In this episode of the Gutsy Chick podcast, I’m joined by the powerhouse Dr. Emily Kiberd for a deep, honest convo about stress, cortisol, and the very real impact they have on women’s bodies—especially if you’re dealing with thyroid or autoimmune issues. Emily shares how she went from running a booming chiropractic clinic to creating her online program, Thyroid Strong, and why learning to work with your stress (instead of fight it) is a game-changer.
If you’ve ever felt burned out, stretched thin, or like your body’s not responding the way it used to—this one’s a must-listen.
In this Episode:
00:00 Introduction to Cortisol and Chronic Health Conditions
03:02 The Balance of Stress and Cortisol
05:54 Understanding Stress Responses
08:59 The Connection Between Cortisol and Thyroid Health
12:03 Strategies for Delegating and Asking for Help
15:04 The Impact of Thyroid Conditions on Voice and Expression
18:04 Cortisol Dysregulation and Its Effects
21:01 Supplements for Cortisol Management
23:59 Movement Practices and Nervous System Regulation
26:59 The Birth of Thyroid Strong Program
29:58 Empowering Women with Autoimmune Conditions
32:59 Parting Advice for Gutsy Chicks
Here’s how to connect with Dr. Emily Kimberd:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilykiberd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thyroid.strong/
Website: https://dremilykiberd.com
Email Dr. Emily Kiberd: hello@dremilykiberd.com
Other links mentioned:
The Secrets of Body Whispering Private Podcast: https://bodywhisperhealing.com/private-podcast
Watch Gutsy Chick Podcast on YouTube!
Check out more from Amanda:
Website: Body Whisper Healing
Instagram: @Amanda.G.Smith
Facebook: Body Whisper Healing
Pinterest: AmandaGSmithBWH
LinkedIn: Amanda (Ritchie) Smith
Take the Gutsy Chick Quiz to find out how your type A, high achieving mindset might be holding you back from healing your chronic health issue: https://gutsychickquiz.com
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