The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

What if Alzheimer's doesn't begin when you start forgetting things, but decades earlier, with your blood sugar, your waistline, and your hormones? In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, Board-Certified Neurologist and author of Grain Brain and his new book, Brain Defenders, to unpack why your brain's future is something you can influence. We talk about microglia, the brain's own immune cells, how they shift from protecting your brain to damaging it, and why chasing beta amyloid may be missing the bigger picture.

We also get into how thyroid hormone, especially T3, fuels the mitochondria that help keep those immune cells supportive. We look at why the drop in estrogen during perimenopause may help explain why two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. Dr. Perlmutter shares where he stands on hormone replacement therapy and testosterone and what the research says so far about GLP-1 medications and brain health. He also names the labs he wants everyone in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to know, including fasting insulin, A1C, and homocysteine.

What you'll learn:

• Why Alzheimer's may begin decades before memory loss shows up
• Why Dr. Perlmutter says carrying the APOE4 gene variant means predisposed, not predetermined
• What microglia are and how they shift from supportive to destructive
• How blood sugar, gut inflammation, and head trauma can all affect your brain's immune cells
• How thyroid hormone and your mitochondria work together to support brain energy
• Why falling estrogen during perimenopause may put women's brains at greater risk
• Where Dr. Perlmutter stands on hormone replacement therapy and testosterone
• What the research says so far about GLP-1 medications and the brain

Tune in to learn how to start protecting your brain now, long before any symptoms show up.

Resources from Dr. David Perlmutter:

Brain Defenders (book): https://braindefenders.com 

Website: https://drperlmutter.com 

Podcast: The Empowering Neurologist

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Disclaimer: Information provided on The Thyroid Fixer® podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem.

Gut health is about far more than bloating and constipation. In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Frontiero to unpack the overlooked ways gut dysfunction can show up, from fatigue and brain fog to skin issues, joint pain, sleep problems, and thyroid challenges. We also talk about why common gut protocols don’t always work and why the order in which you address gut health matters.

We connect the dots between the gut, thyroid function, nutrient absorption, hormone clearance, toxins, infections, and chronic stress. Laura also breaks down the four areas she looks at when working with gut health and why supporting the body before jumping into probiotics or other protocols can make such a difference.

What you’ll learn:

• Why gut problems don't always cause digestive symptoms
• Why probiotics aren't always the best place to start
• How gut health and thyroid function influence each other
• The connection between toxins and nutrient deficiencies
• What chronic stress has to do with gut restoration
• Why digestion and stomach acid matter for thyroid health
• How hormone clearance is connected to the gut
• Why the order of your approach matters

Tune in to learn how to recognize the less obvious signs of gut dysfunction, understand the connection between your gut and thyroid, and rethink the way you approach gut health.

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What if the best biohacks are actually the simplest ones? In this episode, I’m breaking down the tools I genuinely believe are worth considering, from sleep, strength training, and pain management to cleaner air and water, red light therapy, sauna, and frequency-based technologies.

I also talk about where more advanced options like stem cells, exosomes, and PRP fit in, and the question I use to evaluate any biohacking tool: Does it actually help my body function better, or does it just give me more to track?

What you’ll learn:

• Why sleep is the foundation of biohacking
• Which simple environmental changes can make a difference
• What makes red light therapy worth considering
• Why pain relief and mobility deserve more attention
• Where sauna and frequency technologies fit
• What I think about regenerative therapies
• Why strength training may be the ultimate biohack
• How to know when a biohack is actually worth it
  

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the endless options, gadgets, and advice in the biohacking world, this episode will help you sort through what’s actually worth your time and attention. 

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What happens when biohacking stops being about improving your health and starts costing you money, creating more stress, and taking you away from your actual life? In this episode, I’m calling out the biohacking bullshit that has gone too far, from endless supplements and peptides to CGMs, cold plunges, expensive devices, whole-body MRIs, biological-age testing, and the pressure to constantly optimize another metric. Just because something is expensive, high-tech, or backed by some scientific mechanism doesn’t mean it is actually solving your problem.

I’m not anti-biohacking. I use some of these tools myself. The issue is what happens when we start using the 5% to avoid the 95% that actually matters: sleep, nutrition, movement, muscle, stress, relationships, and addressing underlying physiology. I break down the five questions I want you to ask before spending another dollar on a biohacking intervention and why the ultimate measure of health may have less to do with your readiness score or biological age and more to do with whether you have the energy and freedom to enjoy your life.

What you’ll learn:

• The hidden costs of taking biohacking too far
• How fear can drive unnecessary health spending
• When health tracking starts creating more stress than value
• What to consider before spending thousands on peptides, devices, or testing
• Why more data doesn't automatically mean better health
• How optimization can start interfering with food, family, and everyday life
• Why the basics still matter more than the latest biohacking trend
• The five questions to ask before trying your next biohack

If you’ve been caught up in the pressure to constantly optimize your health, this conversation will give you a different way to think about what is actually worth your time, money, and attention.

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What does the research actually tell us about T2, the often-overlooked thyroid hormone? In this episode, I break down the science behind T2, from animal research on metabolism and fat browning to the limited human studies available, including a 2011 study that found changes in resting metabolic rate and body weight.

I also share the results of our own 14-week trial involving 14 women with different thyroid and hormonal profiles. We look at what happened, what surprised me most, how the findings influenced our dosing approach, and where more research is still needed.

What you’ll learn:

• Why researchers are interested in T2 and metabolism
• What animal studies have shown about T2 and fat browning
• What the limited human research tells us
• What happened in our 14-woman trial
• Why thyroid function made some of the results particularly interesting
• What the findings changed about our dosing approach
• What we still need to learn about T2

There’s a lot to be curious about when it comes to T2, but the research matters. Tune in as I walk through what we know, what we’ve seen firsthand, and what still needs to be studied.

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Perimenopause can change everything from your energy and sleep to your metabolism, hormones, and libido, but the answer isn’t always another supplement or protocol. In this episode, I’m joined by Bria Gadd, the Period Whisperer, to talk about what’s happening in the body during this transition and why so many women feel like their old strategies suddenly stop working.

We talk about Bria’s “health debt” concept, building the right foundation before adding hormones or peptides, the role of progesterone, nutrition, fasting, strength training, and how to know when it’s time to look deeper. It’s a practical conversation about working with your body instead of constantly trying to push through it.

What you’ll learn:

• Why your old strategies may suddenly stop working
• The connection between perimenopause and “health debt”
• What to prioritize before hormones or peptides
• Where progesterone fits into the conversation
• Why more exercise isn’t always the answer
• How nutrition needs can shift in midlife
• When testing can help you stop guessing

If you’re in the middle of perimenopause and wondering why your body suddenly seems to be responding differently, this conversation will help you think about what to address first — and what may not be worth adding yet.

Resources:

Connect with Bria: https://www.briatheperiodwhisperer.com/ 

Follow Bria on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bria_period_whisperer/ 

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Ladies, biohacking is out. Biosyncing is in. In this conversation, Angela Foster and I explore what it really means to optimize your body after 40 by working with your biology instead of constantly trying to hack, restrict, or push it harder. We talk about the invisible mental and physical load women carry through perimenopause and menopause, and how stress, changing hormones, metabolism, sleep, and recovery can all intersect.

We also get into the practical side of biosyncing, from protein and carbohydrates to bloating, HRV, exercise, and the wellness trends that may be getting more attention than they deserve. Rather than adding another complicated list of things to optimize, Angela shares how to understand what your body is asking for and focus on the changes that can create the biggest impact.

What you’ll learn:

• Why the “invisible load” can have such a significant impact on how women feel in midlife
• What changes during perimenopause that can make old weight-loss strategies less effective
• How to find your personal “domino” instead of trying to change everything at once
• The different factors that can contribute to midlife belly bloating and distension
• Why under-fueling and excessive restriction can work against energy, recovery, and metabolism
• How HRV can help you understand your capacity for stress and exercise
• Why Angela prefers “bio syncing” over constantly trying to hack your biology
• Which simple, free tools may be more valuable than another wellness gadget
  

Tune in for this conversation about working with your body, not constantly fighting it.

Resources:

Connect with Angela: https://angelafosterperformance.com/ 

Find Angela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelasfoster/ 

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Iodine is essential to thyroid function, but the form and quality of the supplement you choose can matter just as much as the iodine itself. In this episode, I break down four common options you may find on the shelf: kelp, Lugol’s, Iodoral, and nascent iodine. I explain the concerns I have with inconsistent dosing, potential heavy metal contamination, fillers, and the difficulty of starting with a low enough dose, as well as why I believe consumers should look beyond labels like “natural” or “organic” and ask for testing of the finished product.

I also address one of the biggest questions surrounding iodine: what about Hashimoto’s?

I explain why I chose nascent iodine for Iodine Fixxr and what I was looking for when comparing different forms, including adjustability and a simple ingredient list. By the end, I give you a practical checklist for evaluating an iodine supplement, from its source and chemical form to finished-product testing and dosing flexibility. 

What you’ll learn:

• Why the source of an iodine supplement can raise questions beyond simply how much iodine it contains
• What makes kelp-based iodine different from purified iodine options
• Why a Certificate of Analysis should be for the finished product, not just the raw ingredient
• The dosing challenge with Lugol’s and Iodoral, especially when starting low
• What distinguishes monoatomic nascent iodine from diatomic iodine
• Why iodine discussions involving Hashimoto’s require more nuance than a simple “avoid iodine” rule
• How selenium, gradual dosing, and thyroid monitoring fit into the conversation
• The questions to ask before choosing an iodine supplement for yourself

Resources:

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What do we really know about glyphosate, one of the most widely used chemicals in our environment, and what happens when it gets into the body?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research scientist at MIT, to talk about glyphosate and its potential impact on our health. We discuss what glyphosate may be doing to the gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, inflammation, thyroid function, and the body’s ability to process nutrients. We also explore the connections Dr. Seneff sees between glyphosate exposure and conditions including celiac disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more.

Then we shift to the practical side: How are we exposed, and what can we actually do about it? Dr. Seneff shares her perspective on fermented foods, probiotics, sulfur, organic foods, sunlight, sauna, and deuterium-depleted water, along with the science behind why she believes these things matter.

What you’ll learn:

• How glyphosate may affect the gut microbiome
• The connection between glyphosate and leaky gut
• Why sulfur may be so important to our health
• How glyphosate exposure happens even when you don't use Roundup
• What glyphosate may have to do with thyroid health
• Dr. Seneff’s approach to reducing exposure
• Why fermented foods and probiotics matter
• What deuterium has to do with all of this

If you’re interested in understanding the environmental factors that may be affecting our health, I highly recommend hitting play on this episode.

Resources:

Grab Dr. Seneff’s Book: Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment:  https://a.co/d/0bl0UQ3B 

Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s Substack: https://stephanieseneff.substack.com (https://stephanieseneff.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web) 

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What if the biggest problem with your health isn’t a lack of medication, but a lack of answers? In this episode, I’m joined by compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham for a candid conversation about medications, hormones, weight loss, and the healthcare system. We talk about GLP-1s, thyroid treatment, natural desiccated thyroid, and why Shawn believes the basics of sleep, diet, and exercise matter more than any “magic” drug.

We also talk about supplements, lab testing, statins, cholesterol, and what Shawn has learned from running a pharmacy outside the traditional insurance model. It’s a conversation about asking better questions, understanding your options, and becoming more informed about your own healthcare.

What you’ll learn:

• Why Shawn puts sleep, diet, and exercise first
• His concerns about GLP-1 medications
• What you should know about T4 vs. T3
• Why thyroid treatment may need to be personalized
• Where supplements and testing can go too far
• What pharmacists see that doctors may not
• Shawn’s biggest healthcare myth
  
  

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a “normal” lab result, questioned whether your medication is actually addressing the root of the problem, or wondered if there’s a better way to approach your health, you’ll want to tune into this episode.

Resources:

Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy: mlrx.com 

Connect with Shawn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthSolutionsPodcast 

Connect with Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ 

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7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter 

Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 

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