From Hormone Chaos to Hormone Harmony… Reiki & Functional Hormone Expert Melissa Perna unpacks her experience with PCOS, living with half a thyroid and the transition into Perimenopause. We explore how nutrition and nervous system support are the key to balanced, happy hormones.. listen now on the Empowered Hormones Podcast

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Website: www.melissaperna.com.au

Social links: https://www.instagram.com/melissapernahormonehealth/, https://www.facebook.com/melissapernahormonehealth

LINKS TO SHERADYN:
Assess your gut health in 3min HERE
Follow me on Instagram
Join my Private Gut Health Facebook group
Book a Free Gut Health Planning SessionHERE

From Hormone Chaos to Hormone Harmony&hellip; Reiki &amp; Functional Hormone Expert Melissa Perna unpacks her experience with PCOS, living with half a thyroid and the transition into Perimenopause. We explore how nutrition and nervous system support are the key to balanced, happy hormones.. listen now on the Empowered Hormones Podcast
GUEST LINKS
Website: <a href="http://www.melissaperna.com.au">www.melissaperna.com.au</a>
Social links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissapernahormonehealth/">https://www.instagram.com/melissapernahormonehealth/</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/melissapernahormonehealth">https://www.facebook.com/melissapernahormonehealth</a>
LINKS TO SHERADYN:
<ul>
<li>Assess your gut health in 3min <a href="https://sheradyndekker.com/gut-health-quiz/">HERE</a></li>
<li>Follow me on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheradyn_functionalnutrition/?hl=en"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheradyn_functionalnutrition/?hl=en"> </a></li>
<li>Join my Private Gut Health Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/412163273677745"></a></li>
<li>Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session<a href="http://www.sheradyndekker.com"> </a><a href="http://www.sheradyndekker.com">HERE</a></li>
</ul>

Living with IBS, digestive pain and hormonal imbalances are considered “normal” for many females. But as a former sufferer, I (Sheradyn) am here to break the trend and educate you on what is actually causing your symptoms. Leading you beyond pills, painful periods & parasites, I will be sharing interviews & conversations with women’s health experts as well as inspiring you with real-life stories. If you’re looking to use nutrition & a natural approach to heal your body and want real talk, with real women, hit that subscribe button now.

Living with IBS, digestive pain and hormonal imbalances are considered &ldquo;normal&rdquo; for many females. But as a former sufferer, I (Sheradyn) am here to break the trend and educate you on what is actually causing your symptoms. Leading you beyond pills, painful periods &amp; parasites, I will be sharing interviews &amp; conversations with women&rsquo;s health experts as well as inspiring you with real-life stories. If you&rsquo;re looking to use nutrition &amp; a natural approach to heal your body and want real talk, with real women, hit that subscribe button now.

Empowered Hormones with Sheradyn Dekker

EP #187 - PCOS, Underactive Thyroid and Navigating Perimenopause (Functionally) with Melissa Perna 

If you’ve been "eating clean," tracking your macros, and strictly following a low FODMAP diet but you’re still dealing with bloating, puffiness, and anxiety, this episode is a must-listen. If your "IBS" feels more like full-body inflammation—or if it flares right before your period—it’s time to stop looking at FODMAPs and start looking at histamine.

Today, we are unpacking why low FODMAP isn't a "forever" fix and how a gut-immune-hormone feedback loop might be the real reason you aren't healing.

In this episode, we dive into:


Histamine 101: Why this normal immune chemical becomes a nightmare when your "bucket" overflows and your DAO enzymes can't keep up.


The "Inflammatory Bloat": How to tell the difference between standard gas and a histamine reaction (clue: do leftovers, spinach, or wine wreck you?).


The Estrogen-Histamine Loop: Why your symptoms fluctuate with your cycle and why histamine spikes often mirror PMS and perimenopausal flares.


Beyond Food Restrictions: Why histamine intolerance isn’t a root cause—it’s a symptom—and how stress and SIBO are fueling the fire.


The 4-Step Repair Plan: From "calming the fire" with nervous system regulation to fixing the hormone drivers that allow histamine to build up.

Histamine intolerance isn’t a life sentence of avoiding avocados; it’s a signal that your system needs deep, root-cause support. Your gut isn't broken, it's just over-responsive.

P.S. If you’re tired of the guessing game and want to find out if histamine is the missing piece of your IBS puzzle, let’s jump on Zoom for a quick call and brainstorm how to get to the root cause. Book 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

If you&rsquo;ve been "eating clean," tracking your macros, and strictly following a low FODMAP diet but you&rsquo;re still dealing with bloating, puffiness, and anxiety, this episode is a must-listen. If your "IBS" feels more like full-body inflammation&mdash;or if it flares right before your period&mdash;it&rsquo;s time to stop looking at FODMAPs and start looking at histamine.
Today, we are unpacking why low FODMAP isn't a "forever" fix and how a gut-immune-hormone feedback loop might be the real reason you aren't healing.
In this episode, we dive into:
<ul data-path-to-node="6">
<li>
Histamine 101: Why this normal immune chemical becomes a nightmare when your "bucket" overflows and your DAO enzymes can't keep up.
</li>
<li>
The "Inflammatory Bloat": How to tell the difference between standard gas and a histamine reaction (clue: do leftovers, spinach, or wine wreck you?).
</li>
<li>
The Estrogen-Histamine Loop: Why your symptoms fluctuate with your cycle and why histamine spikes often mirror PMS and perimenopausal flares.
</li>
<li>
Beyond Food Restrictions: Why histamine intolerance isn&rsquo;t a root cause&mdash;it&rsquo;s a symptom&mdash;and how stress and SIBO are fueling the fire.
</li>
<li>
The 4-Step Repair Plan: From "calming the fire" with nervous system regulation to fixing the hormone drivers that allow histamine to build up.
</li>
</ul>
Histamine intolerance isn&rsquo;t a life sentence of avoiding avocados; it&rsquo;s a signal that your system needs deep, root-cause support. Your gut isn't broken, it's just over-responsive.
P.S. If you&rsquo;re tired of the guessing game and want to find out if histamine is the missing piece of your IBS puzzle, let&rsquo;s jump on Zoom for a quick call and brainstorm how to get to the root cause. <a data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwj8u4jvl9-SAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQwwE">Book here</a>.
LINKS TO SHERADYN:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Assess your gut health in 3min <a href="https://sheradyndekker.com/gut-health-quiz/">HERE</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow me on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheradyn_functionalnutrition/?hl=en"> HERE.&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Join my Private Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/412163273677745"> HERE.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session<a href="http://www.sheradyndekker.com"> HERE</a></li>
</ul>

If Low FODMAP Didn’t Fix It… This Might Be Why

#191 - If Low FODMAP Didn’t Fix It… This Might Be Why

Ever wondered why your digestion is fine one week and a total wreck the next? If your "IBS" flares around ovulation or PMS even when you’re eating the same foods, it’s not random, it’s physiological. Today, we’re unpacking the powerful connection between your hormones and your gut.

In this episode, we dive into:


The Estrogen Connection: How high estrogen triggers gut sensitivity, histamine reactions, and sluggish bile flow.


Progesterone & Slow Motility: Why the luteal phase leads to constipation, bloating, and heaviness.


The Cortisol Factor: How stress halts digestion and prevents you from absorbing key nutrients.


Cycle-Aware Support: Practical shifts in eating and movement to support your gut at every phase, from ovulation to perimenopause.

Stop blaming your diet and start understanding your cycle. Your gut isn't broken, it’s just responding to your hormones.

P.S If you are tired of the guessing game and want solutions, lets jump on Zoom for a quick call and brainstorm how to get to the root cause of your IBS. Book 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

Ever wondered why your digestion is fine one week and a total wreck the next? If your "IBS" flares around ovulation or PMS even when you&rsquo;re eating the same foods, it&rsquo;s not random, it&rsquo;s physiological. Today, we&rsquo;re unpacking the powerful connection between your hormones and your gut.
In this episode, we dive into:
<ul data-path-to-node="2">
<li>
The Estrogen Connection: How high estrogen triggers gut sensitivity, histamine reactions, and sluggish bile flow.
</li>
<li>
Progesterone &amp; Slow Motility: Why the luteal phase leads to constipation, bloating, and heaviness.
</li>
<li>
The Cortisol Factor: How stress halts digestion and prevents you from absorbing key nutrients.
</li>
<li>
Cycle-Aware Support: Practical shifts in eating and movement to support your gut at every phase, from ovulation to perimenopause.
</li>
</ul>
Stop blaming your diet and start understanding your cycle. Your gut isn't broken, it&rsquo;s just responding to your hormones.
P.S If you are tired of the guessing game and want solutions, lets&nbsp;jump on Zoom for a quick call and brainstorm how to get to the root cause of your IBS.&nbsp;<a href="https://sheradyndekker.com/contact-form/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sheradyndekker.com/contact-form/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770194611619000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KY6u2j7okIN1yu_wUtSQX">Book here.</a>
LINKS TO SHERADYN:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Assess your gut health in 3min <a href="https://sheradyndekker.com/gut-health-quiz/">HERE</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow me on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheradyn_functionalnutrition/?hl=en"> HERE.&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Join my Private Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/412163273677745"> HERE.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session<a href="http://www.sheradyndekker.com"> HERE</a></li>
</ul>

#190 - Are your hormones giving you IBS?

If you’re doing "all the right things" eating clean, exercising, and taking supplements but the bloating and pain won’t budge, this episode is for you. We’re breaking down why clean eating isn't the same as gut healing and why "doing more" with restrictions often backfires.

In this episode, we cover:


Clean Eating vs. Gut Healing: Why macros alone can't fix parasites or leaky gut.


The Root Causes: How the nervous system, SIBO, and hormones keep you bloated.


The Restriction Trap: Why cutting more foods destroys diversity and fuels food fear.


Stop Guessing: Using functional testing (GI 360, CoBiome, DUTCH) to find your "why."


First Steps: Support motility and digestion without adding more "rules."

Stop guessing and start testing. Your gut isn't broken, it’s just sending a signal.

P.S If you are tired of the guessing game and want solutions, lets jump on Zoom for a quick call and brainstorm how to get to the root cause of your IBS. Book 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

If you&rsquo;re doing "all the right things" eating clean, exercising, and taking supplements but the bloating and pain won&rsquo;t budge, this episode is for you. We&rsquo;re breaking down why clean eating isn't the same as gut healing and why "doing more" with restrictions often backfires.
In this episode, we cover:
<ul data-path-to-node="2">
<li>
Clean Eating vs. Gut Healing: Why macros alone can't fix parasites or leaky gut.
</li>
<li>
The Root Causes: How the nervous system, SIBO, and hormones keep you bloated.
</li>
<li>
The Restriction Trap: Why cutting more foods destroys diversity and fuels food fear.
</li>
<li>
Stop Guessing: Using functional testing (GI 360, CoBiome, DUTCH) to find your "why."
</li>
<li>
First Steps: Support motility and digestion without adding more "rules."
</li>
</ul>
Stop guessing and start testing. Your gut isn't broken, it&rsquo;s just sending a signal.
P.S If you are tired of the guessing game and want solutions, lets&nbsp;jump on Zoom for a quick call and brainstorm how to get to the root cause of your IBS.&nbsp;<a href="https://sheradyndekker.com/contact-form/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://sheradyndekker.com/contact-form/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770194611619000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3KY6u2j7okIN1yu_wUtSQX">Book here.</a>
LINKS TO SHERADYN:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Assess your gut health in 3min <a href="https://sheradyndekker.com/gut-health-quiz/">HERE</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Follow me on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sheradyn_functionalnutrition/?hl=en"> HERE.&nbsp;</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Join my Private Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/412163273677745"> HERE.</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Book a Free Gut Health Planning Session<a href="http://www.sheradyndekker.com"> HERE</a></li>
</ul>

When clean eating isn't enough and chronic bloating persists

EP #187 - PCOS, Underactive Thyroid and Navigating Perimenopause (Functionally) with Melissa Perna

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