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Thyroid StrongAuthor: Emily Kiberd
Let me guess, you have questions about your Hashimotos diagnosis and are wondering how to finally feel better in your body living with an autoimmune condition. Thyroid Strong shines a light into today's health and wellness trends and debunks the myths surrounding nutrition and exercise with sound science to deliver actionable tips for you to use every day living with Hashimoto's. Follow your host, Dr. Emily Kiberd, Chiropractor and movement expert, as she interviews industry leaders on their simple and effective strategies to live a healthy, empowered life with Hashimotos. Language: en Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Gallbladder Attacks in Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause No One Is Talking About
Episode 224
Thursday, 5 February, 2026
Gallbladder Attacks in Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause No One Is Talking AboutIf you’ve ever felt pain under your right rib cage, nausea after eating fats, or bloating that doesn’t make sense—this episode is for you.In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd dives into one of the most overlooked issues affecting women with Hashimoto’s: gallbladder dysfunction. She shares her personal story of gallbladder attacks starting in her early 20s, why she refused surgery, and how addressing the true root causes finally resolved her symptoms.You’ll learn why gallbladder pain isn’t “just digestion” — and how poor bile flow, low stomach acid, estrogen dominance, mold exposure, and even parasites can quietly sabotage your thyroid, hormones, and fat metabolism.If you’ve been told your only option is gallbladder removal… this episode may completely change how you see your symptoms.In this episode, we cover:00:11 — Why gallbladder pain is often missed or misdiagnosed in Hashimoto’s00:37 — Dr. Kiberd’s personal gallbladder story (starting at age 21)01:31 — What the gallbladder actually does (and why you need it)02:49 — The thyroid–bile–gallbladder connection explained simply03:32 — Key symptoms to watch for (right rib pain, nausea, floating stools)05:00 — Why gallbladder pain is a signal, not a diagnosis05:45 — Why gallbladder removal often doesn’t fix the real problem06:20 — How poor bile flow impacts hormones, detox, and inflammation07:10 — Root causes surgeons don’t talk about (mold, parasites, estrogen)08:10 — Labs and imaging that can point to gallbladder dysfunction09:00 — How Dr. Kiberd approaches gallbladder issues in her 1:1 practice10:00 — Supporting bile flow, digestion, and fat tolerance safely10:44 — Final takeaways + next steps for Hashimoto’s healingThis episode is a must-listen if you’re gluten-free, “doing all the right things,” and still dealing with pain, bloating, or stubborn inflammation.🎧 Listen now and learn how supporting your gallbladder can unlock better thyroid healing.Do you need help?Apply for 1:1 Root Cause Functional Medicine Coaching👉 1:1 Functional Health Coaching – Dr. Emily Kiberd🎁 Free Gut Masterclass:How six of my clients healed their gut, lowered antibodies, and lost up to 40 lbsFollow Dr....












