Health with Hashimoto’s - Holistic Root Cause Solutions for Autoimmune Thyroid Disease

193 // Feeling Overwhelmed by Hashimoto's? Where to Start When More Info Isn't Helping

Are you doing all the things (the supplements, the protocols, the late-night Pinterest research) and still not moving forward with Hashimoto's?
You might not have an information problem. You might have an overwhelm problem.
Hashimoto's overwhelm is one of the most unrecognized barriers to getting better. And the hardest part is that the search for answers can actually make things worse! Every new protocol adds another decision. Every new supplement adds another layer of stress. And stress is one of the biggest root cause triggers for Hashimoto's. The plan itself can become part of the problem.
In episode 193, Esther breaks down why more information is not the answer and what actually is.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why accumulating strategies is not the same as making progress with Hashimoto's
How the information environment is designed to keep you spinning — and what to do instead
Why structure reduces decision fatigue, lowers your stress load, and creates real forward momentum
Hit play and find out where to actually start.
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

192 // What Consumer Reports Got Right and Wrong About Supplements for Hashimoto's

Are you spending money on supplements every month and still wondering if any of it is actually working?
More is not always better — and not all supplements are created equal. In episode 192, Esther digs into a recent Consumer Reports guide on popular supplements, shares where she agrees, where she respectfully disagrees, and what it all means for your Hashimoto's supplement routine.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why supplement quality matters more than quantity — and what rancid fish oil and lead in protein powder have to do with it
How to think about your supplement needs like Goldilocks — not too much, not too little, and personal to you
Which nutrients deserve your attention and why selenium may be one of the most important ones you aren't thinking about
Hit play and find out if your supplement routine is actually working for you.
 
Esther's FullScript
 
Dual Synergizer (Protandim Nrf2 and Protandim Nrf1)
 
REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE
Episode 83 explaining what supplements are important
Consumer Reports magazine 
Ask the Scientists post
Vitamin D chart
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Why "Fatigue" Doesn't Capture It – Reviewing The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke

Have you ever tried to explain your fatigue to someone and watched their eyes glaze over? Because when most people hear the word "fatigue," they think tired. But you and I both know it is so much more than that.
The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness by Meghan O'Rourke is a memoir that finally puts words to what so many women with chronic illness have been feeling for years. O'Rourke spent decades searching for answers, navigating a medical system that was not built for people like her, and learning — slowly — how to move forward without a tidy resolution. Her first diagnosis was Hashimoto's, and the story she tells will feel very familiar.
In this bonus episode, I'm reviewing The Invisible Kingdom by Meghan O'Rourke.
In this episode, you'll hear:
Why O'Rourke's description of fatigue is one of the most accurate things written about chronic illness
What this book gets right about the gap in patient care — and why it matters for you
Why I appreciated that this story does not have a fairy tale ending, and what that honesty offers instead
Hit play and find out if this is your next great read.
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

191 // How Amino Acids Support Your Brain, Gut, and Hashimoto's Progress ⎸ Interview with Laurie Hammer

Have you ever done everything "right" and still felt like your body wasn't cooperating?
If you have Hashimoto's and you're already working on your gut, your diet, and your stress — but something still feels off — there may be a missing piece nobody has talked to you about yet. The connection between amino acids and Hashimoto's is more powerful than most people realize, and it could be the key to why you're still stuck.
In this episode, Esther sits down with Laurie Hammer, functional nutritional therapy practitioner and creator of the Calm Mom Method, to talk about how amino acids and Hashimoto's are connected and why calming your neurology first can change everything else.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why amino acids are foundational for women with Hashimoto's and what happens when you're deficient in them
The most common mistakes women make with protein, fasting, and sleep that keep them from making progress
How calming your brain first creates a cascade effect that supports your gut, your thyroid, and your immune system
Hit play and find out what your brain, your gut, and your thyroid have been trying to tell you.
 
CONNECT WITH NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST LAURIE HAMMER 
Book your free breakthrough call with Laurie at LaurieHammer.com
Laurie’s podcast is Take Back My Brain
Follow her on Instagram and all social channels at @TakeBackMyBrain. 
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto's podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto's thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

190 // Hashimoto's FAQ: Why You're Still Tired on Thyroid Medication + Top Root Causes Revealed

You finally got answers. You have a diagnosis. You're on medication. So why do you still feel so tired?
If you've ever walked out of a doctor's appointment feeling dismissed, confused, or just plain stuck, this episode is for you. The truth is, a "normal" lab result doesn't always mean you're okay — and thyroid medication alone may not be the whole answer.
In episode 190, Esther answers the questions her listeners ask most, pulled straight from the most downloaded episodes of Health with Hashimoto's. If you've been wondering why you're still tired on thyroid medication, this episode gives you real answers and a clearer path forward.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why your TSH can look fine while your cells are still starving for thyroid hormone
The three root causes of Hashimoto's and the eight most common triggers
What most women are told at diagnosis that simply isn't the whole truth — and what to know instead
Hit play and get the clarity you've been looking for.
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

189 // How to Identify Your Hashimoto’s Root Causes So You Know Exactly What to Do Next

Are you treating your Hashimoto's symptoms without ever asking what caused them in the first place?
Most women with Hashimoto's spend years chasing symptoms and never get to the real problem. In this episode, we are going upstream.
Using the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill as a real-world example, you will see exactly why addressing downstream symptoms without identifying upstream root causes keeps you stuck. Your symptoms are not the problem. They are the result of the problem.
In this episode you will learn:
Why upstream and root cause mean the same thing and why that matters for your health
How your root causes are never just one thing and what to look at instead
What your very first step should be after a Hashimoto's diagnosis
If you are ready to stop guessing and start identifying your Hashimoto's root causes, this episode is your starting point.
🎧 Hit play and let's go upstream.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

188 // Why Good Doctors Give Bad Advice and What Hashimoto's Patients Can Do About It

Have you ever left a doctor's appointment with a prescription but still felt like something was missed?
If you have Hashimoto's, you are not alone. In this episode, Dr. Aaron Hartman, a triple board-certified physician, breaks down why bad medical advice and Hashimoto's are more connected than most patients realize, and exactly what you can do about it.
You will learn:
Why medical error affects autoimmune patients more than you think
The four root causes behind every autoimmune disease
What kind of provider to look for when you feel stuck
Hit play to get started.
 
Episode 129 about LDN with Pharmacist Steve Anderson
 
Dr. Hartman's book "UnCURABLE - From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds"
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

187 // How to Save Money on Thyroid Medication: GoodRx vs Cost Plus Drugs vs TrumpRx

Tired of thyroid meds eating into your budget every month? You're not stuck with high prices—especially with Hashimoto's or hypothyroidism.
This episode breaks down three real options to how to save money on thyroid medication so you can stay consistent with your levothyroxine (or other thyroid needs) without the stress. The core message: A quick comparison puts you back in control as the CEO of your health.
You'll discover:
How GoodRx coupons stack up against Cost Plus Drugs' transparent generics and TrumpRx's brand discounts (with actual price examples for common doses).
Why generics often win on cost, but sticking to one manufacturer matters for feeling stable.
How to pick the best fit for your life—local pharmacy loyalty, mail-order ease, cash vs. insurance, or whatever season you're in.
No overwhelm, just practical RN advice (including my small-town pharmacy wins). Hit play and check prices on your next refill—you've got this!
 
Links:
TrumpRx - https://trumprx.gov 
GoodRx - https://www.goodrx.com 
Cost Plus Drugs - https://www.costplusdrugs.com 
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

186 // Exploring Peptides and Gut Health in Hashimoto’s: What the Research Says

Are you exhausted and foggy even when you're doing "all the right things" for your Hashimoto's?
Your gut might hold the missing piece. It houses 70–80% of your immune system, and peptides—tiny signaling proteins your gut naturally produces—help regulate digestion, nutrient absorption, barrier function, and microbial balance.
In this episode, I share why peptides for gut health are getting attention in functional wellness circles and how supporting them fits into feeling more like yourself again. As a registered nurse living with Hashimoto’s, I open up about my own journey and keep it simple—no overwhelming lists.
You’ll learn:
Easy ways to add probiotic foods daily (my go-to breakfast mix!)
When supplements like research-backed probiotics and prebiotics make sense
A targeted approach I use to support natural peptide activity (including my routine with the Healthy Edge Stack)
Press play now to listen and pick up practical, sustainable ideas for nurturing your gut health.
 
Mentioned: 
Healthy Edge Stack: https://estheryunkin.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/healthy-edge-stack 
Hashimoto's Root Cause Reset:
https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/
Health with Hashimoto's community on Skool:
https://www.skool.com/health-with-hashimotos/about
 
Find all links on my resource page: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/resources/
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

185 // Hashimoto's and Fertility: How Thyroid Antibodies Affect Conception and Miscarriage Risk [Interview with Dr. Grace Charles]

If you've been told your infertility is "unexplained," your thyroid may be part of the answer no one has looked for yet.
Hashimoto's can quietly disrupt fertility in ways that don't always show up on a standard workup. In this episode, Esther sits down with naturopathic fertility expert Dr. Grace Charles to break down the real connection between Hashimoto's, infertility, and miscarriage, and what you can actually do about it.
This is a conversation for women who are tired of not having answers.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Three ways Hashimoto's can interfere with fertility, including ovulation, egg quality, and uterine lining health
Why antibodies and autoimmune activity matter just as much as your TSH number
What a full thyroid and root cause evaluation should include before fertility treatment
Why addressing root causes can lower antibodies and improve your chances of conception
What a realistic timeline looks like when you approach this from a root cause perspective
Postpartum red flags that point back to your thyroid
If you have Hashimoto's and you are struggling to get pregnant or stay pregnant, there is a path forward. Press play to hear what that path can look like.
 
Connect with Dr. Grace Charles
Website & free discovery callFree resource: 10 Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Fertility
 
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ABOUT THE PODCAST & ESTHER:
The Health with Hashimoto’s podcast will help you explore the root causes of your autoimmune condition and discover holistic solutions to address your Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. It is hosted by Esther Yunkin, a registered nurse, holistic health educator, and Hashimoto's warrior.
 
This podcast is for informational and educational purposes. Please discuss any questions or concerns with your healthcare professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products mentioned are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.