Empowered Hormones with Sheradyn Dekker

Creating a life that fulfils us can be tricky in a world, where it's all push and little rest. In this episode Diana and I break down the 6 key concepts she has found across her 10years of research that help’s women create a life that is less overwhelming and more empowering.    We cover: How women are experiencing higher stress levels than ever. Why the focus has been taken off taking care of our...

Gut microbiome and autoimmunity - WHAT is the connection!? In this week's episode, Dr Brad Leech & I dive deep into the relationship between leaky gut and autoimmune conditions. Brad is a powerhouse when it comes to all things microbiome and it was an honour to have him on the podcast!    We cover:  Digestive health and autoimmune disease. How can we determine if there is dysbiosis and driving...

On this special episode I am chatting to Clara and Grace from the I Quit Sugar Unprocessed Podcast and get to rehash my health journey from where it all started.. Bali belly when I was 18! What a wild, 10-year journey to was from there! We also cover PCOS, Endo, hormone imbalances and how to get to the root cause of digestive complaints! LINKS Assess your gut health in 3min HERE Follow me on Insta...

If tretinoin wasn't on your radar before this episode, it will be now! Tretinoin is a prescription-strength topical cream or gel. It's used mainly to treat acne, sun-damaged skin, and fine wrinkles… But it has some nasty side effects! Sold as the “miracle” cream, today we cover why it can be damaging and some other alternatives to taking medicated skin treatments.   I would love to know your thoug...

Let’s talk protein on a plant based diet! Today I draw on an amazing Nutritionist that I have been following for years - Naturally Nina, to chat all things plant based protein! Nina is an Accredited Nutritionist and Sports Nutritionist, and CrossFit trainer, specialising in sports and performance nutrition, disordered eating and plant based diets.  She developed a passion for nutrition after being...

Have you ever been told you have low iron but dont know what to do about it? In this episode Elly and I break down where to get iron food sources from.. What to do if your iron is low (in and outside of pregnancy) AND how to diagnose if you ACTUALLY have low iron levels!   We cover: Measuring iron - How to assess iron levels to determine what level of supplementation or dietary intake you need. Wh...

One of the most common questions I get asked is how to recover from antibiotics! In today's episode, I break down how exactly to heal your gut after a round of antibiotics to stop infections such as candida/yeast overgrowths and to rebuild your gut microbiome.    If you are struggling with healing your gut, and battling symptoms such as constipation, loose stools or bloating, make sure you watch t...

Autoimmune diseases - Do you have one and what should you be eating? The Autoimmune Protocol (also known as “Autoimmune Paleo”, “The Paleo Approach”, or “AIP”) is a science-based elimination and reintroduction diet and lifestyle protocol. It focuses on repairing gut health, balancing hormones, and regulating the immune system.   The dietary component includes removing food-driven sources of inflam...

Perimenopause - HELP! Let's unpack the key symptoms, root causes and ways to support your body through hormonal life transitions!    We unpack: Test don't guess approach - how this is helpful for perimenopause Root causes of hormone imbalances Nutrition when it comes to perimenopause DUTCH hormone testing and perimenopause Liver support in peri Adrenal support in peri Why we ALWAYS address gut hea...

Let's chat about yeast baby! In this episode, I pull apart Candida (or yeast) overgrowths and debunk the most common myths, treatments and how to address them from a root cause approach.    It can be so overwhelming trying to heal your gut when you are doing it solo and relying on social media or podcasts alone for advice. So I strongly recommend you work with a qualified practitioner who really u...

Hormone testing - it's a minefield out there! Today I take you through the three types of hormone testing - blood, saliva and DUTCH testing, and why DUTCH testing has so much more information than any other form of testing. I also share screen and talk through a DUTCH sample report, so that you can understand:   The different sex hormones How the liver detoxes hormones Signs of high estrogen Role...

In this episode, I dive into the science behind Omnilux LED masks, look at their effectiveness as a skin care treatment, and determine if they are worthy products on the beauty market. I cover, when and how to use the mask, considerations before using the mask, my skin journey and using a root cause approach when addressing your skin health.    Things I cover: What is the Omni Lux mask and is it r...

Today I want to share with you a snippet from one of the Root Cause Program weekly education calls. The RCP is my signature 6month program, where we get to the Root Cause of your health concerns. Today's podcast episode will give you some insight into the RCP and some of the things we cover inside the program - especially when it comes to dietary changes and how important they are! If you are stru...

Suffering from bloating, heavy, painful periods and fatigue? Well so was Robyn before we implemented a root-cause approach! Over the past 12 months, we have been focusing on functional testing, balancing hormones and adding in key nutrients to support healing, and WOW Robyn's story speaks for itself! If you are struggling with your periods, it might be time to implement a root cause approach and g...

Introducing friend, past client and the Skin Queen herself - Kelly! After getting to know Kel and working together on her eating habits, gut health & rashes from food reactions, I thought it was time to pull Kelly onto the podcast and chat all things skin!   In this episode, we cover: Clinic vs at-home care - technology? Pricing? Is it comparable? When to do at home vs when to go into clinic....

Ever wondered how to shift your mindset when it comes to health, weightloss or even career changs? This week I chat to Emily Contarino about her journey through an eating disorder, body building, accepting herself at every stage and also about some buisness mindset shifts.    We covered: Mindset and ways increase my self worth Psychology to create change in weight loss Compassion for self Sustaina...

Let's chat about pregnancy and how to support your body post-pregnancy! Accredited nutritionist Solaine jumps on the podcast with me today to talk about:   Post birth nutrition Expectations vs reality Nutrients to focus on Major macros? Do we need to eat more? Overwhelmed - where do we start? Recipes she loved post-birth! LINKS Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com   Instagram: https://www.insta...

Grey Area Drinking - What exactly is it and why should we care about it? Today I have the privilege of speaking to Sarah Rusbatch - certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a Key-Note speaker sharing her journey to Sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences.    She is also the face behind Perth’s growing Alcohol-Free Move...

Weight loss medications - trend or trouble? Let's break down a couple of weight loss medications that are making the round and chat about natural ways to support hormones and address weight loss.    I cover Weight loss medications Hormones and weight gain Cortisol and weight gain Blood testing for weight loss Supplements for weight loss Nutrition for hormones and weight loss   LINKS Find Switch pr...

Girl, where did your libido go!? So often I speak to women and one of there “other” symptoms is having a low libido… But it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode, I break down some of the hormonal imbalances that contribute to low libido and ways to support a healthy sex drive through nutrition and herbs.   I cover Why the drop in sex drive over the life span and over your cycle What hormon...

Well this episode took a spin - What was going to be a quick introduction turned into half the episode around Instagram and mental health! I also dive into some of the science around collagen and the two types of collagen I commonly prescribe and work with! If you resonate with this episode please reach out - I love hearing from you! I cover Mental health and how to approach it Why we need validat...

"My blood tests came back normal, but I don't feel right"   If you can relate to this you're not alone! It's an all too common complaint I receive from my patients. Standard pathology tests used by GP's will look for significant pathology and identify red flags that indicate more serious disease states - They are a necessary step in your healing journey, however many times standard blood tests don...

STRESS! The word on everyone’s lips… and the reason we are battling so many health concerns! Stress impacts so many areas of our health, and this week I want to break down how this actually impacts our adrenal glands and some supplements that can support a healthy stress response in the body.    I cover What is the adrenal glands and why we do we “adrenal fatigue” Role of cortisol Symptoms of stre...

When was the last time you thought “I’m so excited for my  pap smear”.. Probably never!  It’s just that somewhat annoying checkup you have to start doing in your mid-20s that no one talks about!   The reality is that the whole cervical screening process seems to be something people avoid thinking about until they hit that 25th birthday milestone - and even then, we may forget to go get one done! A...

Weight loss is one of the top concerns I see in “healthy women” who are “doing it all”. Despite consciously trying to support their hormones and gut health, they still have gut symptoms, and fatigue and are struggling to drop the last couple of kilos!  I cover Why you can't lose weight What health weight loss is Adrenal fatigue & weight loss Hormones & weight loss (estrogen) Gut health &am...