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Hormonal Harmony: Women’s Health at Every Life Stage with Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka

23 Nov 2025

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In this episode, Belinda sits down with two of Australia’s most respected voices in women’s health, Dr Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka. With over 70 years of combined experience, and after the success of their first book How to Be Well, they have just launched their second book, Hormonal Harmony: A Woman’s Guide to Puberty, Fertility, Menopause and Beyond.We explore:Why stress is the number one disruptor of women’s hormonesThe 5 hormonal chapters every woman moves throughWhat’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to your cycleThe impact of birth control and what other options are availableHRT, the benefits, the window, and why it’s not a quick fixInfertility and IVF, the stats, and how to support your bodyHow nervous system regulation influences hormones at every ageBelinda also brings community questions into the conversation, covering everything from supporting teenage girls through puberty to navigating symptoms, testing, supplements, and approaching menopause with more ease.This episode is empowering, practical, and a must-listen for every woman wanting to better understand their hormones “the unsung heroes of the body”.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals are running their biggest sale of the year – 25% to 50% off the whole range, plus a free gift and free shipping on orders over $160. The sale runs from the 12th to the 28th of November 2025. If protein, functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, or superfoods are things you’ve been wanting to add into your daily life to boost your energy, focus, and overall wellness, head to:  https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and grab these deals before they’re gone.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Dr Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka:Karen Wesbite:  https://www.drkaren.com.au/Karen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.karencoates/Karen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorkarencoates/Sharon Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sharonkolkka/Sharon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sharon-Kolkka-100063944744786/Their book Hormonal Harmony: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Hormonal-Harmony/Karen-Coates/9781761426728

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