Thyroid Health 101: Functional Medicine, Hormones, & Real Solutions With "The Thyroid Fixer"
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 9 May 2026
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Dr. Amie Hornaman, a.k.a. "The Thyroid Fixer," sits down to explain her mission to tackle the widespread and often overlooked issue of thyroid dysfunction. She shares how combining functional medicine with patient self-advocacy can uncover root causes that traditional approaches frequently miss, empowering people to finally take control of their health.
Dr. Hornaman also introduces her upcoming book, "The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge", set for release on May 12, 2026. In it, she challenges the common narrative around stubborn weight gain, brain fog, and chronic fatigue — arguing that the thyroid is often at the center of it all…
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How to recognize the real symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.
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The benefits of taking a functional medicine approach to hormone optimization.
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How to restore energy, improve metabolism, and take control of thyroid health.
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What happens when healthcare providers misdiagnose and mistreat patients.
Dr. Hornaman holds a doctorate in clinical nutrition and functional medicine and is the founder and CEO of The Better Thyroid and Hormone Institute. With more than 25 years in private practice, she also runs a nationwide telehealth clinic and developed The FIX Method program to help patients optimize their hormones and overall health.
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| 0:30.3 | This is the Finding Genius podcast. |
| 0:33.0 | The Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:37.4 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Fine Agenius podcast. |
| 0:41.2 | My guest today is Dr. Amy Hornerman. |
| 0:43.1 | She's the author of a book called The Thyroid Fixer. |
| 0:46.5 | She recently sent me a complimentary copy. |
| 0:48.9 | So thank you. |
| 0:49.4 | I appreciate it. |
| 0:50.1 | Amy is the CEO and founder of Advanced Thyroid and Ormone Clinic to International Telehealth practice that health patients in the U.S. and Canada, and she has her own podcast, top-rated, called The Thyroid Fixer, where she empowers listeners with the truth about thyroid health, hormones, and functional medicine. So welcome, Amy. Thanks for coming. Oh, my goodness, Richard. It's my pleasure to be here. Thank you. Yeah, Tell me a bit about your background. Usually, you know, when someone is an advocate for a |
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