In this episode of Thyroid Strong, Dr. Emily Kiberd sits down with Christina, a yoga and meditation teacher whose health and energy completely collapsed despite “normal” thyroid labs. What began as daily fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain turned into a journey of discovery, uncovering that the true root cause wasn’t her thyroid alone, but hidden mold exposure in her home.

Christina shares how she went from needing daily naps and months off work to leading a weekend-long women’s retreat and teaching yoga again with renewed energy and joy. Through addressing mold toxicity, supporting drainage and detox pathways, regulating her nervous system, and rebuilding strength through weight training, Christina reclaimed her vitality and purpose.

Her story is a powerful reminder that healing from Hashimoto’s goes beyond medication—it’s about finding and addressing the deeper root causes, trusting your body’s wisdom, and taking courageous, consistent action.

If you’ve ever felt like your labs look good but you still don’t feel like yourself, this episode will give you hope that full recovery is possible.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Christina’s early Hashimoto’s symptoms and what finally pushed her to seek deeper answers
• The hidden impact of mold exposure and how moving homes changed everything
• Why “normal” thyroid labs don’t always mean true healing
• How nervous system regulation supports recovery from mold and autoimmunity
• The supplements and drainage protocols that helped her detox safely
• The emotional side of healing—trusting the process and staying out of “freeze”
• How strength training restored her confidence and energy
• Why addressing root cause allows women with Hashimoto’s to thrive again

Highlights

00:16 Christina's Health Journey Before Diagnosis

01:05 Discovering Hashimoto's and Initial Struggles

02:47 The Mold Exposure Revelation

03:21 The Decision to Move and Its Impact

05:12 A Remarkable Recovery and Leading a Retreat

06:12 The Power of Mind and Body Healing

09:56 Incorporating Weight Lifting into Recovery

12:03 Returning to Teaching Yoga

13:12 Advice for Others and Final Thoughts

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