I've had Hashimoto's since I was in high school, and for years I didn't know how much the food I was eating was affecting the way I felt. I thought I was making healthy choices by buying gluten-free products, but many of them were filled with gums, preservatives, fillers, and cane sugar that weren't serving my body. Once I started focusing on whole foods and eating an anti-inflammatory diet, everything changed.

I also talk about my experience with thyroid medication, hormone replacement, low iron, and why I believe feeling better isn't about perfection—it's about consistency. I still enjoy cocktails with friends and live my life. My goal has never been to be perfect, it's been to feel my best. If sharing what I've learned helps someone else on their journey, then that's exactly why I started MAEDYN.