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Hashimoto’s is often treated as nothing more than an underactive thyroid, but thyroid hormone replacement alone doesn’t address why the immune system began attacking the thyroid in the first place.
In this episode, Monika is joined by Ryan Monahan, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, nationally board-certified health and wellness coach, and founder of Functional Fast-Track.
Ryan spent more than 10 frustrating years and saw over 40 health professionals before finally being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s in 2012. By the time he received his diagnosis, his TSH had reached 150, and no, that is not a typo.
Ryan shares the symptoms that were missed, why being a man may have contributed to his delayed diagnosis, and what ultimately led him to uncover what was happening inside his body.
Monika and Ryan also explore the real root causes and hidden stressors that can contribute to thyroid autoimmunity, including chronic stress, gut dysfunction, infections, nutrient deficiencies and environmental exposures. They discuss the difference between having hypothyroidism and having Hashimoto’s, why a “normal” TSH doesn’t always tell the full story, and what thyroid medication can and cannot address.
You’ll also learn why Hashimoto’s is rarely caused by one isolated factor, how to distinguish an initial trigger from the stressors continuing to fuel autoimmunity, and what to investigate when you’re still exhausted, foggy, losing hair or struggling with your weight despite being told your thyroid is “normal.”
If you’ve been managing thyroid symptoms without understanding what is driving them, this conversation will help you look beyond the surface and begin asking better questions.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What Ryan experienced during the 10 years before his Hashimoto’s diagnosis
- How his TSH reached 150 before the condition was identified
- Why Hashimoto’s is diagnosed more frequently in women than men
- The difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s
- The hidden stressors that can trigger or perpetuate thyroid autoimmunity
- Why genetics may create susceptibility but don’t tell the entire story
- How gut health, infections, stress, nutrient deficiencies and environmental exposures can affect the thyroid
- Why thyroid medication may improve hormone levels without addressing autoimmunity
- What to investigate when your TSH is “normal” but your symptoms persist
- What improving Hashimoto’s can realistically look like
Connect with Ryan Monahan
Website: https://www.themindfulnutrivore.com/
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