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Apr 2025
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Episode 104: [The LOdown] Why Your Mitoc...

Lauren Papanos
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[The LOdown] Why Your Mitochondria are Key to Fatigue, Fertility and the Thyroid

This week’s episode of the Strength in Hormones Podcast uncovers one of the most overlooked root causes of hormone imbalance and fatigue: mitochondrial dysfunction. These tiny powerhouses are responsible for making energy in every cell—and when they slow down, so does everything else.

We explore how sluggish mitochondria contribute to burnout, brain fog, and poor recovery, and why they’re so essential for converting thyroid hormones like T3 into usable energy. You’ll also learn how mitochondrial function impacts fertility, from egg quality and AMH production to ovulation and hormone balance.

If you’ve been feeling tired, stuck, or out of sync with your body—this episode offers a new perspective (and real tools) to support your energy from the root.

 

A few things we chat about in this episode 👇👇👇

  • Quick overview of mitochondrial function, what they are and their role in the body
  • The connection between mitochondrial health and thyroid function, how mitochondrial function influences free T3 conversion and how thyroid function influences mitochondrial health
  • Why mitochondrial health should be a key target for fertility, especially if >35 years of age
  • The role of mitochondrial health in ovulation and healthy cycles
  • How to support mitochondrial health with foods, supplements and lifestyle practices like sauna and red light therapy

 

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