Best Hypothyroid Mom Podcasts (2024)

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104 // Why do I still struggle so much with my energy? 8:25

9h ago8:25

8:25

Answering this question today: I’m on medication but still have chronic fatigue. Doctors say my labs look amazing. No other causes are found. Why do I still struggle so much with my energy? DOWNLOAD THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S APP Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's app! Join a supportive community that's here for you…

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103 // Thyroid Labs to Check 9:15

2d ago9:15

9:15

What thyroid labs do you need to check if you have Hashimoto's? What do TSH, free T3, free T4, and reverse T3 really mean for you and your thyroid. If you've ever felt lost in the numbers game of thyroid health, this episode is for you. Remember, you're the CEO of your own health, and I'm here to make sure you have all the info you need to make the…

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102 // What is root cause medicine in Hashimoto's? 8:13

9d ago8:13

8:13

If you see a bunch of rubber ducks in a stream, you can scoop them one at a time or you can find the source and stop them from being dumped into the stream. In this episode of Health with Hashimoto's, I use this analogy to explain root cause medicine for Hashimoto's. Discover how to stop managing just the symptoms and start addressing the underlyin…

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101 // What does Hashimoto's feel like? 19:59

16d ago19:59

19:59

Have you ever wondered what living with Hashimoto's feels like? It's a tricky question because it varies so much from person to person. In this episode, we're diving into the most common symptoms and some of the lesser-known ones to paint a clearer picture. Two Letters For loved ones (from VeryWellHealth) Hashimoto's is the villain (from ?? via Red…

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100 // Top 10 Most Popular Episodes from the First 100 20:20

27d ago20:20

20:20

In this 100th episode, I'm sharing the top 10 most popular episodes of all time. Starting from number 10 and working our way to the top, I'll give you an action step for each in the top ten. When I started this podcasting journey almost two years ago, I was thrilled to release episode one. Hitting episode 10 felt monumental, and now, here we are at…

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099 // 20 Quick Health Tips for a Busy Summer 21:52

1M ago21:52

21:52

I'm giving you 20 summer health hacks for busy moms. Whether you're managing the demands of family life or simply trying to enjoy the season, these quick and easy tips will help you stay energized and healthy all summer long. Let's explore 20 simple strategies that take less than 10 minutes each and will help you support your health with Hashimoto’…

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The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz: A Book Review Bonus Episode 12:29

1M ago12:29

12:29

Welcome to a book review bonus episode of the Health with Hashimoto's podcast. Today, I'm diving into The Connection Cure by Julia Hotz. Trust me, this book is a game-changer. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The subtitle says it all: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging. This isn't your typical health book; it's a refreshing take on h…

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098 // From Stuck to Unstoppable 19:49

1M ago19:49

19:49

In this jam-packed episode of the Health with Hashimoto's podcast, we're diving into a common struggle many of us face in today's information age - taking action! With endless courses and info at our fingertips, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck. But fear not! Episode 98 is here to guide you through actionable steps to improve your health, ev…

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097 // Don't Let Summer Fun Derail Your Health: Start Small, Start Now 19:40

2M ago19:40

19:40

Do you feel like your health goals are sabotaged by the busyness of life? As summer vacation approaches, many of us plan family trips, cabin getaways, and lakeside adventures. While these activities are exciting, they often lead to the common excuse of delaying health changes until after the fun. On this episode of the Health with Hashimoto's podca…

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096 // Should I go gluten-free if I have Hashimoto's? 20:24

2M ago20:24

20:24

Welcome to a long-anticipated episode of Health with Hashimoto's. Today, we're diving into a topic that garners a lot of curiosity—gluten. Whether you've googled it or read about the connection between gluten and thyroid issues, you might be wondering, do I need to give up gluten if I have thyroid problems? In this episode, we will explore that que…

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095 // How Esther Avoided a Hashimoto's Flare Up 21:15

2M ago21:15

21:15

This winter, unlike the last several, Esther did NOT have a Hashimoto's flare-up. In this episode, she will tell you how she avoided it and give you her process. There was not one sole thing, but rather multiple things that all came together to give her the best winter in years. Find this episode written in a blog format on the website: https://hea…

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094 // Thyroid Labs Explained: T3, Free T3, and ReverseT3 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

In this episode of Health with Hashimoto's, Esther, a registered nurse and holistic health educator, translates the complexities of thyroid labs, specifically focusing on T3, free T3, and reverse T3. Esther explains the importance and function of T3, its conversion process from T4, and how our body utilizes it. Find this episode written in a blog f…

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093 // Hashimoto's is Not Your Fault 18:52

3M ago18:52

18:52

Hashimoto's is not your fault. This episode was inspired by a woman who felt like she wasn't manifesting hard enough or positive enough, by Job's three accusing friends, and by a red flag at a church emphasizing faith healing. Hashimoto's is not your fault. DOWNLOAD THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S APP Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health w…

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092 // 5 Types of Stress &1 Thing to Do 20:27

3M ago20:27

20:27

There are five types of stress in managing Hashimoto's disease. Lowering stressors is an essential factor in disease management. In exploring factors impacting stress levels, we touch on dietary habits, meal planning, environmental influences, and even the significant role of nature and physical exercise in mental health and stress management. Disc…

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091 // Use this routine to lower your cortisol and improve healing 21:03

3M ago21:03

21:03

Are you tired of chasing unreachable goals, like trying to catch the horizon? Join Esther in this episode and explore how to break free from the cycle of perpetual striving. She has a simple routine for you that not only lowers cortisol levels but also promotes healing. Say goodbye to the endless pursuit of "better" and learn how to identify ways y…

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090 // Shadiness in the Supplement Industry 19:50

3M ago19:50

19:50

Did you know Amazon has a lot of counterfeit and expired supplements? Some of what is available doesn't contain what it should. Needless to say, there is some shadiness in the supplement industry. Thankfully, there is an alternative to Amazon. Fullscript is full of high-quality supplements. Links: Fullscript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/eyunk…

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089 // Is Your Toothpaste Sabotaging Your Thyroid? Make this simple swap. 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

What toothpaste do you use? Did you know some toothpastes can harm your thyroid health? In this episode learn one simple swap that can have compounding benefits. Find this episode written in a blog format on my website: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/ FREE MINI-COURSE: Hashimoto’s Decoded: In this free course you will learn what causes Hashimoto’…

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088 // Improve Your Health Today with These 5 Simple Foundations of Health 20:12

4M ago20:12

20:12

Do you know what your foundations of health are? In this episode, you will get five simple solutions that will make a difference in your overall well-being: body, mind, spirit, diet, and environment. Join me and discover how simple routines can lead to lasting holistic health! Find this episode written in a blog format on my website: https://health…

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87 // 4 Years Later: How did COVID change our health? 24:11

4M ago24:11

24:11

The world changed in March of 2020. In this episode we look back at what happened, what stayed the same, how your health has been impacted, and what we can do going forward. Find this episode written in a blog format on my website: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/covid-reflections/ RELATED EPISODES 007: Stress, your thyroid, and Hashimoto's 008: 5…

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086 // 10 Best Books for Hashimoto's & Autoimmune Health 20:22

4M ago20:22

20:22

March is National Reading Month, so here are 10 fantastic books to help you in your health goals. These books can drastically alter the way you perceive health and wellness. Ranging from treating food as a healing mechanism, harnessing the power of breathing techniques, maintaining positivity in challenging times, to coping with Hashimoto's, each b…

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23. Restarting healthy habits after falling off the wagon... 24:18

9M ago24:18

24:18

We’ve all been there. A crazy season of life… a new job… a personal loss… a move…an illness or injury… heck- even heading from summer into the school year and the shakeup of schedules that comes with that. But you’re going along doing all the things that you know help you to feel good… that you know help you…. and then something hits and the habits…

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22. Improve Your Gut, Improve Your Thyroid: How Gut Health Impacts Hypothyroidism 36:07

11M ago36:07

36:07

Bloating, stomach pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and acid reflux were a part of my long list of symptoms that I experienced for years before my Hashimoto’s diagnosis. We often view digestive symptoms as annoying and uncomfortable and even inevitable, but they’re also very important clues to what’s going on with our health. I began digging in…

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21. It’s All Connected-- Reduce Hypothyroid Symptoms by Supporting The Rest of your Body 21:25

11M ago21:25

21:25

Our thyroid hormone levels are dependent on more than just what is happening in the thyroid. They’re impacted by what’s happening in our adrenal system. They’re impacted by how efficient our liver function is. Thyroid hormones are impacted by what's happening in our gut and by the overall inflammation levels in our body. In this episode, that’s wha…

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20. Self -care strategies to support your adrenals in stressful seasons 46:28

12M ago46:28

46:28

Self-care is important all the time, especially for those of us with autoimmune disease, but it can take on a whole new meaning when you’re heading into what you know will be a stressful season. Perhaps you’re working on healing your adrenals, or maybe you just want to really be proactive about NOT landing yourself in adrenal dysfunction. And, if y…

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19. Why balancing your blood sugar can support thyroid healing... and how to do it! 35:45

12M ago35:45

35:45

I often get asked what the TOP thing is that people with thyroid issues can do to start feeling better…. My answer is always, “There are two! Go gluten-free and balance your blood sugar levels!” Rewind 15 years when I was really deep in struggling with thyroid problems, I wasn’t aware that I had blood sugar issues when I was first diagnosed…. even …

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18. Benefits of Infrared Sauna for Hypothyroidism 30:07

1y ago30:07

30:07

Sweating is one of the best ways to get rid of toxins. I know- it's not sexy… there’s no cleanse or intensive detox retreat or chelation or anything crazy. I believe in creating routines and habits that support gentle, daily detox over those more intense detoxification programs. So SWEATING is key to that process. (and in case you were wondering… p…

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17. Are Electrolyte Imbalances Giving You Hypothyroid Symptoms? 36:17

1y ago36:17

36:17

I am all about grabbing the low-hanging fruit to move towards feeling good. The easy, hardly-have-to-think-about-it, things you're already doing and can just tweak sort of low-hanging fruit to start feeling better quickly.... and today's episode is one of those things. Now, hydration may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to Hashimot…

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16. The Safety Theory- How to Signal To Your Body to Promote Thyroid Healing 32:37

1y ago32:37

32:37

Everything that we do, eat, experience, feel, and think– they’re all messages that we send to our bodies. And these messages often have physiological responses. The messages we send create physical responses in our body– either in the direction of health or disease. In this episode, we’re focusing on a newer theory as to why women deal with thyroid…

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15. Why Do Thyroid Issues Impact Women More than Men? 31:00

1y ago31:00

31:00

The American Thyroid Association estimates that five to eight women are affected with Hashimoto’s for every one man. The ATA also estimates that one in eight women will be affected with Hashimoto’s or another thyroid disorder at some point in their lives. So, if you’re a woman, and you probably are if you're listening to this podcast… and you’re no…

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14. Food Sensitivities and Hypothyroidism: What You Eat Impacts How You Feel 31:17

1y ago31:17

31:17

While learning about the holistic approaches to healing, the biggest factor I discovered to promote healing was FOOD. And it makes so much sense… we’re eating all the time. Multiple times a day… every day of the year. If we’re eating things that aren’t working for our body, then day in and day out we’re constantly causing our bodies to have to reac…

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13. What Is a Hashimoto’s/ Hypothyroid Flare and How to Handle One Naturally 33:52

1y ago33:52

33:52

There is maybe nothing worse than getting your hypothyroid symptoms under control and feeling good for a while and then WHAM– your symptoms come back and leave you tired, fried, and with your hair falling out. Maybe it comes after a vacation of throwing all your dietary changes out the window or after an especially stressful season. Maybe it comes …

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12. How Poor Sleep Can Trigger Thyroid Issues: Four Things To Do to Get Better Sleep 37:46

1y ago37:46

37:46

Sleep can be a complicated piece of our health and wellness to solve because there are so many factors that contribute to getting a good night's sleep. But that is also an indicator of the impact that not sleeping has on the various parts of our health…. and our thyroid health is no different. In this episode, we’re talking about how important slee…

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11. Support Your Liver, Support Your Thyroid: How Chemicals in Your Cleaning Products Impact Your Thyroid 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

Making the Switch to Non-Toxic Household Products This topic is so important and so simple all at the same time. This is a message that I continue to go back to because I want to be sure that the message is out there– that the information is available to as many people as my little voice can reach. Because it's too important to our health and it's …

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10. The Best Exercise for Hypothyroidism: 3 Ways to Move Your Body to Support Your Thyroid Health with Physical Therapist, Justin Geissinger 34:27

1y ago34:27

34:27

Exercise is great for boosting mood, increasing mental clarity, and increasing energy levels. The challenge can be how to get consistent exercise that helps us to feel good, specifically when dealing with hypothyroidism when simply having enough energy to make it through the day can feel challenging. In this episode, I have my first guest here on t…

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09. Meet Your Best Frenemy: How Cortisol Works In the Body 29:06

1y ago29:06

29:06

You’ve probably heard mention of this hormone before, but we’re going to be talking about your best hormonal FRENEMY… cortisol. Cortisol is a super important hormone– critical to life, to keeping us safe and alive, giving us the ability to get out of bed in the morning and some strong signals that it's time to go to sleep at night. But what does co…

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08. How to Put Together the BEST Care Team: Finding the Right Doctor for Managing Hypothyroidism 25:24

1y ago25:24

25:24

One of the most important and challenging things to figure out when managing hypothyroidism is finding a doctor you can work with to start figuring out what the root causes were to get trigger hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's thyroiditis. In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of creating a care team of professionals with different areas of…

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07. How Chemicals in Your Skin Care Products Impact Your Thyroid (and what to do about it!) 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

I wish I could tell you that supporting my liver was one of the first things I did when I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. But I didn’t. I was totally unaware of the connection between liver health and toxins and thyroid health. It wasn’t until I struggled for months that I came across the important information that I’m going to share with you to…

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06. The Gluten- Hypothyroid Connection: Is A Gluten-Free Diet Right for You? Thyroid Gluten Free Diet 34:25

1y ago34:25

34:25

Gluten-free diet. (insert dread-filled music here...) I mean, honestly, any major dietary shift and any sort of food sensitivity is a thing, right? It's a disruption- it requires rethinking and planning and workarounds and everything. A quick Google search will reveal that gluten sensitivity is on the rise, and it's true- there is a STRONG correlat…

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05. How Your Adrenals Affect Your Thyroid And Three Ways to Improve Adrenal Fatigue Naturally 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

31:01

In this episode, we are diving into the world of adrenal issues. If you've never heard of the adrenal glands and you deal with hypothyroidism, then you'll want to grab a pen because most women with hypothyroidism ALSO have adrenal fatigue or adrenal dysfunction. SO- it's worth your time to learn how the two are connected... because not only are s…

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04. Is Dehydration Making Your Hypothyroid Symptoms Worse? Four Things To Get Yourself Hydrated and Happy (and symptom-free!) 32:23

1+ y ago32:23

32:23

I am all about grabbing the low-hanging fruit to improve our health. And today’s topic is JUST THAT. We can incorporate so many healthy habits and we’re only going to see moderate gains because the reality is, that most of us are moving through our days chronically dehydrated. And the research shows that this is critical to many aspects of health, …

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03. How Your Liver Affects Your Thyroid and Two Ways to Improve It 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

26:06

The connection between your liver and your thyroid is STRONG... and by supporting your liver, you can see big shifts in how your thyroid is functioning and how you feel. In this episode, we're talking about the interconnected parts of the body, particularly the liver and the thyroid. You'll learn why having your liver working well and in balance ma…

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02. 3 Reasons Thyroid Tests Show ”Normal” When You Feel Terrible 33:19

1+ y ago33:19

33:19

One story that I hear over and over when working with women who have hypothyroid issues is the frustration of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to lose weight... and then heading to the doctor to get some testing done, and all too often the blood work results show NORMAL. But everything doesn’t FEEL normal! In this episode, we’re talking a…

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01. My Story and the Why Behind This Podcast 30:15

1+ y ago30:15

30:15

Looking back to when I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism and then Hashimoto's thyroiditis, I can still remember the feeling of being bone tired and operating in a fog. My story is unfortunately uncommon, with 1 in 5 women likely to experience thyroid disease. However, my story differs from most- when doctors told me that I would struggle with…

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Trailer 4:43

1+ y ago4:43

4:43

👋 Hi, I'm Sarah Geissinger. I'm a holistic lifestyle coach focused on helping moms with thyroid issues feel good again. I teach women the simple, natural, lifestyle shifts to live a symptom-free life.... just like I do! Want to learn how I got there? In this podcast, I'll teach you how to: -> use natural lifestyle hacks to live symptom-free -> work…

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S4 E7. My guilt around Amazon (and CBT thoughts) 18:58

2+ y ago18:58

18:58

Here's the app: https://cbtthoughtdiary.com/

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S4 E6. Do we always have to comment on privilege now? 32:55

2+ y ago32:55

32:55

Just a few thoughts

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S4 E5. Processing the emotions of the world right now 33:15

2+ y ago33:15

33:15

Well, this is a scary one for me to post but my intention is to candidly share my feelings to help normalize the internal battle that many people are having right now. I mostly definitely didn’t say everything correctly, but I’m open to learning ❤️

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S4 E4. My MOST EPIC idea & gift to my children 6:37

2+ y ago6:37

6:37

Yup, this one is my fave. <3

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S4 E3. Anxiety attacks, hypothyroidism & hospital trips 33:39

2+ y ago33:39

33:39

Welp, this turned into a longer story than I planned but I've had some weird health stuff lately and wanted to share. As promised in the episode, here's a list of resources that I've found: Canada: Affordable and free mental health services (https://www.mindbeacon.com/) Canada: List of 10 free mental health services…