Are you waking up tired after 8 hours of sleep? Struggling with brain fog, weight gain, or afternoon crashes but your doctor says your labs are "normal"? In this episode of Stronger Than Autoimmune: From Boardroom to Breakroom Edition, I explain why "normal" lab results don't always mean you're functioning optimally especially if you have (or suspect) an autoimmune condition like Hashimoto's thyroiditis.Using the "iPhone analogy," I break down the critical difference between reference ranges (what labs use) and optimal ranges (what functional medicine practitioners track)and why this gap leaves millions feeling dismissed and stuck.🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:✅ The difference between reference range vs. optimal range (3:30)✅ Why TSH alone doesn't tell the whole thyroid story (5:15)✅ Complete thyroid panel: What to request from your doctor (6:45)✅ How to advocate for comprehensive testing—even with an existing diagnosis (7:30)✅ The workplace impact: Why "medicated but not optimized" affects performance (9:00)✅ Actionable steps for individuals AND HR leaders (11:00)📊 KEY STATS MENTIONED:- 78% of full-time workers with autoimmune disease report job performance decline- Employees with chronic conditions account for 85% of employer healthcare costs- Presenteeism (showing up sick) costs 2-3X more than absenteeism- Early optimization reduces long-term disability claims by 25% (CDC)🔬 COMPLETE THYROID PANEL INCLUDES:1. TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone)2. Free T4 (storage form)3. Free T3 (active form)4. Reverse T3 (blocks T3 function)5. TPO Antibodies (Hashimoto's indicator)6. TG Antibodies (autoimmune marker)💡 OPTIMAL VS. REFERENCE RANGES:- TSH Reference Range: 0.5-5.0 mIU/L- TSH Optimal Range: 0.5-2.0 mIU/L(This 3-point difference can mean exhaustion vs. energy!)👩‍💼 FOR HR LEADERS & EXECUTIVES:Discover why supporting employees to reach "optimal range" (not just "medicated and managed") reduces turnover, improves productivity, and protects your bottom line.🎙️ ABOUT THIS PODCAST:Stronger Than Autoimmune bridges personal healing and workplace wellbeing—guiding career-driven women with autoimmune disease AND forward-thinking companies to create energy-efficient, inclusive environments where everyone thrives.Host: Desiree Werland, NBC-HWC, ADAPT-Certified Functional Health Coach, Autoimmune Paleo Coach, and Corporate Autoimmune Health Consultant📍 Based in San Antonio, Texas🌐 Website: DesireeWerland.com📧 Contact: [email protected]📱 Instagram/LinkedIn: @DesireeWerland🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED:- CDC Workplace Health Research- American Thyroid Association Guidelines- National Institute of Health Autoimmune Disease Stats💬 WHAT TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR (Script Provided at 7:30):For diagnosis-seekers: "I'd like to request a complete thyroid panel, including Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies, and TG antibodies..."For those already diagnosed: "I appreciate that my TSH is in range, but I'm still experiencing [symptoms]. I'd like to see if there's room for optimization..."🎧 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE:New episodes every [frequency] exploring autoimmune health, workplace wellness, and thriving with chronic conditions.📢 SHARE THIS EPISODE if you know someone who's been told they're "fine" but doesn't feel fine or an HR leader committed to supporting invisible illness in the workplace.#AutoimmuneHealth #ThyroidHealth #Hashimotos #OptimalHealth #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicIllness #WorkplaceWellness #HRLeadership #EmployeeHealth #InvisibleIllness #HealthAdvocacy #WomensHealth #EnergyOptimization #BrainFog #ChronicFatigue

Ver todos los episodios