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Health HacksAuthor: Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP and Tara Peterson
Health Hacks is a functional medicine podcast for women who are done being told their labs are "normal" while still feeling exhausted, hormonally off, and dismissed. Hosted by Dr. Jeni St. Onge, DC, CFMP and Tara Peterson of Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, each episode uncovers the real reasons women struggle with fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalances, thyroid dysfunction, gut issues, and more with practical, evidence-informed answers you can actually use. Learn more about us and our practice at www.thrivecfh.com/functional-medicine Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Could Your Thyroid Be Causing Your Fatigue and Weight Gain?
Thursday, 22 October, 2026
Could Your Thyroid Be Causing Your Fatigue and Weight Gain?Tired no matter how much you sleep? Gaining weight even though your diet and workouts haven’t changed? Cold hands, thinning hair, brain fog? Your thyroid could be part of the problem, even if you’ve been told your labs are “normal.”In this episode of Health Hacks, we explain how the thyroid affects your energy, metabolism, mood, and weight, and why so many people with real symptoms don’t get answers. We cover:Common signs of an underactive thyroid that often get missedWhy checking TSH alone may not tell the whole storyWhat a complete thyroid panel includes: Free T4, Free T3, Reverse T3, and thyroid antibodiesThe difference between “normal” lab ranges and optimal onesHow stress, blood sugar, gut health, and nutrient levels affect thyroid functionHashimoto’s: what it is and why it’s so often overlookedPractical steps you can take and the right questions to ask your providerIf you’ve felt brushed off or been told “it’s just your age,” this episode is for you.Want to dig into your own labs? Learn more about functional lab testing at Thrive Chiropractic and Functional Health in Branson, MO: www.thrivecfh.com/functional-medicine This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual situation.
