
She's In Progress Episode 4: The TRUTH About Hashimoto’s & Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Redd
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Sep 24, 2025 In a deep dive into thyroid health, Dr. Josh Redd, a functional medicine pioneer, shares insights on Hashimoto’s disease and common symptoms like fatigue and weight changes that often go overlooked. He discusses the importance of holistic approaches over merely hormone replacement, revealing crucial tests for accurate diagnosis and management. Expect practical dietary advice, the role of gut health, and groundbreaking stem cell therapies. Dr. Redd also highlights environmental triggers and effective lifestyle changes to reclaim health and vitality.
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Thyroid Problems Are Immune Problems
- Hashimoto's is an autoimmune disease, not just a failing thyroid gland.
- Treating only low thyroid with hormone ignores the immune mechanism driving the problem.
Alex's Misdiagnosis And Persistent Symptoms
- Alexandra Lourdes described years of fatigue, weight gain, miscarriage and misdiagnosis before finding help.
- Endocrinologists told her there was nothing to do beyond increasing thyroid medication.
Hashimoto's Is Systemic, Not Local
- Hashimoto's creates systemic inflammation affecting brain, gut, liver and more.
- Symptom mismanagement causes patients to feel blamed, hopeless, and bounced between doctors.



