The Hormone Genius Podcast

Hey friends! In today’s episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Jamie and I are diving deep into a question one of our listeners asked us: What makes ovulation healthy, and why is it such an important sign of overall health? We often hear ovulation talked about in terms of reproduction, but it's so much more than that. Ovulation is the main hormonal event in our reproductive system, and it’s a majo...

Hey friends! Today on The Hormone Genius Podcast, Teresa and I are having a blast busting through some pretty amazing (and shocking) facts about hormones, fertility, and the human body. We decided to challenge each other to come up with the most mind-blowing fertility facts we could find—facts that the other person hadn’t heard before! Spoiler alert: we definitely wowed each other. In this episode...

In this enlightening episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Jamie & Teresa are joined by Tiffany Cagwin, and we guarantee you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on your health! If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the endless cycle of supplements and treatments that never seem to fully address your health issues, this conversation is a must-listen. Tiffany shares her wealth of knowledge on a natu...

Do you ever feel like you’re at war with your body? Like your relationship with food and body image is more negative than positive? If you’ve felt this way, you’re definitely not alone. In today’s episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we’re diving deep into these important topics with Florencia Moynihan, also known as Flo, The Catholic Nutritionist. Flo is all about empowering women through nutri...

Did you know that 50% of women will experience some form of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in their lifetime? Whether you're young or older, it's important to understand this common female condition and learn what you can do to prevent or manage it. In this episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Jamie and Teresa dive deep into the topic of pelvic organ prolapse—an issue that affects more women than y...

What will you learn today on The Hormone Genius with Guest Dr. Stephanie Kafie? What devices and technology are available for women to track their fertility? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these devices? What are natural signs of fertility that women can track and what are the advantages/disadvantages of these? How can femtech be incorporated into natural family planning for avoiding...

Hello, Hormone Genius friends! In today’s episode, Jamie and I share some of our absolute favorite books from the last year, and we can’t wait to tell you why we love them! We all know that reading is a powerful way to learn and grow, so if it's been a while since you've picked up a book, consider this episode your sign to dive into something new and inspiring! One book I totally forgot to mention...

In this can't-miss episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we are honored to welcome the renowned Dr. Naomi Whittaker, a leading NaPro Technology surgeon and passionate advocate for women’s natural fertility and reproductive health. Dr. Whittaker is a board-certified OBGYN with specialized training in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) and NaProTechnology. She brings a rare blend of medi...

Have you ever wondered how herbs can support your hormones and overall well-being—especially as a woman? On today’s episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we’re diving into the world of herbalism and how nature’s remedies can offer real healing. We’re thrilled to be joined by Colleen Ritz, a clinically trained herbalist, hormone coach at the Fiat Institute, wife, and mom of (soon to be!) six child...

Today on The Hormone Genius Podcast, we welcome back a deeply respected guest and friend of the show—Dr. Marguerite Duane, executive director of FACTS About Fertility. This episode tackles a topic that touches the lives of so many women, yet remains clouded by silence and unanswered questions: miscarriage. With 1 in 4 women experiencing miscarriage, the emotional toll is profound—but what’s often...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, we honor the life and legacy of Krista Labbe, a Certified Nurse Midwife, U.S. Army officer, and fierce advocate for women’s health, whose untimely passing in 2023 shed light on a silent but serious risk: copper toxicity linked to the copper IUD. Krista's story is not only one of courage and advocacy but also a cautionary tale th...

Podcast Overview: The Truth About Ultra-Processed Foods In this episode, we explore the eye-opening insights from Chris van Tulleken’s book, Ultra-Processed People, revealing the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods (UPFs). UPFs, often found in sugary snacks, ready meals, and sodas, are loaded with artificial additives, preservatives, and unrecognizable ingredients. These foods are designed to...

This week on The Hormone Genius Podcast we welcome a stay at home dad, a self-published author, and hormone genius guy, Author Daniel Kenney, who is also the husband of Teresa Kenney! The life of Teresa's husband will interest many of you in a variety of ways. Learn about how Dan became a stay at home Dad of 8 kids, learned to write stories, and eventually became a self-published author of many ch...

Teresa Kenney NP here! For many years, I have been able to see patients benefit from this medication called low dose naltrexone. But is it more hype than for real? It has been known to be a treatment for an incredible amount of conditions including; autoimmune diseases of every sort, chronic pain, PMS, infertility, pyschiatric disorders, and more. That is what it makes it seem unbelievable, a drug...

Have you ever wondered why doctors are unable to offer any alternatives for women's health issues, other than synthetic birth control? Jamie & Teresa will take a shot at answering this question with some help from a family medicine doctor Rachel Regan! Dr. Regan is passionate about other physicians knowing that it is possible to treat with alternatives to birth control, and give more holistic opti...

Today on The Hormone Genius Podcast, we welcome a very special guest—Christa “CJ” Johnston, a listener whose life was forever changed by hearing our very own episode on endometriosis. That one episode gave her the language and insight she needed to recognize her symptoms, pursue answers, and ultimately receive a diagnosis that reshaped her path toward healing. In this heartfelt conversation, CJ op...

Jamie & Teresa already knew how much they could learn from Sophie, in our first podcast with her in 2021, but to have her on a 2nd time is truly bringing us to a genius level! Link to previous podcast with Sophie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2-ep-7-gut-health-nutrition-and-getting-to-the/id1527363397?i=1000537722494 When Sophie Shepherd first started, SHE Talks Health back in 2017, she...

Cervical mucus/fluid is the sign of the main event! It is the gatekeeper of your fertility as well. It is through changes in cervical fluid that your fertility opens and closes in a 5-7 day window around the main event of ovulation. The cervical fluid that tells us that ovulation is approaching has very specific properties. Cervical fluid is a hydrogel, or in other words it is mostly water, 90 to...

How do we as women dress with success with the changes of our bodies, not only through our menstrual cycle, but through life phases of being a woman? Do you feel like you where baggy clothes too often, and dress down instead of up? Do you wonder what style would look best for your particular body type? Well listen up ladies... Angela Foster is in the house and she is going to give you so many fun...

Have you ever wondered why losing weight feels so much harder after 40? Or why eating less and exercising more doesn’t always work anymore? In this powerful episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, Jamie and Teresa sit down with Louise Digby, a registered nutritional therapist and women’s weight loss expert, to answer the questions so many women are asking: 👉 Why does weight loss seem to stall afte...

In this empowering episode of The Hormone Genius Podcast, hosts Teresa and Jamie introduce a transformative new program from the Fiat Institute: "Six Steps to Ditch the Pill." This groundbreaking initiative is designed to guide women through the process of coming off hormonal birth control with clarity, confidence, and the tools needed for long-term wellness. Whether you’re looking to transition o...

Today on The Hormone Genius Podcast we are talking about 3 popular supplements. N-Acetyl-Cysteine, DIM, and Myo-Inositol. We are diving into what Jamie & Teresa know and recommend in regards to what health benefits could be possible from considering one or more of these 3 supplements. Now it first is important to remember to talk to your trusted health care professional in regards to whether you p...

Screening for early detection of cancer is one of the most important health care decisions you can make. We have all had a loved one, a friend & people in our lives who have had a cancer diagnosis. Cancer is an unfortunate reality that plagues the human race & its effects are devasting on both individuals and families. It is also a disease that in medicine we still do not understand, and whether y...

Have you been inspired to become the genius of your own hormones? If the answer is yes, then you likely have wondered, how do I pass this incredible information to my daughter? We are talking to Jackie Aguilar of Natural Womanhood today to discuss this very question! We know that it is important for preteen women to believe that their body is beautiful, good and that the menstrual cycle is somethi...

Our amazing interview today on The Hormone Genius Podcast is Dr. Kristina Pakiz. Dr. Pakiz is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who specializes in a women’s health science called Natural Procreative Technology (NaProTechnology). She discovered this nuanced approach while working as a research assistant for Dr. Thomas W. Hilgers at the St. Paul VI Institute. "I have had the invaluable...