Thyroid Warrior Podcast
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months 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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Burnout...The Beginnings - 118
October 08, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBBurnout is real...it's easy to dismiss it because for many of us, it mimics the symptoms of our thyroid disease (Psychology Today): Fatigue and exhaustion Inability to concentrate Sense of dread to do things, especially work related activity Physical ailments During this time, it's even more important to pay attention to these signs and symptoms. I could tell you to practice self care, but I want you to become keenly aware of the nuances that can take you from being okay to out of co...
Teens Know Too- Part 3-117
September 26, 2020 23:04 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis episode is all about body image. We have to remember how much our bodies can change when our thyroid gland isn't functioning optimally and what can happen when our hormones aren't balanced. Being a teenager that has to go through these changes can be difficult. Help them develop a healthy body image and remind them of their beauty because the world isn't always kind in that way. I believe in you. I know that it's hard, but you can do this!
Teens Know Too- Part 3 Final
September 26, 2020 23:04 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThis episode is all about body image. We have to remember how much our bodies can change when our thyroid gland isn't functioning optimally and what can happen when our hormones aren't balanced. Being a teenager that has to go through these changes can be difficult. Help them develop a healthy body image and remind them of their beauty because the world isn't always kind in that way. I believe in you. I know that it's hard, but you can do this!
Teens Know Too- Part 2-116
September 11, 2020 04:07 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBIn the first episode of this series, we talked about what to look for and how to understand the changes that your teen may be facing. This episode is all about establishing a new normal, from sleep habits to understanding what their life will look like. It's easy to think the worse at that age...I definitely did. I want to encourage you to talk to them, get to know them from the lens of what they're experiencing. Relate to them, especially if you have any type of thyroid condition...it g...
Teens Know Too- 115
September 04, 2020 11:50 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBLately I've been receiving a lot more messages from teens that are experiencing symptoms. They either have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease or they're having hyper or hypo symptoms. It's really important to me to provide a voice to talk about a lot of these things because it's important and it's often missed. Far too often we will say one of the following statements: “Oh, they're just being a hormonal teenager” or “They're moody, it’s that time of the month” “They'...
Being a Caregiver Part 3-114
August 13, 2020 03:06 - 16 minutes - 7.55 MBBeing a caregiver is tough... I want you all to take a second and BREATHE. You don’t need to schedule a fancy spa day... Here are some suggestions: -Revisit something that makes you happy -Go back to taking five minutes for yourself -Don’t be afraid to be joyful...we live in a society where people assume that you’re not “dealing with stuff” when you have a happy countenance. Yes there is a such thing as toxic positivity, but many of us just choose to be happy. I read an activit...
Being a Caregiver Part 2-113
July 31, 2020 01:49 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBBring a caretaker part 2 You can be as happy as you want to....as long as it fits how others think you should be happy...SIKE Everyone processes their emotions differently. No one can tell you how to feel. Your feelings are valid. Some tips: Write down how you’re feeling Make sure you have a support system Therapy is okay Anxiety medication is okay...sometimes we need some help to get us through a difficult time Takeaway 1 Your feelings are valid. It it’s okay to process throu...
Being a Caregiver Part 1-112
July 24, 2020 01:47 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThis series has completely and totally opened my eyes to the role that so many of you have to provide for your families...being a caregiver. This episode lays the groundwork of how I will be walking you through my experience of caring for someone from a distance. Here are few tips from this episode: Get in the habit of writing things down when a loved one isn’t feeling well. Get in the habit of recording what happens with your loved one when they leave a clinic visit. If you’re provide...
Being Your Own Advocate Part 4: You Have A Say In This-111
July 03, 2020 01:02 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThis episode is near and dear to my heart. It is VITAL that we understand our roles as a patient. It is not to say that we are less than in the patient doctor relationship, rather, we should see ourselves as a client of the doctor. I want to encourage you to think about ways that you can be more active in your care. This isn't to say that you aren't already, but I want to push you to feel empowered! Can you prepare your questions prior to your visit? If the doctor/healthcare provide...
Being Your Own Advocate Part 3-110...It's Time to Fire Your Doctor When...
June 26, 2020 01:02 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOur series continues with understanding how to advocate for yourself. On today's podcast episode, we're talking about 3 points to determine when it's time to think about firing your doctor: They don't listen...at all. They never explain your lab values, particularly when you ask. The front desk staff is rude or unpleasant. I have learned to rethink the provider-patient relationship. Sometimes it feels as though we as patients are "lower" or "less than" and that should never be the case...
Being Your Own Advocate Part 2: Tone and Choice 109
June 19, 2020 02:52 - 17 minutes - 8.06 MBIn the last episode, I provided you with information related to being your own advocate. Today I want to give you tips on two things when you're communicating with a provider: 1. Your tone is important 2. You have a choice You want to make sure that you are succinct and direct in your communication. Try very hard to provide the facts related to your story and symptoms. This is why I spoke about preparing your patient story. Additionally, always remember that you have a choice. If yo...
Being Your Own Advocate Part 1- 108
June 12, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, I pause a lot initially. The Black Lives Matter Movement has spurred change, but we have a long way to go. However, I choose to be a part of change. Ultimately, we all have to work together to get through this and we. More importantly, we have to work together to hear each other and understand how I’m challenging you about your thyroid and your overall health...as men and women. I know that many of you when you go to the doctor, especially when you are trying to get di...
Addressing Stress, Anxiety and Thyroid Health with Jill Bunny-107
June 04, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this podcast episode, I interview Jill Bunny and we talk about her experience as someone that has taken a cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT approach to physical wellbeing. She is also a thyroid cancer survivor and the conversation we had was insightful. We talk about mental health, stress, both good and bad, as well as some way to approach working anxiety. We reference a few books in this podcast episode as well: Feeling Good Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy...
Getting Moving with Meredith Butulis-106
May 28, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn today's podcast episode, I interview Dr. Meredith Butulis. She is a physical therapist, personal trainer, and dancer who loves to help others with simple movements to improve their overall health. We talk about how the pandemic has affected many practitioners, but more importantly we discuss how you can take action to move your body and get others involved in the process. Want to learn more about Dr. Meredith Butulis? Check her out: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.mere...
Staying Motivated and Encouraged with Carmen Ohling
May 21, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn today's episode, I interviewed Carmen Ohling. Carmen is a certified holistic nutritionist, empowerment coach and transformational speaker. We were able to talk about strategies to manage life during quarantine. We talk about food (because you all know how much I love food), but also she provides us with some great topics of discussion to have with your partner or friend during this time. More importantly, she also provides some tips to help those that have been struggling during this time...
Reducing Screen Time-104
May 14, 2020 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBWe have staring at our screens A LOT lately. I have been working on trying to get outside more and read more. One of the activities that I have been trying to engage in more is meditation. Trust me, It takes a while to get used to it! I have realized how difficult it is to work on this. It is my hope that you are able to take time to slow down during this time. I have been enjoying seeing families and individuals take walks outside on the warmer evenings. I want that for you as wel...
Brain Fog is Real-103
April 24, 2020 02:22 - 17 minutes - 8.22 MBIn these times, it's easy to be overwhelmed by everything going on. In this episode, I share some tips about practicing self care as well as some quick wins from a habit perspective! Plus, I have a handmade body products store! Check it out at joyfulebony.com/handmade Stay well friends!
Now That We're at Home Part 1: Addressing the Basics-102
April 10, 2020 02:37 - 12 minutes - 6.2 MBNow that we're home, our bodies are taking on a lot more stress than we think. I want you to check on yourself...how are you feeling? How are your anxiety and stress levels? Are you more tense than usual? Have you set up a routine? Think about these things and I want to ask you how you can establish a routine so that you can have some type of normalcy...
Next Steps 101
April 03, 2020 03:35 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBWe are living in uncertaIn times. In the midst of it all, I have so much to be grateful for and wanted to share that I am now a certified holistic nutritionist! I am offering FREE 30 minute basic nutrition sessions to say thank you. You can head to joyfulebony.com/nutrition to sign up! I also wanted to provide you with next steps. We are going to take a deep dive into self care and women's health over the next few weeks because it is so important to ensure that we are working to optimize...
Lessons Learned from 100 Episodes
March 26, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.44 MBToday, I have no words... 100 EPISODES! You all have been with me through some amazing times and I just want to say thank you! What a way to end our series about forming habits. To be able to stay consistent through 100 episodes is no small feat. Thank you for going on this thyroid journey with me and here's to another 100 episodes!
Take Pride in Change-099
March 19, 2020 13:23 - 10 minutes - 4.7 MBI am so proud of you for taking the time to do this very very difficult work, it is not easy, and it is not fun. No one really likes to look inward and see the things that aren't so great about us. It sucks. It does. However, when you start the process of actually doing the work, you be surprised at how much you uncover, and how strong you really, truly are because I'm going to tell you something...when you're managing an autoimmune disease a thyroid disease, you just do not have the same am...
Ghosts of the Past: What Worked and What Didn't Work-098
March 14, 2020 00:59 - 9 minutes - 4.58 MBBig Announcement! On Monday, I start a 14 day empowerment camp! 🎆14 Days of workouts 🎆Access to a Private Facebook Group 🎆Nutrition and Meal Prep Tips 🎆Fun Challenges 🎆Mindset Prompts 🎆Accountability and Support Sign up at joyfulebony.com/empowercamp On today's episode, I want to talk about your past, and typically this is not something that I am a fan of however, from a behavior change perspective, I want to take a look at that. This will help to clarify some of the thi...
Establishing Healthy Habits-097
March 05, 2020 12:15 - 12 minutes - 5.55 MBWe just spent time understanding the basics of nutrition. Now, it’s time to put the knowledge that we learned into practice. The way that we will do this is to establish healthy habits. Now we just hit the beginning of March, and this is typically when folks are like, “oh, okay, great. I made new year's resolutions, and I'm done”. No. Don't do that. Don't give up, you totally got this. I have started listening to the book called Atomic Habits by James clear, and he made a very good point ...
Hello Kidneys - 096
February 21, 2020 03:49 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBYour kidneys are a powerhouse. They sit below your diaphragm near your back and they deserve so much love! They cleanse your blood, they help your body absorb key nutrients and they get rid of waste products. I have had first hand experience of what happens when your kidneys don't function well and I wanted you to also understand that when you have issues with your heart, it can also impact your kidneys. Two key blood tests to determine kidney function: creatinine and BUN (blood urea nitro...
Understanding Hypertension-095
February 13, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWe know of our blood pressure as being two numbers: Systolic and Diastolic. The first number or the systolic number is going to represent the pressure in your arteries as your blood goes from the heart. The bottom number or the systolic number that bottom number or the diastolic number. That is the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats. According to the American Heart Association: Normal is considered 120 over 80 Anything above 140 over 90 is considered hyperten...
Diabetes and Blood Sugar
February 06, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 8.31 MBI wanted to really dive deep into the topic of diabetes because it runs in my family and I definitely want to have more of a conversation ace you've actually swallowed and the food has gone down your esophagus into your stomach, and then goes into your digestive tract. After you've swallowed and things have gone down your esophagus and they go into your digestive tract. During the digestion process, your body breaks down the food that you eat through your saliva. As the food travels from y...
Fiber-093
January 31, 2020 13:08 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBEveryone talks about the need for fiber, but what exactly is it useful for? In this episode, we will talk about that very thing. The American Heart Association eating plan recommends that we have at least 25 grams of day of fiber, but on average, we get about half of that per day. I don't know about you, but because of my thyroid condition, one of the symptoms for me was constant constipation. I wasn't comfortable, and I was in pain, which I realized now that I'm more regular that this w...
Immunity and inflammation-092
January 17, 2020 12:41 - 19 minutes - 9.34 MBUnderstanding our immune systems can be tough. I struggled for years to understand it. In this episode, I talk about our immune system and provide you with a quick list of foods to help!
Micronutrients and You-091
January 09, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 13 MBNow, many of us know about macronutrients and sometimes you'll hear them refer to as getting your “macros”: carbs, proteins and fats. However, we also don’t talk about calories in terms of energy and fuel. The question that I always ask myself if how will I use food as fuel? This episode unpacked quite a few concepts, but the primary thing discussed was micronutrients. Simply put, micronutrients are your vitamins and minerals: water soluble vitamins, fat soluble vitamins, minera...
Understanding Food as Fuel-090
January 02, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 8.01 MBFood is something that we know that we should all consume. Some people consider themselves to be a “foodie” and we enjoy the past time of enjoying fine dining while others of us are like oh okay...that thing… It’s time to break things down and walk through why it’s important to have a more positive outlook on food. How do we really nourish our bodies? We all have a history, meaning...we grew up eating certain foods or culturally, there are certain things that we consume. There is also some...
What 2019 Taught Me-089
December 26, 2019 12:00 - 10 minutes - 4.98 MBIn the last episode, I asked you to break down 2019 and look at the good, the bad and the ugly. What were some of your lessons learned from that? For me, I realized that I really and truly need to learn how to not be so independent, and that there are people in my life that love me and want to be there for me. I had to learn how to allow them to do that. In many cases, I didn't really have a choice this year, I had to open up and I had to allow other people in. I realized that ...
The Good the Bad and the Ugly...an Exercise-088
December 20, 2019 04:09 - 7 minutes - 3.95 MBHello friends, We are in the final stretch. I want to do an exercise with you: I want you to write down the good, the bad, and the ugly that happened in 2019. Now, here's why we're doing this..we have a bad habit of not celebrating how far we've come. For many of us, we're still experiencing symptoms, or there are a lot of things that you have to work on or get better at. Or you still may not feel as good as you think you should feel at this point. It's really hard to evaluate and ...
How to Get the Most Out of Grocery Shopping-087
December 12, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 4.57 MBThe question that I often ask myself, and what I want to pose to you is, "how do you get the most out of your grocery shopping experience"? I shop online most of the time because going into grocery stories can sometimes throw me off completely. If you haven't tried out Amazon Fresh, highly recommend it, or a lot of grocery stores now are offering meal delivery services,. Know that you may have to pay a slight premium for some of those things, but it can save so much time! In this episo...
Okay I Can Afford It Now What 086
December 05, 2019 13:08 - 11 minutes - 5.71 MBNow that you've actually gone through the process of figuring out what you can eat, how to make the most out of grocery shopping, here are some tips to help you with that: Write down your meals and think about themes based upon the preferences of you or your family (Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, etc.). You all know Pinterest is my best friend, so once I figured out which anti inflammatory foods were good for me and I found a way to make other foods fit. Here are some boards that I recom...
How Do I Afford Healthy Living on a Budget-085
November 22, 2019 01:21 - 15 minutes - 7.62 MBFiguring out what to eat can be a challenge….there's so much to consider; however, once you have figured out what you can have, then the next step is how to get started without breaking the bank. Here were my initial questions: When are these things on sale at the grocery store? What can I buy in bulk? If I go to the farmers market is it really more expensive than going to the grocery store? Is organic food REALLY more expensive than let's say conventional, as they like to call it?...
Diet It's Time to Reinvent this Word-084
November 15, 2019 03:50 - 13 minutes - 6.73 MBDiet…I don't like that word, because there's so much confusion around it. It's so confusing because there is so much information out there. Do any of these things apply to you?: Can I eat broccoli? Should I count macros? Hold on, I'm starting to move a little bit more. Now I'm starving, I don't get it, I don't know what to do. I realized that I became so I consumed with what to eat and I developed negative feelings about food for a long time because I didn't understand how mu...
Clarify Your Purpose and Improve Your Mindset-083
November 08, 2019 02:48 - 14 minutes - 6.91 MBI want you to dig deep and think about something... "Who Are You?" For me, when I think about being able to get up and move my body and show others how to do that, it makes me so excited. It makes me happy to be able to coach you all in talking through some of the most difficult moments I have had as it relates to my autoimmune disease journey. I've been there and I know what that feels like. I don't want you to suffer anymore. It's easy for us to say, "well, I'm a mom, or I'm a wife or a si...
Identify Your Strengths Not Your Weaknesses-082
November 01, 2019 02:00 - 11 minutes - 5.69 MBI think the problem that so many of us face is that we're constantly feeling like we're on a hamster wheel. This means that you're constantly trying to make up for the lack of energy that you have, or the brain fog. You want to make sure that you're presenting yourself as a professional, and that you're knowledgeable in what you do. I I felt like I had to work 10x harder than everyone else because I didn't want anyone to think that I was using my condition as an excuse. With ...
Falling In Love With Yourself
October 25, 2019 00:15 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MBI have a question for you: Who are you? Let that sink in for a second…. Here's why I'm asking that question. I lost who I am in many of my relationships and I did not stop to ask things like "Who am I?" "What do I like?" "What do I want to do?" I want you to ask yourself this as well: "How can I really truly just enjoy my life and who I am as a person?" In the process of doing this, It made it a lot easier for me to understand how to combat the fear with ...
Falling In Love With Yourself-081
October 25, 2019 00:15 - 12 minutes - 5.88 MBI have a question for you: Who are you? Let that sink in for a second…. Here's why I'm asking that question. I lost who I am in many of my relationships and I did not stop to ask things like "Who am I?" "What do I like?" "What do I want to do?" I want you to ask yourself this as well: "How can I really truly just enjoy my life and who I am as a person?" In the process of doing this, It made it a lot easier for me to understand how to combat the fear with ...
Chronic Illness Won't Win...An Interview with Susan McVea-080
October 17, 2019 11:00Managing a chronic illness can be incredibly difficult as we know. However, it's very important to me that you hear different perspectives and approaches to what becoming "happy, whole and well" can mean. When I pondered who I wanted to feature on this podcast, Susan immediately came to mind. She does not allow anything to get in her way. As a matter of fact, she has generated over $40MM in personal sales and has lead high performance sales teams to over $600MM in revenue. Susan Mc...
Chronic Illness Won't Win...An Interview with Susan McVea-080
October 17, 2019 11:00Managing a chronic illness can be incredibly difficult as we know. However, it's very important to me that you hear different perspectives and approaches to what becoming "happy, whole and well" can mean. When I pondered who I wanted to feature on this podcast, Susan immediately came to mind. She does not allow anything to get in her way. As a matter of fact, she has generated over $40MM in personal sales and has lead high performance sales teams to over $600MM in revenue. Susan Mc...
Finding Your Joy
October 10, 2019 14:25 - 18 minutes - 8.42 MBJoy…it is a word that can be hard to come by when you're sick and don't feel well. I want you to think about how you can begin the process of finding things and qualities about yourself that you love that will allow you to start the process of being the very best version of you!
Finding Your Joy-079
October 10, 2019 14:25 - 18 minutes - 8.42 MBJoy…it is a word that can be hard to come by when you're sick and don't feel well. I want you to think about how you can begin the process of finding things and qualities about yourself that you love that will allow you to start the process of being the very best version of you!
Delegate and Let Go-078
October 03, 2019 12:29 - 14 minutes - 7.05 MBLetting someone else help us is hands down one of THE HARDEST things to do…we kick and scream because we don't want to appear as "weak" or "disorganized", but the truth is, sometimes you need someone to help you. As someone that suffered for years, don't be me. Don't continue to suffer when there are people that are willing and able to be there for you. Your health will thank you for it.
New Beginnings-077
September 26, 2019 16:59 - 17 minutes - 7.91 MBFor many of you, this is the start of either a new school year, or perhaps a new job, or just different things that may be happening in your life. I just want to applaud you for everything that you are currently doing, because I know how challenging it can be considering your energy levels to keep going Sometimes. I want you to celebrate yourself today and here's why: When it comes to new beginnings and starting something fresh, It can be difficult to establish a routine. I want ...
Be Kind-Friends of Someone With an Autoimmune Disease-076
September 19, 2019 12:20 - 17 minutes - 8.04 MBIf you are supporting someone with a thyroid disease, this podcast episode is for you. In this episode, I share some advice for you to help that person out. Here are a few considerations: Be as supportive as you possibly can. Engage them in conversation and listen, actively. Encourage them to write things down and be sensitive in your approach. It's really difficult to go through so many changes that most people just can't see. It's hard for someone suffering to...
Getting Others Involved-075
September 12, 2019 15:58 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBManaging a thyroid disease can be pretty difficult, especially when there are others involved that you have to take care of. In this episode, I talk about how I try to manage the expectations of others around me as well as how I work. I also share stories of having my nephew for part of a summer and how I was able to care for him while being present and able to manage my energy. Links to remember: Let's get on a call and discuss how I can support you with your thyroid dis...
Managing Depression-074
September 06, 2019 01:30 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBIn this podcast episode, I talk about something that can sometimes make people uncomfortable...depression. I have experienced severe depression due to my thyroid condition and I have also experienced it during my menstrual cycle. It can be difficult to get others to listen when you have so much going on and it's just so difficult to explain. Listen in as I share my experience in hopes that it will help you as well!
Now a Routine-073
August 29, 2019 12:37 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBIn this episode, I talk about creating a routine. It's back to school team and that means a lot of things....new habits, new germs and a season change. Prepare yourself by thinking about how you can prepare yourself to be at your optimal health level.