The Thyroid Fix with Dr. Amie Hornaman

EPISODE 249

In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky welcomes back Dr. Amie Hornaman to discuss her new book, The Thyroid Fix. Together, they dive into the most common misconceptions surrounding hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, including why so many people continue to experience symptoms despite being told their thyroid labs are “normal.” Dr. Amie shares her personal motivation for writing the book and explains how she hopes to empower people to better understand their thyroid health and advocate for themselves.

Dr. Amie breaks down what a complete thyroid panel should include, why testing only TSH is often insufficient, and the important roles of free T3 and reverse T3 in thyroid hormone conversion and metabolism. The conversation also explores autoimmune triggers, hormone fluctuations during pregnancy and menopause, the connection between stress and thyroid dysfunction, and why testosterone may play a protective role against autoimmunity. They also discuss T2 supplementation, common nutrient deficiencies, iodine, ashwagandha, and the growing conversation around GLP-1 medications.

The episode closes with an encouraging discussion about hope, healing, and the importance of individualized thyroid care. Dr. Amie emphasizes that taking thyroid hormone replacement is not a failure and explains when Hashimoto’s may potentially be reversed or put into remission. If you want a clearer, more balanced understanding of Hashimoto’s, thyroid hormones, and what optimal thyroid health really looks like, you’ll get a lot out of this episode.

Episode Timeline

00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Amie Hornaman and The Thyroid Fix
02:52 – Why Dr. Amie wrote her new thyroid book
05:34 – Why Hashimoto’s is commonly misdiagnosed
07:16 – What’s included in a complete thyroid panel
10:46 – How often thyroid labs should be tested
13:02 – Why many people don’t do well on T4-only medication
16:24 – The truth about T4 to T3 conversion
20:58 – Hashimoto’s triggers and the autoimmune triad
24:20 – Thyropause, menopause, and thyroid health
26:05 – Testosterone’s role in autoimmunity and inflammation
28:32 – What is T2 and how can it support metabolism?
35:22 – Key supplements for thyroid support
36:58 – Thoughts on GLP-1 medications and thyroid health
38:18 – Can Hashimoto’s be reversed naturally?
41:16 – Final words of hope for those struggling with thyroid issues
42:19 – Where to find Dr. Amie and her new book
44:17 – Dr. Eric’s post-episode discussion and takeaways

About Dr. Amie Hornaman

Amie Hornaman is the CEO and founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, an international telehealth practice serving patients across the United States and Canada. Known as “The Thyroid Fixer,” she specializes in thyroid optimization, hormone balance, and functional medicine. Dr. Amie is also the host of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast and the author of The Thyroid Fix: A No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won’t Budge.

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