Is It Really Your Thyroid? The Truth About Weight Gain, Fatigue and “Normal” Labs with Dietitian Priscilla Swahn

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re cutting through the misinformation surrounding thyroid health and nutrition. Joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swahn, we unpack how the thyroid actually impacts metabolism and weight, why you may still have symptoms despite “normal” labs, what the science says about popular thyroid diets and supplements, and what actually matters when managing thyroid dysfunction.

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• What Does Your Thyroid Actually Do?

• Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism Symptoms

• Can Your Thyroid Labs Be “Normal” but You Still Feel Off?

• How Much Does Your Thyroid Affect Weight Loss?

• Does Thyroid Medication Cause Weight Loss?

• How Chronic Dieting Can Affect Your Thyroid

• Thyroid Diet & Supplement Myths, Debunked

• What Should You Actually Eat for Thyroid Health?

• The Problem With the “Broken Metabolism” Narrative

• Your Weight Doesn’t Need a Medical Explanation

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Priscilla Swahn

• www.priscillaswahn.com

• The Hormone & Thyroid Healing Podcast

• www.instagram.com/priscillaswahn.rd

👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219766/

• https://www.thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight/

• https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/4/e1741/5771362

• https://europepmc.org/article/MED/24936556

DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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