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

What if the reason you don't feel like yourself isn't only your thyroid or your hormones? In this episode, I'm joined by Luke Storey, host of The Life Stylist podcast and author of the new book, A Horse Named Lonesome, to unpack what happens when pain shapes us, and what we reach for so we don't have to feel what's underneath. For Luke, that was drugs, alcohol, and relationships. For many of us, it's the nightly glass of wine, overworking, controlling everything, or chasing the next diet or supplement.
We also get into the loneliness at the heart of Luke's book, and why he believes it's less about a shortage of people and more about disconnection from ourselves. Luke shares why some of the most powerful health tools are free, why he calls it bioharmonizing instead of biohacking, and how he found gratitude for the hardest parts of his past without pretending they were good. And I share why I believe you're not successful despite what you've been through, but because of it.
What you'll learn:
Why optimizing your thyroid and hormones may not be enough if you're still carrying old survival patterns
What "addictions that don't look like addiction" can look like for high-achieving women
Why Luke believes loneliness is an inside experience you can feel even in a room full of people
How chronic emotional stress can show up in the body, from digestion to sleep
Why Luke calls it bioharmonizing, and which free habits like morning sunlight he leans on most
How Luke separates being victimized from making victimhood an identity
Where gratitude fits when something truly wasn't okay
Tune in to hear amazing Luke's story, and listen for where you might see yourself in it.
Resources from Luke:
A Horse Named Lonesome (book and audiobook, read by Luke): ahorsenamedlonesome.com
Luke's website and The Life Stylist podcast: https://www.lukestorey.com
Connect with Luke:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/lukestorey
Facebook: https://facebook.com/LukeStoreyPod
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What if the products in your skincare cabinet are making you look older instead of younger? In this episode, I'm joined again by Dr. Alessandra Zonari Scheel, a stem cell biologist and co-founder of OneSkin, to unpack what's really happening in your skin as you age. Alessandra explains how senescent cells, also called "zombie" cells, can build up in your skin and drive inflammation, collagen loss, and a weaker skin barrier, and how losing thyroid hormone and estrogen can make it feel like you aged 10 years overnight.
We also get into how Alessandra and her team screened more than 900 peptides to find OS-01, the peptide behind the OneSkin line, why so many skincare ingredients never actually make it into your skin, and why piling on a heavy moisturizer can backfire. Alessandra also walks through a simple routine for every decade and explains why caring for your skin is part of your longevity plan, not just your looks.
What you'll learn:
What senescent "zombie" cells are and how they may speed up skin aging
Why some anti-aging products may do more harm than good for your skin
How thyroid hormones and estrogen affect your skin barrier and collagen
Why menopause doesn't cause skin aging, but can speed it up
What it takes for a topical peptide to actually penetrate your skin
Why heavy moisturizers can sometimes leave your skin drier
What a simple skincare routine looks like in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond
Why it's never too late to improve your skin, even years past menopause
Tune in to learn how to take care of your skin from the inside out so you can look and feel your best at any age.
Thyroid Fixer listeners get 15% off OneSkin with code DRAMIE at checkout: oneskin.co/dramie
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Can Supplements Help with Hypothyroidism? https://health.dramie.com/supplement-cheat-sheet
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Aging can absolutely suck, but the good news is we finally know what to do about it. In this episode, I'm joined again by my friend Dr. Fiona Lovely, a chiropractor, menopause educator, and host of the Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast, to unpack why perimenopause is so much more than hot flashes and a missing period. Fiona explains why menopause is really a brain event, how losing estrogen can affect your mood, sleep, memory, and focus, and why so many women dismiss these symptoms instead of bringing them to their doctor.
We also get into lesser-known symptoms like frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, and vaginal and vulvar changes, and why maintaining your hormones may help protect your bones, brain, and heart. Fiona also shares how she created her Menopause Doula Certification, what a menopause doula actually does, and how women from any background, from healthcare providers to career changers, can turn their own experience into a business helping other women.
What you'll learn:
Why menopause is a brain event, not just a reproductive one
How declining estrogen can affect your sleep, mood, memory, and focus
Why so many women dismiss their own symptoms instead of telling their doctor
What the musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause is, including frozen shoulder and plantar fasciitis
How the loss of estrogen affects vaginal and vulvar tissue
Why Fiona says hormones may help protect your bones, brain, and heart
What a menopause doula does, and how they help fill the gap in menopause care
How women from any background can become certified menopause doulas and build their own business
Tune in to learn why you get to choose how you age, and how your own menopause journey could become your next chapter.
Enrollment for the 2027 Menopause Doula Certification cohort opens in November, with classes starting in January 2027.
Resources from Dr. Fiona:
Sign up for the Menopause Doula Certification webinar (Nov. 13 & 20): https://myrootabl.com/r/TTnhfXcf?rootabl=dramie
Not Your Mother's Menopause podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1097326296
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What if the hormone most women are never offered is one of the most important for your brain, your mood, and your long-term health?
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Terri DeNeui, a board-certified nurse practitioner, founder of EVEXIAS Health Solutions, and author of Hormone Havoc, to unpack why testosterone isn't just a "dude hormone."
We talk about how testosterone can start declining as early as your 30s, its connection to depression and anxiety, and why women who've had a hysterectomy are rarely told they may need it replaced. We also get into why "normal" testosterone labs aren't the same as optimal, why DHEA alone usually can't fill the gap, and what the research says about testosterone, estrogen, and breast health, including what the Women's Health Initiative actually found. Dr. Terri also breaks down the testosterone and prostate cancer myth for the guys, and why low testosterone may be behind that grumpy, irritable husband.
What you'll learn:
Why testosterone isn't just a male hormone, and what it does for your brain, mood, and body
How testosterone can start declining in your 30s, and how birth control pills may affect it
Why women who've had a hysterectomy may need more than estrogen replacement
Why DHEA alone usually isn't enough to replace low testosterone
What "normal" testosterone and DHEA labs miss, and where Dr. Terri likes to see them
What the research says about testosterone, estrogen, and breast health
How synthetic progestins differ from bioidentical progesterone in the Women's Health Initiative findings
Why Dr. Terri says testosterone isn't the enemy when it comes to prostate cancer
Tune in to learn why testosterone deserves a place in the conversation about your hormones, no matter your age.
Resources from Dr. Terri:
Website: https://drterri.com
EVEXIAS Health Solutions: https://evexias.com
Hormone Havoc (book): https://hormonehavoc.com
The Dr. Terri Show podcast: available wherever you listen to podcasts
Sources:
Newswire: Dr. Terri DeNeui releases Hormone Havoc (https://www.newswire.com/view/content/hormone-therapy-pioneer-dr-terri-deneui-releases-definitive-guide-to-22138182)
Healthcare Brew profile of Terri DeNeui (https://www.healthcare-brew.com/stories/2024/01/22/terri-deneui-sees-the-future-of-preventative-healthcare-in-hormone-treatments)
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What if the weight you're losing on a GLP-1, or from cutting calories, isn't just fat?
In this episode, I'm joined again by Angelo Keely, CEO of Kion, to unpack how to protect your organ of longevity, your muscle, especially in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. We break down why GLP-1s and calorie restriction can both lead to muscle loss, how essential amino acids (EAAs) differ from the protein in your steak or chicken, and what the research shows about maintaining muscle even when you can't work out.
We also get into how much protein women really need, how aminos may take some of the pressure off hitting your daily protein goal, and why consistency matters more than you think. Angelo also explains what creatine can do for your muscles and your brain, why it won't make you bulky, and why both creatine and EAAs have such a strong safety record.
What you'll learn:
Why GLP-1s and calorie restriction can both put your muscle at risk
How essential amino acids differ from the protein in whole foods
What the NASA bed rest studies showed about maintaining muscle without exercise
How much protein to aim for, and how aminos may help you get there without feeling stuffed
Why losing muscle can set you up for yo-yo dieting and weight regain
Why taking aminos daily matters more than taking them a few days a week
How creatine may support strength, lean muscle, and focus after a bad night's sleep
What creatine won't do, according to Angelo, including making women bulky
Tune in to learn how to protect your muscle, your metabolism, and your longevity at every age.
Thyroid Fixer listeners get 20% off anything in the Kion store, including Kion Aminos and creatine, at https://getkion.com/thyroid
Resources:
Kion (20% off): https://getkion.com/thyroid
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