The Empowered Thyroid Podcast
Have you been told your thyroid labs look "normal," but you still feel exhausted, struggle to lose weight, have brain fog, hair loss, bloating, anxiety, or just don't feel like yourself anymore?
You're not imagining it, and you're certainly not alone.
Welcome to The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, where we go beyond TSH and thyroid medication to uncover what's really driving hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.
I'm Dr. Rachel Vong, a naturopathic doctor who has spent more than a decade helping women with thyroid disease uncover the root causes behind their symptoms. Every week, I'll break down complex thyroid topics into simple, practical conversations that actually make sense, so you can better understand your body and finally feel empowered to take control of your health.
We'll cover topics like:
• Why you still feel terrible on thyroid medication
• Hashimoto's, thyroid antibodies, and the immune system connection
• The full thyroid panel your doctor probably isn't running (and what the numbers actually mean)
• How gut health, liver function, blood sugar, hormones, and stress all impact your thyroid
• Weight loss with hypothyroidism
• Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum thyroid health
• Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss, and more
Most importantly, this podcast is here to remind you that there is always a reason why you feel the way you do.
Because when you understand your body, you can advocate for yourself with confidence and that's where healing begins.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 13: Do You Really Need the AIP Diet for Hashimoto’s?
If you have Hashimoto’s, chances are you’ve come across the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet at some point.It’s often recommended as the diet for autoimmune disease, but is it actually necessary for everyone with Has...
Episode 12: Chronic Infections, POTS & Complex Hashimoto’s
What happens when you’ve done all the “right” things for your Hashimoto’s, but you still don’t feel well?You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’ve worked on your gut. You’re taking the supplements. Your thyroid is being treated. And yet, you’...
Episode 11: The 8 Triggers That Can Make Your Hashimoto’s Worse
What is actually driving your Hashimoto’s?If you have Hashimoto’s, you may have been told that there’s nothing you can really do beyond taking thyroid medication and monitoring your TSH.But Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune co...
Episode 10: 5 Things I Wish Every Woman With Hashimoto’s Knew
If I could be in the doctor’s office with every woman the moment she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, there are five things I would want her to know.Because for so many women, the conversation goes something like this: “You ha...
Episode 09: Perimenopause & Hashimoto's: Why Everything Suddenly Feels Different
If you have Hashimoto’s and feel like your body suddenly changed when you hit your late 30s or 40s, you’re not imagining it.Maybe you’re gaining weight (especially around your belly) even though you haven’t changed the way you ea...
Episode 08: How to Get Your Energy Back With Hypothyroidism
If you’re getting enough sleep but still wake up exhausted, hit a wall every afternoon, or feel like you’re constantly running on empty… this episode is for you.Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and Has...
Episode 07: Trying to Conceive With Hypothyroidism? What You Need to Know
If you’re trying to get pregnant, or have experienced fertility challenges like recurrent miscarriages, your thyroid may be a much bigger piece of the puzzle than you realize.In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m ...
Episode 06: Why Your Thyroid Medication Isn't Working: T4 to T3 Conversion
What if your thyroid medication is getting into your body… but your body isn’t actually using it the way it needs to?If you’re taking levothyroxine or Synthroid, your TSH looks “normal,” but you still struggle with fatigue, brain...
Episode 05: The Best Diet for Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's
In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down some of the most popular diets for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, including AIP, keto and intermittent fasting, and sharing why I don’t routinely recommend these approa...
Episode 04: TSH Is Not Enough: The Thyroid Blood Tests You Actually Need
If your doctor is only testing your TSH, you are not getting the full picture of your thyroid health.TSH is important, but it’s only one piece of a much bigger puzzle. And when we rely on that one number alone, we can miss import...
Episode 03: You Have Hypothyroidism… But Do You Have Hashimoto’s?
Contrary to what you might have been told, hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are NOT the same thing.And understanding the difference matters because hypothyroidism tells us what is happening with your thyroid, while Hashimo...
Episode 02: Why You Still Feel Terrible on Thyroid Medication
If you’re taking levothyroxine or Synthroid, your TSH is “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, struggle to lose weight, deal with brain fog, hair loss, constipation, or simply don’t feel like yourself… there may be a reason.In ...
Episode 01: Why I Started The Empowered Thyroid Podcast
If you've ever been told your thyroid labs look "normal" but you still feel exhausted, can't lose weight, struggle with brain fog, or feel like something is being missed... this podcast is for you.In this very first episode, I sh...