634. Why 'Pushing Through' Is Wrecking Your Hormones with Kerstin Lindquist

634. Why 'Pushing Through' Is Wrecking Your Hormones with Kerstin Lindquist

Author: Dr. Amie Hornaman May 29, 2026 Duration: 1:07:08
I sit down with wellness coach and former QVC host Kerstin Lindquist to unpack the hidden ways stress is silently destroying women’s health. From dementia and hormone imbalance to gut issues, weight gain, burnout, and sleep disruption, we connect the dots between the nervous system, the brain, and the body in a way every woman needs to hear. Kerstin shares the heartbreaking story of losing her mother to stress induced dementia and how that experience completely transformed the way she approaches health, rest, and healing. We dive into the dangerous “hurry culture” women are trapped in, why rest feels so uncomfortable for so many of us, and how fear and overcontrol may actually be blocking healing in the body. We also talk about the biohacking obsession happening in midlife women right now and why more is not always better when it comes to fasting, cold plunges, supplements, and stress on the body. What you’ll learn: Why stress may be affecting your brain more than you realize The hidden “healthy habits” that can actually backfire in perimenopause What your constant rushing and over scheduling might really be doing to your nervous system The surprising connection between fear, control, and chronic symptoms Why some women still feel stuck even when “everything looks good on paper” The small daily habit that could dramatically change your sleep and hormones How your body responds differently to stress in your 40s and 50s This is one of those conversations I truly believe every woman needs to hear and share. Connect with Kerstin: https://www.kerstin-lindquist.com/  Grab your Thyroid Fixer here: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ New here? Use code LISTEN20 for 20% off your first order Returning customers can use code LISTEN10 for 10% off SHOP DR. AMIE’S FIXXR® SUPPLEMENTS: betterlifedoctor.com  LET'S GET YOUR LIFE BACK...Connect with Dr. Amie Hornaman Book a free thyroid and hormone solution call: https://dramiehornaman.com/pages/book-a-call  CHECK OUT MY FREEBIES... JUST CLICK BELOW Thyroid Optimization Guide: https://health.dramie.com/thyropause  7 Day Thyroid Healing Kickstarter: https://fixyourthyroid.com/7daykickstarter  Thyroid on Trial: https://health.dramie.com/thyroid-on-trial-optin  RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS Show your love for Dr. Amie and The Thyroid Fixer Podcast! If you’re enjoying our journey together, I’d be thrilled if you could take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps me reach and help more people just like you, guiding them towards their optimal selves! Just click HERE, scroll all the way down, give us those 5 stars, and share what you enjoy about my episodes in a review. Haven’t subscribed yet? Make sure to follow The Thyroid Fixer Podcast to catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow HERE and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Join my exclusive Facebook Group and get questions answered LIVE weekly, Just Fix Your Thyroid, for a Community of HOPE and SUPPORT in your thyroid journey. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dramie/  Like me on Facebook: Amie Hornaman Nutrition and Functional Medicine Subscribe on YouTube: Dr. Amie Hornaman Follow me on Instagram: @dramiehornaman

Struggling with unexplained fatigue, stubborn weight gain, or mental fog can feel isolating, especially when standard answers don't seem to help. The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It digs into the complex hormonal shifts behind these common frustrations. Host Dr. Amie Hornaman, a Functional Medicine doctor with a unique background as a fitness model, guides conversations that bridge the gap between clinical understanding and real-world application. Her own journey through a series of misdiagnoses informs a deeply empathetic approach. Each episode moves beyond simply naming problems like thyropause or menopause, focusing instead on actionable strategies for metabolic health and overall well-being. You'll hear discussions that blend medical insight with practical lifestyle adjustments, all aimed at moving from feeling broken to finding sustainable solutions. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a foundational understanding of how your body's systems interact. Tune into this podcast for a direct, compassionate resource that feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend who's genuinely invested in your path to reclaiming energy and vitality.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

The Thyroid (and Hormone) Fixer Podcast: Thyropause, Menopause, Metabolism and How to Fix It
Podcast Episodes
644. The Thyroid is the Root Cause of Your OTHER Health Conditions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:03
In this episode, I'm tackling one of the questions I hear more than almost any other: What is the real root cause of thyroid disease? I explain why I believe the thyroid itself deserves far more attention than it's curre…
637. If I Only Had 90 Days to Fix My Thyroid From Scratch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:57
What would I do if I had just 90 days to improve my thyroid health and had to start from scratch? In this episode, I walk through the exact framework I would follow if I had limited resources and needed to focus only on…
636. How to Titrate Up Your T3 the RIGHT Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:21
In this episode, I’m answering one of the most common questions I receive from patients: how do you actually titrate T3 safely and effectively? We walk through the practical side of increasing both natural desiccated thy…