I love the holidays and I really love giving gifts that can help you become a more empowered and healthier version of yourself. That is why this year I’ve created a healthy holiday gift guide for the women in your life! And who knows, maybe you’ll even find a little something to gift yourself too!
If you’ve felt like your body’s trying to tell you something—but no one’s really listening—this episode is for you.
Over the years, I’ve heard from countless women struggling with weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, and that deep, unshakable feeling that something just isn’t right.
More often than not, those symptoms lead us to one powerful place: the thyroid.
That’s why today, I’m thrilled to sit down with the incredible Dr. Amie Hornaman—aka The Thyroid-Fixer—a true expert in functional medicine and hormone optimization.
Together, we’re diving into the real stories behind misdiagnosis, thyroid issues in midlife, hormone resistance, and why “your labs are fine” should not be the end of your story.
Tune in here and get ready to feel seen, supported, and inspired to take back your health!
Dr. Amie Hornaman
Dr. Amie Hornaman is an author, international speaker, and host of the top-rated medical podcast The Thyroid Fixer. She founded the Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute, delivering personalized thyroid and hormone health care across the U.S. and Canada. She’s the creator of the Fixxr supplement line, which helps target issues like weight loss, fatigue, low libido, and hormone imbalances. Inspired by her own journey with thyroid and hormone challenges, her mission is to help others navigate these issues with empathy and expert care.
IN THIS EPISODE
What can happen to your thyroid in pregnancy and postpartum
Navigating thyroid issues in perimenopause and menopause
The importance of lab testing for your thyroid function
Breaking down the labs you should be asking your doctor for
How your thyroid is related to your metabolism
Listening to how your body feels, not just lab marker results
Thyroid hormone replacement therapy options
Supplement recommendations in perimenopause and beyond
QUOTES
“The biggest cause of miscarriage and infertility is low thyroid function. So right there, if you’ve been experiencing miscarriage, if you’ve been struggling getting pregnant, take the time. Take a pause and get your thyroid optimized first.”
“I wanna get the full picture because I know that I’m having these symptoms and in this time of my life, the odds of me having thyroid issues is greater than it ever has been.”
“You want to be working with somebody who really understands how your thyroid works, understands how to titrate you based not only on your numbers, but also on how you feel, and also gets to the root freaking cause of your Hashi’s.”
The research is so clear… if you want to speed up your biological age, don’t use hormones.
You can be so healthy and dialed in with your habits, but even that won’t stop your hormones from inevitably plummeting in midlife.
That’s why Dr. Amy Killen joins the show to dive into the realities of women’s health in midlife and how hormone replacement can be a game-changer. This conversation sheds light on what’s really happening inside your body in midlife—and what you can do about it!
Dr. Amy breaks down how hormone replacement therapy (HRT), targeted supplements, and strategic lab testing can be huge for your energy, cognition, and longevity.
We’ll also cover the lifestyle changes that truly move the needle in midlife, and how to stay proactive instead of stuck in “default mode.”
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still struggling, this episode will make you feel seen and offer real solutions.
It’s time to feel inspired, empowered, informed, and ready to take ownership of your midlife health journey!
Amy Killen, M.D.
Dr. Amy Killen is a leading physician in regenerative and hormone optimization medicine, specializing in women’s health. As an emergency physician turned longevity specialist, she combines treatments like stem cell therapy, hormone optimization, and peptides with practical lifestyle wisdom. She’s the Chief Medical Officer of Humanaut Health and founder of the Human Optimization Project.
IN THIS EPISODE
Why estrogen MATTERS
Prioritizing movement for longevity
Day-to-day non-negotiables that move the needle
Supplements for energy and mitochondrial health
The link between HRT and longevity in women
Addressing common myths around perimenopause and HRT
The importance of functional lab tests and screenings
QUOTES
“You could be so dialed in with your lifestyle, with your mindset, with your supplements, your everything, and you’ll still have declining estrogen and progesterone.”
“Start working on the hormones. It can help with the drive to do the lifestyle things. And I’ve seen that a lot.”
“We can increase human lifespan in women with these hormones and they’re very inexpensive, yet less than 5% of women have access [to them].”
RESOURCES MENTIONED
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