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Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 45: When T3 Doesn’t Work — Why Thyroid Medication Can Make You Feel Worse (Part 1)
In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs tackles a frustrating and surprisingly common problem: why T3-containing thyroid medications don’t always help—and can sometimes make patients feel worse.
Drawing from years of clinical experience and personal insight, Dr. Gibbs explains that when T3 “fails,” the problem is often not the medication itself, but the physiology surrounding it. She walks through the most common reasons T3 is poorly tolerated, including stimulant sensitivity, blood sugar instability, cortisol dysregulation, circadian rhythm disruption, and nutrient deficiencies.
Dr. Gibbs shares the real-life case of a patient named Barbara, illustrating how strategic changes to medication timing, lifestyle factors, and metabolic support led to dramatic improvement after years of struggle. She also provides practical guidance for patients and clinicians on how to safely optimize T3 therapy.
This is Part 1 of a deeper series on T3 therapy and thyroid optimization.
Tune in to understand why T3 doesn’t always work—and what to fix before giving up on it.
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Episode Highlights
00:34 – Why T3 Medications Often Fail
01:04 – Dr. Gibbs’ Personal Journey
02:27 – Common Problems with T3 Therapy
04:30 – Case Study: Barbara’s Experience
08:12 – Factors That Affect T3 Tolerance
08:45 – Stimulants and T3 Sensitivity
10:56 – Blood Sugar and Thyroid Hormones
12:20 – Circadian Rhythm & Sleep Issues
14:23 – Cortisol and Stress Effects
16:09 – Nutrient Deficiencies That Block Progress
19:34 – Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Understanding T3 is about timing, metabolism, and context—not just dosage.
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Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 44: How Hypothyroidism Affects Your Mental Health (And Why It’s Often Missed)
In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs explores the often underestimated psychological impact of hypothyroidism, sharing the powerful story of a patient named Mike whose life unraveled before his thyroid disease was properly recognized.
Dr. Gibbs explains how thyroid dysfunction can quietly drive symptoms like depression, anxiety, emotional flatness, irritability, and loss of motivation — even when standard lab tests appear “normal.” She examines why mainstream medicine frequently misses these connections, how delayed diagnosis affects identity and mental health, and why both dismissal and poorly guided alternative care can make things worse.
This episode also addresses:
Why men are often overlooked in thyroid diagnosis
How chronic symptoms erode confidence, relationships, and work performance
The emotional fallout of being told “nothing is wrong”
What integrative thyroid care can do differently — and earlier
Dr. Gibbs introduces new programs designed to support both patients and clinicians in recognizing thyroid-driven psychological symptoms sooner and treating them more effectively.
 If you’ve ever felt emotionally lost, dismissed, or misunderstood while struggling with thyroid symptoms — this episode is for you.
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Episode Highlights
00:00 – The psychological impact of thyroid disease
03:05 – Mike’s story: a common but overlooked struggle
06:48 – Gender differences in thyroid diagnosis
08:17 – Where the medical system falls short
17:33 – Integrative solutions that help patients sooner
18:17 – Programs and resources for patients and clinicians
19:44 – Final thoughts and call to action
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Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 43: New Year’s Resolutions for Thyroid Patients in 2026
Welcome to the first Beyond the Thyroid episode recorded in 2026, released during Thyroid Awareness Month.
In this episode, Dr. Dana Gibbs outlines five critical things thyroid patients must stop doing in 2026 if they want to move beyond frustration, dismissal, and incomplete care. These are not surface-level resolutions — they are foundational mindset and treatment shifts that determine whether patients truly improve or stay stuck with “normal labs” and persistent symptoms.
Dr. Gibbs explains why outdated assumptions about thyroid care continue to dominate medicine — and how patients can take back control by understanding what really matters in thyroid and hormone health.
In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s time to stop:
Treating TSH as the gold standard
Ignoring reverse T3
Obsessing over antibody levels without understanding Hashimoto’s
Overlooking insulin resistance
Relying solely on levothyroxine when symptoms persist
This episode sets the tone for 2026: informed patients, better questions, and smarter thyroid care.
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Episode Highlights
00:00 – Introduction & 2026 Thyroid Resolutions
03:38 – Resolution #1: Stop Treating TSH as the Gold Standard
05:39 – Resolution #2: Stop Ignoring Reverse T3
06:59 – Resolution #3: Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease
14:11 – Resolution #4: Addressing Insulin Resistance
17:41 – Resolution #5: Moving Beyond Levothyroxine Alone
19:39 – Empowering Patients with Knowledge
21:24 – Conclusion and Call to Action
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Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 42: Understanding Modern Trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson
In this powerful and compassionate episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs is joined by Dr. Christy Gibson, a family physician and trauma therapist, to explore the concept of modern trauma — the cumulative impact of smaller, often invisible wounds that leave people feeling unsafe, unseen, or unheard.
Dr. Gibson introduces the idea that trauma isn’t always caused by a single catastrophic event. Instead, it can develop through repeated experiences of dismissal, chronic stress, medical encounters, or societal pressures. Together, Dr. Gibbs and Dr. Gibson discuss how trauma shows up in the nervous system, how it intersects with chronic illness and endocrine dysfunction, and why so many patients feel stuck in “survival mode.”
The conversation also explores practical and emerging approaches to healing, including nervous system regulation, body-based practices, affirmations, polyvagal theory, and the evolving role of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy — with an emphasis on safety, context, and informed care.
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Episode Highlights
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – Understanding Modern Trauma with Dr. Christy Gibson
02:45 – Dr. Gibson’s Personal Journey with Trauma
04:33 – Defining Modern Trauma and Its Impact
06:03 – Media, Society, and Chronic Stress
10:46 – Medical Trauma and Complex Trauma
16:38 – Polyvagal Theory & Befriending the Nervous System
23:46 – Techniques for Managing Trauma Responses
26:51 – Understanding the Stress Response
27:35 – Trauma Therapy and the Endocrine System
28:20 – Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
29:31 – Set and Setting in Psychedelic Therapy
30:43 – Challenges in Clinical Research
32:22 – Rebuilding Safety and Agency
34:42 – Developing Nervous System Skills
42:04 – Chronic Illness Identity
46:35 – Resilience vs. Post-Traumatic Growth
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Beyond the Thyroid – Episode 41: Reversing Osteoporosis with Hormone Therapy
In this episode of Beyond the Thyroid, Dr. Dana Gibbs takes a deep dive into osteoporosis — and why bone loss is often misunderstood, undertreated, and unnecessarily feared. Rather than focusing solely on prescription bone drugs, Dr. Gibbs explains the critical role hormones play in bone health, including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid hormone.
Using real patient stories and current science, Dr. Gibbs shows how osteoporosis is not just a calcium problem — it’s a hormonal and metabolic issue. She outlines how thoughtfully applied hormone therapy, combined with proper nutrition, supplements, and strength training, can stabilize or even improve bone density in the right patients.
This episode is essential listening if you’ve been told you have osteopenia or osteoporosis, are concerned about fractures, or want alternatives to standard pharmaceutical approaches.
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Episode Highlights
00:00 – Introduction to Episode 41
00:11 – Understanding Osteoporosis and Hormonal Connections
02:13 – Case Study: Elaine’s Journey
03:45 – The Role of Hormones in Bone Health
06:19 – Hormone Therapy and Bone Density
12:55 – Thyroid Hormones and Bone Loss
16:39 – Exercise and Nutrition for Bone Health
21:58 – Debunking Myths and Final Thoughts
25:02 – Conclusion and Next Steps
Strong bones require more than calcium — they require hormonal balance. Tune in now.
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