Hormone Cafe
Episodes
Stop Chasing Supplements: The Basics That Actually Improve Fertility & Hormones | Episode 44
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains why the biggest drivers of fertility and hormone balance are not expensive supplemen...
Travel Without the Crash: Healthy Habits for Hormones, Energy & Travel | Episode 43
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares simple ways to stay healthy while traveling for work, conferences, or vacation. Travel...
When Exercise Backfires: Balancing Workouts for Hormone Health & Fertility | Episode 42
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down how exercise impacts hormone balance and why more is not always better. While mov...
Endocrine Disruptors Explained: Protecting Your Hormones Without the Overwhelm | Episode 41
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson discusses environmental and lifestyle endocrine disruptors and how they can influence hormone...
The Vera Way: 6 Things Every Woman Should Know About Her Body | Episode 40
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares the philosophy behind The Vera Way — a comprehensive, root-cause approach to helping...
How to Support Your Adrenal Glands & Balance Cortisol Naturally | Episode 39
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how your adrenal glands influence your energy, sleep, stress response, and hormone b...
How to Read a Nutrition Label for Hormones & Blood Sugar | Episode 38
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down one of the most practical skills for hormone health: how to read a nutrition labe...
Protein for Hormones & Fertility: How Much, When & Where to Get It | Episode 37
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson dives into one of the hottest nutrition topics: protein. She explains why protein is essentia...
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Histamine, Allergies & Fertility | Episode 36
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), a hidden immune condition that can affect horm...
Inflammation & Fertility: Autoimmune, Gut, Endometriosis & More | Episode 35
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how chronic inflammation can quietly interfere with ovulation, implantation, and mis...
Uterine Lining Explained: Thin Lining, Heavy Periods & Implantation | Episode 34
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains why the uterine lining (endometrium) is one of the most important—and most overloo...
Fertility Surgery Explained: PCOS, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts & Recovery | Episode 33
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how surgery fits into a holistic fertility and women’s health plan. She walks thro...
Thyroid Health Explained: Hormones, Metabolism, Fertility & Hashimoto’s | Episode 32
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down the thyroid—why it’s central to metabolism, hormone production, fertility, an...
Supplements for Women’s Health: Fertility, Hormones & Vaginal Health — What Actually Helps | Episode 31
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down supplements for women’s health—how to use them strategically for hormone bala...
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI): Early Menopause, Hormones, Fertility & What to Do | Episode 30
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)—also known as premature menopause—what it is...
Menopause Explained: Symptoms, Hormones, Sleep, Weight & What to Do About It | Episode 29
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down menopause from start to finish—what it is, when it happens, common symptoms, an...
Nutrition Testing Explained: Antioxidants, Omegas, Mitochondria & Hormone Health | Episode 28
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson dives into nutritional status and nutrition testing—why it’s foundational for hormone pro...
Bioidentical Hormones Explained: Testosterone, Progesterone, Estrogen & How to Use Them Safely | Episode 27
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down bioidentical hormones—what they actually are, how they differ from synthetic ho...
Perimenopause Explained: Hormone Roller Coasters, Testing & How to Feel Like Yourself Again | Episode 26
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down perimenopause—what it is, how to know if you’re in it, and what you can do to...
Bypassing the Gut: How IV Therapy Supports Egg, Sperm & Implantation Health | Episode 25
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how IV nutrient therapy can support fertility when diet and supplements aren’t eno...
Low, Dominant, or Imbalanced? Understanding Estrogen & Progesterone Profiles | Episode 24
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down the three most common female hormone profiles—low estrogen & progesterone, estrogen dominant, an...
Mental Health & Your Cycle: Understanding Mood Changes, Communication, and Self-Care | Episode 23
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson is joined again by Kelly Sinning, licensed professional counselor and perinatal mental health...
Mental Health During Fertility: Relationships, the Two-Week Wait, and Coping with the Emotional Rollercoaster | Episode 22
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson is joined by Kelly Sinning, licensed professional counselor and certified perinatal mental he...
Gut Health & Fertility: Why Your Digestion Matters for Hormone Balance | Episode 21
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN at Vera Health and Fertility, breaks down why gut health is foundational to ...
PMS & PMDD Explained: Root Causes, Hormones, and Holistic Treatment Options | Episode 20
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN at Vera Health and Fertility, dives deep into PMS (premenstrual syndrome) an...
Nutrition for Painful Periods: What to Eat (and Avoid) to Reduce Cramps | Episode 19
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN at Vera Health and Fertility, is joined again by registered dietitian Callie...
Eating for Fertility: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and How to Build a Fertility-Friendly Plate | Episode 18
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN at Vera Health and Fertility, sits down with registered dietitian Callie to ...
PCOS Nutrition & Blood Sugar Balance: What to Eat for Hormones & Weight Loss | Episode 17
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN at Vera Health and Fertility, is joined by registered dietitian Callie, who ...
Cervical Mucus & Fertility: How to Know if Yours is Healthy | Episode 16
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN at Vera Health and Fertility, explains what cervical mucus is, why it’s es...
PCOS Explained: How to Identify & Manage Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome | Episode 15
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, breaks do...
Are You Ovulating? How to Spot Ovulation Dysfunction | Episode 14
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, explains ...
Why Your Periods Are Irregular & What to Do About It | Episode 13
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, discusses...
Is Your Period Too Painful? Causes, Workup & Treatment Tips | Episode 12
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, dives int...
You Just Had a Baby… Now What? Real Postpartum Self-Care Tips That Work | Episode 11
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, sits down...
Navigating Postpartum Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression & Support | Episode 10
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, sits down...
Male Fertility 101: How to Improve Sperm Quality Naturally | Episode 9
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson teams up with Physician Assistant Sierra Wolfe to break down one of the most overlooked areas...
How to Improve Egg Quality Naturally - What Actually Works | Episode 8
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson tackles one of the most common myths in women’s health — that your egg quality can’t be...
Can Miscarriages Be Prevented? What Every Woman Should Know | Episode 7
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility, tackles one of the most emotional ...
Let’s Talk Vaginal Health – What’s Normal, What’s Not, and When to Worry | Episode 6
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, dives int...
Endometritis: The Hidden Infection That Can Affect Fertility | Episode 5
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Westminster, Colorado, discusses...
Endometriosis Explained: Signs You Might Have It (and What to Do) | Episode 4
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility in Denver, Colorado, breaks down on...
What to Eat (and Avoid) for Perfect Hormone Balance | Episode 3
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your hormones are talking—are you listening to what you eat? In this episode of The Hormone Café Podcast, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and ...
6 Pillars of Hormone Balance | Natural Ways to Support Fertility, Energy & Women’s Health | Episode 2
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your hormones are talking—are you listening? In this episode of The Hormone Café Podcast, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera H...
Normal Menstrual Cycle Explained | Signs Your Period Is Healthy
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson, holistic OB-GYN and founder of Vera Health and Fertility, breaks down what a truly healthy m...