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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Which one first when everything needs attention ⎸ Ep. 217	10 Sep 2026	00:20:16
You finished the list. You sorted everything into thyroid or immune. And somehow that made it worse, because now you are looking at two full buckets and every single thing in them looks like it should be the thing you do today. So you did nothing. Or you picked five things, went hard, and lasted about eleven days. That is not a discipline problem. Sorting is triage, not treatment. It tells you what to work on first. But nobody ever explains the "first" part, and that gap is where most women get stuck. In this episode I walk through the three rules I use to decide what actually comes next, why the most important thing is almost never the right place to start, and what six winters of working on one single trigger taught me about doing less at a time. What you'll learn Why "address everything at once" sounds responsible and still falls apart in eleven days Why the thyroid bucket comes first (fatigue, brain fog, cold, and weight resistance show up in both buckets, and you cannot tell them apart through the static) How to pick your first immune bucket step by choosing the cheapest repeatable thing instead of the most dramatic one Why changing five things at once teaches you nothing, even when you feel better The question that replaces "which one is most important" and actually gets you moving Resources mentioned 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor (free guide) https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions Episode 214, Sorting Hashimoto's labs into thyroid or immune buckets https://healthwithhashimotos.com/214-sorting-hashimotos-labs/ The Simple Habits Program. Twelve weeks of structure, not intensity. One small habit each week. This is a text message based program. Enrollment opens Sunday, September 13 and closes Saturday, September 26 at 10pm Central. The cohort runs September 27 through December 19. This is the last time it runs as a cohort. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/simple-habits-program/ NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	How Serious is Hashimoto's Disease? ⎹ Ep. 216	03 Sep 2026	00:20:19
How serious is Hashimoto's disease? Nobody answered that at your appointment. You got a prescription and a follow-up in six weeks. Or you got told your numbers are fine for now and we are just going to keep an eye on things. Either way, you walked out not knowing whether to brush this off or worry about it every day. The answer sits in between those two. Hashimoto's is two things and not one. It is a thyroid that cannot keep up, and it is an immune system attacking that thyroid. Medication can help handle the first one. The second one is all yours to work on. In episode 216, Esther gives you the facts without the fear, including what she reads in her own thyroid books about what happens when hypothyroidism goes unwatched, and why she gets most serious about this with women who are pregnant or trying to be. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the immune attack is not the life-threatening part, and what actually is How long your antibodies can be elevated before symptoms or your TSH ever reflect it The five labs to look at so you know which side is asking for your attention right now Hit play and get the answer you did not get at your appointment. Resources mentioned: Esther's first episode, where she shares her own diagnosis story: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/my-journey/ NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	What to do first once you have sorted your root causes ⎸ Ep 215	27 Aug 2026	00:10:18
You did the sorting. Thyroid on one side, immune on the other. So why does it feel like nothing has actually changed? Here is the trap. Sorting feels like progress, and it is, but so far it is all in your head. The buckets are full and nothing in either one has moved. Sorting feels safe. Starting feels like a risk. In this final episode of the summer sorting series, Esther walks you through what to do after sorting Hashimoto's into thyroid and immune. Not twelve things to do tomorrow. One thing, chosen on purpose, small enough that you will still be doing it next month. Hit play and pick your one next thing. RESOURCES MENTIONED Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune, inside the classroom in the Skool community https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ Jumpstart to Refreshing Sleep and Rest, also in the Skool classroom Single coaching sessions. You do not have to book the full six sessions of Hashimoto's Discernment Coaching. If you have sorted your two buckets and just need help with one thing, a single session is built for that. NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	Sorting Hashimoto's labs into thyroid or immune buckets ⎹ Ep. 214	20 Aug 2026	00:10:16
You have the lab printout in front of you. You circled the flagged numbers, looked them up, and maybe compared them to somebody else's results in a group. So why do you still not know what they mean? In episode 214, Esther walks through the full panel and sorts every lab into thyroid or immune, so you can do the same thing with your own results in about five minutes. Sorting Hashimoto's labs is simpler than it looks once you know which list each one belongs on. In this episode, you'll learn: Which labs report on your thyroid gland and which ones report on your immune system Why reverse T3 is the lab that goes missing most often, and what a high number is asking you to look at Why vitamin D and C-reactive protein are helpful even though they are not on the standard thyroid panel Hit play, then pull out your most recent results and start sorting. RESOURCES MENTIONED Episode 1, my diagnosis story: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/my-journey/ Episode 3, What Do My Thyroid Labs Mean: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/thyroid-labs/ Episode 39, Beyond TSH: How to Get the Thyroid Labs You Actually Need Using an Independent Lab: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/039-labs/ Episode 78, Success at the Doctor's Office: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/thyroid-questions-for-your-doctor/ Episode 80, Labs: T4 vs Free T4: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/t4-not-converting-to-t3/ Episode 94, Labs: T3, Free T3, Reverse T3: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/t3/ Episode 103, Thyroid Labs to Check: [link needed, page not live yet] Episode 190, Why Your TSH Looks Normal but You Still Feel Tired with Hashimoto's: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/190-tsh-normal-but-still-tired/ 10 Thyroid Questions to Ask Your Doctor (free guide): https://healthwithhashimotos.com/questions-for-your-doctor/ NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	Thyroid or Immune? Sorting the 6 Symptoms Every Woman with Hashimoto’s Knows ⎸ Ep 213	13 Aug 2026	00:12:34
Six common Hashimoto’s symptoms: fatigue, weight resistance, brain fog, hair loss, constipation, and feeling cold all the time. You've been told they're all just your thyroid. Some of them are. And some of them were never going to be fully fixed by your thyroid. In episode 213, Esther sorts the six most common Hashimoto's symptoms into thyroid or immune. Two landed in the thyroid bucket. Four landed in both. That isn't bad news. Two buckets is not two problems. It's two places to look instead of one dead end. In this episode, you'll learn: Why feeling cold all the time is the cleanest thyroid bucket symptom, and what to ask about if you're still cold on medication How constipation, hair loss, brain fog, and weight resistance end up in both buckets for two different reasons Why weight gain when you're eating the same and moving the same is physiology, not willpower Hit play and start sorting. Resources mentioned in this episode Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune ($27, about an hour, self-paced) https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ One-time coaching call with Esther Hashimoto's Discernment Coaching, six one-on-one sessions Episode 80, Labs: T4 vs free T4 https://healthwithhashimotos.com/t4-not-converting-to-t3/ Episode 94, Labs: T3, Free T3, Reverse T3 https://healthwithhashimotos.com/t3/ NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	Hashimoto's thyroid or immune ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 212	06 Aug 2026	00:11:49
You started the summer with a question. Now you have a longer list of root causes and the exact same question you had in May. Which one am I supposed to do something about first? That is not an information problem. It is a sorting problem. In this episode, Esther goes back through the summer root cause series and sorts every topic covered into one of two buckets using the Hashimoto's thyroid or immune framework. Each one gets sorted out loud so you can see how the filter actually works when you apply it to real information, including the one topic that landed in both buckets and changed how she thinks about minerals. In this episode, you'll learn: Why vitamin D belongs in the immune bucket even though it matters for every cell in your body Why the hair mineral test lands in both buckets, and what changed Esther's mind about it How to take 25 saved screenshots and sort them down to one next step Hit play and get a filter for everything you already know. Resources mentioned 10 Thyroid Questions to Ask Your Doctor Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune Episode 204, the hair mineral test with Dee NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	Using the Hashimoto's thyroid or immune framework for yourself ⎸ Ep. 211	30 Jul 2026	00:10:50
You have all the information. So why are you still stuck? If you have spent years reading, researching, and following every account you can find, you already know a lot about Hashimoto's. The problem is not information. The problem is knowing what to do with it. In this episode, Esther walks through the Hashimoto's thyroid or immune framework and shows you exactly how she used it on herself, back when she was first diagnosed. She shares which bucket she focused on first, why she skipped over diet even though she knew it mattered, and how she figured out her very next step instead of trying to do everything at once. In this episode, you'll learn: How to sort your own symptoms, labs, and next steps into the thyroid bucket or the immune bucket Why Esther focused on sleep and stress first, even though she knew diet was important too How to figure out your one next step instead of feeling like you have to fix everything at once Hit play to hear the whole story, including the moment her teenage son asked her a question that says everything about why she does this work. NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	What if your thyroid is a victim, not the cause, of Hashimoto's ⎸ Ep. 210 with Dr. Jess Armine	23 Jul 2026	00:23:30
What if your thyroid is a victim, not the cause, of Hashimoto's Your thyroid isn't broken. It's overwhelmed. Esther talks with Dr. Jess Armine, a healthcare provider with almost 50 years of clinical experience. His take on Hashimoto's: the thyroid is a victim, not the cause. It's a downstream effect of something else happening in your body. If your fatigue has ever been written off as laziness, this one will shift how you see it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your thyroid isn't the real problem in Hashimoto's Why your fatigue is a cellular energy crisis, not laziness The one simple starting point Dr. Armine recommends before chasing every root cause Guest bio: Dr. Jess Armine has spent nearly 50 years in healthcare as an EMT, RN, and chiropractor. After his son's schizophrenia diagnosis, he dove into genetics, endocrinology, and mitochondrial function, developing what he calls bio-individualized medicine. He now specializes in complex illnesses that haven't found success elsewhere. Make a free 30 min "Get Acquainted" consultation with Dr. Jess. Click here: Get Acquainted Resources mentioned: Codeage Beyond Vitamins Platinum Women's Multivitamin (liposomal), on Fullscript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/eyunkin Full blog post: https://healthwithhashimotos.com NEW HERE? START HERE. New to the podcast? Start with the free guide, 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor. https://health-with-hashimotos.kit.com/10-questions READY TO SORT YOUR HASHIMOTO'S? Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune walks you through sorting everything into thyroid or immune, in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Join the free Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool. It's a supportive space for women navigating Hashimoto's, and it's free to join. https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all my other resources, including products and supplements I recommend, on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER The Health with Hashimoto's podcast helps you sort your Hashimoto's into thyroid or immune, so you can finally understand what's happening in your body and what to do about it. Hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse and holistic health educator with 25 years of nursing experience. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
	Why you keep starting over with your Hashimoto's protocols ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 209	16 Jul 2026	00:11:06
Do you keep starting a new Hashimoto's protocol, only to abandon it a few weeks in when something newer shows up? If that cycle feels familiar, you are not lacking discipline. You are missing a filter. In this episode, Esther explains why do I keep starting over with Hashimoto's protocols, and it is not the reason you think. The real issue is that every new supplement or protocol lands with equal weight because there is no way to sort it against what you are already doing. In this episode, you'll learn: The real reason starting over feels like progress, even when it isn't The two bucket filter (thyroid or immune) for sorting anything new that crosses your feed Four questions to ask before you try another supplement or protocol Hit play to get the filter that stops the cycle for good. Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune Finally understand what's actually happening in your body. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ Hashimoto's Discernment Coaching Not more information. A way to think about all of it. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Why do I have so many Hashimoto's symptoms at the same time ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 208	09 Jul 2026	00:10:58
Why does it seem like every Hashimoto's symptom shows up at once instead of one at a time? In this episode, Esther explains why your root causes never work alone. A single stressor, like a poor night of sleep, can affect your blood sugar, your gut, and your immune system all at the same time. That is why you have so many Hashimoto's symptoms stacking on top of each other, and it is not because nothing you are doing is working. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a single bad night of sleep can throw off your blood sugar and your willpower the next day How stress affects more than your mood, including your immune function and your gut lining Why small positive changes ripple across your whole body the same way stressors do Just as you are not a simple skeleton, you are not just a thyroid. Hit play to see how it all connects, and what to do about it without trying to fix everything at once. JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Hashimoto's Discernment Coaching episode 205 with the stress diagram
	Why Hashimoto's self sabotage is not a willpower problem ⎸ Ep. 207 with Dr. Tabatha Barker	02 Jul 2026	00:32:36
You did the gluten free diet. You healed your gut. You worked on your nervous system. So why do you keep quitting two weeks later? If you have ever done everything right and still found yourself back at the donut, skipping your supplements, or abandoning your protocol without a clear reason why, this episode is for you. Dr. Tabatha, a board certified OBGYN who has lived with Hashimoto's since she was 17, says Hashimoto's self sabotage is rarely a discipline problem. It is a belief problem. In this episode, Dr. Tabatha shares the story behind her own diagnosis, her years as a Western medicine surgeon, and the shift that changed how she sees the body, faith, and healing. You will hear why she believes the deepest root cause she ever found was not a missing supplement, but a belief about what she deserved. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Hashimoto's self sabotage often has nothing to do with willpower Why your thyroid is not malfunctioning, but protecting you Why fasting can backfire for a body that already feels like it is in survival mode Hit play to hear Dr. Tabatha's full story and the belief she says is holding so many women back from lasting change. Listen to Dr. Tabatha's podcast Fast to Faith where she interviews Esther JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Why Knowing Your Hashimoto's Root Causes Is Not Enough ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 206	25 Jun 2026	00:09:50
You have done the research and probably already know your root causes, but what do you do next when new protocols, supplements, or advice pop up? In this episode I’ll help you build a personal filter — discernment — so you can decide what’s worth trying and what to skip. We’ll walk through real-life examples (social media supplements, new diets, and flare-ups) to show how discernment helps you ask the right questions, run a checklist, and avoid all-or-nothing thinking. Think of this as your practical, everyday tool for applying what you already know. If you’re just starting, hit the show notes for Hashimoto’s Decoded to learn your root causes. If you already know them, let’s build your discernment framework together so you can confidently choose what’s actually for you. HASHIMOTO'S DECODED: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ HASHIMOTO'S DISCERNMENT COACHING: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Bad Influence Got the Problems Right but the Solutions Wrong - A Book Review	20 Jun 2026	00:12:56
The BMJ called Bad Influence "a timely and eye-opening investigation...essential reading," but spoiler: I don’t agree. I found the reporting solid, and she made good points about how social media prioritizes stories over science, but I disagreed with nearly every solution. As an American who values free speech and medical autonomy, I want control over my health and freedom to speak. The author’s UK, socialized-medicine perspective leads her to lean toward regulation and centralized answers — that’s just not my worldview. I gave the book two stars: worth reading if you want to understand the problems, but don’t expect the proposed fixes to support medical autonomy nor freedom of speech. Get the book Bad Influence: How the Internet Hijacked Our Health by Deborah Cohen JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Stress Is a Hashimoto's Trigger ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 205	18 Jun 2026	00:10:28
Stress is one of the most common Hashimoto's triggers. You already know you have stress. The question is, what do you actually do about it? In this episode of the Root Cause Series, Esther breaks down the two sides of stress, what it looks like across all five areas of your life, and how identifying your personal stressors can make a real difference for your immune health. In this episode, you'll learn: Why stress has two sides and why both matter when you have Hashimoto's How to look at stress through the five areas of the whole you: body, mind, spirit, diet, and environment What Esther did about one of her biggest personal stressors and how it showed up in her labs Hit play and start getting clear on where stress fits into your Hashimoto's picture. Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ Related Episodes: Episode 007: Stress, Your Thyroid, and Hashimoto's Episode 008: 5 Tips for the Busy Woman to Reduce and Manage Stress Episode 024: Your Adrenal Glands, Chronic Stress, and Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease Episode 034: Halt the Damage Caused by Stress Episode 036: Using Art to De-Stress [Episode 040: Spiritual Stress, Inflammation, and Autoimmune Diseases like Hashimoto's] JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	The hair mineral test that shows what blood tests miss for Hashimoto's ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 204	11 Jun 2026	00:26:13
Did you know a small sample of hair can reveal what three months of blood tests might miss? In episode 204, I'm sitting down with Dee Davidson, board-certified functional health practitioner and hormone health expert, to talk about the HTMA hair mineral test and why it's one of the most useful tools she uses with her clients. If you have Hashimoto's and you feel like something is still off despite normal labs, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why a blood test gives you a real-time snapshot but the HTMA shows your mineral reserves over three full months What the hair test actually measures, including fight-or-flight status, blood sugar patterns, adrenal load, and hidden stressors How to stop guessing at supplements and start understanding what your body actually needs Hit play and find out what your minerals have been trying to tell you. CONNECT WITH DEE DAVIDSON Website: confidentlyloveyourself.com Instagram: @confidently_love_yourself JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Vitamin D as a Root Cause of Hashimoto's ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 203	04 Jun 2026	00:10:29
Are you still exhausted even though you're doing everything you can for your Hashimoto's? The problem might be something you literally cannot feel. Vitamin D is one of the most common root cause triggers for Hashimoto's, and most women have no idea their levels are low. You cannot feel it when your vitamin D is low. You cannot feel it when it is high. The only way to know is to test. And if your levels are not where they need to be, your immune system is missing one of its most important tools for calming down. In this episode, Esther breaks down why vitamin D is a root cause trigger for Hashimoto's, how it works in your immune system, and what you actually need to know about getting your levels up, whether that is through summer sun exposure or smart supplementation. In this episode, you will learn: Why vitamin D acts like a brake system for your immune system and what happens when those brakes fail What optimal vitamin D levels actually look like and why "not deficient" is not good enough How summer sun exposure works, why it is not as simple as going outside, and what to do about it year round Ready to map out all of your root causes? Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed walks you through the whole picture in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ RELATED EPISODES: #9: Vitamin D and Autoimmune Disease #62: How to pick a vitamin D supplement JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	From AIP Resistance to Total Buy-In: My Honest Review of The New Autoimmune Protocol [Bonus Book Review]	31 May 2026	00:11:23
Have you ever looked at a diet protocol and immediately thought, "There is no way I can do that"? That was me with AIP. The restrictions felt overwhelming, the food felt foreign, and honestly, I was not sure the payoff was worth the stress. So when Mickey Trescott reached out about her new book, my first instinct was hesitation. Then I read it. And everything changed. In this bonus episode of Health with Hashimoto's, I'm sharing my honest review of The New Autoimmune Protocol by Mickey Trescott — and why I went from resistant to completely bought in. This is The New Autoimmune Protocol review I wish someone had given me years ago. Here's what you'll hear in this episode: Why AIP felt impossible before and what made it finally feel doable What the New AIP actually is — including the three phases and two flexible approaches that make it more accessible than the original What makes this book stand out, from the practical prep guidance to the gorgeous cookbook section Hit play and find out if this book belongs on your shelf. Buy the book on Amazon or your local bookstore (affiliate link) JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Summer Root Cause Series Introduction: Why do people get Hashimoto's? ⎸ Ep. 202	28 May 2026	00:19:31
Why does Hashimoto's happen in the first place and what can you actually do about it? If you have been diagnosed and you are wondering what caused this, you are not alone. Most women with Hashimoto's are told what they have but not why they have it. That missing piece is exactly what this episode is about. In episode 202, Esther kicks off the Summer Root Cause Series by walking through the root causes of Hashimoto's, the three things every single person with an autoimmune condition has in common, and the eight most common triggers that can set the whole process in motion. In this episode, you'll learn: Why genetics load the gun but lifestyle and environment pull the trigger How leaky gut keeps your immune system working overtime and why an overworked immune system starts attacking things it shouldn't The eight most common Hashimoto's triggers and why knowing yours is the turning point Hit play and find out what's actually driving your Hashimoto's. Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ Mentioned on this episode: #83 Best Supplements for Hashimoto's JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	What Hashimoto's Really Is and Why Most Doctors Miss Half the Thyroid Picture ⎸ Ep. 201	25 May 2026	00:21:17
Did someone send you this episode? Or maybe you've been living with Hashimoto's for a while and you're still not sure you fully understand what's actually happening in your body? Either way, you're in the right place. This episode covers the basics — what your thyroid does, what Hashimoto's really is, and why so many women are stuck even when their labs look "fine" and they're doing everything they're supposed to do. In episode 201, recorded in honor of World Thyroid Day, Esther breaks down exactly what your thyroid does, why Hashimoto's is more than a thyroid problem, and why missing the autoimmune piece means the attack on your thyroid never stops. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your thyroid affects every single cell in your body — and what happens when it's not producing or converting enough hormone The most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and why they show up differently for everyone Why Hashimoto's has two parts, and why missing the autoimmune piece means the attack on your thyroid never stops Hit play — and share this one with someone who needs to understand what you're going through. Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed - https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ Episodes Mentioned: Episode 38 about depression Episode 103: Thyroid labs to check JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	The Modified AIP Diet for Hashimoto’s: What Mickey Trescott Wants Every Patient to Know \| Ep. 200	21 May 2026	00:32:52
Have you ever wondered if what you eat is making your Hashimoto's worse — or if changing your diet could actually make a real difference? If you've heard of the AIP diet but felt overwhelmed, confused about where to start, or worried it meant giving up food you love forever, this episode is for you. The modified AIP diet Hashimoto's patients are using today looks very different from what it was 15 years ago — and the research behind it is finally catching up. In this episode, Esther sits down with Mickey Trescott, functional nutrition expert, Hashimoto's patient, and author of the brand new book The New Autoimmune Protocol. Mickey shares how AIP has evolved from a single sentence in functional medicine circles into a research-backed, two-phase protocol with human studies to support it — including two studies specific to Hashimoto's. In this episode, you'll learn: Why AIP is a tool and a process, not a permanent diet — and what it's actually designed to do What modified AIP is, how it differs from core AIP, and why it may be more realistic for your real life Why preparation matters more than the diet itself, and the two exercises Mickey uses to set people up for success before they change a single thing they eat Hit play and find out if the modified AIP diet might be the missing piece in your Hashimoto's strategy. Get the book: The New Autoimmune Protocol by Mickey Trescott, MSc Mickey's website: theautoimmuneprotocol.com JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	199 // How to build resilience with Hashimoto's	14 May 2026	00:20:18
Have you ever felt like Hashimoto’s is happening to you instead of something you can actively respond to? In this episode, we’re talking about how to build resilience with Hashimoto’s by shifting from a passive stress response to a challenge-oriented mindset that supports both your mental and physical health. You’ll learn: Why stress and assuming failure can worsen Hashimoto’s symptoms The difference between passive coping and resilient problem-solving Two simple daily habits that can help you build resilience with Hashimoto’s over time If you’re tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or discouraged by your symptoms, this episode will give you practical strategies to help you move forward one step at a time. Press play to learn how resilience can become one of your most important tools for living well with Hashimoto’s. Related Episodes Stress, Your Thyroid, and Hashimoto’s Your Adrenal Glands, Chronic Stress, and Hashimoto’s Resources Hashimoto’s Decoded: Root Causes Revealed Hashimoto’s Root Cause Reset JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	198 // Peptides for Hashimoto's: What to Try Before the Injectable Route	07 May 2026	00:22:34
Peptides are everywhere right now. In your Facebook groups, your podcast feed, your social media. But are they right for you? In this episode, you'll learn what peptides are, why your body is already designed to make them, and what to try before you go the injectable route. You'll also hear from Sarah, a deeply holistic practitioner, on why she turned to injectables and her non-negotiables for doing it safely. In this episode, you'll learn: What peptides are and why they matter for women with Hashimoto's How to help your body make its own peptides first When injectables might make sense and how to approach them safely Because you are the CEO of your own health. You get to decide what is best for your journey. Hit play, then check the links below to take your next step: 184: Gut health and making peptides Lori Hammer explains how Amino Acids Support Your Brain, Gut, and Hashimoto's Progress Free 2 minute quiz to discover your personalized peptide profile and the exact support your body is craving right now Sarah's link to order through EllieMD JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	197 // How Parasites Wrecked My Gut for a Decade and What Finally Worked ❘ Interview with Dr. Kate Davis	30 Apr 2026	00:21:32
If you’ve been blaming every gut issue on diet alone, this episode will change how you think. Dr. Kate Davis shares her wild, personal story of discovering a massive parasite after years of pain, and the careful testing and detox steps she says you must take before trying any cleanse. It’s real, practical, and surprisingly hopeful: focus on testing, support your liver/gallbladder, and prioritize sleep and stress reduction first. If you’ve been stuck with bloating, constipation or Hashimoto’s symptoms, this convo feels like a friend pulling you back to basics. In this episode, you'll learn: Why parasites are far more common than most doctors will tell you — even in the United States What you absolutely must do before you ever try a parasite cleanse (skipping this step can make things much worse) The two free things you can start doing today to support your gut and calm your immune system Hit play and find out what your gut has been trying to tell you. Want to work with Dr. Kate Davis? Click Here for $100 off an Initial Consult + Labs Package: https://tinyurl.com/100offlabs JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	196 // Freshly Milled Flour & Hashimoto's: Loophole or False Hope?	23 Apr 2026	00:20:43
Is freshly milled flour a loophole for women with Hashimoto's who don't want to give up gluten? It's a common question in the Hashimoto's community. The research on Hashimoto's and fresh milled flour is mixed, the community stories are all over the map, and the answer is genuinely different from person to person. In this episode, Esther shares what she found when she dug into the science, what she learned from her own 12-year journey with gluten, and what real women in the freshly milled flour community are actually experiencing. In this episode, you'll learn: What fresh milled flour actually is and why it's so different from the processed flour sitting on your grocery store shelf What the research says about gluten, molecular mimicry, and Hashimoto's — and why gut health has to come first How to figure out whether fresh milled flour is something your body can handle, and the one tool that will help you know for sure Hit play to get the full picture including Esther's personal story and the real-life results women are sharing from the freshly milled flour community. Related Episodes: 143: I tried freshly milled flour with Hashimoto's after 11 years gluten free 178: The Gut-Thyroid Connection in Hashimoto's 184: How to Improve Gut Health with Hashimoto’s Without Overwhelm JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	A Holistic Nurse Reviews The Biblio Diet by Dr Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin	18 Apr 2026	00:10:48
If you love learning from books that are grounded in history and backed by research, this episode is for you. The truth is, some of the oldest wisdom about food and health is still some of the most relevant — and The Biblio Diet by Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin makes a compelling case for why. In this bonus episode, I'm sharing my review for The Biblio Diet by Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin. In this episode, you'll learn: Why this book works for readers at every level, from teenagers to holistic health educators Which chapters stood out (and the one chapter that comes with an important caveat if you have Hashimoto's) Why Chapter 14 alone might be worth the price of the book Hit play and find out if The Biblio Diet deserves a spot on your reading list. Get the book: https://a.co/d/06JarROC JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	195 // Network Marketing & Hashimoto’s: Pros, Cons & The Financial Reality of MLM Health Supplements	16 Apr 2026	00:25:27
Have you ever been approached about a health product through a friend, a Facebook post, or someone you follow online — and wondered if it was actually worth it? Network marketing and MLMs are one of the most divisive topics in the health world. Mention them in a Facebook group and you'll get strong opinions on both sides. But when you have Hashimoto's and you're trying to figure out what products might actually support your root causes, you need a clear-headed look at what these companies do well and where they fall short. In episode 195, Esther shares her honest, personal take on network marketing and Hashimoto's. This is not a cheerleader episode and it's not a takedown. It's a balanced, practical look at what to consider before you buy or join. In this episode, you'll learn: Why network marketing companies are often ahead of mainstream education when it comes to supplements and root cause support The real financial picture — including why the dream of full-time income rarely matches reality and what tax benefits might actually apply How to evaluate a company and its products so you don't get burned by bad information, formula changes, or a compensation plan that doesn't pay out Hit play and get the balanced view you've been looking for. Mentioned during the episode: Root Causes Revealed: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ Episode 189 (Upstream/Downstream) https://healthwithhashimotos.com/189-identify-hashimotos-root-causes/ Women’s Health, Menopause, & GLP-1 webinar: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/womens-health-menopause-and-glp-1/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	194 // How the Stop It Method helps women with Hashimoto's manage stress [Interview with Melanie Gray]	09 Apr 2026	00:17:06
Are you tired of knowing stress is a problem but having no real system for dealing with it? Most women with Hashimoto's have heard that stress makes their symptoms worse. But hearing it and having a practical tool for it are two very different things. In this episode, Melanie Gray shares the Stop It Method — a six-step framework designed to help you move out of survival mode and into a place of balance, boundaries, and real self-care. In this episode, you'll learn: Why so many women stay stuck in survival mode even after the stressful season has passed — and what's actually happening in the nervous system Each letter of the Stop It Method and what it means for your daily life with Hashimoto's Why stress management works best as prevention, not just crisis response — and how to start catching fatigue before it becomes a crash Hit play and get a simple system you can actually use. Free gift from Melanie Gray: https://drmelaniegraycoaching.com/free-resource JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	193 // Feeling Overwhelmed by Hashimoto's? Where to Start When More Info Isn't Helping	02 Apr 2026	00:17:21
Are you doing all the things (the supplements, the protocols, the late-night Pinterest research) and still not moving forward with Hashimoto's? You might not have an information problem. You might have an overwhelm problem. Hashimoto's overwhelm is one of the most unrecognized barriers to getting better. And the hardest part is that the search for answers can actually make things worse! Every new protocol adds another decision. Every new supplement adds another layer of stress. And stress is one of the biggest root cause triggers for Hashimoto's. The plan itself can become part of the problem. In episode 193, Esther breaks down why more information is not the answer and what actually is. In this episode, you'll learn: Why accumulating strategies is not the same as making progress with Hashimoto's How the information environment is designed to keep you spinning — and what to do instead Why structure reduces decision fatigue, lowers your stress load, and creates real forward momentum Hit play and find out where to actually start. BOOK YOUR HASHIMOTO'S ROOT CAUSE RESET JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	192 // What Consumer Reports Got Right and Wrong About Supplements for Hashimoto's	26 Mar 2026	00:22:14
Are you spending money on supplements every month and still wondering if any of it is actually working? More is not always better — and not all supplements are created equal. In episode 192, Esther digs into a recent Consumer Reports guide on popular supplements, shares where she agrees, where she respectfully disagrees, and what it all means for your Hashimoto's supplement routine. In this episode, you'll learn: Why supplement quality matters more than quantity — and what rancid fish oil and lead in protein powder have to do with it How to think about your supplement needs like Goldilocks — not too much, not too little, and personal to you Which nutrients deserve your attention and why selenium may be one of the most important ones you aren't thinking about Hit play and find out if your supplement routine is actually working for you. Esther's FullScript Dual Synergizer (Protandim Nrf2 and Protandim Nrf1) REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE Episode 83 explaining what supplements are important Consumer Reports magazine Ask the Scientists post Vitamin D chart JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Why "Fatigue" Doesn't Capture It – Reviewing The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke	21 Mar 2026	00:12:20
Have you ever tried to explain your fatigue to someone and watched their eyes glaze over? Because when most people hear the word "fatigue," they think tired. But you and I both know it is so much more than that. The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke is a memoir that finally puts words to what so many women with chronic illness have been feeling for years. O'Rourke spent decades searching for answers, navigating a medical system that was not built for people like her, and learning — slowly — how to move forward without a tidy resolution. Her first diagnosis was Hashimoto's, and the story she tells will feel very familiar. In this bonus episode, I'm reviewing The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke. In this episode, you'll hear: Why O'Rourke's description of fatigue is one of the most accurate things written about chronic illness What this book gets right about the gap in patient care — and why it matters for you Why I appreciated that this story does not have a fairy tale ending, and what that honesty offers instead Hit play and find out if this is your next great read. Get the book: https://a.co/d/0eZqfwS6 Start the Hashimoto's Root Cause Reset: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	191 // How Amino Acids Support Your Brain, Gut, and Hashimoto's Progress ⎸ Interview with Laurie Hammer	19 Mar 2026	00:16:16
Have you ever done everything "right" and still felt like your body wasn't cooperating? If you have Hashimoto's and you're already working on your gut, your diet, and your stress — but something still feels off — there may be a missing piece nobody has talked to you about yet. The connection between amino acids and Hashimoto's is more powerful than most people realize, and it could be the key to why you're still stuck. In this episode, Esther sits down with Laurie Hammer, functional nutritional therapy practitioner and creator of the Calm Mom Method, to talk about how amino acids and Hashimoto's are connected and why calming your neurology first can change everything else. In this episode, you'll learn: Why amino acids are foundational for women with Hashimoto's and what happens when you're deficient in them The most common mistakes women make with protein, fasting, and sleep that keep them from making progress How calming your brain first creates a cascade effect that supports your gut, your thyroid, and your immune system Hit play and find out what your brain, your gut, and your thyroid have been trying to tell you. CONNECT WITH NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST LAURIE HAMMER Book your free breakthrough call with Laurie at LaurieHammer.com Laurie’s podcast is Take Back My Brain Follow her on Instagram and all social channels at @TakeBackMyBrain. JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO'S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto's community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	190 // Hashimoto's FAQ: Why You're Still Tired on Thyroid Medication + Top Root Causes Revealed	12 Mar 2026	00:22:01
You finally got answers. You have a diagnosis. You're on medication. So why do you still feel so tired? If you've ever walked out of a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed, confused, or just plain stuck, this episode is for you. The truth is, a "normal" lab result doesn't always mean you're okay — and thyroid medication alone may not be the whole answer. In episode 190, Esther answers the questions her listeners ask most, pulled straight from the most downloaded episodes of Health with Hashimoto's. If you've been wondering why you're still tired on thyroid medication, this episode gives you real answers and a clearer path forward. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your TSH can look fine while your cells are still starving for thyroid hormone The three root causes of Hashimoto's and the eight most common triggers What most women are told at diagnosis that simply isn't the whole truth — and what to know instead Hit play and get the clarity you've been looking for. JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	189 // How to Identify Your Hashimoto’s Root Causes So You Know Exactly What to Do Next	05 Mar 2026	00:20:14
Are you treating your Hashimoto's symptoms without ever asking what caused them in the first place? Most women with Hashimoto's spend years chasing symptoms and never get to the real problem. In this episode, we are going upstream. Using the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill as a real-world example, you will see exactly why addressing downstream symptoms without identifying upstream root causes keeps you stuck. Your symptoms are not the problem. They are the result of the problem. In this episode you will learn: Why upstream and root cause mean the same thing and why that matters for your health How your root causes are never just one thing and what to look at instead What your very first step should be after a Hashimoto's diagnosis If you are ready to stop guessing and start identifying your Hashimoto's root causes, this episode is your starting point. 🎧 Hit play and let's go upstream. BOOK NOW: Hashimoto’s Root Cause Reset https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ HASHIMOTO’S DECODED - Figure Out Your Root Causes in an Hour https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/ JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	188 // Why Good Doctors Give Bad Advice and What Hashimoto's Patients Can Do About It	26 Feb 2026	00:23:33
Have you ever left a doctor's appointment with a prescription but still felt like something was missed? If you have Hashimoto's, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman, a triple board-certified physician, breaks down why bad medical advice and Hashimoto's are more connected than most patients realize, and exactly what you can do about it. You will learn: Why medical error affects autoimmune patients more than you think The four root causes behind every autoimmune disease What kind of provider to look for when you feel stuck Hit play to get started. Episode 129 about LDN with Pharmacist Steve Anderson Dr. Hartman's book "UnCURABLE - From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds" JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	187 // How to Save Money on Thyroid Medication: GoodRx vs Cost Plus Drugs vs TrumpRx	19 Feb 2026	00:21:12
Tired of thyroid meds eating into your budget every month? You're not stuck with high prices—especially with Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism. This episode breaks down three real options to how to save money on thyroid medication so you can stay consistent with your levothyroxine (or other thyroid needs) without the stress. The core message: A quick comparison puts you back in control as the CEO of your health. You'll discover: How GoodRx coupons stack up against Cost Plus Drugs' transparent generics and TrumpRx's brand discounts (with actual price examples for common doses). Why generics often win on cost, but sticking to one manufacturer matters for feeling stable. How to pick the best fit for your life—local pharmacy loyalty, mail-order ease, cash vs. insurance, or whatever season you're in. No overwhelm, just practical RN advice (including my small-town pharmacy wins). Hit play and check prices on your next refill—you've got this! Links: TrumpRx - https://trumprx.gov GoodRx - https://www.goodrx.com Cost Plus Drugs - https://www.costplusdrugs.com JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	186 // Exploring Peptides and Gut Health in Hashimoto’s: What the Research Says	12 Feb 2026	00:21:14
Are you exhausted and foggy even when you're doing "all the right things" for your Hashimoto's? Your gut might hold the missing piece. It houses 70–80% of your immune system, and peptides—tiny signaling proteins your gut naturally produces—help regulate digestion, nutrient absorption, barrier function, and microbial balance. In this episode, I share why peptides for gut health are getting attention in functional wellness circles and how supporting them fits into feeling more like yourself again. As a registered nurse living with Hashimoto’s, I open up about my own journey and keep it simple—no overwhelming lists. You’ll learn: Easy ways to add probiotic foods daily (my go-to breakfast mix!) When supplements like research-backed probiotics and prebiotics make sense A targeted approach I use to support natural peptide activity (including my routine with the Healthy Edge Stack) Press play now to listen and pick up practical, sustainable ideas for nurturing your gut health. Mentioned: Healthy Edge Stack: https://estheryunkin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/healthy-edge-stack Hashimoto's Root Cause Reset: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	185 // Hashimoto's and Fertility: How Thyroid Antibodies Affect Conception and Miscarriage Risk [Interview with Dr. Grace Charles]	05 Feb 2026	00:21:32
If you've been told your infertility is "unexplained," your thyroid may be part of the answer no one has looked for yet. Hashimoto's can quietly disrupt fertility in ways that don't always show up on a standard workup. In this episode, Esther sits down with naturopathic fertility expert Dr. Grace Charles to break down the real connection between Hashimoto's, infertility, and miscarriage, and what you can actually do about it. This is a conversation for women who are tired of not having answers. In this episode, you'll learn: Three ways Hashimoto's can interfere with fertility, including ovulation, egg quality, and uterine lining health Why antibodies and autoimmune activity matter just as much as your TSH number What a full thyroid and root cause evaluation should include before fertility treatment Why addressing root causes can lower antibodies and improve your chances of conception What a realistic timeline looks like when you approach this from a root cause perspective Postpartum red flags that point back to your thyroid If you have Hashimoto's and you are struggling to get pregnant or stay pregnant, there is a path forward. Press play to hear what that path can look like. Connect with Dr. Grace Charles Website & free discovery call Free resource: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Fertility JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	184 // How to Improve Gut Health with Hashimoto’s Without Overwhelm	29 Jan 2026	00:20:55
Have you been told gut health matters for Hashimoto’s, but felt overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start or what actually fits your life? If you have Hashimoto’s, gut health is not optional. It is one of the most common root causes behind fatigue, brain fog, mood changes, and feeling unlike yourself. But improving gut health does not require perfection, complicated testing, or doing everything at once. This episode breaks down simple, doable steps (good, better, best) so you can pick what fits your life right now. Press play to listen to the full episode and learn how to improve gut health with Hashimoto’s in a way that feels sustainable and doable. Get Seed (affiliate link. Save $25) https://refer.seed.com/by/yunkin@mac.com Or on FullScript: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/eyunkin The Healthy Edge - What is it: https://biohackandactivate.com/p84 Order: https://estheryunkin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/healthy-edge-stack JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	183 // When the News is Heavy, Here are Simple Steps for Stress	22 Jan 2026	00:22:09
Hey friend — I know life (and the news) can feel overwhelming, so this episode brings you back to basics: belly breathing to calm your nervous system and simple habits to protect your gut. Have you ever noticed that even when you eat “the right foods,” your digestion and symptoms still feel off? Stress and gut health are deeply connected, especially for those living with Hashimoto’s. Understanding the link between stress and leaky gut patterns can help explain why flares happen even when your diet looks good on paper. In this episode, you’ll learn: How chronic stress shifts your body out of “rest and digest” and disrupts digestion Why rushed eating and poor chewing can worsen gut permeability How stress-driven changes in the gut lining can contribute to autoimmune flares in Hashimoto’s If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tired of fighting your body, or stuck in a cycle of symptoms, this conversation will help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and why calming your stress response is a foundational step. SCHEDULE A COACHING SESSION: Hashimoto’s Health Session https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ Listen to the ABIDE episode: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/150-hhl-abide/ And get 30 days free: https://abide.com/ref/hashimotospodcast JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	182 // Hashimoto's Healing Timeline: What to Expect and Why Progress Feels Slow [Interview with Dr. Jen Mann]	15 Jan 2026	00:23:22
You're doing the work. So why does it feel like nothing is changing? If you've been living with Hashimoto's and wondering why progress feels so slow, this episode is for you. Esther sits down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Jen Mann to talk honestly about what a realistic Hashimoto's healing timeline actually looks like and why slow progress is not a sign that something is wrong. This is the conversation many women need but rarely hear from their doctors. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Hashimoto's requires root-cause work, not just symptom management What a realistic healing timeline looks like (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and beyond) Why you may feel better before your labs improve, and why that still counts How to make steady progress without trying to do everything at once Why healing is non-linear and what to do on the hard days If you've ever felt discouraged, dismissed, or tempted to give up because results aren't coming fast enough, press play. This conversation will help you reset your expectations and keep going. Book a complimentary Discovery Call with Nova Health (Dr. Jen's clinic) where clients begin their journey toward real, lasting health. https://intakeq.com/booking/lccbyl?serviceId=e2cf0d79-b221-463b-b198-1c3d3a53899f JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	181 // What to focus on first when you have Hashimoto’s	08 Jan 2026	00:19:41
Are you overwhelmed by constantly changing health advice and unsure what actually matters for Hashimoto’s? Dietary guidelines flip, supplements trend, and recommendations change every year. It’s no wonder so many women with Hashimoto’s feel confused, frustrated, and stuck. This episode brings the focus back to what does not change. Instead of chasing every new health strategy, real progress comes from strengthening the foundations your body depends on. In this conversation, you’ll hear why focusing on the basics creates more stability, energy, and long-term results than jumping from one solution to the next. The main takeaway is simple: when the foundation is strong, everything else works better. In this episode, you’ll learn: What to focus on first when you have Hashimoto’s instead of reacting to trends Why cellular health and gut integrity matter more than symptom chasing How emotional and spiritual stress can quietly interfere with physical health If you are ready to step away from overwhelm and get clear on where to start with Hashimoto’s, press play and listen in. JOIN THE SIMPLE HABITS PROGRAM (Deadline 1/10/26) https://healthwithhashimotos.com/simple-habits-program/ BOOK HOLISTIC HASHIMOTO'S COACHING https://tidycal.com/esther-hwh/hashimotos-health-session-package Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	180 // Trends for Hashimoto's in 2026: Quick Fixes OUT, Sustainable Foundations IN	01 Jan 2026	00:21:52
Are quick fixes actually helping your Hashimoto’s, or are they quietly keeping you stuck? As a new year begins, it is tempting to chase the next solution, supplement, or routine that promises fast results. But for women with Hashimoto’s, that approach often leads to more frustration and more fatigue. In this episode, I walk through what I am intentionally leaving behind in 2026 and what I am choosing instead to better support autoimmune health. The main takeaway is simple: sustainable foundations matter more than quick fixes. When we reduce stress, support the nervous system, and focus on how the body actually works, everything else becomes easier to manage. This episode outlines the mindset shifts and health habits that align with long-term regulation, not burnout. In this episode, you will learn: Why small, repeatable habits support Hashimoto’s better than extreme health efforts How stress, routines, and daily rhythms directly affect autoimmune health What foundational health practices matter most according to Hashimoto’s 2026 trends Press play to listen to this episode and start rethinking what truly supports your health this year. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Simple Habits Program - Starting January 11, 2026 KnewHealth - The non-insurance option I'm using. Save 20% with this affiliate link. What is activation and why does cellular health matter? https://beactivated.com Episode #37: I need more energy JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	179 // Hashimoto's in Teenagers: How Estrogen Dominance and Gut Health Drive Early Autoimmune Disease [Interview with Dr. David Bilstrom]	25 Dec 2025	00:36:24
Painful periods, anxiety, and a brain that won't slow down might seem like normal teenage struggles. They are not always normal. They can be early warning signs. In this episode, Esther sits down with quadruple board-certified physician Dr. David Bilstrom to talk about what is actually driving these symptoms in teenage girls and why catching them early can change the long-term health picture for Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and other autoimmune conditions. If you have a teen daughter or you are wondering whether your own Hashimoto's started much earlier than your diagnosis, this conversation will give you a clearer picture. In this episode, you'll learn: Why painful periods, heavy flows, PMS, anxiety, and sleep struggles in teens are early red flags, not normal parts of growing up How estrogen dominance sets the stage for autoimmune disease long before thyroid labs change Why gut health is central to both hormone balance and immune regulation How chronic infections like Epstein-Barr can lodge in the thyroid and drive ongoing autoimmune activity Why early intervention, ideally before age 19, can shift the trajectory for both teens and future generations This is a proactive, hopeful conversation about what is possible when root causes are identified early. Press play to hear what Dr. Bilstrom sees in practice and what parents and women with Hashimoto's need to know. Connect with Dr. Bilstrom and shop his store: https://drdavidbilstrom.com JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	178 // The Gut-Thyroid Connection in Hashimoto's: Simple Steps from Super Gut	18 Dec 2025	00:20:16
If you're living with Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism and struggling with fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, or symptoms that just won't budge (no matter how "clean" you eat) this episode is for you. Discover the powerful gut-thyroid connection and why healing your gut could be the missing link to feeling like yourself again. Inspired by one of the best books I've read in 2025, Super Gut by Dr. William Davis, this episode breaks down how common gut issues like leaky gut, SIBO, and microbial imbalances fuel autoimmune thyroid disease and affect far more than digestion. You'll learn why so many confusing symptoms aren't about willpower or bad luck, but about physiology—and most importantly, how to start healing intentionally with clear, actionable steps. Key Topics Covered Why gut dysfunction is extremely common in Hashimoto's and autoimmune conditions How leaky gut and microbial imbalance impact thyroid hormones, immune function, mood, energy, skin, joints, and nutrient absorption How targeted gut healing can support thyroid recovery and reduce autoimmune flare-ups Thank you for listening—here's to better gut health and a happier thyroid! Resources Mentioned Book: Super Gut by Dr. William Davis - Buy the book at your local bookstore or on Amazon: https://amzn.to/454fWsk The Holistic Hashimoto’s Program JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	177 // Why Good Energy Matters for Hashimoto’s and Autoimmune Health	11 Dec 2025	00:20:49
Have you ever wondered why your Hashimoto’s symptoms stick around even when you’re doing “all the right things”? There’s a reason so many people still feel tired, inflamed, and overwhelmed — and it starts inside the cell. This episode breaks down the idea of good energy and why it matters for anyone living with Hashimoto’s or an autoimmune condition. I share insights from the book Good Energy by Dr. Casey Means and explain how low cellular energy sets the stage for inflammation, immune confusion, and that constant feeling of running on empty. When you understand what’s happening at the smallest level of the body, the big picture starts to make a lot more sense. In this episode you’ll learn: Why poor cellular energy plays such a big role in Hashimoto’s How inflammation and autoimmune symptoms connect to mitochondrial function Simple ways to begin supporting your cells so you can feel like yourself again Press play and learn how Good Energy Matters for Hashimoto’s and Autoimmune Health. Get the Book: https://amzn.to/3KERgzS Start the Dual Synergizer: https://estheryunkin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/protandim-dual Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	176 // Burnout, Low Stomach Acid, and Hashimoto's: The Stress-Gut-Thyroid Connection [Interview with Lola MacLean]	04 Dec 2025	00:24:29
You're eating clean, taking your supplements, and trying to do everything right. So why do you still feel bloated, exhausted, and stuck? Burnout might be the missing piece. In this episode, Esther sits down with Functional Gut Health Consultant and Family Nurse Practitioner Lola MacLean to talk about what chronic stress is actually doing to your hormones, your gut, and your thyroid, and why it creates a cycle that is so hard to break out of on your own. If you have Hashimoto's and feel like your efforts aren't adding up to results, this conversation will help you understand what's happening beneath the surface. In this episode, you'll learn: Why stress keeps your body in fight-or-flight and why digestion is not designed to work well in that state How low stomach acid connects to burnout and why it keeps your thyroid from getting the nutrients it needs What "eating hygiene" is and why slowing down at meals is one of the most overlooked gut health tools Simple daily habits, including a gentle walk after meals, that support motility, blood sugar, and gut comfort Why long-term gut healing is less about restriction and more about giving your nervous system room to reset You don't have to overhaul everything at once. Press play to hear what small, sustainable steps can actually move the needle when stress has been running the show. Download Lola's free guide to discover 5 hidden reasons your bloating hasn’t gone away—even after “doing everything right.” https://www.haelanempowered.com/bloatguide JOIN THE HEALTH WITH HASHIMOTO’S COMMUNITY Unlock your wellness journey with the free Health with Hashimoto's community! Join a supportive community that's here for you every step of the way. The Health with Hashimoto’s community is on Skool: https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	175 // The 2025 Hashimoto’s Wishlist	27 Nov 2025	00:17:53
What do women with Hashimoto’s want going into a new year? After working with so many of you, the top wish is simple and deeply felt: you want to feel like yourself again. In this episode, I walk through what that really means — physically, mentally, and emotionally — and why it matters so much when you’re living with autoimmune thyroid disease. You’ll hear me break down the most common desires I see in my practice: more steady energy, clearer thinking, fewer digestive issues, better sleep, a calmer mood, and the confidence that you’re moving in the right direction. I also share a few practical tools that can make a real difference as you build a plan for 2025, including: How a far-infrared sauna can support your body Why testing your vitamin D matters when you’re dealing with an autoimmune condition A few books worth reading if you want simple, solid support Ways to get help that goes beyond guessing — through my courses and 1:1 coaching This episode is meant to help you step into the new year with more clarity and less overwhelm. Whether you’re looking for sustainable energy, better sleep, improved digestion, or simply the reassurance that you’re not alone, this conversation will help you identify what you really want and how to move toward it. Mentioned on the podcast: • Holistic Hashimoto’s Course • Hashimoto’s Decoded Mini-Course • Coaching options • Far-infrared sauna use • Vitamin D testing • Book recommendations Want support in 2025? Explore all my resources at https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ and choose what fits where you are right now. ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional.
	174 // The Free Hashimoto's Health Tool You Are Probably Skipping Every Day	20 Nov 2025	00:20:02
Are you looking for ways to support your Hashimoto's health without adding more to your already full plate? There is one tool that is completely free, takes less than a minute, and has real science behind it. It is gratitude. Not the once-a-year Thanksgiving kind. The daily, eyes-open, noticing-what-is-already-working kind. In this episode, you will discover: Why a regular gratitude practice is one of the most overlooked free Hashimoto's health support tools available to you What your body is doing right now that is worth paying attention to How shifting your perspective on small, everyday moments can lower your cortisol, improve your sleep, and support your immune system The research is clear. A Harvard study found that just 15 minutes of focused gratitude three times a week produced a measurable increase in happiness for six months. A 2023 meta-analysis found gratitude interventions work as well as some therapy techniques for reducing worry and improving mood. And for women with Hashimoto's, lowering cortisol is not a small thing. It directly impacts your immune system and your autoimmune activity. Hit play and find out how something as simple as noticing your next heartbeat could be exactly what your body needs. Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	Health Sharing vs Insurance — How Knew Health Saved Our Family (20% Off!)	15 Nov 2025	00:34:27
Our insurance system is a mess — I felt it, so I shopped alternatives and landed on Knew Health for my family of six. They prioritize prevention (think thermography, chiropractic, gym, and a $200 self-care allowance), offer super-affordable labs through Evexia, and have a clear IUA system that replaces confusing deductibles. If you’re tired of paying for coverage you don’t use, this episode walks through how Knew Health works, how pre-existing conditions and maternity care are handled, and why their customer service actually feels human. Use code HWH20 for 20% off your first year if you want to try it out — check the cost calculator on knewhealth.com or call them with questions. Knew Health: https://www.knewhealth.com/ (Use code HWH20 in the referral box.) ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
	173 // From Prescription Pads to Root Causes: A Doctor’s Wake-Up Call	13 Nov 2025	00:33:30
Have you ever wondered what makes a doctor question everything he was taught? In this episode of Health with Hashimoto’s, Dr. Rob Downey shares the story that turned his world of medicine upside down. After years of practicing conventional medicine, one patient’s transformation led him to explore a different path—one focused on root causes, nutrition, and deep listening. You’ll hear how he discovered that conventional medicine vs functional medicine isn’t an either-or choice, but a shift from treating symptoms to helping the whole person. This conversation is filled with insight, humility, and hope for anyone seeking care that truly connects. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why one patient’s healing completely changed how Dr. Downey practices. The difference between conventional and functional approaches to chronic illness. How peace and connection create the foundation for lasting wellness. Press play to hear how one doctor found a better way—and what it means for your own health journey. Connect with Dr. Rob on his podcast "Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine" at https://healthacceleratorfx.com/podcast/ Find all Esther's links on this resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/ ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER: The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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