Life After Thyroidectomy Q&A #2- Bloodwork Timing, Slow Digestion & Low Energy, Menopause, Adrenal Fatigue, Proper Thyroid Med Dosing, Puffiness, and More...
Release Date: 12/15/2023
Once-a-Day Thyroid Meds? Why That Might Be Keeping You Tired
The Thyroidless Life
Are you taking your thyroid meds the right way for you? I can’t tell you how many people I meet who are doing everything “by the book” — taking their medication exactly as their doctor told them — and yet they still feel tired, foggy, and frustrated. The truth is, the way most people are told to take their thyroid meds isn’t individualized for their unique body. In this episode, I’m sharing one simple change that can completely transform how your body uses thyroid hormones. It’s something most doctors never talk about, but it can make all the difference in how you heal,...
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Life After Thyroidectomy: What’s Normal vs. Not Normal
The Thyroidless Life
What if what you’ve been told is “normal” life after thyroidectomy… isn’t? Too many people are told their labs are “fine” or that fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, or anxiety are just part of living without a thyroid. But here’s the truth: those things are not normal—they’re warning signs. We can’t ignore the fact that we lost a vital organ. Life will always be different after thyroidectomy—but different doesn’t have to mean defeated. We live in a broken system that convinces you to settle for symptoms instead of solutions. And if you don’t question it, you’ll be...
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My Recent Thyroid Hormone Struggles — and What Every Woman Should Know (No Matter Her Season of Life)
The Thyroidless Life
As women, it’s often overlooked just how much hormonal shifts impact our overall health, energy, and ability to stay balanced. In this episode, Dr. Rebecca goes unfiltered as she shares her own postpartum thyroid hormone imbalance struggles and the steps she’s taken to rebuild and stabilize her health over the past two years. Drawing from personal experience and clinical insight, Dr. Rebecca breaks down the key lessons every woman should understand about thyroid and hormone balance — what it takes to truly support the body through major hormonal transitions, how to identify when it’s...
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Being a Woman Isn't a Disease: My Unfiltered Take on Medicine, Hormones and HOPE
The Thyroidless Life
During this podcast break, I realized how deeply this message still resonates. Even after all this time, so many of you are still listening, still sharing, and still searching for real answers—and I get it. Because after 20 years of living without a thyroid, I’ve seen how truly broken our medical system is. In this episode, I’m sharing my honest thoughts about what’s gone wrong in both conventional and even functional medicine—how women are being dismissed, overmedicated, and made to believe that being a woman is somehow a disease. From thyroid care to fertility to menopause, we’ve...
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Stop Normalizing the Abnormal: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Their Periods and Menopause (Community Session Recording)
The Thyroidless Life
In this episode, I share what a portion of the teaching session of my Thyroid Inner Circle looks likes. We dive deep into the often-overlooked connection between sex hormones, thyroid health, and adrenal function and break down how understanding and optimizing your sex hormones can be the key to reclaiming your health, whether you're a menstruating woman or navigating menopause. If you've ever been told that painful periods, fertility struggles, or challenging menopausal symptoms are "just part of being a woman," this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered: Why sex hormones matter more...
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Common Thyroid Medicine Linked to Bone Loss?! Let’s Discuss!
The Thyroidless Life
In this eye-opening episode, we tackle the controversial topic of thyroid medication and its alleged link to osteoporosis and osteopenia. Dr. Rebecca Warren dives deep into the media's portrayal of this issue, the laziness within the medical system, and the lack of comprehensive studies addressing the root causes of thyroid dysfunction. With 7% of the American population on thyroid meds, this conversation is more relevant than ever. Dr. Warren covers: - The misleading nature of clickbait articles and the importance of critically assessing studies on thyroid medication and bone health. - The...
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Optimize Your Thyroid Meds with This Simple Supplement
The Thyroidless Life
In this episode, we explore the crucial role of vitamin C in optimizing thyroid medication absorption, particularly for those healing post-thyroidectomy or dealing with long-term thyroid issues on thyroid meds for a long time. Dr. Rebecca Warren shares valuable insights from two significant studies and her personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of gut health, the impact of digestive issues, and the benefits of her favorite vitamin c supplement. In this episode, Dr. Warren covers: The critical role of T3 in thyroid health and why it’s essential to get it tested. How thyroid...
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Thyroid Hormones and Hormonal Balance: The Connection Every Woman Should Know
The Thyroidless Life
Dr. Rebecca Warren delves into the intricate relationship between thyroid hormones and sex hormones, exploring how imbalances can significantly impact women's health. Drawing from her extensive experience and personal journey, Dr. Warren provides a comprehensive look at the interconnectedness of thyroid, HPA axis dysregulation, and sex hormone issues. In this episode, Dr. Warren covers: - The interplay between thyroid hormones, HPA axis, and sex hormones. - The importance of understanding menstrual cycles and the impact of thyroid dysfunction on periods. - How thyroid issues can lead to...
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Post-Thyroidectomy Regret: How to Move Forward and Take Control of Your Health (A Listener Response)
The Thyroidless Life
Feeling overwhelmed or frustrated with your post-thyroidectomy journey (or perhaps listenting to episodes that Dr. Rebecca talks about her own regret)? You're not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Rebecca Warren addresses the emotional challenges many face after thyroid removal. She shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and informed decision-making in navigating the healthcare system. Dr. Warren dives into: The importance of understanding the shortcomings of the healthcare system, especially for women's health. How to move forward with a mindset...
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Why Hashimoto’s and Thyroid Antibodies Can Make You Feel Like You Have TOO Much Hormones When Your Doctor Said You Had Too Little
The Thyroidless Life
Understanding the symptoms of thyroid issues can be really confusing, especially when you search and find different answers than what you are experiencing. In today’s episode Dr. Rebecca dives into the symptoms that can confuse you if you have antibodies (Hashimotos or Grave’s disease) and what they mean. In this episode she dives into: The bewildering symptoms of heart palpitations, anxiety, and overheating in hypothyroid patients. She also explores "Hashitoxicosis," where the destruction of thyroid cells leads to transient hyperthyroid symptoms in hypothyroid patients. The...
info_outlineIn this Part 2 episode, Dr. Rebecca provides crucial advice for people healing after thyroidectomy AND people with thyroid disorders that still have their thyroids. She not only answers these questions, but this episode is filled with things you can start doing right away to help your thyroid hormone balance.
These questions were submitted by followers and listeners like you such as:
- When is the best time to get blood work done in terms of timing of medication ingestion?
- Did you get ultrasound on your kids or sibling's thyroid after finding out you had cancer?
- Is slow digestion, low energy common symptoms post-thyroidectomy?
- How do I increase my cortisol levels and help my adrenal fatigue?
- What should you be doing to reset your cortisol levels throughout the day?
- Proper thyroid medication dosing
- What is the best way to reduce face puffiness from dysfunctional thyroid and general puffiness throughout the entire body due to thyroid not working well?
NEXT STEPS:
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