The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

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1. 679. The Hidden Menopause Symptoms Doctors Rarely Mention with Dr. Fiona Lovely

   3 november 2026 · 1 uur

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   Aging can absolutely suck, but the good news is we finally know what to do about it. In this episode, I'm joined again by my friend Dr. Fiona Lovely, a chiropractor, menopause educator, and host of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast, to unpack why perimenopause is so much more than hot flashes and a missing period. Fiona explains why menopause is really a brain event, how losing estrogen can affect your mood, sleep, memory, and focus, and why so many women dismiss these symptoms instead of bringing them to their doctor.
   We also get into lesser-known symptoms like frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, and vaginal and vulvar changes, and why maintaining your hormones may help protect your bones, brain, and heart. Fiona also shares how she created her Menopause Doula Certification, what a menopause doula actually does, and how women from any background, from healthcare providers to career changers, can turn their own experience into a business helping other women.
   What you'll learn:
   Why menopause is a brain event, not just a reproductive one
   How declining estrogen can affect your sleep, mood, memory, and focus
   Why so many women dismiss their own symptoms instead of telling their doctor
   What the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause is, including frozen shoulder and plantar fasciitis
   How the loss of estrogen affects vaginal and vulvar tissue
   Why Fiona says hormones may help protect your bones, brain, and heart
   What a menopause doula does, and how they help fill the gap in menopause care
   How women from any background can become certified menopause doulas and build their own business
   Tune in to learn why you get to choose how you age, and how your own menopause journey could become your next chapter.
   Enrollment for the 2027 Menopause Doula Certification cohort opens in November, with classes starting in January 2027.
   Resources from Dr. Fiona:
   Sign up for the Menopause Doula Certification webinar (Nov. 13 & 20): https://myrootabl.com/r/TTnhfXcf?rootabl=dramie
   Not Your … Lees meer

2. 678. Low Hormones and Cancer: What You’re Not Being Told

   30 oktober 2026 · 54 min

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   What if the hormone most women are never offered is one of the most important for your brain, your mood, and your long-term health?
   In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Terri DeNeui, a board-certified nurse practitioner, founder of EVEXIAS Health Solutions, and author of Hormone Havoc, to unpack why testosterone isn't just a "dude hormone."
   We talk about how testosterone can start declining as early as your 30s, its connection to depression and anxiety, and why women who've had a hysterectomy are rarely told they may need it replaced. We also get into why "normal" testosterone labs aren't the same as optimal, why DHEA alone usually can't fill the gap, and what the research says about testosterone, estrogen, and breast health, including what the Women's Health Initiative actually found. Dr. Terri also breaks down the testosterone and prostate cancer myth for the guys, and why low testosterone may be behind that grumpy, irritable husband.
   What you'll learn:
   Why testosterone isn't just a male hormone, and what it does for your brain, mood, and body
   How testosterone can start declining in your 30s, and how birth control pills may affect it
   Why women who've had a hysterectomy may need more than estrogen replacement
   Why DHEA alone usually isn't enough to replace low testosterone
   What "normal" testosterone and DHEA labs miss, and where Dr. Terri likes to see them
   What the research says about testosterone, estrogen, and breast health
   How synthetic progestins differ from bioidentical progesterone in the Women's Health Initiative findings
   Why Dr. Terri says testosterone isn't the enemy when it comes to prostate cancer
   Tune in to learn why testosterone deserves a place in the conversation about your hormones, no matter your age.
   Resources from Dr. Terri:
   Website: https://drterri.com
   EVEXIAS Health Solutions: https://evexias.com
   Hormone Havoc (book): https://hormonehavoc.com
   The Dr. Terri Show podcast: available wherever you listen to podcasts
   Sources:
   Newswire: Dr. Terri DeNeui… Lees meer

3. 677. How to maintain muscle and hair as you age (and if you're on a GLP)

   27 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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   What if the weight you're losing on a GLP-1, or from cutting calories, isn't just fat?
   In this episode, I'm joined again by Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion, to unpack how to protect your organ of longevity, your muscle, especially in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. We break down why GLP-1s and calorie restriction can both lead to muscle loss, how essential amino acids (EAAs) differ from the protein in your steak or chicken, and what the research shows about maintaining muscle even when you can't work out.
   We also get into how much protein women really need, how aminos may take some of the pressure off hitting your daily protein goal, and why consistency matters more than you think. Angelo also explains what creatine can do for your muscles and your brain, why it won't make you bulky, and why both creatine and EAAs have such a strong safety record.
   What you'll learn:
   Why GLP-1s and calorie restriction can both put your muscle at risk
   How essential amino acids differ from the protein in whole foods
   What the NASA bed rest studies showed about maintaining muscle without exercise
   How much protein to aim for, and how aminos may help you get there without feeling stuffed
   Why losing muscle can set you up for yo-yo dieting and weight regain
   Why taking aminos daily matters more than taking them a few days a week
   How creatine may support strength, lean muscle, and focus after a bad night's sleep
   What creatine won't do, according to Angelo, including making women bulky
   Tune in to learn how to protect your muscle, your metabolism, and your longevity at every age.
   Thyroid Fixer listeners get 20% off anything in the Kion store, including Kion Aminos and creatine, at https://getkion.com/thyroid
   Resources:
   Kion (20% off): https://getkion.com/thyroid
   Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/
   New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP
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4. 676. Painful Sex, Vaginal Shrinking and Incontinence: The Importance of Your Vagina Health with Dr. Anna Cabeca

   23 oktober 2026 · 47 min

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   What if vaginal dryness, painful sex, a disappearing libido, and urinary changes aren't just "part of getting older"? In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Dr. Anna Cabeca, The Girlfriend Doctor, a triple board-certified OB/GYN and best-selling author of The Hormone Fix, to unpack the symptoms so many women quietly live with through perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Anna explains the vaginal microbiome (yes, your vagina has its own balance of good and bad bacteria), how it connects to your bladder health, and why doing nothing about these symptoms isn't the safe, neutral choice it seems.
   We also get into the difference between local, topical hormone support and systemic hormone therapy, and why you may still have vaginal symptoms even if you're already on BHRT. Dr. Anna shares how topical DHEA may support vaginal and urethral tissue, why she's cautious about high-dose hormone pellets, and the everyday products and habits that can disrupt your vaginal health without you realizing it.
   What you'll learn:
   Why vaginal dryness, painful sex, and incontinence aren't symptoms you just have to accept
   What the vaginal microbiome is and why it needs different bacteria than your gut
   How your bladder's microbiome, the urobiome, may play a role in urgency and leaking
   Why an off-the-shelf probiotic isn't the same as a vaginal and bladder-targeted one
   What everyday products and habits can quietly disrupt your vaginal health
   How topical DHEA may support vaginal, vulvar, and urethral tissue without raising blood levels
   Why you may still need local support even if you're already on BHRT
   What Dr. Anna sees with high-dose hormone pellets, and why she's cautious about them
   Tune in to learn how to support your vaginal and bladder health so comfort and intimacy don't have to become a thing of the past.
   And check out my previous interview with Dr. Anna where we discussed libido, testing, and hormones: https://dramie.com/podcasts/399-libido-testing-hormones/
   Listeners of The Thyroid (… Lees meer

5. 675. Why Can’t I Stop Eating When I’m Not Hungry? The Hormones, Shame, and Hidden Triggers Behind Emotional Eating

   20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 8 min

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   What if the reason you keep ending up in the kitchen at night, eating when you're not even hungry, has nothing to do with willpower?
   In this episode, I'm joined by Amber Romaniuk, who works with women on emotional eating, binge eating, digestion, and hormones, to unpack why food becomes the way so many of us cope with stress, quiet our thoughts, and take care of everyone but ourselves. Amber shares her own journey through binge eating, food addiction, and bulimia, and I open up about the disordered eating I went through during my bodybuilding years.
   We also get into the differences between emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, and food addiction, how cortisol, poor sleep, low progesterone, and thyroid issues can turn up the volume on cravings, and why the shame spiral after a binge can keep the whole cycle going. Amber shares what to do after a binge instead of restricting or over-exercising, what real progress looks like beyond the scale, and her honest take on fasting and GLP-1s when you're healing your relationship with food.
   What you'll learn:
   Why emotional eating is rarely about willpower, and what may be driving it instead
   How repeating the same eating patterns can wire a habit pathway in your brain
   What separates emotional eating, binge eating, bulimia, and food addiction
   How high cortisol, poor sleep, and low progesterone can amplify cravings
   Why skipping meals with low thyroid function can set you up for nighttime overeating
   What to do after a binge instead of restricting, fasting, or over-exercising
   What progress looks like beyond the number on the scale
   Why Amber believes fasting and GLP-1s aren't the answer for healing your relationship with food
   Tune in to learn how to break the emotional eating cycle and build a relationship with food that isn't driven by shame.
   Resources from Amber:
   Take the Emotional Eating Quiz: https://amberapproved.ca
   Listen to The No Sugarcoating Podcast: https://apple.co/2pnDaZw
   Follow Amber on Instagram: @amberromaniuk (htt… Lees meer

6. 674. Stop Treating Your Thyroid and Hormones Separately

   16 oktober 2026 · 43 min

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   What if the reason you still feel exhausted, foggy, and stuck isn't your thyroid or your hormones on their own, but the fact that no one is treating them together? In this episode, I'm breaking down why your thyroid and your sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) play in the same sandbox, and why splitting them between two providers who never talk to each other can leave you coordinating your own care. Consider this my public service announcement on hormones-in-a-box clinics, algorithm-based dosing, and what improperly managed hormones can mean for your health and longevity.
   We also get into why you can't supplement your way to optimal sex hormone levels, why "within normal limits" isn't the same as optimal, and how oral estrogen can raise binding proteins like SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) and TBG (thyroid binding globulin), which may leave you feeling worse. I also share the exact questions to ask before you start hormone therapy, the red flags to watch for, and the training I look for in a hormone provider.
   What you'll learn:
   Why your thyroid and sex hormones need to be treated together, not by two separate providers
   Why supplements and over-the-counter creams can only take you so far in perimenopause and menopause
   What "within normal limits" misses, and why a total testosterone of 40 may still be below optimal for women
   How oral estrogen can raise SHBG and TBG and affect your thyroid and testosterone
   Why estrone matters and why it's worth testing alongside estradiol
   Which questions to ask a provider before you hand over your money
   What red flags to watch for in hormones-in-a-box and pop-up hormone clinics
   Why you may still benefit from progesterone even if you don't have a uterus
   Tune in to learn how to find a provider who knows which lever to pull when your body doesn't follow the textbook.
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7. 673. The Pee and Poop Episode: How Tracking Your Bowel Movements Can Save Your Life

   13 oktober 2026 · 51 min

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   What if one of the most useful health trackers you could own wasn't on your wrist, but on your toilet? In this episode, I'm joined by Scott Hickle, engineer and founder of Throne, a camera that clips onto your toilet and tracks your gut health, hydration, and bathroom habits every time you go. We get into what your poop and pee can reveal about your health and what the Bristol Stool Scale (a 1-to-7 chart of stool form) actually tells you. We also cover why your memory of your own bathroom habits is far worse than you think.
   We also talk about how Throne's AI helps you connect gut changes to stress, travel, food, supplements, or new medications like GLP-1s. Scott walks through what can throw off the readings, from blue toilet cleaner to vitamin B and methylene blue. He explains why embarrassment can keep people from getting checked for things like colon cancer. He also shares a surprising link between under-hydration, vasopressin (the hormone that helps your body hold onto water), and your blood sugar response, which I connect back to thyroid function and weight.
   What you'll learn:
   What your stool form, color, and frequency can reveal about your gut health
   How Throne tracks hydration, bathroom habits, and urinary flow automatically
   Why your memory of your own bathroom habits is so unreliable
   How to run your own experiments with diet, supplements, probiotics, and GLP-1s
   What can throw off hydration readings, from vitamin B to methylene blue
   Why Scott believes embarrassment is a real risk factor for delayed diagnosis - How under-hydration may affect your blood sugar, thyroid, and weight
   What Scott says to look for in the toilet tomorrow, with or without a device If you've ever ignored what's happening in the toilet, this episode will show you why it's worth paying attention.
   Tune in to learn what your poop and pee may be telling you about your health, and why it's worth paying attention to what's happening in the toilet.
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8. 672. My Mom Died of Alzheimer's. Are My Hormones, Thyroid & Metabolism Changing My Risk?

   9 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 3 min

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   What if Alzheimer's doesn't begin when you start forgetting things, but decades earlier, with your blood sugar, your waistline, and your hormones? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, Board-Certified Neurologist and author of Grain Brain and his new book, Brain Defenders, to unpack why your brain's future is something you can influence. We talk about microglia, the brain's own immune cells, how they shift from protecting your brain to damaging it, and why chasing beta amyloid may be missing the bigger picture.
   We also get into how thyroid hormone, especially T3, fuels the mitochondria that help keep those immune cells supportive. We look at why the drop in estrogen during perimenopause may help explain why two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. Dr. Perlmutter shares where he stands on hormone replacement therapy and testosterone and what the research says so far about GLP-1 medications and brain health. He also names the labs he wants everyone in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to know, including fasting insulin, A1C, and homocysteine.
   What you'll learn:
   Why Alzheimer's may begin decades before memory loss shows up
   Why Dr. Perlmutter says carrying the APOE4 gene variant means predisposed, not predetermined
   What microglia are and how they shift from supportive to destructive
   How blood sugar, gut inflammation, and head trauma can all affect your brain's immune cells
   How thyroid hormone and your mitochondria work together to support brain energy
   Why falling estrogen during perimenopause may put women's brains at greater risk
   Where Dr. Perlmutter stands on hormone replacement therapy and testosterone
   What the research says so far about GLP-1 medications and the brain
   Tune in to learn how to start protecting your brain now, long before any symptoms show up.
   Resources from Dr. David Perlmutter:
   Brain Defenders (book): https://braindefenders.com
   Website: https://drperlmutter.com
   Podcast: The Empowering Neurologist
   Follow Dr. Perlmutter on social media:
   Inst… Lees meer

9. 671. The Truth About Your Gut and Thyroid That No One Told You

   6 oktober 2026 · 53 min

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   Gut health is about far more than bloating and constipation. In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Frontiero to unpack the overlooked ways gut dysfunction can show up, from fatigue and brain fog to skin issues, joint pain, sleep problems, and thyroid challenges. We also talk about why common gut protocols don’t always work and why the order in which you address gut health matters. Lees meer

   We connect the dots between the gut, thyroid function, nutrient absorption, hormone clearance, toxins, infections, and chronic stress. Laura also breaks down the four areas she looks at when working with gut health and why supporting the body before jumping into probiotics or other protocols can make such a difference.

   What you’ll learn:

   Why gut problems don't always cause digestive symptoms

   Why probiotics aren't always the best place to start

   How gut health and thyroid function influence each other

   The connection between toxins and nutrient deficiencies

   What chronic stress has to do with gut restoration

   Why digestion and stomach acid matter for thyroid health

   How hormone clearance is connected to the gut

   Why the order of your approach matters

   Tune in to learn how to recognize the less obvious signs of gut dysfunction, understand the connection between your gut and thyroid, and rethink the way you approach gut health.

   Resources:

   Join Laura’s Gut Health Masterclass: https://flatterbellylive.com/join?am_id=jayme8792&utm_source=dramie

   Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/

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10. 670. Biohacking Without the Bullshit: The Tools That Improve Sleep, Strength, Recovery & Longevity

    2 oktober 2026 · 30 min

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    What if the best biohacks are actually the simplest ones? In this episode, I’m breaking down the tools I genuinely believe are worth considering, from sleep, strength training, and pain management to cleaner air and water, red light therapy, sauna, and frequency-based technologies.
    I also talk about where more advanced options like stem cells, exosomes, and PRP fit in, and the question I use to evaluate any biohacking tool: Does it actually help my body function better, or does it just give me more to track?
    What you’ll learn:
    Why sleep is the foundation of biohacking
    Which simple environmental changes can make a difference
    What makes red light therapy worth considering
    Why pain relief and mobility deserve more attention
    Where sauna and frequency technologies fit
    What I think about regenerative therapies
    Why strength training may be the ultimate biohack
    How to know when a biohack is actually worth it
    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless options, gadgets, and advice in the biohacking world, this episode will help you sort through what’s actually worth your time and attention.
    Resources:
    Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/
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    Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause
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    Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin
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