Gallbladder Attacks in Hashimoto’s: The Root Cause No One Is Talking About

If you’ve ever felt pain under your right rib cage, nausea after eating fats, or bloating that doesn’t make sense—this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Thyroid Strong Podcast, Dr. Emily Kiberd dives into one of the most overlooked issues affecting women with Hashimoto’s: gallbladder dysfunction. She shares her personal story of gallbladder attacks starting in her early 20s, why she refused surgery, and how addressing the true root causes finally resolved her symptoms.

You’ll learn why gallbladder pain isn’t “just digestion” — and how poor bile flow, low stomach acid, estrogen dominance, mold exposure, and even parasites can quietly sabotage your thyroid, hormones, and fat metabolism.

If you’ve been told your only option is gallbladder removal… this episode may completely change how you see your symptoms.

In this episode, we cover:

00:11 — Why gallbladder pain is often missed or misdiagnosed in Hashimoto’s
00:37 — Dr. Kiberd’s personal gallbladder story (starting at age 21)
01:31 — What the gallbladder actually does (and why you need it)
02:49 — The thyroid–bile–gallbladder connection explained simply
03:32 — Key symptoms to watch for (right rib pain, nausea, floating stools)
05:00 — Why gallbladder pain is a signal, not a diagnosis
05:45 — Why gallbladder removal often doesn’t fix the real problem
06:20 — How poor bile flow impacts hormones, detox, and inflammation
07:10 — Root causes surgeons don’t talk about (mold, parasites, estrogen)
08:10 — Labs and imaging that can point to gallbladder dysfunction
09:00 — How Dr. Kiberd approaches gallbladder issues in her 1:1 practice
10:00 — Supporting bile flow, digestion, and fat tolerance safely
10:44 — Final takeaways + next steps for Hashimoto’s healing

This episode is a must-listen if you’re gluten-free, “doing all the right things,” and still dealing with pain, bloating, or stubborn inflammation.

🎧 Listen now and learn how supporting your gallbladder can unlock better thyroid healing.

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