Esther Yunkin, RN. Host of the Health with Hashimoto's podcast. Professional headshot of a smiling Esther; long blonde hair and glasses, wearing a purple textured top and resting her chin on her hand in a softly lit indoor setting.

Hi, I'm Esther.

Have we met yet?

I’m the voice you hear when you listen to the Health with Hashimoto’s podcast.

I started working in healthcare as a CNA while a teen. After high school, I went directly to college for nursing. It has always been my desire to help others become healthier.

After many years in healthcare, I was so fed up and disillusioned with the broken system. I grew to hate how we never helped people truly get well, but instead slapped short term bandaids on chronic problems.

That’s what they do with Hashimoto’s, you know.

Instead of helping patients figure out WHY they have Hashimoto’s and what to do to address the root causes (the only way to truly heal,) practitioners hand out prescriptions that only fix one or two things. But giving you thyroid hormone in Levothyroxine/Synthroid/Armour doesn’t do anything to help your root causes so you can continue to worsen.

Esther, Registered Nurse & Holistic Hashimoto's Educator, holding stethoscope looking irritated
Esther Yunkin, owner of Health with Hashimoto's, standing in a field, hands on hips, with mountains in the background.

When my fourth son was a baby (and I was unknowingly developing Hashimoto’s) I went back to school to learn about holistic health and become a Holistic Nurse Educator.

Now it is my passion and honor to help women figure out what is going on in their health and take appropriate action.

As an RN and a half-homeschooling mom of four boys (9-16,) I understand the challenges of balancing a bustling family life with the pursuit of optimal health.

I’m a firm believer in practical, actionable whole health – the kind that can be seamlessly integrated into even the busiest of schedules.

My Hashimoto’s pivot came when I was diagnosed. I was initially scared, confused, and quite overwhelmed by Hashimoto’s.

I immersed myself in a ton of Hashimoto’s information, determined to not only comprehend my condition but to also figure out how anyone can address the root causes of this autoimmune disease.

Today, armed with my background in Western medicine and Holistic health, a wealth of knowledge, and an unwavering commitment, I am dedicated to guiding others through this same journey.

About Esther I’m the voice you hear when you listen to the Health with Hashimoto’s podcast.
The logo for Health with Hashimoto's is a flower with five differently colored petals and a purple butterfly in the center. The butterfly is a symbol for the thyroid. The five petals represent body, mind, spirit, diet, and environment

What is Esther’s philosophy on health?

I believe you are a whole person. Each part impacts the whole. You cannot “treat” just one part.

The whole you includes:

  • Body
  • Mind
  • Spirit
  • Diet
  • Environment

What are Esther’s spiritual beliefs?

I am a Jesus-loving Christian. I believe every person is made in the image of God and is valuable.

Because I am a whole person, my faith impacts what I do. My clients do not need to believe as I do. I will treat you with respect no matter what.

I don’t do “woo.” No New Age practices.

The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

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In this session, you’ll have a safe space to share your story—something that’s especially important if you’ve felt dismissed or unheard by doctors. Together, we’ll explore your experience with Hashimoto’s, validate what you’ve been through, and identify the next best step for you. Instead of feeling lost in a sea of overwhelming options, you’ll walk away with clarity and a clear starting point to begin regaining your health.