It’s now 2026 and if you want to move your thyroid health forward, this episode will help you rethink where to focus.

In this episode, I share ten (10) healing priorities for Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s to focus on as we settle into the new year. We talk about why stress management and nervous system support remain foundational, how extreme fasting can actually slow progress, and why small, consistent adjustments tend to be more sustainable and more effective than drastic changes.

I also address common questions about foods like cruciferous vegetables, explain the role of gut health through my 5R framework, and discuss why vitamin D and omega-3 levels matter. This isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about choosing a few priorities and building from there.

If you’re starting the year looking for a steadier, more realistic approach to thyroid healing, this episode will set you straight in that direction.

Episode Timeline:

00:03 – Why These Tips Matter in 2026

01:10 – Take Stress More Seriously

05:20 – Support the Nervous System

08:55 – Avoid Extreme Fasting

11:45 – Go to Bed Earlier

13:40 – Reduce Microplastics and Glyphosate

16:20 – Eating Broccoli Without Fear

18:05 – The 5R Gut Healing Approach

20:35 – Optimize Vitamin D and Omega-3s

22:45 – Always Support the Immune System

24:10 – Work With an Experienced Practitioner

25:45 – How to Pace These Changes

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

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Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles

Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos

Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid

Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308

Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books:
http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks

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There’s a point where labs, diet, and protocols stop explaining why symptoms linger and that’s where this episode begins.

Healing doesn’t always stall because the body lacks the right nutrients or protocol. Sometimes it’s because the brain and nervous system are still holding unresolved trauma. Dr. Louise Swartswalter explains how neurobiofeedback and trauma release work can influence regulation, resilience, and the body’s ability to heal.

So If you’re open to exploring how brain health and trauma resolution might fit into a root-cause thyroid healing approach, this episode will give you a thoughtful place to start. Listen Now

Episode Timeline:

00:00 – Episode Preview

01:41 – Podcast Intro

02:06 – Why This Episode Matters

03:23 – Personal Health Journey Begins

08:25 – Motivation to Keep Healing

09:13 – Biofeedback vs Neurobiofeedback

10:36 – Energy Medicine Explained Simply

13:49 – Healing Can Be Remote

16:50 – Trauma and Chronic Illness

18:53 – Faith vs Fear Balance

20:47 – Hidden and Womb Trauma

21:35 – What Rewiring the Brain Means

25:23 – Releasing Fear Changes Healing

29:11 – Bronx Zoo Trauma Example

33:38 – Live Brain Integration Session

36:06 – Small Trauma, Big Impact

39:20 – How to Work With Dr. Louise

42:44 – Post-Episode Reflections

About Dr. Louise Swartswalter:

Dr. Louise Swartswalter is a naturopath, frequency medicine practitioner, transformational coach, speaker, and mentor serving women and men worldwide. She is the creator of the Brain Soul Success Academy and the B.R.A.I.N. System™, a multidimensional approach that works with the mind, body, soul, and energetic field to support lasting change.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Louise blends naturopathy, NLP, kinesiology, trauma-release work, and energy-based modalities to help people improve brain function, reduce stress, and move past long-standing blocks.

Connect with Dr. Louise Swartswalter:

• Website - https://louiseswartswalter.com/
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LouiseSwartswalter1/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drlouiseswartswalter/
• Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/LouiseSwartswalter

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles

Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos

Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid

Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308

Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books:
http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks

Work with Dr. Eric:
https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

If gut cleanses are supposed to help with different health conditions, why do so many people feel worse or unchanged?

Gut cleanses, detoxes, and parasite protocols are often positioned as the missing piece for autoimmune thyroid conditions, but the results don’t always match the promise. This conversation breaks down what people really mean when they say “gut cleanse,” where these approaches can be helpful, and why focusing only on clearing things out can leave the immune system stuck in high gear. It also explores how medications, detox pathways, gut repair, and nervous system balance intersect, and why timing and sequence matter more than doing “more.”

If you’ve tried cleanses hoping they’d finally calm your symptoms, this will help you understand what may be holding you back and how to approach gut health with more clarity and confidence. Tune in before you try another cleanse.

Episode Timeline:

0:00 – What Is a Gut Cleanse

2:10 – Do Cleanses Help Graves

4:05 – Gut Cleanse vs Detox

6:15 – Parasite Cleanse Explained

9:10 – When Cleanses Backfire

11:30 – Medications and Gut Health

14:05 – Why Removal Isn’t Enough

16:40 – The 5R Gut Framework

19:45 – Timing Matters for Healing

22:10 – Big Picture Takeaway

Free resources for your thyroid health

Get your FREE Thyroid and Immune Health Restoration Action Points Checklist at SaveMyThyroidChecklist.com

High-Quality Nutritional Supplements For Hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’ s
Have you checked out my new ThyroSave supplement line? These high-quality supplements can benefit those with hyperthyroidism and Hashimoto’s, and you can receive special offers, along with 10% off your first order, by signing up for emails and text messages when you visit ThyroSave.com.

Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid?

Get free access to hundreds of articles and blog posts: https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/articles/all-other-articles

Watch Dr. Eric’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/videos

Join Dr. Eric’s Graves’ disease and Hashimoto’s group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saveyourthyroid

Take the Thyroid Saving Score Quiz: https://quiz.savemythyroidquiz.com/sf/237dc308

Read all of Dr. Eric’s published books:
http://savemythyroid.com/thyroidbooks

Work with Dr. Eric:
https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/