72. Women’s Health, Thyroid, Hormones & Metabolism with Dietitian, Lacey Dunn

72. Women’s Health, Thyroid, Hormones & Metabolism with Dietitian, Lacey Dunn

Author: Leanne Ward November 5, 2020 Duration: 32:36
Today I chat with women’s health, thyroid & metabolism expert, Lacey Dunn.  Lacey is a dietitian with a masters degree in Nutrition and a bachelors degree in dietetics. She is also a certified personal trainer and a functional medicine nutrition specialist in training.   Lacey helps clients through an evidenced based yet functional medicine lens that focuses on her clients lifestyle, history, and specific health needs. She works with them to help her clients reclaim their health and happiness, and feel like their best self.   On today’s podcast, Lacey and I chat all things women's' health, thyroid, hormones & metabolism. We start by chatting about how Lacey got into body building and what made her want to specialise in women’s health issues. We then talk about some signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances and common trends she sees regarding thyroid imbalances and hormone health. Lacey tells us the best ways to test for thyroid and hormonal problems and how the contraception pills can affect testing. She gives us the run down on cortisol and how it affects overall health and wellbeing and how can we test for it. We also discuss how nutrition affects cortisol. Next Lacey chats to our listeners about thyroid health and the impacts of nutrition on our thyroid. We quickly discuss supplements for thyroid health and finally, how we can boost and support our metabolic health If you would like to learn more about the topics discussed in this podcast, follow Lacey on her Instagram, @faithandfit or take a look at her website or podcast UpliftFit Nutrition Podcast.   Please subscribe and leave me a review  If you enjoyed this podcast, please tag me and share it in your Instagram stories and leave me a positive rating or review in the purple Apple Podcast app (in the rating & reviews section underneath the episode lists). This really helps my podcast get prioritised by Apple and helps me disseminate evidence based information to the people that need it the most! Don't forget to subscribe to my podcast so you never miss an episode!  

Tune into Leanne Ward Nutrition for a clear, practical conversation about food and well-being that cuts through the noise. Hosted by Leanne Ward, a dietitian and health coach with a decade of experience, this podcast delivers grounded advice you can actually use. Each episode feels like a direct consultation, drawing from Leanne's extensive work in gut health, managing emotional eating, and achieving sustainable fat loss without restrictive diets. The guidance here is rooted in evidence, not trends, reflecting the expertise that has connected with hundreds of thousands online. You'll also hear from a range of specialist guests, offering deeper dives into specific topics to round out your understanding. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a healthier relationship with your body through nutrition. Listening to this podcast provides a reliable source for sorting through conflicting information, answering the questions that come up in everyday life about what to eat and why. Leanne’s approach is both knowledgeable and relatable, making complex science accessible. Whether you're looking to improve your digestion, find balance with food, or simply feel better, these discussions offer a supportive path forward.
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