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 📲 Let’s Connect on Instagram DM me your biggest takeaway from this episode or just come hang out! → click here
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Goodbye Hashimoto’s, Hello Confidence - with Member Kierra | EP38
In today’s inspiring episode, we sit down with KGN University member Kierra, whose journey with Hashimoto’s is nothing short of transformational. Kierra came to KGN feeling bloated, fatigued, and stuck — unsure how to move forward. But through our root-cause healing approach, she’s now down 26 pounds, her bloating is gone, her energy is back, and the best part? She’s off her medication and back in love with her body. You’ll hear how she advocated for her health, pushed for the right labs, and found confidence not just in numbers on the scale — but in how she shows up in the world. Her transformation didn’t just heal her thyroid — it gave her the freedom to express her identity again through the thing she loves most: fashion. In this episode, Kierra shares: What it was like navigating Hashimoto’s and not feeling heard in traditional healthcare How she learned to advocate for herself and ask for full thyroid lab panels The process inside KGN that helped her lose weight, reduce inflammation, and ditch the bloat Why getting off thyroid meds wasn’t just physical — it was emotional freedom The deeper confidence she gained by dressing in a way that reflects who she truly is Her advice for women who feel like healing their thyroid is impossible You’re not too far gone. You just need the right roadmap — and belief that you’re worthy of healing. 📩 Ready to start your healing story? Join KGN University now: Click HERE 💬 Share this episode with someone who’s ready to feel confident, energized, and free again.
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The Fertility Fix: Getting to the Root of Infertility with Dr Natalie Underberg | EP37
In today’s powerful episode, we’re diving deep into a topic so many women silently struggle with—infertility. But this isn’t your typical fertility chat. Dr. Natalie Underberg, a functional medicine practitioner specializing in women’s health, joins me to uncover the real root causes of fertility challenges—including chronic stress, hidden toxins, mold exposure, and more. Whether you’re trying to conceive, recovering from fertility treatments, or simply want to restore balance to your hormones, this episode will empower you with hope, clarity, and healing tools no one is talking about in traditional medicine. We cover how infertility and miscarriages is a prevalent occurance in women with a thyroid condition. You are not broken—and this conversation might just be the validation and direction you’ve been searching for. 🧠 What We Cover: Why infertility is often a symptom, not the root problem How chronic stress, mold, and environmental toxins disrupt fertility Why many women feel gaslit in conventional fertility treatments How Dr. Natalie Underber supports women using a whole-body healing approach Simple lifestyle shifts that make a big impact on hormone health and fertility Encouragement for women who feel like they’ve “tried everything” 👩⚕️ About Dr. Natalie Underberg: Dr. Natalie Underberg is a Functional Medicine Doctor, women’s health advocate, and the founder of Female Formulations—a premium supplement brand designed to support fertility, hormone balance, and pregnancy preparation. With a passion for helping women reclaim their health from the inside out, Dr. Natalie has become a trusted voice in the functional wellness space—especially among women navigating infertility, hormone imbalances, and the critical window of preconception known as trimester zero. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Natalie Underberg: Website Instagram
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The Beauty Prescription for Hormones | EP36
In this episode of Hormone & Thyroid Healing with Priscilla Swahn, we explore a healing modality you may have never considered: beauty. Not just skincare or fashion — but the intentional practice of surrounding yourself with what feels beautiful, calming, and nourishing to your feminine nervous system. You’ll learn how beauty rituals and aesthetics can lower cortisol, support thyroid function, and gently rewire your relationship with your body. We’re flipping the script on healing by asking: what if feeling beautiful is part of the medicine? Whether it’s using your favorite china for breakfast, wearing colors that make you glow, or simply decluttering your space to breathe again — this episode is your reminder that healing isn’t only about what you remove, but what you welcome in. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why women with thyroid or hormone imbalance often feel disconnected from beauty (and how to reclaim it) How beauty-based rituals regulate cortisol and calm the adrenals The science of pleasure and why it matters for thyroid healing Practical, everyday ways to invite beauty into your meals, movement, and mindset The surprising link between aesthetic joy and metabolic resilience A gentle challenge to start your own beauty-as-healing practice this week Let’s connect! 💌 Subscribe to my weekly healing newsletter & get the 3 day meal plan: Click HERE 🎓 Ready to go deeper? Learn more about my signature KGN University Membership for thyroid and hormone healing: Click HERE 📲 Share this episode with a friend who’s ready to redefine healing on her terms.
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Inflamed & Ignored: The Silent Struggle of IBS and IBD with Guest Dietitian Ashley Hurst | EP35
In this eye-opening episode we are talking about the gut issues nobody wants to talk about—IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease). For millions of women, chronic bloating, pain, and unpredictable digestion have become their “normal”—but it doesn’t have to be that way. I’m joined by Dietitian Ashley Hurst, founder of Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians, a gut health expert who is on a mission to bring awareness to the root causes of chronic gut inflammation, including stress, food sensitivities, trauma, and even immune dysfunction. Together, we unpack why these conditions are often misunderstood or dismissed—and what real healing can look like. These issues are so commonly paired with a thyroid condition. If you’ve ever been told “everything looks normal” but your body says otherwise, this episode is for you. 🧠 What We Cover: The difference between IBS and IBD—and why both are often misdiagnosed or minimized Why gut issues in women are frequently dismissed or misunderstood How chronic inflammation fuels symptoms—and how to start calming it The connection between the nervous system, trauma, and the gut Functional approaches to healing from the inside out Why you're not crazy for demanding deeper answers 👩⚕️ About Ashley Hurst: Ashley is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of The Crohns & Colitis Dietitians, a private practice supporting IBD patients in the US and Canada, reaching over 45,000 people through blogging, newsletter, Instagram, youtube and their Gut Feelings podcast. Her company, the Crohn's & Colitis Dietitians, have helped improve access to education in quality nutrition and evidence-based tools to help thousands of IBD patients like themselves. In addition, Ashley is the owner and formulator of Gut Love prebiotics which is centered around helping people have less bloating and have better and more consistent bowel movements. She just launched another product, Back to Balance Plus, which is a new product that combines two ingredients that have decades of research for helping reduce gut symptoms. 🔗 Connect with Ashley Hurst: Website [Instagram]
Welcome to the show with Priscilla Swahn, a Registered Dietitian, hormone expert, and founder of Keto Girl Nutritionist. Here, we help women with thyroid and hormone imbalances finally get answers that work.
If you’re tired of doing “all the right things” and still feeling exhausted, stuck, and frustrated with your weight or symptoms, you’re in the right place.
Priscilla has helped thousands of women with conditions like Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and PCOS lose weight, restore their energy, and even reduce or eliminate their need for medication—without crazy restrictions or spending hours searching the internet.
Each episode brings real talk, root-cause strategies, and practical tools so you can feel like yourself again and take your health into your own hands, with a plan that actually works for you.
Follow the show and stay tuned to embrace your healing journey!
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