Thyroid Warrior Podcast
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsThis podcast outlines the journey to managing Hashimoto's Disease for Ebony Colina that started over 13 years ago. In this podcast, you will learn about how I was able to reduce many of my symptoms through a variety of different channels. There will be both individual accounts and interviews that seek to help others determine the best strategies to become whole, happy and healthy.
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Season 2. 163 The Aftermath
March 20, 2024 03:22 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MBThis podcast episode is just the beginning of something new... When managing grief, conflict, chronic illness, or life in general, it can be A LOT. My wish for you is that you will be able to check in with your body. I have lived the true definition of you can't be someone else's something if you're nothing for yourself. Can you take some time to figure out the following questions: What do I want? What makes me feel good? What have I said yes to, that I should have said no to? ...
Season 1. 165 Living Wills and Healthcare Proxies
July 12, 2023 09:36 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThis week is a very important topic - living wills, advanced directives, and healthcare proxies. It is critical to have a conversation about these topics, and I encourage you to choose a trusted advocate or caregiver who can make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to. Please don't forget to document important information that may be crucial in times of emergency or if you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself: Keep track of passwords, bank accounts, and cont...
Season 1. 164 Managing Grief
June 15, 2023 23:51 - 17 minutes - 25.4 MBThis podcast episode is about the struggle to manage grief. We are discussing how grief has impacted my thyroid condition, and I discuss the importance of expressing oneself and seeking support during challenging times. Grief will impact us differently, but it is important to connect with people and a care team who will support you throughout the entire process.
Season 1. 163 It All Falls Down
May 10, 2023 13:58 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBThis series is very close to home. This text discusses the importance of advocacy and communication in healthcare, particularly when it comes to end-of-life planning and death. This series is going to highlight the importance of establishing support systems, learning how to utilize clear communication during difficult times, and why it's so important to be open to having difficult conversations around death. Since it is Mental Health Awareness Month, I will also be hosting a kindness and g...
Season 1. 162. What About Lifestyle?
February 27, 2023 04:05 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBWhen we think about our health, it can be easy to assume we don't have many options. However, I have been exploring different forms of treatment to support my health from Western Medicine to other modalities, including acupuncture and I must say, it's been great. I have recently been paying more attention to lifestyle medicine because I can't accept that prevention of disease is impossible for many of us. I also strongly believe in starting small and creating habits that will help you su...
Season 1. 161 Reintroduction
February 18, 2023 17:08 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBFor those of you who may be new to the show, let me reintroduce myself. My name is Ebony, I have Hashimoto's Disease, I am a patient advocate, personal trainer, nutrition coach and aromatherapist. Through my own struggles, I have learned so much about this condition and have made it my mission to share what I have learned with all of you. As we move forward with the podcast, I am excited to announce that we will be taking a seasons-based approach. Each season will focus on a specif...
160. RESToration-Find Your People
October 14, 2022 13:40 - 12 minutes - 18 MBSometimes it can be a challenge to outgrow the things that used to make you feel safe and secure. We all know the struggle even when we're not aware of it: You want to say no to going out because you just don't like it anymore You've outgrown your current circle of friends, but you don't know how to say it Things that used to seem really difficult are merely bumps Don't forget that you can change and each of us will evolve over time. It doesn't make you a bad person, but you'll have to...
159. RESToration Part 2 The Secret Sauce
September 15, 2022 12:59 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, we are going to talk about exploring this question: "Am I safe here"? I heard this question on a podcast from the Truth Doctor and it has revolutionized my thought process related to how I process my emotions, trauma and my condition. I also spoke about ACEs or Adverse Childhood Events and I encourage you to be sure to do things that make you comfortable and safe while you explore this concept. For more informationon ACEs, check out: https://www.cdc.gov/violencepr...
158. RESToration Series-Why Bother?
September 01, 2022 16:01 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we are going to go deep and talk about some real stuff. For months, it has been a challenge and I often find myself asking the question "Why Bother"? This series is going to be going in detail with this. Updates: If you missed last week's episode, check out Near Country Provisions at nearcountry.com and enter the code "Ebony" for free meat provisions. Today is the last day to grab my Go Ahead, Eat the Cookie program at $197. Head to joyfulebony.com/cookiecourse to sign ...
157. Interview with Adam Gerson of Near Country Provisions
August 11, 2022 11:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn today's episode, we have a treat of having a different perspective on Hashimoto's Disease. As many of us know, women are at a higher risk of developing Hashimoto's Disease, but that doesn't mean that men can't develop it. We all develop passions for good health in different ways and today's guest, Adam Gerson, of Near Country Provisions shares how he used the information from his journey to develop a subscription-based meat delivery service in the Mid Atlantic region (DC, Maryland and V...
156. Different Approach to Wellness with Shalini Arora
August 03, 2022 23:38 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThis podcast episode highlights Shalini Arora of Sunny Side of You. She helps busy people on the go, with no time and energy, nurture a healthy lifestyle using principles of Natural Hygiene so that they become their best versions. We spoke about various ways of living a healthy lifestyle and she talks about different strategies to take care of oneself. You can check out her free masterclass here: https://www.balancethyroid.com/register
155. Awareness in Action- Can You Change It
June 24, 2022 12:04 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIt is very easy for us to focus so much on being self-sufficient. However, we forget that we contribute to our stress. Being aware means more than processing your environment. It can also relate to your body and how it responds to things, places, or people. Today, I want to ask you this question…can you change your circumstances when you don't like them? Maybe you can…maybe you can't; however, there are things you can do when you are unable to remove yourself from a situ...
154. Awareness in Action
June 02, 2022 14:23 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThis podcast episode is calling out some of the feelings associated with things we tend not to say out loud. Each of us has unique life experiences that will impact how we react to things that happen to us. Today I'm sharing how comments from our loved ones can be helpful and hurtful, especially when it comes to how we manage our conditions or choices related to our health.
153. Just Don't Stay There with Kim Walsh
May 12, 2022 12:53 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBJust don’t stay there… Take a listen to Kim Walsh of Warrior Forward as we discuss her account of learning about her condition. One big takeaway for me as I listened again has been sometimes we do have to push forward in the moment, but it’s so important to take time to grieve and heal. https://www.warriorforward.com/
152. Awareness
May 12, 2022 12:48 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIt can be very easy to get lost in the "I'm fine" trap. I often ask my friends, how are you really? I want you to focus on the same thing today. How are you? What's really going on? It's totally okay if that is something you are struggling with right now in this season, but I want to remind you that you can do it, whatever it is...even if it means going slower than originally planned.
151. You Get to Decide with Dr. Tonia Winchester
May 12, 2022 12:40In this podcast episode, we talked to Dr. Tonia Winchester or Coach Tonia about her journey as a functional medicine doctor and how she wanted to do more with her patients. We discussed everything from deciding the best modality or mode for approaching wellness, to our mindset and how we show up for ourselves. Check her out: https://www.drtoniawinchester.com/ https://www.instagram.com/coachtonia/ When Tonia was 10 years old she decided she no longer wanted to be a marine biologist. W...
150. Herbal Oils and Vegetable Oils
May 12, 2022 12:38 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBToday's podcast episode is all about vegetable oils. Yes, we are still in high school chemistry as we review the basic structures of lipids and such. However, when you understand the makeup of plant oils, you can develop an understanding of why some of your favorite products work. Also, we celebrated Thyroid Awareness Month in January! Visit joyfulebony.com/thyroidawarenessmonth for all of the details, plus, some proceeds will be going to autoimmune.org!
149. The Basics of Our Skin
May 12, 2022 12:34149. This will be one of our sciency podcast episode series. We are talking about the basic structures of skin and why it's important to protect it, especially when we are concerned about our thyroid condition. It'll all make sense over time as we walk through the rationale behind vegetable oils, carrier oils and best practices for your skin! Check out soulabeautyco.com for my aromatherapy shop!
148. Patient Portals
May 12, 2022 12:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode is all about patient portals. It may be easy to call the doctor's office, but you also want to be able to see your health information at a glance and be able to message your care team.
147. My Four Favorite Health Apps
May 12, 2022 12:24I love being efficient when it comes to time, but also when it comes to prioritizing my health. I use apps to manage my thyroid condition and I'm excited to share 4 resources with you in this episode. Take a listen to learn why I love: 1. Good RX 2. Drugs.com 3. Elly Health 4. Mango Health
Patient Portals
November 05, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBThis podcast episode explains the basics of patient portals and why they're important. If you've ever wondered why patient portals are extremely beneficial for managing your health, here are some reasons why: Review all of your labs, test results, and notes Because of the 21st Century Cures Act (in the US), you now have access to provider notes. What's most important is to recognize is that sometimes, because of this, you may receive results before your provider has a chance to review it....
Care Coordination 146
October 28, 2021 11:03 - 12 minutes - 12 MBCare coordination is defined as the process of organizing patient care and any activity for that patient to improve health outcomes (AHRQ.GOV). In this podcast episode, we go over the basics of what that means and I provide you with an overview of how this works. We are also setting the stage for effective communication in the doctor's office. This brings me to a bonus! I'm so excited to share that my health journal is available digitally! Grab yours here: https://www.joyfulebony.com/...
Social Determinants of Health...an Example 145
October 07, 2021 15:14 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBToday's episode is giving you an actual example of how social determinants of health can impact someone's care. For me, we have to have a more broad conversation about care. It's not solely on race. If we could focus more on how similar we are despite our experiences and differences. Yes, health disparities exist. Yes, minority populations are usually impacted by these structural issues. However, WE have all struggled with access to care. WE come from different backgrounds and ...
Understanding Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health Intro-144
September 17, 2021 19:46 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBHealth disparities aren't something that impact people of color. Each of us are impacted in different ways. This podcast episode is going to begin the process of exploring how we can all recognize how each of us has much more in common from the perspective of access to care. Today, I will be introducing the basics of social determinants of health. You can reference healthypeople.gov in the US to read more.
Create a Filing System-143
August 20, 2021 03:03 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBI cannot stress the importance of having a filing system in place to keep track of your health information. It is key that you take the time to get your after visit summary printed as well as your records together. Utilize your electronic patient portal if you have one and don't be afraid to ask questions. I always stress the importance of keeping a health journal,but you need one now more than ever!
Health Literacy Part 2-Limited English Proficiency 142
August 12, 2021 12:04 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWe are continuing the conversation about health literacy, but this time the focus is on what's called limited English proficiency. Being able to understand what is being discussed with you is key, especially if English is not your first language. In this podcast episode, I also discuss why a medical interpreter may be needed and what to expect. Share this with a friend! For more information, visit: lep.gov https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/limited-en...
Health Literacy Part 1 -141
July 30, 2021 03:18 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBHow do you like to receive information? Verbal Written Video In this podcast episode, we are starting he process of discussing health literacy, which is a very important topic! We often miss opportunities to truly understand concepts when we don't fully grasp what is being told to us during our healthcare visits. For more information on health literacy, visit the following sites: https://www.hrsa.gov/about/organization/bureaus/ohe/health-literacy/index.html https://www.cd...
What is Advocacy?140
July 15, 2021 19:38 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we are going to set the stage to talk about all things advocacy, SDOH, and health literacy. It's time to start the process to dig deeper into the healthcare perspective so that you can be an advocate for yourself and your loved ones. In the meantime, grab my advocacy checklist and video series by going to joyfulebony.com/advocacy
Introduction to the 21 Century Cures Act-139
June 24, 2021 18:44 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBA recent flare up has taught me quite a bit. 1. The lessons learned throughout the show's history prove to be true. 2. It is incredibly important that you advocate for yourself. No one knows your body the way you do. 3. Understand that there are now changes in legislation that offer insight into what you can now view as a patient. Hello 21st Century Cures Act in the States. At a high level, this act seeks to do two primary things: 1. It helps you as the patient have the ability to...
Essential Oils in Pregnancy and Children-138
May 27, 2021 03:33 - 13 minutes - 13.1 MBThere is a lot of controversy about essential oils and the first trimester of pregnancy. It's important to talk to your doctor about all alternatives methods you use to help with your symptoms. I err on the side of caution and recommend to use essential oils after your first trimester, but use oils like ginger, neroli or sweet orange. Always make sure you check out the botanical name, which company you're looking into (I love Plant Therapy, Simplers Botanicals and Pranarom). With childr...
Carrier Oils-137
May 14, 2021 01:28 - 20 minutes - 19.5 MBOur skin is incredible. It protects us from many things and does some amazing things! On today's episode, I'm focusing on how to nourish the outermost layer of our skin and I'm talking about the benefits of three carrier oils: Sunflower Safflower Flaxseed Oil Why are these vegetable oils so important? They are high in linoleic acid, which is a fatty acid that protects our skin from losing water (in the most simple terms). I also provide a simple recipe for a body oil (2 ounces): 1/2...
Hormonal Support Essential Oils-136
May 06, 2021 12:58 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBEssential oils have wonderful therapeutic actions. In this podcast episode, we are exploring two essential oils that can be used for hormone support (think cramps and mood support). As always, please check in with your doctor to make sure that the essential oils used do not interfere with current medication or medical therapies.
Less Known Uplifting Essential Oils-135
May 01, 2021 02:28 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWe know about the common essential oils to uplift your mood, but what about others? In this podcast episode, we are exploring three: Cypress Sweet Marjoram Mandarin We walk through the therapeutic properties, where they're typically harvested from and how you can blend them with other essential oils. Of course, I recommend that you conduct your own research to determine what works best for you and please check with a physician prior to adding essential oils to your wellness regime...
Safety and Essential Oils-134
April 15, 2021 15:13 - 20 minutes - 9.23 MBLet’s talk about essential oil safety. There are so many misconceptions about essential oils and in this series, we’re going to try to tackle some of those so that you can make informed decisions. Keep in mind that essential oils are not a cure all and should not serve as a medical alternative. You should always speak to a healthcare provider about your unique needs. When we think about essential oils, the key is understanding their power and volatility. Essential oils are extracted from...
What Is Aromatherapy-133
April 09, 2021 00:31 - 14 minutes - 6.99 MBIn order to really promote our well being and just kind of boost our wellbeing from a physical, spiritual, and emotional perspective. It is also not just about “Oh, do you want some lavender oil with your massage?” No. That's not all that it is nor is it an air freshener. There is a lot more research coming out to review the efficacy of essential oils. However, we have to remember a few things: Lavender and tea tree oils aren’t the only essential oils that you can use (or should...
Our Sense of Smell 132
April 01, 2021 22:51 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBOur sense of smell is incredible. It's connected to emotions, it can drive behavior, and it triggers memories for us. I've learned how important it is for us to practice enhancing our sense of smell. However, you now have context as to why I started with the discussion of our brains...our sense of smell is directly connected to our limbic system. As we explore this sense, we will also review the benefits of essential oils in a safe manner. As always, please be sure to consult a physician b...
Remembering to Say No to Stress-131
March 26, 2021 22:56 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MBDon’t forget friends, stress is not our friend. In the midst of finding more ways to be more accepting of who we are, we also have to acknowledge what our needs are. Are you playing the comparison game because you feel like you’re not organized enough? We all know that brain fog is real and sometimes it can be really difficult to keep our thoughts straight. As a bonus for this week, check out a free video on why our health is so important, plus you’ll get a free planner to keep yourse...
Loving Yourself with Devon Rodriguez - 130
March 11, 2021 11:46 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBWe are continuing on the journey of kindness, love and compassion for our bodies and who we are. Today, we interview Devon Rodriguez, a certified personal trainer and encouragement coach as I love to call her. We talked about the importance of affirming and advocating for yourself as well as loving your body no matter what stage of life you're in. She also shared some intimate details about her journey that will definitely encourage you if you have had food struggles in the past. We di...
Choose Your Words-129
March 04, 2021 12:54 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBC.S Lewis said it correctly "We are what we believe we are". I am urging you today to be careful how you speak to yourself. In this episode, I share three ways for you to practice kindness, love and compassion with yourself. In a society where we are bombarded with messages of not being enough, I want to remind you that you are perfect just the way you are. See yourself as the queen or king that you are and adjust your crown. You are handling your body going against what it was meant t...
The Art of Saying No-128
February 18, 2021 16:26 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBSaying no gets a bad rap. I am going more in depth with the true things to say no to: Toxic people Things online that don't make you feel good about yourself Not reviewing the triggers behind why you don't feel good about yourself Tune in to this week's episode for more These things can take up space and can live "rent free" in your mind and these things GOTTA GO! Your mental health is so important and your brain is an important aspect of signaling to keep your body healthy. Th...
Lets Get Real...The Lies We Tell Ourselves-127
February 12, 2021 20:35 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MBIt's time to get REAL. I'm noticing a pattern here...as we are moving through this continued pandemic, we are being bombarded with more and more images/media about where we should be, how we should look and how we should feel. I want to have conversations about this with you all because while I don't have a solution per se, but I want us, as a community to have the difficult conversations about body image, self worth and self esteem...and not necessarily in the woo woo way of light a c...
Your Brain and Your Thyroid Part 3-126
January 31, 2021 20:01 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBOn the last day of Thyroid Awareness Month, I wanted to talk about the last structures related to endocrine function. We will of course bring everything together next week, but i want you to understand the more in depth concepts of our neuroendocrine system so that we can move forward with understanding the full body approach to wellness!
We are STRONG- Interview with Kirstyn Brown of Strong Fitness Magazine 125
January 21, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBI am incredibly excited about this episode! We get to hear from Kirstyn Brown, the Editor in Chief of Strong Fitness Magazine! We are talking about everything from self care practices to what Strong as a company is up to. The most important thing that we discuss is the importance of acknowledging where you are and recognizing that you are STRONG in every way! Learn more about Strong at strongfitnessmag.com Follow them on Instagram at strongfitnessmag Follow Kirstyn at kirstyn_brown
Your Brain and Your Thyroid Part 2-124
January 08, 2021 04:12 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBThis week we're going to talk about the pituitary gland as well as the pineal gland. It's very important that I break this down because this will begin to highlight the why behind so many of my previous episodes. For example, now you can understand why the type of food is important or why movement is important and what we can do to really, truly support our bodies, as well as our thyroid gland.
Your Brain and Your Thyroid Part 1-123
January 08, 2021 04:11 - 13 minutes - 6.36 MBIn this series, we are going to talk about your brain as it relates to your limbic system/thyroid gland. Your brain is incredibly powerful. It is composed of your pituitary hypothalamus your amygdala hippocampus, mammillary bodies your thalamus, as well as other structures. Each week we are going to break down a part of your brain and this week we are starting with the hypothalamus.
A Year in Review 2020
December 31, 2020 15:28 - 13 minutes - 13.2 MBIt is no secret that 2020 has been difficult. I could go on and on about it actually, but it won't really serve any of us. I touch *briefly* on events of this year, but what's most important is that you did it...WE did it...together. I want you to focus on what you did do...how much time were you able to spend doing things you forgot you loved or did you talk to your loved ones more? I had the opportunity to "feel" this year. It was nothing short of horrifying and amazing at the same t...
Taste the Rainbow-122
November 19, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBPlant Diversity is becoming my new favorite thing to talk about! Now that I've learned all about the benefits that fiber brings to our lives I want to reap the benefits all the time! In this episode, I give you a challenge of adding more color to your plate. Increase the plant diversity, get all of the good fiber and watch how much it changes you for the better! This series provides you with information from the book Fiber Fueled!
Now We Rebuild...Let's Talk About Fiber Fueled Part 1-121
November 05, 2020 21:08 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBThis series will be based upon the book "Fiber Fueled" by Dr. William Bulsiewicz. In it, he talks about how to rebuild your gut and he breaks down very difficult concepts into easy to understand topics. We are all struggling with trying to find a "new normal" and now is the perfect time to start the basis of understanding how to truly build a solid foundation, especially because our gut is the largest endocrine organ in our body! This episode gives you a snippet of a concept of Short Cha...
Burnout: I Give Zero Well You Know the Rest-120
October 29, 2020 11:00 - 12 minutes - 5.6 MBI thought about saying the actual word, butttt I think that you know what I mean... I am challenging you in this series, but I want you to take a hard look at what you're doing and think through how to make your life more manageable. I don't want you to continue to live in this vicious stress cycle when your body is dealing with so much fatigue. In this episode, I talk about 3 things that I want you to work on and I'll give you a hint...one of the points is learning how to say no. ...
Burnout: The Stress of It All-119
October 22, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 8 MBMany of us are too familiar with the concept of being a giver...it has been something that we've been focused on since the time we were young...I'm here to tell you that it wreaks havoc on your body. You're left with little to give and you can develop resentment, REALLY fast... On this episode, I share with you some of the things that I've learned about in terms of how to process the stress response cycle. Also, I mention the book "Burnout" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski...it's a great bo...