Thyroid Healthy Bites

If weight loss has been a challenge for you, today's conversation with mindset coach Tanja Shaw, FDN-P, will expand your thinking and blow your mind. We'll unravel the weight-thought connection and learn how we can harness the power of our minds to make peace with our bodies - and maybe even reach the weight we want in the process. 

We'll share personal stories and ideas about how to love yourself at any size. We'll also discuss the merits of shifting your focus away from weight loss. Prepare to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment as you tune in to this game-changing conversation.

Helpful Links: 

• Thyroid-Healthy Thanksgiving Guide
• Tanja Shaw's Website
• Fit + Vibrant You Podcast
• Tanja Shaw's Weight Loss Quiz
• Hypothyroid Chef Home Page

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before changing your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

Hormonal imbalance can throw us for a loop! And the symptoms of hormonal imbalance overlap with many thyroid-related symptoms-- the thyroid is part of our hormonal system, after all! So, how can we support our hormonal balance and help address common hormone-related symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, insomnia, and excess weight...with FOOD? That's what we're going to discuss in this episode with my special guest, Dr. Alan Christianson, NMD. 

Dr. Christianson is a Board Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist who focuses on thyroid care, so we’re talking to someone who is very much a thyroid specialist today. He's also a New York Times bestselling author of The Thyroid Reset Diet, The Metabolism Reset Diet, and his most recent title, The Hormone Healing Cookbook. 

Dr. Christianson has been featured in countless media appearances, including Dr. Oz, The Doctors, and The Today Show. He is also the founding president of the Endocrine Association of Naturopathic Physicians. 

I've interviewed Dr. C several times, and I always learn something surprising and new from him. Plus, it's always fun to talk to a fellow cook and food lover. His recipes are gorgeous and absolutely mouthwatering. 

In this episode we'll discuss:

• Dr. C's personal journey that inspired him to become a doctor and author
• The most common hormone-related symptoms
• How to eat for hormone health
• The importance of protein
• Superstar foods for hormonal balance
• Dr. C's surprising discoveries about soy for thyroid patients
• Our favorite cooking techniques for making real food recipes, real life-friendly

Helpful Links: 

• The Hormone Healing Cookbook
• Dr. Christianson's Website
• Download my FREE Thyroid-Friendly Grocery Guide
• The Hypothyroid Chef Website

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before changing your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

Fatigue afflicts over 30% of Americans and is one of the most pervasive and debilitating symptoms associated with hypothyroidism. It’s been said that there's no tired like thyroid tired, and as Thyroid Thrivers, many of us are all too familiar with what that means. Fatigue robs us of our enjoyment and zest for life. It hobbles our professional and personal dreams...and according to my special guest, Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, it's also treatable and reversible. 

In this episode, Dr. Teitelbaum sheds light on why fatigue is such a common issue for Thyroid Thrivers. He provides a wealth of practical advice and tips on how to transition "From Fatigued to Fantastic." If you find yourself grappling with low energy, persistent tiredness, pain, or unrelenting fatigue, don't miss this episode. It's packed with insights to help you regain your vitality.

Helpful Links:

• Dr. Teitelbaum's book: From Fatigued to Fantastic
• Dr. Teitelbaum's website for information: Vitality101.com
• Dr. Teitelbaum's website for supplements: EndFatigue.com
• Dr. Teitelbaum's Energy Analysis Quiz
• Subscribe to my newsletter and receive my FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide.
• Hypothyroid Chef Website

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before changing your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

Feeling well as a Thyroid Thriver really comes down to a simple 5-step framework. Today, I'm going to reveal this framework to you. It's the same one I have used to stay on the sunny side of Health Street since 2015, and by the end of this episode, you’ll know how you can use it to apply to your own healing journey, whether you’re newly diagnosed or decades down the path. So, let’s unpack these five simple steps that you can use to reduce symptoms, get your energy back, and ultimately FEEL BETTER.

We cover a lot of ground in this episode, and I'll point you toward some of my best resources on each of these five steps. You'll find the links to each resource mentioned below. 

• Register for my FREE Webinar: Escaping Fatigue (Sept. 27, 2023)
• Episode 46: Rethinking Hypothyroidism with Dr. Antonio C. Bianco
• BLOG: How to Find a Good Thyroid Doctor
• Learn More About Paloma Health [$30 OFF CODE: HYPOCHEF]
• Episode 5: What is Thyroid-Healthy Eating? 
• BLOG: Picking the Perfect Protein Powder
• BLOG/POD: Top 5 Exercise Tips for Thyroid Thrivers
• Explore Thrivers Club Membership
• Book a FREE Discovery Call with me

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

They say parenting is the hardest job in the world and the most rewarding. But what about Parenting with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s? In other words, what about parenting when we’re also dealing with things like brain fog, fatigue, autoimmune flares, weight gain, joint pain, and literally hundreds of other symptoms that can come from thyroid imbalance? 

This is what we will be chatting about in this episode, with special guest Rachel Hill of The Invisible Hypothyroidism.

Helpful Links:

• The Invisible Hypothyroidism Website
• 3-minute Thyroid Tips with Rachel Hill: How to advocate for Yourself as a Thyroid Patient
• Get the book: Thyroid Superhero
• Subscribe to my newsletter and receive my FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide
• Hypothyroid Chef Website

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before changing your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

A hot topic recently came up in The Thrivers Club (my group coaching community): Inviting and welcoming our loved ones to our healing journeys. Communicating with our loved ones naturally fosters more understanding and support around our health issues...so why is it so hard (or scary) for some of us to do? 

In this episode, we'll talk about breaking through any mindset roadblocks we may have around this to ensure that you can get the love and support you need to thrive, at home. I'll share the story of my personal struggle with this. We'll also discuss practical tips for HOW to communicate clearly and constructively about our health needs so that everyone can succeed. 

Helpful Links:

• Learn More About The Thrivers Club
• Learn More About Paloma Health [$30 OFF CODE: HYPOCHEF]

Have you been experiencing symptoms of hypothyroidism even on medication but have been dismissed by your doctor? Learn the truth behind this issue from Antonio C. Bianco, MD, Ph.D., a professor of medicine at the University of Chicago and former president of the American Thyroid Association.

Dr. Bianco's book, "Rethinking Hypothyroidism," provides an easy-to-understand overview of hypothyroidism treatment and the role of pharmaceutical companies in shaping it. His book argues that the current approach is not effective for many patients. Learn about the problems with current thyroid treatment and the changes needed in this Season 2 finale!

Helpful Links:

• Dr. Bianco's book: Rethinking Hypothyroidism
• Learn more about Dr. Bianco
• Complete At-home Thyroid Test Kit from Paloma Health [$30 OFF CODE: HYPOTHYROIDCHEF]
• Thrivers Club Membership
• Subscribe to my newsletter and receive my FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide.
• Hypothyroid Chef Website

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before changing your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

The gut plays a foundational role in our health, with strong links to our thyroid. This reciprocal relationship can create a cycle of health or a cycle of disease, which explains the prevalence of issues like SIBO, H.Pylori, and Intestinal Permeability amongst thyroid patients. In this episode, we will talk to an authority on thyroid and gut health, Dr. Joni Labbe, DC, CCN, DCCN, FCCN. We'll connect the dots between your thyroid and gut health, covering some of the most common underlying gut issues for those with thyroid issues and what you can do about it. 

Helpful Links:

• Dr. Joni Labbe's Thyrosisters Website
• Dr. Labbe's FREE eBook: It's Not Just Menopause, It's Your Thyroid
• The Thyroid-healthy Meal Plan Kickstart 
• The Hypothyroid Chef Website

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

To tuna, or not to tuna? That is the question. Canned tuna can be a great source of Omega-3s and other thyroid-supportive nutrients, but with mercury concerns, can it be a thyroid-safe food? How do we choose wisely when it comes to this convenient protein source? And what brands are best for Thyroid Thrivers looking for safe tuna? We'll cover all of that in this episode of Thyroid-healthy Bites. 

Helpful Links:

• FREE Thyroid-healthy Grocery Guide  
• Complete blog post with product links and sources
• The Hypothyroid Chef Website

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.

When you're a Thyroid Thriver, the only thing constant is change. Maybe we're changing the way we eat, the way we live, the way we sleep. Maybe we're navigating the changes that thyroid disease has brought to our lives. Ultimately we're trying to change and improve the way we feel. But how do we change? In this episode, we'll chat with transformation specialist Nadia Ahrens, LICSW, to dissect the stages of change that are part of every successful transformation. 

Helpful Links:

• Nadia's FREE Boundaries Self-hypnosis
• Nadia Ahrens' Website
• Book a FREE Discovery Call with Ginny
• Hypothyroid Chef Website

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, health care, or exercise regimen.