In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains how to choose a high-quality protein powder and why reading ingredient labels matters. She breaks down the differences between protein sources, how much protein your body actually needs, and the ingredients she recommends avoiding if you’re trying to support your metabolism, hormones, and overall health.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down how to evaluate a prenatal vitamin from a clinical perspective and why many prenatals on the market fall short. She walks through exactly what nutrients matter, what forms your body can actually use, what’s commonly missing, and what to avoid so you can confidently choose a prenatal that truly supports your hormones, fertility, and early pregnancy.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down why sleep is one of the most powerful, yet overlooked, tools for hormone balance and fertility. She explains how poor sleep directly impacts ovulation, egg quality, blood sugar, cortisol, and overall energy and shares simple, practical ways to improve your sleep starting tonight.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson dives into one of the most overlooked tools in hormone and fertility health: learning how to truly listen to your body. Through a powerful patient case, she explains how ignoring symptoms, pushing through discomfort, or following “one-size-fits-all” advice can actually delay healing and how tuning into your body can change everything.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson walks through one of the most discouraging parts of a health or fertility journey: feeling like you’re doing everything right, but nothing is changing. Through a real patient case, she explains why progress can stall and how to reset your approach without burning out or giving up on your body.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down one of the most frustrating situations patients face: being told everything is “normal” when you still don’t feel well. Through a real patient case, she explains why standard testing can miss key issues and how a deeper, root-cause approach can uncover what’s really going on with your hormones and fertility.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares simple, realistic swaps to help you reduce processed foods and add more nutrient-dense options into your daily routine. If you feel overwhelmed by healthy eating, this episode breaks it down into small, doable changes that can support hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and long-term wellness.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson shares the most important mindset shifts to help you stay grounded, consistent, and hopeful throughout your hormone and fertility journey. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or like “nothing is working,” this episode will help you reframe your approach and better understand how your body is actually responding and healing over time.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson breaks down artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols, and “healthy” sugar substitutes that may be disrupting hormones, cravings, gut health, and fertility.
If you reach for diet soda, sugar-free snacks, flavored protein powders, or low-sugar treats thinking they’re healthier, this episode explains why those products may be sending mixed signals to your body.
In this episode of The Hormone Café, Dr. Sarah Pederson explains why the biggest drivers of fertility and hormone balance are not expensive supplements or trendy wellness products, but consistent daily habits.
If you’ve been researching the “perfect” prenatal, mold-free coffee, or the newest hormone supplement, this episode is a reminder that basics come first.
