012: Thyroid Health Q&A and Healing Hashimoto’s with Tracey Grant, RD

Living the standard, fast-paced American lifestyle in my 20s led me to acquire Hashimoto’s. For the last six years, I’ve been on a journey to heal my Hashimoto's. It’s been full of constant research, trial and error, and unconventional interventions. If there’s anyone who understands what I’ve gone through with Hashimoto’s, it’s Tracey Grant and she’s joining us on the podcast today. Tracey is a registered dietitian, Hashimoto's patient and the co-creator of the Healing Hashimoto’s Course. We share about our experiences with thyroid autoimmunity, gut issues, and what healing has looked like for each of us over time.  If you are struggling with Hashimoto’s or thyroid imbalance, this episode is for you.  Episode Highlights:  3:04 Tracey’s unexpected journey to becoming a registered dietitian 5:18 Carly’s initial diagnosis after living the standard, fast-paced, American lifestyle 7:51 How Carly introduced diet and lifestyle interventions to heal and resolve her autoimmunity issues  9:38 Tracey’s first symptoms, and what led her to switch from a Western medicine doctor to a naturopathic provider  11:44 Strategies Tracey used to heal her body 14:18 The similarities between Carly and Tracey’s journeys to healing their Hashimoto’s 16:38 Advice for people in search of a supportive health provider 18:25 The culprits, besides food, that can impact antibodies for Hashimoto’s and some healing recommendations 22:36 Tips for dealing with brain fog, weight gain, and other common symptoms 24:07 Combining medication with diet and lifestyle interventions to live an optimal life 25:59 The four different types of thyroid medication and why there’s no shame about using medication to heal your body 29:38 Carly and Tracy’s experience with low dose naltrexone (LDN) 31:41 How frequently you should be testing for antibodies based on your progress 33:32 What to do if your doctor won’t run a lab test for you 36:38 Signs that it’s time to seek a diagnosis 37:54 Beneficial lifestyle changes you can implement even without a diagnosis 39:23 Controversial foods and how they affect people differently 41:17 Steps for implementing an elimination diet and the importance of trying to eat high-quality foods 43:37 Why Carly and Tracey created the Healing Hashimoto’s course and how it can help you get back to feeling your best 46:43 What previous students of the Healing Hashimoto’s Course have to say 51:17 Tracey’s favorite parts of the course and how you can get started today Links and Resources:  The Healing Hashimoto's Course Tracey’s Website Tracey on Instagram Blog: My Hashimoto's Success Story Blog: What To Do After You Get Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Blog: How to Ask Your Dr. For a Thyroid Panel Free Resource: Hashimoto's Lab Guide and Tracker Podcast: Discovering Environmental Toxins Sonora Quest Labs in AZ Any Lab Test Now