She endured a total thyroidectomy and survived the exhausting struggle of hyperthyroidism —then finally uncovered the secret that transformed her health. What was it?

Sandy Kruse reveals how having thyroid cancer turned her life upside down, only to lead her to be her own health advocate. She talks about the difficult recovery, and the moment she realized that truly listening to her body was the key to healing. From experimenting with medications to refining her nutrition, Sandy’s experience offers powerful lessons on navigating thyroid health. 

Tune in to hear how she turned every challenge into a stepping stone for her wellness and completely!

Episode Timeline: 

0:00 - Episode Overview

1:18 - Podcast Intro 

1:51 - Meet Sandy Kruse 

3:00 - It all began after her second childbirth

4:11 - Signs pointed to postpartum thyroiditis but went undiagnosed

4:44 - Her daughter’s cancer was followed by her own diagnosis

6:05 - A sudden migraine revealed a hidden cancer

7:53 - Doctors found five thyroid nodules and one was malignant

8:44 - Full thyroid removal was recommended due to bilateral nodules

9:17 - Exploring new options like radiofrequency ablation

10:07 - Why choosing the right thyroid surgeon matters

13:04 - Hypothyroidism stole her energy and sense of self

14:35 - Learning how hormones and stress impacted her healing

17:21 - Suppressed TSH triggered hyperthyroid symptoms for years

18:44 - Hyperthyroid state and bone loss risks in perimenopause

19:10 - Her wellness journey began after lowering thyroid meds

20:46 - Severe symptoms and slow healing on T4-only meds

21:16 - Addicted to acid blockers after rushed diagnosis

22:22 - Developed Barrett’s esophagus after trying to quit meds

23:49 - How she managed digestion and iron levels through supplements

25:56 - Estrogen dominance and low ferritin in her 40s

26:44 - Confusion around weight gain and experimenting with diet

28:17 - Developed insulin resistance while intermittent fasting

29:02 - Stopped fasting and started listening to her body

31:57 - Protein needs vary by lifestyle and body type

32:53 - Protein requirements depend on activity and goals

34:21 - Switched to collagen for joint pain relief in menopaus

36:08 - Chose natural sugars over erythritol and monk fruit

42:46 - Recommends fermented foods and human strain probiotics

44:15 - Menopause and thyroid issues talk recommendation

46:27 - Where to Connect with Sandy Kruse

48:30 - Final Thanks and Episode Wrap-Up

48:40 - Podcast Outro

49:01 - Episode Conclusion and final takeaways 

About Sandy Kruse

Sandy Kruse is a passionate advocate for alternative wellness and healing methods. A podcast host, Holistic Health Practitioner, biohacker, and aging-well enthusiast at 52, Sandy began her new career three years ago. With a Bachelor's in English Literature and a diploma in holistic nu

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