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I recently completed leading my very first teleseminar series, {Fire} Your Thyroid. Yes, thyroid (and adrenal) health is the focus of my health coaching practice, but creating this series was particularly weighty and meaningful to me because it’s so personal, and because I had three classes (yes, it could have been more, but it is summer, after all) in which to share the best of the best of my knowledge and teach people how I came into unmedicated remission from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Leading this series really forced me to ponder my three-year journey with healing from hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s (autoimmune hypothyroidism) and how thankful I am that I had the wherewithal to ignore mainstream thyroid “treatment” and fend for myself. Thank you to Dr. Datis Kharrazian, Janie Bowthorpe, Mary Shomon, Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Richard Shames, Chris Kresser, Marcelle Pick, and Andrea Beaman for all that you know, and all that you do, and for helping me along my amazing and highly educational journey.

I am moved beyond words about how well this series went and how many people participated. Yes, it was tiring and a bit daunting, I’ll admit. I poured my heart and soul into it and I think my husband got a little tired of seeing our dining room table strewn with books and articles. Culling three years of reading and research into three classes was no small undertaking for me and I tackled it with ferocity. And now I have it, can add to it as I learn more, and will do it again next year. So stay tuned!

I hope that publishing these quotes doesn’t appear in the vein of hubris, but rather in the vein of being thrilled to share with you the positive results from a summer-long project that I’m really proud of and that changed people’s lives.

What they said…

“I just have to say, WOW! This girl knows her stuff. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in my teens and Hashimoto’s in my late 20’s, and have been struggling to feel better for longer than I want to think about. It’s really hard for me to write this without getting emotional – I have put so much time and effort into feeling better and nothing was working. I have just been getting fatter, more fatigued, and more foggy-headed, all of which has been making me feel like I’m losing my mind. I was so eager for this series, because I could tell that what Jill had to offer was totally different than the run of the mill thyroid ‘treatment’ that most doctors throw at people. Crap that doesn’t work. I have now lost 11 lbs since the beginning of this series and I feel better than I have in years. And I’m sleeping better. Jill’s no-nonsense, no-BS style was perfect and I feel completely empowered, encouraged, and like I finally have the answers to my now not-so-mysterious health issues.” - Stephanie Laasen

“I have been really struggling with the symptoms of hypothyroidism for many years and wasn’t getting what I needed from my doctor. I was getting so worn down, confused, and frustrated and started to think that this was my lot in life. I was really interested in this teleseminar series from the time that Jill announced it early this summer, but shied away because of the investment. I couldn’t stop thinking about it, and she offered a guarantee of satisfaction, and now having participated in this amazing series, I can say with enthusiasm that it was worth three times what she asked for, at least. Thank you, Jill, for the education, for helping me feel so much better already, and for giving me confidence that my golden years will be met with more energy and a new lease on life.” – Penny Ringfeldt

“I want to compliment Jill on a great teleseminar series. I was really impressed with her vast knowledge of the thyroid. I have Hashimoto’s and Celiac, so I’ve been at this for a while and I still learned so much! I’ve already incorporated at least five new things that I learned from Jill and I’m convinced that, based on her extensive research, I will see long-term, positive results. Again, thanks to Jill for a wonderful teleseminar series.” – Patty McLaughlin (my lovely, lovely mom!)

“My gosh, why don’t most doctors know what you know? It’s flabbergasting to me and they could learn a few things from you! We hypothyroid sufferers would certainly be in a better place. Thank you for doing this and for sharing your incredible knowledge with us. I had no idea that thyroid and adrenal health had such a huge impact on menopause symptoms, and I can’t believe that my night sweats are now gone. Thank you a million times. And thank you for all of the amazing Action Guides that will help keep me on track. This series has changed my life.” – Laura Brevin

“Thank you for your clear, logical, no-nonsense explanation of the latest research on hypothyroidism. The class was a wonderful reminder of all the simple things I can do to help my body heal and feel better. I feel much more knowledgeable now - and empowered. I’m really glad you do what you do.” – Karen Olson

“Jill is very knowledgeable on the subject of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s. She brings an academic study and personal experience to the table. We were given simple steps to start immediately. And we learned enough to put together a long-range plan for ourselves. When you see results from the simple steps, you get fired up to take the next. Jill supports us with answers to our questions as we roll through this wave of new information and proposed life style. I have now begun to see a difference in dealing with a lifetime of constipation. I have worked on this issue for over 30 years, seeking a better diet or practice that would balance this issue. I was missing a key ingredient and therefore my supposed health practices did not align with what I needed. I had never in my wildest dreams guessed that I had a thyroid condition, but having gleaned the list of symptoms in Jill’s newsletter, I knew this work was mine to do. Because Jill explains the reason for each test or practice it becomes convincing to work with the program even though it may seem daunting. She backs up her words with quotes and resources from an abundance of resources. After taking Jill’s teleclasses, I have an incredible sense of confidence that I will come to my rightful weight without straining around this issue. The information in her Preview Call alone was enough to cut out cravings ~ something that made me crazy. I don’t see weight as being an issue again. I took a book for weight loss to a book exchange and gave it up.  It was not for me. I simply needed a small adjustment to my life style. Thank you, Jill!” – Jean B.