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Your symptoms are gifts, signs that something is going on. Be a health detective and look a little deeper.” – Dr. Amie Hornaman
In this inspiring episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Amie Hornaman — also known as “The Thyroid Fixer,” which just so happens to be the name of her wildly popular podcast. Dr. Amie is an author, international speaker, and the founder of the Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute. Her mission is one I deeply resonate with: to empower and educate those struggling with thyroid and hormonal imbalances through a personalized, compassionate approach to healing.
Dr. Amie’s journey is powerful. Before she became a leading voice in thyroid health, she was a competitive figure athlete — someone who knew exactly how to optimize her body through clean eating and rigorous training. But despite doing everything right, the scale kept going up. She was working out twice a day, eating whole, nutrient-dense foods… and still, her body was telling a different story.
Sound familiar?
Like so many of us, she found herself dismissed by doctor after doctor — being told she was “fine” while her symptoms screamed otherwise. Her experience mirrors what so many thyroid patients endure: frustration, confusion, and the feeling of being unheard.
In our conversation, we dive deep into the often-overlooked hormone T2, alongside T3 and T4, and explore how these critical thyroid hormones shift during perimenopause and menopause — a time we refer to as “thyropause.” Dr. Amie brings so much clarity and insight into how these hormonal transitions can dramatically affect thyroid function, metabolism, and quality of life.
This episode is filled with empowering knowledge and practical tools to help you become your own advocate and truly heal. If you’ve ever felt like your thyroid labs are “normal” but you don’t feel normal, or you’re navigating the complexities of midlife hormone shifts, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
It’s a must-listen filled with hope, healing, and the validation so many of us have longed for.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- The significance of T2: Understanding how this lesser-known thyroid hormone can impact metabolism and energy levels.
- Personal stories from the thyroid journey: Dr. Horneman shares her struggles and triumphs in finding effective treatment.
- The importance of personalized treatment: Why one-size-fits-all approaches to thyroid care often fall short.
- Thyropause explained: How hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect thyroid health.
- Advocating for your health: Tips on being your own health detective and navigating the healthcare system to find answers.
Guest Resources & Links
- Check out Dr. Amie Horneman’s websites: Dr. Amie Hornaman and Better Life Doctor
- Listen to Dr. Amie interview me on The Thyroid Fixer podcast
Freebies
- Dr. Horneman’s interactive assessment to help you interpret your own lab results
Supplements We Discussed
- Thyroid Fixxr T2 Supplement
- Metabolism Fixxr T2 Supplement
- Hormone Fixxr Women’s Testosterone Supplement
- Berberine for insulin resistance
Other Tools and Resources
- Quality compounding pharmacies for personalized hormone treatments
- Fitness trackers for monitoring activity levels: Apple watch, Fitbit
Books and Articles About Thyroid Health
- Top 10 Thyroid Tests and How to Interpret Them
- Finding Your Root Cause: Key Lab Tests
- How to Lose Weight With Hashimoto’s
This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to improve their thyroid health and navigate the complexities of hormonal changes. Tune in to hear more about how you can take charge of your health journey!
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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 her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol.
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About Our Guest
Dr. Amie Hornaman, known as “The Thyroid Fixer,” is an author, international speaker, and host of the top-rated medical podcast The Thyroid Fixer. She founded the Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute, delivering personalized thyroid and hormone health care across the U.S. and Canada. Creator of the Fixxr supplement line, Dr Amie designed formulas which target the issues she saw her patients struggle with such as weight loss, fatigue, low libido, and hormone imbalances. Inspired by her own journey with thyroid and hormone challenges, she is dedicated to helping others navigate these issues with empathy and expert care. Dr. Amie’s mission is to optimize your health, restore your life, and empower you to become the badass human you were meant to be.
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