223 You're Reading Your Cortisol All Wrong, and Your Thyroid Is Why, with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton

Cortisol has become the hormone everyone loves to blame, the go-to villain for stress, stubborn weight, and feeling wired all the time. But that reputation misses what cortisol is actually doing in your body, and it skips right past the role your thyroid plays in the whole thing. Inna sits down with Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, a naturopathic physician and the Chief Medical Officer at Dutch Test, who reads cortisol panels all day long and has watched even trained clinicians get them wrong for years. What she has come to understand points to a connection between cortisol and your thyroid that almost no one is talking about.Dr. Jaclyn reveals why a normal cortisol result can be one of the most misleading things on your labs, why some of the most stressed and wired people are not actually making too much cortisol at all, and why your thyroid may be the hidden reason your stress hormones are behaving the way they are. She and Inna get into the piece of testing most people never see, the mistake that keeps people stuck no matter how much they adjust their thyroid medication, and a surprising twist involving the one medication everyone is talking about right now.And in a turn most cortisol conversations never take, Dr. Jaclyn shares what finally settles an exhausted, wired system when no supplement is enough, along with an honest look at what real recovery actually asks of you. If something still feels off no matter what you have tried for your thyroid, this is the conversation that may finally explain why.For full show notes, please see:  https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/cortisol-thyroid-levels-dr-jaclyn-smeaton/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training atInnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

A lot of you have been wondering how Inna's son Jake is doing, and in this episode she gets personal about it. A few years ago, their family found out Jake has PANS/PANDAS, a condition where the immune system reacts to strep and other infections by inflaming the brain, and it can look like anxiety, OCD, tics, and tantrums that show up out of nowhere. It's a lot more common than people think, especially in kids whose moms have autoimmunity like Hashimoto's.Inna traces the two years it took to understand what was happening, the symptom that almost got missed, the antibiotics that brought Jake back in 48 hours, and the Lyme and full-moon pieces that turned out to matter more than she expected. It's honest about how nonlinear this has been, and how much of their life bends around it.But the real reason she made this episode is the bigger idea underneath it: what to do when you're stuck in the hard middle of something, past the scary start but nowhere near finished. If you have Hashimoto's or any chronic condition, that middle will sound familiar, and Inna shares the shift that's helped her stand in it differently.For full show notes, please see:  https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/coming-to-you-from-the-messy-middle/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

There's a moment in almost every day when you feel something is off and immediately reach for a fix. Inna and Andrea Nakayama zero in on what happens if you don't reach quite so fast, and why that tiny space might be the thing that changes everything.It's a different kind of conversation than usual, one that gets personal and honest about what real healing with Hashimoto's actually asks of you. Andrea shares part of her own story that reframes the whole way you might look at your symptoms.Inna has said this is one of the conversations that stayed with her most. Press play and you'll understand why.For full show notes, please see:  https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/the-pause-between-your-symptom-and-your-next-fix-is-where-healing-actually-happens-with-andrea-nakayama/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training atInnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

If you have ever been told your estrogen looks normal while your body clearly says otherwise, this conversation is for you. Inna sits down with Dr. Carrie Jones, the internationally recognized hormone expert known to many as the Hormone Queen, to talk about the part of estrogen almost no one is looking at. It turns out the number on your lab is only a fraction of the picture, and what your body does with estrogen after it is made may matter far more than how much you have.Dr. Carrie walks through what actually happens to estrogen once it is produced, where the process tends to break down, and why two women with identical estrogen levels can feel completely different. She and Inna get into why some symptoms show up even when everything looks fine on paper, what a common at-home test can reveal that blood work never will, and why this applies to you whether you are cycling, in menopause, or considering hormones.And because this is so closely tied to the thyroid, Inna and Dr. Carrie connect the dots between inflammation, autoimmune flares, and the way your body processes estrogen when you have Hashimoto's. If you have ever felt like your hormones are working against you and no one could tell you why, this episode gives you a whole new place to look.For full show notes, please see:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/estrogen-levels-detox-pathways-hashimotos-dr-carrie-jones/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

The feelings you push down don't disappear. They sit under the surface, keep your nervous system on high alert, and that ongoing load may be the very reason your Hashimoto's isn't reaching remission.In this episode, Anat Peri reveals why suppressing hard emotions works against your healing, what happened when one client finally stopped running from a feeling, and the four protective patterns that take over when life feels threatening. She also walks through a simple way to start releasing what your body has been holding, so your affirmations and everything else you're doing can actually take hold.Remission may be closer than it feels once you learn how to feel your way there.For full show notes and links, please see: https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/hashimotos-remission-anat-peri/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

What if feeling like things are stalling with Hashimoto’s has nothing to do with what you are doing, and everything to do with the order you are doing it in? Inna sits down with Dr. Meg Mill for a conversation that challenges where most people start.There is one step almost everyone rushes to first, and Dr. Meg explains why it may be the very thing keeps you back. She also reveals a surprising connection between your mind and your gut that changes how you think about protocols.Plus, a simple tool you can use in seconds, anywhere, the moment stress hits. For full show notes, please see: https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/healing-hashimotos-comes-down-to-order-dr-meg-mill/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

The diagnosis that feels like it took so much from you might be the very thing protecting you.In this personal episode, Inna shares something she has come to believe about living with Hashimoto's, a truth that took her years to see for herself. By the end, you may find yourself rethinking your own diagnosis and where it has actually been taking you all along.This is one you will want to sit with.For full show notes, please see: https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/the-surprising-truth-hidden-inside-your-hashimotos-diagnosis/NEW Thyroid Deep Dive Consultation and Labwork - Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

If you have Hashimoto's and have been told your blood sugar is "borderline" or "fine for now," this conversation will change how you think about it. Inna sits down with Dr. Jason Shumard, a functional medicine practitioner with more than two decades of experience in diabetes and insulin resistance, to unpack why blood sugar troubles and thyroid autoimmunity so often travel together. The surprising takeaway is that elevated blood sugar usually isn't a sugar problem at all. It's a signal that something has gone wrong at the level of the cell, and chasing the number alone tends to leave the real issue untouched.Dr. Jason walks through what's actually happening when insulin can no longer do its job, and why the receptors on your cells stop responding in the first place. He explains the role that hidden drivers like infections, mold, heavy metals, chronic inflammation and everyday stress play in keeping the cycle going, and why these overlap so heavily with the same triggers behind Hashimoto's. He and Inna also dig into the lab markers worth paying attention to beyond a basic glucose reading, the optimal ranges he looks for, and the simple ratio already sitting on most standard bloodwork that can flag insulin resistance early.The discussion gets especially practical around carbohydrates, GLP-1 medications, and the idea of cycling rather than relying on any single tool forever. Dr. Jason offers a refreshingly balanced view, neither demonizing carbs nor treating medications as a permanent fix, and shares why restoring true cellular function is what allows so many people to move toward remission. It's an honest, hopeful look at a topic that affects far more people with thyroid issues than most realize, and a reminder that the body is often far more capable of healing than we've been led to believe.For full show notes, please see: https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/lowering-blood-sugar-insulin-resistance-hashimotos-dr-jason-shumard/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

If you have Hashimoto’s and still feel exhausted, inflamed, foggy, or “not yourself” even after trying many things, this episode is a must-listen.I’m joined again by Dr. Kasia Kines, one of the leading voices in Epstein-Barr Virus research and education, to talk about the inte- connection between EBV and Hashimoto’sEven if you have heard about this connection, this episode goes much deeper into what you need to know.• Why EBV can reactivate years later• The symptoms most people miss• The labs that actually important• Why your doctor may not be testing correctly• The connection between EBV and Hashimoto’s• Mold, stress, WiFi, nutrient deficiencies, and other hidden triggers• What helps the body calm chronic reactivationThere is a lot in this conversation that people with Hashimoto’s are rarely told, especially when it comes to why symptoms can continue even when thyroid labs start to look better.For full show notes, please see:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/why-ebv-keeps-reactivating-in-hashimotos-with-dr-kasia-kines/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping 

So many people with Hashimoto’s are shopping at health food stores, choosing organic, avoiding processed foods, and making what they believe are healthier choices.But what if some of those “healthy” foods are not as clean as they seem?In this episode, Inna is joined by Jen Smiley, founder of the Read the Labels movement, to uncover what is really hiding in everyday foods. They break down how marketing can be misleading, why ingredient quality matters just as much as the type of food you are eating, and how hidden additives can drive inflammation.This conversation expands beyond food alone and looks at how everyday choices, from cookware to food sourcing, can either support or hinder your thyroid and immune health.For full show notes, please see:https://innatopiler.com/podcasts/whats-really-in-your-healthy-food-with-jen-smiley/Get ThyroLove - the first all in one bottle multi-nutrient comprehensive formula designed specifically for those with Thyroid Autoimmunity at ThyroLove.com - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping If you are struggling to lose weight with Hashimoto’s, Inna has a 10 day plan just for you at InnaTopiler.com/jumpstartIf you need help with fatigue or brain fog with Hashimoto’s, please check out Inna’s 9 Day Exhaustion Solution at innatopiler.com/energyIf you don’t yet know your thyroid type, please be sure you sign up for Inna’s next free training at InnaTopiler.com/zoomcallFor more information about everything Hashimoto’s please visit InnaTopiler.com Get ThyroLove - use code “Podcast” to get 10% off and free shipping