In this episode I share my routines that help me manage stress and my hope that it helps you too.  My email I share in this episode is j3cheray@gmail.com My Twitter is @wildheart4vr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

In this episode I encourage you to not give up and share with you a major way I course corrected in managing my thyroid condition. If you want to connect with me outside of this podcast you can email me at j3cheray@gmail.com You can follow me on Twitter @wildheart4vr --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

Welcome back to the journey.  Let's continue the journey together.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

In this episode I talk about what factors lead to the risk in getting hypothyroidism.  You can read more about what I talk about out of the book Living Well With Hypothyroidism What the Doctor Doesn't Tell You by Mary J. Shomon You can visit http://www.scorecard.org to see what chemicals are disruptive to your thyroid health. You can also visit the EPA's website https://enviro.epa.gov/triexplorer which tracks the management of the release of toxic chemicals that may cause harm to human health and environment in your area.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

In this episode I talk about ways you can practice self care during the winter when you're hypo, have depression and suffer from seasonal affective disorder. The site I reference in the podcast is Blessing Manifesting and the article on self care is https://www.blessingmanifesting.com/2017/07/what-is-self-care.html/ The 30 day challenge I am going to be doing starting Monday February 10th is at Design Packer   My YouTube Channel is at My Hypothyroidism Journey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

In this episode I will share with you how hypothyroidism is diagnosed. I talk about the various levels that you may be tested for. I also share what are normal levels and my roller coaster results. I also share where to order home tests.  You can find the two sites I mention in the episode at Thyroid-Info.com and HealthCheckUSA Nicole Isler's podcast can be found at Sensitives on Fire Her group on Facebook is The Energy Lounge. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

In this episode I talk about what your thyroid is, where you can find it and what it does. I also cover what hypothyroidism actually is and symptoms. I reference Living Well With Hypothyroidism by Mary J. Shomon and the Thyroid Tribe Facebook group.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

My Journey started in 2012.  I battled depression and had had a hysterectomy the same year.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support

This podcast will talk about my journey with hypothyroidism as well as information you need to know about thyroid health. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-cheray/support