The Thyroid Fixer

The Thyroid Fixer

So you want to FIX your thyroid and get your life back right? You're in the right place then! The Thyroid Fixer is just that. A show for hypothyroid disorder sufferers just like you who are fed up with symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, weight gain, and brain fog. Your host, Dr. Amie Hornaman, fitness model turned Functional Medicine doctor brings you The Thyroid Fixer podcast to take YOU from broken to fixed. After a series of misdiagnoses from the conventional medicine system along with a 20 pound weight gain, Amie has committed her life and work to helping others drag themselves out of the same hypothyroidism/Hashimoto's hell she was in. With science, truth, medicine and tough love you should NEVER give up because there are many ways to fix you and get you your life back. Get ready for information and answers that take you from broken to fixed.

Episodes

July 1, 2025 31 mins
Is your Synthroid (T4) prescription quietly sabotaging your health or maybe even worse? Is it hiking up your cancer risk? In this episode, I rip apart the social media fear-mongering and take you on a science-backed deep dive through the headline making claims about Levothyroxine, Synthroid, and all things T4. You’ll hear the truth behind those scary “T4 causes cancer” statements, what the research actually says, and why so many do...
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In this episode, I team up with Ulrich Dempfle—the brain behind the Carol bike—to shatter the “cardio queen” myth once and for all. We get into the science of why endless hours on the treadmill aren’t just pointless, they could be sabotaging your thyroid, spiking cortisol, breaking down muscle, and making your body hang on to fat for dear life. Instead, Ulrich and I reveal how short, AI-powered, resistance-based sprints (just two b...
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In this seriously personal episode, I'm flipping the script and taking you behind the scenes of my own cancer diagnosis, a twist that was never in the plan. I'm sharing every detail, from how I accidentally stumbled onto my uterine cancer (no, I wasn’t bleeding!) to the boatload of questions, second opinions, unconventional protocols, and tough-as-nails decisions that followed. I break down not only the roller coaster of emotions, ...
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In this episode, I finally get to pick the brain of the incredible Stephanie Grutz, integrative cancer specialist and my own guide through the wild world of cancer prevention and healing. We shatter the myths around high dose melatonin.... and you know what? It’s not just a sleep aid! Stephanie reveals how taking melatonin in high doses (think 150 mg—and yes, really!) can supercharge mitochondrial health, ramp up detox, and even he...
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I'm diving head-first into something totally different, and much deeper, with my guest and friend Ryan Riley. We’ve all heard the classic advice: get your hormones and thyroid balanced, clean up your diet, ditch the toxins. But what about those stubborn health plateaus that just won’t budge, no matter how “optimized” your labs look? That’s exactly why I brought Ryan and his transformative 60-Day More Health, More Life, More YOU Cha...
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In this episode, I'm joined by Amitay Eshel, CEO and founder of Young Goose, to share all the secrets behind having glowing, youthful skin... yes, even in midlife! If you’ve been bouncing between skincare lines and feeling underwhelmed by promises and airbrushed claims, this conversation delivers the real deal. Amitay and I dive deep into why midlife skin changes seemingly overnight (hello, hormones and thyroid!) and how your skin ...
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I’m pulling back the curtain on “the silent epidemic” that your doctors (and the nightly news) are avoiding like the plague: undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and downright dismissed thyroid dysfunction. With over 20 million Americans on thyroid meds (and millions more suffering in silence), I lay out exactly why being foggy, fat, and fatigued isn’t “just getting older”, it’s your body whispering (and then screaming) for help. We get into...
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I’m diving deep with James Swanwick—a true pioneer in the alcohol-free movement—to expose the real poison in your glass that’s tanking your metabolism, wrecking your thyroid, screwing up your sleep, fueling inflammation, and yes, making it almost impossible to lose weight. And spoiler alert: it’s not glyphosate, it’s ALCOHOL. We unravel the deeply ingrained cultural conditioning that makes you think alcohol is “normal” and even “he...
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In this powerhouse episode of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing something deeply personal: my recent uterine cancer diagnosis. But this isn’t just a story about me—it’s about everything I’m uncovering for YOU as I navigate the tough questions about hormone replacement, cancer risk, and bioidentical hormones. I brought in the hormone whisperer herself, Betty Murray, to break down my DUTCH test resul...
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You've got to listen to this episode, I’m breaking down everything you didn’t know you needed to know about Hashimoto’s, hypothyroidism, and those mysterious antibody labs called TPO and TGAb. If you’ve ever found yourself confused about the difference between Hashimoto’s and plain-old hypothyroidism, or if you’ve heard the words “thyroid peroxidase” and “thyroglobulin antibodies” and immediately tuned out, this one is for you. ...
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If you’ve ever wondered why your libido has gone MIA, why amazing orgasms feel elusive, or why your partner just doesn’t seem to initiate anymore—this episode is your unfiltered, no-holds-barred roadmap to sexual vitality. I sit down with intimacy expert Susan Bratton, and together we rip up the old scripts about “foreplay,” shake off outdated ideas of what sex is supposed to be, and dive deep into the real (and fixable!) reasons b...
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I'm diving deep with Regan Archibald, an absolute peptide and regenerative medicine genius to unearth mind-blowing therapies that fight aging, melt fat, heal your body, and sometimes even help you skip surgery entirely. If you're tired, feeling older than your age, or frustrated that traditional protocols aren't moving the needle, you need to hear this. We break down why most people barely scratch the surface when it comes to pepti...
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I’m diving deep into that all-too-familiar “tired but wired” feeling that leaves you dragging through the day but wide awake when your head finally hits the pillow. We’re talking about why your body can feel exhausted and amped up all at once and it’s not just a minor inconvenience. I’ll break down how chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, and a disrupted circadian rhythm (AKA your body’s internal clock) are at the root of this frustrat...
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I’m joined by the brilliant Connie Zack, co-founder of Sunlighten Saunas, and we’re taking a deep dive into the science and magic of infrared saunas, detox, and the power of sweating it out...literally! We kick things off by busting myths about detox and really get into why your body needs REAL, effective detoxification. Connie and I go high-level on how toxins impact everything from your energy and hormones (hello, thyroid functio...
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In this can’t-miss episode, I’m joined by the one and only Ben Azadi—keto authority, metabolic health detective, and author of the powerhouse book “Metabolic Freedom.” If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in “metabolic prison”—think weight that won’t budge, crushing fatigue, crazy cravings, or insulin resistance that no prescription seems to touch—Ben is here to break the chains. We’re diving deep into what it really means to be met...
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I’ve got something extra special for you—Serene and Pearl, the powerhouse sister duo behind the Trim Healthy Mama movement, are joining me to get real about navigating hormones, aging, and conquering that stubborn menopausal midsection. We're diving into their brand new book, "Trim Healthy Wisdom," and trust me, this isn't just another diet guide—it's a full-on roadmap (with humor and heart!) for thriving in perimenopause, menopaus...
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I’m diving deep into the art—and the science—of better relationships and personal transformation with none other than Joey Klein, transformation and mastery expert, author, and founder of Inner Matrix Systems. If you’ve ever found yourself bumping heads in your relationship, struggling to have those tough conversations about your health (especially when it comes with a hefty investment your partner may not understand), or feeling b...
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I’m bringing you a serious game-changer for your body, your aging process, and yes—even your confidence. I sit down with "The Fitness Doctor" Robbie Stahl, a biomechanical genius with 27 years in kinesiology, who absolutely blew my mind in Vegas (and trust me, that’s not easy to do!). Forget everything you think you know about posture, exercise, and aging—Robbie breaks it down with his green, yellow, and red zones of alignment. We’...
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I’m diving deep into the one element you’re absolutely insane not to be taking—iodine. If you’ve ever been confused by the anti-iodine noise floating around on social media, I’m setting the record straight and breaking down why every single cell in your body—from your thyroid and breasts to your brain, ovaries, and even the prostate—desperately needs iodine. We’re talking next-level benefits here: lower inflammation, a revved-up me...
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I’m kicking off my iodine series by breaking down why you absolutely cannot afford to ignore this powerhouse halogen—especially if you’re wading through the challenges of hypothyroidism, perimenopause, menopause, or just tired of feeling sluggish, foggy, and blah. Forget the tired myths and scare tactics around iodine—you’ll hear exactly why practitioners who vilify iodine have it all wrong, and why not getting enough leaves you vu...
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