys...this is huge for your well-being! Ladies, take note...low testosterone may...

Aug 13, 202143 minEp. 124

123. How To ACTUALLY Eat Right With Hashimoto's / Hypothyroidism

Tired of diets, diet advice and epic fails? I know you’re confused with everyone and their brother telling you how you SHOULD eat. Guess what...they’re wrong. That’s why you keep giving up and that’s why you have “screw it syndrome”. We need to get you eating the RIGHT way once and for all. Enough already... Link for Keto 4 the Week: https://amie-hornaman.mykajabi.com/Keto-4-The-Week LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: https://dramiehornaman.com/...

Aug 10, 202133 minEp. 123

122. Weight Isn't a Math Problem with Dr. Kyrin Dunston

I just love this episode. Welcome to my special guest Dr. Kyrin Dunston, a board certified OB/GYN with special training in anti-aging, metabolic and functional medicine. Dr. Kyrin's focus is on woman 40-60 years of age with weight and energy problems....can anyone relate here?? This focus helps women in mid life understand that weight and energy issues are not a math problem related to calories in, calories out, but a communication problem related to hormonal imbalance. It's NOT about calories a...

Aug 06, 202150 minEp. 122

121. The Liver, Thyroid Axis, Parasites and Gallstones with Sinclair Kennally

Join my guest, Sinclair Kennally, certified toxicity specialist, detox expert on digestive disorders and CEO of Detox RejuveNation as we dive into the liver/thyroid axis, parasites congestion and how it relates to gut health and the liver thyroid axis. Toxins...understand how the body is inundated with various types of toxins and why the thyroid gland is particularly sensitive to these toxins. Also, examples to what you can do to limit your exposure to toxins are true golden nuggets of informati...

Aug 03, 202152 minEp. 121

120. Acne, Aging, and Dry Skin with Hypothyroidism

Dry skin, wrinkles, aging and acne all come a long side of having Hashimoto's / hypothyroidism and hormone imbalances. So, what is the solution to this dilemma? In this episode I will dive deep into the studies and results behind 2 amazing products for skin and anti-aging by Aseir Custom with Jay Campbell. The Copper peptide GHK-CU in Sky Blue Cream and Royal Blue Serum have had just absolutely phenomenal results. Such great reviews and testimonials that I decided to try these products myself. L...

Jul 30, 202135 minEp. 120

119. Thyroid and Hormone Q and A

Oh I do love the question and answer episodes!! Here are some great questions about thyroid and hormones that my listeners and patients have asked from the past few weeks. Remember, if someone else with thyroid disease has a question, it most likely has been or will be your question in the future. And always remember, I am here for YOU!! Reach out in the link below to get in touch for that free thyroid assessment call. Let's Do This!! Links from this episode: Whole Body Collagen - Designs for He...

Jul 27, 202152 minEp. 119
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