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SHE Talks Health | Thyroid Health Tips, Functional Medicine, Hashimoto"s, Hypothyroidism, Gut Health, Hormones, Holistic Healing

Sophie Shepherd

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

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Ep. 139: Turn Your Food Sensitivity into your Gut...

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2025/07/31

This week, I'm thrilled to welcome my good friend Alison Marras onto the show. Alison is a holistic nutritionist and author of the Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook. Her expertise in gut health, autoimmune disease, and food sensitivities shines through as she shares her personal journey of healing from Hashimoto's, PCOS, and IBS naturally. Alison’s philosophy centers on the importance of not just what we eat but how we eat, emphasizing the role of the nervous system in our reactions to food and overall

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Ep. 138: Minerals Decoded (Part 8): Are You Storing...

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2025/07/24

Welcome back to the 8th and final part of the HTMA Mineral podcast mini-series! In this last part, I wanted to address heavy metals because I get questions about them a lot. So let’s talk about some of the heavy metals I see most often and how I specifically think about heavy metals and detoxification. This is particularly helpful if you’ve been feeling really foggy, inflamed, or like there's something missing, especially if you’re dealing with Hashimoto’s and have heard that mercury or other heavy

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Ep. 137: Minerals Decoded (Part 7): The Weird Reasons...

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2025/07/17

Welcome back, everyone! This week is part seven of the Minerals Decoded miniseries, and we’re going to take a deeper look into a really fascinating and often misunderstood pattern that can show up on an HTMA test. This is known as the calcium shell pattern.What exactly is a calcium shell? If you’ve ever felt stiff, disconnected, or even emotionally numb, this pattern might resonate with you. A calcium shell shows up on the HTMA when calcium levels are abnormally high, leading to calcification in

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Ep. 136: Minerals Decoded (Part 6): This One Mineral...

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2025/07/10

In this episode of our Minerals Decoded series, we're diving into part 6 to discuss the incredibly complex and often misunderstood topic of copper dysregulation. If you've ever struggled with your energy levels, had skin issues, brain and neurological problems, or menstrual challenges like PMS and PMDD, this episode might give you some clues into why these issues could be popping up for you.Copper is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in our bodies, aiding in energy production, building

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Ep. 135: Minerals Decoded (Part 5): Fatigued, Foggy,...

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2025/07/03

This week, in Part 5 of the Minerals Decoded series, we’re focusing on another mineral ratio that’s essential for those who feel drained, struggle with persistent fatigue, digestive issues, or mysterious allergies, and have not found answers from standard medical tests. If this sounds like you, this might be your sign to get an HTMA test and look into your sodium-to-magnesium ratio, aka the adrenal ratio. This ratio acts like a speedometer for your adrenal glands and provides key insights into your

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Ep. 134: Minerals Decoded (Part 4): Kick Sugar...

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2025/06/26

This week, we're diving into part four of the Minerals Decoded series, and we're focusing on a crucial topic: the calcium-to-magnesium ratio, often referred to as the blood sugar or carbohydrate ratio.This specific mineral imbalance is key to addressing issues like unexplained muscle aches, sugar cravings, energy crashes, and sleep disturbances. I share the story of one of my clients who struggled with these symptoms and found relief through understanding her HTMA results and adjusting her

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Ep. 133: Minerals Decoded (Part 3): Get Out of...

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2025/06/19

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we continue with part three of our eight-part mineral series, focusing on the crucial sodium-to-potassium ratio.In this episode, I explore the fundamental role this ratio plays in your body's cellular function, adrenal health, stress response, and emotional well-being. The sodium-to-potassium ratio, often referred to as the 'vitality ratio' or 'stress ratio,' is essential for maintaining balance within our cells.We'll discuss how high ratios can indicate acute stress

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Ep. 132: Minerals Decoded (Part 2): Burnout or Wired?...

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2025/06/12

Welcome back, everyone! Today, we’re picking back up with part 2 of our eight-part series on mineral balancing, where we’ll go over the importance of the calcium-to-phosphorus ratio from a Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA).To get started, I define fast and slow oxidation and how these states affect your metabolism, energy levels, and nervous system balance. I also explain how to identify these states through lab data like the HTMA test and what steps you can take to bring your body back into

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Ep. 131: The Truth About Perimenopause — When It...

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2025/05/29

In this episode, I invited Dr. Amy Day, a renowned expert in women's health and hormones, to the podcast to tackle the big questions about perimenopause: what it is, how to recognize it, and how we can shift the narrative away from the outdated notion that it’s all downhill from here.Dr. Day enlightens us on the critical role of adrenal health and stress management in perimenopause to maintain our hormonal balance. We break down the ins and outs of bioidentical hormone therapy, including when to

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Ep. 130 Minerals Decoded (Part 1): Why You Should Get...

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2025/05/22

Welcome back, everyone! I'm thrilled to be kicking off a new eight-part series all about mineral decoding and balancing. In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of mineral balancing and how it can be the missing link in your healing journey. We’ll discuss the benefits of getting your minerals tested and why someone might want to undertake this process.The mineral balancing process helps us identify where our bodies are depleted or out of balance and provides a roadmap for restoration. Mineral

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Ep. 129: Holistic Healing Methods for UTIs and Yeast...

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2025/05/15

I had the opportunity to chat with Melissa Kramer, a trailblazer in patient advocacy and the founder of Live UTI Free. Melissa has built a comprehensive online community focused on patient research and education, collaborating with patients, clinicians, and scientists worldwide.Her idea for this online community started with her own struggle with recurrent UTIs and yeast infections. After years of trying everything and finding some relief through trial and error, she decided to take her experience

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Ep. 128: How to Eat More, Exercise Less, and Still...

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2025/05/08

This week, I sat down with Joe Hoye, a fitness and weight loss expert who takes a unique approach to nutrition and fitness — specifically for women who are tired of traditional dieting and want a sustainable solution to meet their health goals.Unlike most coaches, Joe encourages women to eat more and exercise less to achieve long-term weight loss and metabolic health. His Diet Detox program has helped over a thousand women ditch restrictive diets, rebuild their metabolism, and reshape their lives

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Ep 127: Thyroid Thursday #8 — Does Thyroid...

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2025/05/01

Welcome back to another Thyroid Thursday episode on the She Talks Health podcast! Today, we're addressing a listener's question about the potential risks of osteoporosis and scoliosis in individuals with low thyroid function or hypothyroidism.To help answer this question, I share some of my personal insights on how thyroid hormones like T3 and T4 impact bone metabolism. We’ll explore how both under-treatment and over-treatment of thyroid conditions can affect bone health, which could to an increased

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Ep 126: How the SHE Thrives Group Program Helped Meg...

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2025/04/24

This week, I have a special guest, Meg Collins, who just finished six months in our SHE Thrives Group program! Meg has an inspiring story that many of us can relate to, especially if you've been struggling with health issues for years. This episode is all about showcasing the possibilities of holistic health transformations and providing hope to those in similar situations.We start with Meg opening up about her long-term struggle with PCOS and her more recent diagnosis of Hashimoto's. Feeling

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Ep 125: Thyroid Thursday #7 — The Mind-Body...

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2025/04/17

Welcome back to another episode of Thyroid Thursday on the She Talks Health podcast! Today, we're tackling more questions from one of our listeners who wanted to know all about the link between adrenaline, thyroid, and blood sugar. We're going to explore how stress hormones like adrenaline can mess with your energy levels and why managing stress is a must for anyone looking to optimize their thyroid health.We’ll never feel at our best if we're constantly stressed, so understanding and managing

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Ep 124: Kicking Chronic Constipation, Bloating,...

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2025/04/10

Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Liz Roman, also known as The Poop Queen! Liz and I dive into her journey with chronic constipation and how she turned a personal health challenge into a mission to help others fix their own gut health issues.Liz shares how her struggles with digestive issues led her to create her 'Poop Queen' Instagram account and start initiatives like the 12 Days of Constipation Challenge during the holidays. We discuss the importance of diet diversity for gut health and how our

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Ep 123: Thyroid Thursday #6 — The Vital Connection...

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2025/04/03

For this week’s Thyroid Thursday, one of our listeners wanted to know about the importance of Vitamin A and why it's not commonly discussed in the context of thyroid health. Specifically, she asked whether low thyroid function impacts the release of Vitamin A from the liver or if low Vitamin A levels affect thyroid function.So to help answer this question, we’ll explore the components needed to make cortisol, including cholesterol, Vitamin A, and T3, and discuss whether low Vitamin A can result in

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Ep. 122: 4 Reasons Why Your FDN Protocols Might Not...

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2025/03/20

Today, I am joined by my friend and fellow Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner Alison Jordan, founder of Better Belly Therapies. Alison and I both graduated from FDN around five or six years ago, and she has since helped over 600 clients address the root causes of gut and health issues through her unique Gut Healer System.In our conversation, we dive into the intricacies of failed health protocols and explore the four major failure points that hinder clients from achieving their wellness

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Ep. 121: Thyroid Thursday #5 — What About Iodine? How...

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2025/03/13

Welcome back to another Thyroid Thursday episode, and as always, thank you for all of your pre-submitted questions! In this episode, I tackle a big one: How do I know if I need iodine, and how much do I need?To kick things off, I share why iodine is so essential for thyroid function and what factors could be causing a deficiency, particularly in the U.S., where seafood and seaweed consumption are low on average. I'll also discuss the impact of antagonistic elements like fluoride, which can block

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Ep. 120: Giving Up Gluten: The #1 Thing That Changed...

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2025/03/06

Today I'm thrilled to have the incredible Dr. Tabatha Barber join us on the show. Dr. Barber and I recently connected at the Mindshare Conference, and in this episode, she shares so much incredible information on fasting, eating nutrient-rich whole foods, and their widespread impacts on thyroid health.Dr. Barber has decades of experience as a triple board-certified physician, focusing on a holistic and integrated approach to women’s health. She discusses how changes in diet like the removal of

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