Thyroid | Tara Thorne Nutrition

All-things-cortisol in perimenopause. Are levels usually high or low? Should we test cortisol? If so, how? Everything you need to know!

by Tara Thorne | Mar 10, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

Cortisol plays a critical role in how your body handles stress, energy, and metabolism—but in perimenopause, it can easily become imbalanced, leading to fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, and disrupted sleep. In this episode, Tara unpacks everything you need to know about...

An interview with a mentor of mine, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, cutting through myths about HRT.

by Tara Thorne | Feb 25, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

Tara sits down with one of her mentors, Dr. Daved Rosensweet, to have an important conversation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and why so many women are left in the dark when it comes to their options. Dr. Rosensweet has been at the forefront of bioidentical...

The functional lab work to do & NOT to do to save you $$ + the winning combo for tackling your symptoms & optimising health, no matter WHAT you’re struggling with.

by Tara Thorne | Feb 18, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

Many women spend hundreds—sometimes thousands—of dollars on functional lab tests that may not actually give them the insights they need to improve their health. In this episode, Tara breaks down which at-home functional tests are truly worth the investment and which...

An important story about my friend who ignored her health for too long.

by Tara Thorne | Feb 11, 2025 | peri-menopause, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

In this episode, Tara discusses the vital importance of paying attention to thyroid health and its significant role in overall wellness. She shares a cautionary tale of a long-time friend who was unknowingly battling severe hypothyroidism, highlighting the common...

Thyroid health: a quick overview of the must-knows

by Tara Thorne | Jan 24, 2024 | Balancing your hormones, Minerals, peri-menopause, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

This episode takes us through the crucial aspects of thyroid health, especially in midlife and perimenopausal years. We discuss the symptoms of a sluggish thyroid, the importance of comprehensive thyroid blood work, and the impactful role of cellular hypothyroidism....

Why “estrogen dominance” in perimenopause isn’t entirely accurate & why LOW estrogen is far more dangerous.

by Tara Thorne | Sep 19, 2023 | Balancing your hormones, Blood Sugar Control, Gut Health, Heart disease, Hormone Health, Podcast Episode, Thyroid

In this episode, I dispel a few common myths around estrogen and menopause. I delve into the dangers of low estrogen levels and debunk the notion that perimenopause is solely characterized by estrogen dominance. I also touch on how taking the ‘natural’...