Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations with Dr. Izabella Wentz

• 35: Are Your Adrenals Sabotaging Your Thyroid and Driving Your Fatigue? | Dr. Izabella Wentz

  In this episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz uncovers a commonly overlooked root cause of lingering symptoms in those with Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism: adrenal dysfunction. While many people begin thyroid medication expecting full relief, they often find themselves still plagued by fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings. Dr. Wentz explains how the adrenals — our body’s stress glands — play a vital role in energy, mood, and inflammation regulation, and why so many with thyroid issues also struggle with adrenal imbalances. Listeners will learn how to spot adrenal dysfunction, explore simple at-home and advanced testing options, and discover practical, research-backed strategies for restoring adrenal health. Drawing from her personal experience and clinical insights, Dr. Wentz also shares a sneak peek into her signature protocol that has helped thousands regain their energy and clarity — without extreme measures or complex testing. What you’ll learn in this episode:  Optimizing thyroid hormones can unmask adrenal dysfunction: The hormones work together in a feedback loop, and some people will initially feel better, then worse after starting thyroid hormones. This is a red flag for adrenal dysfunction.  Adrenal dysfunction is present in >90% of people with thyroid issues: If you're dealing with morning fatigue, cravings, anxiety, brain fog, or feeling wired but tired, your adrenals may be struggling, even if your labs look "normal." There are easy ways to test your adrenal health. From checking your blood pressure lying down vs. standing, to observing mood swings and irritability, your body offers clues even before formal testing. You don’t need expensive tests or extreme measures to feel better. Simple shifts like balancing blood sugar, sleeping more, reducing caffeine, and replenishing key nutrients can transform your energy in just a few weeks. Adaptogens and nutrients can help you feel like yourself again. Dr. Wentz discusses the ABCs of adrenal recovery — Adaptogens, B vitamins (like B1, B5, and P5P), and vitamin C — and how they can help you rebuild your energy. Dr. Wentz shares her “Adrenal Kickstart” drink. It tastes like an orange creamsicle and helps replenish electrolytes, stabilize blood sugar, and support cortisol balance, especially if you’re running on fumes in the morning. Tune in to learn more about the critical connection between adrenal function and thyroid health — and how small shifts in your daily routine can unlock big improvements in your energy, mood, and well-being. Be sure to subscribe to the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Sign up for the Thyroid Pharmacist Weekly Thyroid Solutions Newsletter here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/gift/  For the full list of resources and products mentioned in this episode, and to get the full episode transcript, see complete show notes here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/podcast/

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• 34: Getting to the Root Cause of Fatigue: A Functional Medicine Approach with Dr. Alex Carrasco

  In this episode of The Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations Podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Dr. Alex Carrasco, a board-certified physician, bestselling author, and founder of Nourish Medicine. Together, they unpack the many root causes of fatigue that go far beyond thyroid function. Dr. Carrasco shares how nutrient deficiencies, environmental toxins like mold, and even genetic polymorphisms can contribute to chronic exhaustion, especially in women with thyroid conditions. Listeners will walk away with a better understanding of why fatigue is a multifactorial issue and how to reclaim their energy with actionable strategies that include smarter supplementation, personalized testing, and simple lifestyle upgrades. Tune in to learn more about how to uncover and address the real causes behind chronic fatigue. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why fatigue is rarely caused by just one thing — and how to uncover all the hidden “logs” in your bonfire. Dr. Carrasco shares her metaphor of fatigue as a bonfire fueled by many logs — like nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, chronic infections, and emotional stress — and how removing them one by one can lead to real healing. The critical nutrient deficiencies that can mimic thyroid issues (it’s not just B12!).  Low levels of thiamine, ferritin, vitamin D, and CoQ10 can all contribute to fatigue, brain fog, and other symptoms that are often misattributed to thyroid dysfunction alone. The sleep mistake almost everyone makes — and how a simple circadian reset can help. Unfiltered morning sunlight and limiting blue light at night can dramatically improve sleep quality and energy levels throughout the day. The genetic blueprint that could explain your symptoms (plus what foods can help!). Polymorphisms like MTHFR and COMT can impact how your body handles nutrients, stress, and neurotransmitters, and knowing your genetic tendencies can help you eat and supplement smarter. The overlooked environmental factor that might be hiding in your home, office… or car. Mold exposure can suppress the immune system, drain your energy, and even impact mood and cognition. Be sure to subscribe to the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Sign up for the Thyroid Pharmacist Weekly Thyroid Solutions Newsletter here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/gift/ For the full list of resources and products mentioned in this episode, and to get the full episode transcript, see complete show notes here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/podcast/

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• 33: 11 Overlooked Strategies to Overcome Thyroid Fatigue | Dr. Izabella Wentz

  In this episode of The Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz explores one of the most debilitating symptoms of Hashimoto’s — fatigue. She shares her personal healing journey and outlines the 11 most effective strategies that helped her and thousands of others in her community reclaim their energy and vitality. From optimizing thyroid labs to uncovering nutrient deficiencies and supporting adrenal health, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone feeling constantly drained. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with thyroid fatigue for years, this episode offers hope and practical tools to help you feel like yourself again. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why “normal” TSH levels might still leave you feeling like a sloth – and where your levels really need to be. How low T3 and high reverse T3 can sabotage your energy – and the medications that may help. The key nutrient deficiencies that often get overlooked in fatigue – including the one that helped 88% of my readers feel better. How food sensitivities and blood sugar swings can drain your energy – and what to eat instead. The powerful connection between digestion and energy – and how a simple supplement changed everything for me. Tune in to learn more about overcoming Hashimoto’s fatigue with targeted, practical solutions that support the thyroid, adrenals, digestion, and more. Be sure to subscribe to the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Sign up for the Thyroid Pharmacist Weekly Thyroid Solutions Newsletter here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/gift/  For the full list of resources and products mentioned in this episode, and to get the full episode transcript, see complete show notes here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/podcast/

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• 32: Hangry & Hormonal? Metabolic Hypoglycemia, Weight Loss Resistance & Your Thyroid | Danielle Hamilton

  In this episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, Dr. Izabella Wentz  interviews Danielle "Dani" Hamilton, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and a renowned blood sugar expert. Dani specializes in utilizing a personalized circadian and quantum approach to optimize metabolic health, a journey sparked by her own struggles with PCOS, hypoglycemia, acne, and weight loss resistance.  The episode dives into the often-overlooked link between hypoglycemia and hypothyroidism, the many symptoms of low blood sugar, and how to balance blood sugar when you have hypoglycemia.   What you’ll learn in this episode: Why low blood sugar might be sabotaging your thyroid health: Hypoglycemia often flies under the radar in hypothyroidism and may be responsible for increased thyroid antibodies, fatigue, an inability to lose weight, anxiety, insomnia, cravings and mood swings.  Metabolic hypoglycemia is under-recognized: Many people experience symptoms like shakiness, anxiety, brain fog, or waking at 2 AM, even with blood sugar levels in the 70s or 80s—levels that are often dismissed by doctors as “normal.” Hypoglycemia can drive hormonal chaos: Dani reversed her PCOS not by directly treating hormones but by stabilizing her blood sugar. Dysregulated blood sugar disrupts thyroid function, sex hormones, cortisol, and even fertility. Your “personality traits” may be symptoms: Cravings, being “hangry,” needing snacks constantly, or being unable to skip meals are not just quirks—they’re often signs of blood sugar instability and metabolic dysfunction. Sunlight, not just food, fuels metabolism: Infrared and UVA light from the sun play a crucial role in mitochondrial health, blood sugar regulation, fat burning, and thyroid hormone activation. Dani emphasized our modern “sunlight deficiency” as a key factor in fatigue and metabolic issues. Leptin tells your body whether it’s safe to burn fat: Low leptin, common in over-stressed, underfed, overexercised women, suppresses thyroid function and keeps the body in famine mode. The solution isn’t more fasting—it’s strategic nourishment and nervous system regulation. Tune in to learn more about how to manage blood sugar effectively! Be sure to subscribe to the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Sign up for the Thyroid Pharmacist Weekly Thyroid Solutions Newsletter here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/gift/  For the full list of resources and products mentioned in this episode, and to get the full episode transcript, see complete show notes here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/podcast/

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• 31: When Kids Struggle: Thyroid Clues, OCD, Anxiety & Integrative Pediatric Care | Roy Steinbock

  In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews integrative pediatrician Dr. Roy Steinbock to explore the often-overlooked links between thyroid dysfunction, mental health, and chronic conditions in children and postpartum mothers. As a physician who blends conventional medicine with functional and holistic tools, Dr. Steinbock shares practical insights on how to identify and address root causes of common issues like fatigue, anxiety, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). What you’ll learn in this episode: Thyroid disorders in kids often present differently than in adults. Dr. Roy shares how symptoms like anxiety, constipation, insomnia, and even changes in handwriting can indicate an underlying thyroid issue. Postpartum thyroid dysfunction is more common than you think. Many mothers with postpartum anxiety or depression may actually have undiagnosed thyroid issues, and testing TSH alone often isn’t enough. Iron and ferritin levels are crucial for thyroid and mental health. Dr. Roy explains how low ferritin can trigger fatigue, anxiety, immune dysfunction and even behavioral issues in children — even when hemoglobin levels (iron tests) appear normal. Furthermore they can prevent proper use of thyroid hormones. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be tied to thyroid and nutrient imbalances. Supplements like myo-inositol, NAC, and even nutritional lithium can make a big impact — especially when combined with thyroid support. PANDAS is a real and underdiagnosed condition. We break down the signs, the overlap with thyroid dysfunction, and how antibiotics and IVIG therapy are helping some children recover. Tune in to learn more about pediatric thyroid health, mental health, and how integrative care can offer lasting healing for families. Be sure to subscribe to the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast so you don’t miss an episode! Sign up for the Thyroid Pharmacist Weekly Thyroid Solutions Newsletter here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/gift/  For the full list of resources and products mentioned in this episode, and to get the full episode transcript, see complete show notes here: https://thyroidpharmacist.com/articles/podcast/

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