Dr Emily Kiberd

Dr Emily Kiberd Creator of Thyroid Strong
Helping women with Hashimoto's learn how to work out without the burnout.

04/05/2026

Reason 1: Your cortisol curve is inverted.

It's supposed to spike in the morning to wake you up. With Hashimoto's, it often does the opposite, flat in the morning, elevated at night. So you can't fall into deep sleep, and you wake up feeling like you never slept.

Reason 2: Your blood sugar dropped at 3am.

If you're under-eating or skipping protein at dinner, your blood sugar crashes overnight. Your body wakes up your stress response to compensate. You're exhausted, but you don't know why.

Reason 3: A gut infection is stealing your B12 and iron.

H. pylori suppresses stomach acid. No stomach acid means you can't absorb B12 or iron. Low B12 and iron = fatigue that 9 hours of sleep cannot fix. This is the one that almost nobody looks at.

Reason 4: Your thyroid isn't converting properly overnight.

T4 has to convert to active T3 while you sleep. If your liver is sluggish, your gut is inflamed, or your ferritin is low, that conversion fails and you wake up running on empty.

Reason 5: You have mold exposure you haven't connected to your symptoms.

Mold can cause a histamine response in the middle of the night. And mycotoxins tank your mitochondria, the powerhouses of your cells.
No amount of sleep fixes mitochondrial dysfunction. You wake up tired because your cells can't produce energy, not because you didn't sleep enough.

None of these show up on a basic thyroid panel.

💬 Comment GUTMC and I'll send you my free masterclass where I break down how to actually address the root causes keeping you exhausted.

03/31/2026

If you are exhausted after every workout with Hashimoto’s, the problem may not be your thyroid medication.

It may be how you are training.

A lot of women are stuck in the cardio hamster wheel.

More classes.
More HIIT.
More calorie burn.

But they are not building muscle.

Muscle improves insulin sensitivity, stabilizes blood sugar, and supports thyroid hormone conversion.

This is why my approach focuses on strength training three days per week with adequate protein intake.

Less chaos.
More strategy.

If you are ready to stop cycling through protocols and want a personalized root cause plan with support, comment CHANGE.

03/29/2026

5 reasons you’re eating more protein but not losing fat with Hashimoto’s


Reason #1: You’re not absorbing it
You can eat all the protein in the world

But if you’ve got hidden gut infections (H. pylori, SIBO, parasites)?
Your body literally CAN’T break it down and absorb it.
So that chicken breast? Just passing through. Not building muscle. Not supporting your thyroid.

Reason #2: Low stomach acid
Here’s what most people don’t know

Low stomach acid is SUPER common with Hashimoto’s.
And without enough acid? You’re not breaking protein down properly.
Result? Bloating, undigested food sitting in your gut, and zero amino acids actually making it to your muscles.
Your body needs strong stomach acid production to unlock protein’s benefits..

Reason #3: You THINK you’re hitting your protein target like a boss
Quick math:
2 eggs = 12g protein, 10g fat
That’s only 48 calories from protein
 but 90 from fat.
Translation? You just ate a 65% fat meal, thinking it was high protein.
You need at least 30g of protein per meal to stimulate your muscles. 1-2 eggs won’t cut it.

Reason #4: Too much processed protein
Those protein bars, powders, plant-based protein bars?
Packed with fake fiber, sugar alcohols, and fats that digest fast, cause bloating, trigger inflammation
 and burn WAY fewer calories than good ole animal protein đŸ„©đŸ—

Reason #5: Waking up 2-3 times a night = đŸ’© sleep
Less than 7 hours of quality sleep? Less than 1.5-2 hours of deep sleep?
Your blood sugar crashes. Your energy tanks. Your cravings spike.
And here’s the kicker: Studies show poor sleep = more muscle loss, less fat loss
 even in a calorie deficit.
One bad night increases insulin resistance by 25%.

💬 Comment START and I’ll send you the masterclass where I break down how to fix what’s actually blocking fat loss with Hashimoto’s.

Look, I’m gonna be real with you...You can:đŸ©· run all the labsđŸ©· try all the supplementsđŸ©· look for the next latest greates...
03/28/2026

Look, I’m gonna be real with you...

You can:
đŸ©· run all the labs
đŸ©· try all the supplements
đŸ©· look for the next latest greatest magic bullet on a blog, podcast, or Instagram

BUT if you’re not building a solid foundation of eating protein, lifting weights, dialing in your sleep, and regulating your nervous system, it doesn’t really matter how many labs you run
.You’re still not gonna feel good.

I had a client who thought her thyroid meds were the whole answer. Endocrinologist gave her meds, told her to go gluten-free, done. But it turned out she had gut infections and environmental toxins driving up her antibodies.

The meds alone? Never would’ve worked.”

Here’s the thing: it’s not about doing more. I get it for all the moms who feel like their plate is already overflowing and don’t want more to-dos.

It’s really not about doing more but it’s about doing the right things.

Want to know exactly which foundations to build first?

Comment "START" to attend my free masterclass on what foundations need to be built first so that you can get your energy back, lose brain fog, and finally lose that stubborn hashi weight for good!

Brain fog is one of the most common struggles I hear from the Hashi ladies.❌ Trouble concentrating.❌ Rereading the same ...
03/25/2026

Brain fog is one of the most common struggles I hear from the Hashi ladies.

❌ Trouble concentrating.
❌ Rereading the same line over and over again.
❌ Forgetting simple things, like where’s my keys?!?!

You assume it is just your thyroid.

But when I work with clients, I find other root causes driving brain fog that your Endo talks about:
‱ Gut infections
‱ Blood sugar issues
‱ Inflammation
‱ Problems converting thyroid hormone can all play a role

When we address those pieces, mental clarity often improves.

💬 If brain fog is something you are struggling with, comment START to join me in my free upcoming masterclass

I break a lot of the “rules” you see online for Hashimoto’s.And my clients do too.Because most of those rules are built ...
03/24/2026

I break a lot of the “rules” you see online for Hashimoto’s.

And my clients do too.

Because most of those rules are built around restriction, not root cause.

I eat dairy every day.
I don’t cut out entire food groups.
I’m not chasing the perfect nervous system routine.
I’m not stretching my way out of joint pain.

And I’m definitely not trying to “eat less and do more cardio.”

Because that approach never worked for me.

What did?

Addressing what was actually going on in my gut.

Parasites.
Gut infections.
Impaired digestion.

Once that was handled, my body could actually tolerate foods again.
My energy improved.
My symptoms improved.

HINT: if you feel like you keep removing more and more foods and still aren’t getting better
 you’re probably not dealing with a food problem.

You’re dealing with something upstream.

I don’t teach restriction.
I teach you how to identify what’s actually driving your symptoms so you can stop guessing.

💬 Comment START to sign up for my free masterclass where I walk through exactly how I approached healing my gut without cutting out more foods.

03/23/2026

đŸ„Ž Your H. pylori came back
 now what?

Here’s what your last practitioner didn’t tell you
H. pylori can spread between partners through saliva and close household contact.

You address it, feel better for a while, and then the burping, reflux, and belly bloat come back. Hint
the missing piece is that your partner didn’t address it.

💡 Reinfection happens if you're kissing or sharing utensils.

When I’m working with clients dealing with persistent gut issues, we often have to look at the bigger picture to understand why protocols haven’t worked.

If you want to understand how infections like H. pylori, parasites, and SIBO affect Hashimoto’s symptoms, comment START to sign up for my free masterclass.

You cut out gluten for your Hashimoto’s
and you’re still bloated by 2pm every day.I see this all the time.You assume it’...
03/22/2026

You cut out gluten for your Hashimoto’s

and you’re still bloated by 2pm every day.

I see this all the time.

You assume it’s still something you’re eating đŸ™…đŸ»â€â™€ïž
So you remove more foods
 and nothing changes.

HINT: if you’ve already removed gluten and you’re still bloated, it’s probably not just about the food.

This is where I start looking deeper.

Things like parasites can drive:

✔ bloating
✔ histamine reactions
✔ nutrient deficiencies
✔ immune activation

And yes, this can happen even if you don’t have obvious digestive symptoms.

I discovered this in my own case.

When I ran advanced testing, I had FOUR different parasites from travel years earlier.

Once I addressed them, my symptoms improved significantly.

This is why testing matters. Otherwise you stay stuck guessing.

💬 If you want to know what labs I run to investigate root causes like this, comment “đŸȘ±â€ and my team will send them over.

I was eating 1,200 calories and gaining weight. Here's what I was missing...For 2 years, I did everything "right."- Trac...
03/21/2026

I was eating 1,200 calories and gaining weight. Here's what I was missing...

For 2 years, I did everything "right."
- Tracked macros.
- Worked out 6 days a week.
- Cut carbs. Cut sugar.

and I gained weight...

But here's what no one told me: My body wasn't broken. It was protecting me.

When you eat too little with Hashimoto's:
❌ Metabolism slows.
❌ Your body thinks it's starving.
❌ Thyroid conversion tanks (T4 to T3).
❌ Cortisol stays high.
❌ Muscle breaks down.

So I did the opposite. Ate MORE. Lifted weights 3x a week. Rested.

My body responded. I lost 35 lbs, got my energy back and finally got rid of the brain fog!

Your body doesn't need punishment. It needs fuel.

In my upcoming free masterclass, I’m breaking down why thyroid medication and going gluten-free often aren’t enough and what actually needs to be addressed underneath.

If you’re ready to understand what’s still driving your symptoms, comment START and I’ll send you the registration link.

If your doctor told you to “move more and eat less” and the scale still isn’t budging
 I see this all the time with Hash...
03/20/2026

If your doctor told you to “move more and eat less” and the scale still isn’t budging
 I see this all the time with Hashimoto’s 👀

You’re not doing anything wrong, you’re just missing pieces.

Hashimoto’s changes your metabolism.

It affects thyroid hormone output, muscle mass, energy, digestion, and how your body is actually using nutrients.

So yes, you can be eating clean, working out, and still feel stuck

because it’s not just about calories.

I look at things like:

✔ gut infections like H. pylori, SIBO, candida
✔ nutrient deficiencies like iron, vitamin D, B vitamins
✔ inflammation and blood sugar regulation
✔ environmental factors like mold exposure

All of these can slow fat metabolism and make weight loss feel impossible.

If you feel like you’re doing everything right and nothing is working, it’s usually not a discipline problem. It’s a root cause that hasn’t been identified yet.

When you address what’s actually driving it, your body starts to respond.

💬 Comment GAP and my team will help you identify what could be driving your weight gain with Hashimoto’s.

03/19/2026

You can be doing all the “right” things for your Hashimoto’s


✅ working on your gut
✅ balancing hormones
✅ cleaning up your diet


and still not feel better. I see this all the time.

A big reason? Mold exposure isn’t being looked at.

Not every functional medicine doctor is trained in mold, and it gets missed way more than you think.

Mold can show up in a lot of different ways:

đŸ˜”â€đŸ’« brain fog
😼‍💹 fatigue
đŸŠ»đŸŒ ringing in the ears
đŸ€• neck pain

There are so many possible symptoms, which is exactly why people don’t connect the dots.

So they keep running gut protocols
 hormone protocols
 and nothing fully sticks.

HINT: if you’ve tried “everything” and you’re still not getting better, something is being missed.

For me, addressing mold was a huge part of putting my Hashimoto’s into remission within 9 months of being diagnosed.

This is why you have to look at the full picture, not just one piece.

💬 If you want to understand how mold and gut issues could be impacting your symptoms, comment GUTMC to watch my free masterclass today

You wake up with your tummy kinda flat and feel fine in the morning, but by the afternoon your stomach is so bloated you...
03/18/2026

You wake up with your tummy kinda flat and feel fine in the morning, but by the afternoon your stomach is so bloated you feel like you need to switch to pants with a drawstring


I see this all the time with Hashimoto’s clients.

You assume it’s a food sensitivity đŸ™…đŸ»â€â™€ïž

But if you’ve cut out all the foods and nothing has changed, HINT: it’s probably not about the food you’re eating.

This pattern points to something deeper going on in the GUT.

Infections like H. pylori, parasites, SIBO, or SIFO can slow down stomach acid and digestion.

When digestion is moving at a snail’s pace, food ferments in the gut throughout the day, and bloating builds as the day goes on.

This is why removing foods doesn’t always fix the issue. You have to identify what’s actually driving the symptoms.

💬 If this sounds familiar, comment AUDIT and my team will send information about working together to help identify YOUR unique root cause driving your belly bloat.

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