You can't hide it from us...we can see this in your labs...you've been starving yourself with 1,000-1,200 or less calories per day. You've been worried about that stubborn weight gain so from the misinformation you've heard, you feel you must drop your caloric intake to get a handle on the frustration of putting the pounds on. Let me in this episode break it down what you are actually doing to your body. Bottom line...if you starve yourself, your body will hold onto fat for dear life! It will dr...
Feb 25, 2022•28 min•Ep. 179
My OH My what a week! Here's me trying to teach you about reverse T3 and I got ganged up by endocrinologist trolls on Facebook. It's pretty fun to check out if you want to pop over to the post. The post was a simple Q & A about what does high reverse T3 really means. It's a super important test to get when you're getting your labs done especially if you are on a T4 only medication. Getting this test and others IS necessary when getting a FULL thyroid panel. Here I break it down to explain th...
Feb 22, 2022•48 min•Ep. 178
OMG...This guy gets me...Type A Driven individuals! My special guest, Dr. Doug Brackmann is one of the leading psychologists to some of the most successful and Driven entrepreneurs, pro athletes, executives, and other top performers. In working with these top performers, he has also created a Driven Assessment and Driven Shooting Meditation (it’s as crazy as it sounds). By combining the components of meditation, long-range shooting, and therapy, Dr. Doug helps those with Driven characteristics (...
Feb 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 177
Gaining weight, tired all the time, hair loss that won’t stop…but your doctor tells you that you’re “normal” and everything is fine or you’re “just getting older”. So you still don’t have an answer and you think you’re crazy. But you’re NOT! That’s called medical gaslighting and it’s not right. It’s time to get answers and have direction to get well. Let’s go over what YOU can do to get the answer you need to finally feel like your badass self again! Thyroid Labs and Optimal Ranges Download: htt...
Feb 15, 2022•43 min•Ep. 176
What a thrill in this episode as I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Anthony Jay! Dr. Jay is a health optimizer who was worked with NFL, MLB, and MMA athletes and the U.S. Special Forces. He is president of AJ Consulting Company, which analyzes 23andme DNA data to personalize people’s health approaches, and he is the author of the bestselling book, Estrogeneration. Dr. Jay has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the Boston University School of Medicine and has been a research scientist at the Mayo C...
Feb 11, 2022•53 min•Ep. 175
Trouble losing weight and feel like you have hit a plateau? Join me with my special guest, Dr. Anna Cabeca where she will reveal the five strategies you can use to bust through this plateau. This is especially important for those who are experiencing weight loss resistance. Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG, is triple-board certified and a fellow of gynecology and obstetrics, integrative medicine, and anti-aging and regenerative medicine. She has special certifications in functional medicine, se...
Feb 08, 2022•45 min•Ep. 174
A real case study where I will go over labs values of a young woman who is suffering with symptoms but has been told by multiple doctors that her lab values are "normal". Here I will break it down and reveal what is right in front of me in black and white and literally jumping off the page and yet wasn't addressed by many doctors. Listen and learn as I unveil the root cause to her ongoing symptoms and tie in all other contributing factors that relate to her diagnosis! Designs for Health - qualit...
Feb 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 173
Fast and efficient Q & A on timing of thyroid labs, optimal T3 levels, body temperature and T3 medication, why we can't go by TSH alone, causes of high reverse T3, review of my labs and more... Dr. Westin Childs and Dr. Amie Hornaman Q & A episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278842/9884033 Causes High Reverse T3 episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278842/6096475 Hypothyroid: PCOS Case Study episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278842/10009316 LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr....
Feb 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 172
In this episode I'm going to share my knowledge and stack the numerous benefits of hunting and eating venison for my thyroid patients. Let me tell you why protein from deer meat can surpass the quality of protein you may be eating from other sources. I will break this down and give you the specifics of how hunting and being in nature can lower cortisol, and why you are most certainly guaranteed meat that is organic and natural. Episode on Intermittent Fasting: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278842/...
Jan 28, 2022•30 min•Ep. 171
You're trying to exercise your way to weight loss but you're entering menopause (or you're IN menopause) and you're not seeing results. Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to exercise after 50? Did you know there is a right way and wrong way to exercise with a thyroid condition? Join me and my AMAZING guest Debra Atkinson, Wellness Coach, Hormone Balancing Fitness Expert, and Flipping 50 founder, as we discuss exactly what you should be doing to finally get results. Debra link...
Jan 25, 2022•49 min•Ep. 170
Ever wonder how did I get in this position, and where is my answer? How about I break it down into the 7 stages. I can bet you will be able to relate to all of these stages because they are REAL! Where are you at in this hypo journey and what can you expect down the road? 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 ...
Jan 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 169
Spinning off last weeks topic of Estrogen: Friend or B*tch...this week we're talking with Pam Sherman, wellness specialist and kick-ass motivator of women, to dispel the menopause myth of midsection weight gain! Just because estrogen drops and your thyroid goes wonky at menopause does NOT mean you have to throw in the towel and succumb to the "menopause middle". Pam is offering all listeners a free month to her Perfect Balance Tribe. Use code: FREEMONTH at www.theperfectbalance.guru Find Pam on ...
Jan 18, 2022•58 min•Ep. 168
Always a pleasure to sit down and talk thyroid with Dr. Westin Childs. We agree on so many aspects of treating thyroid conditions! In this episode we dive into all the questions YOU gave us from our last podcast episode we did together. Here we will answer questions about T3 and T4 medications, TSH suppression, dosing and medication variations, why the quality of your food matters for thyroid health plus the use of berberine for insulin resistance. LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Ami...
Jan 14, 2022•53 min•Ep. 167
Too much or too little…estrogen is a B*TCH…it can tank thyroid function and raise reverse t3 if there’s too much. It can also can dry skin, dry hair and dry vagina's if there’s not enough. Join me as we deep dive into estrogen, thyroid and your body. 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: If...
Jan 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 166
Have you wondered...Why am I gaining so much weight? I am doing everything right and the pounds are accumulating quickly? First, if you do not have a diagnosed thyroid problem, a full thyroid panel is needed. There is a reason you are experiencing this weight loss resistance. If you already have a diagnosed thyroid problem, we have to look at how the medication is working in your body. Medication at an optimal level as well as proper insulin and testosterone levels are imperative to burn fat and...
Jan 07, 2022•22 min•Ep. 165
Ohhhh this is going to be a good one! I know, I know I always say this is gonna be a good one ...but no really! Because here’s the thing….MANY of you are struggling to optimize your thyroid and you can’t figure out why it's not working. What if I told you it could be a mineral deficiency that isn’t showing up in your blood work. Why blood can be misleading for heavy metals. Why absorption matters when it comes to mineral deficiencies and how heavy metals can accumulate if you’re NOT absorbing mi...
Jan 04, 2022•46 min•Ep. 164
More isn't always better...if you are pounding the treadmill, the spin bike, elliptical or rowing machine over and over, day after day, week after week, it is eventually going to break down your sexy, lean muscle tissue. This will literally drop your metabolism and if you are dealing with a non optimized thyroid, your metabolism is already low. This is not a scenario you want to be in. With being a cardio queen or king, you are also raising cortisol levels causing adrenal exhaustion. Jump in and...
Dec 31, 2021•22 min•Ep. 163
Optimization with your thyroid gone or partially gone can be challenging but it IS doable and achievable! You need the tools to do so and it takes a bit more testing and effort but it can be done. So if you have had a TT or PT please know that you can get rid of your hypo symptoms and get your life back. You do not have to suffer...there is an answer for you and believe it or not...it's not that hard...SO... LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free discovery call: ht...
Dec 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 162
When it comes to having a thyroid condition and trying to lose weight...you've hit a roadblock. What's the problem? That stubborn fat just won't budge. In this episode, I will explain why! Remember...insulin is the fat storage hormone and most likely if you have Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism, you also have insulin resistance. Let me help you grasp what insulin resistance is and how to know if you have it and of course what to do to reverse it. Berberine from Designs for Health: Use Code: FIRST20...
Dec 24, 2021•21 min•Ep. 161
Intermittent fasting...let me unpack this and break it down. What ARE the therapeutic benefits, how should you fast correctly, what are the differences in fasting between men and women and how may intermittent fasting affect your thyroid. Learn what my NUMBER 1 rule is when it comes to intermittent fasting. Keto Mojo: https://shop.keto-mojo.com/discount/nji98uhbvgy76tfc?rfsn=2043815.52e699&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2043815.52e699 LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK....
Dec 21, 2021•35 min•Ep. 160
My special guests in this episode of The Thyroid Fixer are Jessica MacNaughton and Sierra Samuel who will both share their pain to purpose story that has led them to their careers working with the powerful antioxidant C-60. Looking to increase your energy, support your immune system and support a healthy inflammatory response? Carbon 60 or C-60 may be your answer. C-60 is a molecule with a unique structure that enables it to neutralize free radicals more efficiently than any other antioxidant. B...
Dec 17, 2021•50 min•Ep. 159
Can’t lose weight? Still battling hypothyroid symptoms? If you’re using birth control or an IUD you may want to listen up. Birth control pills are known to decrease thyroid function and both create metabolic chaos in your body! Synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormones are NOT the same! 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 proc...
Dec 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 158
The doctor says: “Don’t worry about those aches and pains, you’re just getting old.” Whoa…maybe it’s your thyroid. Let’s take a look at feeling better and getting your life back. If it’s your thyroid, we can fix it! You are not getting old! Download my Lab and optimal values checklist: https://amie-hornaman.mykajabi.com/opt-in 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 an...
Dec 10, 2021•8 min•Ep. 157
I know that none of you are under stress right?? The holidays, your health, and global pandemic… Doesn’t even affect you does it?? WRONG! We’re all affected and it’s crushing your thyroid, adrenals and tanking sex hormones. That’s why you don’t want to miss my very special guest Dr. Irene Cop who’s going to break it all down for us and give you some bio hacks to stop the stress from tanking your thyroid. Dr. Irene Cop MD, DC is the Founder of the Stress to Success S.H.I.F.T. Institute who shows ...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 156
How’s your cycle? Are you getting them more often? Are they heavier? Are you post menopausal and you started bleeding again? And what about your thyroid questions...how quickly to expect results, balancing hormones and inflammation, thyroid, cortisol and the adrenals. All questions answered coming up... The Thyroid Fixer Episode - Heal Hashi Naturally: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1278842/8602274 If you haven't already done so: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer...Love Yo...
Dec 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 155
With ANY thyroid or hormone condition you are guaranteed to have hair loss and bad skin. Some of you are aging faster than you ever imagined and your skin is starting to look like an orange peel. Can you REALLY biohack your hair and skin back to it's youthful glow? YES...yes you can. Myself and my guest Jay Campbell, hormone genius and cosmeceutical guru, are going to give you the tips and tools PLUS a huge cyber Monday discount code! You don't want to miss this! Cyber Monday 50% discount Novemb...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 154
So many choices...so how should you know what type of doctor to choose for your thyroid issues? I am willing to bet if you are listening to this, you are looking for answers. I will break down all the different specialties that are out there so when you are struggling for answers, you will be able to make a better choice with this knowledge. If you haven't already done so: Join my exclusive Facebook Group, Dr. Amie…The Thyroid Fixer...Love Your Mirror, for a Community of HOPE and Support in your...
Nov 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 153
We can't forget about our MEN! You guys seem to get left out when talking about Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism. Now you guys are not as likely to have Hashi/hypothyroidism compared with women, but when you do, let's talk about what are the symptoms, how is your testosterone level affected and what can we do about it. Ladies, listen for your man, because we all know it will most likely be us women who motivate our man to get the help he needs and deserves when experiencing thyroid issues. Join my...
Nov 23, 2021•22 min•Ep. 152
BIG THREE OFFENDERS – Chlorine, Bromine, and Fluorine! Oh my, you need to avoid these and we will look at why! I will dive into where these 3 are found, how we can avoid them and what they do to interfere with thyroid function. 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 discovery call: http...
Nov 19, 2021•8 min•Ep. 151
Have you ever wondered what to use to actually detox from heavy metals? How do we reset and rebuild our body, mind and spirit? Join me and my guest Sara Banta with accelerated health to learn about her journey to healing and unique products and devices she found along the way. 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/ Sara Banta's telegram group: great place...
Nov 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 150
