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Quiet the Diet
Welcome to "Quiet the Diet®", the podcast, hosted by Michelle Shapiro, Integrative/Functional Registered Dietitian from NYC. Michelle has supported over 1000 clients to reverse anxiety, approach their weight with love, and heal digestive issues. Utilizing humor, nuance, and compassion, Michelle helps clients access their own liberating self-awareness. On the podcast, Michelle shares her own journey of losing weight the wrong way (and what the consequences of that drastic 100 pound weight loss were), and how she learned to prioritize whole-body health as a result (instead of restrictive diets.) The goal of “Quiet the Diet®” is to empower listeners to make health decisions autonomously, every single time they eat. The podcast will arm the listener with the education and support needed to make health decisions based on their own terms. The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self. On "Quiet the Diet®," Michelle is not afraid to have hard conversations and tackle difficult topics if it means helping her listeners. She will bring on innovative guests from the healthcare space to shed unique light on important topics. From functional nutrition to the latest research in integrative medicine, Michelle covers it all with her signature nuance and compassion.Whether you're looking to improve your health and well-being or just want to learn more about functional medicine and body neutrality, "Quiet the Diet®" has something for everyone. Tune in and join Michelle on her journey to help people quiet the noise of fad diets and focus on nourishing their bodies and minds.
Quiet the Diet
Hypothyroidism with Gut Health Expert Abby Hueber
What if your hypothyroidism isn’t the root problem, but rather a symptom of something bigger happening in your body? In this episode of Quiet the Diet, Michelle welcomes functional nutritionist Abby Hueber to discuss common misconceptions about hypothyroidism, the link between thyroid function and weight loss resistance, and the role of holistic health practices in supporting metabolic and thyroid health.
Tune in to hear:
- The increase in hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's and the incomplete thyroid testing commonly performed by doctors. [00:00:58]
- How chronic under-eating, stress, and gut health issues can contribute to poor thyroid function, beyond the typical focus on just the thyroid. [00:02:24]
- Why people blame their thyroid for weight issues and how other systems play a crucial role. [00:03:25]
- The cycle of stress, under-eating, and its effect on cortisol, thyroid, and overall inflammation. [00:04:26]
- The impact of hypothyroidism on gut health and constipation, and how low thyroid function affects gut motility. [00:05:45]
- The importance of supporting liver health, as 70% of thyroid hormone is activated in the liver, and its impact on weight loss and energy levels. [00:06:43]
- The thyroid hormone production process and how brain, gut, and liver health affect thyroid function. [00:12:08]
- The differences between conventional and functional testing, what markers are most informative, and why. [00:14:34]
- Common patterns in thyroid labs and what they indicate about stress, nutrient deficiencies, and overall health. [00:23:19]
- Practical strategies for addressing hypothyroidism, including dietary adjustments, increasing carbohydrate intake, and supporting the nervous system with minerals. [00:34:31]
- How foundational support and addressing under-eating can help clients heal and, eventually, see changes in body composition without focusing solely on weight loss. [00:42:45]
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