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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Episodes
Is it Allergies? An Interview with Kristin Osborne-072
August 17, 2019 01:19 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBThis podcast episode is all about explaining everything that there is to know about allergies. Sometimes it can be difficult managing an autoimmune disease, but when you have an allergy, it can make things ten times more difficult. Listen in as Kristin explains what food allergies are, what to look out for, and how to get help!
Actually...I'm Still Confused-071
August 08, 2019 10:42 - 13 minutes - 6.7 MBIn this podcast episode, I talk about some changes that are happening for Team Ebony; however, more importantly, I talked about my recent experience at the endocrinologist. I provide you with tips on how to ensure that you have your thyroid levels are drawn prior to your appointment, I talk about the importance of having your patient story written down and how critical it is to interact with the staff to get more background about your doctor. My biggest lesson learned….be prepared. Get y...
Youve Gone to the Doctor Now What -070
July 25, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 5.26 MBSo you booked your appointment, you've gone to see the endocrinologist and you've gotten your blood drawn. Here's where the fun starts. So hopefully you've had a good experience at this point you like your endocrinologist, they drew blood...and now you wait. In this episode, I provide several tips that you can use when you are on your own after diagnosis.
Prepare Your Condition Story-069
July 18, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 8.96 MBThere are a few key things that you want to make sure that you talk about as it relates to your condition story. Once you've written down your story, I want you to practice saying it out loud. Yes. The reason why I'm asking you to practice saying it out loud, is because you want it to be succinct to the point and give enough detail that it allows your endocrinologist to say, all right, this is what's going on. I found that I have to go into the endocrinologist’s office slightly...
When Searching for an Endocrinologist-068
July 11, 2019 13:29 - 18 minutes - 8.45 MBIn this series, we're going to talk all about how to find an endocrinologist. This is a very challenging subject for many of us because it's really hard to find a good doctor or primary care, let alone trying to find a specialist. However, I want to share with you some of the things that I've been able to do in order to find some pretty good endocrinologists over the years.
Fighting Fatigue Series Protecting Your Energy-067
June 27, 2019 11:29 - 14 minutes - 6.94 MBProtecting Your Energy, or well being is extremely important. It often boils down to ensuring that you are setting the appropriate boundaries for yourself. Take a listen to learn how I approached this to continue to give my mind a boost and fight the exhaustion that I felt on a regular basis!
Fighting Fatigue Series: Stress Management and Mindset-066
June 20, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 6.3 MBLearning how to manage our stress is vital to immune health; however, this is hands down one of the hardest things that I've ever had to do. Overtime, I've learned that once I learned how to manage my stress, my mindset had to change. This episode walks through how I was able to learn how to approach both things in order to gain more energy!
Fighting Fatigue-065
June 06, 2019 20:39 - 17 minutes - 8.51 MBIt can be difficult to figure out how to maintain a healthy balance and feel "normal" again, specifically from an energy perspective. In this series, I want to share with you some of the lessons learned about to fight fatigue. Join me as I discuss some easy ways to start to change your diet: -Start by writing down what you're eating. -Evaluate that list of foods and determine your next steps. -If you need help, visit a dietician and nutritionist as appropriate. -Start...
Healthy Together-064
May 30, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 4.3 MBThis podcast episode is all about my new community called Healthy Together. It is a safe space for us all to be able to come together and learn how to live a happy, healthy and joy filled life! It's imperative to me that we come together to empower each other to be our best selves!
When Things Go Wrong...Regroup-063
May 24, 2019 00:55 - 16 minutes - 7.72 MBThis podcast episode gives you four steps that you can take when things go wrong. As much as we try to keep it together, sometimes it doesn't work. If we continue to pretend as if nothing is happening, ultimately we get sick and I don't want that for you! Take a listen and let me know your key takeaways...
Steps to Change Me-062
May 16, 2019 11:35 - 14 minutes - 6.47 MBIn this podcast episode, I walk you through six steps that I took on the road to recovery. Sometimes it's in our valleys when we realize that we are stronger than we think. It is my hope that you're able to work through your pain and understand how amazing you are!
Quick Processing-060
May 09, 2019 09:42 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBIt's time to come out of the fog. In this episode, I talk about a few things that I had to do in order to start the process of healing. Sometimes major life events can be challenging for us to manage the day to day activities, but we have to recognize that we are the only person that can get us out of the descent. We have to take control of starting the healing process if we are to live a happy, healthy and joy filled life.
Descent into the Darkness-060
May 02, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 11.5 MBThis podcast episode is the most vulnerable and honest than I've ever been. In this episode I share some pretty devastating news, but in this series, I will walk you through how to overcome adversity one step at a time.
What Matters to You?-059
April 25, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThis is the last episode of the series of understanding how to manage your emotions and break past the mental blocks that are preventing us from healing. This episode is all about understanding what matters most to you and determining the best strategies to manage your time effectively. It's nothing worse than letting time pass you by.
Attention and Emotional Deficits-058
April 18, 2019 11:58 - 10 minutes - 10.3 MBSometimes it is easier for us to hold on to the emotional baggage and the "things that have been done to us". I have learned that the more that we hold on to that anger, hurt and pain, the less likely we are to heal. Hanging on to those feelings blocks us from being able to be present for us as well as those that we love around us. However, regardless of our environment, we have to choose to break the cycles of holding on to the bad things and allow ourselves to prosper!
Avoidance-057
April 11, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.03 MBThis episode is a continuation of a series discussing our feelings as it relates to treating our autoimmune or thyroid disease. This week we are talking about how easy it is to avoid our circumstances because we don't want to face them because of fear or due to the difficulty related to the situation. I will also be doing a Live Webinar Series on Fighting Fatigue that you'll want to sign up for! Ebonycolina.com/fightfatigue
Entitlement-056
April 04, 2019 11:00 - 17 minutes - 8.02 MBThis episode is apart of a four part series in which we dispel some of the things that no one wants to talk about when it comes to autoimmune diseases or when we don't feel well in general….those feelings associated with how we think that someone should treat us. Friends, our health is our wealth. It is our responsibility to practice self care and to love every part of us; not to worry about how someone else should treat us.
AARDA-An Interview with Virginia Ladd-055
March 28, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this podcast episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Virginia Ladd, the President and Executive Director of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc. (AARDA), an organization that she founded to bring a national focus to autoimmunity and increase collaboration in autoimmune research, education, awareness, and advocacy. We take a deep dive in this episode, we go talk about many things from what to ask your doctor about to different stories about walking through our ...
7 Tips While Traveling-054
March 21, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 4.27 MBIn this week's episode, I give you 7 tips to help you while traveling with an autoimmune disease. It can be a very stressful, especially when you have to think about what you can and can't have. Take a listen and let me know what works for you!
5 Foods to Support Immune and Thyroid Health-053
March 14, 2019 12:04 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MBIt's important to fuel your body with the right food! This episode provides you with five foods that help with immune system and thyroid health.
Self Love
February 28, 2019 22:12 - 7 minutes - 3.6 MBWe can't end February without talking about love. In this podcast episode, I want you to practice self love. Due to an autoimmune disease, my body beats me up constantly, and the question that I ask myself is why would I contribute to that by not practicing love, kindness and compassion towards myself. I challenge you today to do the same and just focus on one thing over the next month to love on yourself!
Babies-051
February 21, 2019 12:14 - 14 minutes - 6.55 MBTrying to start a family can be an exciting thing; however, when you have a thyroid disease, things can become a bit challenging. In this episode, I talk about what happened when I tried to get pregnant.
Libido-50
February 15, 2019 01:44 - 10 minutes - 4.74 MBLibido can be something that is extremely challenging to discuss with a partner. It is often a source of embarrassment and conflict in relationships, but it's so important to talk about. In this episode, I talk about libido and how to communicate your needs as well as other factors that can have an impact on your sex drive.
If You Love Me Make a Plan-049
February 07, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 6.7 MBWe often forget about making plans when things are going well. While it's so important to love ourselves and take care of what's important, often times, advance care planning takes a backseat or having someone who can make decisions for you if you are unable to due to an illness. In this podcast episode, I talk about three things that you should consider when you or a loved one are about to go to the hospital, or what to prepare in the event that a simple procedure takes a turn.
When Things Go Wrong-048
January 31, 2019 12:00 - 14 minutes - 6.87 MBWhen things go wrong, how do you evaluate what happened? Do you only focus on what went wrong or can you re-evaluate what went right? In this podcast episode, I talk about how to bounce back when your goals don't work out the way you planned.
Mindset-Shift Your Thoughts-047
January 24, 2019 12:00 - 11 minutes - 5.6 MBMindset is such an important concept yet many people don't know how to become more comfortable establishing a healthy and positive one. In this podcast episode I talk about the importance of shifting your thoughts and learning how to step outside of your comfort zone in order to grow.
Accountability Buddies-046
January 17, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 4.56 MBAccountability…it's something that everyone needs, but sometimes it can be very confusing as to how to ask for it. It is often misconstrued as micromanagement, but it can truly be an amazing experience. Ask yourself about your goals….how can you reach those goals? If that question makes you pause…then consider asking someone to hold you accountable in a clear and constructive manner.
How Are You Part 2-045
January 10, 2019 14:41 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MBThis podcast episode will have you re-evaluating some things! Far too often, we are so busy living life that we don't stop to think about this question "How did I end up here"? Or "Why am I this way"? We shouldn't ask ourselves these questions as punishment, but as an exercise to truly evaluate what we want out of life! I don't want you all to go through what I went through and I share two very important exercises in this episode!
How Are You Part 1-044
January 03, 2019 12:00 - 9 minutes - 7.34 MBThis episode is apart of a two part series where we are going to dive into talking about "How Are You"? This question often makes us want to curl into a ball and/or avoid it as much as possible because we never want to truly explain the answer to that question. We are going to start with that question and we may end up in a place where you didn't expect!
What 2018 Taught Me-043
December 27, 2018 12:00 - 10 minutes - 5.36 MB2018 has been quite the adventure. From pitfalls to triumphs, I have truly been able to understand what I need in my life in order to live life on purpose. In this episode, I discuss six things that 2018 has taught me about my health and my life. Stay tuned because there will be a special session announced at the end of the episode!
How Creed II Personified My Autoimmune Disease-042
December 20, 2018 10:49 - 17 minutes - 8.58 MBust like a boxing match, your body is constantly fighting an opponent...itself. One minute you feel like you’re going to win and the next moment, you’re on the ground trying to catch your breath from the pain. So many things can change in the blink of an eye, but I’m here to encourage you and remind you of a few things: Don’t try to fight your battles alone because you don’t have to This battle of life managing an autoimmune condition is yours and yours only..What is your why? Your will...
Lessons Learned From Living Without a Thyroid Gland Part 2 With Melarie Odelusi-041
December 13, 2018 12:00 - 19 minutes - 9.09 MBIn part 2 of this podcast episode, we are talking about how important it is to take care of yourself and to give yourself grace during difficult days. It's so important to understand the WHY behind our feelings and recognize how we get back to loving us.
Lessons Learned From Living Without a Thyroid Gland Part 1 with Melarie Odelusi-040
December 06, 2018 12:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBOn part 1 of this podcast episode, I interview Melarie Odelusi, owner of Mauve Paper Co, who talks about her life living without a thyroid gland. We talk about transitioning and she gives advice about how to love "your new body".
You Are a Warrior-039
November 15, 2018 12:59 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBSometimes life can just be difficult. The holidays tend to bring out either the best or worst in us. It can remind us of the loved ones that we've lost or it can amplify the current struggles that we have with our families in our daily life. Today, I go deep. I allow myself to be vulnerable and share with you about the difficulties that I've faced this year and what I did to combat those things.
Vitamin D and Your Thyroid-038
November 08, 2018 13:58 - 12 minutes - 6.21 MBWhen our body doesn't have enough to fuel us, we feel it. It's important to understand when you have vitamin and mineral deficiencies in order to improve your symptoms. Today, I talk about vitamin D. While the research is controversial in terms of whether or not vitamin D has an affect on individuals with thyroid diseases, I can attest to it being important in my life.
Planning for the Holidays-037
October 25, 2018 18:08 - 19 minutes - 8.89 MBThis podcast episode is meant to give you tips on how to prepare for the upcoming holiday season! In this episode, I talk about how to prepare for travel, how to take care of yourself when it comes to planning for holiday parties, and how to make sure that you give yourself grace during this season. Plus, there is an exciting offer that you don't want to miss!
Planning for the Holidays-037
October 25, 2018 18:08This podcast episode is meant to give you tips on how to prepare for the upcoming holiday season! In this episode, I talk about how to prepare for travel, how to take care of yourself when it comes to planning for holiday parties, and how to make sure that you give yourself grace during this season. Plus, there is an exciting offer that you don't want to miss!
Planning for the Holidays-037
October 25, 2018 18:08This podcast episode is meant to give you tips on how to prepare for the upcoming holiday season! In this episode, I talk about how to prepare for travel, how to take care of yourself when it comes to planning for holiday parties, and how to make sure that you give yourself grace during this season. Plus, there is an exciting offer that you don't want to miss!
Planning for the Holidays-037
October 25, 2018 18:08This podcast episode is meant to give you tips on how to prepare for the upcoming holiday season! In this episode, I talk about how to prepare for travel, how to take care of yourself when it comes to planning for holiday parties, and how to make sure that you give yourself grace during this season. Plus, there is an exciting offer that you don't want to miss!
Planning for the Holidays-037
October 25, 2018 18:08This podcast episode is meant to give you tips on how to prepare for the upcoming holiday season! In this episode, I talk about how to prepare for travel, how to take care of yourself when it comes to planning for holiday parties, and how to make sure that you give yourself grace during this season. Plus, there is an exciting offer that you don't want to miss!
Taking Charge of Our Health and Wellness Through Food with Amber Gourley-036
October 18, 2018 11:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBToday we interview Amber Gourley on the podcast. Amber is known to her clients and people all over the world as The Disobedient Dietitian. Why? Because her innovative health coaching just plain works and most of what’s being taught doesn’t! The healing her clients experience is considered miraculous after suffering from challenging health conditions for years. Her customized protocols are just the icing on the cake. What really stands out about Amber is her relentless compassion...
Focus on the Good-035
October 11, 2018 18:11 - 9 minutes - 4.87 MBSometimes great life lessons can come from events, people and random walks in the park. In this podcast episode, I share three big lessons learned that I have tried to focus on to manage my thyroid health after attending a conference and fitness event. Enjoy!
What Happens When You GET to Take Control of Your Life with Allyson Stough
September 27, 2018 11:00 - 20 minutes - 10 MBIt is such a wonderful thing when we can focus on what we can do instead of finding ways to avoid the truth. In this week's episode, I talk to Allyson Stough, a health and fitness coach who gives us great tips on how she uses physical movement to take care of herself and as a way to take care of her family. She gives us quick tips and strategies on how she stays energetic and motivated to get things done.
Changing Your Mindset and Cleaning Up The Junk-033
September 20, 2018 14:08 - 11 minutes - 9.26 MBAs you start to embark upon a new way of life. You have to make very important decisions when it comes to getting healthy. Not only do you have to decide that you're going to change, but you also have to receive people and things that no longer serve you. In this episode, I talk about enhancing your life by writing down what your ideal life, removing stressors that don't serve you and writing down your affirmations. This process truly put me in a great place and I am in love with the new me!...
Mindful Eating and Loving Yourself-032
September 13, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 8.62 MBFood can mean so many things to us. It can bring happiness, joy, pain and discomfort. When we make choices about our food, we have to use it as fuel, but we also have to separate the many bad habits that can arise as a result of over/under eating. This podcast talks about having a healthy relationship with food and trying to understand how to maintain a positive body image.
Making Strides Towards Healing My Gut Part 2-031
August 31, 2018 01:21 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MBThis podcast episode will walk you through how I learned about gut health and how I took six weeks to reset my gut bacteria and understand how to fuel my body!
Making Strides Towards Healing My Gut Part 1-030
August 27, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 7.84 MBThis podcast episode is one of two episodes that will talk about the beginning of healing my gut as a result of having IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. This episode discusses the beginning steps of how I started to feel better and highlights the need to research. My family was extremely helpful in researching information to help me. I will explore more of the food choices that I made in part two (don't we all love cliffhangers?).
Hello IBS-029
August 24, 2018 00:37 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBThis podcast episode talks about how I learned about IBS...the good, the bad and the ugly. This podcast episode is apart of a two part series to talk about how I discovered my IBS and what I did to get better.
Other Conditions and Your Thyroid Disease-028
August 16, 2018 11:00 - 10 minutes - 5.41 MBThis podcast episode talks about how you can develop other conditions when you have one autoimmune condition. However, this may not always be the case. In this episode, I talk about lessons learned about focusing on the right now and how to minimize allowing your mind to focus on what can go wrong.
Lessons Learned from Joint Pain-027
August 09, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 9.86 MBThis podcast episodes shares three lessons that I learned about joint pain and how I actually learned new things about myself!