A Nutritional and Functional Approach to Healing the Adrenal-Thyroid Axis
Discover the symptoms, causes, and treatments for adrenal deficiencies with our expert panel.
October 24 at 6 pm ET
Expert Panel Webinar
Identifying the Signs of Adrenal-Thyroid Imbalance
How can you tell if your adrenal stress is affecting your thyroid?
Here are some common signs of imbalance:
Fatigue that doesn't improve with rest
Difficulty losing weight, especially around the abdomen
Feeling "wired but tired"—energetic in the evening but exhausted during the day
Sensitivity to cold or brain fog
Mood swings or increased irritability
A Nutritional and Functional Approach to Healing the Adrenal-Thyroid Axis
The good news is that you can often improve thyroid function by addressing adrenal health through a functional medicine lens—targeting stress management, nutrition, and lifestyle. Reserve your webinar seat to hear from experts in healing the Adrenal-Thyroid Axis.
Chronic Stress and Poor Adrenal Health Impact the Thyroid
Your adrenal glands are in overdrive when your body is under constant stress—whether from emotional, physical, or environmental factors. In the short term, this overproduction of cortisol can suppress thyroid function. Still, long-term stress can eventually lead to what some call adrenal fatigue, where cortisol production drops too low. Either scenario throws off your hormone balance and leaves your thyroid struggling to keep up.
In functional medicine, this adrenal-thyroid connection is part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. When this system is disrupted by stress, inflammation, or poor adrenal health, the thyroid often becomes a casualty. As cortisol levels remain high or drop too low, thyroid function suffers, resulting in symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, and brain fog.
Meet the Panel of Experts
Caroline Fornshell, MS, RDN, CDCES, CES
Caroline's backgrounds in culinary arts, fitness, weight loss and diabetes merge with an apprenticeship and practice in functional medicine. With this experience and training, she supports patients with multifaceted healing modalities. She pushes innovation in weight loss and functional nutrition to achieve patient goals. Caroline founded LWell in 2013 and is the moderator for the webinar.
Daphne Olivier, RD, LDN, CDCES, CLT, IFNCP
Daphne holds a BS in Dietetics from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and completed her internship serving veterans. With a diverse background running hospital cafeterias, implementing wellness programs, and supporting ICU and rehabilitation patients, she has helped individuals of all ages on their wellness journeys. Recently, Daphne became Louisiana's first and only Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner, enabling her to address the root causes of health challenges using real, whole foods.
Trina J. Hill, MBA, RDN, CPT,
CIEC
Trina connects her military holistic health and fitness background with brain neurotransmitters and optimal gut integrity for best health and weight outcomes. She is a staunch advocate for community programs designed to help active adults manage pain and chronic illnesses using medical nutrition therapy."
Kate Langbehn, MS, RDN, Pn1
Kate is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 24 years of experience. She holds a BS from Miami University and a master’s in public health nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. With specialized training in obesity interventions, weight management, and integrative nutrition, Kate uses her expertise to create targeted treatment plans that address complex health concerns and their underlying causes.
Grady D. Murray MS, RDN, LDN
Grady has a specialized focus on the intricate connection between brain inflammation disorders and gut health. With a profound expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Grady brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion
Lisa Fink, LDN, RD, CLT, IFNCP
Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in administrative Dietetics from Brigham Young University and brings extensive experience as a consultant for long-term care facilities, dietary manager, and high-risk nutritionist for Women, Infants, and Children. Having worked with people at all stages of life, Lisa understands the critical role of nutrition in nourishing both the mind and body. Based in Arizona, she is currently accepting new clients in Louisiana and Arizona.
