Have you ever felt like your thyroid labs are “normal” but your body just isn’t on board? That was my story too, until I started looking deeper into gut health and mitochondrial function. And it’s why I was so excited to speak with Dr. David Jockers (@drjockers) on the latest episode of the Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations podcast. We explored the often-overlooked connections between gut inflammation, energy production, and thyroid hormone activation. If you’ve struggled with fatigue, Hashimoto’s, brain fog, or digestion issues… this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Here are a few powerful takeaways: - The gut activates about 20% of your thyroid hormone. Even with plenty of T4, you can feel hypothyroid if your gut can’t convert it to active T3. - Mitochondria are more than energy factories. When they sense stress or toxins, they shut down energy production, leading to symptoms like fatigue and leaky gut. - Leaky gut doesn’t always come with symptoms. You may not feel bloated or have IBS, but your intestinal lining could still be inflamed and triggering autoimmunity. - Keto and fasting aren’t for everyone. If you’re burned out, not sleeping, or have poor digestion, these tools can actually make things worse. - Foundational healing matters most. Support your digestion, mitochondria, and stress response before jumping into advanced protocols. This one was a total deep dive and one of my favorite conversations to date. To hear the full episode, comment below with the keyword JOCKERS or search for Thyroid Pharmacist Healing Conversations on all podcast platforms and YouTube. Be sure to follow me (@izabellawentzpharmd) and @drjockers for more ways to support your thyroid health goals! If you loved this episode, please share it with a loved one, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review/rating!