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Episode 15: How to Treat SIBO & Prevent It From Coming Back (Part 2)
28 oct. 2026
00:31:39
Have you ever treated SIBO, felt better for a few weeks or months, only to have the bloating, constipation, and digestive discomfort come right back?
SIBO recurrence is incredibly frustrating, but one of the biggest problems I see is that treatment often focuses on getting rid of the bacterial overgrowth without addressing why it developed in the first place.
In Part 2 of this two-part series, I'm walking you through my three-phase approach to SIBO treatment, including how I prepare patients for treatment, the different strategies used to address bacterial overgrowth, and what I focus on to help prevent SIBO from returning.
We'll also explore why women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's may be particularly susceptible to recurring digestive issues, and why optimizing thyroid function and gut motility can be such important pieces of the puzzle.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why SIBO frequently comes back after treatment and what may be contributing to recurrence
My three-phase approach to SIBO treatment: preparation, eradication, and healing
What bacterial biofilms are and why it's so important to address prior to treatment
Conventional treatment with rifaximin versus herbal antimicrobial approaches
The role of the elemental diet and low-FODMAP diet in managing SIBO
Why the migrating motor complex (MMC) is so important for preventing recurrence
How thyroid function, stomach acid, digestive enzymes, bile flow, stress, and meal spacing can influence digestive health
What improvements you may experience when SIBO is successfully treated
If you've been struggling with persistent digestive symptoms or have gone through multiple rounds of SIBO treatment without lasting results, this episode will help you understand why there may be more to treatment than simply getting rid of the bacteria.
And if you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, make sure to check out Episode 14, where I explain what SIBO is, its connection to hypothyroidism, common symptoms, and how to test for it.
Up to 50% of people with hypothyroidism have SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth).
And yet, so many women struggling with chronic bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and digestive discomfort have never even heard of SIBO, let alone been tested for it.
SIBO is something I see incredibly often in my clinical practice. Many of the women I work with have spent years eliminating foods, taking probiotics and digestive supplements, or being told they have IBS, without ever understanding what might actually be contributing to their symptoms.
In Part 1 of this two-part series, I'm breaking down what SIBO is, why women with thyroid disease may be more susceptible to developing it, and how to recognize and test for it.
In this episode of the Empowered Thyroid Podcast, you'll learn:
What SIBO is and why bacteria growing in the wrong part of your gut can cause so many symptoms
The connection between hypothyroidism, gut motility, and the migrating motor complex (MMC)
Common SIBO risk factors, including food poisoning and gut infections
The most common signs and symptoms of SIBO
The differences between hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulfide SIBO
How SIBO breath testing works and what your results may tell you
If you've been struggling with digestive symptoms despite changing your diet and taking probiotics, this episode may help you understand what you might be missing.
And stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll discuss SIBO treatment options, the role of diet, and why SIBO can keep coming back even after treatment.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 13: Do You Really Need the AIP Diet for Hashimoto’s?
14 oct. 2026
00:07:56
If you have Hashimoto’s, chances are you’ve come across the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet at some point.
It’s often recommended as the diet for autoimmune disease, but is it actually necessary for everyone with Hashimoto’s?
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m sharing why I don’t routinely recommend the AIP diet, despite having worked with hundreds of women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
What the AIP diet removes and why it’s commonly recommended for Hashimoto’s
When I might actually consider using AIP with a patient
Why more restriction isn’t always better
How restrictive diets can sometimes lead to under-eating and under-nourishing
Why sustainability matters more than perfection
What I recommend instead for most women with Hashimoto’s
If you’ve ever wondered whether you really need to follow AIP to lower inflammation and support your Hashimoto’s, this episode is for you.
What happens when you’ve done all the “right” things for your Hashimoto’s, but you still don’t feel well?
You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’ve worked on your gut. You’re taking the supplements. Your thyroid is being treated. And yet, you’re still struggling with persistent fatigue, brain fog, and other stubborn symptoms, or your thyroid antibodies just won’t come down.
Sometimes, there may be more to the story than just your thyroid.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Liam LaTouche, ND, whose clinical practice focuses on chronic fatigue, chronic infections, autoimmunity and complex chronic illness.
We take a deeper look at what may be going on in some of the more complex Hashimoto’s cases, including:
How to recognize when fatigue may be more complex than typical hypothyroid fatigue
Chronic infections and viral reactivation, including Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
The connection between chronic infections, immune dysregulation and Hashimoto’s
POTS, dysautonomia and why these symptoms can easily be mistaken for thyroid symptoms
Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Mold exposure and other potential barriers to healing
What persistently elevated thyroid antibodies may be telling us
How Dr. Liam approaches investigating a complex case when the usual pieces aren’t enough
We also walk through a real patient case involving Hashimoto’s, profound fatigue, mold exposure and viral reactivation, and how looking beyond the obvious pieces helped uncover what had been missed.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but something is still missing, this episode is an important reminder that your symptoms are not necessarily “just Hashimoto’s” and sometimes we need to widen the lens to see the rest of the puzzle.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 11: The 8 Triggers That Can Make Your Hashimoto’s Worse
30 sept. 2026
00:41:38
What is actually driving your Hashimoto’s?
If you have Hashimoto’s, you may have been told that there’s nothing you can really do beyond taking thyroid medication and monitoring your TSH.
But Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition and while thyroid medication can be incredibly important for replacing the thyroid hormones your body needs, it doesn’t address the bigger question of what may be contributing to the immune dysfunction and inflammation in the first place.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down the 8 major triggers and drivers I look at when working with women with Hashimoto’s, including:
Genetics
Chronic stress
Gut dysfunction
Chronic infections
Toxin exposure
Nutrient imbalances
Blood sugar and insulin resistance
Hormonal shifts like puberty, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause
I’ll explain how these different factors can fit into the bigger Hashimoto’s picture, why I believe so many women who feel like they’ve “tried everything” may simply still be missing pieces of their puzzle, and the importance of rebuilding your body’s resilience rather than spending your life trying to avoid every possible trigger.
I’ll also walk you through the story of one of my clients, Lyndsay, and how uncovering things like SIBO, nutrient deficiencies, insulin resistance and chronic stress helped us better understand what was contributing to years of debilitating fatigue, brain fog, bloating, poor sleep, hair loss and unpredictable weight changes.
If you’re doing “all the right things” but still struggling with symptoms or persistently elevated thyroid antibodies, this episode will help you understand where you may need to look next.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 10: 5 Things I Wish Every Woman With Hashimoto’s Knew
23 sept. 2026
00:17:06
If I could be in the doctor’s office with every woman the moment she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, there are five things I would want her to know.
Because for so many women, the conversation goes something like this: “You have Hashimoto's. You’ll need to take thyroid medication. We’ll monitor your TSH.”
And that’s it.
No real explanation of what Hashimoto’s actually is. No conversation about why your immune system is attacking your thyroid. And very little guidance around what you can actually do to be proactive about your health.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m sharing five things I wish every woman knew when she was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s: the things that could save you years of frustration, confusion and feeling like you have no control over what happens next.
We’ll talk about why Hashimoto’s is not just a thyroid problem, why I believe the “watch and wait” approach leaves so many women without the support they need, and why thyroid medication is only one piece of the bigger picture.
And if you finish this episode thinking, “Why has nobody ever explained Hashimoto’s to me this way before?”...
JOIN ME FOR THE HASHIMOTO’S SOLUTION: Starting Thursday, September 24th at 12:00 PM EST, I’m hosting my FREE 3-day LIVE virtual Hashimoto’s masterclass.
This is the training where I go much deeper into everything we introduce in this episode and teach you what I wish every woman with Hashimoto’s understood about what is actually happening inside her body.
We’ll talk about the bigger picture behind Hashimoto’s, the most common drivers/triggers of immune system dysregulation, and the strategies I use with my clients to help them lower their thyroid antibodies, get their energy back, lose weight more easily, and feel like themselves again.
I’ll also be sharing real client case studies, and you’ll hear from women who have gone through their own Hashimoto’s journeys and experienced meaningful changes in their health.
If you’ve been told to “watch and wait,” because your labs are still “normal” but you don’t feel well, or you simply know there has to be more you can do for your Hashimoto’s than take medication and check your TSH once a year, this masterclass is for you.
This is the last time I’ll be teaching The Hashimoto’s Solution this year, so make sure you save your spot.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 09: Perimenopause & Hashimoto's: Why Everything Suddenly Feels Different
16 sept. 2026
00:35:24
If you have Hashimoto’s and feel like your body suddenly changed when you hit your late 30s or 40s, you’re not imagining it.
Maybe you’re gaining weight (especially around your belly) even though you haven’t changed the way you eat. Your energy is lower, you’re waking up in the middle of the night, your brain feels foggy, your mood is different, and suddenly the things that used to work for your body just… don’t anymore.
So is it your thyroid? Is it perimenopause? Or is it both?
|In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down what actually happens to your body during perimenopause and why this hormonal transition can be particularly important for women with Hashimoto’s.
We’ll talk about why perimenopause is much more than simply declining estrogen, how fluctuating estrogen and progesterone can influence your immune system, brain, sleep, metabolism and body composition, and why major hormonal transitions like pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause can sometimes act as triggers for Hashimoto’s in susceptible women.
I also explain why insulin resistance and abdominal weight gain can become more common during this stage, why the same diet and exercise strategies you used in your 20s and 30s may stop working the way they once did, and why simply eating less and exercising more isn’t always the answer.
We’ll also get into some of the areas I focus on most with women going through perimenopause, including strength training, protein, blood sugar and insulin, stress and sleep, liver health, gut health and hormone metabolism.
And finally, I share my perspective on hormone therapy, including bio-identical hormones like estradiol and micronized progesterone and an important consideration if you’re already taking thyroid medication.
Because perimenopause doesn’t have to mean spending your 40s and 50s feeling like you’ve completely lost control of your body. Your body may need different support now than it did at 25 and understanding what has changed is the first step toward knowing what to do about it.
✅ THE HASHIMOTO’S SOLUTION MASTERCLASS: If you have Hashimoto’s and want to better understand what may be driving your autoimmunity and what you can actually do beyond simply taking thyroid medication, join me for my FREE 3-day live masterclass, The Hashimoto’s Solution, beginning September 24th at 12:00 PM EST.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 08: How to Get Your Energy Back With Hypothyroidism
09 sept. 2026
00:22:45
If you’re getting enough sleep but still wake up exhausted, hit a wall every afternoon, or feel like you’re constantly running on empty… this episode is for you.
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, but that doesn’t mean you should simply accept feeling exhausted as your “new normal.”
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down some of the biggest reasons I see women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's struggle with debilitating fatigue and why the answer isn’t always as simple as getting more sleep, drinking more coffee, or finding the right energy supplement.
We’ll talk about some of the most commonly overlooked contributors to fatigue like low iron and nutrient deficiencies, blood sugar imbalances, chronic stress, and inflammation.
I’ll also walk you through some of the blood tests and patterns I look at when someone comes to me struggling with low energy, and what you should start investigating if you’re trying to figure out what’s actually causing your fatigue.
Because fatigue is a symptom. It’s information. And instead of asking, “What can I take to give me more energy?” the better question is actually: “Why am I so tired in the first place?”
If you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s and feel like your exhaustion has started taking pieces of your life away, this episode will help you understand what may be contributing to your fatigue and what you can do to get your energy back.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 07: Trying to Conceive With Hypothyroidism? What You Need to Know
02 sept. 2026
01:01:32
If you’re trying to get pregnant, or have experienced fertility challenges like recurrent miscarriages, your thyroid may be a much bigger piece of the puzzle than you realize.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m joined by Thyroid Reset System Success Coach, Felishia Desjardins, to talk about the connection between hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, fertility, and pregnancy, and why properly assessing your thyroid health should be an important part of your fertility journey.
We talk about some of the most common fertility challenges we see in women with thyroid disease, including difficulty getting pregnant and recurrent miscarriage, and why so many women still aren’t getting a comprehensive thyroid assessment when they seek fertility support.
We also dive into the thyroid markers that matter when you’re trying to conceive, including TSH and thyroid antibodies, and discuss why simply being told that your thyroid is “normal” may not always give you the full picture.
But this conversation goes far beyond the thyroid. We talk about where we see gaps in the conventional fertility approach, why deeper investigation into hormones, nutrient status, gut health, metabolic health, and autoimmunity may be important, and how a root-cause approach can complement the incredible tools that conventional fertility medicine has to offer.
We also discuss something I wish more women were taught: preparing your body for pregnancy should ideally begin months before you start trying to conceive. Felishia shares what she believes women should be thinking about during that preconception period and some of the foundational areas that can be investigated before and during fertility treatments like IUI or IVF.
If you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s and you’re trying to conceive, preparing for pregnancy, or wondering whether your thyroid could be playing a role in your fertility journey, this episode is for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 06: Why Your Thyroid Medication Isn't Working: T4 to T3 Conversion
26 août 2026
00:22:37
What if your thyroid medication is getting into your body… but your body isn’t actually using it the way it needs to?
If you’re taking levothyroxine or Synthroid, your TSH looks “normal,” but you still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, or other hypothyroid symptoms, T4 to T3 conversion may be one piece of the puzzle.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, we’re taking a deeper look at what actually happens to your thyroid medication once it enters your body and why simply having enough T4 doesn’t necessarily mean you have enough of the active thyroid hormone your cells actually use: T3.
I’ll break down what T4 to T3 conversion actually means, why some people may be poorer converters than others, and why your TSH can look perfectly normal even when your T3 is suboptimal and you still feel terrible.
We’ll explore five of the biggest factors I see affecting T4 to T3 conversion, including chronic stress, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, liver function, and systemic inflammation, as well as the role of reverse T3 and why simply increasing your thyroid medication may not always solve the problem.
I’ll also show you a simple calculation using your free T4 and free T3 blood test results that may provide clues about how well you’re converting your thyroid hormones.
If you’re taking your thyroid medication exactly as prescribed, have a “normal” TSH, and STILL feel hypothyroid, this episode will help you better understand what may be happening and where to start looking next.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 05: The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's
19 août 2026
00:39:17
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down some of the most popular diets for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, including AIP, keto and intermittent fasting, and sharing why I don’t routinely recommend these approaches to the women I work with.
We’ll also talk about the style of eating I do recommend: an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean-style approach focused not only on reducing inflammatory foods, but on actually nourishing your body with enough protein, fibre, healthy fats and other nutrients your thyroid and metabolism need.
I’ll also answer some of the biggest nutrition questions I get asked all the time, including whether you really need to go gluten-free, whether dairy is truly inflammatory, what role sugar plays, and why simply eating less and exercising more can actually work against some women with hypothyroidism.
Most importantly, I want to change the way you think about nutrition for the thyroid. The goal isn’t to restrict more and more foods forever. The goal is to support your body now so that, over time, you can build greater resiliency, flexibility and freedom around food.
If you’re overwhelmed by conflicting thyroid nutrition advice and just want to know what you should actually be eating with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, this episode is for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 04: TSH Is Not Enough: The Thyroid Blood Tests You Actually Need
12 août 2026
00:24:34
If your doctor is only testing your TSH, you are not getting the full picture of your thyroid health.
TSH is important, but it’s only one piece of a much bigger puzzle. And when we rely on that one number alone, we can miss important information that may help explain why you’re still exhausted, struggling with your weight, losing your hair, dealing with brain fog, or simply not feeling like yourself.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m taking you on a deep dive into the blood tests I believe every woman with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s should understand—what each marker actually tells us, why it matters, and how these results fit together.
We’ll break down TSH, free T4, free T3, reverse T3, anti-TPO and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, but we’re also going beyond the thyroid panel to talk about other important markers that can give us clues about your nutrient status, blood sugar and insulin, inflammation, liver function, stress response, and more.
I’ll also explain the difference between a lab result being “within range” and what I consider to be an optimal result, and why your symptoms should always be part of the conversation when interpreting your thyroid labs.
If you’ve ever looked at your blood work and wondered, “What do all these numbers actually mean?” or you’ve been told your thyroid labs are normal even though you still feel terrible, this episode is for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 03: You Have Hypothyroidism… But Do You Have Hashimoto’s?
12 août 2026
00:20:07
Contrary to what you might have been told, hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are NOT the same thing.
And understanding the difference matters because hypothyroidism tells us what is happening with your thyroid, while Hashimoto’s may help explain why it’s happening in the first place.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, why so many women with hypothyroidism have never been properly tested for Hashimoto’s, and why knowing what you actually have can completely change the way you approach your thyroid health.
We’ll talk about thyroid antibody testing, anti-TPO and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies, thyroid ultrasounds, and why some people with Hashimoto’s can still have negative antibodies on blood work. I’ll also explain some of the other reasons you can develop hypothyroidism without having Hashimoto’s.
Because finding out whether you have Hashimoto’s isn’t about adding another diagnosis to your medical chart. It’s about understanding what may be driving your thyroid issues so that you can start asking better questions about your health.
If you have hypothyroidism but have never had your thyroid antibodies tested or you’re still confused about whether you have hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, or both, this episode is for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 02: Why You Still Feel Terrible on Thyroid Medication
12 août 2026
00:10:41
If you’re taking levothyroxine or Synthroid, your TSH is “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, struggle to lose weight, deal with brain fog, hair loss, constipation, or simply don’t feel like yourself… there may be a reason.
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, we’re talking about why thyroid medication doesn’t always resolve hypothyroid symptoms and why having a normal TSH doesn’t necessarily tell us the whole story.
I’ll break down what thyroid medication is actually designed to do, what may still be getting missed when you continue to experience symptoms, and why looking beyond your medication dose can give us important clues about what your body needs.
We’ll also explore the bigger picture of thyroid health, including thyroid hormone conversion, inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, gut health, stress, and other factors that may influence how you feel and how well your body is using your meds.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still feel hypothyroid when I’m already taking medication?” this episode is for you.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Episode 01: Why I Started The Empowered Thyroid Podcast
12 août 2026
00:13:30
If you've ever been told your thyroid labs look "normal" but you still feel exhausted, can't lose weight, struggle with brain fog, or feel like something is being missed... this podcast is for you.
In this very first episode, I share why I decided to create The Empowered Thyroid Podcast after more than a decade of working with women living with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.
You'll learn why I felt this podcast needed to exist, why so many women with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's feel dismissed by the conventional approach to thyroid care, and why understanding the root causes behind your symptoms can completely change the way you think about your health.
Each week, I'll help you better understand your thyroid through a root-cause lens so you can stop feeling overwhelmed by conflicting information and finally start making sense of what's happening inside your body.
My goal isn't just to educate you. It's to help you feel empowered, supported, and hopeful again.
If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, follow the podcast, and leave us a rating/review. Thanks so much for listening! 💗
Welcome to The Empowered Thyroid Podcast (Trailer)
10 août 2026
00:00:50
Welcome to The Empowered Thyroid Podcast.
If you're living with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's and you've been told your thyroid labs are "normal" even though you still feel exhausted, struggle with weight gain, brain fog, or other persistent symptoms, you're in the right place.
In this short trailer, I'll share what this podcast is all about and what you can expect from future episodes.
Every Wednesday, I'll help you better understand your thyroid through a root-cause lens with practical, evidence-informed conversations about thyroid blood work, Hashimoto's, thyroid medication, nutrition, gut health, hormones, fatigue, and more.
Make sure you're following the podcast now so you're ready when the first episodes drop on Wednesday, August 12th. I can't wait to share them with you! 💗