Episode Details

Hashimoto's is the most common autoimmune condition in women — yet it is frequently overlooked, misunderstood, and missed on standard lab testing.

In this episode of The GoodLife in Health and Wellness, Dr. Kate Duncan breaks down the critical difference between hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's, why a normal TSH does not always mean a healthy thyroid, and the symptom patterns that strongly suggest thyroid autoimmunity.

You'll learn:

• Why hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's are not the same condition
• How thyroid antibodies can rise years before labs flag a problem
• The common symptoms that are often dismissed as stress, aging, or hormonal changes
• The gut–immune–thyroid connection and why intestinal health matters
• Why medication alone may not address the full picture
• What a root-cause, whole-body approach actually looks like

If you've been told your labs are normal but you still feel exhausted, foggy, inflamed, or out of balance, this episode will help you understand why — and what to consider next.

This episode is part of our Autoimmune & Gut Health series for Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month. Next week, we'll continue the conversation with The Stress–Autoimmune Connection: how trauma, cortisol, and chronic fight-or-flight patterns drive autoimmune flare-ups.

If you're ready to take a deeper dive into supporting your hormones, immune system, and metabolism, Dr. Duncan's upcoming Bootcamp begins March 24th. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for details on how to join.