12. What Your Thyroid Is Trying to Tell You in Midlife

The Vital Spirit Podcast with Dr. Kelly Livingston

If your energy is crashing, your mood is shifting, and your doctor keeps saying “everything looks fine,” it might be time to take a deeper look at your thyroid.

In this eye-opening episode, I share how thyroid function is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed during perimenopause and why that matters. You’ll learn the surprising ways your hormones, gut, stress levels, and nutrient status all impact thyroid health, and how to get the right labs (and interpretation) for your body.

In this episode, we cover:

• 06:00 How hormone shifts, gut health, and stress affect thyroid function in midlife
• 07:30 The deeper signs of thyroid imbalance that many women overlook
• 11:00 Why hair loss, fatigue, low mood, and feeling cold may be thyroid-related
• 13:30 The role of stress and nervous system dysregulation in thyroid slowdowns
• 15:00 How gut inflammation and nutrient depletion impact energy and metabolism
• 17:30 The effects of toxins, trauma, and stealth infections on thyroid vitality
• 18:30 Gentle, supportive tools for thyroid health
• 21:00 Why some women don’t feel better on thyroid meds and what to explore next
• 23:00 The spiritual and emotional component of thyroid healing
• 25:00 A real-life case study on healing fatigue, hair loss, and low iron with terrain-based care

Links and resources:

• Lab Interpretation Guide: https://drkellylivingston.com/book-report-2/Landing
• Seeds of Health Journal: drkellylivingston.com/book-report
• 21-Day Gut Healing Reset: https://drkellylivingston.com/gutreset/getting-started

Connect with Dr. Kelly:

Website: drkellylivingston.com

Website Clinic: rootsdeepmedicine.com

Instagram: instagram.com/drkellylivingston

Facebook: facebook.com/rootsdeepnaturopathicmedicine

YouTube: youtube.com/@DrKellyLivingston

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If you’re ready to dive deeper or work with me one-on-one, visit www.drkellylivingston.com for more resources and ways to connect.

Disclaimer:

The information shared on The Vital Spirit Podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The content reflects the opinions and experiences of Dr. Kelly Livingston, ND, and her guests, and is not a substitute for personalized care from a licensed healthcare provider. Always consult your doctor or qualified health professional before making changes to your diet, supplement routine, lifestyle, or medical treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.