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

Iodine is essential to thyroid function, but the form and quality of the supplement you choose can matter just as much as the iodine itself. In this episode, I break down four common options you may find on the shelf: kelp, Lugol’s, Iodoral, and nascent iodine. I explain the concerns I have with inconsistent dosing, potential heavy metal contamination, fillers, and the difficulty of starting with a low enough dose, as well as why I believe consumers should look beyond labels like “natural” or “organic” and ask for testing of the finished product.
I also address one of the biggest questions surrounding iodine: what about Hashimoto’s?
I explain why I chose nascent iodine for Iodine Fixxr and what I was looking for when comparing different forms, including adjustability and a simple ingredient list. By the end, I give you a practical checklist for evaluating an iodine supplement, from its source and chemical form to finished-product testing and dosing flexibility. 
What you’ll learn:
Why the source of an iodine supplement can raise questions beyond simply how much iodine it contains
What makes kelp-based iodine different from purified iodine options
Why a Certificate of Analysis should be for the finished product, not just the raw ingredient
The dosing challenge with Lugol’s and Iodoral, especially when starting low
What distinguishes monoatomic nascent iodine from diatomic iodine
Why iodine discussions involving Hashimoto’s require more nuance than a simple “avoid iodine” rule
How selenium, gradual dosing, and thyroid monitoring fit into the conversation
The questions to ask before choosing an iodine supplement for yourself
Resources:
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What do we really know about glyphosate, one of the most widely used chemicals in our environment, and what happens when it gets into the body?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Seneff, a senior research scientist at MIT, to talk about glyphosate and its potential impact on our health. We discuss what glyphosate may be doing to the gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, inflammation, thyroid function, and the body’s ability to process nutrients. We also explore the connections Dr. Seneff sees between glyphosate exposure and conditions including celiac disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more.
Then we shift to the practical side: How are we exposed, and what can we actually do about it? Dr. Seneff shares her perspective on fermented foods, probiotics, sulfur, organic foods, sunlight, sauna, and deuterium-depleted water, along with the science behind why she believes these things matter.
What you’ll learn:
How glyphosate may affect the gut microbiome
The connection between glyphosate and leaky gut
Why sulfur may be so important to our health
How glyphosate exposure happens even when you don't use Roundup
What glyphosate may have to do with thyroid health
Dr. Seneff’s approach to reducing exposure
Why fermented foods and probiotics matter
What deuterium has to do with all of this
If you’re interested in understanding the environmental factors that may be affecting our health, I highly recommend hitting play on this episode.
Resources:
Grab Dr. Seneff’s Book: Toxic Legacy: How the Weedkiller Glyphosate Is Destroying Our Health and the Environment:  https://a.co/d/0bl0UQ3B 
Dr. Stephanie Seneff’s Substack: https://stephanieseneff.substack.com (https://stephanieseneff.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web) 
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What if the biggest problem with your health isn’t a lack of medication, but a lack of answers? In this episode, I’m joined by compounding pharmacist Shawn Needham for a candid conversation about medications, hormones, weight loss, and the healthcare system. We talk about GLP-1s, thyroid treatment, natural desiccated thyroid, and why Shawn believes the basics of sleep, diet, and exercise matter more than any “magic” drug.
We also talk about supplements, lab testing, statins, cholesterol, and what Shawn has learned from running a pharmacy outside the traditional insurance model. It’s a conversation about asking better questions, understanding your options, and becoming more informed about your own healthcare.
What you’ll learn:
Why Shawn puts sleep, diet, and exercise first
His concerns about GLP-1 medications
What you should know about T4 vs. T3
Why thyroid treatment may need to be personalized
Where supplements and testing can go too far
What pharmacists see that doctors may not
Shawn’s biggest healthcare myth
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a “normal” lab result, questioned whether your medication is actually addressing the root of the problem, or wondered if there’s a better way to approach your health, you’ll want to tune into this episode.
Resources:
Moses Lake Professional Pharmacy: mlrx.com 
Connect with Shawn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthSolutionsPodcast 
Connect with Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/health_solutions_shawn_needham/ 
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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:
Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/
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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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