Life With Breath Podcast Episode W. Sara Banta

In this episode, host Ed Harrold and guest expert Sara Banta delve into the critical role of thyroid health in overall well-being. Ed begins with a grounding meditation, setting a reflective tone. Sara explains how stress, diet, and lifestyle choices impact thyroid function, metabolism, and emotional health. She highlights the importance of proper testing, nutrition, and supplements, such as iodine, to support thyroid health. The discussion also covers the gut-thyroid connection, the role of cortisol, and the liver's importance in hormone conversion. Practical lifestyle changes, including sleep, breathwork, and mindful eating, are recommended to improve thyroid function and reduce stress. 🎙 Introduction and Welcome (00:00:13) Ed Harold introduces Sara Banta, highlighting her expertise and connection to thyroid health. 🎙 Importance of Thyroid Health (00:04:05) Discussion on the thyroid's role in metabolism and its impact on overall health and well-being. 🎙 Thyroid Hormones Explained (00:05:55) Overview of T4 and T3 hormones, their functions, and the importance of proper testing. 🎙 Impact of Chronic Stress (00:07:04) Chronic stress's effects on gut health and its link to thyroid issues and autoimmune responses. 🎙 Stress Eating Cycle (00:08:09) Connection between stress and unhealthy eating habits leading to blood sugar spikes. 🎙 Strategies to Manage Stress (00:09:30) Suggestions for lowering cortisol, including sleep, breath work, and walking. 🎙 Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis (00:09:30) Explanation of the HPT axis and its role in thyroid hormone conversion under stress. 🎙 Emotional Impact of Stress (00:12:08) Discussion on how stress affects emotions and thyroid health, leading to a cycle of dysfunction. 🎙 Sex Hormones and Stress (00:13:20) Effects of stress on sex hormones and the implications for both men and women. 🎙 Misdiagnosis of Depression (00:14:35) Highlighting the risk of misdiagnosis in patients with thyroid issues mistaken for depression. 🎙 Iodine's Importance (00:20:57) Discussion on iodine deficiency and its critical role in thyroid health and energy production. 🎙 Accelerated Iodine Supplement (00:23:38) Introduction of a specific iodine supplement and its benefits for cellular health and thyroid function. 🎙 Thyroid Health and Stress Management (00:24:55) Discussion on how aromatic herbs and supplements support thyroid health and manage stress. 🎙 Importance of Liver Health (00:26:22) Addressing liver health's critical role in energy, fat burning, and chronic disease prevention. 🎙 Detoxing the Liver (00:28:09) Introduction of accelerated liver care supplements for detoxification and liver regeneration. 🎙 Impact of Stress on Digestion (00:31:38) Exploration of how stress influences appetite and digestion, affecting food choices. 🎙 Finding Gratitude in Daily Life (00:41:08) Emphasizing the importance of gratitude and mindfulness in enhancing daily experiences. 🎙 Connecting with the Collective (00:46:09) Encouragement to focus on collective well-being and the interconnectedness of human experiences. 👉 Follow Sara Banta Accelerated Health Products. Enjoy 5% OFF with link https://www.acceleratedhealthproducts.com/?sca_ref=7973139.mwHA6DD7MNFi5d YouTube @AcceleratedHealthSaraBanta IG @ Acceleratedhealthproducts Group Coaching Telegram @ Accelerated Health w. Sara Banta 👀 Some More Cool Stuff 1. Breath AS Medicine+: Sessions weave together breathwork, mindfulness, nature, psychological & physiological resilience and circadian health into a transformative holistic approach to improving your health and well-being. NEXT SESSION BEGINS JULY 12TH 2. SapienCE: A membership that offers unlimited reflective learning opportunities that reward CME/CE credits. https://www.sapiencepro.co/?peachs_apc=ed-harrold 3. The Breath Source Breath App https://portal.thebreathsource.app/register?pap_id=EdHarrold

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