Empowered Hormones with Sheradyn Dekker (Sheradyn Dekker)

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 stress
• Supplements to support stress
• Diet strategies for stress
• Thyroid and stress relationship

LINKS

• Find Switch products here or apply SHEZ at the checkout 
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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Did you know that those ongoing non-digestive symptoms you struggle with could be linked to an unhealthy gut? If all disease does really being in the gut, why are we not spending more time assessing our gut health?

When your gut is not healthy, it can cause more than just digestive issues like constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, gas or abdominal pain. An unhealthy gut can have a massive impact on other systems of the body, like the immune, nervous and reproductive systems

More research is coming out on leaky gut, and how this can be causing other long term health conditions. Some of these include:

• Autoimmune conditions - There is a link between the overgrowth of opportunistic bacteria, leaky gut lining and inflammation or autoimmune conditions.
• Mood disorders such as anxiety & depression - More than 90% of serotonin (our ‘feel-good neurotransmitter’) is found in the gut, so if our gut is not functioning optimally this will impact our moods.
• Weight gain - Thought it just depended on calories in and calories out? Nope! Our bacteria determine the way we store fat, our sense of hungry or feeling full and inflammation in the gut also impacts our adrenals and sex hormones, which can inhibit weight loss.
• Fatigue - Chronic stress caused by parasites, food sensitivities, bacterial overgrowths and pain, can lead to adrenal fatigue, as well as impact our sex hormones, immune system and digestion.
• Skin - Execema, psoriasis and acne are all influenced by inflammation in our gut and imbalanced gut flora.
• Headache & Migraines - Low levels of good gut flora can be linked to migraines, as well as hormonal imbalance causing headaches.
• Hay Fever & Sinus Infections - A low diversity of good gut flora is linked to seasonal allergies. Probiotics have been shown to help hay fever and allergies.

If you want to know more about testing your gut health, send me an email - hello@sheradyndekker.com and ask about functional testing.

Read more here from one of my Gut Health friends & mentor.

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Kelly! Kelly and I meet back in my university days at Notre Dame, when I was studying Sports Science. Kelly was a practical client when I was getting my Sport Science hours up. I always thought Kel was a slightly older version of me – Beautiful (ha!), motivated, fitness-focused and passionate about improving individual physical & mental health.

Kelly is an ACA Registered Counsellor and Career Clarity Coach, and specializes in helping those going through job loss, redundancy, or contemplating their next career move, to step back and take the time to create an action plan based on their values.

Although Kel specializes in getting clear about a career, she has depth of knowledge on shifting your mindset, and how when we do that, we can enhance our wellbeing.

Today, we dig into mindset - how it influences our physical health & how we can step away from overwhelm to really feel calm & collected.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Why we get so overwhelmed, what causes this overwhelm & how to step away from it.
• The science behind "busyness" and "doing all the things" and why this impacts our creativity and productivity. 
• Practical tips to slow the heart rate, become more focus & be present.
• Why athletes, mothers and those dealing with big changes in their life often struggle with mindset.
• Why mindset coaching can be helpful & how counselling & looking after our mental health is KEY to healing the body.

LINKS TO KELLY

kellyperrycounselling@gmail.com

www.kellyperrycounselling.com

LINKS TO SHERADYN

• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Heidi Gee, an experienced Sexologist and Relationship Therapist who believes everyone is entitled to a fulfilling sex life and relationship.

With over 10 years of experience in sexual health and counselling, Heidi specialises in supporting couples and individuals who are dissatisfied with their sexual functioning such as low libido, loss of desire/interest in sex, anorgasmia (inability to orgasm), painful intercourse, self-esteem with a focus on pleasure, connection and education in sexuality.

Today I am going to be talking to Heidi about one of our first Taboo Topics on this podcast - Low libido, orgasms, & why your hormone imbalance is disrupting your sex life. 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Libido - Where “does it go”, and why more & more women struggling with low libido.

• What is libido and where "does it go"?
• Cause's of low libido.
• Does this impact orgasm?
• What are orgasms, and why are they important?
• Do we need to have an orgasm?
• Practical ways to increase pleasure with sex.
• Why communication is KEY!
• Practical tips to improve your sex life.

LINKS TO HEIDI:

Website: https://www.heidigeecounselling.com/ 

FB: https://www.facebook.com/Geelious

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Have you ever wondered what the root cause of your IBS is? In this weeks episode I break down the 5 root causes of IBS, how to get a clear diagnosis and how to heal your gut for good! 

If getting to the root cause of your symptoms is important to you, book yourself a free gut health planning session today & let’s map out what testing you need to finally be symptom free!

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you overcome bloating, fatigue and painful periods.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course
   In how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating and have more food choices. Click here.
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group for gut health recipes, tips & tricks
   
3. Book a Health Chat
   And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on the phone for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating, fatigue and heal your hormones. Book A Health Chat

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What is functional blood work, who can I get it through and how do I get the answers to fix my health concerns? In this episode, I unpack - What blood work to run, what stool testing and if you should get comprehensive hormone testing done! Using a Root Cause Approach is the only way to get clarity on your health and get clear on your healing path - what time frame, what supplements and what diet changes are needed (short or long term) for healing.

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you overcome bloating, fatigue and painful periods.

1. 1. Get the “IBS” crash course
      In how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating and have more food choices. Click here.
   2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group for gut health recipes, tips & tricks
      
      
   3. Book a Health Chat
      And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on the phone for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating, fatigue and heal your hormones. Book A Health Chat

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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 episode, I discuss 

• Cortisol
• Blood sugar balance
• Eating regularly
• Autoimmune condition
• Drivers of acne
• Drivers of insulin resistance
• Caffeine and our skin
• Stress reduction and skin issues
• Acne and food choices
• Psoriasis and food choices
• Periods and stress

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Let’s talk about stress babby! DHEA, cortisol, PCOS, acne, low hormones.. How and why are they linked? In this episode, I cover a tiny life update, stress management and how PTSD or a highly stressful life can impact our hormonal picture.

 Managing high DHEA or cortisol levels can be hard and understanding your hormone picture can be soooo confusing - this is why I always test and don't guess, so that we have a clear treatment pathway when supporting your hormones! 

Some things we can do to support our hormones include; herbs, reishi, green tea, flaxseeds, protein intake and gratitude journaling. If you have been struggling with your hormones, please reach out. 

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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Coffee enemas - If you aren't doing them, you are missing out! Feeling a little nervous, worried, or unsure where to start then this is the perfect episode for you! Kyah has the most incredible health story and her journey to becoming a passionate Colon Hydrotherapist and starting Happy Bum Co is incredible! In this episode, we pull apart when, why and how to start enemas, as well as some of the big myths around enemas.

We cover:

• FAQ and myths around coffee enemas 
• How it works - detoxing and rebuilding the microbiome
• What if you have loose stools? 
• How to use probiotic bulbs.
• How to do an enema at home. 
• How they impact gut health
• Gut health in motherhood, pregnancy and beyond.
• How often to use enema kits for IBS, PCOS and hormone imbalances
• Happy Bum Mag 
• Post-pregnancy enema kit
• Do they make your bowels lazy? How do they re-train and stimulate peristalsis in the colon?
• How does it support the nervous system?

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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Random life update, and a short but sweet episode full of nuggets of gold for you! 

This week I cover:

• Low stomach acid - what is, why do we get it and how do we "fix it"
• H.pylori
• Low B12
• Low Zinc
• Questions to ask yourself to identify low stomach acid
• Thyroid and poor digestion
• SIBO and digestion plus root causes
• The baking soda test
• Blood tests for low stomach acid
• Supplements for low stomach acid

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Can I have my cake and eat I too? Sureeeeee… kinda. Just make sure it's GF DF SF and fun free! Christmas parties, celebratory drinks and going out for meals can be tricky when navigating gut issues, so in this episode I want to remind you of some of the easy things you can implement to support your gut during the holiday season! 

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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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 hormones are responsible and why?
• How to balance estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for a healthy sex drive!
• Nutrition for hormones
• Herbs for hormones
• Testing for hormones

LINKS

• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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How exactly do I rebuild and repair my gut so that I can poop daily!? Prebiotics! Although I wish there was a magic pill to get you pooping, it actually requires a little more work. Once you have tested your microbiome with a GI 360 or GI map,  we have a clear idea of what is going on in your gut and can start to heal with herbs, probiotics and prebiotics. By using the correct prebiotics we can feed the good bacteria, which are the key players in regular bowel movements! In todays episode we unpack how exactly to feed them! 

LINKS

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I can help you overcome constipation, bloating & fatigue.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course
   In how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating and have more food choices here.
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group
   for gut health recipes, tips & tricks here.
3. Book a Gut Health Planning Session
   And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on Zoom for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating & heal your gut. Book here.

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Self-connection, nervous system regulation and how the emotional & physical is connected with @urjashah15! What an episode! You ladies are in for a treat this week, when this special human, creator of @fromwithinselfconnection  and owner of @fromwithinphysio  unpacks the art of self-connection with us. I cant wait to hear what you think of this episode! 

Website:

 www.fromwithinphysio.com.au

Social links:

@fromwithinphysio 

@fromwithinselfconnection 

@urjashah15

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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Today I chat with the beautiful Lilli and chat about all things BODY IMAGE, DIET CULTURE & EATING DISORDERS. 

Lilli is a certified Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) practitioner. After suffering from an eating disorder,  Lilli saw first hand the life-changing benefits of Hypnotherapy. Lilli is passionate about working with women to overcome anxiety, body image issues & eating disorders. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• What is RTT and how does it link to body image?
• How Hypnotherapy works to support women in overcoming eating disorders.
• Lilli’s story, and how hypnotherapy healed her.
• Practical strategies to implement today to improve self-esteem.
• How meditation can support mental & physical health.

SHOW LINKS:

• Try my 7 days, 7 ways to beat the bloat HERE.
• Register for my free Bloated to Beautiful Online Workshop HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE.
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Find more about me: www.sheradyndekker.com

LILLI'S LINKS

• Lilli’s Website
• Lillis’s Instagram
• Lilli’s Facebook
• Lilli’s OFFER: Start 2021 on the right path! Book in the month of January and receive $50 off your first session.

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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 macronutrients?
• What are micronutrients?
• Why are macronutrients essential?
• What do macronutrients do in our bodies?
• Do you have to care about micronutrients?
• How to determine the total number of macronutrients you should eat.
• An excellent macro calculator to find your macro split.
• A macro “cheat sheet” and my handy tips!

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 & what if we don't want to?
• Why are we so scared of carbs & how do we get women to overcome this?
• What is the link between macros, bloating & exercise?
• Why do macros help us heal our digestion?
• What is a sustainable movement?
• What are the best ways to exercise?
• What common pitfalls do you see with women & exercise?
• Are micro nutrients important?
• Where do we start when it comes to changing our nutrition?
• Where do we start with healing from injuries, exercise and finding the right weight loss path for us?

LINKS TO CORI LEFKOWITH

Redefining Strength Website HERE

Redefining Strength Instagram HERE

Redefining Strength Fitness Hacks Podcast HERE

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

Follow me on Instagram HERE
Check out my website HERE
Book a free health chat HERE
Get on the waitlist for The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

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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:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Register for my free Bloated to Beautiful online workshop HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Sleep - Do you struggle to get a good night of it? In this episode, I pull apart all things sleep, with Shea Morrison, who I am now crowning the Queen of sleep, because her knowledge is incredible! From nutrition to hormones, stress, gut health and lifestyle, the two of us go deep into the WHYs behind a lack of sleep or poor quality sleep. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the focus on sleep?
• Who is struggling with sleep?
• How do hormones impact sleep?
• How our adrenal patterns impact sleep
• Gut health and sleep
• How to get a good night's sleep
• Factors to consider when trying to uncover the ROOT cause of insomnia
• Quick fixes to help with sleep
  
  

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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Low toxic living with busy mum of 3, Sarah - also known as Lox Toxin Rabbit.  Sarah's journey of removing toxins has transformed her being tired, heavily medicated and frequently sick to being completely healthy with freedom from all medication. 

In this episode, we unpack:

• Sarah's thyroid and health journey and how heavy metals played a role
• Testing & detoxing heavy metals from our environment
• Avoiding processed foods & how to choose organic foods
• Cleaning products
• Cosmetics and skincare = breast cancer, caused by the products you are using
• Cooking products - cast iron = iron and stainless steel = nickel
• Use different materials so no heavy exposure
• Water filter - house old filter on, water filter for bench top
• Microns of the filter and size of the element you need to remove - micros are small enough
• Plastics - are they damaging 
• Biggest tips and tricks / where to start
• Pregnancy and Pregnancy depletion

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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 right for me?
• My skin journey - pills, antibiotics, gut health, skincare and treatments
• Nutrition and skin health
• Testing and skin health
• The different skin presentations I see in clinic

LINKS

• Find Omnilux here: http://shrsl.com/25k8t-2bku-119h8 
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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Hey, hey, hey… Let’s debunk greens powders! Today I cover the most important things to consider when choosing a greens powder. Although I believe that there’s no way to ‘out-supplement’ a poor diet, adding in the right powder with a kick-ass ingredient list can really support your health goals!

Most of the food we eat today is grown in nutrient-depleted soils and lacks genetic diversity, so adding a nutrient-dense greens powder to your daily routine is a great way to ensure that you’re getting the variety of nutrients that your body needs to function optimally.

I cover

• What ingredients to look for
• What ingredients to avoid
• Why natural isn't natural
• When to include a greens powder
• Pros and Cons of supplements
• Liver support - Why its essential! 

LINKS

• Find Switch products here or apply SHEZ at the checkout 
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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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 as much as possible about looking into the root causes of autoimmune conditions and she is now passionate about supporting others to do the same. 

Simone uses a combination of functional lab tests to look for any hidden stressors or imbalances within the body and opportunities to improve health and function as well as implementing the Autoimmune Protocol to help calm the inflammatory and immune response and allow clients to understand their unique food triggers which might be contributing to their symptoms. Her aim is to support and empower you with the knowledge and tools to live as well as possible despite an autoimmune diagnosis!

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 as much as possible about looking into the root causes of autoimmune conditions and she is now passionate about supporting others to do the same. 

Simone uses a combination of functional lab tests to look for any hidden stressors or imbalances within the body and opportunities to improve health and function as well as implementing the Autoimmune Protocol to help calm the inflammatory and immune response and allow clients to understand their unique food triggers which might be contributing to their symptoms. Her aim is to support and empower you with the knowledge and tools to live as well as possible despite an autoimmune diagnosis!

CLICK HERE to register and get on the pre-sale list today! Limited spots for the Gut Health Solution are available! 

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the August 2021 intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 12 weeks HERE.

LINKS TO SIMONE:

• Email - wellness@simonejamie.com.au
• Instagram - @simonejamiewellness
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/simonejamieFDNP
• Website - simonejamie.com.au
• OFFER - link in show notes to website for free “AIP Foods to Include & Foods to Avoid” PDF https://simonejamie.com.au/links/freebie/

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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 products here or apply SHEZ at the checkout 
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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Health-conscious women who care about their careers, and relationships and trying to not get burnt out - this episode is for you! Kylie @mkm_active came to me for help after trying it all with her gut and still struggling with fatigue, weight gain and bloating! In this episode, we chat about the very real struggle of women who are juggling work, buiz, family and their health and how getting to the root cause can change your life! Kylie is an inspiration, and I cant wait for you to hear her story!

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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Hey, hey IT'S MY BIRTHDAY! YEWL!!

So I thought I would take the time to share some of my own story, & how healing my leaky gut was the hardest part of my health journey. It was not actually the removal of pathogens that I struggled with so much, it was the fibre and prebiotics - It took me a long time to add them back in, and finish healing my digestive system. 

HIGHLIGHTS:

• My story with stomach pain, constipation, bloating, IBS and how it came about.
• The non GI Symptoms that I didn't realise were connected!
• How I started by cutting sugar & gluten - But I needed to go beyond that!
• How I addressed my GI Results: Parasites, bacteria, candida and leaky gut.
• Why I should have stuck with the gut healing, and why I gave up.
• Why I started again, and went on to heal my gut.
• Things I tried that didn't work: Vegan, long term FODMAPS.
• Why I should have addressed my gut before throwing so much money at my hormones & periods.
• How I struggled with fibre & prebiotics for months.
• Different prebiotics was the key and starting SLOW.

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Today's episode is covering all things antibiotics and prebiotics. How many of you have come to me saying - Sheradyn, I have just taken a round of antibiotics, what probiotics do I take - WELL, I am here to give you the short & sweet on why prebiotics may be more beneficial to restoring your microbiome diversity!

To support this episode & to help you heal after antibiotics, I have created a 90 Day Prebiotic Rotation Guide to get you started! Jump to my website and search for Podcast 26 or click here to download.

SHOW NOTES

• How do we heal after a round of antibiotics?
• What are the side effects of antibiotics?
• What damage do they do to our gut - But why should we still take them?
• How do we support our good gut flora and stop "bad" bacteria overgrowths?
• Are probiotics really the answer? Or are they a waste of money?
• What are prebiotics and how can they heal the gut?

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content at www.sheradyndekker.com/podcast26
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Health Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 exercises can support constipation?
• How to use yoga, breathwork, and stretching to support the colon?
• Why does relieving gas help with bloating, constipation, and abdominal pain?
• The difference between high and low fiber foods
• What to eat when you are constipated vs avoiding constipation
• Can the fiber foods make constipation symptoms such as stomach pain and bloating worse
• How much fiber to eat

If you are listening to this,  and want to use nutrition to support your gut (aka IBS) symptoms, as well as re-fed your microbiome - then as a valuable podcast listener you can get 10% of my Nutritional Strategies for IBS Short course. 

For under $27 you can start to use nutrition to address your constipation & loose stools, as well as get the brands & dosage of supplements that I like, which are going to support your digestive system. Head to www.sheradyndekker.com or the link in my bio on Instagram, head to the check out and put in PODCAST10 to get your discount. 

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE
• Check out my website HERE
• Book a free health chat HERE
• Get on the waitlist for The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

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Today is the first of my Nugget’s of gold series where we jump straight into an in-depth topic together - short, sharp and actionable! Today we are tackling caffeine - Is it a yes or no for those who struggle with alternating bowel movements, adrenal burnout (aka fatigue) or hormone imbalance’s (PCOS, acne, mood swings).

BRIEF SHOW NOTES

• I often get asked what I think about caffeine... Now, this sounds like a simple question, but there is no such thing as a simple question when it comes to nutrition.
• Let’s point out first that it depends on how you take your caffeine - I am primarily talking about coffee here because it is the most popular way I see the women I work with taking it - but you can get it from tea, energy drinks or supplements. 
• I love my coffee - I would even go as far as to say a am a little bit of a coffee snob. I love my Aero Press coffee for its smooth delicious taste (if you haven’t seen it jump to my IG). BUT recently, I have decided to come off coffee - There are a few reasons why I choose to do this.
• Firstly - I used to use coffee as a meal replacement, when I didn’t want to eat in the mornings before training (usually running or boxing), I would have a black coffee or a bulletproof coffee, to give me the energy I needed to get that long run’s in or intense HIIT sessions in - looking back now its no wonder I went years without a period - from my caffeine, blood sugar imbalances, low-calorie intake and high-intensity training a lot…. 
• But recently I have removed it because, A - I have taken a break from exercise to heal repair my hormones after a few stressful months with work and moving, as well as part of the AIP diet.
• As many of you know I struggle with Psoriasis from years of leaky gut damage, and having an overactive immune system has given me an autoimmune condition that needs to be respected - too much stress, exercise, inflammatory foods or burden on my body, and I get really severe flare-ups on my scalp.
• Lastly, I can get really hyperstimulated on coffee, and feel really super productive but struggle to focus on the task at hand - I don’t get anxious but it would be along those lines.
• AND - it impacts my bowel movements, and after 10years of constipation, I now value a good poo! So anything that changes that really is a no go for me...
• The thing with coffee is for some people it helps keep them regular, and it doesn’t affect their nervous system, like my dad - he can have a coffee at night! Others, like myself, should never have it on an empty stomach for starter’s, and even then, I don't know that coffee is a good idea if it affects you drastically.
• We also talk about the clearance of caffeine - because this is different for everyone - Why do some people, like myself, have such extreme reactions to coffee whereas other people feel nothing?

If you struggle with handling coffee, maybe it's time to give your liver some support, to load up on that magnesium. If you don't know where to start remember that you can always book a free 15min chat with me from my website or show notes, or you can register for August Gut Hormone Solution, where we address dietary changes (including coming off coffee) in a group setting, to see what triggers could be causing your IBS or hormones imbalances.

Thanks for listening, hit subscribe and rate this episode, and I look forward to hearing from you!

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health here.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Health Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Today's episode is a bit more nerdy than usual.. So hold onto your hats, remember to hit save & subscribe, so that you remember to listen to this one on REPEAT. 

I carry on alot about the root cause behind your IBS, bloating & stomach pain, and how the gut is cornerstone to EVERY other interaction in your body. 

So today, I want to unpack some of those root causes & how exactly we test for them.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• What I look for in symptomatic clients.
• What are predisposing factors?
• When to do group programs vs 1:1 consults.
• What foundation changes can be made today?
• What is a stool test (GI MAP) & what does it tell us?
• How do we rebalance the microbiome from parasites, yeast, bacteria & leaky gut?
• How long does it take to rebalance the microbiomes?
• When and how to re-test.
• When to move onto hormones & DUTCH testing.

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.

Check out my website HERE:

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"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't always give us the information needed to identify why your body functioning at a LESS than optimal level!

In this episode, I break down where to start with Functional Blood Work, and why it's so important as a part of your root cause healing journey. 

I cover

• What is functional blood work
• How to approach it with a GP
• Private blood testing
• Functional testing
• Hormone, gut, thyroid and immune testing

LINKS

• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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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 Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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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 the overwhelm
• What are some herbs that can help - how do these help?
• How can we use diet and nutrition to reduce stress?

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Herbs - You GOT to love them! Supporting adrenals, thyroid, hormones and gut health, is there anything nature cant do?

This week I get nerdy with Greg Haglund into the science of herbs, and how they can improve our gut health, adrenal function and liver detoxing!

If you have ever wondered how some of these adaptogenic herbs worked, or if supplements are really worth the money.. then this episode is for you!

Kicking off 2023 with a BANG I know you guys will love Greg's knowledge just as much as me!

Interested in some of the epic products we talked about? Get 10% off Switch products here: https://switchnutrition.com.au/discount/SHEZ?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall

Or use the code "SHEZ" at the checkout! I cant wait to hear your stories on adrenal, hormone & gut health after adding in some of these herbal powerhouses!

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Today, I have Solaine on board to break down PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). Solaine and I discuss the symptoms of PCOS, the causes of PCOS and how to diagnose PCOS. Solaine is a holistic nutritionist, passionate about empowering women with the nutrition knowledge and tools needed to improve their health.

In her early 20’s, Solaine struggled with hormone imbalances including PCOS symptoms, missing periods and was told to go on the birth control pill. Knowing that this was a bandaid approach rather than a root cause, she took the natural approach and worked with a naturopath to heal her PCOS. Now, she practises as a Nutritionist, helping women through diet & exercise to heal their hormones. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• What actually is PCOS, and why should we look further than a diagnosis.
• What are the symptoms of PCOS, and why don’t they always tell the full story.
• What it means when we have symptoms, but not PCOS.
• The difference between missing periods and PCOS.
• What test’s you should run to investigate further into your PCOS.
• Why we need to go further than an ultrasound diagnosis.
• The four types of PCOS, and what can drive inflammation within the body.

LINKS FOR SOLAINE:

• Website: https://www.solainedouglas.com 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solainedouglas_nutrition 
• Email: hello@solainedouglas.com 

4 Types of PCOS Flow Chart HERE.

Key Tests for PCOS

• Hormones: Testosterone, DHEA-s, LH, FSH, Prolactin, estrogen, progesterone. 
• Insulin Resistance: Insulin Assay - if this is not available fasting insulin but this isn’t as sensitive. 
• Thyroid Markers: TSH, T4, T3, RT3, TG Ab, TPO Ab. 
• Inflammatory Markers: CRP, homocysteine - basic. 
• Micronutrients: Vitamin D, B12, folate, iron, zinc. 

LINKS FOR SHERADYN:

• 7 Day Beat the bloat challenge
• Follow me on Instagram
• Join my Private Facebook group
• Find more about me: www.sheradyndekker.com

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Get clear on what to eat when you are bloated & how to get to the root cause of your bloating! In this episode we unpack the WHAT and WHY behind bloating! 

Bloating workshop - https://sheradyndekker.com/heal-your-bloating/ 

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I can help you overcome constipation, bloating & fatigue.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course on how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating, and have more food choices here.
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group for gut health recipes, tips & tricks here.
3. Book a Gut Health Planning Session and if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on Zoom for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating & heal your gut. Book here.

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Dr Carla Atkinson PhD, a Functional Health Practitioner of mumpreneurs, Integrative Holistic Healer, and Mumma to identical twin boys. Carla is passionate about educating & empowering new mums to find balance with their body, mind & self. Being a new mum can be hard, and there is often a loss of self, overwhelm, lack of balance and the all too familiar - burnout.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Carla's story on gut health, under eating, anorexia, miscarriages & mineral imbalances.
• Why Carla studied Hair Tissues Mineral Analysis, what insight it gave into her health and how she corrected those imbalances.
• What an HTMA is, what it can show us & common errors when looking at test results.
• Why it's important for new mums to asses their health.
• The problem with tap water & toxicity.
• Why we get copper overload.
• Where to start with mineral balancing & avoiding burnout.

Salt Notes - Carla suggest Kosher Sea Salt, and 1/4tsp per day in warm water, to support mineral balance & adrenals. 

LINKS TO CARLA:

• Website
• Instagram - @drcarlaatkinson
• Facebook - @COREDrCarlaAtkinson

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Try my 7 days, 7 ways to beat the bloat here.
• Follow me on Instagram here.
• Join my Private Facebook group here.
• Find more about me: www.sheradyndekker.com

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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 intuition - how does this play out in our lives?

LINKS TO GEMMA

• Follow Gemma on Instagram HERE
• Find Gemma's website HERE
• Download Gemma's free self-worth meditation HERE

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE
• Check out my website HERE
• Book a free health chat HERE
• Join The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

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Has your obsession with food gone too far? If it is calorie counting, avoiding certain foods, or just never allowing yourself to have a treat, we need to work out if it is due to gut issues, anxiety or like me, body image.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Different types of healthy eating habits and obsessions.
• When it becomes unhealthy.
• The link with mental health.
• The difference between eating for candida/parasites and eating for health.
• My story with calorie counting.
• What to do if you are obsessed with food.

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Jess! Jess Dzierbicki is a certified Fertility Awareness Instructor with NFPTA teaching the Sympto-Thermal Method. Jess is based in Melbourne, Australia but holds consults online to people from all around the world. Supporting women who are wanting too or have recently stopped hormonal birth control and want to use Fertility Awareness as their natural birth control.

Today's episode was so interesting - we covered:

‘What is the FAM

The different FABMs

How does it work / what's involved

How to get started with charting/things you need to get started

Is normal to have a short luteal phase

Paying an instructor versus self-teaching options

How charting can show you have a hormonal imbalance to let you know something might be out of balance and to get your hormones tested

FIND JESS HERE:

www.chartingwithjess.com

Instagram Handle: @chartingwithjess (www.instagram.com/chartingwithjess)

www.facebook.com/chartingwithjess

Youtube: Charting with Jess

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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Let’s chat about all things FIFO! Staying healthy & maintaining a healthy mindset can be tricky for FIFO workers, so in this episode I have pulled on Emma Hitchens, owner of The FIFO Project, to unpack some of the realities of working away and how to make the home / work transition smoother. 

We unpack:

• Holistic health in high pressure environments
• The impact of mindset on success, mental health
• Navigating work/life balance with on and off-site work 
• Fitness "hacks" for shift workers - time in the gym and exercise program
• How to prep for going away
• What foods to take with you
• How to make healthy choices

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Last episode for the year, and wow what a year it's been. Reflecting on the business, health, and mindset highs and lows from this, I can say with complete conviction - 2023 was a GREAT year. So many hard and big learning curves for me but I am so proud of the things I have overcome, the lessons I have learnt, the people I have helped and the way I have shown up for the people in my life. 

Here’s to growing as a person and a practitioner - because they are one and the same. What I used to think were my weakest links, are the best things about me - my empathy, my sensitivity and my desire to heal others. I am excited to hit 30 next year, continue to grow my program and set roots for the first time EVER! Thanks for doing 2023 with me, I appreciate you all. 

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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.
• Common issues in the skin industry
• What if you have internal drivers is it pointless?
• Skin enzymes, facials and favourite treatments
• Impact of diet on skin health
• Hormones, stress and skin health

Website: 

@skinqueeen

 www.skin-queen.com

Podcast: Beauty, business and beyond

LINKS

• Find Switch products here or apply SHEZ at the checkout 
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.

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The symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) are real but the diagnosis is not. Today we delve into how IBS impacts your life, what IBS is, how to get to the root cause of IBS, and things you can do today to help your IBS and bloating. 

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• IBS can be broken down into IBS-Constipation, IBS-Diarrhea, IBS-Mixed.
• IBS is a medical diagnosis from your doctor to describe the array of symptoms you experience.
• There is no “cure” for an “IBS Diagnosis”.
• Looking at IBS from a functional view we can understand why it’s not actually a diagnosis, and how treating the root cause can heal your IBS.
• Nutrition, supportive supplements, dietary changes and stress management work together to reduce your symptoms & improve your gut health.
• By making a few changes today you can improve your IBS & bloating.
• Stool testing is the most comprehensive way to understand your IBS and bloating.

Thank you so much for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe, and check out the links below!

LINKS

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Register for my free Bloated to Beautiful online workshop HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Missing periods, over-exercising, strength training, hormones and eating to fuel… this episode packs a punch! If you have ever wondered how exercise impacts your hormones, and if cardio or strength training is the right fit for you, then give this episode a listen! With a disordered eating and over-exercising background, I want to help you understand when its time to push your limits and when its time to rest and be kind to yourself. 

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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How can antioxidant rich foods promote a healthy gut? In today's episode we break down how foods, rather than supplements, aid in building a healthy gut lining and feeding beneficial bacteria species! Plant fibers are not only a prebiotic food source for bacteria, they also contain antioxidants that prevent damage in the body. If you want to get more out of your diet and maximize your gut health, antioxidant rich foods are a great place to start! 

LINKS

Article link: Click Here

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you overcome bloating, fatigue and painful periods.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course
   In how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating and have more food choices. Click here.
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group for gut health recipes, tips & tricks
3. Book a Health Chat
   And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on the phone for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating, fatigue and heal your hormones. Book A Health Chat

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Over the next 3 guest episodes, I have the pleasure of chatting to Bella Lindeman. 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 digestive complaints. Today, in Part One we discuss Parasites are a root cause of gut dysbiosis. 

To support you in your journey of gut dysbiosis, I have created a Gluten Free Cheat Sheet that will reduce any overwhelm when it comes to treating infections within your digestive tract.

Show Notes:

• What are parasites & why do they live in our digestive tract?
• How do we get parasites?
• How do they impact our immune system?
• How do we test for parasites?
• How and when do we treat them?
• Are they hard to get rid of?

Links to Bella

Website: https://bellalindemann.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bellalindemann

Constipation Masterclass: https://bellalindemann.teachable.com/p/t

Please use the code: EHP150 to save $150 off the course

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content at www.sheradyndekker.com/podcast29
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Health Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 this video on how to get to the root cause!

LINKS

• • Find Switch products here or apply SHEZ at the checkout 
  • Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
  • Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
  • Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
  • Check out my website HERE
  • Find a full thyroid panel here
  • Find a full female blood workup here

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Today’s episode is covering all things probiotics - How do I know what one to take when there are so many on market, and what is just a marketing scheme and what will actually work?

For today's podcast I have put together some probiotic-rich food recipes, to help you kickstart your gut healing journey without spending hundred's on supplements - so jump to sheradyndekker.com/podcast28 and hit download now! Or click here.

SHOW NOTES

• Why we strive for diversity in the microbiome.
• How (and dose) probiotics increase the diversity of good bacteria, and decrease the number of "bad" or opportunistic bacteria?
• How many strains or CFU should you go for?
• Do they survive to your large colon?
• What are spore based probiotics?
• How would you incorporate pre & probiotics for maximum effectiveness?
• How can I use nutrition to increase diversity? Do I need to take probiotics?

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health with this 3 minute quiz.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Health Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 & weight loss (testing & foundations)
• Steps and weight loss
• Metabolism & pro metabolic health
• Nutrition & weight loss 

LINKS

• Find Saturee Products here and use the code SHEZ for a discount on purchase
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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Meet Gemma Hanley! At 27 years old she found herself in an enormous health crisis at the peak of debilitating Anxiety, Depression and Chronic Fatigue.  She was blacking out from panic attacks, experiencing suicidal thoughts, and fatigued to the point of being housebound. Over the following years, Gemma not only healed her gut, hormones and body, but she also dug deeper into understanding her “why”. She now focuses on helping others dig deeper into doing the internal work, and really understand why “being” is just as, if not more important, than “doing”. 

In today's snippet, you will get a taste of what it is like being inside The Root Cause Program, where you experience not only gut and hormone transformations but ALSO doing the so, so important, internal work. 

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Melody Rautio, founds & owner of Vesi Olo. Mel, as she goes by, is passionate about creating beautiful, natural products for face, body & home.

Vesi Olo means Fluid Beauty - They create plant-based & toxin-free products for the face, body & home.  They also promote a holistic approach to skin health with great nutrition and gut health with what they call SKIN FOOD.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mel's story with skin struggles & how she used nutrition and toxin free living to improve her health.
• What foods Mel recommends for skin health.
• Cold therapy for skin inflammation.
• Why use toxic-free chemicals around the home.

LINKS TO VESI OLO:

• Vesi Olo
• Vesi Olo Instagram - @vesiolofluidbeautyMessage

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Welcome to my very first episode on The Empowered Hormones Podcast! Thank you so much for supporting me, and encouraging me to release my first Podcast! I’ve finally made it a priority because, well, because podcasts are LIFE. While I am sweating, speeding (not really) or … in the kitchen, I am constantly listening and learning. I know so many of you are in the same boat as me, so flick me an email with what you’re loving and what you want to hear more of.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Sheradyn Dekker - Qualified Nutritionist, Sport Scientist, Trainer & Assessor & Functional Nutrition Practitioner.
• How I overcame bloating, constipation, food allergies, parasites, leaky gut, candida, missing periods, acne and fatigue through Functional Testing & Nutritional changes.
• My passion now - educating & empowering women to do the same, through 1:1 consults, group programs and face to face workshops.
• How I look for and treat the root cause rather than symptoms.
• Functional Testing is in-depth lab testing where we test stool, urine, hair or blood samples, to look for underlying causes of imbalances. It is more comprehensive than simple blood work.
• The fundamental areas to health that need to be addressed together are: Diet, Exercise, Stress, Supplement Support and Sleep. 
• Importantly - There are no quick fixes, and as women, we need to look beyond dietary restrictions, increasing our exercise and pills, to heal our bodies, lose weight & restore optimal health.

Thank You so much for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe, and check out the links below!

LINKS:

• Try my 7 days, 7 ways to beat the bloat HERE.
• Register for my free Gut & Hormone online workshop HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE.
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE.

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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 validation not sympathy
• Collagen in the diet
• Role of collagen in healing
• Gut health and bovine collagen
• Marine collagen and skin health

LINKS

• Find Switch products here or apply SHEZ at the checkout 
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.

Check out my website HERE

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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 SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 again!

SHOW NOTES

• The main causes of stress on the body, and how this causes fatigue.
• Why we get fatigued when we have gut issues, and what caused my fatigue.
• Why it wasn’t just one thing – but a combination of stress, overtraining, diet, lack of carbs, low body fat, and hormone imbalances.
• The role of coffee, simple carbs, and lack of protein in my fatigue, and how dealing with these helped me overcome those sugar cravings, increase my energy and heal my periods.
• The foods that I used to stabilize my blood sugar levels, and give me energy all day!
• Why blood testing is so important and what to get tested!
• Why supplementing may not work for you!

Join the 5 Days, 5 Ways Sugar Free Challenge where we get off the sugar-filled roller coaster and upgrade your energy, your gut, and your diet! You will walk away from these 5 days energised, empowered, and armed with all the recipes you need to zap those cravings!

Sign up HERE (it’s free), and beat your sugar cravings for good! 

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 12 weeks HERE

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Have you ever been told by your doctor that everything is “normal”? This is one of the most common complaints that I hear from women!

There is nothing worse than having your symptoms dismissed.. Or being told a BS diagnosis like “IBS”! If you feel like you’re being gaslighted by your GP and are starting to doubt your reality, then this episode is for you!

LINKS

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 4 ways I can help you overcome bloating, fatigue and painful periods.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course
   In how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating and have more food choices. Click here: https://sheradyndekker.com/nutritional-strategies-for-ibs/
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group
   for gut health recipes, tips & tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/412163273677745
3. Book a Health Chat
   And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on the phone for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating, fatigue and heal your hormones. https://sheradyndekker.com/contact-form/

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Hellooo and welcome to your episode on female hormones & blood testing... this week I go through why we test hormones and which ones I typically get tested. 

I cover:

• FHS
• LH
• Estrogen
• Progesterone
• Prolactin
• AMH
• Testosterone
• DHEA-S
• SHBG

If you want a functional approach to your blood testing, make sure you reach out, book a free health chat and get to the ROOT CAUSE of your hormone imbalances! I would love to see you inside my Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group Too!

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE: 

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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! That is why I have a freebie added for today's episode that will run you through everything I am going to teach you, PLUS give you tips on how you can put hormone testing into action!

Today, I am going to help you understand, where do we find answers, when things don't feel quite right? If your blood tests from the GP have come back normal, but you don't feel NORMAL - Where do we look for help?

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Download your Hormone Testing guide at www.sheradyndekker.com
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Health Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Amy Armstrong. Amy is a mineral-obsessed mum of three, Root Cause Protocol Consultant, Certified HTMA Practitioner and Holistic Health Coach.

She found herself drawn into the natural healing world when on a quest to help her chronically child become well, and also improve her own rapidly failing health. After spending years trying many different therapies and treatments, Amy found the work of Morley Robbins and began the Root Cause Protocol, through which both she and her daughter experienced profound healing. 

Now, Amy helps women suffering from fatigue, low iron and other chronic symptoms to take control of their own health through mineral balancing.

In today's episode we are chatting about:

• Minerals and energy

• How much iron do we need?

• Why ferritin alone is not a reliable marker of iron vitality

• The importance of knowing about other markers of iron

• The importance of copper & ceruloplasmin

• Ways we can get the important nutrients to help us regulate our iron better (copper, retinol, magnesium)

LINKS TO AMY

• Website HERE
• Instagram HERE
• Facebook HERE

LINKS TO SHERADYN

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 program
• Who Danae thinks Gut Health Solutions is perfect for
• The results Danae saw from Gut Health Solutions

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE
• Check out my website HERE
• Book a free health chat HERE
• Get on the waitlist for The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

LINKS TO DANAE

• Follow Danae on Instagram HERE
• Check out Danae's website & Home Planners HERE

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Let’s chat about contraception, fertility, charting, aurora rings, period apps & SO MUCH MORE! Introducing the incredible Jessie Brebner! This episode goes deep into the practical things you need to know about your cycle, fertility and why we should be tracking even if we aren't having sex. 

Things we cover: 

• What is the Symptothermal Method?
• How does the Symptothermal Method work?
• What is cervical mucus and what can it tell us about our fertility?
• What is a “real period” and how to tell if you’re having one.
• How effective is the Symptothermal Method for birth control?
• Why aren’t we taught about fertility tracking by our doctors?
• Why does fertility matter? 
• Why is progesterone important?

Get more of Jessie:

Website:  https://fertilitycharting.com.au

Social links: https://www.instagram.com/fertilitycharting/ 

Affiliate code: SHERADYN15 for discount on courses

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I can help you overcome constipation, bloating & fatigue.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course
   In how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating and have more food choices here.
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group
   for gut health recipes, tips & tricks here.
3. Book a Gut Health Planning Session
   And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on Zoom for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating & heal your gut. Book here.

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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, and how much?
• Eggs, bone broth & grass fed meats
• B vitamins 101, why we need them and best sources to get them from
• Why animals proteins over plant proteins to get these nutrient dense foods

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Find me on Apple HERE.
• Find me on Spotify HERE.

Get on the waitlist for The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE.

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What an episode! You are all in for a TREAT! Unpacking long COVID and vaxx injury (aka side effects of the vaccine) was something else! I have wanted to dive into this for a while with someone, but finding the right expert was tricky… then by chance, I came across one of Tashs blogs & I was mind-blown! In this episode, we unpack:

• Navigating expectations and client despair when so impacted by long COVID/vax injury
• Classic symptoms of Long Covid/Covid Vax Injury and the first steps to healing
• Summarising current hypotheses/explanations of spike protein damage
• Working alongside an integrative GP if additional pharmaceuticals (eg LDN, Ivermectin) could be supportive
• Dosing and complex scripts in sensitive clients
• Integrating herbal medicine with clients who can tolerate it (e.g not MCAS early stages) and some favourite liquid herbs
• Importance of EARLY symptom support when viral Sx begin (a much-suppressed narrative during Covid)
• Key nutrient levels to maintain (Vit D, iron, B12, etc)
• General wellbeing immune care during winter months

LINKS TO NATASHA: 

• Website:  www.freedomwellness.com.au
• Social links:
  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/natashasidoti/
  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NatashaSidotiNaturopath
• FLCCC.com - protocols with natural and integrative medicine 
  https://covid19criticalcare.com/treatment-protocols/

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session HERE

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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

• Why do I run functional testing and who is it for?
• Testing vs foundation changes - where do I start?
• Cost of functional testing
• Types of functional testing
• Does a root cause approach always require testing?

Introducing the Gut Health Solution -  a 6-week online nutrition-based program (starting October 2021) for women who are ready to overcome bloating, fatigue, and irregular bowel movements. Get the confidence you need to remove & re-introduce foods that are harming your gut, find solutions for bloating, cook delicious recipes and create solutions for your “IBS” diagnosis.

CLICK HERE to register and get on the pre-sale list today! Limited spots for the Gut Health Solution are available! 

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Health Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 environment, self, and making sure that it's a stable and healthy environment. 
• What the main struggles are in married and family life. 
• 6 key skill sets that increase fulfilment, success and joy in Motherhood and what I practiced and had success with for years. -
• Designing Motherhood 
• Creating Order-
• Routine and organization - 
• Money Management - 
• Relationships and Communication - 
• Emotional and Mental Coping - 
• Nutrition and Self Care

LINKS

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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Coming in HOT with one of my favourite episodes this year! Sigi is a powerhouse of a human - she's funny, feminine, and fantastic to talk to! You ladies are going to LOVE this episode! We cover a range of topics from dating, to body image, eating disorders, nutrition and getting women into the gym... it's a mixed bag of goodies for sure!

Some of the points we chat about include...

• Why do we need to heal body image - what's got us so down on our bodies?
• How is this linked to healing our relationship with food
• What kind of behaviour do you see?
• How does strength training support this?
• How can we change our mindset?
• What are limiting beliefs?
• Where do we even start?
• How do you work with women?
• What is the go with online dating & limiting beliefs
• Sigis personal story with binge eating and cardio
• How we can change the female fitness game - BE MORE not LESS!

https://www.ladiesstrengthdepartment.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sigfisher/?hl=en

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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:

• Energy systems
• Coffee and exercise
• What to eat the night before
• Protein, pre and post-workout
• 2 hours pre-workout, what to eat?
• 2 hours post-workout, what to eat?
• Protein, carb and fat ratios
• The biggest mistakes I see around eating and exercise
• How to measure recovery and if we are eating enough?
• Protein powders and when to take them

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Adrienne Hornby about her health struggles including gut health, fertility, MTHFR, IVF and why she had to work on the internal as well as the external to fall pregnant. 

Adrienne studied with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) to become a health coach and paired this with studies in a Master of Educational Leadership to be able to help the wellbeing of schools and individuals.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Adrienne's struggle with her hormones, fertility & IVF.
• How the mothers health impacts the babies health.
• Why modern day women are not falling pregnant.
• What we can do to improve hormone balance & fertility.
• Common reasons of "infertility" and underlying causes of why we are not falling pregnant.
• The role of internal & external stressors.
• Testing that can be done to look for underlying causes.
• MTHFR - Why it impacted Adrienne & how it can impact pregnancy.

LINKS TO ADRIENNE:

• New Website.
• Old Website (if the new one is not up at the time of publishing).
• Femme Collective
• Instagram: @adriennehornby_coach

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Going within… This week, @shellmariekinesiology and I dive into the relationship between internal and external self. There is beauty in the way the body is so interlinked, and the biggest transformations in health come from those women who work on emotions, the nervous system & self-awareness alongside their gut & hormone healing. 

In this episode, we unpack:

• Energetics and how our inner world affects our outer world.
• How mastering our subconscious we can liberate our pain
• The art and beauty of kinesiology
• How the body is always communicating
• Unresolved experiences trapped in our body
• Unresolved emotions result in physical pain, gut pain & vaginal imbalances

LINKS TO SHELL:

• Website: HERE
• Instagram: HERE
• Facebook: HERE

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE.
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session HERE.

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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 of study, exercise, family, and eating healthy
• My stress and counseling
• How controlling my body image made me feel in control of everything in my life
• Over-exercising and addiction to CrossFit
• Why do we try to do it all as females - and do we need to?

If you are listening to this,  and want to use nutrition to support your gut (aka IBS) symptoms, as well as re-fed your microbiome - then as a valuable podcast listener you can get 10% of my Nutritional Strategies for IBS Short course. 

For under $27 you can start to use nutrition to address your constipation & loose stools, as well as get the brands & dosage of supplements that I like, which are going to support your digestive system. Head to www.sheradyndekker.com or the link in my bio on Instagram, head to the check out and put in PODCAST10 to get your discount. 

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE
• Check out my website HERE
• Book a free health chat HERE
• Get on the waitlist for The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

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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. Having been through SIBO and suffering digestion issues herself for years, Kirsten is super passionate in this area and can relate to what her clients are going through.

In today's episode, we chat about: 

• What is SIBO?
• Root causes of SIBO?
• Treating SIBO with diet - is this effective?
• Why do we get re-occurring SIBO?
• Favourite biofilm busters for SIBO?
• Favourite herbs to treat hydrogen/methane SIBO?
• Lifestyle factors to consider when treating SIBO

LINKS TO KIRSTEN

• Instagram HERE
• Website HERE 

LINKS TO SHERADYN

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Michelle Rimmer - A Remedial Massage and Certified Yomassage Therapist.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Benefits of Touch and how Yomassage is helping to provide relaxation to women of all ages, including pregnant women new mums, and menopause.
• What Yomassage is, why it is important & how it can help women in overcoming adrenal fatigue.

• How to use Yomassage to balance adrenals, hormones & encourage relaxation in women.

• What are the benefits of touch/skin on skin contact?

• Menopause & perimenopause, sleep, progesterone & massage.
• How it can support changes in menstruation - losing periods, peri-menopause, menopause.
• How it can support your adrenals.

LINKS

• Yomassage
• Instagram

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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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 Kitty and Craig started Nu Strength
• What Kitty's health was like when she was younger and what lead her to pro metabolic eating.
• Why is it hard for women to believe that sugar and carbs are really okay
• Some of the common problems Kitty and Craig help in their program
• Where can women start with changing their exercise patterns and what small changes can they make to their diet

LINKS TO KITTY AND CRAIG:

• Follow Kitty on Instagram HERE
• Check out Nu Strength website HERE
• Follow Nu Strength on Facebook HERE

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE
• Check out my website HERE
• Book a free health chat HERE
• Join The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

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Candida diets are always a hot topic! Whenever I post about how to balance candida or yeast infections, I always get a good dose of questions, so I thought I'd break it down podcast style for you, alongside my Candida Workshop (posted on YouTube) and my Candida Protocol linked below. Between these three, plus all the information provided in the Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group - you should be ready to kick Candida to to curb!

Learn about using testing to get to the root cause here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qelXFIXB38w&t=9s 

See examples of functional testing getting women results here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ctr-56Iui_D/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/CtprSQpMtEk/?img_index=1

Download the candida Protocol here:

Watch the video explaining it all here:

https://youtu.be/gin9rtyskKE?si=tOM3fVVJGqwhegKx 

Switch Nutrition code: SHEZ

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Let’s chat acne… In this episode I share my personal story with acne the last two years, how it all went pear-shaped after a Bali trip & how I have had to focus on the external and internal to heal it properly! If you have struggled with acne or any skin conditions, and feel like you are doing all the right things, then this episode is for you.

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I can help you overcome constipation, bloating & fatigue.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course on how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating, and have more food choices here.
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group for gut health recipes, tips & tricks here.
3. Book a Gut Health Planning Session and if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on Zoom for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating & heal your gut. Book here.

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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 are made?
• How to stick to your health goals from Nov to Jan!
• Practical tips that you can implement at any event to stop the bloat!
• Will overeating or drinking sabotage your healing protocol?

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

Follow me on Instagram HERE
Check out my website HERE
Book a free health chat HERE
Get on the waitlist for The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Melissa, a Qualified nutritionist, pilates instructor and personal trainer. 

Mel specializes in helping mums overcome conditions like post-natal depletion, and restore their energy so that they can be happy and present mum they want to be. 

Today, we are going to chat all things nutrition, energy depletion & mental well being. Having children can cause a lot of hormonal changes in the body, and I am looking forward to having Mel on air today to give us some information on how we can use nutrition to keep our bodies balanced post-baby!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Mel's story with gut health, nutrition, periods & burnout.
• Understanding postnatal depletion.
• Nutrition and postnatal depletion.
• Iron, Zinc & Thyroid interaction.
• Symptoms of low B12, Iron, under active thyroid.
• Recipes for new mums!

LINKS TO MEL:

Website: Www.melissafinlaynutritionist.com

Instagram: @melfinlay_nutritionist

Email: mel@melissafinlaynutritionist.com

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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So often I speak to women who say “I'm eating healthy, I don't eat takeaway or drink alcohol and I am still gaining weight! They have tried every diet, supplement and protocol and still feel no further ahead… so frustrating!

In this episode, I unpack why you may be “doing all the things” but missing the key things to weight loss and gut health. 

If you struggle with your gut or weight loss, make sure you give this episode a listen!

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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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 about:

• What are the myths around IBS and how do we get to the root cause of our gut struggles?
• Why can so many GPs get it wrong?
• Is IBS a real diagnosis?
• What is stool testing and how do I get it done? Is the one I do at my GP enough?
• What are we looking for on a stool test?
• How do hormones play a role in IBS?
• Where do we start when healing IBS?

LINKS TO REKINDI:

• Follow Rekindi on Instagram HERE
• Find the Rekindi Website HERE

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE
• Check out my website HERE
• Book a free health chat HERE
• Join The Gut Health Solution 2022 HERE

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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 is a wife, mum, and step mum on a personal journey that cultivates a life of alignment and intention. You can find more about her here.

LINKS TO KARRISA: 

Website: https://www.insideoutwithkris.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insideoutwithkris/

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health with this 3 minute quiz.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Ready to rebuild your good gut flora? Get on the waitlist for October 2021 intake of the Gut Health Solution HERE.

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It's been a busy month with lots of similar questions coming in around the vaginal microbiome and thrush, so I want to dive into them today on the Empowered Hormones podcast & follow up on what I have been posting on my Instagram stories around the vaginal microbiome and thrush.

I discuss:

• Vaginal dysbiosis and the signs to look out for
• Risk factors that reduce Lactobacillus bacteria in the gut
• Testing for thrush
• Probiotics, prebiotics, antimicrobial herbs and acids for treating thrush
• How long it takes for thrush to heal

LINKS TO SHERADYN

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Jade Leray runs an exercise studio that structures workouts based around women’s menstrual cycles. Jade has over 10years experience in health & fitness and is a qualified personal trainer, pilates instructor and a Nutrition, Health, Mindset Coach for women. She developed Beautiful Bodies with Jade, to educate women on how to exercise & eat for their hormones. After seeing women push their bodies, and not get the results they are after, Jades focus now is about working with, not against your hormones.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• What lead Jade to learn to exercise with and not against her hormones.
• Jades story with hormones, thyroid imbalances, pregnancy and why she now works with women to focus in on their hormones.
• Why so many women push themselves further than they should.
• How to exercise for your cycle.
• What the 4 seasons/stages are in your cycle.
• Practical exercises you can implement and how to listen to your body.

JADE:

• Instagram: @jade_leray @beautifulbodiessociety 
• Facebook - Beautiful bodies Society with Jade 
• Website www.bbwithjade.com

Offer from Jade: All listeners get 20% off my online and in personal health and fitness studio for life. Use code SHERADYN20.

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Register for my free Bloated to Beautiful online workshop (17th Feb, 6pm AWST) HERE.
• Register for Pre-Sale Access to The Gut Hormone Solution 2021 HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Melina Gilbert - a  Health and Wellness Coach. She is on a mission to empower women to make healthy lifestyle choices, create healthy habits, overcome emotional eating, and hit their health goals without diets and fads.

In today's episode, we chat about:

• Creating Healthy Lifestyle habits
• Finding your WHY - the motivation behind creating healthy choices
• Making healthy food choices
• Overcoming emotional eating
• Embracing our emotions
• Healing our relationship with food
• Why do we need to “heal it”
• Where did we lose our connection to food
• Why is there an obsession with food?

LINKS TO MELINA

• Website HERE
• Instagram HERE
• Facebook HERE

LINKS TO SHERADYN

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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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 downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Today we are touching on a new topic that I haven't delved into before with you all - Plant-Based Nutrition. To talk us through it, we have the privilege of speaking to Elly, a marathon runner, Nutritionist, yogi and yes, someone whose favourite food genuinely is kale.

Elly has a bachelor’s degree in Health Science, majoring in Exercise Science and Nutrition, and practises as a plant-based Nutritionist. She specializes in metabolic efficiency for fat loss, endurance performance, gut health and plant-based nutrition.

SHOW NOTES

• Why did you choose the focus on plant-based living
• What does a plant-based diet look like to you - what is a typical day?
• Is a plant-based diet sustainable?
• What are the pros and cons of a plant-based diet?
• Can you be high fat on a plant-based diet?
• Is a plant-based diet for everyone?
• What is low carb / high fat - what does this look like?
• Why would you go low carb / high fat?
• What are the pros and cons?
• What are the health benefits?
• Is LCHF for everyone? 
• FODMAPS & a plant-based diet.
• When to have caffeine & when it may not be appropriate.

ELLY LINKS

Find Elly here.

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content - www.sheradyndekker.com/podcast25
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Health Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Today we are taking a deep dive into laparoscopy recovery with Chloe. Chloe has a special interest in female health and helps empower and educate young girls and women on the importance of menstrual cycle health and the complex interplay of hormones from puberty to peri-menopause.

Today we touch on:

• What is a laparoscopy and what conditions may require a laparoscopy
• What can you do to prepare for a laparoscopy
• Support immediately after and the recovery process
•  Life after laparoscopy - what to expect
• If I don't want to choose a surgical option, what are the alternatives?
• Things I wish I knew before going into surgery.

Please reach out to Chloe here:
instagram:@fem_ed

Free Ebook - pre/post lap recovery tips available on Chloe’s website www.femed.com.au

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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 thoughts inside the Gut Health Solutions Facebook group on high strength (or any strength vitamin A cream) and what your experience has been!

Nat & I cover:

• Root causes of skin dysfunction
• Skin & time frames
• Impairment of the skin barrier
• 3 layers of the skin barrier
• How to heal the skin barrier
• Adverse reactions to skincare
• Negligent prescribers
• Alternatives to medicated treatments
• What to look for in skincare

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UTI’s are the worst! In this episode, I break down traditional vs natural treatment options for urinary tract infections, including supplements, dosage, diet and additional supportive tools to prevent UTIs. Urinary bacterial infections are something that can quickly escalate into a serious kidney condition if we don't get on top of ASAP, so have a listen & save this episode for the next time you are struggling with a UTI. 

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE

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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 energy, bone health, protects breasts and uterus against cancer
• Helps use thyroid hormones
• Missing periods, PCOS, perimenopause and, birth control
• Stress and adrenal burnout
• Lack of carbs in the diet 
• Stress reduction activities 
• Essential vitamins in the diet
• Balanced blood sugar levels

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Register for my free Bloated to Beautiful online workshop HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.

Check out my website HERE:

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In this weeks episodes we combine snippets of four of our most downloaded episodes to give you a value packed 15 minutes of listening.

You can find these episodes here:
Episode 23 - #23 {Season 1 wrap-up} How 2020 & stress impacted my gut health with Sheradyn Dekker - Online nutritionist for women | Sheradyn Dekker
Episode 6 - #6 Exercise & Hormones | Exercising for your Menstrual Cycle with Jade Leray - Online nutritionist for women | Sheradyn Dekker
Episode 58 - #58 Restricting, training & not losing weight - Your doing it wrong with Libby Wescombe (sheradyndekker.com)
Episode 127 - #127 Skin barrier dysfunction & tretinoin with Natalie Martin - Empowered Hormones Podcast (youtube.com)

P.S Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I can help you overcome constipation, bloating & fatigue.

1. Get the “IBS” crash course
   In how to heal your gut with nutrition. I’ll show you how to have regular bowel movements, stop bloating and have more food choices here.
2. Join our Gut Health Solutions Facebook Group
   for gut health recipes, tips & tricks here.
3. Book a Gut Health Planning Session
   And if you ever want to get some 1:1 help, we can jump on Zoom for a quick call, and brainstorm how to overcome your bloating & heal your gut. Book here.

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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 health!

LINKS

• Find Switch products here or apply SHEZ at the checkout 
• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE
• Find a full thyroid panel here
• Find a full female blood workup here

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Ladies - this episode is a BANGER! Wowee did Michelle turn it on for us… unpacking everything from attachment styles to masculine energy and right into inner child work & how this is impacting our healing. 

We unpack:

• Tips & tricks to regulate your nervous system
• The difference between masculine and feminine energy
• How to hold space for yourself
• How to set boundaries and ask for what you need
• Why you need to love yourself first before entering a relationship
• How to move out of anxious attachment
• How to reparent and give yourself compassion
• Taking responsibility for our own healing 
• How trauma can show up in our healing journey

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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 their digestive tracts overseas, and what supplements we can take to ensure we don't get travel bugs!

In today's episode, I discuss:

• My story with Bali - and where my health journey started
• What you can do to support your gut and immune system overseas
• The Impact on your immune system and gut while travelling
• Elements you can and can't control while travelling
• Digestive support
• Adrenal support
• Supplements while travelling
• Stool testing

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Assess your downloadable content here.
• Assess your gut health here (3min Quiz!)
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the next intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 6 weeks HERE.

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Todd Mansfield, the resident herbalist at Byron Herbalist. He has a strong passion for herbal medicine and focuses much of his time and studies on gut health, digestive complaints, bacterial overgrowth and parasite treatments.

This week we dive deep into Methane Dominant SIBO, because as Todd says:

"I commonly see Methane SIBO, also known as constipation SIBO, in my patient population when using SIBO breath testing. This condition often presents with bloating and distention, burping and excessive flatulence and the most common or predictable symptom of constipation and slow gut transit time (time that food takes to travel from the mouth to the toilet bowel)."

We cover:

• Methane dominant SIBO - signs and symptoms
• Root Causes
• Treatment
• Tricky cases - when the symptoms come back
• Under grown bacteria - how does this impact treatment
• When to not use antimicrobials? 
• Sensitive patients
• Getting people pooping! How?
• Diet.. how strict do we really need to be?

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Today I have the privilege of speaking to Meg Yonson - and I am pretty excited! This feels like a dream come true… I have had a girl crush on Meg for years! I first “came across” Meg when I started looking into all my chronic gut problems, but quitting sugar, and buying all of Sarah Wilsons books! My love of Sarah meant I also fell in love with Meg and her beautiful photos, recipes and mainly, her ability to cook the best camp breakfast! Meg is down to earth, funny, generous & was a pleasure to have on the podcast!

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Meg is a qualified nutritionist and all-round food creative. She works as an art director, recipe developer, food stylist, qualified nutritionist, graphic designer, creative thinker and organised project manager. She has been working professionally in the food space for 10 years creating highly-engaging food content that spans across print and digital platforms.  Meg’s phots are STUNNING and I must say I am envious - puts my slap-happy photos to shame!

HIGHLIGHTS

• How Meg got into creating recipes, food production and styling, after her Nutritionist degree.
• What spices & fats Meg loves to cook with & why fats are so important in cooking!
• How Meg develops recipes.
• Sweet VS savoury!
• Why cooking is NOT hard, and doesn't have to be a chore... Where to start when you're bored with your diet.
• What cooking utensils you need to be a whiz in the kitchen.
• Why camp cooking is THE BEST!

LINKS TO MEG

Website: https://megyonson.com/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megyonson/

CHECK OUT MEGS BOOK: A Small Book of Really Good Salads

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Check out my website HERE:

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Let’s chat about pregnancy and postpartum Nutrition! In this weeks episode, we unpack:

• Nutrition to support you and your baby through pregnancy and postpartum. 
• Nutrition for fertility - what is the focus?
• Blood pathology and testing - what do you need prior to pregnancy? 
•  Postpartum nutrition concerns and goals?
• Post partum testing?
• What things impact fertility? 

MORE OF SHELLEY: 

Website:  www.freedomwellness.com.au

Social links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shelleymckenzie_naturopath/

Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-no-bs-approach-to-motherhood-podcast/id1620331292

MORE OF SHERADYN:

• Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
• Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session HERE

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What a season! What a brilliant bunch of women! I couldn't have asked for more caring, generous, informative women to be on my podcast & share their stories, as well as nuggets of gold for your to listen to and incorporate into your daily life.

I hope you learnt something about your gut health, your periods, your hormone imbalance, and that as a Gut & Hormone Nutritionist, I could empower & educate you on why we ALWAYS question our health!

If you are ready to go from symptoms to solutions, remember you can always book a free health chat with me (as I am an online nutritionist), here.

Looking forward to seeing you in Season Two! 

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Nutrition should always be the cornerstone of your gut health & hormone treatment plan. Today we are going to talk about how IBS & Bloating can be linked to the foods you're eating, and some strategies to implement to reduce this. ALSO - What actually are FODMAPS, why do we care about them, and what is the best way to add them back into your diet?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Why am I so bloated?
• What causes bloating?
• What are FODMAPS - What does it stand for?
• What is the easiest way to implement a low FODMAP diet?
• How long should I be on FODMAPS?
• How do I reintroduce FODMAPS?
• What if FODMAP doesn’t work?
• What other nutrition strategies can I implement?

• LINKS TO SHERADYN:

  • Check out my 7-day challenge to overcome bloating & IBS HERE.
  • Register for my free Bloated to Beautiful online workshop (17th Feb, 6pm AWST) HERE.
  • Register for Pre-Sale Access to The Gut Hormone Solution 2021 HERE.
  • Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
  • Join my Private Facebook group HERE.
  • Check out my website HERE:

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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 created the GHS.
• How it differs to version 1.0
• Why I changed the length of the program
• Who is it for?
• What 6 areas of healing we address
• How can a course help with this?
• Why aren't we doing functional testing?
• Are we just guessing?
• How do we treat the root cause?
• How do I sign up?
• How do I receive the information?
• What if I don't notice any changes?

Join the 5 Days, 5 Ways Sugar Free Challenge where we get off the sugar filled roller coaster and upgrade your energy, your gut and your diet! You will walk away from these 5 days energised, empowered and armed with all the recipes you need to zap those cravings!

Sign up here (it’s free), and beat your sugar cravings for good! 

LINKS TO SHERADYN:

• Follow me on Instagram HERE. 
• Check out my website HERE:
• Book a free health chat HERE.
• Register your interest for the October 2021 intake of The Gut Hormone Solution, an online program that gets women from symptoms to solutions in just 12 weeks HERE

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