In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky welcomes back naturopathic doctor Dr. Erin Kinney to discuss her new book, The Cortisol Cure, and a different way of thinking about stress and adrenal health. Drawing from her own experience with burnout and years of working with patients struggling with fatigue, hormone imbalances, thyroid issues, and chronic stress, Dr. Erin introduces her Cortisol Bank Account Framework. Instead of viewing all stress as something that needs to be eliminated, she explains how to think about the activities that “spend” cortisol and the restorative practices that help you make deposits back into your account.

Dr. Erin and Dr. Eric explore low versus high cortisol, adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysregulation, and the connections between cortisol, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, blood sugar, sleep, and gut health. They also discuss why exercise can be beneficial while still acting as a stressor, how small relaxation practices can train your nervous system to shift out of fight-or-flight mode, and why adequate sleep may be one of your most important cortisol “deposits.” Dr. Erin also shares her thoughts on intermittent fasting, balanced blood sugar, meditation, adrenal-supportive nutrients and herbs, and why supplements can’t make up for a chronically dysregulated nervous system.

In the post-episode chat, Dr. Eric expands on adrenal fatigue, low versus high cortisol, exercise and stress management, meditation apps, sleep, gut motility, and considerations around ashwagandha for those with hyperthyroidism. If you want a clearer, more balanced understanding of cortisol and how your daily habits may influence your energy, thyroid health, hormones, and resilience to stress, you’ll get a lot out of this episode.

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky sits down with Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge to explore nervous system dysregulation and why it has become increasingly common in both adults and children. Dr. Roseann explains what happens when the nervous system has difficulty shifting from a stress state back into a calm, regulated state, and introduces her “stress cup” analogy for understanding how everyday stressors can accumulate until the nervous system becomes overwhelmed.

Dr. Roseann discusses how sleep deprivation, chronic health challenges, financial concerns, relationships, travel, sensory stressors, and even positive excitement can add to the body’s overall stress load. She also explains how living in a sympathetic-dominant state may affect the immune and endocrine systems and why nervous system regulation can be an important piece of the puzzle for people who feel stuck in their healing journey. Most importantly, she shares simple strategies that can be incorporated throughout the day—including diaphragmatic breathing, Tai Chi, somatic techniques, prayer, grounding, and other “micro resets”—and explains why consistency matters more than spending long periods of time on stress-management practices.

Dr. Roseann also discusses co-regulation in children, why parents’ nervous systems can influence their children, and how creating more capacity in the nervous system can help both adults and children respond more effectively to stress. In the post-episode chat, Dr. Eric expands on Epstein-Barr virus, thyroid health, Tai Chi, cortisol, insulin, and how frequently to practice nervous system regulation. If you want a clearer, more practical understanding of nervous system dysregulation and how small daily practices may help you become more resilient to stress, you’ll get a lot out of this episode.

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles

Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos

Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid

Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Osansky explores mushrooms and thyroid health, with a particular focus on Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s. One common concern is whether mushrooms “boost” the immune system and therefore should be avoided by people with autoimmune conditions. Dr. Eric explains why it may be more accurate to think of mushrooms as immune modulators and discusses how their polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and other compounds may influence regulatory T cells and Th17 cells involved in autoimmunity.

Dr. Eric also looks at the potential benefits of mushrooms for the gut microbiome and compares culinary mushrooms with concentrated medicinal mushroom supplements. He takes a closer look at reishi, cordyceps, lion’s mane, maitake, chaga, shiitake, and turkey tail, including research suggesting cordyceps may have potential benefits for thyroid antibodies. He also discusses what to consider when choosing a mushroom supplement, including extracts versus powders, third-party testing, fruiting bodies versus mycelium, beta-glucans, and precautions for certain individuals.

Ultimately, mushrooms shouldn’t be viewed as a treatment for Graves’ disease or Hashimoto’s or as a replacement for identifying triggers, healing the gut, and addressing other underlying factors. However, both culinary and medicinal mushrooms may have a place in a whole-body approach to supporting gut and immune health. Tune in to better understand mushrooms, thyroid autoimmunity, and what that connection really means.

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles

Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos

Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid

Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308

Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books:
http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks

Work with Dr. Eric:
https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/