Hashimoto's Nutrition Rx®️

🎧 Beyond Mammograms: Hormone Balance, Gut Health & Breast Cancer Prevention with Dr. Jenn Simmons, MD 
Are you ready to go beyond mammograms and uncover what truly supports your long-term breast and hormone health?
In today’s episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx®, I'm joined by integrative oncologist and former breast cancer surgeon Dr. Jenn Simmons, MD to reveal the root causes behind rising breast cancer rates and how we can take a more holistic approach to prevention. We discuss the vital connections between hormones, metabolism, and gut health and explore new, radiation-free screening options that are transforming women’s healthcare.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ The link between hormones, inflammation, and breast cancer risk
 ✔️ How gut health and metabolic balance impact breast and thyroid wellness
 ✔️ Dr. Jenn’s top 3 habits to reduce breast cancer risk naturally
 ✔️ The truth about mammograms vs. non-invasive imaging options
 ✔️ Nutrition and lifestyle strategies for hormone harmony and prevention
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Episode:
This episode will change how you think about breast health. You’ll walk away feeling empowered, informed, and ready to take action.. without fear or confusion. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, managing autoimmunity, or simply want to protect your future health, this is a must-listen conversation.
Actionable Steps You Can Take Today:
Explore safe, radiation-free screening options like PerfeQTion Imaging
and Auria.care
(use code DRJENN20 for 20% off).
Prioritize habits that balance hormones, movement, balanced meals, and restorative sleep.
Tune into your gut health by addressing inflammation and supporting digestion.
Connect with Dr. Jenn Simmons, MD:
Instagram → @drjennsimmons

Website → realhealthmd.com

Podcast → Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn

Book → The Smart Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer – Available on Amazon

Get More Support from Nataliia:
1:1 Coaching: allpurposenutrition.com/services
30-Day Thyroid Healing Course: allpurposenutrition.com/courses
Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/all.purpose.nutrition
Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition

Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.

🎧 Why Weight Loss Feels Impossible, and What Actually Works With Alisha Knicely, RDN
Are you tired of trying every diet under the sun and still feeling like nothing’s working?
In today’s episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx®, I’m joined by registered dietitian and fellow Hashimoto’s warrior Alisha Knicely, RDN, to uncover why weight loss can feel nearly impossible when your thyroid is out of balance and what actually helps your body respond again. This conversation goes far beyond “eat less, move more” and brings clarity to what’s really happening inside your body.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why “calorie in, calorie out” often fails women with thyroid conditions
✔️ How chronic under-eating, stress, and inflammation stall your metabolism
✔️ The truth about GLP-1 medications like Tirzepatide or Ozempic
✔️ Whether intermittent fasting is helpful or harmful for thyroid health
✔️ How to stabilize blood sugar to reduce cravings and support energy
✔️ Why strength training + protein are essential for thyroid and metabolic healing
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Episode:
If you've ever felt frustrated, dismissed, or confused about why your body isn’t responding, this episode will feel like validation and relief. You’ll walk away with practical, science-backed steps that work with your thyroid, not against it.
Actionable Steps You Can Take Today:
Rebuild your metabolism by eating enough protein and balancing your meals
Strength train to support thyroid hormones, insulin sensitivity, and long-term fat loss
Stop chronic dieting and nourish your body consistently
Connect with Alisha Knicely, RDN:
Instagram → @lisha_thyroid_rd
Website → Thyroid Optimization Consult
Resources Mentioned:
• FREE Hashimoto’s Supplement Guide → resources.lishathyroidwellness.com
• Thyroid Recovery Guide → resources.lishathyroidwellness.com
• 5-Day Thyroid Warrior Meal Plan → resources.lishathyroidwellness.com
• Metabolic Wellness Assessment → resources.lishathyroidwellness.com
Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition

Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.

🎙️ Perimenopause, Menopause, or Am I Just Getting Older? With Dr. Shawn Tassone
Is it perimenopause, menopause, or are you simply experiencing the natural shifts of getting older?
In today’s podcast episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx®, Nataliia Sanzo, RDN, LDN, sits down with Dr. Shawn Tassone, double board-certified OB-GYN, integrative hormone specialist, and author of The Hormone Balance Bible, to decode what’s really happening to women’s hormones in their 40s, 50s, and beyond.
What You’ll Learn:
The difference between perimenopause and menopause and how to tell where you are
Why hormone changes can begin as early as your mid-30s
How thyroid function interacts with estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol
The six hormone archetypes from The Hormone Balance Bible and what they reveal about your health
When to consider (or avoid) bioidentical hormone therapy
Natural ways to support hormone balance through nutrition, sleep, and stress
How to work with, not against, your body during this transition
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
This is a must-listen for every woman navigating the hormonal shifts of midlife. Dr. Tassone brings compassion, science, and clarity to a topic often clouded by confusion and fear.
If you’ve ever wondered whether what you’re feeling is “normal” or something more, this episode will help you connect the dots and take empowered steps toward balance, energy, and confidence.
Try This After Listening:
Reflect on your current symptoms... do they align with perimenopause, menopause, or thyroid imbalance?
Take Dr. Tassone’s Hormone Archetype Quiz to identify your dominant hormone pattern.
Prioritize sleep, stress reduction, and protein-rich meals to support hormone and thyroid health.
Connect with Dr. Shawn Tassone:
Website: https://www.drshawntassone.com/
Get The Hormone Balance Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Hormone-Balance-Bible-Holistic-Lifelong/dp/0062958542
Take the Hormone Archetype Quiz: https://go.tassonemd.com/quiz
Confessions of a Male Gynecologist Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-a-male-gynecologist/id1616913970
Instagram: @shawntassonemd

Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition

Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.

🎙️Why Willpower Fails: How to Stop Emotional Overeating and Break the Cycle with Dr. Melissa McCreery
Have you ever felt strong and capable in most areas of your life but powerless when it comes to food? You’re not alone.
In today’s podcast episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx®, Nataliia Sanzo, RDN, LDN, sits down with Dr. Melissa McCreery, psychologist, emotional eating expert, and creator of "Your Missing Peace", to uncover why willpower isn’t the answer to emotional overeating and what truly helps you break the cycle.
What You’ll Learn:
Why “trying harder” or relying on willpower doesn’t work long-term
The truth about emotional and “hidden hungers” that drive overeating
The link between stress, dopamine, and thyroid health in Hashimoto’s
Simple mindset shifts to move past all-or-nothing thinking
How to tell physical hunger from emotional hunger
The four pillars of Dr. McCreery’s Your Missing Peace program
First steps to stop feeling stuck and start creating freedom around food
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
This is one of the most insightful and empowering conversations we’ve had about emotional eating, mindset, and thyroid health. You’ll walk away with science-backed strategies and compassionate tools to rebuild trust with your body without diets, restriction, or guilt.
If you’ve ever believed your struggles with food were a lack of discipline, this episode will show you the truth: you’re not broken, and there’s a better way forward.
Try This After Listening:
Reflect on moments when you turn to food for comfort, what emotion or need might be underneath?
Practice pausing before eating to check in: “Am I physically hungry, or emotionally hungry?”
Explore your “hidden hungers” using Dr. McCreery’s free quiz below.
Connect with Dr. Melissa McCreery:
Website: https://toomuchonherplate.com
Too Much on Her Plate Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844785/contributors/46325-melissa-mccreery-phd
Take the Free Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/hidden-hunger-quiz/
Learn about Your Missing Peace: https://toomuchonherplate.com/your-missing-peace/
Instagram: @toomuchonherplate
Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition

Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.

🎧 Treating Hashimoto’s Beyond Medication with Endocrinologist Dr. Roehnelt
Are your labs “normal” but you still feel off? You’re not crazy and you’re definitely not alone.
In this episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx®, I’m joined by holistic endocrinologist Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, MD to break down what traditional medicine often misses about treating Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. We talk about the real reasons behind persistent symptoms, what your thyroid antibodies actually mean, and how to take a more personalized, root-cause approach to your health.
What You’ll Learn:
Why your thyroid labs can look "fine" even when you don't feel fine
The real difference between Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism
How to interpret TPO and TG antibodies without micromanaging your labs
Who actually needs thyroid medication and who might not
Functional vs. conventional approaches to treatment
The truth about gluten, dairy, and food triggers for Hashimoto’s
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Episode:
Most people with Hashimoto’s don’t get the full picture or full support from conventional care. This conversation will empower you to understand your labs, choose the right thyroid medication (if needed), and feel more confident advocating for yourself.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or feeling stuck in your healing journey, this episode is a must-listen.
Actionable Steps You Can Take Today:
Re-evaluate your most recent thyroid labs, look beyond just TSH.
Try a short-term gluten or dairy elimination (6 weeks) to see if symptoms improve.
Download Dr. Roehnelt’s free guide to help navigate conversations with your doctor:
 - How to Work With Your Doctor to Get the Right Thyroid Medication
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 GUEST INFO:
Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, MD
Instagram: @endohealthdoc
Website: https://www.endohealthdoc.com
Free Guide: https://www.endohealthdoc.com/free-guide
Nataliia Sanzo’s Free Guide – Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Constipation Caused by GLP-1s
Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition

Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.