Thyroid Warrior Podcast

Our series continues with understanding how to advocate for yourself. On today's podcast episode, we're talking about 3 points to determine when it's time to think about firing your doctor:

1. They don't listen...at all.
2. They never explain your lab values, particularly when you ask.
3. The front desk staff is rude or unpleasant.

I have learned to rethink the provider-patient relationship. Sometimes it feels as though we as patients are "lower" or "less than" and that should never be the case when it comes to receiving care.

Grab your free checklist at joyfulebony.com/checklistthree

In the last episode, I provided you with information related to being your own advocate.

Today I want to give you tips on two things when you're communicating with a provider:

1. Your tone is important

2. You have a choice

You want to make sure that you are succinct and direct in your communication. Try very hard to provide the facts related to your story and symptoms. This is why I spoke about preparing your patient story. Additionally, always remember that you have a choice. If you don't like a particular provider, you have the ability to choose. Never doubt your gut. If you don't feel like a doctor is listening or if something is wrong, you can choose a new provider.

Download the second checklist at joyfulebony.com/checklisttwo

In this episode, I pause a lot initially. The Black Lives Matter Movement has spurred change, but we have a long way to go. However, I choose to be a part of change. Ultimately, we all have to work together to get through this and we. More importantly, we have to work together to hear each other and understand how

I'm challenging you about your thyroid and your overall health...as men and women.

I know that many of you when you go to the doctor, especially when you are trying to get diagnosed you're stressed out, you're afraid and you're trying to find out answers.

The last thing you want to hear are the following statements:

• That's what happens when you have kids!
• You probably shouldn't work so much…
• Welcome to your [insert age]...
• You're just stressed out...

You are enough. You're not crazy and you're not imagining things.

We are going to discuss how to be an advocate for yourself in the next series on my podcast. It's critical to me that you understand the full picture and can discuss these things.

I will be providing you with a checklist for the next four episodes on how to be your own advocate. I want you to take the time to write these things down.

Grab your first checklist at joyfulebony.com/checklist1

In this podcast episode, I interview Jill Bunny and we talk about her experience as someone that has taken a cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT approach to physical wellbeing.

She is also a thyroid cancer survivor and the conversation we had was insightful. We talk about mental health, stress, both good and bad, as well as some way to approach working anxiety.

We reference a few books in this podcast episode as well:

• Feeling Good
• Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
• Indistractable

She also shared a CBT based journal that you can find below:

https://cbtmeetsfitness.com/ultimate-cbt-journal/

I cannot wait to hear your takeaways from this episode!

On today's podcast episode, I interview Dr. Meredith Butulis.

She is a physical therapist, personal trainer, and dancer who loves to help others with simple movements to improve their overall health.

We talk about how the pandemic has affected many practitioners, but more importantly we discuss how you can take action to move your body and get others involved in the process.

Want to learn more about Dr. Meredith Butulis? Check her out:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dr.meredithbutulis/?hl=en

Her Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FitnessFocusFuel/

Enjoy!

On today's episode, I interviewed Carmen Ohling. Carmen is a certified holistic nutritionist, empowerment coach and transformational speaker. We were able to talk about strategies to manage life during quarantine. We talk about food (because you all know how much I love food), but also she provides us with some great topics of discussion to have with your partner or friend during this time. More importantly, she also provides some tips to help those that have been struggling during this time, especially with negative feelings.

Grab her free journal for the month of May here:

https://carmenohling.com/mayjournal/

Want to connect with Carmen? Follow her on the platforms below:

www.carmenohling.com

Instagram: @carmenohling

Facebook: @carmenohling

Twitter: @carmenohling

YouTube: Carmen Ohling

We have staring at our screens A LOT lately.

I have been working on trying to get outside more and read more.

One of the activities that I have been trying to engage in more is meditation. Trust me, It takes a while to get used to it! I have realized how difficult it is to work on this.

It is my hope that you are able to take time to slow down during this time. I have been enjoying seeing families and individuals take walks outside on the warmer evenings.

I want that for you as well. Take some time to read and relax. I know it's an incredibly challenging time, but I know that we can all work together to find a moment to breathe.

In these times, it's easy to be overwhelmed by everything going on.

In this episode, I share some tips about practicing self care as well as some quick wins from a habit perspective!

Plus, I have a handmade body products store! Check it out at joyfulebony.com/handmade

Stay well friends!

Now that we're home, our bodies are taking on a lot more stress than we think.

I want you to check on yourself...how are you feeling?

• How are your anxiety and stress levels?
• Are you more tense than usual?
• Have you set up a routine?

Think about these things and I want to ask you how you can establish a routine so that you can have some type of normalcy...

We are living in uncertaIn times.

In the midst of it all, I have so much to be grateful for and wanted to share that I am now a certified holistic nutritionist! I am offering FREE 30 minute basic nutrition sessions to say thank you. You can head to joyfulebony.com/nutrition to sign up!

I also wanted to provide you with next steps. We are going to take a deep dive into self care and women's health over the next few weeks because it is so important to ensure that we are working to optimize our health outcomes and reduce stress!