🎙️Why Willpower Fails: How to Stop Emotional Overeating and Break the Cycle with Dr. Melissa McCreery

Have you ever felt strong and capable in most areas of your life but powerless when it comes to food? You’re not alone.

In today’s podcast episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx®, Nataliia Sanzo, RDN, LDN, sits down with Dr. Melissa McCreery, psychologist, emotional eating expert, and creator of "Your Missing Peace", to uncover why willpower isn’t the answer to emotional overeating and what truly helps you break the cycle.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why “trying harder” or relying on willpower doesn’t work long-term
• The truth about emotional and “hidden hungers” that drive overeating
• The link between stress, dopamine, and thyroid health in Hashimoto’s
• Simple mindset shifts to move past all-or-nothing thinking
• How to tell physical hunger from emotional hunger
• The four pillars of Dr. McCreery’s Your Missing Peace program
• First steps to stop feeling stuck and start creating freedom around food

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:

This is one of the most insightful and empowering conversations we’ve had about emotional eating, mindset, and thyroid health. You’ll walk away with science-backed strategies and compassionate tools to rebuild trust with your body without diets, restriction, or guilt.

If you’ve ever believed your struggles with food were a lack of discipline, this episode will show you the truth: you’re not broken, and there’s a better way forward.

Try This After Listening:

• Reflect on moments when you turn to food for comfort, what emotion or need might be underneath?
• Practice pausing before eating to check in: “Am I physically hungry, or emotionally hungry?”
• Explore your “hidden hungers” using Dr. McCreery’s free quiz below.

Connect with Dr. Melissa McCreery:

• Website: https://toomuchonherplate.com
• Too Much on Her Plate Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844785/contributors/46325-melissa-mccreery-phd
• Take the Free Hidden Hungers Quiz: https://toomuchonherplate.com/hidden-hunger-quiz/
• Learn about Your Missing Peace: https://toomuchonherplate.com/your-missing-peace/
• Instagram: @toomuchonherplate

Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition



Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.

🎧 Treating Hashimoto’s Beyond Medication with Endocrinologist Dr. Roehnelt

Are your labs “normal” but you still feel off? You’re not crazy and you’re definitely not alone.

In this episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx®, I’m joined by holistic endocrinologist Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, MD to break down what traditional medicine often misses about treating Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism. We talk about the real reasons behind persistent symptoms, what your thyroid antibodies actually mean, and how to take a more personalized, root-cause approach to your health.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your thyroid labs can look "fine" even when you don't feel fine
• The real difference between Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism
• How to interpret TPO and TG antibodies without micromanaging your labs
• Who actually needs thyroid medication and who might not
• Functional vs. conventional approaches to treatment
• The truth about gluten, dairy, and food triggers for Hashimoto’s

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Episode:
Most people with Hashimoto’s don’t get the full picture or full support from conventional care. This conversation will empower you to understand your labs, choose the right thyroid medication (if needed), and feel more confident advocating for yourself.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or feeling stuck in your healing journey, this episode is a must-listen.

Actionable Steps You Can Take Today:

1. Re-evaluate your most recent thyroid labs, look beyond just TSH.
2. Try a short-term gluten or dairy elimination (6 weeks) to see if symptoms improve.
3. Download Dr. Roehnelt’s free guide to help navigate conversations with your doctor:
   - How to Work With Your Doctor to Get the Right Thyroid Medication

If this episode resonated with you:
Please leave a review, share it with a friend, or connect with us on Instagram! Your support helps more women get the answers they need.

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Dr. Alessia Roehnelt, MD
Instagram: @endohealthdoc
Website: https://www.endohealthdoc.com
Free Guide: https://www.endohealthdoc.com/free-guide

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Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition



Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.

🎙️ Dizziness, Vertigo, Migraines & Hashimoto’s: The Missing Link with Dr. Emily Kostelnik

Ever feel floaty, dizzy, lightheaded—or struggle with migraines that no one seems to take seriously? You're not alone, and it may not be “just stress” or “low blood sugar.” In this eye-opening episode of Hashimoto’s Nutrition Rx, Nataliia sits down with Dr. Emily Kostelnik—a clinical health psychologist known as “The Vestibular Psychologist”—to unpack the surprising connection between vestibular disorders and autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s.

From environmental toxins to nutrient deficiencies, nervous system overload to histamine intolerance, they explore what really drives these symptoms—and how to finally find relief.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why dizziness, vertigo, and migraines are often missed symptoms of Hashimoto’s
• How trauma, stress, and nervous system dysregulation fuel symptoms
• The role of histamine, inflammation, and food sensitivities in dizziness
• Simple ways to retrain your nervous system for calm and stability
• The truth about environmental toxins, detox, and realistic harm reduction
• Why nutrient deficiencies like low magnesium, B vitamins, and iron matter
• What tests and specialists are worth seeking out—and which ones to skip
• Dr. Kostelnik’s personal journey healing from vestibular disorders and Hashimoto’s
• How to stop fearing food and start reintroducing it the right way

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This:
This conversation is packed with “aha” moments, practical strategies, and powerful validation—especially if your symptoms have been dismissed or misdiagnosed. Whether you're newly diagnosed or deep into your healing journey, this episode offers empowering tools and mindset shifts you won’t hear from most doctors.

Try This After Listening:

• Try the “physiological sigh” breathing exercise three times a day to retrain your stress response
• Audit your beauty, cleaning, and food storage habits to gently reduce toxic load
• Get tested for nutrient levels like vitamin D, iron, and magnesium—and work with a provider to replenish them

Connect with Dr. Emily Kostelnik:
Instagram: @dremilykostelnik
Website: https://www.rootedbehavioraleducation.com

Explore Dr. Emily Kostelnik’s Courses:
https://www.rootedbehavioraleducation.com/my-courses
Stay tuned for her new course Back to Balance—coming Fall 2025!

Contact Nataliia Sanzo at All Purpose Nutrition
Office Phone: (615) 866-5384
Location: 7105 S Springs Dr., Suite 208, Franklin, TN 37067
Website: www.allpurposenutrition.com
Instagram: @all.purpose.nutrition



Formerly known as Thyroid Hair Loss Connection Podcast.