The Hormone Cafe

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 with Nurse Practitioner Emily, a women’s health specialist who recently experienced postpartum herself. They discuss one of the most important and often underdiscussed aspects of postpartum care: postpartum anxiety and depression (PPAD). They cover how to recognize the difference between typical “baby blues” and more serious mental health concerns, strategies for prevention, treatment options (both holistic and medical), and how friends and family can provide support.

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 in fertility: men’s reproductive health. With male factors contributing to 30–60% of infertility cases, understanding sperm health is essential — yet most men never get evaluated.

Dr. Sarah shares the four main causes she sees most often and how to prevent them: poor egg quality, hormone imbalance, uterine lining issues, and inflammation. She walks you through how each of these areas affects fertility and offers practical, science-backed ways to strengthen your body, balance your hormones, and increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. You’ll learn why one miscarriage is reason enough to do a full workup — and how small optimizations can make a big difference in future pregnancies.

Dr. Sarah shares the four main causes she sees most often and how to prevent them: poor egg quality, hormone imbalance, uterine lining issues, and inflammation. She walks you through how each of these areas affects fertility and offers practical, science-backed ways to strengthen your body, balance your hormones, and increase your chances of a healthy pregnancy. You’ll learn why one miscarriage is reason enough to do a full workup — and how small optimizations can make a big difference in future pregnancies.

Dr. Sarah explains why your vaginal microbiome matters for fertility, hormones, and everyday comfort—and what it means when something feels “off.” From dryness, odor, and discharge to recurrent infections and spotting, Dr. Sarah breaks down what’s normal, what’s not, and when to get tested. You’ll learn how vaginal health connects to your hormones, gut, and fertility—and how to support your microbiome naturally through the right testing, treatments, and habits.

Dr. Sarah explains what endometritis is, how it develops, the signs and symptoms to watch for, and why it’s important to get tested. She also shares her holistic approach to treatment, including antibiotics, uterine washes, PRP therapy, diet, lifestyle, and immune support, along with strategies to prevent recurrence. If you’ve ever wondered why you experience unexplained pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, or fertility struggles, this episode is a must-listen.

Dr. Sarah explains what endometriosis is, how it develops, and the wide range of symptoms it can cause—from painful periods to infertility. She also shares her holistic, step-by-step approach to treatment, including lifestyle changes, supplements, hormone support, and advanced surgical techniques designed to restore your anatomy and prevent recurrence. If you’ve ever wondered why your periods are so painful, why you feel bloated every month, or if endometriosis could be affecting your fertility, this episode is for you.

From breakfast timing to protein, carbohydrate ratios, and sugar intake, Dr. Sarah breaks down exactly how what you eat affects your energy, fertility, mood, and long-term hormone health. If you’ve ever struggled with fatigue, sugar cravings, or afternoon crashes—or want to support fertility naturally—this episode will help you optimize your meals and snacks to stabilize your hormones.

From how you eat, sleep, move, and manage stress, to your mindset and metabolism, Dr. Sarah breaks down exactly how each area impacts your cycle, fertility, energy, and mood—and how to bring your hormones back into balance naturally. If you’ve been struggling with fatigue, irregular cycles, PMS, or fertility challenges, this episode will help you pinpoint which of your “six pillars” may be out of alignment and what simple shifts can help you restore balance.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your period is “normal,” this episode is for you. Dr. Sarah explains what to expect in each phase of your cycle, what’s considered healthy bleeding and cervical mucus, and the five biggest red flags that your hormones might be out of balance. You’ll learn how to tell whether your body is ovulating, what your period color and flow reveal about your hormones, and why PMS isn’t something you should just accept as normal.