53: Your Labs Are “Normal” But You’re Not – The Thyropause Truth with Dr. Amie Hornaman

I can’t wait for you to hear the conversation with this week’s guest, Dr. Amie Hornaman, a functional medicine practitioner, clinical nutritionist, and the founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization. Dr. Amie is a leading expert in thyroid dysfunction and has coined the term “thyropause.” She has spent years uncovering what most conventional doctors are simply never taught: that your thyroid and sex hormones are intimately connected, and declining hormones during midlife may be the root cause behind some of the most common chronic health complaints I see every day.

This episode really hits home for me. We both have our own stories of struggling with thyroid issues and being dismissed by the conventional medical system. Dr. Amie went from being a competitive bodybuilder to suddenly gaining weight despite strict dieting and exercise, only to be told by six different doctors that she was “normal.” I have watched firsthand how proper thyroid and hormone optimization can shift weight, energy, and overall health in ways that standard care often misses. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause who has been told your labs are normal but you still feel exhausted, or if you are struggling with unexplained weight gain and suspect your thyroid is to blame, I made this episode for you.

Dr. Amie also shares her own powerful story of overcoming severe hypothyroidism and a cancer diagnosis. She traced much of her health decline back to the stress of extreme dieting and the hormonal fluctuations of midlife. That journey transformed how she practices medicine and led her to develop a comprehensive approach to hormone optimization, including the use of T2, the “forgotten” thyroid hormone.

What You'll Learn

Why Your Thyroid Symptoms May Be Linked to “Thyropause”
The Root Causes Behind the Modern Thyroid Crisis
Why Women Are Being Missed by Standard Hormone Testing
The Forgotten Thyroid Hormone: T2
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Hormones and Cancer

About Dr. Amie Hornaman

Dr. Amie Hornaman is a functional medicine practitioner, clinical nutritionist, and the founder of the Institute for Thyroid and Hormone Optimization. She is the creator of the term “thyropause” and the host of The Thyroid Fixer podcast. After her own battle with severe hypothyroidism and a cancer diagnosis, she dedicated her career to helping women reclaim their health through comprehensive hormone optimization and the use of T2 therapy.

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Timestamps

00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Thyropause

03:05 Dr. Amie’s Personal Journey and Misdiagnosis

07:05 Finding the Right Diagnosis and Treatment

12:44 Transitioning to Functional Medicine

15:01 The Impact of Extreme Dieting and Stress

17:28 Why Autoimmunity is Appearing Younger

20:46 Why Women Are Dismissed by Doctors

24:38 Addressing Declining Hormones in Midlife

28:31 Dr. Amie’s Cancer Diagnosis and Hormone Use

35:24 Estrogen Metabolites and Cancer Risk

38:30 The Forgotten Thyroid Hormone: T2

46:52 Metabolic Impact of T2

49:05 FDA Crackdown on Glandulars

51:14 Three Ways to Take Back Your Health

56:15 Where to Find Dr. Amie Hornaman