You're NOT Crazy, You're Exhausted: Thyroid, Hormones & Nutrition

Tiffany Flaten
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You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted: Thyroid, Hormones & Nutrition Your labs are “normal.” So why are you still exhausted, gaining weight, struggling with brain fog, or feeling like your body just isn’t working the way it used to? You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted is for women 40+ who want real answers about their thyroid, hormones, metabolism, and gut health—and are tired of being told everything looks fine when they know something is off. Hosted by Tiffany Flaten, board-certified Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Nutritionist, and founder of Rock Bottom Wellness, each episode helps you understand what may actually be driving symptoms like: Thyroid symptoms and Hashimoto’sPerimenopause and hormone changesFatigue, burnout, and poor sleepWeight-loss resistance and a changing metabolismBlood sugar swings and cravingsBloating, constipation, and gut issuesBrain fog and feeling like you’re just not yourself anymoreWe’ll go beyond the basics to talk about thyroid labs, hormones, nutrition, blood sugar, stress, muscle, metabolism, gut health, GLP-1s, and the other pieces that can influence how you feel, especially after 40. No detox trends or supplement guessing. Just practical, evidence-informed nutrition and strategies that help you understand your body and know what to do next. If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, you’re in the right place. It’s time to connect the dots.

  1. 3d ago

    46. You're Eating Enough Protein, But What About Fiber?

    Are you getting plenty of protein but still struggling with constipation, feeling hungry after meals, or trying to get your blood sugar and cholesterol under control? We talk so much about protein, especially for women in perimenopause and menopause. And I'm glad we are! But there's another nutrient that isn't getting nearly enough attention: fiber. The truth is, most of us aren't eating enough of it. And if you're focusing on protein while cutting back on beans, fruit, whole grains, and other carbohydrate-rich foods, you might be missing out on some important benefits. In this episode, I'm talking about: Why fiber matters for gut health, blood sugar, cholesterol, and metabolismThe different types of fiber and what they doHow to get approximately 10 grams of fiber at breakfast, lunch, and dinnerWhy adding too much fiber too quickly can backfireSimple ways to get more fiber without overhauling your dietI'm also sharing actual meal examples because telling you to eat more fiber isn't very helpful if you don't know what that looks like. Want more practical nutrition tips? Head over to my YouTube channel, where I share more information on nutrition, gut health, hormones, and metabolism to help you feel and function better. Connect with me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ Website: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/

    46. You're Eating Enough Protein, But What About Fiber?

  2. Oct 27

    45. You Don't Have To Be Perfect To Improve Your Health

    Ever feel like you have to choose between enjoying your life and taking care of your health? Maybe you've got a vacation coming up, you're moving, or life is just unusually busy. Suddenly, the nutrition habits you've worked so hard to build feel impossible to maintain. Well, I've been there. In fact, that's exactly what the last few months have looked like for me. After sharing my personal GI-MAP results and starting to work on my gut health, I moved, traveled through Greece and Amsterdam, ate foods I don't normally eat, and yes, enjoyed some wine. And you know what? I didn't let it derail everything. In this episode, I'm sharing: What my GI-MAP results revealed about my gut healthHow I approached food, alcohol, and movement while travelingWhy being intentional with nutrition is different from being rigidWhat I've learned about fiber, digestion, and listening to my bodyWhy consistency matters so much more than perfectionI'm also sharing something I've had to learn myself: you can make choices that support your health without letting food rules control your life. Connect with me: Website: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ

    45. You Don't Have To Be Perfect To Improve Your Health

  3. Oct 20

    44. Could Your Gut Be Affecting Your Hormones?

    What if the bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or weight changes you've been blaming on your hormones aren't just about your hormones? If you're in perimenopause or menopause, it's easy to assume everything you're experiencing is related to changing estrogen levels or your thyroid. And sometimes it is. But your gut may be part of the picture too. In this episode, I'm explaining why your gut does so much more than digest food and how it connects to your hormones, thyroid health, immune system, and metabolism. I'll talk about: How your gut bacteria participate in estrogen metabolismWhy constipation matters, especially if you have thyroid issuesThe connection between gut health, nutrient absorption, and fatigueWhy probiotics and gut testing aren't one-size-fits-allSimple ways to support your gut without expensive supplements or restrictive dietsI'll also share why eating a greater variety of plant foods, managing stress, and paying attention to your digestion can make a difference. Because feeling bloated, exhausted, and uncomfortable all the time shouldn't be something you just accept as part of getting older. Want more help understanding your gut, thyroid, and hormones? Subscribe to my YouTube channel for practical nutrition conversations that help you connect the dots. Connect with me: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ Website: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com

    44. Could Your Gut Be Affecting Your Hormones?

  4. Sep 29

    43. Are Carbs Good or Bad? And What Actually Matters

    Are carbohydrates really responsible for weight gain, insulin resistance, and all the metabolic problems we keep hearing about? Or have we been blaming the wrong thing? In this episode, I'm breaking down what actually matters when it comes to carbohydrates. I'll talk about why an apple and a sugary soda aren't metabolically equivalent, what happens to your blood sugar and insulin after eating, and why eliminating carbs can sometimes mean missing out on important nutrients and fiber. I'll also explain why I'm not a fan of giving everyone the same carbohydrate recommendations, how food quality influences your metabolic health, and why you don't necessarily need to fear every glucose spike. Before you eliminate another food group, let's look at the bigger picture. My goal is to help you understand which carbohydrates work for your body so you can stop following restrictive food rules and start making informed nutrition choices. Connect with Tiffany Flaten Ready for personalized support with your thyroid, hormones, metabolism, gut health, and nutrition? Apply to Work With Me: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/apply Free Resources Thyroid & Hormone Reset Kit: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148822276 Optimal Thyroid Lab Guide: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148833808 Love the Show? Follow You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted and leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women discover the show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-not-crazy-youre-exhausted/id1879620331 Watch on YouTube Watch full episodes and Shorts, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ

    43. Are Carbs Good or Bad? And What Actually Matters

  5. Sep 22

    42. The Most Underrated Form of Exercise? Just Walk.

    Walking might be one of the most underrated things you can do for your health. It doesn’t require a gym, special equipment, or a complicated training plan, and you don’t have to hit 10,000 steps for it to count. In this episode, I explain why exercise and daily movement aren't the same thing, why an hour-long workout doesn’t necessarily make up for sitting most of the day, and what research on step count suggests about cardiovascular health, blood sugar, cognitive health, and healthy aging. I also shares simple ways to move more without turning your step count into another health metric to obsess over. The goal is simple: start where you are and make it better. Connect with Tiffany FlatenReady for personalized support with your thyroid, hormones, metabolism, gut health, and nutrition? Apply to Work With Me: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/apply Free ResourcesThyroid & Hormone Reset Kit: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148822276 Optimal Thyroid Lab Guide: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148833808 Love the Show?Follow You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted and leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women discover the show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-not-crazy-youre-exhausted/id1879620331 Watch on YouTubeWatch full episodes and Shorts, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ

    42. The Most Underrated Form of Exercise? Just Walk.

  6. Sep 15

    41. GLP-1s: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

    GLP-1 medications tend to get talked about in extremes. They’re either miracle drugs that solve the weight problem, or they’re dangerous shortcuts people should avoid. In this episode, I get out of those two camps and talk about what these medications can actually do, and where things can go wrong when the medication becomes the entire strategy. You’ll hear about the significant weight-loss and health benefits being seen with GLP-1 medications, but also the other side of the conversation: GI side effects, inadequate nutrition, loss of lean mass, and what can happen when the medication is discontinued. I'll explain why protein alone isn’t enough to protect muscle, why resistance training matters, and why your maintenance plan should start long before you reach your goal weight. The goal isn’t to become the lightest version of yourself. It’s to become healthier, stronger, and more metabolically resilient. GLP-1 Success Blueprint: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/glp-1-fat-lost-success Connect with Tiffany FlatenReady for personalized support with your thyroid, hormones, metabolism, gut health, and nutrition? Apply to Work With Me: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/apply Free ResourcesThyroid & Hormone Reset Kit: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148822276 Optimal Thyroid Lab Guide: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148833808 Love the Show?Follow You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted and leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women discover the show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-not-crazy-youre-exhausted/id1879620331 Watch on YouTubeWatch full episodes and Shorts, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ

    41. GLP-1s: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

  7. Sep 10

    40. The Protein Paradox: Why More Protein Isn't Always Better

    Protein is important, but somewhere along the way, “eat enough protein” turned into “put protein in everything.” Protein cereal, protein chips, protein cookies, protein coffee, protein bars…the list goes on. In this episode, I explain why a food having 20 grams of protein doesn’t automatically make it a healthy choice and why simply adding more protein products to your existing diet can actually work against your goals. This becomes even more important if you’re taking a GLP-1. With a reduced appetite, you have less nutritional “real estate,” which means every bite needs to do more for you. I'll break down protein quality, why resistance training is just as important as protein for preserving muscle, how individual protein needs can vary, and what a nutrient-dense meal actually looks like. The goal isn’t to win a protein-eating contest, it’s to lose fat while protecting your muscle, metabolism, and long-term health. GLP-1 Success Blueprint: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/glp-1-fat-lost-success Connect with Tiffany FlatenReady for personalized support with your thyroid, hormones, metabolism, gut health, and nutrition? Apply to Work With Me: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/apply Free ResourcesThyroid & Hormone Reset Kit: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148822276 Optimal Thyroid Lab Guide: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/pl/2148833808 Love the Show?Follow You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted and leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women discover the show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-not-crazy-youre-exhausted/id1879620331 Watch on YouTubeWatch full episodes and Shorts, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ

    40. The Protein Paradox: Why More Protein Isn't Always Better

  8. Aug 18

    39. Alcohol & Your Thyroid: Do You Really Need to Give It Up?

    If you have Hashimoto’s or hypothyroidism, do you really need to give up alcohol to improve your thyroid health? The answer isn’t as simple as “alcohol is bad for your thyroid.” In this episode, I’m breaking down what we actually know about alcohol and thyroid function, and why I’m often more interested in what alcohol is doing to your sleep, energy, blood sugar, metabolism, digestion, and recovery. We’ll talk about how alcohol interacts with the brain-thyroid connection, liver and thyroid hormone metabolism, why research on alcohol and thyroid health isn’t as straightforward as social media makes it sound, and when temporarily removing alcohol may give you useful information about your body. You’ll also learn what to pay attention to if you decide to take a break from alcohol, how to reintroduce it intentionally, and why the better question may not be, “Am I allowed to drink?” but “Is it worth the way I feel afterward?” If you’re dealing with fatigue, poor sleep, weight-loss resistance, Hashimoto’s, blood sugar issues, or simply feel like your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode will help you look at alcohol through a different lens. Ready to stop guessing and understand what may actually be getting in the way of your progress? Apply to work with me HERE through my Total Health Reset Method and we’ll build a personalized plan around your thyroid, hormones, metabolism, gut health, and nutrition. Free ResourcesThyroid & Hormone Reset Kit: https://www.tiffanyflaten.com/energy-reset-kit Optimal Thyroid Lab Guide: https://tiffanyflaten.kit.com/e7a9f3b550 Love the Show?Follow You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted and leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women discover the show. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youre-not-crazy-youre-exhausted/id1879620331 Watch on YouTubeWatch full episodes and Shorts, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRVkxRfqwKGhX-WSW8UmjhQ

    39. Alcohol & Your Thyroid: Do You Really Need to Give It Up?
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You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted: Thyroid, Hormones & Nutrition Your labs are “normal.” So why are you still exhausted, gaining weight, struggling with brain fog, or feeling like your body just isn’t working the way it used to? You’re Not Crazy, You’re Exhausted is for women 40+ who want real answers about their thyroid, hormones, metabolism, and gut health—and are tired of being told everything looks fine when they know something is off. Hosted by Tiffany Flaten, board-certified Certified Nutrition Specialist, Licensed Nutritionist, and founder of Rock Bottom Wellness, each episode helps you understand what may actually be driving symptoms like: Thyroid symptoms and Hashimoto’sPerimenopause and hormone changesFatigue, burnout, and poor sleepWeight-loss resistance and a changing metabolismBlood sugar swings and cravingsBloating, constipation, and gut issuesBrain fog and feeling like you’re just not yourself anymoreWe’ll go beyond the basics to talk about thyroid labs, hormones, nutrition, blood sugar, stress, muscle, metabolism, gut health, GLP-1s, and the other pieces that can influence how you feel, especially after 40. No detox trends or supplement guessing. Just practical, evidence-informed nutrition and strategies that help you understand your body and know what to do next. If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, you’re in the right place. It’s time to connect the dots.

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