If you're struggling with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, or unexplained symptoms despite “normal” labs, this episode will help you uncover what’s really going on. We explore how thyroid dysfunction—especially Hashimoto’s—is often missed, misdiagnosed, or mistreated. Learn the real root causes behind low thyroid function, the truth about lab testing, and what to do when meds aren't working. You’ll walk away with real-world strategies to begin healing your thyroid naturally and reclaim your energy.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Why adrenal exhaustion causes thyroid to slow down

[01:42] Ryan’s decade-long struggle to get diagnosed

[05:06] His TSH was over 150—what that really means

[06:56] Why Hashimoto’s goes undiagnosed in women

[09:27] Why TSH is not a thyroid marker

[13:02] Why doctors dismiss thyroid antibodies

[17:53] Going gluten-free to reverse autoimmune markers

[23:32] Study: gluten increases leaky gut in everyone

[25:51] What is leaky gut and why it matters for Hashimoto’s

[28:53] Molecular mimicry and immune system crossfire

[30:30] Food sensitivity testing and the best elimination diets

[32:17] Cortisol, inflammation, and thyroid damage

[34:53] The role of glutathione in thyroid hormone production

[36:38] Why stress shuts down your thyroid and metabolism

[37:50] Hashimoto’s vs. hypothyroid symptoms

[38:55] Chronic inflammation and autoimmunity

[42:31] The 6 markers you need on every thyroid panel

[47:11] Why Synthroid doesn’t always work

[49:20] Ryan’s antibodies dropped from 1700+ to normal

[54:33] Full testing strategy: gut, toxins, mitochondria

[57:29] Healing strategies to reverse Hashimoto’s naturally

[59:10] Free guide: 10 steps to heal from Hashimoto’s

[1:00:19] What every woman should know about healing

GUEST: Ryan Monahan

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