{"podcast":{"title":"Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD","slug":"extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213","podcast_index_feed_id":7064213,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/551312/rss","website_url":"https://drshah.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/5/1/7/d5176cf64b959ae8e55e3c100dce7605/DARSHAN_SHAH_MD.-3.png","author":"Darshan Shah, MD","episode_count":172,"summary":"Extend with Darshan Shah, MD is a podcast dedicated to cutting-edge science, research, tools, and protocols designed to help you extend your healthspan. Starting my medical journey at 16 and becoming one of the youngest doctors in the country, studying and training at the Mayo Clinic, Harvard Business School, Singularity University and other prestigious institutions, becoming a board certified surgeon and accumulating over two decades of practice, I have discovered that a mere 20% of health knowledge yields 80% of the results. That's why this podcast is all about cutting through the noise on how to turn back the aging clock. I interview world-renowned medical practitioners, doctors, experts, and thought leaders, offering you a step-by-step guide and actionable advice to proactively avoid disease and optimize your health. Plus, I share weekly solo episodes giving you quick, digestible protocols for successfully extending your healthspan.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T18:18:24.162936+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213"},"episode":{"title":"167. Dr. Amie Hornaman: The Thyropause Problem: Why So Many Women Feel Off in Midlife Despite \"Normal\" Labs","slug":"167-dr-amie-hornaman-the-thyropause-problem-why-so-many-women-feel-off-in-midlife-despite-normal-labs","published_at":"2026-05-26T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213/167-dr-amie-hornaman-the-thyropause-problem-why-so-many-women-feel-off-in-midlife-despite-normal-labs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/extend-podcast-with-darshan-shah-md-7064213","url":"https://03add746-5496-41d9-bcc9-511a526491e9.libsyn.com/167-dr-amie-hornaman-the-thyropause-problem-why-so-many-women-feel-off-in-midlife-despite-normal-labs","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/03add746-5496-41d9-bcc9-511a526491e9/Extend_-_Dr._Amie_Hornaman.mp3?dest-id=4758622","summary":"Have you entered midlife and started gaining weight, feeling exhausted, waking up foggy, losing motivation, or noticing your mood shift while your labs keep coming back \"normal\"? For a lot of women over 40, that answer does not bring relief because they still feel off, and this episode explains why thyropause, the midlife decline in thyroid function, is so often missed, dismissed, or mistaken for aging, burnout, depression, or menopause. We dive deeper into this in the Extend Podcast with Dr. Darshan Shah with Dr. Amie Hornaman. We break down why TSH alone is not enough, how thyropause overlaps with perimenopause, menopause, and andropause, and why the real fix starts with a full thyroid panel, proper T4-to-T3 conversion, and a personalized plan built around optimal function instead of \"normal\" ranges. Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as The Thyroid Fixer, is the founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic and host of The Thyroid Fixer Podcast. After being misdiagnosed six times herself, she built an international telehealth practice focused on thyroid and hormone optimization. With her clinical experience, book, supplement line, and features in Forbes Health, CBS News, and Fox News, she is one of the most credible voices on why thyroid dysfunction is missed and how to properly address it. What's discussed (1:16) Why Dr. Amie was told her labs were normal despite clear thyroid symptoms. (3:05) The symptoms people often miss, from weight gain and fatigue to hair loss and brain fog. (5:33) How thyroid dysfunction can look like ADD, early Alzheimer's, anxiety, or depression. (6:55) What thyropause is and why it often overlaps with perimenopause, menopause, and andropause. (9:55) Why TSH alone is not enough and what a full thyroid panel should include. 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