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May 8
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Can You Actually Heal Your Thyroid in 3 ...

Dr. Eric Osansky DC, IFMCP
About this episode

Are you setting yourself up for frustration with unrealistic thyroid healing expectations? Now is the time to find out.

In this episode, I answer one of the most common questions I'm asked: “Can I heal in three months or less?” Through personal anecdotes and clinical insights, I break down why most thyroid conditions take months to truly stabilize. You'll learn the difference between having ‘normal labs’ and real healing, why looking beyond TSH matters, and how hidden imbalances in the gut, adrenals, or immune system can slow down your progress. This talk isn’t for discouragement—it’s about knowing the general experience so you know what’s possible for your own journey.

If you're tired of chasing fast results and ready to understand what true healing looks like, this episode is a must-listen, so tune in now!

Episode Timeline:

0:00 - Introduce The QA Episode Question

0:20 -  When Healing Sounds Too Fast to Be True

0:35 - What Does Healing Actually Mean?

1:06 - Realistic Expectations for Autoimmune Thyroid Conditions

1:20 - When Good Lab Results Aren’t the Whole Story

2:13 - What Your Antibodies Might Be Trying to Tell Yo

2:58- The Healing Journey Gets Personal

4:19 - You Don’t Need Perfect Labs to Move Forward

4:37 - Clearing the Path for Real Healing

5:05 - When the Numbers Look Good—but You’re Still Unsure

5:27 - Healing Takes Time—Here’s What That Really Looks Like

5:46 - Can You Speed Up Thyroid Healing?

6:26 - The One Exception That Heals Quicke

6:55 - Why Autoimmune Conditions Play by Different Rules

7:03 - Episode Wrap-Up

7:18 - Episode Outro


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