Thyroid Truths for Women 40+: Hashimoto’s, “Normal” Labs & Feeling Human Again with Dr. Heather Stone

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heather Stone, a functional medicine practitioner with 20+ years of experience helping women navigate hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. We unpack why so many women have “normal” thyroid labs but still feel exhausted, foggy, or stuck with weight—and what to actually do about it. We cover:Thyroid 101: Hashimoto’s vs. hypothyroidism, and why TSH alone can miss the full pictureSmart testing: The useful panel (TSH, free T4, free T3, antibodies) and when to consider reverse T3, ferritin, Vitamin D, B12, and blood sugar markersIf it’s not Hashimoto’s… common “mimics” of thyroid symptoms (perimenopause, stress, poor sleep, low iron, unstable blood sugar)Nutrition that helps: Protein targets, simple blood-sugar wins, and how to experiment without going extremeTraining without crashing: How to strength train 2–3x/week and dose cardio when energy is lowSelf-advocacy: How to talk to your doctor if you feel dismissed, and practical next steps This is educational only—not medical advice. If you’ve felt unheard or confused by mixed messages, this conversation will help you build a plan you can actually follow. Links mentioned: Free Facebook Group Happy,Healthy & Lean: Women Overcoming Low Thyroid (126k members) Instagram: @drheatherstone & @personaltrainer_turo Book: Thyroid Transformation Blueprint If this episode helps, share it with a friend—and if you’re ready for coaching support, you can explore options at personaltrainerturo.com