The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

Dr. Amie Hornaman
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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.

  1. 3 HRS AGO

    613. IBS, Hashimoto’s, and the Thyroid–Gut Connection with Izabella Wentz

    What if the gut symptoms you have been told to ignore are actually the warning sign of something much bigger? In this episode, I sit down with pharmacist and thyroid expert Izabella Wentz to unpack a connection that many people with thyroid issues completely overlook: the gut. We dive into the surprising relationship between IBS, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), and autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s. Izabella shares her personal story of being diagnosed with IBS years before her own Hashimoto’s diagnosis and why that early signal might have been the clue that everything else was coming. Together, we explore why so many people receive the IBS label but never uncover the real root cause and what might actually be happening inside your gut when symptoms like bloating, reflux, diarrhea, or constipation show up. We also break down the deeper physiology behind gut dysfunction and how stress, parasites, infections, low stomach acid, and even your nervous system can quietly drive chronic symptoms and immune dysfunction. If you have ever been told your labs are “normal,” handed a probiotic, and sent on your way, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you thought you knew about digestive health. Most importantly, Izabella shares how identifying the true cause behind IBS can completely change the trajectory of someone’s thyroid health and overall well-being. What you’ll learn: Why the IBS diagnosis often hides dozens of possible root causes The surprising link between IBS and future autoimmune disease How leaky gut may quietly trigger immune dysfunction The hidden gut infections many thyroid patients never test for Why stress can literally signal your gut bacteria to become more aggressive What “normal digestion” should actually look like and why many people get this wrong The overlooked role of low stomach acid in brain fog, reflux, and fatigue Why throwing every gut supplement at the problem can sometimes make things worse If you have been struggling with gut symptoms, thyroid issues, or feeling like something in your body just is not adding up, this episode will open your eyes to connections you may have never considered before. Resources from Izabella: Download Your Free Support Guide: www.thyroidpharmacist.com/abc  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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

    56 min

  2. 4D AGO

    612. The Biology of Belief: Your Thoughts Are Programming Your Cells (And Your Healing)

    What if the biggest thing sabotaging your health is not your diet, your workouts, or your supplements, but the story playing inside your own mind? In this episode, I sit down with Dylan Gemelli for a raw conversation about the powerful connection between mindset, stress, faith, and physical health. We explore Dylan’s personal journey from prison and poor choices to building a life rooted in accountability, discipline, and purpose. Along the way, we unpack how the thoughts you repeat every day can quietly shape your hormones, metabolism, anxiety levels, and long-term health. This conversation goes far beyond typical health advice. We talk about the dangerous trap of victim mentality, the hidden ways stress keeps the body stuck in fight or flight mode, and why many people stay stuck in their health struggles even when they have access to doctors, supplements, and guidance. Dylan also shares the mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life, why accountability is the missing piece for so many people, and how developing a spiritual or grounding anchor can completely change the trajectory of your health and life. What you’ll learn: Why the phrase “stress kills” might be more literal than most people realize The surprising way your belief systems influence your hormones and metabolism How a victim mindset can quietly sabotage your healing journey A simple but uncomfortable mirror exercise that can change your level of accountability What actually happens inside your nervous system when negative thoughts spiral The mindset shift that turns everyday burdens into unexpected blessings If you have ever felt stuck in your health journey despite trying everything, this episode might challenge the way you look at the problem entirely. Sometimes the breakthrough does not come from another supplement, protocol, or doctor, but from changing the way you think, what you believe, and how honest you are willing to be with yourself. Tune in to hear Dylan’s story, the lessons he learned the hard way, and the mindset shifts that could transform the way you approach your health and your life. Resources from Dylan: https://apolloneuro.com/gemelli Use code Gemelli for $90 off https://umbrellalabs.is Use code Dylan for 15% off or 35% off if you spend over $200 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dylan-gemelli-podcast/id1780873400  https://instagram.com/dylangemelli  https://dylangemelli.com  https://www.timeline.com/promotions/dylangemelli  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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

    50 min
  3. 611. Thyroid Transformations: The Story You HAVEN'T Heard

    MAR 10

    611. Thyroid Transformations: The Story You HAVEN'T Heard

    Most people struggling with thyroid issues aren’t actually being told the full story. In this episode, I’m sharing the version of my thyroid journey that many of you have never heard before. Not the condensed version told on stages or quick podcast interviews, but the real story. The years of confusion, the frustration of being told everything was “normal,” and the terrifying feeling of watching my body change in ways I couldn’t control no matter how disciplined I was. This episode also marks the beginning of a new series where I will be sharing real thyroid transformation stories from people who fought through misdiagnoses, failed treatments, and overwhelming setbacks to finally reclaim their health. We talk about the emotional reality of thyroid dysfunction that rarely gets discussed. The strain it can put on your relationships, your confidence, and the way you see yourself in the mirror. I walk through the early pieces of my story, from childhood body image struggles and years of extreme discipline in fitness and bodybuilding, to the moment my body stopped responding to everything I knew how to do. If you have ever felt dismissed, confused, or like your body has betrayed you, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that there is still a path forward. What you’ll learn: Why so many thyroid patients are told everything is “normal” when they know something is wrong A hidden pattern in the healthcare system that leaves many thyroid sufferers feeling unheard The surprising connection between extreme discipline and feeling completely out of control in your body The turning point that finally set me on the path toward real answers and recovery 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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

    27 min

  4. MAR 6

    610. Digestion, Detox Pathways and Hormone Balance and Why You NEED to Poop Daily

    If you’re not pooping every day, your hormones are not balanced. Period. In this episode, I sit down with Dani Conway to break down the real connection between digestion, detox pathways, estrogen metabolism, and why so many women are spinning their wheels with supplements, probiotics, and even GLP-1s without fixing the foundation first. We talk about what is actually happening inside your body when estrogen gets recirculated, how sluggish digestion and constipation can drive “estrogen dominance” symptoms, and why you cannot out-supplement a body that is not eliminating properly. If you have ever wondered whether your liver detox pathways really matter, whether probiotics are helping or hurting, or if peptides are a shortcut to better health, this conversation will challenge what you think you know. We also get honest about diet culture, biohacking extremes, carnivore constipation myths, and the growing obsession with GLP-1s. Dani walks us through detox phases in simple terms, explains how inflammation drives estrogen dominance, and shares why there should always be a start and end date to supplements. If you are bloated, constipated, exhausted, and struggling with weight or fat loss, this episode is for you. What you’ll learn: Why daily bowel movements are non negotiable for hormone balance What is actually happening when estrogen gets recirculated The hidden inflammation and estrogen dominance connection most women miss Why probiotics alone will not fix a leaky gut How sluggish digestion can sabotage fat loss, even if your diet is “perfect” The real risk of stacking GLP-1s on top of constipation Why more progesterone is not always the solution The foundational detox strategies that actually move the needle If this episode hit home for you, do not just listen. Apply it. Start with the basics. Pay attention to your digestion. Stop chasing the next trendy fix and focus on building the foundation your body actually needs. Resources from Dani: Nutrition the Natural Way - One on One Coaching & Testing: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/  The Wellness Collective: https://nutritionthenaturalway.com/drop-the-weight-shred-the-fat/  Weight Loss Accelerator Program: https://go.nutritionthenaturalway.com/wla Complimentary Guide: https://go.nutritionthenaturalway.com/hhh Connect with Dani on Instagram: @DaniConwayOfficial 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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

    43 min

  5. MAR 3

    609. Failed Thyroidectomy Treatments, PCOS and the Thyroid, Cortisol/Stress Tanking Hormones

    If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, this episode is going to light a fire in you. In this unapologetically bold conversation, I break down what is really happening when thyroid treatment fails, especially after a thyroidectomy, and why so many women and men over 40 are being dismissed, under medicated, and medically gaslit. I walk through real lab examples, explain the critical difference between T4 and T3, unpack reverse T3, and call out the dangerous oversimplification of TSH only treatment. If you have ever wondered why you still feel exhausted, gain weight easily, lose hair, or struggle with mood despite being on medication, this is where it all starts to make sense. We also dive into the powerful connection between thyroid and sex hormones and why treating one without the other is a massive mistake. I explain why T4 only treatment after a total thyroidectomy can leave patients suffering, how poor conversion impacts your energy and metabolism, and what you should be looking for in your labs and in your doctor. This episode is not about fear. It is about empowerment. Because when you understand your thyroid, you stop shrinking in the exam room and start advocating like someone who knows their body deserves better. What you’ll learn: Why “normal labs” do not always mean optimal thyroid function The hidden problem with T4 only treatment, especially post thyroidectomy What reverse T3 really signals about stress and metabolic shutdown Why free T3 matters more than you have been told The overlooked link between testosterone and autoimmune thyroid disease Why treating hormones and thyroid separately can stall your progress The red flags to watch for in practitioners who wing it with thyroid care How your symptoms are actually your body asking for proper hormone support Tune in. Your energy, metabolism, and voice matter, and this is where you take them back. 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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

    57 min

  6. FEB 27

    608. The Fat Loss Talk That Will BLOW Your Mind and Change How You Think About Weight Loss Programs

    Your metabolism isn’t broken after 40, but the way you’ve been told to approach fat loss probably is. In this episode, I sit down with metabolic and physique expert Philip Pape to unpack what’s really happening with fat loss, muscle, thyroid, and hormones as we age, especially for women. We challenge the belief that your metabolism just “slows down” and explore what the research actually shows. We talk about muscle loss (and why it matters more than you think), how chronic dieting quietly suppresses thyroid function, what metabolic adaptation actually means, and why lifting weights may be the most powerful lever you’re not fully using. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of eating less, exercising more, and still gaining belly fat, this conversation will reframe everything. We also dive into the calories-in/calories-out debate, GLP-1 medications, carb phobia, insulin resistance, and the difference between rapid fat loss and sustainable body recomposition. You’ll hear why building muscle (not endless dieting) may be the real key to reclaiming your metabolism, how undereating backfires hormonally, and why carbohydrates aren’t the villain they’ve been made out to be. This episode is empowering, practical, and deeply clarifying for any woman who feels like her body changed overnight and no one explained why. What you’ll learn: Why your metabolism may not be declining the way you think and what actually is The real driver behind midlife fat gain (hint: it’s not just hormones) How chronic calorie restriction impacts thyroid, reproductive hormones, and hunger signals What really happens when you regain weight after restrictive dieting The nuance behind calories in vs. calories out and why it’s incomplete How carb fear may be sabotaging your energy, recovery, and body composition When rapid fat loss can be strategic and when it quietly makes things worse Why muscle is your greatest metabolic ally after 40 Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss upcoming conversations where we continue dismantling outdated fat loss advice and rebuilding a smarter, hormone-aligned approach to metabolism. Your body isn’t broken… And this is where we start proving it. Resources from Philip Pape: Wits & Weights Podcast: https://witsandweights.com/podcast  FREE 14-Day Rapid Start Fat Loss Guide: https://www.witsandweights.com/fatloss  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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

    58 min

  7. FEB 24

    607. Quick Fixes: Birth Control, Estrogen, BHRT and Your Thyroid

    Could your birth control be silently driving your thyroid symptoms? I’m breaking down a conversation that too many women have never been invited into: the real connection between birth control, estrogen, BHRT, and your thyroid. If you’ve gained weight, lost hair, felt exhausted, or been told your labs are “normal” while you feel anything but, this is for you. I walk you through how oral contraceptives increase thyroid binding globulin, why that matters for free T3 and free T4, and how synthetic hormones can unmask hidden hypothyroidism. We also get into the difference between supraphysiologic synthetic hormones and bioidentical hormone replacement, and why delivery method matters more than most doctors explain. I also answer the big question midlife women are asking: will estrogen in BHRT affect your thyroid levels? My goal isn’t to scare you. It’s to give you the information you deserve so you can stop guessing and start making decisions from a place of strength and clarity. What you’ll learn: The hidden mechanism linking oral estrogen to lower free thyroid hormone Why “normal” TSH can still leave you feeling profoundly hypothyroid The surprising role of thyroid binding globulin in your symptoms How synthetic progestins can act like a stress hormone in the body The difference between supraphysiologic birth control dosing and physiologic BHRT Don’t ignore that nudge. Get a full thyroid panel, advocate for optimal labs not just “normal,” and start connecting the dots in your own body. Share this episode with the women in your life and begin having better conversations about hormones and long-term health. You deserve full information, real answers, and a treatment plan that actually supports your metabolism, energy, and future. 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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

    33 min

  8. FEB 21 · BONUS

    BONUS. Why You’re Tired Even After 8 Hours of Sleep

    What if the real reason you’re exhausted, wired, gaining weight, and feeling hormonally off… has nothing to do with your labs and everything to do with how you’re sleeping? In this bonus episode, I sit down with triple board-certified sleep expert Dr. Meredith Broderick to unpack what’s really happening in your body when sleep is disrupted. We go far beyond the usual “just get 8 hours” advice and dive into how sleep impacts insulin resistance, cravings, stress physiology, midlife hormone shifts, brain detoxification, and even your emotional resilience. We talk about the science of circadian rhythms, why poor REM sleep can dysregulate blood sugar in days, and how sleep anxiety itself is becoming one of the biggest modern sleep disruptors. What you’ll learn: Why sleep may not be the “foundation” of health in the way you’ve been told What actually happens to insulin, cravings, and metabolism after disrupted REM sleep The hidden reason your mind races at night (and what your brain is trying to do) How constant phone use may be sabotaging your ability to fall asleep If sleep has felt like a lifelong battle for you, or if you know it’s the missing piece in your thyroid, hormone, or metabolic healing journey, this episode is your invitation to rethink everything. Tune in, listen closely, and start creating a sleep routine that works with your biology instead of against it. Your hormones, your brain, and your future self will thank you. Resources from Dr. Broderick: Dr. Broderick’s Practice: https://soundsleepguru.com/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundsleepguru/  Connect with Dr. Broderick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbroderick/  Follow Dr. Broderick on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundsleepguru  Ozlo Sleepbuds: https://ozlosleep.pxf.io/c/6650216/3798404/39186 Use Code: TTFPOD for $75 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 click HERE, 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. Follow HERE 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/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

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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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