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96: Why “Healthy” Diets Are Making Women Sick (And the Nutrient They’re Missing) – With Dr. Autumn Smith
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- Apr 13, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations, Dr. Izabella Wentz interviews Autumn Smith, co-founder of Paleovalley and holistic nutrition expert, about the powerful role of nutrient-dense foods – especially protein and animal products – in supporting thyroid health, mood, and overall well-being. Autumn shares her personal journey from IBS and anxiety to vibrant health, and explains why many “healthy” diets may still leave people undernourished. Together, they explore the importance of amino acids, iron, and glycine, the differences between conventional and grass-fed meat, and how food quality impacts inflammation and energy levels. This episode offers a refreshing, balanced perspective on nutrition and empowers listeners to find what truly works for their bodies. What you’ll learn in this episode: How a “healthy” diet can still leave you undernourished: Autumn shares how her salad-heavy, low-protein diet contributed to IBS, anxiety, and instability, highlighting how common it is for women to miss key nutrients like protein and amino acids, even when eating “clean.” The connection between protein, mood, and mental health: Without adequate protein, your body can’t produce key neurotransmitters, which can contribute to anxiety, brain fog, and fatigue, even when your diet looks balanced on the surface. Why iron deficiency may be the missing link in persistent thyroid symptoms: Low ferritin levels can impact hair growth, energy, and how well your body responds to thyroid medication, yet this is often overlooked in conventional care. Why glycine deserves more attention in modern diets: This often overlooked amino acid plays a key role in sleep quality, inflammation, detoxification, and healthy aging, and many people may not be getting enough from muscle-meat-…