The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

659. GLP-1s Can’t Do It All: The No-BS Truth About Midlife Fat Loss with Danielle Kepics

What if the reason you're struggling to lose weight in midlife isn't that you need more discipline, more cardio, or another restrictive diet? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Kepics, a physician assistant turned functional health practitioner, for a very honest conversation about what can actually be happening in a woman's body during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about how hormonal changes can affect weight, why years of dieting and over-exercising may be working against you, and why the basics of nutrition, strength training, recovery, and metabolic health still matter.We also get into some of the bigger questions surrounding women's healthcare, including how hormones are approached in conventional medicine, where GLP-1 medications fit into the picture, and why Danielle believes they should be used thoughtfully and with proper support rather than as a replacement for foundational habits. What you’ll learn:Why doing more isn't always the answer when you're struggling with weight lossWhat actually changes physiologically during perimenopauseHow years of dieting and excessive exercise can affect metabolism and recoveryWhere strength training, protein, and adequate nutrition fit into midlife healthWhy Danielle believes GLP-1s should be viewed as a tool rather than a substitute for the basicsWhat thyroid, gut health, nutrient status, and sleep may have to do with weight-loss resistanceWhy airway and sleep issues can be easy to overlook in women experiencing fatigue and metabolic changesHow hormones and foundational health habits can work together rather than being treated as separate issuesIf you've been doing everything you think you're supposed to do and still don't feel like your body is responding the way it used to, this conversation is worth hearing.Resources from Danielle:Connect with Danielle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics 9 HRT Myths Debunked: What women actually need to know:https://www.empoweredmedicine.co/myths Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first orderReturning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% offSHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie HornamanBook a free thyroid and hormone solution call:https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOWThyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTSShow your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review.Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey!CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/)Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman)Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

658. GLP-1s Beyond Weight Loss: Can They Heal Your Gut and Lower Inflammation

We usually hear about GLP-1 medications in the context of appetite and weight loss, but there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes, especially when it comes to the gut. In this episode, I’m looking at what we know about GLP-1s and gut health, from inflammation and the intestinal barrier to the microbiome, bile acids, and the gut-brain connection. I also share my own experience with bloating and why my perspective on GLP-1s is decidedly not “they’re either amazing or terrible.”What you’ll learn:How GLP-1s may affect your gut beyond appetite and weight lossWhat inflammation has to do with metabolic and gut healthWhat Akkermansia is and why everyone suddenly seems to be talking about itHow GLP-1s may influence the intestinal barrier and microbiomeWhy some people feel better on GLP-1s while others feel worseWhat the research says about GLP-1s and IBDWhy more medication isn't necessarily betterWhere the science is promising, and where we still need more answersIf you’ve been wondering what GLP-1s are actually doing inside your gut, tune in!Resources:Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first orderReturning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% offSHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie HornamanBook a free thyroid and hormone solution call:https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOWThyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTSShow your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review.Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey!CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/)Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman)Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

657. Why Knowing Your DNA is VITAL for Personalized Medicine and Disease Prevention

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle, Clinical Director of The DNA Company, to talk about what our genetics can actually tell us about our health. We use my own genetic report as a real-life example, looking at why people can respond so differently to thyroid medication, hormone therapy, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, and why a more personalized approach matters.Dr. Tracey walks through some fascinating findings from my report, including estrogen metabolism, thyroid hormone conversion, detoxification, methylation, stress, and genetic risk. We also talk about what genetic testing can and can't tell us, and why having a genetic predisposition doesn't mean a particular health outcome is inevitable.What you’ll learn:Why the same treatment can affect two people very differentlyWhat your genetic “blueprint” can reveal about your healthWhat my DNA report showed about estrogen and thyroid hormonesThe role genetics can play in detoxification and methylationHow stress can interact with your genetic makeupWhat ApoE and other genetic risk markers really meanWhy your genes aren't necessarily your destinyIf you’ve ever wondered why the same treatment doesn’t work for everyone, struggled to find the right approach to your thyroid or hormones, or simply wanted to understand what your own genetics might be telling you, tune in to this conversation with Dr. Tracey Steady Hardcastle.Resources from Dr. Tracey:The DNA Company: https://thednacompany.com/ Book a Free Call and Order a DNA Kit: https://dramie.com/ Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first orderReturning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% offSHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie HornamanBook a free thyroid and hormone solution call:https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOWThyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTSShow your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review.Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey!CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/)Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman)Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

656. Estrogen, Toxins & Your Metabolism: How to Clear the Junk

What if one wellness tool could support energy, recovery, detoxification, and healthy aging by working with your body's own biology? Would you use it? In this episode, I'm joined once again by Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten, for a conversation about infrared sauna therapy and the science behind the different wavelengths of infrared light. We break down the differences between near, mid, and far infrared, why each one affects the body differently, and why understanding the "why" behind a therapy can help you use it more intentionally.What you’ll learn:Why near, mid, and far infrared wavelengths are not interchangeableHow infrared light interacts with mitochondria and why that matters for energyThe difference between red light therapy and infrared sauna therapyWhat is actually happening in the body during infrared-supported detoxificationWhy different sauna programs are designed for different health goalsHow to fit infrared sauna sessions into a busy schedule, even if you only have a few minutesWhat makes infrared sauna sweat different from exercise or traditional sauna sessionsHow I incorporated infrared sauna into my own recovery and long-term wellness routineIf you're looking for a better understanding of the science behind infrared therapy and how it may fit into a broader wellness strategy, tune in and don’t miss the special offer at the end!Resources:Get your special Sunlighten offer: https://get.sunlighten.com/dramie Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first orderReturning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% offSHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie HornamanBook a free thyroid and hormone solution call:https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOWThyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTSShow your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review.Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey!CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/)Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman)Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)

655. The Collagen Lie: Why Your $30 Scoop Isn't Working (And the 3 Peptides That Actually Do

Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements on the market, but are all collagen products actually doing what their labels promise? In this episode, I break down what collagen does inside the body, why natural collagen production declines with age, and how thyroid function, estrogen, and menopause all influence the way your body maintains healthy skin, joints, muscles, and connective tissue. I also explain why the type of collagen listed on the label may not be the most important factor when you're deciding which product to buy.What you’ll learn:Why collagen production begins declining earlier than many people realizeHow thyroid hormones and estrogen influence collagen productionThe difference between hydrolyzed collagen and bioactive collagen peptidesWhy collagen "types" may not be the most important thing to look for on a labelHow targeted collagen peptides are designed to support skin, joints, or muscle differentlyWhat the current human clinical research says about specific collagen peptidesThe biggest red flags to watch for when shopping for a collagen supplementWhy consistency, dosage, and resistance training all play a role in collagen resultsIf you've ever wondered whether collagen is worth taking—or how to separate marketing claims from the available research—this episode is a must listen!Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first orderReturning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% offSHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS:betterlifedoctor.com LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie HornamanBook a free thyroid and hormone solution call:https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOWThyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTSShow your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review.Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey!CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/) Like me on Facebook:⁠Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/amiehornamannutrition/)Subscribe on YouTube:⁠Dr. Amie Hornaman⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/c/dramiehornaman)Follow me on Instagram:⁠@dramiehornaman (https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/)