#144: Thyroid Thursday Part 1: Constipation, Gut Health & the Hidden Root of Hypothyroid Symptoms

September 4, 2025

In this Episode:

Welcome to Part 1 of our Thyroid Thursday series! In this episode, Sophie dives into the gut-thyroid connection, how constipation and leaky gut impact hormone health, and the functional medicine tools that can help.

We talk about:
• Why gut health is critical for thyroid function
• Nutrients you need for hormone production
• Constipation strategies and fiber tips
• How stress wrecks your digestion
• What to do next if you want real healing

🔗 Access the Constipation Guide
🔗 Learn more about SHE Thrives Group Program
🔗 Apply for GI Map Testing

Episode Summary:

Sophie Shepherd kicks off a six-part Thyroid Thursday series with a deep dive into the connection between digestive health and thyroid function. In this episode, she shares how leaky gut, nutrient deficiencies, poor gut motility, and chronic constipation contribute to hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. She offers tips for improving digestion, healing the gut lining, managing endotoxins, and identifying hidden infections through GI Map testing. The episode closes with an invitation to her SHE Thrives Group Program, offering personalized gut-thyroid support.

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