Nicole Fennell is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with nearly 15 years of experience in the functional nutrition space. She specializes in thyroid disorders, including Hashimoto’s and hypothyroidism, as well as metabolism support, gut health, and helping those who feel plain “blah.” Nicole and her team of dietitians at her private virtual practice, Chews Food Wisely, combine clients’ stories, symptoms, and specialty lab testing to uncover the “why” behind their nagging issues. They craft sustainable, realistic action plans for root-cause resolution that truly fit their clients’ lives.
This episode covers all things thyroid! Download and listen here or find wherever you get podcasts.

Key Topics:
- Nicole’s journey with Hashimoto’s and navigating her own health issues
- Why testing TSH isn’t enough
- Root causes of thyroid issues
- How gut bacteria impact thyroid hormones
- Why eating less and exercising more might be doing more harm than good
- Weight and metabolism concerns with hypothyroidism
- The most aggravating foods for thyroid issues
- Non-negotiables to include every day
- Symptoms of thyroid issues
Learn more about Nicole and work with her at her website or on Instagram at @chewsfoodwisely.