What if everything you've been told about your "normal" thyroid labs is wrong? After years of struggling with unexplained weight gain and fatigue, I wish I had known then what I know now.
My guest today, Dr. Amie Hornaman, experienced this firsthand. A former competitive bodybuilder, she suddenly found herself gaining weight and spiraling into a deep depression. Despite strict dieting and exercise, six different doctors told her she was "normal." It wasn't until she found a practitioner who looked beyond standard testing that she discovered the truth: she had Hashimoto's and was suffering from what she now calls "thyropause."
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amie, a functional medicine practitioner and founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization. We dive deep into what thyropause actually is, why standard thyroid testing is failing women, and what every woman in midlife needs to know about the connection between sex hormones and thyroid health.
The medical establishment is finally catching up to what Dr. Amie and I have been saying for years. We cover everything from the science behind T2, the forgotten thyroid hormone, to why women are routinely dismissed by their doctors. You will learn what you can do right now to actually optimize your hormones, not just accept the symptoms of aging.
🔥 What you'll learn in this episode:
📍What thyropause is and how the hormonal fluctuations of midlife trigger thyroid dysfunction
📍Why standard TSH testing is inadequate and what labs you actually need to request
📍How T2 works at the cellular level to boost metabolism without shutting down your own thyroid production
📍The truth about hormone replacement therapy and why hormones are protective, not cancer-causing
📍 Why extreme dieting and stress are massive triggers for autoimmune conditions
📍How to advocate for yourself when your doctor tells you your symptoms are "just aging"
📍Three simple, free ways to start taking back your health today
About Dr. Amie Hornaman:
Dr. Amie Hornaman is a functional medicine practitioner, clinical nutritionist, and the founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization. She coined the term "thyropause" and is the host of The Thyroid Fixer podcast. After her own battle with severe hypothyroidism and a cancer diagnosis, she dedicated her career to helping women reclaim their health through comprehensive hormone optimization and the use of T2 therapy.
Resources and People Mentioned:
Dr. Myers YouTube video on exposure to estrogen’s metabolites: https://youtu.be/pKYmdo7T_Kw?si=u8w-SHtdJ_wdTyqQ
The Thyroid Fix by Dr. Amie Hornaman: https://thyroidfixbook.com/
Dr. Amie's Supplement Line: https://dramiehornaman.com/collections/supplements
Access hormone testing through Dr. Myers’ Inner Circle: https://www.drmyersinnercircle.com/
Connect with Dr. Myers:
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Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman:
Website: https://dramie.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramiehornaman/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dramiehornaman
The Thyroid Fixer Podcast: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/podcasts
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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Thyropause
03:05 Dr. Amie's Personal Journey and Misdiagnosis
07:05 Finding the Right Diagnosis and Treatment
12:44 Transitioning to Functional Medicine
15:01 The Impact of Extreme Dieting and Stress
17:28 Why Autoimmunity is Appearing Younger
20:46 Why Women Are Dismissed by Doctors
24:38 Addressing Declining Hormones in Midlife
28:31 Dr. Amie's Cancer Diagnosis and Hormone Use
35:24 Estrogen Metabolites and Cancer Risk
38:30 The Forgotten Thyroid Hormone: T2
46:52 Metabolic Impact of T2
49:05 FDA Crackdown on Glandulars
51:14 Three Ways to Take Back Your Health
56:15 Where to Find Dr. Amie Hornaman
