What Your Thyroid’s Trying to Tell You (But Your Labs Don’t)

We’re in another sleep regression, started solids (just meat stock and avocado so far!), and are doing our best to set up a foundation of health for our baby—from gut to hormones and everything in between.

This week, we’re diving into the thyroid—what it is, what it does (hello metabolism, mood, and temperature control!), and why it’s such a key part of your body’s foundation. We break down the thyroid-hormone pathway, explain how it’s connected to your brain (via the hypothalamus and pituitary), and use a simple heater/thermostat analogy to help make it all make sense.

Most of the time, we’re dealing with hypothyroidism, not hyper. So we talk about what symptoms to look out for, how T4 needs to convert into T3 to be active, and why just taking Synthroid (levothyroxine) doesn’t always solve the root issue. That might explain why so many people are still tired, cold, or gaining weight even with medication.

We also touch on the common culprits behind thyroid dysfunction—like chronic stress, inflammation, gut issues, and toxins—and why taking a functional medicine approach may actually help your thyroid work better on its own (or reduce how much support it needs!).

We answer a listener question on thyroid health and wrap things up with Landon’s dad joke of the day. 😊

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, or health routine.