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What if your weight loss resistance wasn’t about willpower… but about what’s being missed?

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd sits down with her client Donna, who shares her powerful six-month transformation after years of feeling stuck, inflamed, and exhausted.

Donna wasn’t just dealing with Hashimoto’s.

Her case included a layered history of Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, systemic yeast overgrowth, mold sensitivity—and even a recent concussion that required her entire fitness approach to be modified.

And yet… she still lost nearly 40 pounds.

This is what happens when you stop guessing—and start addressing the root cause.

1. Why “eat less, move more” failed Donna for years
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3. The hidden root causes keeping weight stuck (including parasites)
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5. How high eosinophils can point to deeper immune activation and a parasitic infection
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7. The exact shifts that helped her go from 220 → 181 pounds
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9. How to rebuild strength when your body can’t tolerate intense workouts
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11. Why microdosing movement (instead of long workouts) can be a game-changer
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13. The role of sleep, hydration, and macros in thyroid-friendly fat loss
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15. How personalized coaching (not cookie-cutter plans) accelerates results
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Donna’s success wasn’t about doing more.

It was about doing what actually worked for her body.

Her protocol included:

1. Customized macros + consistent food logging
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3. Increased daily water intake
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5. Earlier bedtime (10 PM) to support recovery + hormones
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7. Gradual walking progression up to 45 minutes
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9. Strength “microdosing” throughout the day using phone alarms
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When her labs revealed elevated eosinophils, we dug deeper—

and uncovered two underlying parasites contributing to inflammation and weight retention.

Once addressed, everything started to shift.

00:00 Welcome and why Donna’s Hashi story might sound like yours

00:39 Years of chronic illness and burnout

01:50 Deciding to invest in herself

02:53 Starting point and weight loss goal

03:44 Concussion-friendly fitness strategy

05:24 Sleep and walking habits that stuck

06:19 Macros tracking and hydration basics

07:13 Parasite clue and deeper testing

08:59 Commitment and paying for tests

09:55 Closet wins and daily life changes

11:49 Family ripple effects and support

12:24 Program structure and extra calls

12:46 Coaching Access and Support

14:04 Accountability Without Shame

14:49 Biggest Wins and Macros

15:49 Locking In for Life

17:36 Payment Options and Testing

20:32 Supplements Made Simple

21:55 Handling Stress and Self-Priority

23:49 Final Encouragement and Wrap Up

This wasn’t a perfect, linear journey.

Donna navigated:

1. A concussion recovery
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3. Winter setbacks
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5. Fluctuating energy levels
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But with ongoing support—including text access and additional coaching calls—she stayed consistent, adjusted when needed, and built momentum.

Now, she’s not just lighter—she’s stronger, more mobile, and confident in maintaining her results.

If you’ve been told your labs are “normal”…

If you’re doing everything right but not seeing results…

If your body feels inflamed, fatigued, and resistant…

This episode will show you what’s possible when you finally address the full picture and look at Hashimoto’s from a root cause approach.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and get a personalized plan built for your body:

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What if Hashimoto’s and type 2 diabetes didn’t mean fatigue, stubborn weight, and blood sugar chaos for the rest of your life?

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, I sit down with my client MaryBeth, who shares her powerful transformation after decades of living with Hashimoto’s, type 2 diabetes, IBS symptoms, and constant exhaustion.

When I first met, Mary Beth was doing everything she thought she was supposed to do—working out, eating “healthy,” even using GLP-1 medications—yet her fasting blood sugars were still in the 180s, her A1C hovered above optimal, and weight loss felt impossible.

Fast forward to today:

1. Her A1C is 5.3
2. Her fasting blood sugar averages ~85
3. She’s lost 16+ pounds
4. She’s lifting heavy, eating more food, and feels better at 69 than she did in her 50s

This conversation offers an honest look at what actually changed—and why the work we did to address root causes, not just symptoms, made all the difference.

1. 02:15 – Life before we met, diagnoses, exhaustion, poor sleep
2. 03:50 – Waking up with blood sugars in the 180s and how that felt
3. 04:55 – “I barely ate… yogurt, salads, not enough protein”
4. 06:20 – Metformin, Jardiance, GLP-1s, and why A1C ≠ feeling good
5. 09:10 – Parasite exposure, gut work, die-off, and “the metal taste”
6. 12:05 – Deadlifting, muscle, form, and realizing how strong she was
7. 14:30 – Size changes, body recomposition, and redefining success
8. 16:40 – “You’re not too old. You need to lift more and eat more.”
9. 18:45 – “Exercise is first. Everything else fits around it.”
10. 22:05 – “I eat more now than I ever have—and I’m still losing weight”

If you’ve ever been told your labs are “fine,” your A1C is “good enough,” or weight gain is just part of aging with Hashimoto’s, this episode will change how you think about what’s possible.

Mary Beth’s story is proof that:

1. You are not too old
2. Your body isn’t broken
3. Eating more, lifting heavy, and stabilizing blood sugar can change everything

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How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbs

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If you’ve ever felt pain under your right rib cage, nausea after eating fats, or bloating that doesn’t make sense—this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd dives into one of the most overlooked issues affecting women with Hashimoto’s: gallbladder dysfunction. She shares her personal story of gallbladder attacks starting in her early 20s, why she refused surgery, and how addressing the true root causes finally resolved her symptoms.

You’ll learn why gallbladder pain isn’t “just digestion” — and how poor bile flow, low stomach acid, estrogen dominance, mold exposure, and even parasites can quietly sabotage your thyroid, hormones, and fat metabolism.

If you’ve been told your only option is gallbladder removal… this episode may completely change how you see your symptoms.

1. 00:11 — Why gallbladder pain is often missed or misdiagnosed in Hashimoto’s
2. 00:37 — Dr. Kiberd’s personal gallbladder story (starting at age 21)
3. 01:31 — What the gallbladder actually does (and why you need it)
4. 02:49 — The thyroid–bile–gallbladder connection explained simply
5. 03:32 — Key symptoms to watch for (right rib pain, nausea, floating stools)
6. 05:00 — Why gallbladder pain is a signal, not a diagnosis
7. 05:45 — Why gallbladder removal often doesn’t fix the real problem
8. 06:20 — How poor bile flow impacts hormones, detox, and inflammation
9. 07:10 — Root causes surgeons don’t talk about (mold, parasites, estrogen)
10. 08:10 — Labs and imaging that can point to gallbladder dysfunction
11. 09:00 — How Dr. Kiberd approaches gallbladder issues in her 1:1 practice
12. 10:00 — Supporting bile flow, digestion, and fat tolerance safely
13. 10:44 — Final takeaways + next steps for Hashimoto’s healing

This episode is a must-listen if you’re gluten-free, “doing all the right things,” and still dealing with pain, bloating, or stubborn inflammation.

🎧 Listen now and learn how supporting your gallbladder can unlock better thyroid healing.

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How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbs

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In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, talks about maintaining balance and setting achievable health goals for women with Hashimoto's disease.

She discusses the common push-and-pull feelings experienced at the start of a new year, compounded by lingering holiday energy. Dr. Kiberd shares her personal journey, which includes regular weightlifting, adequate steps, and protein intake, to highlight the importance of having clear goals. She emphasizes creating personalized plans for her clients, including specific workouts, dietary goals, and sleep patterns, to help them achieve better health without feeling overwhelmed.

Listeners are encouraged to use an adherence algorithm to identify their key daily actions to keep them grounded and healthy, rate their performance without overwhelm, and observe trends to build sustainable habits. Dr. Kiberd also touches on leveraging stress for growth and maintaining emotional neutrality to avoid burnout.

00:00 Introduction and New Year Reflections

01:14 Setting Goals and Avoiding Burnout

02:33 Customized Plans for Women with Hashimoto's

03:04 Daily Habits for a Strong Body and Clear Mind

07:33 A New Way of Tracking Progress and Accountability

14:17 Building Momentum Over Motivation

16:00 Conclusion and Next Steps

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How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbs

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Setting Standards Instead of Goals for Lasting Changes in 2026

In the final episode of 2025, Dr. Emily Kiberd of the Thyroid Strong Podcast addresses women with Hashimoto's, discussing the pitfalls of traditional goal setting and the benefits of establishing personal standards to create lasting changes.

Dr. Kiberd emphasizes the importance of identity shifts and consistency over motivation. She shares insights into how chronic stress and fluctuating cortisol levels affect women with Hashimoto's and provides actionable steps to create daily or weekly standards.

By setting standards like consistent strength training and protein-forward nutrition, and incorporating supporting actions, Dr. Kiberd offers a framework for sustainable lifestyle changes.

She also showcases success stories from her clients and invites listeners to join her Thyroid Strong Functional Medicine Program for personalized coaching and root cause approaches to healing your Hashimoto's.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:30 The Problem with Traditional Goal Setting

01:07 Why Standards Are More Effective Than Goals

02:47 The Science Behind Standards and Identity Shifts

07:23 Implementing the 1-3-5 Principle for Health

13:57 Client Success Stories and Practical Examples

16:58 Final Thoughts and Program Invitation

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How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbs

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Selena's Hashimoto's Journey: Personalized Functional Medicine & Mold Remediation

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd, chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, interviews her powerhouse client Selena, who had been battling Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Initially skeptical, Selena shares her challenging journey through conventional and functional medicine, detailing her struggles with brain fog, fatigue, and weight loss resistance. 

They discuss the personalized approach Dr. Kiberd provided, focusing on gut health, toxic load, and mold remediation, and customized lifestyle adjustments. For Selena, She was already doing all the things, including lifting weights, hitting her steps, and eating protein, but something was missing. She had already gone through multiple gut and mold protocols, but wasn't feeling better. In this episode, we talk about what we did differently on a very granular level and how we didn't work harder, we worked smarter together. We talk about the importance of personalized care, the order of operations in which we address root causes, and Selena's transformative six-month experience, which improved her energy levels and helped her lose 10 lbs.

00:00 Dr Emily Kiberd’s take on why Selena’s Journey was so unique

00:14 Introducing Selena's Journey

01:20 Selena's Initial Struggles

02:55 Exploring Medical and Functional Approaches

08:20 The Mold Discovery

12:21 The Importance of Continuous Support

12:48 Personalized Care vs. Traditional Medicine

13:18 The Value of Personal Connection

15:04 Managing Adrenal Burnout and Cortisol

17:15 Effective Lifestyle Changes

19:02 Exploring Peptides for Health

21:43 The Journey to Finding the Right Doctor

24:29 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbs

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What happens when your own body throws you a curveball?

In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the moment my knee gave out during a volleyball tournament—and the exact rehab plan I used to stay strong instead of spiraling into setback mode.

Because here’s the truth:

💥 An injury is not a permission slip to lose your muscle or momentum.

💥 Even with Hashimoto’s, you can keep training.

💥 You don’t stop. You adapt.

This episode is especially for my Hashimoto’s ladies who feel like one curveball derails everything. If you’ve ever been injured and thought, “Well, there goes my progress…” this episode will flip that script.

Because the real flex?

👉 Staying consistent—even when it’s inconvenient, imperfect, or hard.

👉 Doing the hard things—especially when you don’t want to.

👉 Choosing strength over setback.

Tune in and take notes—this one’s a game changer.

I walk you through the full recovery stack I’m using right now, including:

• Contrast therapy to drive circulation and reduce swelling

• Cycling + strategic knee extensions to rebuild strength safely

• Dry needling for pain modulation and recovery

• Blood flow restriction training to maintain muscle mass without heavy load

• BPC-157 peptides and why they’re part of my protocol

• The mindset shift that keeps you training even when your body hits pause

Episode Highlights: 

00:00 Introduction to Thyroid Strong Podcast

00:13 Personal Story: Volleyball Injury

00:53 History of Knee Issues

01:37 Skiing Accident and Diagnosis

03:00 Rehabilitation Journey

03:58 Current Rehab Routine

06:25 Recap and Final Thoughts

07:24 Upcoming Plans and Program Information

07:49 How to work together if you are dealing with an injury with Hashimoto’s

Do you need help?

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How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbs

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Welcome back to Thyroid Strong, the podcast for high-performing women with Hashimoto’s who want real strength, real answers, and root-cause healing—without the burnout.

In today’s episode, I dive into the importance of making conscious choices to support your Hashimoto’s during the holiday season. I

 talk about the basics—how we move, what we eat, how we sleep, and how we regulate our nervous system—and share practical ways to weave these habits into real daily life. 

I get into the impact of alcohol and the societal pressure to “just have a drink,” and I share personal stories and client examples to show how small, consistent choices truly move the needle. 

I also highlight the power of staying emotionally neutral instead of spiraling into shame or blame, and why disciplined consistency is the foundation for long-term health and feeling your best.

I cover:

• The real reason you don’t feel good—and why it often has nothing to do with labs or supplements.
• The 3 questions Dr. Emily asks herself anytime she’s in a funk, low-energy, or brain-foggy.
• Why every habit is a choice, especially during the holidays, and how small choices compound into big results.
• How to use emotional neutrality instead of shame or blame when you make a “less ideal” decision.
• The four foundational basics that must be dialed in before testing or supplements will ever work (movement, protein, sleep, steps).
• Why discipline equals freedom—and how this mindset helps women with Hashimoto’s feel more consistent and in control.
• Simple “free” actions you can take today to improve energy and mood (without testing, protocols, or overhauls).
• How to turn overeating or alcohol choices into productive action, instead of spiraling.
• The power of meal prep in reducing decision fatigue and keeping protein-forward eating effortless.
• How to get through the holiday season with more ease, less reactivity, and more intentional choices.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Thyroid Strong Podcast

00:17 The Power of Choice During the Holidays

01:01 Making Healthier Choices: Real-Life Examples

03:18 The Basics of Health: Movement, Nutrition, Sleep, and Regulation

03:51 Mindset Shift: From Frustration to Progress

06:41 Practical Tips for Staying on Track

07:09 Meal Prepping for Success

09:45 Emotional Neutrality and Making Better Choices

13:24 Conclusion and Holiday Wishes

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How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbs

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In this episode of Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd addresses the misconception of hormonal imbalances seen in women with Hashimoto's. She emphasizes the idea that hormones are reactive, not broken, and stresses the importance of identifying root causes, such as gut health, stress, and liver detoxification issues, rather than simply chasing hormone therapy. The discussion covers patterns of low and high estrogen, low progesterone, estrogen dominance, and high testosterone, exploring their symptoms and underlying causes. Dr. Kiberd also shares case studies and practical advice, including dietary tips and exercise recommendations, to help women manage their conditions effectively and regain their energy and well-being.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why your hormones aren’t “broken” — they’re reactive, and what that really means
• The most common hormone patterns women with Hashimoto’s face (low estrogen, low progesterone, estrogen dominance, high/low testosterone)
• How gut infections, stress, mold exposure, and poor detoxification drive hormonal chaos
• The real root causes behind low estrogen — including under-eating, overtraining, gut inflammation, poor liver detox, and chronic stress
• How to identify low progesterone and why cortisol, blood sugar swings, and thyroid conversion issues often trigger it
• What estrogen dominance actually is and how poor bile flow, gut dysbiosis, and environmental estrogens contribute
• Why high testosterone shows up (insulin resistance, PCOS patterns, chronic stress, poor sleep, low SHBG)
• The symptoms and drivers of low testosterone in women with Hashimoto’s — and how to rebuild it naturally
• Why HRT and thyroid meds often don’t work unless you fix the root causes first
• How improving gut health, liver detox, blood sugar, stress, and sleep downstream shifts hormones naturally
• Real client case studies showing how correcting root causes (like H. pylori or mold) balances hormones without constantly chasing doses
• Actionable lifestyle tools: protein-forward eating, Thyroid Strong-style lifting, blood sugar pairing rules (“no naked carbs”), sleep tracking, and nervous system support

How to know if you’re a good fit for the Thyroid Strong Functional Medicine Program and why you don’t have to do this alone

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to a very controversial topic in the functional medicine world

00:34 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances

01:20 Common Hormone Patterns in Hashimoto's

03:16 Low Estrogen: Causes and Symptoms

06:03 Addressing Low Progesterone

08:54 High Estrogen and Estrogen Dominance

12:42 High Testosterone: Signs and Solutions

15:08 Low Testosterone: Causes and Remedies

19:18 The Importance of Root Cause Analysis

21:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Welcome back to Thyroid Strong, the podcast for high-performing women with Hashimoto’s who want real strength, real answers, and root-cause healing—without the burnout.

In today’s episode, I break down the exact roadmap I wish I had on Day 1 of my Hashimoto’s diagnosis. No fluff, no guessing, no protocol-of-the-month—just a clear, strategic plan to get strong, reduce inflammation, and finally feel like yourself again.

I cover:

• Why testing over guessing is non-negotiable

• The labs I would run immediately (full thyroid panel, GI-MAP, blood sugar markers, cortisol data)

• How to rebuild your foundational habits so your body has the capacity to heal

• Why sleep is your first domino—before supplements or workouts

• How to stabilize blood sugar quickly

• Why gut health is central to autoimmune healing

• How to work out with Hashimoto’s so you build muscle instead of burning out

• The role of protein in hormone balance, energy, and metabolism

• When tools like peptides, drainage pathways, and detox support make sense

This is the episode I wish someone had made me listen to when I was first diagnosed. If you’re newly diagnosed or overwhelmed by conflicting advice, this will provide you with clarity, direction, and momentum.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Welcome + why this episode matters

00:56 – My personal Hashimoto’s journey

01:34 – What I’d do first if I were diagnosed today

01:39 – Test, don’t guess: essential labs

03:54 – Rebuilding your foundation

04:18 – Sleep + stress: the starting point

05:39 – Stabilizing blood sugar

07:27 – Gut health + autoimmune triggers

09:28 – How to train effectively with Hashimoto’s

10:37 – Protein + nutritional priorities

12:44 – Detox + drainage

13:32 – The role of peptides

15:22 – Final thoughts + next steps

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The Thyroid Strong Podcast with Dr. Emily Kiberd is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor–patient relationship is formed by listening to this podcast or using any of the information provided. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, delay, or avoid seeking medical advice for any medical condition they may have. Always seek the guidance of your own health care provider for any questions regarding your health or medical conditions. The use of information from this podcast is at the user’s own risk.