Empowered Hormones with Sheradyn Dekker

Today we have a special guest joining us on the podcast, Danae was a participant in the last round of my Gut Health Solutions program. Danae is a Mum of two and a wife, she is passionate about nourishing food and natural living. In today's episode Danae and I spoke about: Why Danae decided to join Gut Health Solutions What she enjoyed about Gut Health Solutions The community of women in the progra...

In today's episode, I am chatting about the best foods and exercise to relieve constipation, stomach pain, and bloating. When you are struggling with constipation, stomach pain, and bloating there are a few different things going on as to why you have that condition in the first place, but today I wanted to talk briefly about some of the ways you can help manage. In this episode I cover: What exer...

Today I am talking about how "trying to do it all" destroyed my digestion & sex drive. Being an A-type personality and driven female, I do classify myself as a woman who is trying to "do all of the things". This was also the approach I took with my gut health and hormones. Which was the worst decision to make, when you are in a stressed state you can't heal. In this episode I cover: My history...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Sarah Chelle. Sarah is a Stress & Overwhelm Naturopath. She is passionate about helping women and business owners feel organised, reducing the overwhelm and reigniting the spark in business! In today's episode we are chatting about: Why are women so stressed? What other areas does stress impact? How do we combat stress? The practical tips to reduce t...

Today we are talking about one of my favourite topics that I hear about daily - food restrictions and the low fodmap diet. Is it true that a low fodmap diet is damaging long term? Why is this the case? How is it linked to SIBO and what do I need to do instead of a low FODMAP diet? This is quite a complex topic, so if you have any questions please make sure you message me on Instagram, so that I ca...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Cori from Redefining Strength. Cori creates programs, online workouts and supports her clients with nutrition, to help get the results without depriving themselves and spending hours in the gym! In today's episode we are chatting about: Why are macros important, and how do we use macros to heal our bodies? Do we need to be strict in tracking macros & w...

Today I cover what is involved in my 2 most common healing protocols, PLUS as we head into the festive season, some practical ways to keep yourself on track and not end up feeling bloated, constipated or uncomfortable. Here is a brief rundown of what we cover... What is involved in a parasite and bacteria protocol Who are these protocols for? What supplements are commonly used? What diet changes a...

Today we are talking about upgrading your nutrition so that you can spend less on supplements, and get more out of your food! Here is a brief rundown of what we cover... Why do I suggest supplements, when I have used them and when your diet alone wont heal you! Why beef liver, how much and ways to incorporate it into your diet Why should we be eating 6-12 oysters each week? Dairy - do we eat it, a...

Today we are talking about Carbs, constipation and calories, and it's a juicy one filled with some of your biggest FAQ! Here is a brief rundown of what we cover... Is there a relationship with carbs and bloating or constipation? Why do so many women say that they get bloated after eating carbs What are carbohydrates? What is the link with gluten & bloating? What actually is bloating - how do y...

Wow - What a season! 45 episodes so far, and I can't thank you enough for the ongoing support, the downloads and the lovely feedback I get in my inbox regularly from you all! Today, I want to share with you my personal story of my period over the last couple of months, and why your period really is your monthly report card on your health! If you can relate, or see changes in your cycle in times of...

To gluten or not to gluten? The million dollar question! In this week's episode I want to share with you my story from the last 6 weeks on eating gluten for my coeliac test, what it did to my body and when you need to see your GP about getting some coeliac testing done! It can be really tricky to navigate the gluten waters, so I always suggest working with a Nutritionist and a GP to fully understa...

Not everyone has heard of Functional Testing, and those who have often question if it's worth it, and when it's time to invest in a group program or when you should spend the extra dollars on stool testing. This week I dive into who should get Functional Testing, and why it might be time to ask your Nutritionist for some testing, or if you should be working on the basics first!   SHOW NOTES W...

This week, I take a step back from my usual topics and dive into a topic close to my heart - The new & improved Gut Health Solution. A 6-week program, designed to take you through the 6 areas of healing that are essential to upgrade your gut health. Enjoy this short episode answering all your Gut Health Solution questions, and see if the program is right for you!   SHOW NOTES Why I create...

Every single client that works with me starts by rating their fatigue as a concerning issue that is impacting their life, BUT through some simple dietary changes, they see a huge improvement in their energy, mood balance, and quality of life! In today’s episode, I dive into my story with constant fatigue, and how I went from falling asleep at my office desk, to enjoying my afternoon workouts...

Join me, as we pull apart sugar together! It’s a highly contested subject and one that gets a lot of attention on social media. I want to give you my thoughts on sugar, its impact on gut health, and why it may be caused BY or is causing your IBS and gut symptoms! SHOW NOTES What is the go with sugar, and how much sugar can I eat? Where is sugar hiding and why should this worry me? What is th...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Izzy (Young Australian of the year 2020) and Eloise, Co-Founders of TABOO. TABOO is a South Australian-based social enterprise. They sell 100% organic cotton pads and tampons to customers in Australia with all company profits dedicated to eradicating period poverty around the world. They exist to challenge the stigma of menstruation and advocate for people...

This week I dive into all your commonly asked gut health questions with Solaine Douglas! Solaine did this recording for her new podcast, and because it is always so much fun chatting to her, I have decided to share this podcast on The Empowered Hormones . Have you been struggling with an IBS diagnosis or daily gut issues and are you ready to get to the root cause of your symptoms? Introducing the...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Viven Allred, a Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, and owner of Viva Natural Health. Viven works primarily with women struggling with hormonal imbalances and digestive issues, educating them about the healing properties of food, nutritional supplements, lifestyle, and other natural remedies. Viven studied for 3 years at the College of naturopathic medic...

Today I have the privilege of speaking with Simone, an AIP Certified Coach about what the Autoimmune Protocol is, and how it can help in managing an autoimmune condition. Simone supports women and men with thyroid and other autoimmune conditions on their path to reclaim their health. She has first-hand experience with autoimmune disease (Hashimoto’s) which led her to change careers and learn...

Today I have the privilege of speaking to Jennifer Fugo, a clinical nutritionist empowering adults who’ve been failed by conventional medicine to beat chronic skin and unending gut challenges. Jen is the host of one of my favourite podcasts - The Healthy Skin Show, and also works with clients 1:1, which you can find more about on her website (link in https://www.skinterrupt.com/ ) Jen holds...

This week, I have a recording of a special interview done a couple of months ago with Karrisa Byrnes, host of the Inside Out Podcast. We talk about gut health, triggers of poor gut health, microbiome diversity, and how our gut health impacts our hormones. Kris and I dig deep into balancing cortisol, hormonal imbalances, and how the contraceptive pill can impact other areas of our health. Karrisa i...

Today I have the pleasure of chatting to Bella Linndeman, in our 3 part gut dysbiosis series. Bella is the founder of The Functional Gut Health Clinic and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who loves helping people heal their gut. She specialises in natural protocols to address IBS, chronic constipation, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gut infections, and other chroni...

Today’s episode is covering all things hormone testing! If you struggle with endometriosis, fatigue, heavy periods, painful periods and acne, then you need to consider getting some hormone testing done. When we look deeper into your hormone pathways, we can get to the ROOT cause of your symptoms, rather than using a bandaid approach! How do you remember what you learn? Put it into action! Th...

Today I have the pleasure of chatting to Bella Linndeman, in our 3 part gut dysbiosis series. Bella is the founder of The Functional Gut Health Clinic and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner who loves helping people heal their gut. She specialises in natural protocols to address IBS, chronic constipation, small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gut infections and other chronic...

Alright… so this one is to answer all your questions on what diet impacts your microbiome diversity. Because when we take on a new diet, we are normally thinking about weight loss, not about building our microbiome. Or maybe it's not weight loss - maybe it's an autoimmune condition, blood sugars, or maybe it's just something you want to try… like a carnivore diet. But we need to thin...