Introducing my new Clear Your Thyroid Blocks Program - Register today! https://completenutritionandwellness.com/shop/thyroidblocks.html The Investigation - Your Thyroid & Autoimmune Blocks  Did you know that you likely have thyroid and/or autoimmune blocks? Don’t worry, most people do and in this episode, I uncover the mysteries about this often-overlooked factor in your quest for optimal health. I've spent two decades working with hundreds of thyroid cases, and I can confidently say that to truly support Hashimoto's and optimize thyroid health, we need to look at it from all angles. It's more than just biochemistry; it's about understanding the emotional and mental aspects of our health journey. Understanding the Big Picture of Thyroid and Hashimoto’s: Biochemistry Is Crucial, But Not Everything If you’ve listened to this show before then you know I talk a lot about how biochemistry is a big piece of the Hashimoto’s and thyroid puzzle. Making smart changes to your diet and taking the right supplements are important. However, you also know that there are several things that can be triggers like infections, your environment, gut health, and stress. In recent years, I've noticed something intriguing. Even when the biochemistry is relatively balanced, people can still experience frustrating thyroid and autoimmune symptoms. Why is that? The answer lies not just in our thyroid or immune system but in our thoughts and beliefs. We all carry various emotional and mental blocks, stemming from our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. These blocks can hinder our healing journey and often result from early childhood imprints and experiences. The Power of Childhood Beliefs on Adult Health The things we learned, saw, and interpreted as children have an impact on our emotional health today. From the time we are born until about age seven, we operate in a different brainwave (theta brainwave). In this state, we absorb information like sponges. We develop beliefs not necessarily from being told explicitly but from what we see, hear, or observe in our parents or caregivers. It's in these formative years that we form many of the beliefs that influence us later in life.  Around the age of seven, we begin to develop a logical mind, transitioning into the beta brainwave that adults primarily operate in. However, the beliefs formed during our early years remain stored in our subconscious minds. As we grow older, these deep-rooted beliefs can conflict with our conscious thoughts, creating an internal struggle between what's in our subconscious and conscious minds. Changing these deeply ingrained beliefs logically can be challenging.  The subconscious beliefs are powerful, often driving our actions and decisions without us realizing it. These beliefs can pertain to health, self-worth, success, relationships, and more.   The Impact of Subconscious Belief on Thyroid Health You’re probably wondering what all of this has to do with Hashimoto’s and thyroid health. Our thoughts and beliefs, whether consciously acknowledged or not, being in conflict with our conscious puts your body into an upregulated state (aka fight-or-flight mode). When your nervous system is constantly in this state of stress, it negatively impacts your immune system, digestion, and overall well-being. Remember that one of the key triggers for Hashimoto’s is stress.  The Importance of Downregulating the Nervous System One key piece of finding optimal health on this journey with Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s is downregulating the nervous system. When our nervous system is in a state of heightened alert, our bodies prioritize survival over healing. Our immune system takes a backseat, digestion slows down, and detoxification becomes less efficient. Additionally, our cells can become stuck in a stress response, preventing the effective use of hormones, even if you're doing everything right biochemically. Uncovering the Emotional Stressors While we address physical stressors like diet and infec