Empowered Hormones with Sheradyn Dekker

Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Kirsten Greene, a practising Naturopath, Nutritionist and Western Medical Herbalist since 2008 Kirsten specialises in working with clients with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and associated digestive issues. Her primary focus is on helping women heal their digestive issues so they can enjoy a loving relationship with their bodies and food. H...

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Lauren Calvin. Lauren is the Co-Founder of the National Women's Fitness Academy.  Lauren was fed up with the lack of education and support for females in the industry and the prevalence of women feeling fobbed off by health professionals or just told to suck it up when things weren't right with their menstrual cycle or post-partum body. Afte...

Coffee… we LOVEEE it, BUT can it be aggravating skin concerns? With a personal history of acne and psoriasis, I have found first-hand how much caffeine impacts my skin! It also impacts my periods, anxiety, stress management, and appetite. If you have been feeling a little stressed, your skin has broken out, or your periods are heavier than usual, please give this episode a listen! In today's episo...

Let's chat about travel bugs! So many women I work with have picked up parasites, bacteria infections and pathogens overseas, travelling, camping or from public places… In today's episode, I want to talk through my health journey with travel and how all my gut issues started in Bali when I was 18. It took years for me to get a “diagnosis”, and I want to educate & empower women on protecting th...

One of the most common questions I receive from my clients is "What should I eat before and after a workout?" This week I chat about eating for exercise, when, what and how? A balanced diet is essential for performance and recovery. Finding the right meal plan and tracking your food will help you get the most out of your gym session and reach your fitness goals.  In today's episode, I discuss: Ene...

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Elyse Comerford. Elyse is an Integrative Nutritionist & Certified GAPS (Gut & Psychology/Physiology Syndrome) Practitioner, Holistic Health Coach, Exercise Scientist & Founder of Well Belly Health. Well Belly Health has helped hundreds of families around the world overcome a host of health issues by focusing on listening to...

Today Lara and I chat about some of the biggest nutrition myths. When there is endless information about nutrition and health, it can be confusing and hard to avoid. These myths can get in the way of following a healthy balanced diet.  We discuss: Does a gluten-free diet benefit everyone?   Does low weight indicate good health? Should fruit be avoided for its sugar content? LINKS TO...

This week on The Empowered Hormones Podcast, I chat about fermented foods! I discuss: Should we be drinking kombucha to heal our gut? What is SIBO, and what causes it? If I have SIBO, should I be drinking/eating ferments? Why do you need a healthy gut? Where gut damage comes from? What is Kombucha? How do we know when we are ready to add in fermented foods? LINKS TO SHERADYN: Assess your downloada...

This week on The Empowered Hormones Podcast, I chat about a frequently asked question... Why can't I lose weight, and do I need to track my food intake if I want to lose weight? A loaded question, but I want to provide some education and awareness around food tracking so that you can decide if it's a good fit for you or not… I discuss: Do we need to track our food to lose weight? What are m...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Sarah Conlan- Director of Strong Girls Club, Perth, a boutique personal training service with a holistic focus on women.  Sarah has 6 years of industry experience and started her business as a small outdoor boot camp for women. She realised a great need for women to become strong and pain-free, so she focused on strength training over HIIT.  Duri...

Busy, fatigued, time-poor and on a budget! Concerned about how you're going to find the headspace to meal prep, follow a bacteria eradication protocol and remove trigger foods? This week, I will be chatting about practical ways to make changes, without being overwhelmed by a total lifestyle overhaul.  I will be discussing: The low fodmap and elimination diets Tips on meal prepping for your pr...

This week I want to talk about the benefits of having probiotics, prebiotics and growing the good gut flora in your digestive tract! If you have wondered if and how probiotics work, how to grow your gut flora and why we need these “good guys” then this episode is for you! Today I discuss: How to build your microbiome The effect of antibiotics on your gut What are probiotics? How to fee...

Today I delve deep into Carbohydrates in the diet, and how to know if we are eating enough carbs! So often I see women under-eating carbs, whether this is for weight loss, fear, gut health protocols or lack of knowledge around nutrition. In today's episode, I discuss the signs and symptoms that relate to your carb intake, such as, Fatigue and tiredness Struggling to perform consistently or well wh...

Welcome to episode 66. Today we are talking about what the signs of low progesterone are? What is progesterone? Why do we get low progesterone? How to increase progesterone with diet? Show Notes   Even if you don't want a baby you need progesterone Produced by the ovaries after ovulation Feeling anxious, sleepless and, irritable The calming effect Some produced in the adrenal glands Fat for e...

It's been a little while since I've done a solo episode, so today I wanted to cover some of your FAQ on stool testing (that I spend a lot of time answering in my DMs on Instagram). Today, I chat about: When to get stool testing Why your GP stool testing isn't enough Why to get comprehensive stool testing How long it take to get results What we are looking for in stool testing LINKS TO SHERADYN: Ch...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Lisa Hendrickson-Jack - A Certified Fertility Awareness Educator, Holistic Reproductive Health Practitioner, and author of The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility and one of my favourite podcasts, Fertility Friday Podcast. Lisa, helps health-conscious women discover the connection between their menstrual cycles and their over...

This week we have a special recording of an interview I did with Alexa on her Rekindi Podcast. Whether it be yoga, meditation, journaling, creative activities, mindfulness, and more. Rekindi is designed to reconnect you back to your presence. The rush of life can so easily sweep you off your feet if you do not have something keeping you grounded and centered.   In today's episode we chat abou...

In today's episode, I had the privlidge of speaking with Gemma Hanley. Gemma is a Self Expression Coach. She works with women who have big desires, who ache to feel respected, confident, and alive in their bodies and relationships. We chatted about: How do we lose touch with our emotions? How can we create healthy boundaries? How can relationships impact us negatively or positively? What is intuit...

In today's episode, I am speaking with a gorgeous client of mine, Emily! I have had the privilege of supporting & watching Emily transform over the past 6 months.   In the episode we chat about: Emily's story and some of her struggles Where we are at in her healing journey and what she has overcome Why she decided to seek help and work with Sheradyn Emily's eating and exercise habits The...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Brooke from The Clear Skin Coach. Brooke is a  skin and hormone specialist Naturopath. She knows firsthand how it feels to have skin and hormonal troubles. It is Brookes's mission to support, educate and empower her clients to life with clear, glowing skin and healthy hormone balance.  In today's episode we chat about: Why do we get acne and what...

In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Emily Banks. Emily is a Thermomix convert, lover of glittery nail polish, and she helps people all over the world get clearer skin from within! With over 10 years of experience behind her, Emily opened The Acne & Eczema Clinic. Since then, she has developed The Clear Skin Formula™, which addresses all the foundations of healthy ski...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Libby a Sydney-based nutritionist, personal trainer, and CrossFit coach with over 10 years of experience working with female clients to achieve their fitness and nutrition goals. Libby specialises in teaching athletic women how to eat in a pro-metabolic way, without restrictive diets, so they can build an athletic healthy body. As someone who has done Libb...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Kitty & Craig co -owner’s of Nu Strength, Saturee, and host of the Weight loss for women, eat more train less & get results podcast. Kitty and Craig have so much knowledge to share in this episode, we have an open and honest chat, with maybe a little fan girling from me! We speak about: Can you tell me & the listeners abit about: Why Kitt...

This week I am diving in to talk about key foods that you should be having every single day to help your hormone health. In this episode I am covering: Is diet the key to healing your hormones? Why we may need to change our “healthy” lifestyle and address the root cause How can we self heal? My top 5 foods that are easy to implement, and have huge results! How to balance your hormones...

This week I reached out and asked our community what you would like to hear! As requested, in today's episode we are talking about my gut healing journey and how it is an ongoing process as well I'm diving in to answer three frequently asked questions. In today's episode I share: The process I took to heal my gut and why it can be a journey to find the right practitioner What held me back and why...