Welcome to this insightful and somewhat explicit mini-episode, all about the ever-elusive topic of LIBIDO! Yes, we've heard you, from our patient consultations to your comments and questions - low libido is a widespread concern in the hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's community and I'm here to discuss the landscape of this complex issue in a bite-sized, digestible format. Just enough to ignite your curiosity and send you on a journey of self-exploration! We've previously touched on this topic, with the...
Jul 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 330
This episode you will hear the inspirational journey of a previous patient, Angeliki Kyros. She is just one of many success stories but we brought her on because I know many of you will resonate with her story of weight struggles. She will begin her story of being an obese child and the struggles that ensued and continued for decades. Her journey is nothing short of remarkable! Angeliki opens up about her struggle with persistent health issues - non-stop periods during her early adulthood and a ...
Jul 18, 2023•40 min•Ep. 329
Get ready for a captivating episode as I'm joined by the powerhouse of women's health, Dr. Felice Gersh! With her unparalleled knowledge, she's ready to bust myths, shatter misconceptions, and take us on an exhilarating journey through the fascinating world of estrogen. Ever wondered about the mysterious dance of hormones in conditions like PCOS and perimenopause? Ever tried to decipher and understand BHRT vs. synthetic hormones? Look no further! Dr. Gersh, armed with her expertise from USC Scho...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 328
In this episode, I'm unmasking the perplexing paradox of soy. How does it impact individuals with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism? Is it beneficial or detrimental? Soy is often debated as a health food, but it's high time we address its potential downsides. We'll discuss the multifaceted issues associated with soy consumption, covering everything from inflammation, gastrointestinal distress, and insulin resistance, to estrogenic effects and diminished amino acid absorption. While some deem soy a ...
Jul 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 327
I'm diving deep into the topic of thyroid gland destruction and its progression in Hashimoto's disease. I'm thrilled to shed light on the intricate mechanisms behind this autoimmune condition and provide you with valuable tips you can incorporate and learn how it can affect your thyroid function and overall health. Join me as I unravel the journey of the immune system's attack on the thyroid gland, leading to its gradual destruction over time. Understanding this process is key to gaining a deepe...
Jul 07, 2023•37 min•Ep. 326
Another Important Key to Weight Loss Resistance Join us for an eye-opening episode, as we explore the powerful link between your mind and your ability to overcome weight loss resistance. I've brought back special guest and expert, Dr. Lauryn Lax, who shares her expertise on how the power of your mind can break through plateaus and achieve lasting results. We often don't consider the power the mind can play in our health let alone the pivotal part it can have in moving weight loss in the right di...
Jul 04, 2023•46 min•Ep. 325
Weight loss resistance...Is this something you're struggling with? This very topic of weight loss resistance is something that I have been hearing many people complain about, and I've heard and seen it first hand with numerous patients of mine. I'm going to go over all of the very intricate details when it comes to weight loss especially when it comes to your body literally holding on to fat stores for dear life. And yes, I will talk about things that have occurred in the last couple of years. S...
Jun 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 324
The Thyroid Pharmacist (Dr. Izabella Wentz) and The Thyroid Fixer (me) are FINALLY coming together to discuss her new book The Adrenal Transformation Protocol and how adrenal dysfunction may be the underlying reason why you're not seeing improvements in your health despite your thyroid being optimized. A can't miss interview all around and years in the making... Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chro...
Jun 27, 2023•48 min•Ep. 323
Get ready for this episode where I tackle the hard truth about obesity! Refuse to accept the cookie-cutter response of "eat less and exercise more" as the solution! Obesity is not a standalone disease: it's a symptom of deeper hormonal dysregulation in the body. Listen here as I expose the real issues behind weight gain and challenge the conventional narrative, debunk myths and get to the truth about the relationship between hormones and the body. 3 Things You Can Do Right Now To Lose Fat: https...
Jun 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 322
I love, love answering your questions for an entire episode mostly because we get to cover such a wide variety of topics. We get to hit on so many different points,...the thyroid, hormones, weight, cortisol or stress. In this episode, these questions are straight from my Girl, Fix Your Thyroid Facebook group! With these questions and answers, I will be diving into the fascinating world of thyroid medications, shedding light on the topic of fillers and their potential impact on your thyroid healt...
Jun 20, 2023•55 min•Ep. 321
Attention all my fellow Hashi people! Brace yourselves for this staggering stat: 95-99% of us are likely dealing with the sneaky companion known as insulin resistance, in addition to our Hashimoto's. Shockingly, your conventional doctor probably never even mentioned this to you! Fear not, in this episode, I'm here to break it all down for you. Join me as I uncover the ins and outs of insulin resistance, discover the crucial lab values to assess it, explore why so many of us struggle with it, and...
Jun 16, 2023•52 min•Ep. 320
Let's talk MOLD with Dr. Lauryn Lax! This is one that I see and hear about from my patients and audience alike, where they get really confused about the topic of mold. What really can mold do to your body, your thyroid and your hormones? How is mold playing a role with your symptoms? In this interview with Dr. Lauryn, we're going to talk both sides of the story! Sometimes mold can be overblown and almost over emphasized in the functional space. Hear what Dr. Lauryn has to say about this and list...
Jun 13, 2023•49 min•Ep. 319
The food dilemma...What will work for me is a question that you may have asked yourself time and time again. Perhaps you've tried every diet under the sun and you just don't know what to do. In this episode, I'm going to tell you what I eat in a day and maybe what you should eat in a day, especially if you are struggling with...weight gain, the inability to lose weight, fatigue, if you have hypothyroidism/Hashimotos, hormone issues or even insulin resistance. If this is YOU, then listen up and g...
Jun 09, 2023•43 min•Ep. 318
Always such a hot topic when we talk about iodine. There's so much conflicting information out there and you know what they say opinions are like a**holes...everyone has one! That seems to be the case with iodine as well. But as we look at the studies, the benefits and the types of iodine you'll understand in greater detail why you need it and you'll learn if you can possibly overdose on it. And once again bring my amazing (and top fav) guest Sara Banta on the show to deep dive into CAN YOU OVER...
Jun 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 317
In this episode of "The Thyroid Fixer" podcast, we delve into the question: Do you really need to be concerned about Hashimoto antibodies? I'm here to break it down for you and help you separate your fears and concerns from what truly matters. I've always emphasized the importance of not solely hanging your hat on your "numbers" especially when it comes to Hashimoto antibody numbers. In this episode, I make a compelling case for why it's essential to know these numbers but not to panic over them...
Jun 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 316
Katie Wells, aka Wellness Mama is an absolute Rockstar in this whole health and nutrition industry! She's a mom of six kids with a background in journalism. She has her own pain to purpose story and through her own struggles she took her own health into her own hands, just like many of you do. She started researching. She wrote a blog and now has over 1500 blog posts, three books and was named one of the 100 most influential people in health and wellness. She has often been called a thought lead...
May 30, 2023•47 min•Ep. 315
Do you want to actually live longer but look like and feel like a kickass Rockstar in the process? In order to do that, you're going to need some biohacks! You're going to need hormones! You're going to need a couple other things that we're going to talk about in this episode with my guest, Dr. Rand McClain. He is America’s favorite Longevity Doctor! Dr. Rand was a two time US Olympic water polo team member. He's a prostate cancer survivor. He's co-owner of California Restaurant kickass restaura...
May 26, 2023•51 min•Ep. 314
I get asked this question all of the time...do I have to be on thyroid medication? When can I stop it? I went on thyroid medication and felt worse. I don't want to be on something the rest of my life. Today we're going to deep dive into that question and break it down for each of you so you can find out where you need to be to live your best life. On medication or not??? Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr Supplements: Fixxrsupps.com Subscribe to my Text Club: Text DRAMIE to 8332631365 LET'S GET YOUR L...
May 23, 2023•28 min•Ep. 313
Are you a Hashimoto's patient that maybe has tried LDN and it just didn't work for you? Perhaps you got side effects from it or you got that flat effect, the insomnia, the nausea, the vomiting, the emotionality or you just don't want to take another drug? That's why in this episode, we are talking about black cumin seed oil or Nigella Sativa or Thymoquinone, which is the active ingredient in it. Here I will break down the studies that have proven black cumin seed oil's benefits. The black cumin ...
May 19, 2023•23 min•Ep. 312
In this episode...depression, anxiety and its connection with hypothyroidism... Depression and anxiety are huge in the world of hypothyroidism. They're one of the main symptoms that often get overlooked with hypothyroidism! Unfortunately they also often get treated with a Band-Aid antidepressant and doctors aren't even looking at T3 levels and overall thyroid function. But by addressing and optimizing thyroid as well as adding in T2 supplementally, major shifts can begin to occur in overall depr...
May 16, 2023•40 min•Ep. 311
Magnesium…it's imperative for so many different functions in the body. And yet over 50% of us are deficient in magnesium! And that's just the ones that are being tested and we're actually seeing the deficiency. Most people just walk around daily and don't even take it. Magnesium is important for muscle and nerve function, for your heart to beat regularly, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar management, maintenance of energy levels, T4 to T3 conversion, inflammation, sleep, and mood. Why are w...
May 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 310
This is a Triple Threat podcast, myself, Elle Russ and Karen Martel all getting together to discuss our bodies as they move through peri menopause and into menopause. We'll chat about all the different symptoms that we've dealt with, what we've done to improve our symptoms and how we've dealt with our hormonal changes. It is a raw, unfiltered real woman talk kind of conversation that you are just going to absolutely love. We get down and dirty! We get real so if you're easily offended, maybe don...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 309
Welcome to the "Thyroid Gone Rogue" podcast, where I am going to delve into the frustrating world of weight loss resistance and how your thyroid might be to blame. Are you eating clean, working out regularly, and still packing on the pounds like it's nobody's business? Well, it's time to consider that your thyroid might be playing a not-so-fun game of hide and seek with your metabolism. If you haven't been diagnosed with a thyroid problem yet, a full thyroid panel is your first step towards unde...
May 05, 2023•22 min•Ep. 308
A better sex life, a better libido, better orgasms, a better relationship...all of that as you listen to my guest, Susan Bratton! She is an intimacy expert to millions! She's an "orgasmanaut" self proclaimed and she is just an amazing sexual biohacker. So her and her husband, they went through their own trials and tribulations when they were focusing on their careers. And that kind of shook things up a little bit in the marriage. So it was through her own personal experience and really straight ...
May 02, 2023•57 min•Ep. 307
Do you maybe not want to get sick and die? Do you want to address your sugar addiction, sugar cravings and your inability to stay on a diet? So we're going to talk about that today with my special guest Matty Lansdown. Matty Lansdown is a scientist, nutritionist and Emotional Eating coach that specializes in helping women and busy mother’s to get control of their emotional eating to support weight loss, gut health and energy levels so that they can finally feel proud and confident in their own s...
Apr 28, 2023•52 min•Ep. 306
This is something that isn't really talked about much in the thyroid community because it's one of those more rare symptoms, but you WILL see it listed on my Lab and Symptom Checklist. It’s one of those symptoms that you might check the box for and really be surprised that it can be tied to your thyroid! It may show itself as joint pain, muscle pain, stiffness, frozen shoulder, and these are all real symptoms. I even see questions in my Girl, Fix Your Thyroid Facebook group on this just this top...
Apr 25, 2023•19 min•Ep. 305
The thyroid gland...YES it is tremendously affected by estrogen dominance and this really can occur at any age. In this episode, I will break down estrogen dominance...there are a whole host of symptoms that can occur and it can have a direct effect on your thyroid gland itself. First you must know if you are estrogen dominant. As I always say, TEST DON'T GUESS when it comes to your numbers. When you are testing, be sure to look at all the tests to get the full picture...total estrogen, estradio...
Apr 21, 2023•21 min•Ep. 304
In this episode on stress and your adrenals, learn how stress greatly impacts the thyroid and what you can do about it as I interview Dr. Tricia Pingel. Dr. Pingel has helped hundreds of people restore their health by showing them how to identify the stress causing their symptoms, restoring their nutrition depleted by stress and assisting in changing their mindset to repel incoming stressors so that they can return to their happy, vibrant and energetic selves. Dr. Pingel will address adrenal fat...
Apr 18, 2023•43 min•Ep. 303
You spoke in Girl, Fix Your Thyroid and I responded. Here you go, a requested episode on labs, optimal lab values, lab scenarios, what should you be looking for in YOUR lab results and what are the red flags? When certain thyroid lab combinations present, how should that individual be treated? I have said before many times that treating the thyroid is a very nuanced art. It is not as easy as conventional medicine makes it seem. It is not just if the TSH is high, throw in some T4 medication and s...
Apr 14, 2023•41 min•Ep. 302
Once again, Betty Murray and I are going to bring you the real skinny on another controversial, sizzling topic out there right now...and that's these new type 2 diabetic medications like Ozempic and Monjauro etc. I'd like to mention that these are all peptide based which I find fascinating because we know the benefits of peptides. We also know that the FDA has already in the past has pulled a lot of the good ones like the growth hormone releasing peptides. And don't forget, big Pharma figured ou...
Apr 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 301
