Beyond the Thyroid
Healthy thyroid function is about so much more than the gland. Dana Gibbs, MD will take you into aspects of Thyroid and Hormone management that most doctors miss, so you'll be empowered with up to date science backed facts, hacks, and tips you can use to advocate for your own hormone health, even if you haven't felt well for years.
Episodes
50 episodes
Do You Really Need to Cut Gluten & Dairy in Hashimoto’s?
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 49: Do You Really Need to Cut Gluten & Dairy in Hashimoto’s?In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs kicks off a multi-part series on how food and elimination diets fit into Hashimo...
Armour Thyroid Explained: Who It Helps (and Why It’s So Controversial)
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 48: Armour Thyroid Explained: Who It Helps (and Why It’s So Controversial)In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs breaks down one of the most debated topics in thyroid care: Armour Thy...
The Ferritin Problem in Thyroid Disease
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 47: The Ferritin Problem in Thyroid DiseaseIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs explores one of the most overlooked drivers of persistent symptoms in thyroid disease: low ferritin a...
When T3 Doesn’t Work — How to Dose Thyroid Medication Correctly (Part 2)
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 46: When T3 Doesn’t Work — How to Dose Thyroid Medication Correctly (Part 2)In Part 2 of this T3 deep-dive, Dr. Dana Gibbs explains why T3 thyroid medication often fails because of dosing strategy—n...
When T3 Doesn’t Work — Why Thyroid Medication Can Make You Feel Worse (Part 1)
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 45: When T3 Doesn’t Work — Why Thyroid Medication Can Make You Feel Worse (Part 1)In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs tackles a frustrating and surprisingly common problem: why T3-...
How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Mental Health (And Why It’s Often Missed)
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 44: How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Mental Health (And Why It’s Often Missed)In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs explores the often underestimated psychological impact of hypothyro...
New Year’s Resolutions for Thyroid Patients in 2026
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 43: New Year’s Resolutions for Thyroid Patients in 2026Welcome to the first Beyond the Thyroid episode recorded in 2026, released during Thyroid Awareness Month.In this episode, Dr...
Understanding Modern Trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 42: Understanding Modern Trauma with Dr. Christy GibsonIn this powerful and compassionate episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs is joined by Dr. Christy Gibson, a family physician and trauma th...
Reversing Osteoporosis with Hormone Therapy
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 41: Reversing Osteoporosis with Hormone TherapyIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs takes a deep dive into osteoporosis — and why bone loss is often misunderstood, undertreated, and un...
Rethinking Hypothyroidism by Dr. Antonio Bianco — A Critical Book Review
Episode 40: Rethinking Hypothyroidism by Dr. Antonio Bianco — A Critical Book ReviewIn this special episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs takes a deep dive into one of the most important thyroid books published in the last...
Healing After Loss – Mental Health, Fertility & Thyroid Connection with Dr. Marie Dona
Episode 39: Healing After Loss – Mental Health, Fertility & Thyroid Connection with Dr. Marie DonaIn this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs sits down with Dr. Marie Dona, a triple board-certified reproduc...
How Thyroid & Hormones Impact Fertility with Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 38: How Thyroid & Hormones Impact Fertility with Dr. Oluyemisi FamuyiwaIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs is joined by Dr. Oluyemisi Famuyiwa, a board-certified reproductive endo...
The Hidden Thyroid Link to Infertility and Miscarriage
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 37: The Hidden Thyroid Link to Infertility and MiscarriageIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs uncovers the often-overlooked role of subtle thyroid imbalances in fertility challenges a...
3 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Manage Thyroid Problems Naturally
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 36: 3 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Manage Thyroid Problems NaturallyIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs unpacks three of the most common mistakes people make when attempting to...
Chicken or the Egg? Gut Health and Thyroid Balance with Hannah Aylward
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 35: Chicken or the Egg? Gut Health and Thyroid Balance with Hannah AylwardIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs sits down with gut health specialist Hannah Aylward to explore the...
I’m on Levothyroxine and My Labs Are Normal – Why Do I Still Feel Terrible?
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 34: I’m on Levothyroxine and My Labs Are Normal – Why Do I Still Feel Terrible?Are you on Levothyroxine but still feeling exhausted, foggy, or unwell — even though your labs are “normal”? You’re not al...
4 Surprising Symptoms of Thyroid Imbalance Your Doctor May Overlook
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 33: 4 Surprising Symptoms of Thyroid Imbalance Your Doctor May OverlookIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs explores four unexpected symptoms—hives, vertigo, frozen shoulder, and...
Weight Loss Strategies for Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Heather Awad
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 32: Weight Loss Strategies for Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Heather AwadStruggling with weight gain in midlife? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.In this episode...
My Doctor Found a Thyroid Nodule – Should I Be Worried?
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 31: My Doctor Found a Thyroid Nodule – Should I Be Worried?In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs takes you inside one of the most common (and often alarming) thyroid-related diagn...
When Autoimmune Diseases Overlap: Thyroid & Rheumatology with Dr. Celine Lee
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 30: When Autoimmune Diseases Overlap: Thyroid & Rheumatology with Dr. Celine LeeIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs welcomes Dr. Celine Lee, a board-certified rheumat...
The Thyroid Test You’re Not Getting (But Should Be)
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 29: The Thyroid Test You’re Not Getting (But Should Be)If you’ve been told your thyroid labs are “normal” but still feel tired, foggy, or unable to lose weight—this episode is for you.In Episode...
3 Hidden Causes of Hypothyroidism (Even with Normal TSH!)
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 28: 3 Hidden Causes of Hypothyroidism (Even with Normal TSH!)Have you been told your thyroid labs are “normal,” yet you still feel tired, foggy, and unwell?In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid,...
Why Functional Medicine Works: A Deep Dive with Dr. Ruth Odoi
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 27: Why Functional Medicine Works: A Deep Dive with Dr. Ruth OdoiWhat happens when conventional medicine isn’t enough—and patients still feel unheard, exhausted, or stuck in a cycle of symptom manageme...
Why Most Doctors Miss the Mark on Hashimoto’s Disease
Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 26: Why Most Doctors Miss the Mark on Hashimoto’s DiseaseWhy do so many endocrinologists overlook Hashimoto’s—even when patients are struggling with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, and more?
Strength Training & Bone Loss: What the LIFTMOR Trial Reveals
Beyond the Thyroid - Episode 25: Strength Training & Bone Loss: What the LIFTMOR Trial RevealsIn this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs dives into the science and strategy behind high-intensity resistance training—...