70. Thyroid Health in Midlife: Hashimoto’s, Thyroid Cancer, and Simple Neck Checks with Dr. Rashmi Roy

Your thyroid may be small, but it plays a mighty role in your midlife health. From energy and mood to metabolism, hair, skin, and even heart health; this butterfly-shaped gland has an outsized influence on how you feel day to day. Yet for many women, thyroid issues are often dismissed as just “getting older” or blamed on perimenopause and menopause.

In this episode of Women Mastering Midlife, Victoria sits down with Dr. Rashmi Roy, the highest-volume thyroid surgeon in the world and a national leader in thyroid cancer awareness. Together, they break down what every midlife woman needs to know about her thyroid and how to protect it.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What the thyroid is, where it’s located, and why it’s “small but mighty” for your overall health

• How thyroid symptoms like weight changes, fatigue, or hair loss are often mistaken for menopause or aging

• Why thyroid cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers in women, especially ages 30–50

• Why routine blood work may not reveal thyroid cancer and the importance of ultrasounds

• The simple two-minute neck check you can do at home to catch thyroid problems early https://www.thyroidcancer.com/selfcheck

• How Hashimoto’s disease impacts women, and when surgery may be life-changing

• Lifestyle, diet, and supplement strategies that support thyroid health, including gluten-free and anti-inflammatory approaches

• Why every woman should consider a baseline thyroid ultrasound by age 30
  

Dr. Roy also shares her #NeckCheck Challenge, a movement to empower women to take control of their thyroid health and spread awareness through simple, practical self-care.

If you want a tutorial of how to perform a neck check, Dr. Roy has one available on her YouTube channel

If you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms are menopause, thyroid, or something more—you won’t want to miss this essential conversation.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Follow Dr. Rashmi Roy on Instagram TikTok and YouTube  for her #NeckCheck Challenge

• Learn more about the Clayman Thyroid Center in Tampa, Florida

• Book a discovery call with Victoria: www.msvictoriabyrd.com
  

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