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May 29, 2025 53 mins

What does your thyroid have to do with your bones? More than you think.

In this episode, host Debi Robinson sits down with Dr. Hilda Maldonado, a board-certified MD and regenerative medicine expert who helps women over 40 reclaim their energy, vitality, and bone health — starting with the master hormone: the thyroid.

The conversation goes beyond the basics to uncover how conventional thyroid testing often misses the mark, why fatigue, brain fog, and joint pain might be symptoms of an undiagnosed thyroid issue, and how thyroid dysfunction directly impacts bone density.

Whether you’re on thyroid medication, navigating perimenopause, or just feeling off—you need to hear this.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Why normal thyroid labs don’t mean your thyroid is functioning well

  • How T3, not T4, is the hormone your body actually uses (and what blocks it)

  • The shocking link between gut health, inflammation, and thyroid function

  • How low thyroid impacts digestion, nutrient absorption, and bone loss

  • Lifestyle factors that can reverse or support thyroid health naturally

  • The truth about medications like Synthroid, Armour, and beta-blockers

  • Symptoms of thyroid resistance no one talks about

  • How to advocate for better testing and treatment with your doctor

Key Quotes:

“You don’t need to choose between thyroid health and bone health—you can have both.” – Dr. Hilda Maldonado

“The body isn’t broken. You just haven’t been shown how to connect the dots.” – Debi Robinson


Where to Find Dr Maldonado:

https://purepassionwellness.com/


Claim a free Thryroid and Bone Health Gift from Dr Maldonado:

 https://drhildamdmethod.com/gift



Ready to go deeper?

👉 Join my Stronger Bones Lifestyle Community to start healing your body from the inside out. https://debirobinson.com/the-stronger-bones-lifestyle-community/

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