10: Fertility, Hormones, PCOS, Hashimotos + Gut Fixes with Naturopath Deb Gibson

Sep 16, 2025

In this enlightening discussion, Deb Gibson, a naturopath with nearly 20 years of expertise in women's health, takes us on a journey through the complexities of hormones, PCOS, and Hashimoto's. She highlights the critical link between gut health and hormone balance, dispels myths about PCOS diagnosis, and reveals the importance of proper testing. Listen as she shares fascinating fertility success stories, including how addressing hidden health issues can lead to natural conception. Deb's insights empower women to reclaim their hormonal health!

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INSIGHT

Insulin Is A Core Driver Of Classic PCOS

Classic PCOS is most often driven by insulin resistance which shifts the body into an androgenic state.
Check fasting insulin (not just glucose or HbA1c) because insulin can be elevated while glucose appears normal.

ADVICE

Test Fully And Reduce Gluten For Hashimoto's

If you have Hashimoto's, test thyroid antibodies and full thyroid panels before deciding treatment.
Get off gluten because gliadin can upregulate autoimmune antibodies and worsen Hashimoto's activity.

INSIGHT

DUTCH Shows How Estrogen Is Metabolised

DUTCH urine testing reveals detailed estrogen metabolites and clearance pathways.
Metabolite patterns show which pathways are healthy or risky and guide targeted supplements to shift estrogen metabolism.

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Fertility, Hormones, PCOS, Hashimotos + Gut Fixes with Naturopath Deb Gibson

Okay, this one is for the women who are done being told “your tests look fine” while your hormones are still wreaking havoc.

This week on The Wilde Way, I’m joined by the incredible Deb Gibson — naturopath, hormone detective, and women’s health expert with almost 20 years of clinical experience. She studied in Canada, worked alongside the period queen Lara Briden, and now helps women crack the code on PCOS, Hashimotos, thyroid drama, gut chaos and more.

In this episode, we get into:
✨ The real drivers of PCOS and Hashimotos (and what testing actually matters)
✨ Why a single “polycystic looking” ultrasound does not equal PCOS
✨ How your gut and liver can secretly hijack your hormones
✨ The cortisol-adrenal connection behind fatigue (and how to reset)
✨ Two wild fertility stories — including one where an energy healer literally uncaged a womb

This chat is juicy, eye-opening, and guaranteed to make you rethink what’s actually behind your hormone chaos.

🎧 Tap play and let’s get your body back on side, beauty.

🔗 Resources mentioned:
— DUTCH testing (hormone metabolites)
— Comprehensive stool & microbiome mapping
— Bloods: fasting insulin, full iron studies, active B12, red cell magnesium
— Deb’s 6-week program RISE- https://www.deborahgibson.com.au/rise
for women in perimenopause (starts 22 Sept)
— Find Deb on Instagram: @debgibson_naturopath
— Website: deborahgibson.com.au

✨ Free resources + connect with me:
🌿 My Ultimate Preconception Checklist:
👉 https://abiwilde.myflodesk.com/preconception-checklist

🤖 10 AI Tools to Support Your Hormones, Cycle & Sanity:
👉 https://abiwilde.myflodesk.com/ftgqt3aylm

💛 If this ep lit you up, hit follow on The Wilde Way, leave me a cheeky review, and send it to a girlfriend who needs this pep talk.

If you’re craving extra support, my Link in Bio is packed with goodies like my free Ultimate Preconception Checklist and 10 AI Tools to Support Your Hormones, Cycle & Sanity. You can even snag a free 30-minute call with me if you want to talk through your fertility journey and what’s next.

And if you want more, come hang out with me on the ‘Gram @abi.wilde — it’s where I share lots of free tips, tools, and fertility vibes to achieve whole-body healing.

Until next time, mama x