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

Why you keep starting over with your Hashimoto's protocols ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 209

Do you keep starting a new Hashimoto's protocol, only to abandon it a few weeks in when something newer shows up?
If that cycle feels familiar, you are not lacking discipline. You are missing a filter. In this episode, Esther explains why do I keep starting over with Hashimoto's protocols, and it is not the reason you think. The real issue is that every new supplement or protocol lands with equal weight because there is no way to sort it against what you are already doing.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The real reason starting over feels like progress, even when it isn'tThe two bucket filter (thyroid or immune) for sorting anything new that crosses your feedFour questions to ask before you try another supplement or protocol
Hit play to get the filter that stops the cycle for good.
 
Hashimoto's Decoded: Thyroid or Immune
Finally understand what's actually happening in your body.
https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/
 
Hashimoto's Discernment Coaching
Not more information. A way to think about all of it.
https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/ 
 
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 do I have so many Hashimoto's symptoms at the same time ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 208

Why does it seem like every Hashimoto's symptom shows up at once instead of one at a time?
In this episode, Esther explains why your root causes never work alone. A single stressor, like a poor night of sleep, can affect your blood sugar, your gut, and your immune system all at the same time. That is why you have so many Hashimoto's symptoms stacking on top of each other, and it is not because nothing you are doing is working.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why a single bad night of sleep can throw off your blood sugar and your willpower the next day
How stress affects more than your mood, including your immune function and your gut lining
Why small positive changes ripple across your whole body the same way stressors do
Just as you are not a simple skeleton, you are not just a thyroid. Hit play to see how it all connects, and what to do about it without trying to fix everything at once.
 
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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.
Hashimoto's Discernment Coaching
episode 205 with the stress diagram

Why Hashimoto's self sabotage is not a willpower problem ⎸ Ep. 207 with Dr. Tabatha Barker

You did the gluten free diet. You healed your gut. You worked on your nervous system. So why do you keep quitting two weeks later?
If you have ever done everything right and still found yourself back at the donut, skipping your supplements, or abandoning your protocol without a clear reason why, this episode is for you. Dr. Tabatha, a board certified OBGYN who has lived with Hashimoto's since she was 17, says Hashimoto's self sabotage is rarely a discipline problem. It is a belief problem.
In this episode, Dr. Tabatha shares the story behind her own diagnosis, her years as a Western medicine surgeon, and the shift that changed how she sees the body, faith, and healing. You will hear why she believes the deepest root cause she ever found was not a missing supplement, but a belief about what she deserved.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Hashimoto's self sabotage often has nothing to do with willpower
Why your thyroid is not malfunctioning, but protecting you
Why fasting can backfire for a body that already feels like it is in survival mode
Hit play to hear Dr. Tabatha's full story and the belief she says is holding so many women back from lasting change.
 
Listen to Dr. Tabatha's podcast Fast to Faith where she interviews Esther
 
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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 Knowing Your Hashimoto's Root Causes Is Not Enough ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 206

You have done the research and probably already know your root causes, but what do you do next when new protocols, supplements, or advice pop up? In this episode I’ll help you build a personal filter — discernment — so you can decide what’s worth trying and what to skip.
 
We’ll walk through real-life examples (social media supplements, new diets, and flare-ups) to show how discernment helps you ask the right questions, run a checklist, and avoid all-or-nothing thinking. Think of this as your practical, everyday tool for applying what you already know.
 
If you’re just starting, hit the show notes for Hashimoto’s Decoded to learn your root causes. If you already know them, let’s build your discernment framework together so you can confidently choose what’s actually for you.
 
HASHIMOTO'S DECODED: 
https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/
HASHIMOTO'S DISCERNMENT COACHING: https://healthwithhashimotos.com/book-now/
 
 
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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.

Bad Influence Got the Problems Right but the Solutions Wrong - A Book Review

The BMJ called Bad Influence "a timely and eye-opening investigation...essential reading," but spoiler: I don’t agree. I found the reporting solid, and she made good points about how social media prioritizes stories over science, but I disagreed with nearly every solution.
As an American who values free speech and medical autonomy, I want control over my health and freedom to speak. The author’s UK, socialized-medicine perspective leads her to lean toward regulation and centralized answers — that’s just not my worldview.
I gave the book two stars: worth reading if you want to understand the problems, but don’t expect the proposed fixes to support medical autonomy nor freedom of speech.
 
Get the book Bad Influence: How the Internet Hijacked Our Health by Deborah Cohen
 
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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.

Stress Is a Hashimoto's Trigger ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 205

Stress is one of the most common Hashimoto's triggers. You already know you have stress. The question is, what do you actually do about it?
In this episode of the Root Cause Series, Esther breaks down the two sides of stress, what it looks like across all five areas of your life, and how identifying your personal stressors can make a real difference for your immune health.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why stress has two sides and why both matter when you have Hashimoto's
How to look at stress through the five areas of the whole you: body, mind, spirit, diet, and environment
What Esther did about one of her biggest personal stressors and how it showed up in her labs
Hit play and start getting clear on where stress fits into your Hashimoto's picture.
 
Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed
https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/
 
Related Episodes:
Episode 007: Stress, Your Thyroid, and Hashimoto's
Episode 008: 5 Tips for the Busy Woman to Reduce and Manage Stress
Episode 024: Your Adrenal Glands, Chronic Stress, and Hashimoto's Autoimmune Disease
Episode 034: Halt the Damage Caused by Stress
Episode 036: Using Art to De-Stress
[Episode 040: Spiritual Stress, Inflammation, and Autoimmune Diseases like Hashimoto's]
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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.

The hair mineral test that shows what blood tests miss for Hashimoto's ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 204

Did you know a small sample of hair can reveal what three months of blood tests might miss?
In episode 204, I'm sitting down with Dee Davidson, board-certified functional health practitioner and hormone health expert, to talk about the HTMA hair mineral test and why it's one of the most useful tools she uses with her clients. If you have Hashimoto's and you feel like something is still off despite normal labs, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why a blood test gives you a real-time snapshot but the HTMA shows your mineral reserves over three full months
What the hair test actually measures, including fight-or-flight status, blood sugar patterns, adrenal load, and hidden stressors
How to stop guessing at supplements and start understanding what your body actually needs
Hit play and find out what your minerals have been trying to tell you.
 
CONNECT WITH DEE DAVIDSON
Website: confidentlyloveyourself.com 
Instagram: @confidently_love_yourself
 
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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.

Vitamin D as a Root Cause of Hashimoto's ⎸ Root Cause Series Ep 203

Are you still exhausted even though you're doing everything you can for your Hashimoto's? The problem might be something you literally cannot feel.
Vitamin D is one of the most common root cause triggers for Hashimoto's, and most women have no idea their levels are low. You cannot feel it when your vitamin D is low. You cannot feel it when it is high. The only way to know is to test. And if your levels are not where they need to be, your immune system is missing one of its most important tools for calming down.
In this episode, Esther breaks down why vitamin D is a root cause trigger for Hashimoto's, how it works in your immune system, and what you actually need to know about getting your levels up, whether that is through summer sun exposure or smart supplementation.
In this episode, you will learn:
Why vitamin D acts like a brake system for your immune system and what happens when those brakes fail
What optimal vitamin D levels actually look like and why "not deficient" is not good enough
How summer sun exposure works, why it is not as simple as going outside, and what to do about it year round
Ready to map out all of your root causes? Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed walks you through the whole picture in under an hour, with a workbook to help you figure out your next step. https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/
 
RELATED EPISODES:
#9: Vitamin D and Autoimmune Disease
#62: How to pick a vitamin D supplement
 
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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.

From AIP Resistance to Total Buy-In: My Honest Review of The New Autoimmune Protocol [Bonus Book Review]

Have you ever looked at a diet protocol and immediately thought, "There is no way I can do that"?
That was me with AIP. The restrictions felt overwhelming, the food felt foreign, and honestly, I was not sure the payoff was worth the stress. So when Mickey Trescott reached out about her new book, my first instinct was hesitation.
Then I read it. And everything changed.
In this bonus episode of Health with Hashimoto's, I'm sharing my honest review of The New Autoimmune Protocol by Mickey Trescott — and why I went from resistant to completely bought in. This is The New Autoimmune Protocol review I wish someone had given me years ago.
Here's what you'll hear in this episode:
Why AIP felt impossible before and what made it finally feel doable
What the New AIP actually is — including the three phases and two flexible approaches that make it more accessible than the original
What makes this book stand out, from the practical prep guidance to the gorgeous cookbook section
Hit play and find out if this book belongs on your shelf.
 
Buy the book on Amazon or your local bookstore (affiliate link)
 
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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.

Summer Root Cause Series Introduction: Why do people get Hashimoto's? ⎸ Ep. 202

Why does Hashimoto's happen in the first place and what can you actually do about it?
If you have been diagnosed and you are wondering what caused this, you are not alone. Most women with Hashimoto's are told what they have but not why they have it. That missing piece is exactly what this episode is about.
In episode 202, Esther kicks off the Summer Root Cause Series by walking through the root causes of Hashimoto's, the three things every single person with an autoimmune condition has in common, and the eight most common triggers that can set the whole process in motion.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why genetics load the gun but lifestyle and environment pull the trigger
How leaky gut keeps your immune system working overtime and why an overworked immune system starts attacking things it shouldn't
The eight most common Hashimoto's triggers and why knowing yours is the turning point
Hit play and find out what's actually driving your Hashimoto's.
 
Hashimoto's Decoded: Root Causes Revealed:
https://healthwithhashimotos.com/hashimotos-decoded/
 
Mentioned on this episode: #83 Best Supplements for Hashimoto's
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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.