The Masculine Lie About Time & Productivity (Especially for Women with Hashimoto’s)

In this episode of Thyroid Strong, Dr. Emily Kiberd shares a powerful reframe on time, energy, and value for women with Hashimoto’s who feel stuck, exhausted, and frustrated by their lack of progress despite doing everything “right.”

Inspired by a popular Instagram post about time management, Dr. Emily unpacks why the high-achiever, hustle-hard mentality doesn’t work for Hashimoto’s—and what to focus on instead if you’re trying to get your energy back, lose weight, and feel like yourself again.

Through three client stories, she walks you through what might actually be zapping your energy (it’s not laziness), and how to finally uncover the root causes that conventional medicine often overlooks—like SIBO, adrenal dysfunction, or H. pylori.

This episode is your permission slip to stop shaming yourself and start healing from the inside out.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why time isn’t your issue—energy is
• The link between fatigue and failed weight loss efforts
• Real-life client cases that reveal hidden energy zappers
• The root causes of Hashimoto’s fatigue (beyond labs and meds)
• What conventional medicine often misses in the diagnostic process
• How to tell if gut issues, overtraining, or adrenal fatigue are your roadblocks
• What it really takes to feel like yourself again—and stay that way

Highlights: 

00:03 The Instagram Post on Time Management

00:52 Hashimoto's and Time Management

02:45 The Importance of Energy for Hashimoto's Patients

06:03 Client Success Stories: Lisa's Journey

09:04 Client Success Stories: Selena's Journey

11:28 Client Success Stories: Kelly's Journey

14:46 How you can heal with Hashimoto’s: Next Steps

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