{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why You're Still Tired, Fat &amp; Losing Hair (It's Your Thyroid) | Dr. Amie Hornaman","description":"Are you doing \u201call the right things\u201d but still gaining weight, losing hair, feeling exhausted, foggy, anxious, or stuck in your body? Your thyroid may be the missing piece. In this powerful episode of The Girlfriend Doctor Podcast, Dr. Anna Cabeca welcomes Dr. Amie Hornaman\u2014also known as \u201cThe Thyroid Fixer,\u201d founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, host of The Thyroid Fixer podcast, and author of The Thyroid Fix: The No Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess and Fat That Won\u2019t Budge. Together, Dr. Anna and Dr. Amie unpack why thyroid dysfunction is so often missed in perimenopause and menopause\u2014and why a \u201cnormal\u201d TSH may not tell the whole story. They discuss Hashimoto\u2019s, weight-loss resistance, hair loss, fatigue, iodine, T2, reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, hormone shifts, stress, environmental toxins, and why women must advocate for a complete thyroid panel. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   Why fatigue, hair loss, depression, constipation, cold intolerance, and stubborn belly fat may point to thyroid dysfunction   The full thyroid panel Dr. Amie recommends beyond TSH   How perimenopause and menopause can trigger or worsen Hashimoto\u2019s   Why T4-only medication may not work for every woman   The role of iodine, selenium, magnesium, vitamin D, black cumin seed oil, and T2   Why thyroid optimization is a longevity strategy\u2014not just a weight-loss conversation   Dr. Amie also shares her personal journey of misdiagnosis, thyroid recovery, PCOS, and navigating endometrial cancer with courage, honesty, and functional medicine wisdom. Listen now and remember: you are your best health advocate\u2014and there is always one next right step. Key Timestamps 00:00 \u2014 Why thyroid symptoms often show up in menopause 04:20 \u2014 The top symptoms of thyroid dysfunction 08:30 \u2014 Hashimoto\u2019s, autoimmunity, and hormone shifts 16:40 \u2014 The full thyroid panel every woman should know 27:00 \u2014 Iodine, thyroid antibodies, and detox reactions 36:30 \u2014 Dr. Amie\u2019s personal thyroid misdiagnosis story 46:00 \u2014 Thyroid dysfunction and weight-loss resistance 55:00 \u2014 Optimizing thyroid hormones at every age 1:04:00 \u2014 PCOS, progesterone, and endometrial cancer 1:14:00 \u2014 T2, metabolism, and mitochondrial support Memorable Quotes \u201cFrom head to toe, the thyroid runs the show.\u201d \u2014 Dr. Amie Hornaman \u201cWomen are being dismissed when it really is a thyroid problem that can be treated.\u201d \u2014 Dr. Amie Hornaman \u201cWe don\u2019t want normal. We want optimal.\u201d \u2014 Dr. Anna Cabeca \u201cThe thyroid is a longevity optimizer, not just an aesthetics conversation.\u201d \u2014 Dr. Amie Hornaman \u201cYou are your best advocate for your health.\u201d \u2014 Dr. Anna Cabeca Connect With Dr. Amie Hornaman Book: The Thyroid Fix:  https:\/\/www.simonandschuster.com\/books\/The-Thyroid-Fix\/Dr-Amie-Hornaman\/9781668225424 Website: https:\/\/dramie.com Supplements: https:\/\/betterlifedoctor.com\/annacabeca  Use code: DRANNA for 10% off Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dramiehornaman\/  YouTube: youtube.com\/@DrAmieHornaman  Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AmieHornaman Connect With Dr. Anna Cabeca Website: https:\/\/dranna.com Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thegirlfrienddoctor\/  YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thegirlfrienddoctor  TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@drannacabeca  Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thegirlfrienddoctor \ud83d\udca7 BIG NEWS: Dr. Anna's own intimate lubricant, Velv\u00e9, is launching soon! Be the first to know: www.shopvelve.com&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Girlfriend Doctor w\/ Dr. Anna Cabeca","author_url":"https:\/\/drannacabeca.com\/pages\/show","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41286615\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/32184a\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41286615"}