Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl

Why Women Feel Exhausted Even With “Normal” Thyroid Labs | Dr. Amie Hornaman | Ep. 487

Trim Healthy Podcast w/Serene & Pearl

Show Notes

Are you exhausted, cold, foggy, gaining weight, or feeling “off” even though your thyroid labs look “normal”? In this episode of The Trim Healthy Podcast, Serene and Pearl welcome back special guest Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid Fixer, to talk about her new book The Thyroid Fix and why so many women are struggling without getting real answers.

Dr. Amie shares her own powerful story of being dismissed and misdiagnosed, explains the difference between “normal” and truly optimal thyroid labs, and unpacks why T4-only medications may not be enough for many women. Together, we talk about Hashimoto’s, perimenopause, menopause, cortisol, testosterone, birth control, T2, and why thyroid health is deeply connected to energy, metabolism, mood, sleep, weight, and long-term wellness.

This conversation is full of straight talk, hope, and practical insight for women who know something is wrong but have been told everything looks fine.

In this episode, we discuss:

* Why “normal” thyroid labs may still leave women feeling terrible * Dr. Amie’s personal journey with thyroid misdiagnosis * The connection between thyroid, sex hormones, cortisol, and metabolism * Why T4-only thyroid medication may not optimize thyroid health * Hashimoto’s, autoimmune risk, and low testosterone * How perimenopause and menopause can impact thyroid function * Birth control’s effect on thyroid and hormone health * What T2 is and why it may support metabolism and energy * Why thyroid hormone replacement is not “just another medication”

Learn more from Dr. Amie at dramie.com Order The Thyroid Fix at thyroidfixbook.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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