Ep. 33 - Thyroid 101: TSH, T3, Hashimoto's & What Your Labs Don't Tell You

"We checked your thyroid and it's normal." If you've heard that while still battling fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, hair loss, constipation, and brain fog, this episode is for you. Bethany Starks and Christy Dunton break down thyroid health beyond a single lab number: what TSH really measures, T4 vs. T3 and why conversion matters, TPO antibodies and Hashimoto's, the nutrients your thyroid actually needs (iron/ferritin, selenium, iodine, protein), the gut-thyroid connection, and the honest truth about levothyroxine, T3, and desiccated thyroid. The goal isn't chasing numbers or chasing symptoms, it's understanding the whole person. What we cover: Thyroid 101: how the whole system actually works "But my TSH is normal" - normal vs. optimal What a comprehensive thyroid workup can include T4 → T3 conversion and what disrupts it The nutrients your thyroid depends on The gut-thyroid connection (without the internet myths) Hashimoto's and why antibodies tell a different story Levothyroxine, T3, and NP/Armour - the real trade-offs Rapid-fire thyroid myths vs. truths ⚠️ This episode is for education and information only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition or replace medical care. Always talk with your own healthcare professional before making changes to your medications, supplements, hormones, or treatment plan. If this episode spoke to you, like, share, and follow us on all platforms and head back into your life with strength, faith, and intention. A life marked with both grit and grace. 🎧 New episodes of the Grit & Grace Podcast every 2 weeks #GritAndGracePodcast #ThyroidHealth #Hashimotos #Hypothyroidism #TSH #FunctionalMedicine #WomensHealth #Wellness #HealthOptimization