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

Dr. Amie Hornaman

300 episodes

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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  1. 677. How to maintain muscle and hair as you age (and if you're on a GLP)

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 677

    What if the weight you're losing on a GLP-1, or from cutting calories, isn't just fat? In this episode, I'm joined again by Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion, to unpack how to protect your organ of longevity, your muscle,…

  2. 676. Painful Sex, Vaginal Shrinking and Incontinence: The Importance of Your Vagina Health with Dr. Anna Cabeca

    · 47 min · Episode 676

    What if vaginal dryness, painful sex, a disappearing libido, and urinary changes aren't just "part of getting older"? In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Dr. Anna Cabeca, The Girlfriend Doctor, a triple…

  3. 675. Why Can’t I Stop Eating When I’m Not Hungry? The Hormones, Shame, and Hidden Triggers Behind Emotional Eating

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 675

    What if the reason you keep ending up in the kitchen at night, eating when you're not even hungry, has nothing to do with willpower? In this episode, I'm joined by Amber Romaniuk, who works with women on emotional…

  4. 674. Stop Treating Your Thyroid and Hormones Separately

    · 43 min · Episode 674

    What if the reason you still feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck isn't your thyroid or your hormones on their own, but the fact that no one is treating them together? In this episode, I'm breaking down why your thyroid…

  5. 673. The Pee and Poop Episode: How Tracking Your Bowel Movements Can Save Your Life

    · 51 min · Episode 673

    What if one of the most useful health trackers you could own wasn't on your wrist, but on your toilet? In this episode, I'm joined by Scott Hickle, engineer and founder of Throne, a camera that clips onto your toilet…

  6. 672. My Mom Died of Alzheimer's. Are My Hormones, Thyroid & Metabolism Changing My Risk?

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 672

    What if Alzheimer's doesn't begin when you start forgetting things, but decades earlier, with your blood sugar, your waistline, and your hormones? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, Board-Certified…

  7. 671. The Truth About Your Gut and Thyroid That No One Told You

    · 53 min · Episode 671

    Gut health is about far more than bloating and constipation. In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Frontiero to unpack the overlooked ways gut dysfunction can show up, from fatigue and brain fog to skin issues, joint…

  8. 670. Biohacking Without the Bullshit: The Tools That Improve Sleep, Strength, Recovery & Longevity

    · 31 min · Episode 670

    What if the best biohacks are actually the simplest ones? In this episode, I’m breaking down the tools I genuinely believe are worth considering, from sleep, strength training, and pain management to cleaner air and…

  9. 669. The Biohacking Bullshit That Has Gone Too Far

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 669

    What happens when biohacking stops being about improving your health and starts costing you money, creating more stress, and taking you away from your actual life? In this episode, I’m calling out the biohacking…

  10. 668. We Put T2 to the Test: The Research, Our Results, and the New Thyroid Fixxr

    · 27 min · Episode 668

    What does the research actually tell us about T2, the often-overlooked thyroid hormone? In this episode, I break down the science behind T2, from animal research on metabolism and fat browning to the limited human…

  11. 667. Why Perimenopause Exposes Everything Your Body Can No Longer Carry

    · 45 min · Episode 667

    Perimenopause can change everything from your energy and sleep to your metabolism, hormones, and libido, but the answer isn’t always another supplement or protocol. In this episode, I’m joined by Bria Gadd, the Period…

  12. 666. Ladies! Biohacking is Dead, Biosyncing is IN. How to Optimize Your Body After 40 with Angela Foster

    · 52 min · Episode 666

    Ladies, biohacking is out. Biosyncing is in. In this conversation, Angela Foster and I explore what it really means to optimize your body after 40 by working with your biology instead of constantly trying to hack,…

  13. 665. QUICK FIXES: Stop Ingesting Heavy Metals With Your Iodine

    · 34 min · Episode 665

    Iodine is essential to thyroid function, but the form and quality of the supplement you choose can matter just as much as the iodine itself. In this episode, I break down four common options you may find on the shelf:…

  14. 664. The ONE Toxin Destroying Your Brain, Thyroid and Gut and That's Directly Causing Cancer - Glyphosate

    · 49 min · Episode 664

    What do we really know about glyphosate, one of the most widely used chemicals in our environment, and what happens when it gets into the body? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research…

  15. 663. Medication Truths: What Your Pharmacist Sees That Your Doctor Doesn't

    · 54 min · Episode 663

    What if the biggest problem with your health isn’t a lack of medication, but a lack of answers? In this episode, I’m joined by compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham for a candid conversation about medications, hormones,…

  16. BONUS: Cancer, Estrogen and Detox: What Happens After Your Body Uses Estrogen

    · 50 min · Bonus

    What happens to estrogen after your body has used it, and why does proper metabolism and elimination matter? In this bonus episode, I sit down with David Roberts and molecular biologist Dr. John Gildea to discuss…

  17. 662. Thyroid Nodules and Goiters: When to Watch, When to Act, and What May Help

    · 30 min · Episode 662

    A thyroid nodule may be small, but being told to simply “watch it” can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions. In this episode, I’m taking a closer look at thyroid nodules and goiters, what they actually are, why…

  18. 661. Before You Give Up on Your Health: The Missing Link to Joy, Healing & Health

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 661

    I’m joined by my dear friend Kristin Weitzel for a conversation about psychedelic-assisted therapy, trauma, nervous system regulation, and what it can look like to create meaningful change from the inside out. Kristin…

  19. 660. Can Light Actually Heal Your Cells, Thyroid & Nervous System? (What the Science Says)

    · 58 min · Episode 660

    What if the missing piece of your health isn't another supplement, medication, or protocol, but something your body has been communicating with all along: light? In this episode, I sit down with Gary Kiss, founder of…

  20. 659. GLP-1s Can’t Do It All: The No-BS Truth About Midlife Fat Loss with Danielle Kepics

    · 1 h 08 min · Episode 659

    What if the reason you're struggling to lose weight in midlife isn't that you need more discipline, more cardio, or another restrictive diet? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Kepics, a physician assistant…

  21. 658. GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss: Can They Heal Your Gut and Lower Inflammation

    · 46 min · Episode 658

    We usually hear about GLP-1 medications in the context of appetite and weight loss, but there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes, especially when it comes to the gut. In this episode, I’m looking at what we know…

  22. 657. Why Knowing Your DNA is VITAL for Personalized Medicine and Disease Prevention

    · 1 h 03 min · Episode 657

    In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle, Clinical Director of The DNA Company, to talk about what our genetics can actually tell us about our health. We use my own genetic report as a real-life…

  23. 656. Estrogen, Toxins & Your Metabolism: How to Clear the Junk

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 656

    What if one wellness tool could support energy, recovery, detoxification, and healthy aging by working with your body's own biology? Would you use it? In this episode, I'm joined once again by Connie Zack, co-founder…

  24. 655. The Collagen Lie: Why Your $30 Scoop Isn't Working (And the 3 Peptides That Actually Do

    · 42 min · Episode 655

    Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements on the market, but are all collagen products actually doing what their labels promise? In this episode, I break down what collagen does inside the body, why…

  25. Breast Implant Illness: Why Some Women Get Sick—and Others Don't

    · 1 h 02 min · Episode 654

    Breast implant illness is a topic that raises strong opinions, but in this conversation I wanted to move beyond fear and focus on thoughtful questions. I sat down with functional nutrition practitioner Michele Scarlet…

  26. 653. Part 2: The Brutally Honest Beauty Episode - Facelifts, Neogen Laser Update and Fillers

    · 31 min · Episode 653

    In this follow-up to my brutally honest beauty conversation, I'm sharing what happened after living with the Neogen plasma treatment for several more weeks and how my perspective has evolved now that I've had time to…

  27. 652. I Healed More in Six Hours Than in Decades: The Healing Conversation Everyone With a Pulse Needs to Hear.

    · 51 min · Episode 652

    After experiencing my own guided plant medicine journey, I wanted to have an honest conversation about what actually happened, what surprised me, and the questions I still had afterward. In this episode, I'm joined by…

  28. 651. Why You're Sick...It Isn't What You Think, But It's SHOCKING!

    · 59 min · Episode 651

    What if the way we think about food has been shaped by forces most of us have never considered? In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Sullivan Jr. and Ashley Leroux Sullivan, the founders of Jigsaw Health and…

  29. 650. Quick Fixes: GLP-1s and The Beauty Shot: A Little Too Close?

    · 23 min

    GLP-1 medications continue to dominate conversations about weight loss and metabolic health, but I think it's time for a more thoughtful discussion. In this episode, I step back from the headlines and explore both the…

  30. 649. If Nothing Has Worked, Try This: The Keto Flex Protocol for Women, Hormones & Hashimoto's with Ben Azadi

    · 51 min

    What if weight loss isn't something you force, but something that happens when your metabolism starts working the way it was designed to? In this conversation with Ben Azadi, we talk about why ketosis is a metabolic…

  31. 648. Why Your Supplements Aren't Working and How to Know What Your Body Needs

    · 41 min

    Here we go ... you're going to learn something new today! I'm diving into the often-misunderstood realm of the supplement industry. I'll be sharing insider insights and shedding light on the truths that often remain…

  32. 647. Wide Waistlines and Bloated Bellies: Why Midlife Fat is the Hardest to Get Rid Of

    · 49 min

    In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that hits home for so many of us – losing weight in midlife. And who better to guide us through this than the incredible Natalie Jill? She's not just any fitness guru;…

  33. 646. Why GLP-1s Will Never Fix Your Metabolism — But T2 + Glutathione Can: The Cellular Truth About Thyroid Optimization Nobody Is Telling You

    · 42 min

    GLP-1 medications can be effective tools for weight loss, but do they actually improve your metabolism? In this episode, I explain what the latest research says about GLP-1s, why muscle loss and a lower resting…

  34. 645. You Can't Take Weight Loss Advice from a Fat Doctor: Confessions and Longevity Hacks from America's Most Hated Doctor

    · 51 min

    Dr. Ivan Rusilko joins me to talk about why so many patients feel unheard, what he believes is missing from conventional healthcare, and how lifestyle, hormone balance, diagnostic testing, and patient education all fit…

  35. 644. The Thyroid is the Root Cause of Your OTHER Health Conditions

    · 27 min

    In this episode, I'm tackling one of the questions I hear more than almost any other: What is the real root cause of thyroid disease? I explain why I believe the thyroid itself deserves far more attention than it's…

  36. 643. Mastering GLP-1s in Peri and Menopause: What 95% of Women Are Doing Wrong

    · 1 h 13 min

    If you're eating well, exercising, prioritizing protein, and still struggling with weight gain in perimenopause or menopause, you're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with hormone expert Karen Martel to talk about…

  37. 642. This Changed My Skin More Than My Facelift + The Hair Treatment That Actually Works

    · 59 min

    I sit down with Dr. Steve Scottsdale to discuss some of the newest developments in regenerative aesthetics and why they may be changing the way we think about skin rejuvenation and hair restoration. We explore the…

  38. 641. The Hidden Dangers of Suppressing Your Cycle: What Every Woman Should Know About Birth Control, PCOS, and Hormone Health

    · 49 min

    Women's hormones influence far more than fertility, yet many women are never taught how deeply their cycles affect their overall health. In this episode, I sit down with Alisa Vitti, founder of Flo Living and creator…

  39. 640. The Brutally Honest Anti-Aging Episode: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Money)

    · 1 h 00 min

    What if everything you've been told about anti-aging is only half the story? In this brutally honest episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my complete anti-aging routine and sharing exactly what I do, what I've…

  40. 639. The Keto, GLP-1 & Fasting Mistakes Wrecking Midlife Women — with Maria Emmerich

    · 55 min

    In this episode, I sit down with nutrition expert and bestselling author Maria Emmerich to talk about a topic that rarely gets discussed honestly: what happens when health habits that seem beneficial start working…

  41. 638. The Get Sh*t Done Hormone: Why Testosterone Matters More Than You Think

    · 1 h 11 min

    In this episode, I explore one of the most misunderstood hormones in modern medicine: testosterone. While it's often associated with men or bodybuilding, testosterone plays a critical role in both men's and women's…

  42. 637. If I Only Had 90 Days to Fix My Thyroid From Scratch

    · 28 min

    What would I do if I had just 90 days to improve my thyroid health and had to start from scratch? In this episode, I walk through the exact framework I would follow if I had limited resources and needed to focus only…

  43. 636. How to Titrate Up Your T3 the RIGHT Way

    · 29 min

    In this episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I receive from patients: how do you actually titrate T3 safely and effectively? We walk through the practical side of increasing both natural desiccated…

  44. 635. The Truth Behind Medical Gaslighting

    · 26 min

    In this episode, I’m talking honestly about why so many patients leave doctor’s appointments feeling dismissed, unheard, or stuck in a cycle of “normal labs” despite ongoing symptoms. I walk through the structural…

  45. 634. Why 'Pushing Through' Is Wrecking Your Hormones with Kerstin Lindquist

    · 1 h 07 min

    I sit down with wellness coach and former QVC host Kerstin Lindquist to unpack the hidden ways stress is silently destroying women’s health. From dementia and hormone imbalance to gut issues, weight gain, burnout, and…

  46. 633. The Cortisol Loop, Hidden Inflammation & Why Your Thyroid Won't Heal with Dr. Taz Bhatia

    · 55 min

    In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Taz Bhatia to unpack her deeply personal journey from being a conventional ER physician dismissed by the very medical system she worked in, to becoming one of the leading voices in…

  47. 632. NDT (Natural Desiccated Thyroid) Medication Might Be Making You Worse

    · 28 min

    This episode is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about “natural” thyroid medication. In this conversation, I unpack why NDT medications like Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, and compounded T4/T3 can…

  48. 631. Why Your Thyroid Hates Intermittent Fasting + The 7 Skills to Lasting Health — with the Trim Healthy Mamas

    · 50 min

    If breakfast has become “optional” and food rules have left you more exhausted than empowered, this episode is going to completely flip the script on what lasting health actually looks like. In this conversation, I sit…

  49. 630. How to FIX Your Gut to Fix Your Hormones

    · 48 min

    In this episode, I sit down with board certified endocrinologist Dr. Cassie Smith to unpack the powerful connection between your gut, hormones, metabolism, and overall health. We dive into why so many people are still…

  50. 629. How to FIX YOUR THYROID

    · 23 min

    In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest takeaways from my new book, The Thyroid Fix, and explaining why the thyroid is the true master switch behind hormones, metabolism, energy, and overall health. If you’ve tried…

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