Hormone & Thyroid Healing

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-691e1b42-d2c4-8011-9fa8-4faf1f3a8162-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this inspiring and deeply honest episode, Priscilla sits down with Lori, a client in the Reclaim Inner Circle, where she receives 1:1 support following the thyroid framework. Lori shares her extraordinary 50-year journey with Hashimoto's and what finally shifted after decades of feeling dismissed, misunderstood, and left to "figure it out" alone.
Lori has lost 100 pounds—twice in her lifetime. But like so many women with thyroid and metabolic challenges, the weight loss never felt sustainable because the deeper issues were never addressed. Diets worked… until they didn't. Doctors listened… until her labs appeared "normal." Her symptoms were treated like mysteries instead of messages.
This is the story of what happens when a woman refuses to give up on her health—even after half a century of searching for answers.
Today, at 69 years old, Lori says she feels better now than she did in her 30s. Better energy. Better inflammation control. Better thyroid understanding. Better self-advocacy. Better confidence in her own body.
And she credits that shift to finally working on the root causes instead of jumping from diet to diet or waiting for the next prescription to "fix" everything.
❤️ Inside This Episode, Lori Shares:
🔹 What it's really like living with Hashimoto's for 50 years
The misunderstandings, the misdiagnoses, the emotional weight, and the resilience required when no one seems to have answers for your fatigue, weight struggles, and symptoms.
🔹 Why losing 100 pounds twice wasn't the victory it looked like
Her weight came off—but her metabolism wasn't healing. This episode breaks down the difference between weight loss and root-cause metabolic repair.
🔹 What finally pushed her to join the Reclaim Inner Circle
Lori realized she didn't need another diet. She needed a roadmap, mentorship, individualized support, and a metabolic strategy that wouldn't collapse the moment life got stressful.
🔹 How she became her own health advocate
Lori shares how she entered doctor's appointments prepared, confident, and unwilling to be brushed off. She explains the labs she now understands, the questions she finally knows how to ask, and the power of no longer handing over her agency.
🔹 The moment everything clicked
When she realized it wasn't her failing—it was the outdated model she had been taught to trust.
🔹 What feeling better at 69 than she did in her 30s actually looks like
More strength. More clarity. More peace in her body. Less inflammation. And a relationship with food and her metabolism that finally feels sustainable.
🌿 Key Takeaway
Lori's story is a reminder that it's never too late to reclaim your thyroid, your metabolism, and your quality of life. Sustainable healing requires support, strategy, and a willingness to question everything you've been told about your body—and Lori embodies that courage beautifully.
🔗 Links & Resources
Learn more about the Reclaim Inner Circle

Connect with Priscilla on Instagram: @keto.girl.nutritionist

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⭐ If Lori's story moved you…
Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another woman who's been dismissed, discouraged, or told that feeling awful is "just part of aging."
There's another path, and Lori proves it.

If you've ever taken thyroid medication exactly as prescribed… and still struggled with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, hair loss, anxiety, or feeling "off," you've probably wondered:
"Are thyroid meds a scam?"
In this episode, Priscilla breaks down this emotionally loaded question with science, clarity, and a dose of tough love. Instead of blaming the medication—or blaming yourself—she exposes the real issue: the conventional thyroid model promises results it was never designed to deliver.
You'll learn why so many women feel no different (or worse) on medication, the six biggest "missed pieces" keeping your metabolism stuck, and how to finally create a metabolic environment where your thyroid meds can actually work.
This episode is a must-listen if you've ever been told:
"Your labs are normal."

"Your symptoms aren't related to your thyroid."

"There's nothing else you can do."

"Just take this pill and come back in six months."

Spoiler: your frustration is valid, and you're not crazy.
In This Episode, We Cover:
🔹 Why thyroid medication isn't a scam, but the model often is
Medication can only replace hormone. It can't fix conversion issues, inflammation, autoimmunity, cortisol patterns, or metabolic blockers.
🔹 The 6 most common reasons women STILL feel terrible on meds
Including outdated TSH-only dosing, poor T4→T3 conversion, reverse T3 dominance, nutrient deficiencies, and more.
🔹 The difference between "normal labs" and actual thyroid optimization
Your labs may be perfect on paper while your cells are starving for usable hormone.
🔹 What your doctor isn't explaining about Hashimoto's
Thyroid hormone doesn't fix an immune attack. (And no, your symptoms aren't in your head.)
🔹 How stress, under-eating, and low-carb extremes sabotage your medication
Your physiology can't heal in a nutrient-deficit or survival state.
🔹 The REAL path forward
A smarter, more complete framework that supports your gut, liver, adrenals, inflammation, nutrient status, and hormone signaling—so medication finally does its job.
Key Takeaway
Thyroid meds aren't the villain. The incomplete treatment model is. When you support the full metabolic system, medication becomes effective—sometimes for the first time in years.
You're not broken. You're under-supported.
Links & Resources
Join the Swahn Thyroid Reset™ Membership (your step-by-step metabolic reset for thyroid + hormone health)

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In this episode, I sit down with Liz Plosser, previously the Editor-in-Chief of Women's Health Magazine, to talk about her personal journey into the world of fitness and wellness. Liz shares how she built her career around health journalism while also living out her passion for movement, nutrition, and a balanced lifestyle.
We dive into:
Morning routines that set the tone for success: Why Liz believes your AM rituals shape the rest of your day.

The role of protein in women's health: How she ensures she's fueling properly.

Essential amino acids & creatine: The supplements she prioritizes to support performance, recovery, and longevity.

Redefining wellness from the inside out: Liz's insights on how women can confidently navigate their health journeys.

This conversation is packed with both practical takeaways and inspiring stories from Liz's path as a wellness leader.
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✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review! It helps more women find the tools to feel empowered in their health journey.

In this inspiring episode, I'm joined by my friend and member, a dedicated military spouse and mom of four boys, who proves that healing your hormones doesn't require a perfect diagnosis to see real results.
After years of following outdated diet rules—eating less, punishing workouts, and ignoring her body's signals—she decided to take a different approach. By nourishing her body, lifting weights, and creating satisfying, hormone-supportive meals for her family, she's lost over 25 pounds and gained so much more: energy, confidence, and a healthy relationship with food.
We talk about:
How to start your healing journey without waiting for a formal diagnosis

The mindset shifts that finally moved her from restriction to empowerment

Strategies for feeding a hungry household while staying on track with hormone health

Why weight lifting became a key part of her transformation

The ripple effect her changes have had on her family and lifestyle

Whether you're a busy mom, a military spouse, or just tired of dieting advice that doesn't work, her story will remind you that it's never too late to thrive in your health and feel strong in your own skin.
Resources & Links:
Follow me on Instagram for more real-life hormone healing stories and tips

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Ever wondered why you can enjoy a croissant in Paris or sourdough in Stockholm without the same bloating or fatigue you get back home? In today's episode, we're diving deep into one of the most asked questions I get: "Is the gluten in Europe actually different?"
We'll unpack: 🌾 How wheat varieties differ between the U.S. and Europe 🧬 The role of climate, farming practices, and baking methods on gluten content ☠️ What chemicals and additives are used in American crops—and why your body might react 💬 The type of symptoms women often notice shift when traveling abroad 🌍 My personal experience traveling through Sweden and Norway (and how my body responded to the food!)
If you've ever been told your symptoms are "in your head" or felt confused by your reactions to certain foods, this episode will give you the clarity (and validation) you've been looking for.
✨ Get My Free Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan Want to try gluten-, dairy-, and egg-free meals that support your thyroid and hormones? Grab your free 3-day meal plan here: Get it Here
💻 Join KGN University Ready to lose weight, feel energized, and get to the root of your thyroid symptoms with a method that actually works? Learn more about my signature membership: Join HERE
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