The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It

What happens to estrogen after your body has used it, and why does proper metabolism and elimination matter? In this bonus episode, I sit down with David Roberts and molecular biologist Dr. John Gildea to discuss estrogen metabolism, sulforaphane, inflammation, detoxification pathways, and the research connecting these processes to cancer and overall health.
We also talk about environmental estrogens, endocrine disruptors, microplastics, and what we can realistically do to support the body's natural detoxification systems. Along the way, David shares what led him to study sulforaphane after his wife's cancer diagnosis and what their research has found about its potential effects on cancer cells.
What you’ll learn:
How your body metabolizes and eliminates estrogen
Why Nrf2 and NF-kappa B matter
What sulforaphane may do in the body
The connection between inflammation and detoxification
What we know about sulforaphane and cancer research
How microplastics and xenoestrogens affect the conversation
Why lifestyle still matters alongside supplements
For the next week, Thyroid Fixer loyal listeners can get an exclusive 25% off all Mara Labs products when you go to www.mara-labs.com/DRAMIE and use code DRAMIE at checkout. After one week, the code will return to the standard 15% off.
Resources:
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Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 
7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter 
Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 
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A thyroid nodule may be small, but being told to simply “watch it” can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions. In this episode, I’m taking a closer look at thyroid nodules and goiters, what they actually are, why they develop, and why a normal TSH does not necessarily tell us the whole story. I break down the difference between thyroid function and thyroid structure, when an ultrasound may be appropriate, what symptoms and risk factors deserve closer attention, and why not every nodule automatically means cancer, a biopsy, or surgery.
What you’ll learn:
Why a “normal” thyroid result may not answer the question you actually need answered
The important distinction between a thyroid nodule and a goiter
Which signs can turn a seemingly harmless finding into something worth investigating
What your ultrasound can reveal that bloodwork simply cannot
The surprising factors that may influence thyroid tissue growth
Why some nodules behave very differently from others
What goes into deciding whether a biopsy is actually necessary
The bigger question you should be asking after you hear the word “benign”
If you’ve been told you have a thyroid nodule or goiter, or you’ve been left wondering why your thyroid is changing when your labs look “normal,” I want you to listen to this episode before you simply accept “watch and wait” as the end of the conversation.
Resources:
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Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 
7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter 
Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 
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I’m joined by my dear friend Kristin Weitzel for a conversation about psychedelic-assisted therapy, trauma, nervous system regulation, and what it can look like to create meaningful change from the inside out. 
Kristin brings more than 15 years of experience in breathwork, nervous system regulation, health optimization, and integration work, and she shares what led her from supporting plant medicine ceremonies to becoming a facilitator herself. We talk about the resistance many people have around psychedelics, including the belief that they do not have “big enough” trauma to address, and why the patterns formed through childhood experiences, relationships, environment, and other life experiences can continue to influence how we respond to the world.
I also share what came up during my own journey with Kristin, including a traumatic experience involving my father that I had learned to move through rather than fully process. Kristin explains how slowing down, noticing the body's responses, and creating enough nervous system regulation can allow difficult experiences to be approached differently.
What you’ll learn:
Why trauma does not have to involve one major event to influence your patterns and behaviors
How experiences from childhood can continue to shape the nervous system long after the original event
What a simple body scan can reveal about your current emotional and nervous system state
What Kristin's own journey taught her about the therapeutic potential of psychedelic work
What to consider when deciding whether a facilitator is someone you can genuinely trust
Why integration may be just as important as the psychedelic experience itself
How breathwork, cold exposure, nervous system regulation, and other tools can fit into the broader process of personal growth
Resources:
Work with Kristen: https://www.sherpabreathandcold.com/journeys 
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7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter 
Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 
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What if the missing piece of your health isn't another supplement, medication, or protocol, but something your body has been communicating with all along: light? In this episode, I sit down with Gary Kiss, founder of Allume, to dive into the world of biophotons and the idea that our cells don't just rely on chemistry and hormones, but also communicate through light. We talk about what biophotons are, why the thyroid and nervous system may be particularly responsive to light, and what Gary believes happens when our bodies are exposed to constant artificial light, EMFs, environmental toxins, stress, and a lack of grounding.
What you’ll learn:
Why your cells may be communicating in a language you can't see
What the light surrounding healthy and unhealthy cells may reveal
The surprising connection between your thyroid, mitochondria, and light
What modern technology may be doing to your body's signaling system
Why Gary says we've become "biologically mismatched" with our environment
The relationship between your nervous system, biofield, and the information around you
Why getting more sunlight may be only part of the equation
How Gary's approach attempts to bring more biophotonic light into everyday life
Resources:
Start Your Healing Journey: https://biohealing.stream/am/DRAMIE/ 
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Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 
7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter 
Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 
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What if the reason you're struggling to lose weight in midlife isn't that you need more discipline, more cardio, or another restrictive diet? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Kepics, a physician assistant turned functional health practitioner, for a very honest conversation about what can actually be happening in a woman's body during perimenopause and menopause. We talk about how hormonal changes can affect weight, why years of dieting and over-exercising may be working against you, and why the basics of nutrition, strength training, recovery, and metabolic health still matter.

We also get into some of the bigger questions surrounding women's healthcare, including how hormones are approached in conventional medicine, where GLP-1 medications fit into the picture, and why Danielle believes they should be used thoughtfully and with proper support rather than as a replacement for foundational habits. 

What you’ll learn:

Why doing more isn't always the answer when you're struggling with weight loss

What actually changes physiologically during perimenopause

How years of dieting and excessive exercise can affect metabolism and recovery

Where strength training, protein, and adequate nutrition fit into midlife health

Why Danielle believes GLP-1s should be viewed as a tool rather than a substitute for the basics

What thyroid, gut health, nutrient status, and sleep may have to do with weight-loss resistance

Why airway and sleep issues can be easy to overlook in women experiencing fatigue and metabolic changes

How hormones and foundational health habits can work together rather than being treated as separate issues

If you've been doing everything you think you're supposed to do and still don't feel like your body is responding the way it used to, this conversation is worth hearing.

Resources from Danielle:

Connect with Danielle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/danielle.kepics 

9 HRT Myths Debunked: What women actually need to know:

https://www.empoweredmedicine.co/myths 

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Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause 

7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter 

Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin 

RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS

Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263), scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review.

Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow⁠HERE⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263) and never miss out on a moment of the journey!

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Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey.

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