Hormone & Thyroid Healing

Welcome to the show with Priscilla Swahn, a Registered Dietitian, hormone expert, and founder of the Swahn Thyroid Reset. Here, we help women with thyroid and hormone imbalances finally get answers that work. If you’re tired of doing “all the right things” and still feeling exhausted, stuck, and frustrated with your weight or symptoms, you’re in the right place. Priscilla has helped thousands of women with conditions like Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and PCOS lose weight, restore their energy, and even reduce or eliminate their need for medication—without crazy restrictions or spending hours searching the internet. Each episode brings real talk, root-cause strategies, and practical tools so you can feel like yourself again and take your health into your own hands, with a plan that actually works for you. Follow the show and stay tuned to embrace your healing journey!

Lori’s 50-Year Hashimoto’s Journey | EP43 01/19/2026

Lori’s 50-Year Hashimoto’s Journey | EP43 , where she receives 1:1 support following the thyroid framework. Lori shares her extraordinary 50-year journey with Hashimoto’s and what finally shifted after decades of feeling dismissed, misunderstood, and left to “figure it out” alone. Lori has lost 100 pounds—twice in her lifetime. But like so many women with thyroid and metabolic challenges, the weight loss never felt sustainable because the deeper issues were never addressed. Diets worked… until they didn’t. Doctors listened… until her labs appeared “normal.” Her symptoms were treated like mysteries instead of messages. This is the story of what happens when a woman refuses to give up on her health—even after half a century of searching for answers. Today, at 69 years old, Lori says she feels better now than she did in her 30s. Better energy. Better inflammation control. Better thyroid understanding. Better self-advocacy. Better confidence in her own body. And she credits that shift to finally working on the root causes instead of jumping from diet to diet or waiting for the next prescription to “fix” everything. ❤️ Inside This Episode, Lori Shares: 🔹 What it’s really like living with Hashimoto’s for 50 years The misunderstandings, the misdiagnoses, the emotional weight, and the resilience required when no one seems to have answers for your fatigue, weight struggles, and symptoms. 🔹 Why losing 100 pounds twice wasn’t the victory it looked like Her weight came off—but her metabolism wasn’t healing. This episode breaks down the difference between weight loss and root-cause metabolic repair. 🔹 What finally pushed her to join the Reclaim Inner Circle Lori realized she didn’t need another diet. She needed a roadmap, mentorship, individualized support, and a metabolic strategy that wouldn’t collapse the moment life got stressful. 🔹 How she became her own health advocate Lori shares how she entered doctor’s appointments prepared, confident, and unwilling to be brushed off. She explains the labs she now understands, the questions she finally knows how to ask, and the power of no longer handing over her agency. 🔹 The moment everything clicked When she realized it wasn’t her failing—it was the outdated model she had been taught to trust. 🔹 What feeling better at 69 than she did in her 30s actually looks like More strength. More clarity. More peace in her body. Less inflammation. And a relationship with food and her metabolism that finally feels sustainable. 🌿 Key Takeaway Lori’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to reclaim your thyroid, your metabolism, and your quality of life. Sustainable healing requires support, strategy, and a willingness to question everything you’ve been told about your body—and Lori embodies that courage beautifully. 🔗 Links & Resources Learn more about the Connect with Priscilla on Instagram: Get free 3 day meal plan to sample ⭐ If Lori’s story moved you… Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another woman who’s been dismissed, discouraged, or told that feeling awful is “just part of aging.” There’s another path, and Lori proves it. /episode/index/show/4e7d0009-6540-4333-84e6-de3f391c9f3d/id/39225165

Are Thyroid Meds a Scam? | EP42 01/05/2026

Are Thyroid Meds a Scam? | EP42 If you’ve ever taken thyroid medication exactly as prescribed… and still struggled with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety, or feeling “off,” you’ve probably wondered: “Are thyroid meds a scam?” In this episode, Priscilla breaks down this emotionally loaded question with science, clarity, and a dose of tough love. Instead of blaming the medication—or blaming yourself—she exposes the real issue: the conventional thyroid model promises results it was never designed to deliver. You’ll learn why so many women feel no different (or worse) on medication, the six biggest “missed pieces” keeping your metabolism stuck, and how to finally create a metabolic environment where your thyroid meds can actually work. This episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever been told: “Your labs are normal.” “Your symptoms aren’t related to your thyroid.” “There’s nothing else you can do.” “Just take this pill and come back in six months.” Spoiler: your frustration is valid, and you’re not crazy. In This Episode, We Cover: 🔹 Why thyroid medication isn’t a scam, but the model often is Medication can only replace hormone. It can’t fix conversion issues, inflammation, autoimmunity, cortisol patterns, or metabolic blockers. 🔹 The 6 most common reasons women STILL feel terrible on meds Including outdated TSH-only dosing, poor T4→T3 conversion, reverse T3 dominance, nutrient deficiencies, and more. 🔹 The difference between “normal labs” and actual thyroid optimization Your labs may be perfect on paper while your cells are starving for usable hormone. 🔹 What your doctor isn’t explaining about Hashimoto’s Thyroid hormone doesn’t fix an immune attack. (And no, your symptoms aren’t in your head.) 🔹 How stress, under-eating, and low-carb extremes sabotage your medication Your physiology can’t heal in a nutrient-deficit or survival state. 🔹 The REAL path forward A smarter, more complete framework that supports your gut, liver, adrenals, inflammation, nutrient status, and hormone signaling—so medication finally does its job. Key Takeaway Thyroid meds aren’t the villain. The incomplete treatment model is. When you support the full metabolic system, medication becomes effective—sometimes for the first time in years. You’re not broken. You’re under-supported. Links & Resources Join the (your step-by-step metabolic reset for thyroid + hormone health) Follow Priscilla on Instagram: Get free thyroid resources, recipes, and guides at ketogirlnutritionist.com If You Loved This Episode Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this conversation with a friend who’s tired of feeling dismissed by the system. You never know whose life it could change. /episode/index/show/4e7d0009-6540-4333-84e6-de3f391c9f3d/id/39225150

Protein & Essential Amino Acids: Keys to Women’s Health and Aging Well | EP41 10/20/2025

Brooke Broke Free Of This & Found True Healing | EP40 08/18/2025

Is the Gluten in Europe Really Different? | EP39 07/14/2025

Goodbye Hashimoto’s, Hello Confidence - with Member Kierra | EP38 07/07/2025

The Fertility Fix: Getting to the Root of Infertility with Dr Natalie Underberg | EP37 06/30/2025

The Fertility Fix: Getting to the Root of Infertility with Dr Natalie Underberg | EP37 In today’s powerful episode, we’re diving deep into a topic so many women silently struggle with—infertility. But this isn’t your typical fertility chat. Dr. Natalie Underberg, a functional medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health, joins me to uncover the real root causes of fertility challenges—including chronic stress, hidden toxins, mold exposure, and more. Whether you’re trying to conceive, recovering from fertility treatments, or simply want to restore balance to your hormones, this episode will empower you with hope, clarity, and healing tools no one is talking about in traditional medicine. We cover how infertility and miscarriages is a prevalent occurance in women with a thyroid condition. You are not broken—and this conversation might just be the validation and direction you’ve been searching for. 🧠 What We Cover: Why infertility is often a symptom, not the root problem How chronic stress, mold, and environmental toxins disrupt fertility Why many women feel gaslit in conventional fertility treatments How Dr. Natalie Underber supports women using a whole-body healing approach Simple lifestyle shifts that make a big impact on hormone health and fertility Encouragement for women who feel like they’ve “tried everything” 👩‍⚕️ About Dr. Natalie Underberg: Dr. Natalie Underberg is a Functional Medicine Doctor, women’s health advocate, and the founder of Female Formulations—a premium supplement brand designed to support fertility, hormone balance, and pregnancy preparation. With a passion for helping women reclaim their health from the inside out, Dr. Natalie has become a trusted voice in the functional wellness space—especially among women navigating infertility, hormone imbalances, and the critical window of preconception known as trimester zero. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Natalie Underberg: /episode/index/show/4e7d0009-6540-4333-84e6-de3f391c9f3d/id/36894850

The Beauty Prescription for Hormones | EP36 06/23/2025

Inflamed & Ignored: The Silent Struggle of IBS and IBD with Guest Dietitian Ashley Hurst | EP35 06/10/2025

Inflamed & Ignored: The Silent Struggle of IBS and IBD with Guest Dietitian Ashley Hurst | EP35 In this eye-opening episode we are talking about the gut issues nobody wants to talk about—IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). For millions of women, chronic bloating, pain, and unpredictable digestion have become their “normal”—but it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m joined by Dietitian Ashley Hurst, founder of Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians, a gut health expert who is on a mission to bring awareness to the root causes of chronic gut inflammation, including stress, food sensitivities, trauma, and even immune dysfunction. Together, we unpack why these conditions are often misunderstood or dismissed—and what real healing can look like. These issues are so commonly paired with a thyroid condition. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” but your body says otherwise, this episode is for you. 🧠 What We Cover: The difference between IBS and IBD—and why both are often misdiagnosed or minimized Why gut issues in women are frequently dismissed or misunderstood How chronic inflammation fuels symptoms—and how to start calming it The connection between the nervous system, trauma, and the gut Functional approaches to healing from the inside out Why you're not crazy for demanding deeper answers 👩‍⚕️ About Ashley Hurst: Ashley is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of The Crohns & Colitis Dietitians, a private practice supporting IBD patients in the US and Canada, reaching over 45,000 people through blogging, newsletter, Instagram, youtube and their Gut Feelings podcast. Her company, the Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians, have helped improve access to education in quality nutrition and evidence-based tools to help thousands of IBD patients like themselves. In addition, Ashley is the owner and formulator of Gut Love prebiotics which is centered around helping people have less bloating and have better and more consistent bowel movements. She just launched another product, Back to Balance Plus, which is a new product that combines two ingredients that have decades of research for helping reduce gut symptoms. 🔗 Connect with Ashley Hurst: [] /episode/index/show/4e7d0009-6540-4333-84e6-de3f391c9f3d/id/36849545