Thyroid Warrior Podcast
This podcast outlines the journey to managing Hashimoto's Disease for Ebony Colina that started over 13 years ago. In this podcast, you will learn about how I was able to reduce many of my symptoms through a variety of different channels. There will be both individual accounts and interviews that seek to help others determine the best strategies to become whole, happy and healthy.
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Season 2. 163 The Aftermath
03/20/2024
Season 2. 163 The Aftermath
This podcast episode is just the beginning of something new... When managing grief, conflict, chronic illness, or life in general, it can be A LOT. My wish for you is that you will be able to check in with your body. I have lived the true definition of you can't be someone else's something if you're nothing for yourself. Can you take some time to figure out the following questions: What do I want? What makes me feel good? What have I said yes to, that I should have said no to? How can I say yes to myself more? It's only up from here friends...
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Season 1. 165 Living Wills and Healthcare Proxies
07/12/2023
Season 1. 165 Living Wills and Healthcare Proxies
This week is a very important topic - living wills, advanced directives, and healthcare proxies. It is critical to have a conversation about these topics, and I encourage you to choose a trusted advocate or caregiver who can make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to. Please don't forget to document important information that may be crucial in times of emergency or if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself: Keep track of passwords, bank accounts, and contact information for renovation workers. Set up a legacy contact with Apple, enabling access to a deceased person's computer. Check for updates to these documents regularly as you change passwords or as things in your life change These steps can ease the burden on loved ones during difficult times. We also discuss different names for advanced directives, which may vary from state to state. In some areas, they may be referred to as healthcare agents or patient advocates. The key is to ensure you have a documented process for your medical decisions such as preferences regarding organ donation, pain management, resuscitation, ventilation, feeding tubes, and palliative care. By documenting these preferences, individuals can ensure that their wishes are respected and followed. When in doubt, consult with a lawyer regarding these documents and make sure you carry a copy with you at all times/you have a copy in your medical record.
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Season 1. 164 Managing Grief
06/15/2023
Season 1. 164 Managing Grief
This podcast episode is about the struggle to manage grief. We are discussing how grief has impacted my thyroid condition, and I discuss the importance of expressing oneself and seeking support during challenging times. Grief will impact us differently, but it is important to connect with people and a care team who will support you throughout the entire process.
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Season 1. 163 It All Falls Down
05/10/2023
Season 1. 163 It All Falls Down
This series is very close to home. This text discusses the importance of advocacy and communication in healthcare, particularly when it comes to end-of-life planning and death. This series is going to highlight the importance of establishing support systems, learning how to utilize clear communication during difficult times, and why it's so important to be open to having difficult conversations around death. Since it is Mental Health Awareness Month, I will also be hosting a kindness and gratitude challenge from May 22nd-May 26th (2023). Sign up at joyfulebony.com/kindness.
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Season 1. 162. What About Lifestyle?
02/27/2023
Season 1. 162. What About Lifestyle?
When we think about our health, it can be easy to assume we don't have many options. However, I have been exploring different forms of treatment to support my health from Western Medicine to other modalities, including acupuncture and I must say, it's been great. I have recently been paying more attention to lifestyle medicine because I can't accept that prevention of disease is impossible for many of us. I also strongly believe in starting small and creating habits that will help you sustain your lifestyle. This episode was in part about lifestyle medicine and what is, as well as about how to make small changes (specifically diet in this case) that can help your health outcomes. If you would like to learn more about lifestyle medicine, please visit the American College of Lifestyle Medicine to learn more.
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Season 1. 161 Reintroduction
02/18/2023
Season 1. 161 Reintroduction
For those of you who may be new to the show, let me reintroduce myself. My name is Ebony, I have Hashimoto's Disease, I am a patient advocate, personal trainer, nutrition coach and aromatherapist. Through my own struggles, I have learned so much about this condition and have made it my mission to share what I have learned with all of you. As we move forward with the podcast, I am excited to announce that we will be taking a seasons-based approach. Each season will focus on a specific aspect of thyroid disease, from diagnosis to treatment options to self-care. I will be discussing my four step method I use to help clients in detail and I will also be enlisting the support of professionals in the field. I encourage all of you to take the time to get to know yourself and your own unique needs when it comes to managing thyroid disease. Together, we can support each other and thrive. Let me know your thoughts and what you want to hear more of!
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160. RESToration-Find Your People
10/14/2022
160. RESToration-Find Your People
Sometimes it can be a challenge to outgrow the things that used to make you feel safe and secure. We all know the struggle even when we're not aware of it: You want to say no to going out because you just don't like it anymore You've outgrown your current circle of friends, but you don't know how to say it Things that used to seem really difficult are merely bumps Don't forget that you can change and each of us will evolve over time. It doesn't make you a bad person, but you'll have to work through what feels safe for you in terms of navigating new spaces. Just like you may experience difficulty when you're adjusting to a new medication or health regimen, everything around you can shift too. If you're interested in learning more about my free monthly aromatherapy classes, click Choose Aromatherapy classes and you will be able to book the free class.
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159. RESToration Part 2 The Secret Sauce
09/15/2022
159. RESToration Part 2 The Secret Sauce
In this episode, we are going to talk about exploring this question: "Am I safe here"? I heard this question on a podcast from the Truth Doctor and it has revolutionized my thought process related to how I process my emotions, trauma and my condition. I also spoke about ACEs or Adverse Childhood Events and I encourage you to be sure to do things that make you comfortable and safe while you explore this concept. For more informationon ACEs, check out:
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158. RESToration Series-Why Bother?
09/01/2022
158. RESToration Series-Why Bother?
In this episode, we are going to go deep and talk about some real stuff. For months, it has been a challenge and I often find myself asking the question "Why Bother"? This series is going to be going in detail with this. Updates: If you missed last week's episode, check out Near Country Provisions at nearcountry.com and enter the code "Ebony" for free meat provisions. Today is the last day to grab my Go Ahead, Eat the Cookie program at $197. Head to joyfulebony.com/cookiecourse to sign up and remember to use the code podcast as the price increases to $597 after September 1st Finally, if you love Strong Fitness Magazine as much as I do, grab a discount on a subscription using the code SFC3
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157. Interview with Adam Gerson of Near Country Provisions
08/11/2022
157. Interview with Adam Gerson of Near Country Provisions
In today's episode, we have a treat of having a different perspective on Hashimoto's Disease. As many of us know, women are at a higher risk of developing Hashimoto's Disease, but that doesn't mean that men can't develop it. We all develop passions for good health in different ways and today's guest, Adam Gerson, of Near Country Provisions shares how he used the information from his journey to develop a subscription-based meat delivery service in the Mid Atlantic region (DC, Maryland and Virginia) that provides nutrient dense and grass-fed meat. They are also testing out new cuts and other items. You can use the code "Ebony" to provisions with your first order! If you have any questions at all, you can reach out to Adam at Visit their website: Check them out on social media:
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156. Different Approach to Wellness with Shalini Arora
08/03/2022
156. Different Approach to Wellness with Shalini Arora
This podcast episode highlights Shalini Arora of Sunny Side of You. She helps busy people on the go, with no time and energy, nurture a healthy lifestyle using principles of Natural Hygiene so that they become their best versions. We spoke about various ways of living a healthy lifestyle and she talks about different strategies to take care of oneself. You can check out her free masterclass here:
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155. Awareness in Action- Can You Change It
06/24/2022
155. Awareness in Action- Can You Change It
It is very easy for us to focus so much on being self-sufficient. However, we forget that we contribute to our stress. Being aware means more than processing your environment. It can also relate to your body and how it responds to things, places, or people. Today, I want to ask you this question…can you change your circumstances when you don't like them? Maybe you can…maybe you can't; however, there are things you can do when you are unable to remove yourself from a situation… Listen to the episode to learn more and to complete a few visual exercises!
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154. Awareness in Action
06/02/2022
154. Awareness in Action
This podcast episode is calling out some of the feelings associated with things we tend not to say out loud. Each of us has unique life experiences that will impact how we react to things that happen to us. Today I'm sharing how comments from our loved ones can be helpful and hurtful, especially when it comes to how we manage our conditions or choices related to our health.
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153. Just Don't Stay There with Kim Walsh
05/12/2022
153. Just Don't Stay There with Kim Walsh
Just don’t stay there… Take a listen to Kim Walsh of Warrior Forward as we discuss her account of learning about her condition. One big takeaway for me as I listened again has been sometimes we do have to push forward in the moment, but it’s so important to take time to grieve and heal.
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152. Awareness
05/12/2022
152. Awareness
It can be very easy to get lost in the "I'm fine" trap. I often ask my friends, how are you really? I want you to focus on the same thing today. How are you? What's really going on? It's totally okay if that is something you are struggling with right now in this season, but I want to remind you that you can do it, whatever it is...even if it means going slower than originally planned.
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151. You Get to Decide with Dr. Tonia Winchester
05/12/2022
151. You Get to Decide with Dr. Tonia Winchester
In this podcast episode, we talked to Dr. Tonia Winchester or Coach Tonia about her journey as a functional medicine doctor and how she wanted to do more with her patients. We discussed everything from deciding the best modality or mode for approaching wellness, to our mindset and how we show up for ourselves. Check her out: https://www.drtoniawinchester.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coachtonia/ When Tonia was 10 years old she decided she no longer wanted to be a marine biologist. What she wanted was to be a pediatrician so she could help kids get healthy and have a ton of fun. However through her own health challenges as a teen she realized that mainstream medicine didn’t have the deeper answers she was looking for. At age 17 she discovered her calling – alternative medicine. After graduating from Simon Fraser University (where she majored in Kinesiology and minored in contemporary dance) Tonia studied for another 4 years at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. As a naturopathic doctor, who is also certified to provide acupuncture, as well as being a BodyTalk practitioner, she is proud to run a multi-disciplinary clinic called Tonic Naturopathic in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, BC. Tonia is also an NLP and Timeline Therapy (R) Practitioner and Coach, guiding women through personal breakthroughs, transforming anxiety, stress, insomnia to JOY, ENERGY, and VITALITY. She believes that healthy, happy people doing what they love, contributes to a more peaceful world. One such person called her, “The Body Whisperer,” and another credits her for, “Recreating my life.”
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150. Herbal Oils and Vegetable Oils
05/12/2022
150. Herbal Oils and Vegetable Oils
Today's podcast episode is all about vegetable oils. Yes, we are still in high school chemistry as we review the basic structures of lipids and such. However, when you understand the makeup of plant oils, you can develop an understanding of why some of your favorite products work. Also, we celebrated Thyroid Awareness Month in January! Visit joyfulebony.com/thyroidawarenessmonth for all of the details, plus, some proceeds will be going to autoimmune.org!
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149. The Basics of Our Skin
05/12/2022
149. The Basics of Our Skin
149. This will be one of our sciency podcast episode series. We are talking about the basic structures of skin and why it's important to protect it, especially when we are concerned about our thyroid condition. It'll all make sense over time as we walk through the rationale behind vegetable oils, carrier oils and best practices for your skin! Check out soulabeautyco.com for my aromatherapy shop!
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148. Patient Portals
05/12/2022
148. Patient Portals
This episode is all about patient portals. It may be easy to call the doctor's office, but you also want to be able to see your health information at a glance and be able to message your care team.
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147. My Four Favorite Health Apps
05/12/2022
147. My Four Favorite Health Apps
I love being efficient when it comes to time, but also when it comes to prioritizing my health. I use apps to manage my thyroid condition and I'm excited to share 4 resources with you in this episode. Take a listen to learn why I love: 1. Good RX 2. Drugs.com 3. Elly Health 4. Mango Health
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Care Coordination 146
10/28/2021
Care Coordination 146
Care coordination is defined as the process of organizing patient care and any activity for that patient to improve health outcomes (AHRQ.GOV). In this podcast episode, we go over the basics of what that means and I provide you with an overview of how this works. We are also setting the stage for effective communication in the doctor's office. This brings me to a bonus! I'm so excited to share that my health journal is available digitally! Grab yours here:
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Social Determinants of Health...an Example 145
10/07/2021
Social Determinants of Health...an Example 145
Today's episode is giving you an actual example of how social determinants of health can impact someone's care. For me, we have to have a more broad conversation about care. It's not solely on race. If we could focus more on how similar we are despite our experiences and differences. Yes, health disparities exist. Yes, minority populations are usually impacted by these structural issues. However, WE have all struggled with access to care. WE come from different backgrounds and have had poor experiences in getting to appointments. WE have all struggled with watching loved ones get sick because they can't afford their medications. The question is how do WE work TOGETHER to help each other MORE? Resources Marmot, Michael, and Ruth Bell. “Social Inequalities in Health: a Proper Concern of Epidemiology.” Annals of Epidemiology, Elsevier, 3 Mar. 2016, . Healthy People. “Social Determinants of Health.” Social Determinants of Health | Healthy People 2020, . Eighty-Six Percent of Primary Care Patients Believe Racism Is Impacting Their Health.” Primary Care Collaborative, 22 July 2020, . Evans, Michele K., et al. “Diagnosing and Treating Systemic Racism: NEJM.” New England Journal of Medicine, 17 June 2020, . PatientEngagementHIT. “Patients, Providers Reflect on Racism as Public Health Crisis.” PatientEngagementHIT, 15 June 2020, . Nolen, LaShyra, et al. “How Medical Education Is Missing the Bull's-Eye: NEJM.” New England Journal of Medicine, 25 June 2020, . Wakefield, Emily O, et al. “Describing Perceived Racial Bias Among Youth With Sickle Cell Disease.” OUP Academic, Oxford University Press, 17 Mar. 2018, jpepsy/article/43/7/779/4942298. Betancourt, Joseph R. “Cultural Competence And Health Care Disparities: Key Perspectives And Trends.” Health Affairs, 2005, . Henderson, Saras, et al. “Cultural Competence in Healthcare in the Community: A Concept Analysis.” Wiley Online Library, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 7 Mar. 2018, doi/abs/10.1111/hsc.12556. Rukhsana Ahmed & Benjamin R. Bates (2017) Patients’ fear of physicians and perceptions of physicians’ cultural competence in healthcare, Journal of Communication in Healthcare, 10:1, 55-60, DOI: Joseph R. Betancourt, Alexander R. Green. “Defining Cultural Competence: A Practical Framework for Addressing Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health and Health Care - Joseph R. Betancourt, Alexander R. Green, J. Emilio Carrillo, Owusu Ananeh-Firempong, 2003.” SAGE Journals, 1 July 2003, doi/abs/10.1093/phr/118.4.293. Crawford, Dana E., et al. “‘LET UP’: A Systematic Approach to Responding to Cultural Bias in Health Care.” ZERO TO THREE, vol. 40, no. 2, Nov. 2019, pp. 10–17. EBSCOhost, login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,shib&db=eric&AN=EJ1244159&site=ehost-live&scope=site.
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Understanding Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health Intro-144
09/17/2021
Understanding Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health Intro-144
Health disparities aren't something that impact people of color. Each of us are impacted in different ways. This podcast episode is going to begin the process of exploring how we can all recognize how each of us has much more in common from the perspective of access to care. Today, I will be introducing the basics of social determinants of health. You can reference healthypeople.gov in the US to read more.
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Create a Filing System-143
08/20/2021
Create a Filing System-143
I cannot stress the importance of having a filing system in place to keep track of your health information. It is key that you take the time to get your after visit summary printed as well as your records together. Utilize your electronic patient portal if you have one and don't be afraid to ask questions. I always stress the importance of keeping a health journal,but you need one now more than ever!
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Health Literacy Part 2-Limited English Proficiency 142
08/12/2021
Health Literacy Part 2-Limited English Proficiency 142
We are continuing the conversation about health literacy, but this time the focus is on what's called limited English proficiency. Being able to understand what is being discussed with you is key, especially if English is not your first language. In this podcast episode, I also discuss why a medical interpreter may be needed and what to expect. Share this with a friend! For more information, visit:
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Health Literacy Part 1 -141
07/30/2021
Health Literacy Part 1 -141
How do you like to receive information? Verbal Written Video In this podcast episode, we are starting he process of discussing health literacy, which is a very important topic! We often miss opportunities to truly understand concepts when we don't fully grasp what is being told to us during our healthcare visits. For more information on health literacy, visit the following sites:
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What is Advocacy?140
07/15/2021
What is Advocacy?140
In this episode, we are going to set the stage to talk about all things advocacy, SDOH, and health literacy. It's time to start the process to dig deeper into the healthcare perspective so that you can be an advocate for yourself and your loved ones. In the meantime, grab my advocacy checklist and video series by going to joyfulebony.com/advocacy
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Introduction to the 21 Century Cures Act-139
06/24/2021
Introduction to the 21 Century Cures Act-139
A recent flare up has taught me quite a bit. 1. The lessons learned throughout the show's history prove to be true. 2. It is incredibly important that you advocate for yourself. No one knows your body the way you do. 3. Understand that there are now changes in legislation that offer insight into what you can now view as a patient. Hello 21st Century Cures Act in the States. At a high level, this act seeks to do two primary things: 1. It helps you as the patient have the ability to access your electronic health information easily and securely at no cost. 2. It helps to provide more technology that helps you to gain access to your health information. You may have noticed that you can now see the notes written for many of your health visits. Please check out healthit.gov to learn more about the rule that went into effect as of April 2021.
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Essential Oils in Pregnancy and Children-138
05/27/2021
Essential Oils in Pregnancy and Children-138
There is a lot of controversy about essential oils and the first trimester of pregnancy. It's important to talk to your doctor about all alternatives methods you use to help with your symptoms. I err on the side of caution and recommend to use essential oils after your first trimester, but use oils like ginger, neroli or sweet orange. Always make sure you check out the botanical name, which company you're looking into (I love Plant Therapy, Simplers Botanicals and Pranarom). With children, always keep your dilution LOW. I don't recommend to use essential oils with babies until they are around six months old, but again, every aromatherapist is different. I tend to be a lot more conservative. If you choose to use essential oils, dilute them in a carrier oil and apply them to you. You can hug your child or use no more than five drops of an essential oil in a carrier oil (you can store this in a rollerball). Always conduct a patch test and remember, if you notice nausea, vomiting, skin irritation or extreme discomfort, contact a medical professional immediately. Essential oils are wonderful, but we have to make sure we use them responsibly.
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Carrier Oils-137
05/14/2021
Carrier Oils-137
Our skin is incredible. It protects us from many things and does some amazing things! On today's episode, I'm focusing on how to nourish the outermost layer of our skin and I'm talking about the benefits of three carrier oils: Sunflower Safflower Flaxseed Oil Why are these vegetable oils so important? They are high in linoleic acid, which is a fatty acid that protects our skin from losing water (in the most simple terms). I also provide a simple recipe for a body oil (2 ounces): 1/2 ounce of flaxseed oil 1/2 ounce of safflower oil 1 ounce of sunflower oil If adding essential oils: 7 drops lavender oil (Lavandula angustifolia) 1 drop of peppermint (Mentha piperita) 7 drops of tangerine (Citrus reticulata) or sweet orange oil (Citrus sinensis)
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