The Overlooked Thyroid Problem Behind Mood Swings, Fatigue & Weight Gain

By Dr. Beverly Yates, ND · December 1, 2025 · 47 min episode

About This Episode

If you’re exhausted, gaining weight, and feel stuck, your body is telling you something your doctor might be missing. Dr. Beverly Yates and integrative physician Dr. Jen Pfleghaar expose the silent epidemic of thyroid problems (like Hashimoto’s), which are inextricably linked to insulin resistance and stubborn fatigue.

Learn the critical steps your doctor isn’t telling you:

The six essential lab tests for a full thyroid workup.

The stress (cortisol) loop that drives up blood sugar and shuts down your metabolism.

The #1 root cause of autoimmunity that you can address with diet and lifestyle.

How to clean your environment and remove toxins like mercury and glyphosate to protect your hormones.

Stop being dismissed. Learn how to advocate for yourself and reclaim your energy, weight, and health today.

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Dr. Beverly Yates, ND

Diabetes expert, MIT-trained engineer, and licensed Naturopathic Doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Creator of The Yates Protocol and author of The Yates Protocol: 5 Simple Steps to Fix Your Blood Sugar and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes.

This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider about your individual situation.

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