The Strength in Hormones Podcast Lauren Papanos

[The LOdown] Glutathione, Your Thyroid & Autoimmunity Deep Dive
Glutathione is one of the key nutrients for both thyroid health and autoimmunity. In this podcast episode I explain why this is and all the amazing things glutathione does for our thyroid, our liver, inflammation and immune system. We talk about all the link between glutathione and these health conditions, what causes glutathione depletion and how to replenish glutathione levels with dietary and supplemental strategies. We also cover how to know if glutathione is right for you and signs to watch for that might indicate you should support glutathione levels in a different way than through supplementation. This episode is a must listen for anyone with hypothyroidism, hashimoto's, grave's disease or any autoimmune disease. Tune in to learn more!
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
How and where we make glutathione
Signs you need more glutathione and what causes glutathione depletion
Why athletes or active individuals and those with autoimmunity are more at risk of low glutathione levels
The link between glutathione and autoimmunity
How glutathione works within the thyroid to stop inflammation and improve thyroid function
How to increase glutathione levels naturally
How to supplement glutathione
Potential side effects of glutathione supplementation to watch for
Important show links 👇👇👇
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Link to Mitochondrial Blog
Link to topical glutathione cream I recommend (can also shop here for other discussed supplements)
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Your Guide to Navigating Endocrine Disruptors and Clean Beauty That Actually Works
You may have heard the term endocrine disruptors and know that they're lurking in many of the common household, beauty products and foods. The question is- where does one start? Is it really that important and which ones are worse than others? How do we reduce endocrine disruptor exposure and live a "non-toxic life" without driving ourselves crazy about every little exposure. I've brought on the expert, Avery Morales to shed light on this subject and gracefully guide you through how to navigate endocrine disruptors. We talk about the importance, especially around conception, and when and how to get started. This episode is a follow up to our first episode on Clean Living and Endocrine Disruptors.
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
Recent regulatory changes in this space
How endocrine disruptors affect the body and the different types of EDC's
Greenwashing and its prevalence in the beauty space
PFA's and the right type of water filtration and cookware
What we should we look for in sunscreen
Contamination issues in food
Thoughts on essential oils functioning as an endocrine disruptor and if they're safer than synthetic fragrance
How to support detoxification if and when exposed
Resources for product guidance in this space
Important show links 👇👇👇
Join the Inflammation Hormony Waitlist
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Follow Avery on Instagram and TikTok at @cleanlivingbyavery and learn more on her website at www.cleanlivingbyavery.com
Link to EWG clean water database
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[The LOdown] The Period Issue - Is it PCOS or Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?
Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS is one of the most common causes of irregular periods in women. However, a less common but prevalent cause of irregular periods is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea or HA. Each condition shares similarities but also many differences to one another. As someone who was personally mis-diagnosed with PCOS, this is an issue near and dear to my heart. Once I was able to uncover the real root cause of my irregular cycles that's when I finally was able to recover my period and be on the way to recovering the many hormonal, metabolic and digestive symptoms that came with not having one for several years. In this episode I share what you should know about the cause of irregular periods, the similarities and differences between these conditions and how this impacts treatment. Tune in to learn more!
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
An intro to what is PCOS and how it's diagnosed (hint: it's not just follicles/cysts on an ultrasound)
An intro to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and how it is diagnosed
The symptom and lab similarities between the two conditions
The symptom and lab differences between the two conditions
The adverse consequences of irregular cycles untreated caused by both conditions
How to get the blood work you need to figure out the cause of your irregular cycles so that you can recover them
What to do if your goal for cycle recovery is to conceive
Important show links 👇👇👇
Join our Inflammation Hormony August program waitlist here
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Your Questions Answered: Working with a Midwife, Placenta Encapsulation and Natural Birth
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What is Midwifery 
The differences between working with a midwife vs. an OB-GYN for birth. How you can choose to also work with both via co-care.
Overview of natural birth, home birth and the safety and benefits of each
What is placenta encapsulation, it's safety and purposes
What is postpartum belly binding and how does it work
Support resources during pregnancy and for new moms from traditional birthing origin
 
Important show links 👇👇👇
Learn more about our Hormone Testing Packages here
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Follow Midwife Courtney and learn more about her practice here

[The LOdown] I'm Pregnant! My Experience and What I'm Eating & Supplementing
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
my journey from HA, hypothyroidism and ovarian dysfunction here
symptoms I experienced in the first trimester and how I managed them
labs I ordered for myself in the first trimester
foods and supplements I am taking right now and why
my birth hopes
Important show links 👇👇👇
Let me know what you want to hear most about from my pregnancy over on Instagram
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The Quality of Your Meat Matters More Than Produce For You- Here's Why
 
A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇
What you need to know about conventional meat and the production and nutritional quality of it.
The different labelings in agriculture and what they mean for you and the animal's wellbeing: organic vs. cage free vs. grass fed vs. pasture raised
What is regenerative agriculture and why is it better for the animal and the environment?
Why I don't eat muscle meats and believe in the importance of bone in and full fat quality animal proteins for human health.
Important show links 👇👇👇
Text "protein" to (209) 300-5442 to be the first to know when Functional FuelPRO is available for purchase on Monday, May 20, 2024.
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