While treating a lot of women at my clinic, I’ve encountered many auto-immune conditions, including Hashimoto’s. Everyone has a story. However, it’s normal to feel like your story doesn’t get heard, that people can’t understand. Because it is important to share our stories and let everyone know that they have a voice, I’m sharing my own journey with Hashimoto’s with you this week.

After having my baby four years ago, I just couldn’t shake the fatigue that followed and the baby weight just wouldn’t go away. It was easy enough to normalize this experience. But just getting by day by day wasn’t going to cut it long-term. That’s why I sought help and finally found it with a Hashimoto’s diagnosis.

The following months involved countless protocols and changes in eating habits. Discovering that I was hosting more than a few parasites was also an eye-opener. Once I started getting rid of those, I took a closer look at my diet. Eliminating certain foods and conducting an LRA test uncovered surprising food sensitivities. Then it was on to detoxing the heavy-metals in my body.

After nine months of following various protocols, my thyroid levels were back to normal. But some changes continue. My workout routine has shifted to being more focused on strength than cardio. It turns out the strength training is a great way to stimulate thyroid receptors and help keep tendons in healthy order.

Getting a handle on Hashimoto’s requires self-examination and making changes. But it’s totally something we’re all capable of. Come to my Hashimoto’s Masterclass to find out more from someone who’s lived this journey too.

Has a diagnosis of an autoimmune condition changed your life? Let’s talk about it in the comments on the episode page!

 

In this episode

• The importance of sharing our stories and being heard
• The risks of normalizing symptoms
• First steps to addressing the root causes of an autoimmune disease
• How the foods we eat can cause an autoimmune response
• How mold exposure can mimic the symptoms of Hashimoto’s disease
• Helpful workout routines for managing autoimmune conditions

 

Quotes

“The downside of normalizing a symptom is that it becomes your new norm.” [3:10]

“It was really looking at what I was doing in my day and the food that I was eating and seeing if it was going to help me or hurt me.” [5:58]

“I know a lot of women feel shame around taking medication. There should be no shame. We are here on this planet to be our best selves and to give and serve. If medication is going to help you be your best self, then take it.” [19:22]

 

Links

Episode 31 with Meghan Helwig

Episode 37 with Dr. Ann Shippy

Episode 7 with Kara Kilian

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Reserve your spot in the Hashimoto’s Masterclass

Check out the full show notes for this episode here

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