20: German New Medicine Approach to Thyroid Health

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“The body is wired to heal.” – Dr. Lauryn Lax

This episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast features Dr. Lauryn Lax, a former TV journalist turned functional medicine expert. Dr. Lauryn shares her inspiring journey of overcoming 13 chronic illnesses, including Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, IBS, Lyme disease, mast cell activation, mold toxicity, orthorexia, and anorexia. Now a functional medicine expert, Dr. Lauryn empowers others to heal from within, with a focus on gut health, hormones, detoxing, faith, and mindset.

The conversation delves into the psychological aspects of healing, where Dr. Lauryn discusses the healing philosophies of German New Medicine and their relevance in thyroid and adrenal health.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The “Kidney Collecting Tubule Conflict” and Isolation Weight Gain: Dr. Lauryn explains how sudden, unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and thyroid/hormonal issues can stem from emotional trauma — especially feelings of abandonment, isolation, or existential fear. During the pandemic, many people (including myself) experienced this “beached whale syndrome,” where the body retains water and weight as a protective mechanism due to deep emotional stress.
• Thyroid Symptoms as Metaphors for “Uncaught Morsels:” In German New Medicine, thyroid issues often stem from a psychological perception of “not being able to catch a morsel”— whether that’s time, love, purpose, or personal space. For women, this often relates to self-sacrifice, lack of boundaries, or losing one’s identity in caregiving or work.
• Gut-First Approach to Healing the Thyroid: Dr. Lauryn emphasizes that true thyroid healing starts in the gut. She explains how optimizing digestion, healing intestinal permeability, and rebalancing the microbiome can restore hormone function — even in autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s.
• Healing the Identity Before the Body: One of Dr. Lauryn’s core teachings is helping clients rewrite their identity — moving from “I am Hashimoto’s” or “I am sick” to “I am healing” or “I am resilient.” She encourages designing a higher version of self (“that girl/guy”) and embodying that person before full physical healing manifests.
• The Power of Mindset in Food Reactions: She shares how food sensitivities aren’t just biological but can be linked to unresolved emotional stressors. For instance, a child may develop a peanut allergy after experiencing emotional trauma while eating a PB & J sandwich, connecting the food to danger. Rewiring the nervous system and beliefs can help reverse food reactions.
• Mold Sensitivity and Emotional Resilience: Mold toxicity symptoms often correlate with a prior season of intense stress. Dr. Lauryn points out that mold is the trigger — but the body’s inability to detox is usually due to weakened resilience from trauma, toxins, or immune imbalance. Addressing the inner terrain is as vital as detoxing the mold.
• Healing is 80% Emotional and 20% Tactical: Whether it’s an autoimmune illness, food sensitivities, or gut dysfunction, Dr. Lauryn’s approach is 80% about resolving the emotional root and 20% about physical support (like enzymes, magnesium, sauna, or supplements). She uses mindset tools like mantras (“What would healthy me do?”) and EFT tapping to rewire the nervous system.

Guest Resources/Connect with Dr. Lauryn Lax

• Connect with Dr. Lauryn at her website and on Instagram
• Check out her Total Gut Reset Program
• Learn about the Kidney Collecting Tubules Conflict
• Read Dr. Lauryn’s article – Happy Weight: My Top 5 Kidney Support Strategies 
• Book recommendation from Dr. Lauryn – The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy

Freebies

• Dr. Lauryn’s 3-Day Gut Cleanse Protocol

Supplements We Discussed

• Holozymes – Digestive enzymes from Steve Wright’s Healthy Gut line (Use Coupon code WENTZ for 15% off)
• Ionic magnesium
• Source Naturals Wellness Formula
• Vitamin C
• Glutathione 
• Propolis Throat Spray
• P5P – Helpful for the metabolism of oxalates

Books and Articles For Further Support

• Read Dr. Wentz’ book: Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving
• Mold: A Potential Trigger of Hashimoto’s
• 6 Root Causes Behind Leaky Gut and Autoimmunity
• Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis and Hashimoto’s
• Strategies to Overcome Anxiety with Hashimoto’s
• Are Your Adrenals Sabotaging Your Health?
• Is Blasto Behind Your Hashimoto’s, Hives and IBS?
• The Fundamental Gut Health Protocol
• H. pylori testing and treatment
• Study: Eradication of Blastocystis hominis prevents the development of symptomatic Hashimoto’s thyroiditis: a case report
• Study: Improving Hashimoto’s thyroiditis by eradicating Blastocystis hominis: Relation to IL-17
• Learn about German New Medicine

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from someone who has truly walked the path to wellness!

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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. Lauryn Lax is a former TV news journalist turned functional medicine expert and health disruptor. After overcoming 13 chronic illnesses 100%, she now empowers others to heal from the inside out through her Total Gut Reset Method. With 25-plus years of personal and clinical experience, Dr. Lauryn specializes in gut health, hormones, detox, mindset, and faith. Featured on CBS, ABC, Good Morning America, USA Today, and TEDx, she shares her story and expertise through books, podcasts, and online content.

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