Let's Talk Thyroid

Second only to gluten as a dietary trigger for auto-immune thyroid issues, is dairy. That's why doctors and health practitioners looking at a diet to support their thyroid patients will often recommend giving up both gluten & dairy.Symptoms of dairy intolerance include reflux, bloating, diarrhoea, respiratory symptoms (eg cough, sinusitis, asthma) and skin reactions (eg psoriasis, eczema).In this episode we cover dairy intolerance - the issue of caseinlactose intolerancetypes of dairy to avoiddairy as possible cross-reaction to the thyroid glanddairy as a trigger for thyroid diseasehow & why to eliminate dairyhow to know if you have a dairy intolerancepractical alternatives for milk, cheese, butter etc.Recipe ideas and links are found in the shownotes on annabelbateman.com/podcast---------------------Let's talk further...Subscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:30 Day Wellness Challenge -  kickstart your thyroid wellness lifestyle.My Year By DesignIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youAnnabel xHave you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

I'm loving talking to people in the Let's Talk Thyroid Community because here are real people who are doing the hard work to support their health and have lots of great ideas to share with others.Jeni was diagnosed with Graves Disease only in January. She was overheating, losing a lot of weight, running to the toilet and her heart rate was through the roof!Jeni believes that years of anxiety, stress and overworking caused her body to go into overdrive. We talk a fair bit in this episode about being a 'busy woman' and how that often seems to be a trigger for a range of thyroid issues.Whilst Jeni is still fairly new to having thyroid disease, she has dived right into seeking out information, other's experiences and learning how she can manage her health in the long term. She is keen to share her experiences as they are unfolding in the hope that it will help others.Graves disease is an overactive auto-immune thyroid condition, whereas Hashimoto's (what I have) is more common, there are many in our Let's Talk Thyroid Community with Graves too (or fluctuate between the 2), so I'm so grateful Jeni has shared her story with us.Thank you Jeni!If you want to check out Jeni's businesses:redrooaustralia.com.auwork2weekend.com.auI'm enjoying Jeni's Instagram @work2_weekendHave you got a thyroid story you'd like to share? Email me hello@annabelbateman.com and let's chat.--------------------------Let's talk further...Subscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:Kickstart your Thyroid Wellness Challenge My Year By DesignBlood TestsIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youAnnabel xHave you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

Did you miss PART 1?  Head back to episode 10 where we covered the why, where and what of going gluten free. Now let's get practical and talk about HOW to implement a gluten free diet.In preparing for this episode, I was reminded just how good my cookbook actually is, because really, it's more than a cookbook. I have lots of information in it about how I went gluten free, ideas for sticking with it when you travel or are out and about. There are meal ideas and approaches to meals, not just recipes. In fact I have been surprised by the number of people who have told me they sat down ad 'read' it cover to cover!Not got your copy yet?What Annabel Cooks: Real Food Recipes that will make you Flourish.Many recipes available for free on whatannabelcooks.comTips for implementing a gluten free diet?Make a decision - honestly, it's my biggest tip. Just decide if you are and how you are going to do it. Takes all the little decisions out of it then. Be prepared - stock the house with ingredients you can eat, remove those you can't. Be inspired - try new recipes, buy a new book or 2.Have fun - seriously, it's a gift not a punishment.Tell others and get support.How to approach a meal?🥣 Rethink breakfast - left overs are great, an egg and veggie fry-up, smoothie, breakfast soup 🥩 Decide on a protein, which fat will you cook it in (i use macadamia oil, coconut oils, olive oil, butter) and then add a mix of colourful veggies - try cutting them in different shapes for variety!Are you a turkey or a frog?Depending on your personality, you might like to take either a cold turkey or a frog in a pot approach. You decide what works best for you. Personally I’m a turkey! In the podcast I go over some tips for each approach and who it might be best for.---------------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 min Thyroid Strategy SessionSubscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:Kickstart your Thyroid Wellness Challenge Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

Sharon Wilford has been one of my personal naturopaths and a very good friend of mine for over 15 years.Sharon has lots of tools in her naturopathic toolkit. Aside from herbs, supplements, and diet, Sharon uses a variety of tests, Applied Kinesiology (muscle testing), Neurolink and Neuro Emotional Technique (NET) with her patients.We cover:Some of the things to look for in a physical examination, common symptoms and clinical indicators of a thyroid condition.Common nutritional deficiencies.Why is gut health so important?Neural pathways - are they connecting and flowing properly? What could be blocking them? Neurolink as a technique to help the neural pathways to work more optimally.Being 'ready' to make changes.The stress response and the critical role it plays in thyroid patients.The personality connection!NET and the researched connection to stress, trauma. & cortisol. Where your body is storing stress/trauma and using the NET technique to release it.Toxicity as a thyroid trigger.--------------------------To connect with Sharon, head to Sharon Wilford Naturopathy. Her clinic is both in New Farm, Brisbane and online.ABOUT SHARON Sharon Wilford is a Naturopath Nutritionist, Neurolink Practitioner and NET practitioner.  Prior to her career as a Naturopath, Sharon worked atthe Princess Alexandra Hospital in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation  Unit working with in-patients within the Occupational Therapy Department. After experiencing her own health issues of chronic fatigue she sought the advice of a Naturopath which led her to move to Northern NSW to study a Bachelor of Naturopathy at Southern Cross University.  After graduating in 2005  Sharon worked within an integrative Medical practice before starting her own practice in New Farm in 2008.She has trained in Therapies such as  Neurological Integration where she is at the masters level, Neuro Emotional Technique, Craniosacral Therapy and Applied Kinesiology.Sharon works with patients of all ages and all health conditions utilizing all her training to bring a personalised medical approach to the help the patients she works with. --------------------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 min Thyroid Strategy Session.Subscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

I'm loving talking to people in the Let's Talk Thyroid Community because here are real people who are doing the hard work to support their health and have lots of great ideas to share with others.Sharon was diagnosed with Hashimoto's about 20 years ago after feeling extremely fatigued and hair falling out, having to change jobs due to the fatigue.An overachiever by nature, as seems to be for many with Hashimoto's, we talk about how that personality trait can impact on our health and how Sharon has learnt to manage it through changing jobs, awareness of stressful triggers and being proactive in using some specific essential oils to help stay calmer and grounded during the day.We cover Sharon's daily habits, her thyroid triggers, diet, supplements, essential oils and other lifestyle factors that have worked well for her. Finding a great holistic doctor has been significant and we talk about her  'secret weapon', as her partner, Leonie is a naturopath! Imagine having a naturopath on tap. Yes, Sharon, we are all a bit jealous ;-)Sharon shares her story with quiet wisdom and kindness that comes from walking her talk. It's the little tweaks along the way that show an accumulative benefit.Thank you Sharon for sharing your story, I know it will help many of our listeners.--------------------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 min Thyroid Strategy SessionSubscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:Kickstart your Thyroid Wellness Challenge -My Year By DesignIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youAnnabel xHave you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

Have you thought about going gluten free but thought it was all too hard?That was me for sure. For about 10 years before I took the plunge! 🤷‍♀️ What would I eat?  Would it really make that much difference? Is is just a fad? But I love to eat... But I love to cook... I get that it can seem impossible.It's not.It just takes knowing WHY you want to go gluten free, WHERE it is found so you know how to avoid it and WHAT you can eat. That's what this episode is all about.Next comes the HOW do you actually do it? That's going to be part 2 in a separate podcast.Whilst I've gone GF as part of my thyroid health, there are many other health reasons to consider giving it a go even if thyroid isn't your thing! Gluten/leaky gut has been connected to other auto immune diseases, perhaps you want to get rid of some bloating, think more clearly or have more energy. All reasons to give it a go and see if it makes a difference! I explore lots of practical information and strategies around this whole topic on going gluten free in this week's podcast episode and have put lots of links to products and information in the shownotes if you want a cheat-sheet of sorts.----------------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 mn Thyroid Strategy SessionSubscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookContribute to the costs via PayPal - every $5 helps!Online Courses:Kickstart your Thyroid Wellness Challenge My Year By DesignIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youAnnabel x Have you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

There is power in a story. The more those of us with thyroid diseases talk about our experiences, the more we will help each other. That's why sharing stories from our Let's Talk Thyroid Community is important to me.I’d love you to listen as Robyn shares her thyroid story. Robyn was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s 3 years ago, although was on medication for a high TSH for a few years before that, and has lots of practical wisdom to share around how she has learnt to solve the ‘puzzle’ that is living with Hashimoto’s!Having a family history of thyroid disease, Robyn was alert to thyroid symptoms and so was blessed to have her Hashimoto’s diagnosed fairly quickly, despite her doctor initially diagnosing her with depression (a pretty common story). Robyn knew she wasn’t depressed and so kept digging, found a new doctor who has been treating her thyroid and her symptoms. We chat about things like brain fog, reducing chemical load, thyroid triggers, setting boundaries and self care.Thank you Robyn for sharing your story, I know it will help many of our listeners.----------------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 min Thyroid Strategy SessionSubscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:Kickstart your Thyroid Wellness ChallengeMy Year By DesignIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youHave you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

Dealing with chronic health issues can be quite lonely at times but I believe it’s important to find people, professional and personal that can help support you throughout your health journey.In this episode, we cover the 4 key people (or categories of people) that it’s helpful to have in your cornerMedical.Allied Health professionals.Experts.Personal.This way you can build your own thyroid health support team.You might also like to consider that you could be part of someone else’s thyroid support team too as you learn, experiment and talk about your own experiences.------------------------Let's talk further...Subscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:30 Day Wellness ChallengeMy Year By DesignIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youAnnabel x  My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

Finding a doctor to help you manage your thyroid health can be more difficult than it should be. I'm blessed to have had Dr Elen ApThomas helping me for about 15 years manage my thyroid health. I'm honoured she agreed to talk with me on the podcast.We cover topics like:How to find a doctor that understands thyroid health - what to look for and where to look.What you can do to get the thyroid tests you need and why doctors might not easily be able to refer you for them.1 simple food you can juice to improved your digestive health.Different kinds of thyroid medications.Why gluten & dairy aren't recommended for auto-immune thyroid disease.What can help with weight loss.Fasting - who should/shouldn't fast and where to start if you want to give it a go.What can trigger an auto-immune response? What is your immune system trying to protect yourself from?Dr ApThomas' top simple recommendation for managing stress.------------------Dr Elen ApThomas is an integrative holistic doctor trained in both conventional and integrative medicine. She holds Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery from Adelaide, a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and is a Member of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. She has been practising for over 26 years and is the founding doctor of a large multidisciplinary medical practice The Medical Sanctuary in Benowa on the Gold Coast Australia with Medical Doctors, Naturopaths, Osteopath, Acupuncturist, Colonic Hydrotherapist and Massage therapy. She is a wife and mother to 3 girls aged 10,12 and 15 years. Her philosophy of medicine is to heal the body by addressing the true cause of disease.Connect with Dr Elen ApThomas via The Medical Sanctuary-------------------Links referred to in this episodeAustralian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine - find a practitioner.For information on an alkaline diet: Live Energized.The Longevity Diet - Dr Valta Longo - fasting----------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 min Thyroid Strategy SessionSubscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️Here is how you can support me & the Let's Talk Thyroid Podcast:Essential oilsHave you got your copy of my book, Let's Talk Thyroid: Positive & Practical Thyroid Help yet?If not, you can grab a yours from Amazon or from letstalkthyroid.com My KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.

When I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto's at 23, I don’t remember thinking about WHY I had Hashimoto’s. I don’t remember asking what caused it. Perhaps I was just too tired, too young and information wasn’t as available as it is now. I don’t know, but I have spent time since trying to figure it out!It really is important to take the time to go back and work out what the causes and triggers are for you. Otherwise medication, diet and lifestyle changes are like cover ups and not dealing with the real issues. This is why a long term holistic approach to managing your health is really the best approach. In this episode  I talk about the factors that create the perfect storm for autoimmune thyroid disease and some practical things we can do to address them.Important links for this episodeThe Root Cause by Dr Izabella WentzDr Datis Kharrazian 30 Day Paleo Wellness ChallengeEssential Oils - detox your home----------------Let's talk further...Book your 60 min Thyroid Strategy SessionSubscribe to the podcast, share & review. Thank you!Go to annabelbateman.com for shownotes, download my thyroid freebie, book a strategy session...Join the Let's Talk Thyroid Community on Facebook.-------------------------This episode is proudly supported by ⭐️ ME ⭐️ (whilst it grows 😝)Here is how you can support me:Essential oilsWhat Annabel Cooks Paleo CookbookOnline Courses:Kickstart your Thyroid  Wellness ChallengeMy Year By DesignIf you are having trouble getting the blood tests you'd like from your doctor, please try to find another health practitioner. If you'd like to order blood tests privately, please consider using my affiliate link through i-screen.Thank youAnnabelMy KISS Thyroid Coaching Program is now available as a 1 on 1 program to work with my directly.For more information: letstalkthyroid.com/kissSupport the show⭐️ NEW Become a monthly supporter from $3/monthIf you get value from the Let's Talk Thyroid podcast, I'd love to invite you to become a monthly supporter from US$3/month. This will help me enormously to cover the costs of producing the podcast and making the content available freely.