The Empowered Thyroid Podcast

The Empowered Thyroid Podcast

Have you been told your thyroid labs look "normal," but you still feel exhausted, struggle to lose weight, have brain fog, hair loss, bloating, anxiety, or just don't feel like yourself anymore? You're not imagining it, and you're certainly not alone. Welcome to The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, where we go beyond TSH and thyroid medication to uncover what's really driving hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. I'm Dr. Rachel Vong, a naturopathic doctor who has spent more than a decade helping women with thyroid disease uncover the root causes behind their symptoms. Every week, I'll break down complex thyroid topics into simple, practical conversations that actually make sense, so you can better understand your body and finally feel empowered to take control of your health. We'll cover topics like: • Why you still feel terrible on thyroid medication • Hashimoto's, thyroid antibodies, and the immune system connection • The full thyroid panel your doctor probably isn't running (and what the numbers actually mean) • How gut health, liver function, blood sugar, hormones, and stress all impact your thyroid • Weight loss with hypothyroidism • Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum thyroid health • Fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss, and more Most importantly, this podcast is here to remind you that there is always a reason why you feel the way you do. Because when you understand your body, you can advocate for yourself with confidence and that's where healing begins.

Episodes

October 14, 2026 • 7 mins

If you have Hashimoto’s, chances are you’ve come across the Autoimmune Paleo (AIP) diet at some point.

It’s often recommended as the diet for autoimmune disease, but is it actually necessary for everyone with Hashimoto’s?

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m sharing why I don’t routinely recommend the AIP diet, despite having worked with hundreds of women with hypot...

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What happens when you’ve done all the “right” things for your Hashimoto’s, but you still don’t feel well?

You’ve cleaned up your diet. You’ve worked on your gut. You’re taking the supplements. Your thyroid is being treated. And yet, you’re still struggling with persistent fatigue, brain fog, and other stubborn symptoms, or your thyroid antibodies just won’t come dow...

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What is actually driving your Hashimoto’s?

If you have Hashimoto’s, you may have been told that there’s nothing you can really do beyond taking thyroid medication and monitoring your TSH.

But Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition and while thyroid medication can be incredibly important for replacing the thyroid hormones your body needs, it doesn’t address the bigger question of what may ...

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If I could be in the doctor’s office with every woman the moment she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, there are five things I would want her to know.

Because for so many women, the conversation goes something like this: “You have Hashimoto's. You’ll need to take thyroid medication. We’ll monitor your TSH.”

And that’s it.

No real explanation of what Hashimoto’s act...

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If you have Hashimoto’s and feel like your body suddenly changed when you hit your late 30s or 40s, you’re not imagining it.

Maybe you’re gaining weight (especially around your belly) even though you haven’t changed the way you eat. Your energy is lower, you’re waking up in the middle of the night, your brain feels foggy, your mood is different, and suddenly the things that used to work for your...

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If you’re getting enough sleep but still wake up exhausted, hit a wall every afternoon, or feel like you’re constantly running on empty… this episode is for you.

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, but that doesn’t mean you should simply accept feeling exhausted as your “new normal.”

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I...

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If you’re trying to get pregnant, or have experienced fertility challenges like recurrent miscarriages, your thyroid may be a much bigger piece of the puzzle than you realize.

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m joined by Thyroid Reset System Success Coach, Felishia Desjardins, to talk about the connection between hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, fertility, and pregnancy, and why properly asse...

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What if your thyroid medication is getting into your body… but your body isn’t actually using it the way it needs to?

If you’re taking levothyroxine or Synthroid, your TSH looks “normal,” but you still struggle with fatigue, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, constipation, or other hypothyroid symptoms, T4 to T3 conversion may be one piece of the puzzle.

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In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down some of the most popular diets for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, including AIP, keto and intermittent fasting, and sharing why I don’t routinely recommend these approaches to the women I work with.

We’ll also talk about the style of eating I do recommend: an anti-inflammatory, Mediterranean-style approach focused not only on reducin...

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If you've ever been told your thyroid labs look "normal" but you still feel exhausted, can't lose weight, struggle with brain fog, or feel like something is being missed... this podcast is for you.

In this very first episode, I share why I decided to create The Empowered Thyroid Podcast after more than a decade of working with women living with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.

You'll learn why I felt this podcast neede...

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If you’re taking levothyroxine or Synthroid, your TSH is “normal,” but you still feel exhausted, struggle to lose weight, deal with brain fog, hair loss, constipation, or simply don’t feel like yourself… there may be a reason.

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, we’re talking about why thyroid medication doesn’t always resolve hypothyroid symptoms and why having a norm...

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Contrary to what you might have been told, hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are NOT the same thing.

And understanding the difference matters because hypothyroidism tells us what is happening with your thyroid, while Hashimoto’s may help explain why it’s happening in the first place.

In this episode of The Empowered Thyroid Podcast, I’m breaking down the difference between hypothyroidism and Hashi...

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If your doctor is only testing your TSH, you are not getting the full picture of your thyroid health.

TSH is important, but it’s only one piece of a much bigger puzzle. And when we rely on that one number alone, we can miss important information that may help explain why you’re still exhausted, struggling with your weight, losing your hair, dealing with brain fog, or simply not feeling like yourself.

In th...

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Welcome to The Empowered Thyroid Podcast.

If you're living with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's and you've been told your thyroid labs are "normal" even though you still feel exhausted, struggle with weight gain, brain fog, or other persistent symptoms, you're in the right place.

In this short trailer, I'll share what this podcast is all about and what you can expect from future episodes.

Every Wednesday, I'll help you better understand...

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