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

This conversation will challenge what you think you know about healing, your brain, and what’s actually keeping you stuck. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dave Rabin to unpack the powerful connection between your mind, your body, and your beliefs, especially when it comes to anxiety, depression, thyroid issues, and hormonal changes. We explore how your perception of stress shapes your reality, why so many people stay trapped in cycles of symptoms despite doing everything “right,” and what modern neuroscience is revealing about your true capacity to heal.

We also dive deep into what is really happening in the brain during hypothyroidism, perimenopause, and menopause, and why so many women are misdiagnosed or handed quick fixes that never address the root cause. This episode will open your eyes to the role of self-limiting beliefs, the placebo and nocebo effect, and how identity, labels, and even well-meaning diagnoses can reinforce illness.

What you’ll learn:


Why your beliefs can directly impact your symptoms and healing outcomes


The surprising science behind placebo and nocebo effects


How self-limiting identities can keep you stuck in chronic illness


What is actually happening in the brain during hormonal shifts


Why thyroid issues are often missed in mental health conversations


The difference between stabilization and true healing


How overstimulation is quietly driving anxiety in modern life


Simple, no-cost ways to begin regulating your nervous system today

Take a moment to reflect on where you might be giving your power away and where you can start reclaiming it. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and if you are ready to go deeper, make sure you subscribe so you never miss what’s coming next. This is where we stop settling and start rewriting the story.

Resources from Dave:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dmlrabin 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/daverabin  

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavemdphd/ 

Website: drdave.io 

Apollo Neuroscience: Apolloneuro.com 

The Board of Medicine: Boardofmedicine.org 

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Everything you thought you knew about weight loss after 40 is wrong, and it is not your fault. In this episode, I’m covering what is actually happening inside your body when the scale will not budge despite eating less and working out more. I break down the hormonal shifts that hit in your 40s, why they feel like they came out of nowhere, why no one prepared you for them, and how they completely rewire your metabolism, fat storage, and energy. We are talking about the real reason your old strategies stopped working and why pushing harder can actually make things worse.

I walk you through the three major hormones driving this change, thyroid, estradiol, and testosterone, and how each one impacts your ability to burn fat, build muscle, and feel like yourself again. 

What you’ll learn:


Why your metabolism did not slow down but adapted to something bigger


The hidden hormone shifts quietly sabotaging your fat loss


The real reason your workouts feel harder but deliver fewer results


What “normal labs” might be missing about your health


The surprising link between muscle loss, hormones, and stubborn weight gain


Why belly fat after 40 is not just about diet or stress


The overlooked hormone that could be the missing piece to your results


What most women are never told about fixing their metabolism

If this episode hits home for you, do not ignore it. This is your turning point. Start asking better questions, get the right data, and stop settling for answers that do not actually serve you. If you are ready to go deeper, take the next step toward understanding your body on a whole new level, because when you fix the internal environment, everything on the outside starts to change.

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Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 

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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!

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In this mashup episode, I pull together some of the most powerful conversations and expert insights on progesterone and turn them into a fast-paced, no-fluff deep dive into what’s actually happening in your body. We unpack why so many women are being told they’re “fine” while dealing with weight gain, anxiety, sleep issues, and cycle chaos - and ask the bigger question: is it really estrogen dominance… or are we missing the root cause entirely?

Throughout this episode, I connect the dots between progesterone, thyroid function, fertility, stress, and even brain health - bringing in perspectives from multiple experts to challenge what you’ve been taught about hormones. From the role progesterone plays in pregnancy and mood to its impact on metabolism, histamine, and perimenopause symptoms, this is your shortcut to understanding one of the most overlooked hormones in women’s health. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or stuck in your healing journey, this episode is designed to give you clarity, validation, and a whole new lens to look through.

What you’ll learn:


Why “estrogen dominance” might not mean what you think it does


The surprising reason progesterone is often the first hormone to decline


How stress may be silently depleting a hormone you desperately need


The hidden connection between progesterone, thyroid function, and metabolism


Why some women feel worse before they feel better when starting progesterone


The misunderstood link between progesterone and mood, anxiety, and sleep


What your cycle (or lack of one) could be trying to tell you


A perspective on hormone replacement that most doctors aren’t discussing

If this episode opens your eyes, don’t keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend who’s been struggling, screenshot and tag me with your biggest takeaway, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next. This is just the beginning of changing the conversation around your hormones and your health.

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Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 

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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!

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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.

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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:

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Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 

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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 

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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 

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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.

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