{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Thyroid-Brain Connection | EP 202","description":"When your thyroid\u2019s off, your brain can feel like it\u2019s in a fog you just can\u2019t shake. From forgetfulness and fatigue to anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, those little hormones can cause big problems\u2014especially when something deeper, like Hashimoto\u2019s, is at play. I sat down with Dr. Heather Stone, a powerhouse in the world of thyroid health, who\u2019s helped thousands of women finally get answers. We talked all about how thyroid issues show up in the brain\u2014and why they\u2019re so often misunderstood or overlooked. Dr. Heather shared what she\u2019s learned after 20+ years of digging deep with her patients, many of whom were told \u201ceverything looks normal\u201d when they clearly didn\u2019t feel that way. She explains how symptoms like brain fog or even tremors can sometimes mimic things like Parkinson\u2019s, and why so many women with low thyroid actually have an autoimmune condition. We also got into the gluten connection (yes, it matters!) and the simple daily habits she swears by to help get your brain and body back on track. The best part? It\u2019s all doable and starts with understanding what your body\u2019s really trying to tell you. Dr. Heather\u2019s warm, straight-talking approach makes complex science easy to understand and even easier to act on. If you\u2019ve been brushed off, told your labs are \u201cnormal,\u201d or feel like you\u2019re constantly running on empty, this conversation is for you. Tune in to learn how small shifts can lead to real, lasting change. If you're finding this conversation insightful, make sure to hit that YouTube subscribe button. It's a simple way to stay connected and get more strategies for optimizing brain function and longevity. Plus, it helps us bring you even more cutting-edge content. Thank you for being here. Now, let's get back to exploring the future of brain health.   Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction. [00:03:27] Thyroid-brain connection. [00:05:18] Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism connection. [00:11:00] Root causes of thyroid issues. [00:14:10] Gluten sensitivity and thyroid health. [00:17:08] Going gluten-free for health. [00:19:05] Health practices to avoid low thyroid or Hashimoto\u2019s. [00:21:49] Thought patterns and future visualization. [00:25:02] Subconscious mind programming. [00:27:59] Epigenetics and gene expression.   Memorable Quotes: "The anticipation of stress actually causes the same hormones to be released in the body, even if that stress never happens." [00:13:28] \u2013 Dr. Heather Stone "This is probably 80% of what really moves the needle. And we're all focused on the 20%." [00:21:52] \u2013 Dr. Heather Stone   Connect with Dr. Heather Stone: Website: https:\/\/reversemycondition.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drheatherstone\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reversemycondition\/   Connect with Dr. Greg Eckel: Website: https:\/\/energy4lifecenters.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/e4lcenters\/ & https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drgreckel\/ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Energy4LifeCenters   Produced by Evolved Podcasting: https:\/\/www.evolvedpodcasting.com ","author_name":"Brain Regen Lab Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/energy4lifecenters.com\/podcast\/","html":"