🎙️ Thyroid Disease & Hashimoto’s: Back to the Basics

Thyroid disease is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — hormonal conditions, especially in women. In this episode, endocrinologist Dr. Alessia Roehnelt goes back to the basics to explain thyroid disease and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in clear, simple terms.

If you’ve been told your thyroid labs are “normal” but you still feel exhausted, gain weight easily, struggle with brain fog, hair loss, mood changes, or feel like your body isn’t functioning the way it should, this episode is for you.

In this foundational episode, we break down:

• What the thyroid actually does in the body
• The difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s
• Why symptoms can exist even with a normal TSH
• How thyroid hormones work at the cellular level
• Why autoimmune thyroid disease is more than just a thyroid issue
• When to advocate for further testing and evaluation

This episode is designed to help you understand your body, your labs, and your symptoms, so you can make informed decisions and have more productive conversations with your healthcare provider.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, suspect a thyroid issue, or have been managing Hashimoto’s for years, this episode provides the essential education most people never receive.

🔗 Helpful Links & Resources

Non-Toxic Home Essentials (Endocrine-Friendly Living):
Reduce everyday exposures that can impact hormonal and immune health:
👉 Non-Toxic Household Cleaning Products

Follow Dr. Roehnelt on Instagram for daily hormone & metabolic education:
👉 @endohealthdoc

If you’ve been feeling tired, gaining weight without explanation, struggling with hormones, or dealing with symptoms that “don’t make sense” — endocrine disruptors may be playing a bigger role than you think.

In this episode, Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, endocrinologist and holistic health expert, breaks down what endocrine disruptors really are, how they impact hormones, metabolism, thyroid, fertility, and why women 35–60 are especially vulnerable. You’ll learn the most common everyday sources (plastics, fragrances, cleaning products, pesticides, cookware, and more) and simple steps you can take today to reduce your toxic load and protect your hormones.

What we cover:

• What endocrine disruptors are and how they interfere with hormones
• How chemicals like BPA, phthalates, PFAS, parabens, and fragrance affect metabolism, weight gain, thyroid function, and insulin resistance
• Signs your body is reacting to endocrine disruptors
• How endocrine disruptors impact perimenopause, PCOS, fertility, and overall metabolic health
• The biggest everyday exposures hiding in your home
• Simple swaps that make the biggest difference

✨ Mentioned non-toxic cleaning products that Dr. Roehnelt uses at home:

• TrulyFree Laundry Detergent (non-toxic, eco-friendly) → Discount Code ENDOHEALTH
• TrulyFree Dishwasher Soap (non-toxic, eco-friendly)→ Discount Code ENDOHEALTH

➡️ Follow me on Instagram for daily hormone + metabolic health tips:

If you found this episode helpful, please rate, review, and share—it helps more women discover evidence-based hormone health without the overwhelm.

Confused by the supplement aisle? You’re not alone. With thousands of products claiming to boost energy, fix hormones, improve metabolism, or “balance” your system, it’s hard to know what’s real and what’s just great marketing.

In this episode, Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, board-certified endocrinologist and metabolic health expert, breaks down which supplements are actually supported by research, which ones are largely unnecessary, and how to choose high-quality products that are safe, effective, and worth your money.

You’ll learn:
• Why the supplement industry is so confusing — and often misleading
• Which supplements have strong evidence behind them
• How to evaluate quality using third-party testing
• When supplements actually help (and when they definitely don’t)
• The core supplements most women benefit from
• How to avoid low-quality, under-dosed, or ineffective products
• The truth about detox labels, hormone claims, and metabolism promises

Whether you’re supplement-curious, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or just want a science-based guide, this episode will help you make smarter, more informed decisions for your health.

Supplements & Regulation

FDA overview on dietary supplement regulation:
https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplements

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (fact sheets for almost every supplement):
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/list-all/

Vitamin D

NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/

Mayo Clinic overview:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-d/art-20363792

Magnesium

NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-Consumer/

Cleveland Clinic:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21480-magnesium

Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Omega3FattyAcids-Consumer/

American Heart Association:
https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/about-omega-3

Creatine

Cleveland Clinic overview:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21489-creatine

Examine.com scientific review (non-branded, research-based):
https://examine.com/supplements/creatine/

B12

NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-Consumer/

CoQ10

NIH fact sheet:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/CoenzymeQ10-Consumer/

Cleveland Clinic overview:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22665-coenzyme-q10

Third-Party Testing (How to verify quality)

USP Verified Supplements Program:
https://www.quality-supplements.org/

NSF Certified for Sport and dietary supplements:
https://www.nsfsport.com/certified-products

Informed Choice:
https://www.informed-choice.org/