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If you've been told your thyroid is "normal" but you're still dealing with fatigue, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, low energy, hair loss, constipation, or hormone imbalance, this episode explains why so many women never receive the answers they're looking for.
In this conversation, Michele Scarlet sits down with Dr. Amie Hornaman, widely known as The Thyroid Fixer, to uncover why hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease, and thyroid dysfunction are frequently overlooked during perimenopause and menopause. Together, they explain why many women are told to simply eat less, exercise more, or accept their symptoms as part of aging, even when their bodies are clearly telling a different story.
You'll learn why normal lab results aren't always optimal, how thyroid hormones influence metabolism, energy, body weight, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol, mood, libido, and overall metabolic health, and why comprehensive thyroid testing goes far beyond a basic TSH test. The conversation also explores the differences between T4 and T3 thyroid hormones, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, Hashimoto's, functional medicine testing, and when thyroid hormone replacement may become an important part of treatment.
Michele and Dr. Amie also discuss why many women struggle with weight loss after 40, hormone imbalance, perimenopause weight gain, thyroid weight gain, slow metabolism, and why excessive cardio can sometimes work against metabolic health. They explain the importance of strength training, reducing chronic stress, optimizing hormones, and supporting thyroid function with personalized care instead of relying on one-size-fits-all advice.
Whether you've been searching for answers about why I can't lose weight after 40 female, thyroid issues women, metabolic health women, functional medicine women, hormone balance naturally, or women over 40 health, this episode offers an evidence-informed conversation focused on understanding the root causes, not simply managing symptoms.
Because better health doesn't begin when someone tells you you're "normal."
It begins when someone finally looks deeper.
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