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#10 - Bad Hair Days & Thyroid Truths: Real Talk on Hair Loss, Hormones, and What Actually Works

March 31, 2025 • Carla Hernandez and Mary Vance

In this episode, Mary and Carla start off with a personal (and slightly unfortunate) story—Carla shares how she got sick right before a birthday trip to Miami, and how a traditional Chinese remedy ended up being the surprising thing that helped. That story sets the stage for a really honest and helpful conversation about hair health and hair loss—something so many women go through, but don’t always talk about.

Mary opens up about her own experience with sudden hair changes in her 30s, and how they led her to discover she had hypothyroidism and anemia. They walk through how things like stress, hormones, diet, and vitamin deficiencies can play a big role in your hair’s condition—and why getting the right blood work is key.

The episode is full of practical tips, from boosting protein and collagen in your diet to smart supplements, scalp care, and go-to products like rosemary oil, K18, and Olaplex. Carla also shares a heartfelt story about her mom’s stress-related hair loss. Whether you’re noticing hair changes or just want to support healthy growth, this conversation is packed with real-life insights you can actually use.

Episode highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:18) Getting sick on vacation and the Chinese medicine remedy
(4:29) A personal hair story
(6:02) Thyroid, anemia, and hair loss connection
(13:56) Nutrients and diet for healthy hair
(19:02) Lab work recommendations and testing advice
(23:30) Supplements to support hair growth
(24:29) Biotin: when it helps and when it doesn’t
(27:53) Natural remedies: rosemary oil, scalp massage, and more
(29:57) Products and treatments: minoxidil, Olaplex, K-18
(37:50) Hair loss after thyroid removal: what to do
(42:43) Carla’s hair care routines and go-to products
(44:41) Outro

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