The 8 Daily Rituals of Thyroid-Healthy Living

There’s no quick fix or cure for hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, but the good news is that there’s a lot we can do to manage our health and improve our quality of life. By making simple, sustainable changes, we can better manage symptoms and feel more like ourselves again.

But let’s be honest—navigating the world of thyroid health can be overwhelming. There’s a sea of information, misinformation, and conflicting advice to sift through. That’s where I come in.

As your thyroid advocate and health coach, one of my goals is to help you cut through the noise and make thyroid-healthy living simpler and more actionable. That’s why I distilled the common-core expert recommendations down to their essence—something so clear and concise it could fit on an index card.

I call these tenets of thyroid-healthy living The 8 Daily Rituals, or The 8 Rs for short. These aren’t just theories; they’re real, practical strategies based on the principles of functional medicine. I have lived by and reclaimed my health using the 8 Daily Rituals and have used them to transform the health of countless others in my coaching practice.

In this episode of the Thyroid-Healthy Bites podcast, I’ll walk you through The 8 Daily Rituals, explain the “WHY” behind each one, and help you cut through the confusion. So, grab a cup of tea, and something to take notes with, and let’s dig in!

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Where Did The 8 Daily Rituals Come From?

The 8 Rs began as a compilation of recommendations that the leading thyroid experts all seemed to agree upon in regards to thyroid-healthy diet & lifestyle– a greatest-hits playlist, if you will, from people like Dr. Izabella Wentz, Dr. Alan Christianson, and my dear friend and mentor, Mary Shomon. My Functional Medicine Health Coach training further validated the 8 Rs as tenets of not just thyroid-healthy but generally healthy for anyone who wants to optimize health, prevent disease, and manage the life-altering symptoms that can come with chronic illness. 

The 8 Daily Rituals were put to the test as the model for THYROID30^Ⓡ, a gamified wellness app that I created in 2017 and now host as part of my monthly Wellness Adventures inside my Thriver's Club Community. Anyone who works with me becomes well-acquainted with ‘The 8 Rs’ and will integrate them to reclaim their health and become empowered patients. 

Today, we use The 8 Rs in essentially everything we do in the Thrivers’ Club. The wellness challenges, workshops, coaching calls, and content all revolve around these 8 Daily Rituals of Thyroid-healthy Living. If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re probably already implementing some of them!

As you watch or listen to this episode of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I'll walk you through each of The 8 Daily Rituals and how you can make them your new normal!

Need Help Applying the 8 Rs? 

The principles discussed in this podcast are central to what I call "thyroid-healthy living." The same principles and practices helped me reclaim my life from debilitating fatigue. It took me years to discover that there was more to managing hypothyroidism than just one test and just one pill. It takes a whole-life, whole-health approach to truly thrive and stay on the sunny side of Health Street. 

That’s exactly why I created The Thrivers Club, my group health coaching membership designed to help you apply The 8 Rs in a supportive and structured way.

Inside The Thrivers Club, you'll get:

• Fun, interactive monthly Wellness Challenges based on The 8 Rs
• Exclusive expert content and members-only workshops
• A private recipe library packed with thyroid-friendly meals
• Personalized health coaching support from me
• A community of fellow Thyroid Thrivers who get what you're going through

What kind of health transformations could you experience this year? Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been on this path for decades, you don’t have to do this alone. Join us inside The Thrivers Club and start thriving today!

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What kind of health dreams could you make come true this year? Let's find out. No matter where you are on your journey - whether newly diagnosed or decades down the path - The Thrivers' Club is here to help you thrive! 

Happy thriving, and enjoy the episode! 

P.S. You might also like these episodes of Thyroid-Healthy Bites:

• Adrenal Health and Your Thyroid with Dr. Izabella Wentz
• The Thyroid-Gut Connection with Dr. Joni Labbe 
• Yes, You CAN Workout with Hypothyroidism with Angela Brown
• My 5-Step Feel Better Framework Revealed 
• Your Brain on Change with Nadia Ahrens
• The Thyroid Treatment Debacle with Drs. Eric Balcavage and Kelly Halderman