Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swann to unpack the confusing world of thyroid nutrition, metabolism, and weight.
We explore how hypothyroidism can affect energy, digestion, body temperature, and weight, why your thyroid labs may appear normal even when you still feel terrible, and what treatment can realistically change. We also fact check popular thyroid wellness advice, including gluten free diets, Brazil nuts, bladderwrack, tyrosine, vitamin D megadoses, fluoride avoidance, and cutting out cruciferous vegetables.
Most importantly, we discuss why women should not need an abnormal blood test to justify changes in their body or prove that their symptoms deserve care. Your body is not “broken” simply because it is difficult to make smaller.
This conversation is for anyone feeling frustrated by unexplained symptoms, overwhelmed by thyroid misinformation, or exhausted by the pressure to find a pathological explanation for normal body diversity.
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Priscilla Swahn
priscillaswahn.com
pod.link/1702748239
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👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219766
thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight
academic.oup.com/jcem/article/107/2/450/6376049
academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/4/e1741/5771362
europepmc.org/article/MED/24936556
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A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a qualified health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my videos) as educational, not as individualized recommendations or medical advice.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek support from a qualified health care provider or visit nedic.ca (Canada) or eatingdisorderhope.com/.
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💬 If you enjoyed this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m joined by registered dietitian and thyroid health specialist Priscilla Swann to unpack the confusing world of thyroid nutrition, metabolism, and weight.
We explore how hypothyroidism can affect energy, digestion, body temperature, and weight, why your thyroid labs may appear normal even when you still feel terrible, and what treatment can realistically change. We also fact check popular thyroid wellness advice, including gluten free diets, Brazil nuts, bladderwrack, tyrosine, vitamin D megadoses, fluoride avoidance, and cutting out cruciferous vegetables.
Most importantly, we discuss why women should not need an abnormal blood test to justify changes in their body or prove that their symptoms deserve care. Your body is not “broken” simply because it is difficult to make smaller.
This conversation is for anyone feeling frustrated by unexplained symptoms, overwhelmed by thyroid misinformation, or exhausted by the pressure to find a pathological explanation for normal body diversity.
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Priscilla Swahn
priscillaswahn.com
pod.link/1702748239
instagram.com/priscillaswahn.rd
👩🏼💻 RESEARCH LINKS
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3219766
thyroid.org/thyroid-and-weight
academic.oup.com/jcem/article/107/2/450/6376049
academic.oup.com/jcem/article/105/4/e1741/5771362
europepmc.org/article/MED/24936556
📚 GRAB MY BOOK: The Hunger Crushing Combo Method ⤵️
Learn how to reach your healthiest weight without dieting using evidence based nutrition strategies.
Amazon: amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20
More purchase options: abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
🎙 LISTEN TO BITE BACK WITH ABBEY SHARP ⤵️
Real conversations about nutrition, wellness, diet culture, parenting, and the biggest food debates.
lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social
⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Follow Bite Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you're enjoying the show, leaving a rating or review really helps support it!
✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTER
abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e
🥞 FREE Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-Book
abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo
💪 FREE Protein 101 Guide
abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations
📖 MY FIRST COOKBOOK: The Mindful Glow Cookbook
Amazon: amzn.to/2nev0lf
👩🏼💻 COACHING:
🍽️ Feeding Kids Without Diet Culture Webinar
Raise confident eaters without food battles, guilt, or diet culture.
abbeyskitchen.com/coaching
📈 Business Coaching
Build and grow your online brand with proven social media and business strategies.
abbeyskitchen.com/coaching
🤝 Personalized One-on-One Coaching
Tailored support for content creation, business growth, podcasting, AI, brand partnerships, and more.
abbeyskitchen.com/coaching
📱 FOLLOW ME @abbeyskitchen
Instagram: instagram.com/abbeyskitchen
TikTok: tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen
Facebook: facebook.com/AbbeysKitchen
Pinterest: ca.pinterest.com/abbeyskitchen
🌐 VISIT MY WEBSITE
Healthy recipes, nutrition resources, parenting advice, and evidence based articles.
abbeyskitchen.com
A FEW DISCLAIMERS
1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a qualified health care provider about your unique health needs.
2) Please use this video (as with all of my videos) as educational, not as individualized recommendations or medical advice.
3) Please be kind in the comments.
4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, please seek support from a qualified health care provider or visit nedic.ca (Canada) or eatingdisorderhope.com/.
5) Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out!
💬 If you enjoyed this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know what you'd like to see next!
With Science & Sass,
Xoxo Abbey 🌸
