Why Fall Can Trigger Fatigue and Flare-Ups (and How to Prevent It)
In this episode, Dr. Emily Kiberd shares how to align your lifestyle, workouts, and thyroid health with the natural shifts of the seasons.
Fall is a time of transition—longer nights, cooler temperatures, new routines—and these changes can affect thyroid conversion, cortisol rhythm, and immune function. Dr. Emily discusses how to recognize early signs of seasonal burnout and outlines practical ways to stay strong and supported.
She also shares how she guides her 1:1 clients through the fall months—adjusting workout frequency and intensity, supporting adrenal recovery, and optimizing labs for thyroid and cortisol health.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How fall weather and shorter days influence thyroid and adrenal hormones
- Why TSH may increase while T3 conversion slows
- Common Hashimoto’s symptoms that flare up during seasonal transitions
- How to structure fall workouts: 3 lifting days, less HIIT, more recovery
- The best foods for fall—warm, grounding meals and high-protein focus
- How morning sunlight and circadian support regulate cortisol
- Why cooked foods aid digestion and reduce inflammation
- How to prevent burnout by syncing your habits with seasonal energy
- Dr. Emily’s approach to adjusting labs, routines, and protocols for her clients
Highlights:
00:14 Seasonal Effects on Thyroid and Adrenals
03:26 Common Hashimoto’s Symptoms in Fall
04:13 Adjusting Workouts for Fall
05:07 Nutrition and Lifestyle Tweaks for Fall
06:42 Supporting Clients in Fall
07:57 How To Get Support
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