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

Dr. Amie Hornaman
The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It
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  • The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

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

    05/26/2026 | 56 mins.
    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 integrative medicine. After struggling with hair loss, weight gain, brain fog, PCOS, hypothyroidism, and years of medical gaslighting, Dr. Taz realized the answer was never going to come from a one size fits all prescription pad. 

    Together, we dive into the real root causes behind hormone dysfunction, the dangerous “cortisol loop” keeping so many women inflamed and exhausted, and why your gut may be the missing piece no one has looked at yet.

    We also get into some seriously fascinating territory around the emotional and energetic side of healing, including the connection between thyroid disease and the throat chakra, why so many women lose their voice before they lose their health, and how ancient medicine may have understood the body better than we do today. 

    What you’ll learn:


    Why “high cortisol” is rarely the full story


    The hidden connection between PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, and hair loss


    How gut health quietly controls your hormones behind the scenes


    The surprising hormone patterns tied to different female personality types


    Why some women crash harder during perimenopause than others


    The overlooked emotional component of thyroid disease


    What Dr. Taz really thinks about pellets, online hormone clinics, and GLP-1s


    How to know if your body is stuck in an inflammation loop

    Healing is not supposed to happen in isolation, and conversations like this are how we start changing the future of women’s health together.

    Resources from Dr. Taz:

    Dr. Taz’s community membership:

    holplus.co/circle

    Dr. Taz’s book Superwoman Rx: https://shop.holplus.co/products/super-woman-rx 

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

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

    05/22/2026 | 30 mins.
    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 actually make some people feel worse instead of better, even when they seem to help at first. 

    I walk through the hidden issues that many practitioners miss, including reverse T3 problems, poor T4 to T3 conversion, autoimmune flare-ups, and the dangers of being stuck on doses that are too low to truly optimize your thyroid. If you’ve been told your labs are “fine” while your symptoms keep getting worse, this episode is going to connect a lot of dots for you. I also get real about the thyroid industry itself and explain why “natural” does not automatically mean better.

    What you’ll learn:


    Why feeling better at first on NDT can sometimes be misleading


    The hidden thyroid marker most practitioners never explain properly


    What your body may actually be doing with all that T4


    The surprising reason “natural” thyroid medication is not always the safer option


    How Hashimoto’s can completely change the thyroid medication equation


    The subtle mistake that can leave you feeling even more hypothyroid

    My goal with this podcast is to empower you with the education and confidence to ask better questions, advocate for yourself, and finally understand what your body has been trying to tell you all along. Tune in now and let’s figure this out together.

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

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

    05/19/2026 | 51 mins.
    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 down with the founders of Trim Healthy Mama, Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison, to unpack the powerful message behind their new book Seven Skills for Lasting Health. We dive into why so many women are burned out from extreme dieting, fasting trends, and all-or-nothing thinking, and how developing sustainable “skills” instead of rigid rules can completely transform your metabolism, hormones, mindset, and relationship with food. 

    What you’ll learn:


    Why skipping breakfast may be working against your metabolism


    The surprising connection between cortisol, thyroid health, and fasting


    How perfectionism quietly sabotages long term health goals


    The real reason extreme diets stop working over time


    How to fuel your body without obsessing over calories or macros

    If you want to dive deeper into the seven skills we discussed today, grab the book and connect with Pearl and Serene through the links in the show notes. You do not have to live stuck in food confusion and metabolic burnout anymore. There is a gentler, sustainable path forward.

    Resources from Pearl and Serene:

    Pre-Order 7 Skills to Lasting Health: https://store.trimhealthymama.com/product/7-skills-to-lasting-health-preorder/ 

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

    630. How to FIX Your Gut to Fix Your Hormones

    05/15/2026 | 50 mins.
    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 struggling despite “normal labs,” why conventional medicine continues to miss key thyroid markers, and how gut dysfunction can quietly sabotage everything from T3 conversion to estrogen metabolism. Dr. Cassie shares her own story of being medically gaslit, dismissed, and forced to search for answers after Graves’ disease turned her life upside down, and how that journey completely transformed the way she practices medicine today.

    We talk about reverse T3, leaky gut, autoimmune disease, estrogen dominance, cancer risk, thyroid medication misconceptions, and the frustrating “eat less, exercise more” advice that continues to fail women every day. Dr. Cassie also shares practical free strategies anyone can start implementing immediately to support healing and finally feel better.

    What you’ll learn:


    Why “normal labs” might still leave you feeling completely hypothyroid


    The surprising role gut bacteria play in thyroid hormone conversion


    What actually happens when T3 cannot get into the cell


    The hidden connection between estrogen metabolism and gut health


    How stress and inflammation can quietly sabotage every hormone in your body


    Why some hormone clinics may actually be making symptoms worse

    Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and tag us on social media with your biggest takeaway from the episode. And if you are ready to better understand the root cause of your symptoms, grab Dr. Cassie Smith’s book Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Hormones and start taking your power back one step at a time. 

    Resources from Dr. Cassie:

    Get your copy of Dr. Cassie’s Book: https://guthormonefix.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 

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

    629. How to FIX YOUR THYROID

    05/12/2026 | 25 mins.
    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 

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