{"podcast":{"title":"SHE Talks Health | Thyroid Health Tips, Functional Medicine, Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, Gut Health, Hormones, Holistic Healing","slug":"she-talks-health-thyroid-health-tips-functional-medicine-hashimoto-s-hypothyroidism-gut-health-hormones-holistic-healing-2981396","podcast_index_feed_id":2981396,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/she-talks-health/","website_url":"https://shetalkshealth.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/20be39cd-32dd-482f-abe8-e55584e407b0/shepherd-shetalkshealth.jpg","author":"Sophie Shepherd","episode_count":180,"summary":"SHE Talks Health is for women interested in wellness and, more specifically, in women’s health. We aim to finally give you clarity around the widespread health issues plaguing women today, from the rise in infertility to epidemically high numbers of chronic illness like endometriosis and Hashimoto’s to the intricates of the female libido, hormonal fluctuations, the birth control pill and regaining optimal mental health for women. SHE Talks Health helps women reclaim their health through learning practical nutrition and holistic lifestyle changes. The show also empowers women by educating and exposing them to foremost leaders and experts in the world of Functional Medicine so they can finally have straightforward answers to their most mystifying symptoms and confidence to do the right things for their health.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T20:19:06.211463+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/she-talks-health-thyroid-health-tips-functional-medicine-hashimoto-s-hypothyroidism-gut-health-hormones-holistic-healing-2981396"},"episode":{"title":"Ep. 169: Functional Medicine Red Flags: 5 Things To Look For In a Functional Medicine Practitioner | Thyroid Health | Root Cause Healing | Chronic Illness | Holistic Health |","slug":"ep-169-functional-medicine-red-flags-5-things-to-look-for-in-a-functional-medicine-practitioner-thyroid-health-root-cause-healing-chronic-illness-holistic-health","published_at":"2026-04-09T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/she-talks-health-thyroid-health-tips-functional-medicine-hashimoto-s-hypothyroidism-gut-health-hormones-holistic-healing-2981396/ep-169-functional-medicine-red-flags-5-things-to-look-for-in-a-functional-medicine-practitioner-thyroid-health-root-cause-healing-chronic-illness-holistic-health","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/she-talks-health-thyroid-health-tips-functional-medicine-hashimoto-s-hypothyroidism-gut-health-hormones-holistic-healing-2981396","url":"https://shetalkshealth.com/podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a888bc5e-1e74-4355-955e-404e3b71bbe7.mp3","summary":"How do you choose a functional practitioner for thyroid health you can actually trust? What should you ask before paying for functional lab testing for gut issues like SIBO, food sensitivities, and hormone imbalance? In this Thyroid Thursday episode, I shared why I’ve been seeing so many women feel deeply let down after investing in “root cause” care, especially when they’re handed confusing results, given a restrictive diet, and then left without real explanation or a clear protocol. Functional health world can feel like the wild, wild west. There’s no standardized training across all practitioners, but that doesn’t mean the approach isn’t powerful and I’m living proof of that. But, it does mean discernment matters more than ever. That’s why I built She Thrives so clients get immediate access to their labs, a full walkthrough explanation, and a comprehensive protocol that explains the “why,” not just the “what.” We’ll walk through the steps of what I’d look for when hiring a practitioner: a true partnership , integrity and willingness to pivot, relevant experience with what you’re dealing with, transparent methods, and high-quality testing with a clear plan for what happens after results come in. And I said the quiet part out loud—your readiness matters too. Healing is a participation sport, and we don’t want to give our power away to anyone. Blind trust isn’t wise; discernment is essential, and you deserve someone who goes all in with you. Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to educate you about how to take care of your body and as a self-help tool for your own use so that you can reach your own health goals. 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