In this episode, Carly chats with Certified Health Coach, non-toxic living expert, and Hashimoto’s patient and advocate, Carly Johnson Brawner about her journey from being diagnosed with and eventually healing from Hashimoto’s disease.
This episode covers:
- How Carly’s Hashimoto’s disease first started presenting itself, what symptoms she experienced
- Why she chose to change practitioners + how she found the perfect one
- The healing plan that changed Carly’s life
- Why Carly started sharing her story through her website and social media
- The diet changes Carly made to manage her disease + how she learned to cook to fit her needs
- Relationship advice for when you or your loved one are going through a healing journey
- Why Carly changed her Hashimoto’s medication from Levo-T to a T4/T3 combination
- Information about the lab tests used to diagnose thyroid disease
- How the Thyroid Stimulation Hormone + Free t4 tests are used in treatment
- What additional tests to ask for to get a full picture of thyroid function: T3, TPO antibodies, TG antibodies
- How Hashimoto’s can be misdiagnosed as hypothyroidism
- What it means to live a non-toxic life + products to watch out for
- Why it is important to participate in your healing, take responsibility for your health + question everything
Resources:
Frolic and Flow – (Austin, TX)
Branch Basics:15% off Starter Kits with code “carlyloveskale”
Connect:
IG: @carlyloveskale
Carly Brawner is a non-toxic living expert, Certified Health Coach and Hashimoto’s patient and advocate. She is a California native living in Austin, TX and the creator of Frolic & Flow.
