The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It
by Dr. Amie Hornaman
So you want to FIX your thyroid and get your life back right? You're in the right place then! The Thyroid Fixer is just that. A show for hypothyroid disorder sufferers just like you who are fed up with symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, and brain fog. Your host, Dr. Amie Hornaman, fitness model turned Functional Medicine doctor brings you The Thyroid Fixer podcast to take YOU from broken to fixed. After a series of misdiagnoses from the conventional medicine system along with a 20 pound weight gain, Amie has committed her life and work to helping others drag themselves out of…
Dr. Amie Hornaman interviews Board-Certified Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the connection between hormones, thyroid function, metabolism, and Alzheimer's disease risk. The episode's central premise is that Alzheimer's pathology may begin decades before memory loss appears, rooted in blood sugar…
Worth it if you're concerned about dementia risk, interested in preventive neurology, or exploring connections between hormones and brain health—but be aware the episode heavily promotes the hosts' products and services.
Dr. Amie Hornaman interviews Laura Frontiero to explore the gut-thyroid connection and how gut dysfunction manifests beyond typical digestive complaints. The episode positions gut health as foundational to thyroid function, nutrient absorption, hormone clearance, and stress resilience. Key themes include: recognizing…
Worth it if you're interested in functional medicine perspectives on gut health and thyroid function, but skeptical of claims without peer-reviewed evidence backing.
Dr. Amie Hornaman's 31-minute episode promises to cut through biohacking hype by identifying which tools actually work versus those that just add complexity. The episode frames itself around a core question: does a biohack genuinely improve body function, or does it just create more tracking burden? According to the…
Worth it if you're new to biohacking and want a simplified starting point, but skeptics seeking research-backed claims should look elsewhere.
Dr. Amie Hornaman takes a critical look at the biohacking industry in this episode, arguing that while some optimization tools have merit, many have crossed into counterproductive territory. The core thesis is that expensive interventions—peptides, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), cold plunges, whole-body MRIs,…
Worth it if you feel caught in the biohacking treadmill or are skeptical of expensive health gadgets and want permission to focus on basics instead.
Dr. Amie Hornaman examines T2 (3,3'-diiodothyronine), an often-overlooked thyroid hormone, by reviewing the scientific literature and presenting results from her own 14-week trial with 14 women. The episode walks through animal research showing T2's role in metabolism and fat browning, then surveys limited human…
Worth it if you're already interested in T2 and thyroid optimization and don't mind that the episode is primarily a vehicle to sell Dr. Hornaman's supplement line.
Episode 667 features Dr. Amie Hornaman interviewing Bria Gadd (the 'Period Whisperer') about perimenopause and its effects on metabolism, energy, sleep, hormones, and libido. The core premise is that perimenopause exposes accumulated 'health debt'—the idea that women's old fitness and nutrition strategies suddenly…
Worth it if you're a woman in perimenopause looking for a non-supplement-first perspective on hormonal shifts and willing to overlook the sales-heavy framing.
In this 52-minute episode of The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast, host Dr. Amie Hornaman interviews Angela Foster, a performance and wellness coach, about optimizing health for women over 40. The central thesis reframes wellness strategy from "biohacking"—the aggressive, restrictive approach of pushing and hacking…
Worth it if you're a woman over 40 navigating perimenopause or menopause and want practical, body-aware optimization strategies rather than restrictive biohacking approaches.
Dr. Amie Hornaman breaks down four common iodine supplement forms—kelp, Lugol's, Iodoral, and nascent iodine—focusing on quality, contamination risks, and practical selection criteria. The episode addresses heavy metal contamination concerns, inconsistent dosing challenges, and the importance of finished-product…
Worth it if you're shopping for iodine supplements and want a practical comparison framework, but verify claims with your healthcare provider before acting on dosing advice.
Dr. Amie Hornaman interviews Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research scientist at MIT, about glyphosate—the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide—and its alleged effects on human health. The episode frames glyphosate as "the ONE toxin" destroying brain, thyroid, and gut function while directly causing cancer, though…
Worth it if you're already concerned about glyphosate and want to hear a researcher's perspective, but not if you need balanced, evidence-grounded information or are skeptical of strong health claims.
Dr. Amie Hornaman interviews compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham in a 54-minute conversation about medications, hormones, and healthcare system gaps. The episode promises to reveal what pharmacists observe that doctors miss, with a focus on GLP-1 medications, thyroid treatment (T4 vs. T3), natural desiccated thyroid,…
Worth it if you're already skeptical of conventional medicine and interested in functional pharmacy perspectives, but verify claims independently.
This 50-minute bonus episode of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast explores estrogen metabolism, detoxification pathways, and their connection to cancer risk and overall health. Host Dr. Amie Hornaman interviews David Roberts and molecular biologist Dr. John Gildea to discuss how the body processes and eliminates estrogen…
Worth it if you're interested in how estrogen is processed and eliminated, curious about sulforaphane's potential role in health, or dealing with hormone-related health concerns—but approach the cancer-related claims cautiously and verify recommendations with your own healthcare provider.
Dr. Amie Hornaman explores thyroid nodules and goiters in this 30-minute solo episode, addressing a common clinical scenario where patients are told to 'watch and wait' without clear guidance. The episode distinguishes between thyroid function (measured by TSH and bloodwork) and thyroid structure (revealed by…
Worth it if you've been diagnosed with a thyroid nodule or goiter and want to understand the distinction between lab results and structural findings, but verify claims against your endocrinologist.
