Thyroid Strong

In this episode of the Summer Survival Series, Dr. Emily Kiberd dives into a hidden struggle many women with Hashimoto’s face when traveling: vacation bloat, gut issues, and digestive setbacks. If you’ve ever returned from a trip feeling puffy, gassy, constipated—or like you're recovering from more than jet lag—this episode is for you.

Dr. Emily shares why travel can wreak havoc on your gut, especially if you have autoimmune inflamm...

In this solo episode of Thyroid Strong, I kick off the Summer Survival Series by tackling something most women with Hashimoto’s aren’t warned about: how summer heat + intense workouts can wreck your energy, your sleep, and your recovery.

I share the science behind why your thyroid struggles more in the heat, especially during high-intensity training, and the surprising impact this combo has on cortisol, hydration, and recovery. Plus...

In this powerful episode of Thyroid Strong, I sit down with my inspiring client, Allison, a homeschooling mom of two who went from taking a 2-hour nap every dayery day and feeling like she was sitting on the sidelines of her life to hiking 10+ miles without crashing. Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, Allison once believed naps and low energy were just her “normal.” But after working together in the Thyroid Strong program, everything chan...

Ever feel like you know what to do, but can’t seem to stick with it? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd breaks down why so many women with Hashimoto’s struggle with consistency, not information.

From the truth about motivation to practical strategies for building momentum, Dr. Emily shares five powerful ways to stay on track with your workouts, eating habits, and healing journey—even on the tough days. Whether ...

In this episode of Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd, a chiropractor and functional medicine practitioner, discusses the overlooked but significant role of mold exposure in the healing journey of Hashimoto's disease. She shares her personal battle with severe fatigue and other symptoms despite following autoimmune protocols. Dr. Kiberd highlights how mold exposure can exacerbate symptoms by increasing histamine response and ...

In this episode, Mary shares her journey with Hashimoto's disease, thyroid management, and related health challenges. The discussion covers a variety of personal experiences, including switching endocrinologists, dealing with the side effects of medications like Synthroid and Cytomel, and struggling with weight loss. The conversation also delves into the role of diet, highlighting the significance of an AIP diet, gluten-free diet, ...

Transforming with Thyroid Strong: A Journey of Strength and Healing with Barbie Beavers

Dr. Emily Kiberd introduces Barbie Beavers, a past Thyroid Strong member who shares her transformative journey. Barbie discusses her significant results in weight loss, increased energy levels, and joint stability aimed at avoiding osteoporosis. They explore Barbie's history with Hashimoto's, various injuries, and the role weightlifting played in...

Transforming Health and Life with Thyroid Strong: A Hashimoto's Success Story

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd interviews a remarkable mother of two, Sarah, who shares her transformative journey with Hashimoto's. Initially struggling with weight loss, fatigue, and inflammation despite intense workouts, she discovered the Thyroid Strong program. Over six weeks, she experienced significant health improve...

Are you tracking your macros, lifting weights, cutting gluten—and still not losing weight with Hashimoto’s? What could be the missing piece?

In this solo episode of Thyroid Strong, Dr. Emily Kiberd dives into a rarely discussed but shockingly common root cause behind weight loss resistance in women with Hashimoto’s: parasites. Yes, even if you haven’t left the country, parasites could be hijacking your gut health, tanking your energ...

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd sheds light on the often-overlooked connection between H. Pylori infections and thyroid issues, particularly in women with Hashimoto's. 

Despite a clean diet, proper supplementation, and regular workouts, many still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, and stubborn weight. Could a stealth infection in your gut be to blame? 

Dr. Kiberd explains what H. Pylori i...

Ever wonder if there's a way to build strength without exhausting your joints or lifting heavy weights week after week? In this powerful episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd is joined by BFR expert, educator, and physical therapist Nicholas Rolnick to dive into the science and strategy behind Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training, a game-changer for women navigating autoimmunity, menopause, fatigue, and injury recovery.

Together, they unpack h...

Struggling to build muscle even though you're lifting weights and eating protein? You’re not alone. In this solo episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd breaks down the hidden ways Hashimoto’s thyroiditis sabotages your strength, energy, and recovery even when you’re doing everything right.

You’ll learn how low thyroid hormones, chronic inflammation, and poor mitochondrial function all play a role in breaking down muscle tissue—and why traditiona...

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong podcast, Dr. Emily welcomes Dr. Kasey Holland, a leading expert in Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and integrative approaches to chronic illness. Together, they unpack the role EBV plays in women with Hashimoto’s, why reactivation is so common, and how it’s often an overlooked contributor to persistent fatigue and inflammation.

The conversation explores how EBV is tested, why foundational habits like h...

In this episode of Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Patrick Hanaway MD discusses the crucial role of gut health in managing Hashimoto's disease. Emphasizing a food-first approach, Dr. Hanaway explains how what you eat  and prebiotics, rather than probiotics, can help balance the gut microbiome and improve your overall health. He highlights the connection between gut permeability, inflammation, and autoimmune diseases, and delves in...

In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd explains why testing just TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is insufficient for understanding thyroid health. She shares her personal experience with Hashimoto's diagnosis and highlights the limitations of conventional TSH tests.

Dr. Kiberd outlines the importance of testing additional markers including Free T3, Free T4, TPO antibodies, TGAB, and reverse T3 to get a comprehensive view.

She also dis...

Dr. Emily Kiberd discusses the innovative concept of palm cooling and its transformative effects on Hashimoto's, perimenopause, and menopause workouts with Ariel and Evie from Apex Cool Labs. This episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast delves into the science behind palm cooling, how it can help women push harder, recover faster, break through workout plateaus, and avoid exercise-induced fatigue. Ariel and Evy explain their backgrou...

Why You Still Have Belly Bloat (Even After Going Gluten-Free)

In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd delves into why you might still experience persistent belly bloat despite a gluten-free diet and taking your thyroid medications. Many ladies with Hashimoto's find that food sensitivities are only a small part of the puzzle.

Dr. Kiberd explores hidden culprits such as gut infections, like H. pylori and SIBO, which are often overlooked and...

If you’ve been struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, you’re not alone. Traditional weight loss advice—cutting calories and doing more cardio—doesn’t work when you have an underactive thyroid. In this episode of Thyroid Strong, I’m sharing the 5 things I’d focus on in 2025 to lose weight without burnout, extreme fatigue, or metabolic slowdowns. These are the strategies that actually move the needle when it comes to fat loss, m...

Client Success Story: Overcoming Fatigue and Brain Fog with Foundational Health

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd shares the remarkable six-month journey of her client, Alison, who suffered from chronic fatigue, brain fog, and weight issues due to Hashimoto's disease.

Dr. Kiberd outlines the holistic approach she used to help Alison regain her energy and vitality. Key strategies include focusing on foun...