E60: Gut Health & Hashimoto’s: How Bloating, Thyroid, and Autoimmunity Are All Connected

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05/13/25 • 33 min

In this powerful episode, I’m joined by gut and autoimmune nutritionist Sarah Khan, who shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis as a teenager—and what she wishes more women knew about the connection between gut health, thyroid function, and autoimmune disease.

Sarah opens up about:

Her early experience navigating symptoms like fatigue and brain fog
What Hashimoto’s actually is and why it’s often underdiagnosed in women
The role of leaky gut and dysbiosis in triggering and worsening autoimmune conditions
How gut health influences hormone balance and immune regulation
Why proper testing (and interpretation of results) is critical for diagnosis
Practical steps to help prevent or reduce autoimmune symptoms by improving gut health

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with Hashimoto’s or are simply dealing with chronic bloating and fatigue, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface—and how to advocate for your own health.

Connect with Sarah:
IG: @sarah.k_nutritionist
Website: sarahfunctionalnutritionist.com

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Sarah opens up about:

Her early experience navigating symptoms like fatigue and brain fog
What Hashimoto’s actually is and why it’s often underdiagnosed in women
The role of leaky gut and dysbiosis in triggering and worsening autoimmune conditions
How gut health influences hormone balance and immune regulation
Why proper testing (and interpretation of results) is critical for diagnosis
Practical steps to help prevent or reduce autoimmune symptoms by improving gut health

Connect with Sarah:
IG: @sarah.k_nutritionist
Website: sarahfunctionalnutritionist.com

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Can tracking your blood sugar help you beat the bloat — without cutting carbs or going on a restrictive diet?

In this episode, I’m sharing what happened when I wore a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for two weeks and tracked how my body responded to food, exercise, sleep, and stress. From unexpected blood sugar spikes to discovering that a controversial breakfast choice didn’t spike me at all, this experiment was full of surprises — and tons of insight.

I’ll walk you through:

What a CGM is and how it works
Why CGMs can be helpful for anyone, not just diabetics
My biggest takeaways (like how I reduced a big blood sugar spike by tweaking my meal order + movement)
Why you don’t need a CGM to balance your blood sugar or reduce bloating
The simple habits I now swear by to feel more energized, less bloated, and more in control of my cravings

If you’re participating in my Bloat-Free Summer Challenge, this episode will help you connect the dots between blood sugar and bloat — and give you even more motivation to stick with the habits we're practicing this week!

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E61: From Celiac Diagnosis to Cookie Queen: How Carolyn Turned Gut Struggles Into a Gluten-Free Brand

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When Carolyn Haeler was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, she quickly realized how limited—and disappointing—most gluten-free snacks were. Instead of settling, she decided to do something about it. In this episode, Carolyn shares her journey from chronic gut struggles to founding Mightylicious, a gluten-free cookie company that’s redefining what "safe and delicious" can look like.

We dive into how her diagnosis changed her relationship with food, the gap she saw in the gluten-free market, and how high-quality, simple ingredients can support both gut health and flavour. Carolyn also offers heartfelt advice for anyone newly diagnosed with Celiac or struggling to get answers about their gut symptoms.

Whether you're gluten-free, Celiac, or just curious about how food impacts your gut, this episode will leave you inspired—and maybe a little hungry.

Connect with Carolyn:
Website: mightylicious.com
IG: @mightyliciousfoods