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

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 the supplements, detoxes, gut healing protocols, or wellness trends and still don’t feel like yourself, this conversation is going to challenge everything you thought you knew about thyroid health.

I also dive into the symptoms most people overlook, why standard thyroid testing is failing so many patients, and how medical gaslighting keeps women suffering for years without answers. I break down the difference between “normal” and optimal lab ranges, why T4-only medication often leaves people feeling worse, and how personalized thyroid treatment can completely transform your energy, metabolism, confidence, and quality of life.

What you’ll learn:


Why your thyroid could be controlling far more than you realize


The surprising symptoms that may point to hypothyroidism


What most doctors are missing when they run thyroid labs


The hidden reason weight loss efforts stop working


Why “normal” test results might not mean healthy at all


The truth about thyroid medication that no one explains properly


How hormones, metabolism, cortisol, and thyroid function all connect


What it actually looks like to “fix” your thyroid in a realistic way

If you’re ready to take a deeper dive into understanding your symptoms, labs, treatment options, and what real thyroid optimization looks like, make sure to grab a copy of The Thyroid Fix. I truly believe this information has the power to help you advocate for yourself, reclaim your energy, and finally start feeling like you again.

Purchase a Copy of The Thyroid Fix book: https://thyroidfixbook.com/ 

Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/

New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order

Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% 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 

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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/ 

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If you feel like you’re doing everything right and still can’t lose weight, this episode is going to hit you hard in the best way. In this conversation, I walk through the real reasons behind weight loss resistance and why it’s almost never as simple as calories in versus calories out. I break down how your thyroid, hormones, insulin, stress levels, and even your liver all play a role in whether your body burns fat or holds onto it.

I also dig into the biggest mistakes I see over and over again, from under-eating and overtraining to relying on trendy diets that backfire long term. We talk about what your body actually needs to feel safe enough to release weight, how to think about food beyond just calories, and why movement and muscle matter more than you’ve been told. If you’ve been stuck, frustrated, and questioning your body, this episode will help you start connecting the dots and finally understand what’s really going on. 

What you’ll learn:


Why your body might be “stuck” in fat storage mode


The hidden role your thyroid plays in your metabolism


How insulin resistance quietly sabotages your progress


The surprising ways stress and cortisol impact weight


What most people get wrong about calories and dieting


Why eating too little can actually make things worse


How your hormones influence muscle, fat loss, and energy


The missing piece that could change your results completely

If this episode resonates with you, start taking inventory of what your body might be trying to tell you and where you can make small, meaningful shifts. And if you know someone who feels stuck in their weight loss journey, share this episode with them. It could be the perspective shift they’ve been needing.

Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/

New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order

Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% 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

This might be the wake-up call your fatigue has been waiting for. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reasons you feel exhausted all the time and why the answer isn’t always what you’ve been told. We go far beyond surface-level advice and dig into the root causes of fatigue, from thyroid optimization and hormone imbalances to hidden issues like low ferritin, poor sleep, adrenal dysfunction, and even mitochondrial health. I walk you through how to stop guessing and start identifying what’s actually going on in your body so you can finally make progress.

I also challenge the habits and “quick fixes” that might be keeping you stuck. We talk about how your nutrition, hydration, stimulants, and even your daily choices could be silently draining your energy. This episode is part education, part reality check, and all about empowering you to take control of what you can fix starting today. If you’re tired of being tired and ready to connect the dots your doctor may have missed, this conversation will give you a completely new lens on your energy, your health, and what’s actually possible for you.

What you’ll learn:


Why your fatigue might not be your thyroid even if you think it is


The overlooked lab markers that could explain everything


What your daily habits are secretly doing to your energy levels


The surprising connection between stress, hormones, and burnout


Why “healthy” foods could still be working against you

Your energy isn’t something you have to keep fighting for forever. When you address the root cause, everything changes. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, this is your starting point.

Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/

New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order

Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% 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

Is what you’re feeling “just aging” or something deeper? If you’ve ever wondered that, this episode is going to completely reframe the way you see your body. In this conversation, I sit down with Andrea Donsky to unpack the real story behind perimenopause and menopause, and why so many women feel blindsided by symptoms they were never warned about. We dive into the surprising reality that there are over 100 possible symptoms, many of them mental and cognitive, and why fatigue, anxiety, brain fog, and sleep disruption often show up long before hot flashes ever do. I also explore the frustrating gap in care where women are dismissed or told everything is normal, and what that means for how we advocate for ourselves.

We go deeper into what is actually driving these symptoms, from blood sugar dysregulation and stress to nervous system overload and shifting hormones, and how all of it is more connected than you think. Andrea shares practical insights from her research and her book, including how nutrition, lifestyle, mindset, and even the way you think about your experience can dramatically impact how you move through this phase.

What you’ll learn:


Why the most common menopause symptoms are not the ones you’ve been told to expect


The surprising reason so many women wake up between 2 and 4 a.m.


What your anxiety, brain fog, and exhaustion might actually be trying to tell you


The hidden connection between blood sugar, stress, and hormone symptoms

You do not have to keep guessing, and you definitely do not have to keep suffering in silence. There is a different way to move through this, and it starts with understanding.

Resources from Andrea:

Book: http://www.nourishingmenopausebook.com

Website: http://www.wearemorphus.com

List of 103+ symptoms: Interactive Symptoms List 

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andreadonsky

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreadonsky

Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/

New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order

Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% 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

Everything you thought you knew about menopause may be missing the gut connection. In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Cynthia Thurlow to explore the powerful link between the gut microbiome, hormones, and how women experience perimenopause and menopause.

We unpack why symptoms like bloating, brain fog, anxiety, weight resistance, estrogen dominance, and even poor response to hormone therapy may have far more to do with gut health than most women realize. 

What you’ll learn:


Why your gut may be influencing your hormones more than you realize


The hidden reason some women do not feel better on hormone therapy


What the estrobolome is and why it could change how you think about estrogen


How gut health may affect brain fog, anxiety, and mood in midlife


The surprising connection between trauma, cortisol, and ovarian aging


Why autoimmune issues and inflammation may rise during perimenopause


Foundational shifts that may matter more than the latest biohacking trends


The overlooked systems that may be driving symptoms no one has connected for you before

If you have been struggling with symptoms that feel disconnected or dismissed, this conversation may help you finally start connecting the dots. Tune in and discover why the gut may be one of the most important places to begin.

Resources from Cynthia:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow___/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1004505663061383 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-thurlow-50395a9/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cynthiathurlow 

Website: https://cynthiathurlow.com/ 

The Midlife Pause supplements: http://themidlifepause.com 

The Menopause Gut: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/777129/the-menopause-gut-

by-cynthia-thurlow-np/ 

Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/

New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order

Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% 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