Ep. 129 Middle Age, Menopause, and Mindset: How These Components Affect Your Thyroid Health with Elle Russ

Published: Dec. 26, 2020, 8 a.m.

b'We are delighted to have Elle Russ joining us today! Elle is the author of the book Confident as Fu*k, and the best-selling book, The Paleo Thyroid Solution, which has helped thousands of people around the world reclaim their health. Elle is also a TV and film writer, and she hosts two podcasts, The Primal Blueprint Podcast and Kickass Life Podcast.\\xa0\\nElle\\u2019s story is a powerful one. It pushed her into being an advocate for helping people to understand what goes on with their thyroid because, in many ways, most people are not treating their thyroid problems as proactively as they could be doing.\\xa0\\nIn this episode, Elle shares her background and discusses the importance of the thyroid gland, its physiology, negative and positive feedback loops, hormones, the lifestyle piece, and the effects of fasting on your thyroid health. Be sure to tune in today to gain a deeper understanding of your thyroid gland, and become empowered to advocate for yourself.\\xa0\\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU\\u2019LL LEARN:\\n\\nElle shares her story.\\n\\nAbout the physiology of the thyroid gland.\\n\\nThe six main tests that you need to get if you suspect you might have a problem with your thyroid.\\n\\nHow the feedback loops work with your thyroid hormones.\\n\\nThe lifestyle piece is critical to maintaining a healthy thyroid.\\n\\nThe best combination of pills to take for your thyroid hormones.\\n\\nSome of the things that could impact the conversion of synthetic T4 to the active form of thyroid hormone, T3.\\n\\nThe impact of middle age, perimenopause, menopause, and fasting on your thyroid health.\\n\\nThe mindset component of hypothyroidism.\\n\\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\\nFollow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\\nCheck out Cynthia\\u2019s Website\\nConnect with Elle Russ\\nElle\\u2019s Website\\xa0\\xa0\\nConfident As Fu*k\\xa0\\nThe Paleo Thyroid Solution\\xa0\\nBooks mentioned:\\xa0\\nStop the Thyroid Madness by Janie A. Bowthorpe\\nRecovering With T3 by Paul Robinson'