Hormone Cafe

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down everything you need to know about electrolyte powders. She explains when electrolytes are actually beneficial, how to choose a high-quality product, why artificial sweeteners may not be the best option, and the ingredients to look for if you're trying to support your energy, hydration, hormones, and overall health naturally. In Th...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how to choose a high-quality protein powder and why reading ingredient labels matters. She breaks down the differences between protein sources, how much protein your body actually needs, and the ingredients she recommends avoiding if you're trying to support your metabolism, hormones, and overall health. In This Episode, You'll Learn...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down how to evaluate a prenatal vitamin from a clinical perspective and why many prenatals on the market fall short. She walks through exactly what nutrients matter, what forms your body can actually use, what’s commonly missing, and what to avoid so you can confidently choose a prenatal that truly supports your hormones, fertility, an...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down why sleep is one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, tools for hormone balance and fertility. She explains how poor sleep directly impacts ovulation, egg quality, blood sugar, cortisol, and overall energy and shares simple, practical ways to improve your sleep starting tonight. In This Episode, You’ll Learn 😴 Why Sleep Is Criti...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson dives into one of the most overlooked tools in hormone and fertility health: learning how to truly listen to your body. Through a powerful patient case, she explains how ignoring symptoms, pushing through discomfort, or following “one-size-fits-all” advice can actually delay healing and how tuning into your body can change everything. In This...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson walks through one of the most discouraging parts of a health or fertility journey: feeling like you’re doing everything right, but nothing is changing. Through a real patient case, she explains why progress can stall and how to reset your approach without burning out or giving up on your body. In This Episode, You’ll Learn 😔 Why Feeling “Stu...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down one of the most frustrating situations patients face: being told everything is "normal" when you still don't feel well. Through a real patient case, she explains why standard testing can miss key issues and how a deeper, root-cause approach can uncover what's really going on with your hormones and fertility. ──────────────────────...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares simple, realistic swaps to help you reduce processed foods and add more nutrient-dense options into your daily routine. If you feel overwhelmed by healthy eating, this episode breaks it down into small, doable changes that can support hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and long-term wellness. ───────────────────────────── IN THIS EPI...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares the most important mindset shifts to help you stay grounded, consistent, and hopeful throughout your hormone and fertility journey. If you've ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like "nothing is working," this episode will help you reframe your approach and better understand how your body is actually responding and healing over time. ─────...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and “healthy” sugar substitutes that may be disrupting hormones, cravings, gut health, and fertility. If you reach for diet soda, sugar-free snacks, flavored protein powders, or low-sugar treats thinking they’re healthier, this episode explains why those products may be sending mixed signals...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains why the biggest drivers of fertility and hormone balance are not expensive supplements or trendy wellness products, but consistent daily habits. If you’ve been researching the “perfect” prenatal, mold-free coffee, or the newest hormone supplement, this episode is a reminder that basics come first. In This Episode, You’ll Learn 🥗 Nut...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares simple ways to stay healthy while traveling for work, conferences, or vacation. Travel can disrupt sleep, hydration, movement, and meals, leaving you tired, bloated, and off track. This episode focuses on practical strategies to support hormones, blood sugar, and energy while on the go. In This Episode, You’ll Learn ✈️ Why Travel Can T...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down how exercise impacts hormone balance and why more is not always better. While movement is essential for overall health, the wrong type, intensity, or frequency of exercise can actually disrupt hormones, slow metabolism, and affect fertility. This episode focuses on how to use exercise strategically to support cortisol, blood sugar...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson discusses environmental and lifestyle endocrine disruptors and how they can influence hormone balance, fertility, and long-term health. While we are exposed to thousands of environmental chemicals every day, Dr. Pederson emphasizes that the goal is not fear or perfection. Instead, this episode focuses on simple, practical changes that can mea...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares the philosophy behind The Vera Way — a comprehensive, root-cause approach to helping women understand their bodies, balance hormones, and optimize fertility naturally. At Vera Health & Fertility, the goal is to empower women with the knowledge and tools to truly understand what their bodies need. When you understand your hormones,...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how your adrenal glands influence your energy, sleep, stress response, and hormone balance. Many women struggling with fatigue, sleep issues, or fertility challenges may actually be experiencing cortisol dysregulation — often referred to as adrenal fatigue or HPA axis imbalance.   Dr. Pederson breaks down how cortisol should naturall...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down one of the most practical skills for hormone health: how to read a nutrition label. With so many foods marketed as “healthy,” it can be difficult to know what actually supports stable blood sugar, hormone balance, and fertility. Dr. Pederson explains why the front of the package can be misleading and teaches you exactly what to lo...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson dives into one of the hottest nutrition topics: protein. She explains why protein is essential for hormone balance, fertility, and overall health. Learn how much protein you need, the best sources, where to avoid hidden pitfalls, and practical strategies to incorporate protein throughout your day.

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a hidden immune condition that can affect hormone balance, ovulation, and fertility. She breaks down the symptoms, triggers, and treatment strategies that can help manage MCAS and optimize long-term health and reproductive outcomes.

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how chronic inflammation can quietly interfere with ovulation, implantation, and miscarriage risk. She breaks down the five major sources of inflammation that impact fertility—and exactly how to evaluate and treat each one. Inflammation isn’t just a buzzword. It can directly suppress hormones, impair egg quality, and prevent implanta...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains why the uterine lining (endometrium) is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of fertility and women’s health. She breaks down how a healthy lining forms each month, what symptoms signal a problem, how we evaluate it, and the treatments that can restore implantation and reduce miscarriage risk.

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how surgery fits into a holistic fertility and women’s health plan. She walks through when surgery is truly helpful, what happens before and during surgery, and how proper recovery—including nutrition and pelvic rehab—can dramatically improve fertility outcomes.

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down the thyroid—why it’s central to metabolism, hormone production, fertility, and energy, and why thyroid testing should always be part of a comprehensive women’s health and fertility workup. She explains how to properly test the thyroid, interpret results through a fertility-focused lens, recognize autoimmune thyroid disease early,...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down supplements for women’s health—how to use them strategically for hormone balance, fertility, vaginal health, and metabolism, and why more supplements is almost never better. She walks through her testing-first, nutrition-forward philosophy, explains why random supplement stacking can backfire, and outlines how to create a personal...

In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)—also known as premature menopause—what it is, how it’s diagnosed, why it happens, and how to support your body hormonally, metabolically, and emotionally if your ovaries stop functioning earlier than expected. Dr. Sarah walks through real patient examples, the long-term health implications of early...