Thyroid After 40: What’s Really Slowing Down Your Metabolism?

This episode is sponsored by Alloy and AirDoctor. - Alloy - Spoiler: you can feel amazing in menopause. Visit https://myalloy.com and **use code FLIPPING50 for 20% off your first order**! - AirDoctor | Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and **use promo code FLIPPING50 and get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models**, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely FREE! All AirDoctor air purifiers come with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Thyroid health in menopause can be the missing piece behind the fatigue, weight changes, brain fog, and “why isn’t my old routine working anymore?” frustration so many women experience after 40. Is it menopause, your thyroid, stress, or a combination of all three? In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky breaks down the difference between hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Hashimoto’s, and Graves’ disease—and why your symptoms may deserve a closer look. You’ll learn why TSH alone may not tell the whole story, how hormones and everyday exposures can affect thyroid function, and what testing, nutrition, and lifestyle changes may help. If you’re navigating thyroid health in menopause, this conversation will help you connect the dots and take a smarter next step. **My Guest:** **Dr. Eric Osansky** is a chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and a certified functional medicine practitioner who has been helping people with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's since 2009. He is the author of the books "Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves' Disease", "The Hyperthyroid Healing Diet", and "Hashimoto's Triggers", and is the host of the Save My Thyroid podcast. Dr. Osansky was personally diagnosed with Graves’ disease in 2008 and was able to restore his health through a natural approach, and since then has helped other reverse their hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto's condition through his SAVED Thyroid framework. **Questions We Answer in This Episode:** - *\[00:05:38]* Why is thyroid function so important for metabolism and overall health? - *\[00:06:19]* What made you focus on thyroid health—and what can your Graves’ disease journey teach us? - *\[00:09:00]* What are the myths and truths about thyroid dysfunction? - *\[00:20:55]* Why do thyroid issues seem more common during midlife and menopause? - *\[00:23:50]* What everyday habits and exposures may contribute to thyroid dysfunction? - *\[00:33:36]* Can thyroid function improve with lifestyle changes—even after starting medication? Can thyroid medication be reduced or discontinued—and what options should women know about? **Connect with Dr. Eric**: - Website - Save My Thyroid - Facebook - Save Your Thyroid and Natural Thyroid Treatment - Instagram - @drericosansky - YouTube - NaturalThyroidDoctor - SubStack - @savemythyroid **Connect with Flipping 50:** - Facebook Group - ⁠Flipping50 Insiders⁠ - Instagram - ⁠@Flipping50TV⁠ - YouTube - ⁠@Flipping50TV⁠ - More Episodes - ⁠Flipping 50 The Stronger Way **Other Episodes You Might Like:** - Previous Episode - Chasing Skinny After 50: When Weight Loss Conflicts with Longevity - Next Episode - **Can’t Lose Belly Fat After Menopause? Your Sleep May Be Why** - More Like This - Cracking the Thyroid Health Code in Midlife **Resources:** - Don’t know where to start? Book your Discovery Call with Debra. Leave this session with insight into exactly what to do right now to make small changes, smart decisions about your exercise time and energy. - Use Flipping 50 Strong Aging Index to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. 🎧 Want to take this conversation further? Get the full story from this episode HERE.