{"podcast":{"title":"The Goode Health: Functional Medicine, Longevity & Autoimmune","slug":"the-goode-health-functional-medicine-longevity-autoimmune-6433631","podcast_index_feed_id":6433631,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-goode-health-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8c874a88-016b-40f2-a31f-145d93096a54/cover-on-apps.png","author":"Nicole Goode Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner","episode_count":130,"summary":"Struggling with low energy, autoimmune flare-ups, or wondering how to live a longer, healthier life? Welcome to The Goode Health Podcast with Nicole Goode, your trusted guide to functional medicine, root-cause healing, and longevity science. Each week, host Nicole Goode dives into the connections between autoimmunity, thyroid health, chronic fatigue, inflammation, and stress recovery, bringing you expert insights and real-life stories to help you reclaim your energy and optimize your health. From immune health conditions like Hashimoto's, Multiple Sclerosis, Chronic Fatigue and Adrenal Burnout, to optimising your health for longevity, performance and success. With a focus on immune health, energy restoration, and longevity, you’ll learn how to listen to your body, uncover root causes, and unlock lasting vitality, so you can live with more clarity, confidence, and resilience. If you’re ready to move beyond symptoms and start building a foundation for lifelong health and vibrant energy, you’re in the right place. Hosted by Nicole Goode, Functional Medicine Practitioner & Registered Nutritionist (BANT), Nicole is the founder of The Goode Health Clinic which was winner of Best Functio…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T16:19:48.851332+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-goode-health-functional-medicine-longevity-autoimmune-6433631"},"episode":{"title":"Insulin Resistance: Why Your Autoimmune & Thyroid Symptoms Aren’t Improving","slug":"insulin-resistance-why-your-autoimmune-thyroid-symptoms-aren-t-improving","published_at":"2026-04-13T07:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-goode-health-functional-medicine-longevity-autoimmune-6433631/insulin-resistance-why-your-autoimmune-thyroid-symptoms-aren-t-improving","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-goode-health-functional-medicine-longevity-autoimmune-6433631","url":"https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f031b708-dd4c-4562-a74f-95461af68b3d.mp3","summary":"If you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis or another autoimmune condition, and your symptoms aren’t improving, this episode will help you understand why. In this episode of the Metabolic Health Series, we uncover how insulin resistance disrupts the immune system and drives chronic inflammation, creating the perfect environment for autoimmune disease progression. We break down the science behind impaired T4 to T3 conversion, elevated reverse T3, and why thyroid antibodies (like TPO antibodies) continue to rise, even when your TSH is within range. 02:47 — How Insulin Resistance Drives Autoimmune Disease (Biological Mechanisms) 06:30 — Insulin Resistance and Thyroid Function Explained 10:45 — Hashimoto’s & Why Metabolic Testing Is Essential 14:10 — The Autoimmune–Metabolic Connection (RA, Lupus, Psoriasis) 18:20 — Our Functional Medicine Approach to Autoimmune & Thyroid Health This episode will give you the clarity you need to connect your symptoms and advocate for deeper testing. You’ll walk away understanding what’s been overlooked, and how addressing insulin resistance can help restore energy, improve metabolic health, and support long-term healing. RESOURCES: Grab all the links and resources mentioned in this episode at https://www.nicolegoodehealth.com/the-goode-health-podcast/episode-121 DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast and related website is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. It is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat, instead it is designed to help educate and inspire. Always seek the advice of a professional medical practitioner or qualified health practitioner. 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