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In this episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, I interviewed Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as “The Thyroid Fixer,” about her incredible personal health journey and her new book, The Thyroid Fix. Dr. Amie is a hormone optimization specialist, founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, and a leading voice in functional medicine for women struggling with thyroid and hormone imbalances.
Like so many of us, Dr. Amie was told by six different doctors that her labs were “normal” – all while gaining weight, losing her hair, and feeling completely exhausted. That experience fueled her mission to help women uncover the root causes of their symptoms and reclaim their health.
In this conversation, we dive into why so many thyroid patients remain symptomatic despite treatment, and what it really takes to feel well again. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or like something is missing, this episode will feel incredibly validating.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why most thyroid patients don’t feel better on T4-only medications. Dr. Amie shares that only a small percentage of people truly thrive on T4 alone, and explains why adding T3 or using alternative therapies can be a game changer for energy, weight, and hair health.
- How “thyropause” impacts women over 40. Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause can trigger or worsen thyroid dysfunction, creating a cascade of symptoms that are often dismissed as “just aging.”
- The foundational nutrients your thyroid needs to function. Dr. Amie discusses how key nutrient deficiencies (vitamin D, magnesium, B vitamins, and L-tyrosine) can prevent proper thyroid hormone production and conversion.
- Why you must address the whole body to heal the thyroid. Dr. Amie explains why focusing on thyroid labs alone isn’t enough – and how hormones, gut health, stress, and metabolism must all be supported together for lasting results.
- The truth about iodine (and how to use it safely). Iodine can be beneficial when used correctly, but high doses or improper use can backfire.
- One simple dietary shift that can reduce autoimmune attacks. A gluten-free diet may help lower thyroid antibodies and inflammation by reducing immune system confusion and reactivity in people with Hashimoto’s.
I’m so excited to share that Dr. Hornaman has a brand new book coming out on a topic that’s near and dear to my heart: The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won’t Budge. If you’ve been told your thyroid labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, foggy, and off (I know this is the case for many of my clients), this one is a must-read. It’s a real-world roadmap to help you understand your labs, uncover root causes, and advocate for the right treatment, so that you can finally feel like yourself again. Order your copy today!
Freebies
- Order The Thyroid Fix here and get access to $499 worth of free bonuses and resources here!
Guest Resources / Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman
- Learn more at Dr. Hornaman’s Website
- Follow her on Instagram and Facebook
- Listen to The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer podcast
- Book a call with the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic
- Shop the Fixxr® Supplement Line
Supplements We Discussed
- Thyroid Fixxr T2 Supplement – Targeted thyroid support for thyroid function and metabolic signaling.
- Metabolism Fixxr T2 Supplement – Targeted support for metabolic function, energy production, and appetite balance.
- Hormone Fixxr Women’s Testosterone Supplement – Formulated to support the natural pathways that influence healthy testosterone levels in women.
- Vitamin D – Supports immune balance and hormone regulation in Hashimoto’s. Consider Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3.
- Magnesium – Helps convert T4 into active T3 and supports stress resilience. Consider Rootcology Magnesium Citrate Powder.
- B Vitamins – Vitamins including B12 and thiamine provide foundational support for energy production and thyroid function. Consider Pure Encapsulations B12 and Rootcology Benfotiamine.
- Iodine – Supports thyroid hormone production when used carefully and in the right dose.
- L-Tyrosine – An amino acid that supports the production of thyroid hormones. Consider Rootcology Adrenal Support.
- Selenium – Helps reduce thyroid antibodies and supports T4 to T3 conversion. Consider Rootcology Selenium + Myo-inositol.
- Black Cumin Seed Oil – May reduce inflammation and autoimmune activity. Consider Rootcology Black Cumin Seed Extract.
- Vitamin C – Supports adrenal health and helps the body tolerate iodine.
- Pregnenolone – A precursor hormone that supports adrenal and hormonal balance.
- DHEA – A hormone precursor that can support energy and hormone levels when used appropriately.
- Collagen – Supports hair, skin, nails, and provides additional protein support. Consider Bulletproof Collagen Peptides.
- Creatine – Supports muscle, brain health, and energy production.
Other Tools and Resources
- Salt loading protocol – Helps support adrenal health and iodine tolerance. Consider Redmond Real Salt as part of a salt loading protocol.
- Key Lab Tests / Key Thyroid Lab Tests – Comprehensive thyroid and functional medicine testing will give you a more complete picture of your thyroid, hormone, and gut health than the tests you will get at a conventional doctor’s office.
- Gluten-free diet – Reduces autoimmune activity and inflammation in Hashimoto’s.
- Red light therapy – May support hair growth and cellular health. If you’d like to give it a try, consider a product from Lumebox or Red Light Rising.
- Listen to the previous podcast with myself and Dr. Amie Hornaman, Unlocking the Mystery of T2 and Thyropause.
- Bioactive Collagen Peptides – Look for collagen peptide products with ingredients like Verisol, Fortigel, and Fortibone, for hair, skin, and nails.
Books and Articles About Thyroid Health
- The Benefits of Vitamin D for Your Thyroid
- Studies on Magnesium and Thyroid Health
- The Effect of Iodine on Hashimoto’s
- The Benefits of Amino Acids for Hashimoto’s
- Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%
- Black Seed Oil and Hashimoto’s
- Top 11 Things You Need to Know about Thyroid Medications
- Is Gluten the Root Cause of Your Thyroid Condition?
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About Our Host
Dr. Izabella Wentz
Dr. Izabella Wentz is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms.
Dr. Izabella Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, the Wall Street Journal bestseller Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health, and Adrenal Transformation Protocol. Her latest book, IBS: Finding and Treating the Root Cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is now out in the world, and available here!
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About Our Guest
Dr. Amie Hornaman has devoted her career to helping women reclaim their health by addressing the root causes of thyroid and hormone dysfunction through the power of Functional Medicine. Known as “The Thyroid Fixer,” Dr. Amie is a practicing hormone optimization specialist and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of thyroid health. She is the CEO and founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, an international telehealth practice serving patients across the U.S. and Canada, and creator of the science-backed Fixxr® supplement line designed to target stubborn weight, fatigue, low libido, and hormone imbalances.
Dr. Amie is the host of the top-rated podcast The Thyroid Fixer, empowering listeners with the truth about thyroid health, hormones, and functional medicine. She has been featured in documentaries including SHEALED (Amazon Prime), Ageless, and Hormones, Health, and Harmony. Driven by her own experience with thyroid and hormone misdiagnoses – being told by six different doctors that her labs were “normal” while gaining over 20 pounds, battling crushing fatigue, and losing her hair – Dr. Amie understands the frustration women over 40 face when their symptoms are dismissed as “just aging.”
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