Hi Beautiful! As I was out earlier, I noticed the first daffodils and crocuses starting to peek through the soil. The air was mild, the sky was clear, and for the first time in months, it felt like winter was finally loosening its grip. For those of us with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s, this shift in seasons can feel like a real turning point. Winter can be especially tough when your thyroid isn’t functioning optimally. Low thyroid levels can make it incredibly hard to stay warm, and for...
10 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Beautiful!, This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 17-23, 2025), and there's something I've noticed in our community that I think deserves more attention. I ran a poll in our Facebook group a while back asking about whether members were either diagnosed or thought they were on the neurodiversity spectrum. Amazingly 61% of those responding either have a diagnosis or suspect they might have ADHD, autism, or both. That's not a coincidence, and today I want to talk about why. PLUS...
15 days ago • 3 min read
Hi, I saw something in another thyroid support group today that broke my heart. A woman shared how she'd been following one of those big brand weight loss memberships religiously - tracking every point, attending every meeting, doing EVERYTHING right... And when she went for her weigh-in? She'd gained weight. The comments were filled with similar stories. Women blaming themselves, feeling like failures, wondering what they were doing wrong. So I need to tell you something important: It's not...
18 days ago • 2 min read
I had a moment of realisation this week. You know how we always hear, “Put yourself first, take care of yourself!”? I say it myself all the time. But when life is demanding—when work is piling up, family needs you, things are breaking (cars, bodies, spirits)—how do we actually do that? My husband’s away, my workload has exploded, my dad needs more support, and I can feel myself getting run down. Sore throat, exhaustion creeping in. And, of course, because I have thyroid issues, I know stress...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hi If you’re struggling to lose weight with hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, I want you to know this — it’s not your fault. Most women I work with feel overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice. They don’t know where to start, so they follow the old “eat less, exercise more” advice doctors give… and then wonder why it’s not working. With every failed attempt, their confidence takes a hit—not just in their ability to lose weight, but in their own body. They start to feel like they’re fighting...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi I wanted to share something that happened today while I was doing my 91-year-old dad's weekly shopping. (And I know many of you are probably juggling similar caregiving responsibilities – it's not always easy, is it?) There I was in Tesco, rushing around like we all do, when I hit that familiar lunchtime dilemma. You know the one – where the sandwich section seems to be calling your name, but deep down you know those gluten-filled options aren't what your body needs. Let's be honest – we...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
TW: This email discusses depression and suicidal thoughts related to thyroid conditions. Please take care of yourself and read when you're in a good headspace. I need to share something important with you today - something I wish someone had told me years ago. Recently, I came across a study that confirmed what I've long suspected: people with Hashimoto's and hypothyroidism face a significantly higher risk of depression and suicidal thoughts. The research, published in a Danish nationwide...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Something happened in my Facebook group recently that made my blood boil, and I need to talk about it with you. One of our members went to see an endocrinologist to ask about T3/T4 combination therapy, and do you know what they told her? "Well, we can put you on T4 and T3, but it'll shorten your life." My heart sank when I read this. Because I know right now, there might be hundreds of you facing this seemingly impossible choice: "Do you want to feel better, or do you want to live longer?"...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi I was thinking about you today, and I wanted to share something personal that might resonate with your own experience. I vividly remember sitting in that doctor's office, hearing those words: "Your TSH is a bit raised." I walked out feeling completely lost, my head spinning with questions. What does the thyroid even do? What does this mean for my life? Maybe you've been there too. Here's what I see happening all too often (tell me if this sounds familiar): You start with hope. Finally, a...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read